Enlight '96.
Part II.
The topic of Enlight is far from exhausted, and you can confirm this by reading this article to the end.
To begin with, here is a far from complete list of participants and guests of the party:
Kharkiv:
Max Iwamoto Zx/Amiga CODE BUSTERS
Stalker Zx
Cobra Zx
Novgorod:
Arty Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Terror Amiga DIGITAL REALITY
Den Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Flying Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Sauron Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Joe Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Cyber Strike Zx DIGITAL REALITY
Falcon Zx
Gena Tereshko Zx
Ryazan:
Slash Zx PRESTIGE
Gomel:
Imp Zx Rush/DM
Moscow:
Rom Zx Seamans
Fux Zx Seamans
Mic Zx MPS
Magic soft Zx 3 people
Fanatic Stas Zx Step
Yuri Matveev Zx Step
Kano Zx/Amiga Mortal Kombat
Scorpion club Zx 2 people
KSA Zx/Ibm
API Soft Zx
The Bird Zx
Agent Orange Ibm TRX
St. Petersburg:
Vl. Larkov All Organizer
Lav Zx
Max Romanoff Zx/Amiga Mad Max/RML
Mikhail Akimov Zx Logros
Sergey Izotin Zx Logros
Al. Cherepakhin Zx Galaxy
Galaxy/Radio Zx 7 people
soft
Omega group Zx 5 people
Zx-Rise Zx 1 person
Scorpion & K' Zx
Felix Zx/Ibm Softland
Sparker Zx/Amiga Xl-Design
Dictator Zx/Amiga Xl-Design
Dangerous Zx X-Trade
X-Trade Zx 2 people
M.Kondratiev Zx Mi & Di Soft
V.Romanov Zx
Viks Zx
Stinger Zx
Antony Zx/Amiga Technoman
Yuri Zx/Amiga Technoman
Silicon Zx
Brains
Oleg Lvov Amiga
E.Stepanov Amiga
A.Petrov Amiga
V.Mednonogov Zx Copper Feet
Denis Zx Great Sych
Ruster Zx Xl-Design
Paul Dikushin Zx/Ibm
Also present were:
Sergey Zonov & K', MOA, Peters firm and KAY(Hemo).
All of the above-mentioned citizens received "branded" stickers from Slava Mednonogov, which distinguished them from the crowd of users, ibmshchiks, and amigists.
Now about those participants who seemingly did not receive stickers but took part in zx-compo:
Excess group Zx 4 people
(Kazan)
Vav, World Eyes, Digital Arts (2 people), WarLocks group - these people/groups presented their works at the demo-compo.
From St. Petersburg, there were also VirtGroup (they have a lot of people...), who showcased music and graphics. DNK performed very well in the music compo (his tracks took 1st and 2nd places in the city), while Observer excelled in gfx.
The announcement of the results was quite amusing. Everyone was "kicked" outside for two and a half hours (thankfully, the weather was nice). When the crowd was about to break down the door in anticipation, a person ran out with papers. With trembling hands, he taped them to the wall... Pushing each other, like in the metro during rush hour, everyone rushed to the coveted sheets and saw this!
Everything that was written there turned out to be PRELIMINARY results, which did not correspond to the ACTUAL STATE OF AFFAIRS. A question to the organizers: why did you keep the people waiting for so long, only to let them down like this? KSA left home completely confident that he had taken FIRST place...
Well, never mind, let's return to the people.
In music, there were no particular surprises. Digital - music by Joe from RSPG rightfully won - it is one of the best "digital" tracks ever written for Speccy. The only thing that remains unclear is why LAV did not participate in the zx-compo. This way, he let down the whole of St. Petersburg, depriving it of a couple of high places. As a result, only three tracks from our city made it into the top ten, which is still not bad, considering the renowned guests from other cities.
In graphics, however, it was a clean victory for the Muscovites, brought to them by Scorpion club and Magic Soft. Rush, represented by Viator and Kamikaze, also did not remain on the sidelines, taking 3rd and 4th places respectively. In St. Petersburg, only VirtGroup could compete with them.
Looking at the works showcased at Enlight, it can confidently be stated that coders, artists, and music makers in the ex-Soviet Union have reached a completely new level, which has not been achieved not only in England but also in Poland. Real-time, music at the level of Amiga, gfx at the level of Commodore - Clive Sinclair would not believe his eyes upon seeing all this. The end has come for "Insult" and "Satisfaction" - the effects made in them now only evoke a smile. Code Busters should seriously consider that people are already fed up with things that go nowhere but to the pentagon, multicolors, and plasma - this is yesterday's news, to which there is no return! I think that at the next Enlight, RST7 & Maxi will have to work hard to at least take an honorable third place...
P.S. It turned out that even two issues of "Zx-News" were not enough to put a period to the Enlight matter. We will return to this topic on our pages...
P.P.S. Once again, very thanks to Slava Mednonogov for the provided materials.
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Contents of the publication: ZX-News #01
- Экспертиза
Introduction to the game HERO QUEST-1, developed by GREMLIN GRAPHICS LIMITED in 1991. The game involves gathering magical items to stop the forces of chaos. Includes character descriptions and gameplay instructions.
- Expertise
Review of the game Seymour at the Movies by Code Masters, following the Dizzy series. The protagonist takes on the role of a Hollywood director. Released in ZX-News #01, 1995.
- Дебют
Gameplay of an elf navigating mazes, using magic and spells to solve puzzles. Descriptions of spells like LIGHTING, FIRE BALL, and REVIVAL are provided. Strategies for collecting insects and using magical items to progress are discussed.
- Дебют
Overview of a Polish logical game from 1990 called LOGO. Description of gameplay mechanics and strategies to complete levels. Includes list of level codes for easier progress.
- Задание
Challenge to find Oscar in SEYMOUR AT THE MOVIE and count screens in SPOOKED labyrinth.
- Фантазия
A computer novella based on the game 'Last Ninja 2' blends combat and puzzles. The protagonist, samurai Uira, embarks on a mission to retrieve a stolen power sphere. The story follows his adventures through various obstacles and enemies.
- Hit Parade
Analysis of popular programs among Spectrum users in Lugansk. Highlights include ELITE and adventure games. Shift towards smart games and interest in musical demonstration software.
- Система
Discussion of two system programs, ADM 7.08 for disassembling programs and ADS 2.00p for floppy disk management. ADM is useful for program modification and analysis. ADS optimizes disk drive operations and repairs disk sectors.
- Exchange of Experience
An in-depth guide on creating the YES DEMO for ZX Spectrum, covering everything from basic auxiliary procedures to loaders. Key techniques include screen planning, sprite handling, and sound integration. The demo combines assembly and BASIC programming for effective demonstration.
- Electronics
Description of a device for playing 'twitch' games with a scheme illustration.
- Advertisement
Introduction of the ZX-News magazine by ACTION group with an apology for errors and a proposal for a ZX-SPECTRUM club in Lugansk.
- Macro-Modem v2.1
Introduction of Macro-Modem v2.1, a terminal program for Vicomm. Features include file handling, macro support, and Scorpion enhancements. Operates autonomously during file exchanges.
- Enlight '96
Coverage of Enlight '96 event participants and results, discussing highlights of the demoparty in music and graphics competitions. Speculation on the future of demoscene technologies and artistic achievements. Insights into organizational challenges and notable performances.
- FIDO
The article discusses FIDO's role and terminology in modem communications and BBS usage.
- Авторы
Details about contributors to ZX-NEWS #02, distribution methods, and contact information for submissions.
- Competition!
ZX-News extends the competition for three issues, encouraging participants to submit a save from UFO-2. The winner is determined by the fastest game time. The prize is 20 floppy disks of GMD-130 or TDK.
- Advertisements
The article details paid advertisements in ZX-News, including pricing, contact methods, and examples of current ads.
- От редакции
Editorial reflections on reader feedback, magazine improvements, and changes in columns.
- Letters
Discussion of Enlight demoparty feedback through two contrasting letters. Observations on platform preferences: Amiga, ZX Spectrum, and IBM. Challenges in organizing large events highlighted.
- Hit Parade
A ranking of top games and demos based on weekly demand. The focus is on popular titles like 'UFO-2' and 'Vibration'. Reflects evolving interests of ZX Spectrum enthusiasts.
