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the Commodore Scene io life. I hope we'll see a
Driven, all the hot newdemoreleases, all the e-mail
Slyle is unique because it's more than just a
similar competition in 19SJ7. Last year should
addresses of file Demo Sceners and a wealth of
demonstration; it is lully interactive!
alsogo down in history due to the firstever world-
demo-related information. {I'd love lo know
Elch-A-Slyle is, of course, a Commodore (><l
wide coverage of the demo scene here in
Coolhand's secret to finding time for all his many
version of the infamous litcb-A-Sketch toy.
Commodore World magazine, ll is a pleasure to
activities.) Not only lias the Demo Scene entered
However, it's better because you never have to
be able to write aboul the Commodore medium
the Internet World, but the Commodore
worn1 about it breaking and havingall that powder
thai I've loved tor so many years. I hope that this
Community is now very well represented on the
releasedalloveryour house. As the program states,
column, which I'vejust recently been told will be
Net. Jim Brain maintains the master of all
F.tch-A-Style started out as an experiment, but
a regular leal lire ofComniodore World Magazine,
Commodore sites, providing CaliooM!—a
turned out to be a fun demo tor all involved—even
has introduced many Commodore users to the
database ofall Commodore-related sites available
the viewers! The demo's music is by Deathlok, the
unique world of Commodore Demos. In my
on the Internet, the Commodore FAQ, and almost
charadersetandsketchpadaretheresultofPK.ihe
opinion, nootlier Commodore medium captures
anylhingCommodore-relatedlhaiyou'deverneed.
sketches weiedrawn by I'K.The YVi/,Decomp,and
the amazing power of this little brown box's
Anolhei up-a i id-eomiuj; Commodore hit on the
Elwix, and the Etch-A-Styte code conies from the
music, graphics, and programming capabilities
Nel is the Commodore King—a circle ol
like, the Commodore Demo.
Commodore Sites where each silt1 provides a special
ThedemobeginswilhlhefamiliaiT.lch-A-Skelch
link,to whisks usersawaytothe next member ofthe
toy displayed on the screen accompanied by the
introduction of Creative Micro Design's Super
Ring.This has been heard time and time again, but
music of" Deathlok. Viewers are treated lo a variety
CPU. The SuperCPU is an a&sel to all facets of the
it lias to be said again within this tribute to
of I-.tch-A-S ketch drawings created by ihe cast and
Commodore Community, not just the Demo
1996...Commodore is Alive—the Internet & the
erew of Style. You actually get to watch as the
Scene. In 1997,1 hope we'll see the Introduction
KC(#c-64&ThuKda/son#c64ntscWSCDemo
masterpieces are drawn on ihe Klch-A-Skdch
of programs written explicitly lor ill is powerful
Conference Night) are living proof!
screen. Some of the drawings are truly incredible.
1996 will also be remembered for the
miudol The VViz.
peripheral Just imagine the power this can
Well that pretty much wraps up l'Ji'ti.
Personally, I've always found it rather difficult to
provide a talented demo coder! I hope someone
Personally. I'd like to thank all the demo artisans
compose a drawing with an Etch-A-Sketch.
has the time, the knowledge, and the will power
for making 1996 a truly awesome demo year.
However, as you can see for yourself. PK makes it
to show us a SuperCIV explicit demo, i must
I Immm...perhaps historians will mark 1996 up
look quite easy.
admit, I'mquiteanxioustoseehowdeiuoartisans
as'TheYearoftheCommndoreDemo?" Probably
Once you've enjoyed the Slyle l-tch-A-Slyli?
make use of all this added poiver. I'm sure it will
not. but in my book, that's how il will best be
creations, you can begin designing your veiy own
be well worth the wait!
remembered. 19(J6hassetquite a high precedence
Elch-A-Sketch masterpieces. It you have any
for 1997. Somehow, although I know it will be
problemsusingtheiBterfece, helpis only a spacebar
tough, I hope 1997 manages to outdo 199li.
pressaway.Bypressingtliespacebar.you'llactivate
1996 was the year that the Commodore Scene
(demo-oriented and otherwise) virtually exploded
thehelptext scroller. Picturesaredrawn by pressing
onto the Internet. A large number of Demo
Groups entered the Internet Arena with dazzling
Etch-A-Style by Style
the ri "lit and left cursor keys, ihe Commodore key,
home pages featuring their creations, Coolhand,
Etch-A-Sryle was released in September. Due to
and ihe shift keys. Two features make ihe
of Driven feme, also maintains a very popular
me high numberofreleases, we are a little behind
Commodore !itch-A-Style version better than ihe
demo site where you can find all ihe issues of
ihe times as far as \\m' demo reviews go, Etcfl-A-
original I itch-A-Sketch: the ability to save your
drawings and rhe. ability to replay the drawing of
your picture. Come to think of it, there rs yet a third
The Demos of 1996
unit|uefeaturenotfoundontheoriginal—the ability
Millenium
Alive
First (Suraklin)
Homport (Roy Batty)
Style
Bone Stripper
Millennium
Anlmusic Pack (Ascraeus) -
Bone Stripper.s Return
Carcass
MXR (Fungus)
Not Done (Suraklin)
NTSC
Fixed
Etch-A-Styie
Experience 3 (Fatum) ■ NTSC
Fixed
1996 NTSC Demo Releases
Beyond Force
Party Trap
Carnivorous!
SalanClaws
Death Lords of Chaos (DLOC)
Drip
Electron
Eternal
Toasted Brain Cells (Suraklin)
Victims (Suraklin)
Omnt
Snowflake
Dreamland
Templo ol Boom
Tidal Forces
From the Ashes (FTA)
Oxyron
Dawn fall
Template Magic
Template Tutorial
PSW
Forces of Evil
7 Years
CAT
CAT97
Digital Magic
Rodrum
S.E.T.
February/March 1997
Tribe (Therapy) ■ NTSC Fixed
Wix Bouncer V5.0A (Elwix)
X-96 Graphics Winners - NTSC
Fixed
Zone 2
Wevealed
RPG
Subliminal
Sunset Trail
Stephen Judd
Polygonamy
Storm
Hatowork
Inlerior
Not Dead!
Strive
to undo undesirable lines by pressing ihe "U"
key. You can even clear your picture entirety
from the screen by pressing the "C" key. The "C"
key is bound to evoke a few chuckles as your
Commodore 64 shakes your Etcb-A-Style
drai ving pad to clear its screen. Once you're happy
with your finished picture, you can save it to dish
for later retrieval. Saved pictures can later be
loaded and enjoyed in the same manner as the
original creations ol Style.
Style has left no stone unturned with it's EtchA-Style creation. Once you've seen the group's
creations a tew times, you may not wish lo view
I heir masterpieces every time you load the demo.
Yoiicauheadstraighllolhcdfnwitigpnd simply by
pressing the Hun/Slop key. Tile text contained
within the program is suitable lor viewers ol all
ages. Ktch-A-Styleisademosure to be enjoyed by
younyand old alike. Thanks for ihe fun, Slyle!!!
COMMODORE WORLD