KINDERGARDEN 2009 - 20-22. NOVEMBER, 2009

   We are back, arranging yet another Kindergarden. The following info is
   basically  the same as always, but here it is for those of you who are
   visiting Kindergarden for the first time, or has serious amnesia.

THE PARTY

   In  short,  Kindergarden  2009  is  a  demoparty which will take place
   during  the  weekend  stretching from 20th to 22nd of November 2009 at
   Haga  Samfunnshus  in eastern Norway. As for every demoparty with self
   respect  there  will  be  compos,  entertainment,  great  people and a
   friendly atmosphere.

   Kindergarden 2009 is organized by Boozoholics.

FACILITIES AT THE VENUE

   The place can seat around 100 people, and it also has a small sleeping
   hall.  Tables,  chairs  and electricity comes included in the entrance
   fee (feel free to bring your own extension cords though, to be sure to
   get connected). We have a small cafeteria where we strive to keep some
   of  your  hunger  and  thirst  at bay. Please note that the partyplace
   probably  has  no connection to the Internet. However, there will be a
   small intranet available, so bring your network cables.

   There will also be a grill / bonfire and some wood. Feel free to bring
   extra wood, as we always tend to run out.

   Now  that  you  have  decided  to  come, please register yourself as a
   visitor on demoparty.net to let the whole world know.

TICKETS

   Tickets  at  the  door  costs  200 NOK (about 25EUR), paid in cash. We
   don't  accept  credit  card,  checks,  stamps or IOU notes, only cash.
   Norwegian currency only. Cash. Get it? However, if you're a foreigner,
   you'll  get  away  with  paying  150  NOK  (about  20EUR) at the door.
   Foreigners living outside of Norway, that is.

   You  can  also  buy cheaper tickets in advance. The price is 20EUR (or
   150  NOK)  per  ticket.  Payment  for advance ticket must be placed no
   later  than  Wednesday  18.  November  2008.  The  account  info is as
   follows:

   Name:
          Nina Høegh-Larsen

   Account number:
          2220.16.72779

   IBAN:
          NO91 2220 1672 779

   SWIFT/BIC:
          DNBANOKK

   Adress to the bank:


    DnBNOR
    0021 Oslo
    Norway

   After   transferring   the   money,  feel  free  to  send  a  mail  to
   ninius@online.no  (leia)  to  inform us. That way we can check that
   the money came through.

   Remember  to  put  your  handle  in the subject field and to bring the
   receipt  from your transfer. If you don't, we can't let you in without
   paying  at  the door. We don't know the real names of every scener and
   their mother, and we trust noone.

THE FOOD

   After the success of the last three years, we will probably our dinner
   menu offer. Details will follow later.

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, and use your brain.
     * Norwegian laws act as normal.
     * 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.
     * We do not allow anyone selling anything without WRITTEN permission
       from the organizers.
     * You  are  allowed  to  drink alcohol but note 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 a lot 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, not even during the demo compo.
     * Illegal drugs are of course not allowed!
     * You have to be 18 or over to attend.
     * Any  damage to personal and public property must be paid for. This
       includes  taking  planks and other materials obviously supposed to
       be  used  to  renovate  the kindergarten and make a bonfire out of
       them.
     * 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.)
     * 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  (Slummy/Spaceballs
       excepted)
     * All assigns are made relative to ADE

General rules for all compos:

     * All  Entries  must  be  delivered  over the party-net. Some compos
       require   physical   mediums,  but  such  entries  must  still  be
       registered  on the party web and delivered physically to the compo
       crew.
     * All  competitions  have  a  "no-go"  limit.  If  there are too few
       submissions  in  one  competition,the competition will be combined
       with another competition.
     * If  an  entry requires user interaction, let the compocrew know by
       writing  it in the organizer 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.
     * If  you  have  an entry for a platform we don't accept by default,
       contact the compo-crew and we'll try to arrange something. 
     * 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.
     * As  always,  we  reserve the right to change any rule at any time.
       For any reason. Even this rule if we feel like it.

Remote submissions

     * We do accept submissions over e-mail, but in order to get a prize,
       you'll need a representative at the party-place. We won't send any
       prizes by snailmail.
     * Please  contact  the compo-crew as soon as possible if you plan to
       have a remote entry.
     * As  said, let us know of your submission before the party starts -
       and  be  ready  to  deliver  the  final  entry before Saturday 21.
       November 12:00 CET.

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.
     * PPC are not supported, unless you bring a working PPC compomachine
       yourself and notice the compo-crew in GOOD time.
     * Setpatch will be run, oxypatcher on request.
     * 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.

Combined demo:

     * Allowed platforms: PC and Amiga.
     * Maximum uncompressed size: 30 MB (31457280 bytes).
     * 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.

C64 Demo compo:

     * Maximum size: one 5 1/4" disk

64k Intro:

     * Allowed platforms: PC and Amiga.
     * Maximum uncompressed size: 64 kB (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 uncompressed size: 4 kB (4096 bytes).
     * Intros  will  be shown for maximum 5 minutes (shorter if it's very
       bad, longer if it's very very good).
     * Using included data from the host os is encouraged, since it seems
       to  make  certain  intros  (especially  those named after american
       states) awesome.
     * No-go-limit:  2  entries,  or  else  we'll  combine  this with the
       respective demo competitions and/or the 64k intro competition.

Dance music:

     * Allowed file formats: MP3 and OGG.
     * Entries will be played for max 4 minutes using foobar2000.
     * No-go-limit:  2  entries,  or else we'll combine this with the 32k
       music executable compo.

32k executable music:

     * Allowed platforms: PC, Amiga, Atari, C64.
     * Maximum size: 32 kB (32768 bytes).
     * Your  entry  may  run on any of the computers we have available as
       compo hardware (Bring your own Atari, frequent!).
     * 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.
     * Entries will be played for max 3 minutes using foobar2000.
     * 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 or 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: 1024x768 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.

Photo compo

     * Max resolution is 1024x768 in 24bit.
     * You have to be the artist behind the photo.
     * Select  interesting  motives.  Focus  in the compo is composition,
       lighting and atmosphere.
     * You  are  allowed  to  retouch,  but no drastic changes. If you're
       unsure, you'll most likely need to contact us.
     * Include the original photo, without any changes.

Banner compo:

     * Do anything you want, but keep all kinds of paint 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 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.

   Q: Can we reserve tables at Kindergarden for our group?
          A: Only if you bring single malt whiskey or Havana Club Rum for
          Menace.

   Q: I'm a gamer. Can I come to KG?
          A:  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.

   Q: Can I bring my microwave oven/fridge/etc?
          A: Sure, if you bring your own supply of power.

   Q: Is there any bustrips to Kindergarden from foreign countries?
          A: Check newsgroups or scenerelated websites.

   Q: Can I steal some equipment at the party? I really want that
          inflatable USB buttplug.
          A:  Sure.  Can  we  rip out all your nails, beat you to a blood
          pulp with a baseball bat and put needles in your testicles?

   Q: Can we stretch the deadlines?
          A:   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.

   Q: What's this rumour I hear about there being an 18-year limit?
          A:  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.  Also,  you have to be over 18 to drink
          alcohol  in  Norway,  and  this way we don't have to run around
          babysitting you. 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.

CONTACT US:

   You  can always find us at #Boozoholics on EFNet. You can also contact
   us at ninius@online.no (leia).

GETTING THERE

   Haga  Samfunnshus  is  situated at Haga, which is located in a part of
   Akershus  county  called  Nes,  one  hour outside of Oslo, Norway. The
   street  address is Hagaplassen, 1929 Auli, Norway. The GPS coordinates
   are 60 03' 19"N 011 23' 05"E

By car

  From Oslo

    1. Follow E6 north towards Trondheim, about 28km.
    2. At  the  roadsign  "171 Sørumsand, Lindeberg, Frogner" take off to
       the right, and follow "riksvei 171" towards Sørumsand, about 11km.
    3. At  the  roadsign  "173  Årnes,  Rånåsfoss"  turn  left and follow
       "riksvei 173" towards Årnes, about 5km.
    4. Cross the Rånåsfoss bridge over the river Glomma og continue along
       riksvei  173  eastbound  towards ("Riksvei 175") Haga/Årnes, about
       2km.
    5. Turn left onto "riksvei 175" northbound towards Årnes (Hagaveien),
       drive about 2km.
    6. Turn  onto  the  gravelroad  on  the  right side of the road where
       there's a sign saying Haga Samfunnshus.

  From Trondheim

    1. Take  E6  to Minnesund, turn off and take Riksvei 177 to Vormsund.
       In  the roundabout go left, still along Riksvei 177 towards Årnes,
       about 6 km.
    2. Cross  the  bridge  over  the  river Glomma, and take to the right
       along  Riksvei 175 (just before the passageway under the railroad)
       towards Haga, about 8-9km.
    3. After  the  Statoil  station on your right there's a gravelroad to
       your left with a sign saying "Haga samfunnshus".

  From Charlottenberg (Sweden)

    1. Follow Riksvei 2 towards Kongsvinger from the border.
    2. Drive    trough   Kongsvinger   following   Riksvei   2,   towards
       Vormsund/Kløfta.
    3. Cross the river Vorma. In the roundabout go left along Riksvei 177
       towards Årnes, about 6 km.
    4. Cross  the  bridge  over  the  river Glomma, and take to the right
       along  Riksvei 175 (just before the passageway under the railroad)
       towards Haga, about 8-9km.
    5. After  the  Statoil  station on your right there's a gravelroad to
       your left with a sign saying "Haga samfunnshus".

  From Gothenburg/Stockholm/Denmark/Southern Norway

   Get to Oslo, then follow the description from Oslo.

By plane

   There  are  three  airports  you  can choose from if you want to reach
   Kindergarden from abroad.

  Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)

   This  is  the airport closest to the partyplace, situated about 1 hour
   in  traveling  distance  from  the  partyplace (depending on the train
   connections).  From here, you just have to follow the instructions for
   train.

   As  this is the main airport of Oslo there should be quite a number of
   airliners going here, we suggest you check your favourite one.

  Moss Airport Rygge (RYG)

   The  recently opened Rygge Airport is something like one hour bus ride
   from  Oslo.  You can also take the train to Oslo, the airport offers a
   free  bus  ride  to the train station. The station is Rygge. After you
   get to Oslo, follow the instructions for train.

  Sandefjord Airport Torp (TRF)

   A  bit  further in distance is Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp (Also for some
   reason  called  Oslo  Torp).  The bus ride to Oslo takes be two hours.
   Once in Oslo, again follow the instructions for train.

   Ryanair flies to this airport.

  Late arrivals / early departures

   If  you're  planning to come to Kindergarden via plane and arrive late
   friday  evening  /  leave  early  sunday  morning  please  contact the
   organizers before you book. This to make sure you're able to reach the
   partyplace  by public transportation - it doesn't go too late at night
   or start too early in the morning.

By train

   Catch  the train for Årnes at Oslo S (the central station) and get off
   at  Haga.  If  you're  coming  from  the  direction  of  Oslo  Airport
   Gardermoen  (that  means  everything  up  north) you have to catch the
   train  for  Oslo S, but get off at Lillestrøm (before Oslo) and change
   to  the Årnes train. See nsb.no for timetables and more detailed info.
   Haga trainstation is located 150 meters from the partyplace.

By taxi

   You  can  actually go by taxi from the airport or from Oslo but that's
   extremely  expensive.  Be  advised that you should avoid cabs from the
   City Taxi company at all costs, as they are charging way more than any
   other cab company in the area.

By bus

   A  bus  from  Årnes  can be used to arrive just at the doorstep of the
   partyplace.   Bus   889   for   Rånåsfoss.  Get  off  at  Haga.  Check
   trafikanten.no for timetables.
