But don't get me wrong, I know the value of a competition, it's part of our life, every day we are competing some how, but if we have a chance to make a fair compo - that's what we should do.
Agreed. Compos are *vital* to progress and pushing the limits of any given machine. Coming from the C64 scene, the demos released in the last 10-15 years are mind blowing, mainly because of all those groups trying to out-do each other over the years, whether in 'official' competition with rules, or 'friendly' competition.
But sometimes, 'just for fun' particularly with the pre-tense of 'try-something-new', encourages more involvement., as you are trying to do with this challenge. That's why I'm in! My level is not as good as others, but I will be releasing my source so that those with a lower level than even me (if that's possible), can learn also. For me, this challenge is all about the learn and not about the kudos.
I'll stop stating the obvious now...