the party

For those of you not knowing: Kindergarden is a demoparty. And this particular Kindergarden is the 10th of it's kind. To celebrate, we decided to transfer the whole party into the future for the whole weekend, just to give you guys something to talk about when you came back home. The time for the party is thus set to 11th to 13th of november 20005, (more precisely, doors open at 18 friday and close at 12 sunday). Your futuristic gear (antennas, spacesuits etc) is more than welcome. All this obviously comes at a price, this year set at 175nkr for prepayment and 220nkr at the door (for more information on paying, see the "how to pay" pages).

the partyplace

Having a party can, of course, not be done without a fancy partyplace. Yet again, we have decided upon Haga Samfunnshus, situated at Haga, which is located in a part of Akershus county called Nes. Akershus county is of course situated in Norway. (For information on travelling, see the "how to get there" pages.) The place can seat between 100 and 200 people, and it also has a small sleeping hall. We're currently working on getting access to showers for saturday, more info on the subject will follow. Tables, chairs and electricity comes included in the entrace fee (feel free to bring your own extension cords though, to be sure to get connected). Please note that the partyplace has no connection to the internet.

the crew

No Kindergarden without a crew running around not knowing shit. This year we consist of:

  • Leia: Web, Info, Main Organizer
  • Kusma: Main Organizer, Compos
  • Concrete: Compos
  • Arcane: Misc
  • Pinocchio: Kitchen, Security
  • Gloom: Sponsors, Hardware, Misc
  • Menace: Misc

to contact us, please write a nice email

the compos

General rules for all compos:

  • The compocrew reserve the right to disqualify entries that are too unserious, boring, bad, disgusting or with racist, pornographic, violent, disturbing or otherwise illegal content. In fact the compocrew reserve the right to disqualify entries for any reason they find reasonable.
  • Entries must be delivered over the party-net. Some compos require physical mediums, but entries must still be registered on the party-net and delivered physically to the compo crew.
  • As always, we reserve the right to change any rule at any time. For any reason.
  • All competitions have a "no-go" limit. If there are too few submissions in one competition, the competition will be combined with another competition.
  • We do accept submissions over email, but in order to get a prize, you'll need a representative at the party-place. We won't send any prizes by snailmail. A url to your entry should be sent to the list before saturday 12th 12:00CET (GMT+1).
  • If an entry requires user interaction, let the compocrew know by writing it in the orga-info-field on the online contribution-submission-form.
  • Media containing compoentries will not be returned by default. If you really need the media back, contact the compo-crew.
  • Deadlines are not very flexible. Due to a lot of problems when showing the compos at previous KGs we now need to be strict with the deadlines. If you want the compos to run smooth you got to give us some time to prepare, it's as simple as that.
  • We reserve the right to disqualify compoentries for any reason we might find suitable.
  • An entry can only participate in one compo.

General rules for Amiga entries:

  • All entries need to come with a FILE_ID.DIZ (44*11) file with a short description of the release.
  • All entries need to come with a readme file describing the release and if needed instructions for running the entry.
  • All entries must be installable on harddisk.
  • All entries must work on the Amiga compo hardware.
  • Setpatch and oxypatcher will be run.
  • Allowed compressors: LHA or LZX.
  • All entries must do a clean exit back to the OS when the left mouse button is clicked.

General rules for PC entries:

  • All entries need to come with a FILE_ID.DIZ (44*11) file with a short description of the release.
  • All entries need to come with a readme file describing the release and if needed instructions for running the entry.
  • All entries must work on the compo-machine.
  • Demos and intros for PC must work in Windows XP with the latest non-beta DirectX and drivers. No DOS or Linux allowed.
  • Allowed compressors: ZIP or RAR
  • All entries must do a clean exit back to the Windows when ESC is pressed.

Amiga Demo compo:

  • Maximum size: 10 megabytes uncompressed.
  • Must work on the compomachine. We do NOT support PPC this year, unless you bring a working PPC compomachine yourself and notice the compo-crew in GOOD time.
  • Demos will be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very bad, longer if it's very good).
  • No-go-limit: 2 entries, or else we'll combine this with the pc-demo competition.

C64 Demo compo:

  • Maximum size: one 5 1/4" disk
  • Must contain pictures of Mr. T / A-Team.

    • PC Demo compo:

    • Maximum size: 10 megabytes uncompressed.
    • System requirements: Must work on the compomachine.
    • Demos will be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very bad, longer if it's very very good).
    • No-go-limit: 2 entries plus one submission of Rob is Jarig, or else we'll combine this with the 64k intro competition.

    64k Intro:

    • Allowed platforms: PC and Amiga.
    • Maximum size: 65536 bytes.
    • Intros will be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very bad, longer if it's very very good).
    • No-go-limit: 3 entries, or else we'll combine this with the respective demo competitions and/or the 4k intro competition.

    4k Intro:

  • Allowed platforms: PC and Amiga.
  • Maximum size: 4096 bytes.
  • Intros will be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very bad, longer if it's very very good).
  • No-go-limit: 2 entries, or else we'll combine this with the respective demo competitions and/or the 64k intro competition.

    • High quality music:

    • Allowed file formats: MP3 and OGG
    • Maximum size: 5 megabytes
    • Entries will be played for max 4 minutes using Winamp.
    • No-go-limit: 2 entries, or else we'll combine this with the 32k music executable compo.

    32k music executable:

    • Allowed platforms: PC and Amiga.
    • Maximum size: 32768 bytes.
    • Your entry may run on any of the computers we have available as compo hardware.
    • Entries will be played for max 4 minutes.
    • No-go-limit: 2 entries, or else we'll combine this with the high quality music compo.

    Gabber music

    • Make the audience's ears bleed!
    • Allowed file formats: MP3 and OGG
    • Maximum size: 5 megabytes
    • Entries will be played for max 3 minutes using Winamp.
    • No-go-limit: 2 entries, or else we'll combine this with the 32k music executable compo.

    Wild demo:

    • We don't want bad/sick homevideos, skating videos and jackass clones but instead more computer related material like animations etc. If you DO deliver any of the above, we will make Slummy stab you. TWICE.
    • To avoid alot of hassle this year and make the entries easier available for download after KG we want as many entries as possible to be delivered in one of these formats: vcd, svcd, divx or xvid. If your entry cannot be made into any of these then concact the compocrew in advance. We do NOT allow VHS tapes this year at all.
    • Entries will be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very bad, longer if it's very very good).

    Pixeled graphics:

    • Maximum resolution: 1024*768*24bit
    • 3 "progress steps" must be delivered accompanying the picture.
    • 1 "signed" and one "unsigned" version must be delivered.
    • Pixeled entries only! No raytracing, photograph mishmash or otherwise generated graphics allowed.
    • Allowed file format: PNG or JPG
    • Entries will be shown using ACDSee for 30 seconds.

    Banner compo:

    • Do anything you want, but keep all kinds of paint etc outside.
    • We will hunt you down and kill you if you don't obey rule #1.

    Surprise compos:

    • Leia makes you do silly things.
    • You obey.
    • the audience laughs.

    the rules

    Every place has it's own set of rules. Kindergarden is no exception. These rules have built up during the years and are as follow:

    • The rules are simple. We do not want to control your life. Just be nice.
    • No fucking stealing of equipment! We've not had problems with this before and we don't want it now. But take good care of your stuff anyway! Every time some unlucky few leave things behind or loose their stuff. We do usually send things we find back to the owner but we'de be happy not to have to do this again this year.
    • We do not allow anyone selling anything without WRITTEN permission from the organizers.
    • You are allowed to drink alcohol but notice that too intoxicated persons will be thrown out or given a good flushing in the toilet. Don't drink more than you can handle. This will save both us and yourself from alot of trouble.
    • Puking inside the hall will be fined with 200 NOK. Please use a toilet if you suddenly have an urge.
    • Smoking is not allowed inside.
    • Illegal drugs are of course not allowed!
    • We have set an 18-years-of-age limit for attenders of KG. If you're under 18 and consider your self a scener or want to become one we'll consider letting you in :) Contact the organizers if you're underaged and really wanna go to KG.
    • Any damage to personal and public property must be paid for.
    • We can and will not take the responsibility for any kinds of theft or injuries. Not even injuries by our big guards. You have no witnesses.
    • No tagging etc inside the partyarea. We WILL catch the ones who do this, and we WILL beat them up and throw them in the trash. (After taking all their money and calling their parents.)
    • Norwegian laws act as normal ofcourse (except when it comes to stabbing).
    • Be polite and smile when the organizers try to fix your problems and don't bitch the organizers all the time if you can fix something yourself without us noticing. (But stay away from the power!)
    • No stabbing allowed inside the partyhall (except if you are Slummy or Purple Pussy)
    • All assigns are made relative to ADE

    the faq

    There will always be something that people wonder about, and will call us voice and nag about. This should answer most of your queries.

    • Can we reserve tables at Kindergarden for our group?
    • No, sorry. But there should be no need. Just come in time and grab a lot of space.
    • I'm a gamer. Can I come to KG?
    • No! Die! But seriosly, if you go to KG to play games you really are in the wrong place. Kindergarden has it's focus on the demoscene and not gaming. But if you're curious and want to see what this demoscene thing is all about then KG is a perfect place to learn. Talk to the sceners there and watch the compos. We're sure you'll be inspired.
    • Can I bring my microwave oven/fridge/etc?
    • Sure, if you bring your own supply of power.
    • Is there any bustrips to Kindergarden from foreign countries?
    • Check newsgroups or scenerelated websites. We will put information about this on our website if we receive any.
    • Can I steal some equipment at the party? I really want that harddisk.
    • Sure. Can we rip out all your nails, beat you to a blood pulp with a baseball bat and put needles in your testicles?
    • Can we stretch the deadlines?
    • Earlier we've been quite flexible when it comes to deadlines. TOO flexible. Because of this we didn't have enough time to prepare the compos. If you want the compos to run smooth without delays then you can contribute by delivering your entry in time. Deadlines will be announced later on.
    • What's this rumour I hear about there being an 18-year limit?
    • Limiting the party to those of eighteen years of age or older allows us to avoid the rapidly increasing number of 14 year old gamers and it means that the visitors acts more responsible and fair. And we don't see the limit as a problem since most of the people usually attending KG are over 18 anyway. If you really wanna come to KG even if you're underaged then contact the organizers and ask for an invitation. This should be no problem if your're a scener or want to become one.

    the sponsors

    Kindergarden 20005 is sponsored by