Alex Vranas @Alex@vran.as
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#Netsec Professional. Whitehat #Hacker. #Demoscene spectator. Nerd.
I'm a fan of #Linux, #FOSS, #Decentralization (not Crypto), Crypto (as in #Cryptography), and #Socialism. Always #Antifascist & #Antiwar.
Seattle, WA
Joined Feb 2021
Alex Vranas
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Since this post about "Remnants" by Alcatraz has gotten some circulation, there might be some people who are somewhat confused about what is going on.
- The video shows execution of a computer program that is total 256 characters long (this comment alone is multiple times longer!). All the visuals on screen are produced by this program in real time.
- #Demoscene is a hacker subculture producing cool stuff just for fun. A more detailed introduction can be found from: https://demoscene-the-art-of-coding.net/the-demoscene/
- #Demoparty is (typically) annual gathering of demosceners. There are multiple different parties, of which "Revision" in Saarbrücken, Germany is considered the "main event" by most. During demoparties there are competitions in various categories (music, graphics, video, realtime executed presentations called demos and smaller demos called "intros", other categories are often included as well). This small program "Remnants" competed in 256-byte intro category (the executable program can be maximum 256 bytes long).
- Even more in-depth explanation can be found from this documentary: "Moleman 2 - Demoscene - The Art of the Algorithms" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRkZcTg1JWU (enable subtitles!)
Of course, I live in a touristy place (Seattle), so sometimes it's nice to just learn about a new place that only has a footnote a travel guild.
A co-worker of mine couldn't believe I was going to #Saarbrücken. He's from there, never heard of Revision, and just didn't imagine anyone would go for fun.
Personally, I like the less touristy places.
As a side note to #revision2024, Saarbrücken, DE is a great place. Even on Easter Weekend, when everything is mostly closed, I got to see a lot of cool things outside of the #demoparty.
Saarbrücken Castle was pretty cool, it is mostly a community center now but the Saar Museum next door let's you explore the now-capped castle moat, which was awesome. There's also some pretty serious history to learn there.
And lots of incredible old buildings/churches to admire.
Looking forward to returning.
Alex Vranas
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Probably the single most impressive entry from the #Revision2024 #demoparty : Remnants by Alcatraz
Here's the whole intro executable for your convenience:
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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9jn6ExjDw8
Goodbye everyone at #revision2024!I had an excellent time at my first IRL Demoparty. I will return to the E-Werk!
Alex Vranas
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNnzqjDbnKI and if you want to REEXPERIENCE it but do not have a wii u handy, here's the recording!
Binary going up as a nice WUHB........ eventually. #Revision2024
Problem resolved. My server is now faster and more expensive. 😅
My private instance has been getting overloaded. Might go offline for about an hour to upgrade RAM.
Alex Vranas
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Telling my friends and family I'm at a digital arts festival, but sitting in a darkened warehouse, lit by colourful lamps, LEDs and laptop screens.
It rocks.
#revision2024
There's the #TIC80 jam at 1pm CET (about half an hour from this message). I might well be on stage and attempting something overly ambitious...
http://twitch.tv/revisionparty
Given that I am at a Demoparty, I suppose I should work on my website that I haven't updated in a year.
I just updated the playlist content on https://prods.page/, I might fuck around and see what kinds of improvements I can make over the weekend.
I have arrived! Amazing that I already know this place thanks to Sofa World.
You too can enjoy Revision: https://2024.revision-party.net/live/
Heading to E-Werk Saarbrücken for #revision2024 in a about an hour. Looking forward to The Meteorik's and Shader Showdown qualifiers the most today.
First time at Revision after nearly a decade of watching from afar. I enjoy a good convention, but during the pandemic Revision was the only remote event that was actually fun.
First ever Demoparty, actually. America doesn't really do this kind of thing for some reason. Closest I've done is Defcon, which while fun, isn't the same at all.
Made it to Saarbrücken! No mistakes this time. Looking forward to #revision2024 tomorrow!
Also, this city looks fun. I'll need to use some of my time to explore with my wife.
Oops, I didn't understand how to ride the DB train and accidentally ended up in Heidelberg. Best mistake ever, this place rules. Forfeited the Stuttgart hotel and I'm even closer to my next destination.
It's a shame that communites surrounding Lemmy, Kbin, et al are closer to Pleroma than Mastodon in terms of tolerance for fascism. I really want that part of the Fediverse to succeed, but it's rapidly becoming as toxic as Reddit.
Still better than Reddit by a long shot, and not so toxic that I'm quitting yet, but I might not stick around if things get worse. Already about to switch instances since the flagship mods are slowly shrinking and transforming into corncobs.
About to leave for a trip to Europe!
March 24 - March 27: Munich, Germany
March 27 - March 28: Stuttgart, Germany
March 28 - April 1: Saarbrücken, Germany (#RevisionParty2024)
April 1 - April 3: Paris, France
April 3 - April 6: London, England
April 6 - April 10: Dublin, Ireland
- Pronouns
- He/Him
- Website
- https://www.breakdecks.com
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#Netsec Professional. Whitehat #Hacker. #Demoscene spectator. Nerd.
I'm a fan of #Linux, #FOSS, #Decentralization (not Crypto), Crypto (as in #Cryptography), and #Socialism. Always #Antifascist & #Antiwar.
Seattle, WA
Joined Feb 2021
