Back to the roots, baby. The Oldskool Demo compo is where bits are tight, cycles are counted, and every effect is a badge of honor. This is a love letter to the machines that shaped the demoscene — from flickering CRTs to buzzing SID chips.

💾 What is it? This compo is for demo productions running on vintage platforms — think 8-bit and 16-bit legends like the C64, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, and more. It’s about real hardware, real limits, and really awesome demos.

🧮 Accepted Platforms (examples):

• Commodore 64 / 128
• Commodore Amiga (OCS/ECS/AGA)
• Atari ST / STe
• MS-DOS PCs (8086/286/386 era)
• ZX Spectrum / Spectrum Next
• MSX, Apple II, VIC-20, BBC Micro, and others by prior arrangement
• If it's got a soul and runs on retro iron, it belongs here.

📏 Rules:

• Must run on original hardware or faithful emulation (VICE, WinUAE, Hatari, DOSBox, etc.).
• Provide clear instructions and, if possible, a capture video for backup purposes.
• Your demo must be self-contained — no external files beyond the release unless pre-approved.
• No illegal memory use or hacks that would crash real hardware.
• Size limits are flexible, but this is a demo compo — if you’re doing a size-restricted production, consider the intro categories.

🛠️ Style Points:

• Bring on the copperbars, bobs, twisters, and SID wizardry.
• Period-correct audio and graphics will win hearts.
• Daring code hacks, sync effects, and transitions get the crowd roaring.
• Don’t be afraid to innovate within the constraints — that’s the scene way.

🏆 Why Enter? This is the compo that keeps the flame alive. The Oldskool Demo is a celebration of technical mastery, authenticity, and the timeless art of making magic on machines older than some of the audience. Show ‘em what your retro rig can do — and earn your place in scene history.