Demoscene dictionary
- Demoscene = This comes from the word demo, short for demonstration. In the context of the demoscene the word demo means a realtime audiovisual application which is demonstrating the capabilities of the machine it runs on.
- Compo = Competition
- Entry = Product or a release attending the competition.
- Platfrom = A specific platform on which the entry has been made / is run on.
- Partyman = PartyManager, an application for gathering and voting for competition entries.
- VoteKey = a code that gives you the access to vote or submit an entry, which is added to PartyMan.
- Nickname / Handle = Artist name, Demosceners often use nicknames (“nicks” or “handles”) to identify themselves.
- Group = Some demosceners are active members of multiple demogroups, demos are often made in groups.
- SceneID = An ID that is created in id.scene.org and can be used for several different demoscene-related websites and services.
- scene.org = The knowledge bank of the demoscene, where you can find files for entries throughout history.
- demozoo.org = The Wikipedia of the demoscene.
- scenecity.tv = Livestreams from parties & demo shows when there’s no live event.
- Demoscene Wikipedia
- Demoscene 101 guide
party preparation
- Create a Partyman™ account or login with sceneID at https://altparty.partyman.cloud/. Note that previously made partyman accounts from previous events are never saved, so you must create a new one for Alternative Party unless you use sceneID.
- If you wish that other attendees see your name/nick in Partyman, check the “Show in visitor list”. Group is not mandatory.
How to add vote key
- To submit an entry and to vote you need to add a VoteKey. You can find the VoteKey in your party ticket filename and QRcode, the key is 32 characters long and it should be added to partyman.
How to submit an entry
- Click submit
- Fill in the information about your entry: Title (name of entry). By (who has made it), Competition (which competition you are entering with this entry)
- Other optional but recommended information: Slide text (what is shown on the screen slide before your entry), Techniques (what techniques have been used), Orga info (other info only shown to the organizers and jury.
- Upload your entry → Add File → If you have several files, all should be compressed to one zip/rar/etc.
- Upload a screenshot for your entry → This is the thumbnail people will also see while voting
- From entry information you can see the entry status: Submitted (send for review) // Qualified // Disqualified (breaking rules) // Not Qualified (for example if there’s been too many entries)
- You can update and edit your entry freely until the compo Deadline. The latest uploaded version will be valid.
How to vote
- You can vote from “Vote” or “Livevote” menu
- Livevote: Vote for entries while they are shown. You can give 0-5 points to each entry.
- Vote: Voting begins after each competition is over. Choose a category in which you want to vote. You can give 0-5 points to each entry.