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  Bitshift 2008 
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Welcome:

	Welcome to the Bitshift demoparty!
		
	It's time for Sweden to show the rest of the world that the Nordic scene is still alive.
	
	This first year we will be seating 250 people, and our goal is to have every last one
	of them competing in the compos.
		
	The awesome location and the crews die-hard dedication will make this THE party
	to attend this winter. Start coding now because there will be plenty of competition...
	
	- The Crew


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What is Bitshift:
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	Bitshift 2008 is a demoparty taking place on the swedish westcoast over
	the last weekend of november. The crew is commited to bringing you a party like no 
	other. With everything you would expect and some more. Even though its smaller then 
	the bigger ones we intend to make a real mark and raise the expectations for next year.

	Excellent atmosphere 
		For instance, the location is covered with inch thick frosted glass (see pictures) 
		that will be covered in demoscene candy from the past. The bar will also have its 
		own displays so you can share a beer with "that finish guy" and discuss what that 
		scroller in second reality actually says. We have also banned all form of 
		advertisements or booths by the sponsors (they will present individual compos instead).

	Everything within reach
		The place will have everything you need including showers, a sauna (the finnish 
		insisted so we built one), hot food served from the connected kitchen and ofcourse... 
		..a bar! :)

	Infrastructure built in
		Because the place has been used by SAAB (RnD and design) it comes with everything built in.
		Ehternet connections and power is provided at regular intervals all over the main hall. There
		should be more then enough power to go around since it used to house industrial robots. This
		means there will be no electrical cables or cabinets. Its more or less what Tesla failed to 
		achieve (wireless electricity) ;)
	
	Excellent prices
		Since most things were provided by the tech-park (Innovatum) where the party is to be held, we
		have plenty of sponsormoney to spend on the compos. No numbers can be presented before we have 
		nailed down how many compos there will be, but you can be sure we will be among the top.

	But in the end..
		It will be the people attending and the productions presented that will make this memorable.
		So if you have a passion for the scene and a killer sinuscroller tucked in your backpocket
		please help us put this party on the map and keep it there for years to come.

	- The Crew


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Compos :
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	This list will be altered as people sign up and we get a better overview of how many entries we can expect in each.
	So we reserve the right to add/remove or combine compos up until the deadline. So please fill out what compos you will be 
	interested in when signing up, this will help us alot. If you feel something is missing send us a mail and we will keep you updated.

	The specific rules will not be presented yet but you can expect the same rules as most other parties.

	* PC Demo
	* Amiga Demo 
	* PC 64k Intro
	* Amiga 64k Intro

	* Chip mod
	* Multichannel mod
	* Fresstyle music

	* Pixeled graphics (256color)
	* Freestyle graphics

	* Flash demo
	* Wild

	We will host some gaming competitions but it will be limited (no CS or WC3 compos). Guitarhero will probably make
	the cut and maybe a Liero Extreme tournament. More on this later.


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Basic Information:
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        when:
                Last week in November ( 28th to 30th )
                Showing up on the evening of 27th will be ok but bring a wifi card ;)


        Where:
		Trollhättan, located 70 km north of Gothenburg.
		
                The party will be held at Wingården, an event location
                housed in an old trainfactory. The place was recently
                redisigned by famous swedish architect Gert Wingårdh.
                
                The party will have a bar but access to this area will
                only be granted to participants who have reached the 
                age of 18. The main party area is ofcourse open to
                to everyone.

	Size:
		250 participants.

	Entry fee:
		500 Sek
		50  Euro

      See www.bitshift2008.net for more information.

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