Depth

Depth (1993-)

Depth is an Amiga demo group. It was born in Denmark in 1993, and later spawned divisions in many countries, Norway being the most notable. Depth was the producer of the official Eurochart after Static Bytes.

Members

Current

DEN

Bakerman (Kasper Hartwich, webmaster, ex-sysop 'TRADE CENTRAL', new 06/96-01/00)

Curt Cool (Frank E. Larsen, org music ascii swap trade edit, 93-01/00)

Cytron (Rune Stamselberg, old name Rune Stampe Nielsen, code music edit "Eurochart", new 06/96-01/00)

Folcka (Morten Brunbjerg, gfx, old handle Picasso, 10/97-01/00)

Gizmoduck (Martin Leopold, org code gfx raytrace swap webmaster, 07/97-01/00)

Hund (Brian Meidell, code [html java c++] gfx, 10/97-01/00)

IB (Tobias Mikkelsen, gfx, old handle Sanctum, 10/97-01/00)

Kollaps (code music, 01/00)

Nightsight (gfx, 07/97-01/00)

Presence (code, 10/97-01/00)

Quedax (Kenny Poulsen, code, 07/97-01/00)

Trip (Rasmus Hartvig Boye, music, 07/97-01/00)

NOR

Allanon (Mikal Krogstad, org gfx ascii design, 10/97-01/00)

Jaffa (Kjetil Galåen, code, music, old handle The Coolest (-97), 01/00)

Slumgud (Tommy Lian, music, old handle Labbe, 01/00)

Paithan (Paul René Jørgensen, code, 01/00)

Roleks (Thomas Alexander Vaags, music, old handle Rolex, 01/00)

SiDo (Arve Emil Myrås, sysop trade, new 06/96-01/00)

Skurk (Stian Søreng, code music)

Solo (Ole Jørgen Kjelden, music, 10/97-01/00)

Sprocket (Mads-Jørgen Marø, org gfx, 01/00)

SWE

Brainstorm (music, new 10/97-01/00)

FIN

Frank Black (code, 01/00)

Heatwave (org music swap, 01/00)

The Glow (honorary gfx music, new 06/96-01/00)

ENG

Bucko (swap edit, 01/00)

SWI

The Hardliner (Jonas Santoso, music)

Past

DEN

Chelsea (Morten Damgaard)

Cody (music sysop, old handle Dizy, new 06/96)

Dunlop (10/97)

La (music, new late95)

Nemo W (gfx, old handle Sanctum, 07/96-97)

Optima (code, new late97-12/97)

Pennywise (code raytrace, old handle Droopy, new late95)

Receiver (Kresten Jensen, swap)

Snowman (raytrace, new late95-10/97)

NOR

Bugge (sysop, new 06/96)

Conan (gfx raytrace, new 06/96)

Cope (music, 01/00)

Ren (sysop 'TEMPLE OF DREAMS', 10/97)

Surge (music, sysop 'NIGHTRAVEN')

The Paranoid (music sysop 'PARAZITE', new late95-10/97)

Voidmaster (raytrace sysop, new 06/96)

SWE

Betty Boy (gfx, doublememb X-Trade, new late96-10/97)

Chewie (org ascii swap trade, 10/97)

DeeJay Jones (music, new 06/96-10/97)

Galiano (sysop, new 06/96)

Kaze (org gfx swap, re late95)

Keldon (swap trade, 10/97)

Legionary (code, ex Weird, new early97-10/97)

Nike (sysop, new 06/96)

Whisker (code, 10/97)

Wizard (code music swap, new 94)

FIN

Fly (gfx, new late95-10/97)

Icebreaker (Mikko Harju, org swap, 10/97)

Rastaman (music, new 10/97)

POL

Cerber (code, rejoined doublememb Skulls, re 06/96)

Comboy (code)

Draw (Lukasz Pieczara, co-org swap ascii)

Hangman (code, ex Revolt, new 06/96)

Insert (Piotr Kosmala)

Nazgul (code, rejoined doublememb Skulls, re 06/96)

Opal (gfx music, new 06/96)

Rappid (gfx doublememb Genetic)

Timer (Michael Baczek, org music swap, triplememb Erotic Design and Squeezers, early98)

AUT

Doc (swap, 94)

???

Crusader (swap ansi)

Kilroy (gfx)

Knoxx (swap)

Mick (code swap, ex Rasse.Prod)

Morten (music)

Nick (code swap, ex Rasse.Prod)

Polygon Window (gfx swap, ex Excess)

Scorn (code gfx)

Someone Else (music)

Teflon (gfx)

Warlock (org music swap)

Xargion (code swap, 94)

Group History

Depth was formed in late 1993 by Curt Cool as a Danish demo group, and their first production was "Cool Tunes #1" [03/94]. During the year they released some other small productions, as well as many issues of their pack "Under the Surface" (01-99).

1996

At The Party 6, they gave the scene what they called a "christmas present", and revived the official "Eurochart", with Cytron as the third main editor of the prestigious chart through history. This is probably what most people think of when you say 'Depth'. Bakerman's board was closed for a while, then reopened late 96.

1997

Artwork's "Generation #24" [04/97] reported that swedes Pumper (trade) and Slurry (sysop, both new 06/96) were kicked, that swedish Legionary/Weird (code) joined, that danish LPN (gfx raytrace) left the scene, that norwegian The Paranoid rejoined the scene, and that Sanctum renamed to Nemo Q.

News from the Polish division June 96

• Comboy joined as coder.
• Opal kicked out for laziness !!!
• Draw is co-organizer.
• Draw joined Ambrosia as triple member of Ambrosia^Azkiness^Depth.
• Insert left for Turnips.
• Timer joined Rave Network Overscan as triple member of Appendix^Depth^RNO.
• Cerber and Nazgul (coders) re-joined from Skulls, they're double-members.
• Rappid (gfx) joined from Genetic as double-member.
• Hangman (code) joined from Revolt.

Other joins and quits

• Swedish coders Pigeon (10/97) and Omen both left for Craze late97/early98.
• Swedish swapper, trader and sysop Schindler ('MOTION ONE', new 06/96-) left the scene late 97.
• Polish graphician Insert (ex Amnesty, new 06/96) left for Turnips late 96.
• Polish graphician Rappid (doublememb Genetic, new 06/96) left for Erotic Design late 96.
• Danish graphician and swapper Chelsea stopped swapping, and was kicked shortly after late 96.
• German swapper IRO (Bastian Effertz, ex Riot, doublememb Rave Network Overscan, new late95) was kicked, after failing to keep contact late 96.
• Polish swapper Klaf left for Appendix and Scalaris 06/96.
• Norwegian musician The Surge (also sysop) left 06/96.
• Swapper and ascii'er Draw left 06/96.
• Robson joined Anadune 06/96.
• Billy joined Mystic 06/96.
• Reval joined Infect.
• The entire group Hangover joined.

Releases

CoolTunes #1 (1994, .03, ECS Chipmusicpack)

Credits

code

n/a

gfx

n/a

music

Curt Cool

Info

Their first production!

Magnum Icetro (skodtro!) (1994, .04, ECS Intro)

Credits

code

Xargion

gfx

n/a

music

Wizard

Elefont (1995, .08, 4k Intro)

Credits

code

Paithan

gfx

Allanon

music

Solo

Info

NOT the same as "4k Intro"!

4k Intro (1995, .08, 4k Intro)

Credits

code

Paithan

gfx

Allanon

music

Curt Cool

Info

NOT the same as "Elefont"!

Depth 4k (1996, 05.04, 4k Intro)

Credits

code

Paithan

gfx

Allanon

music

Solo

Info

4th in The Gathering 96 4k intro competition.

Fucked Girl (1996, .04, Intro)

Credits

code

Cerber

gfx

Kazik

music

Timer

Info

Swaptro.

Vi Elsker Darkhawk (1996, 06.07, Demo)

Info

7th in the South Sealand Party 96 demo competition.

Puost - The Demo (1996, 06.07, Demo)

Info

8th in the South Sealand Party 96 demo competition.

4k Intro 1 (1996, .04, 4k Intro)

Credits

code

Cerber

gfx

n/a

music

n/a

Swaptro (1996, .05, Intro)

Credits

code

Hangman

gfx

Opal

music

Timer

ASD (1996, .10, 4k Intro)

Credits

code

Paithan

gfx

n/a

music

Curt Cool

Info

2nd in the Tonstad Party 10/96 4K intro competition

Bol Boller (1996, .10, Intro)

Info

Joketro.

Eurochart issue #28 (1996, 28.12, Chartmag)

INT Credits

by Impact DK

MAG Credits

code

n/a

gfx

Pixie/Polka Brothers (title)

music

Azazel/TBL

editor:

Cytron

Info

Released at The Party 6.
Depth called it a 'christmas present to the scene', and it was one the scene welcomed with open arms! There's a new, multitasking code, and new enthusiasm. This was the first issue by Depth.

Bol Dür (1997, 30.03, 40k Intro)

Info

6th in the Mekka Symposium 97 40k intro competition.

EuroChart issue #29 (1997, .04, Chartmag)

Info

Possibly released at Mekka Symposium 97?

Chexue (1997, .06, 40k Intro)

Credits

code

Jaffa

gfx

Sprocket, Allanon

music

Unknown (ripped)

Info

Name inspired by PC intro by rECTUM cAUDA.

BeBeToTeFoFu?! (1997, .06, Demo)

Info

Sponsordemo.

Eurochart issue #30 (1997, 07.07, AGA Multifile Chartmag)

INT Credits

code

Antibyte

gfx

Tactica/independent

music

Prophet

MAG Credits

code

Quedax

gfx

Nightsight (panel)

Zack/Spaceballs (intropic, clip)

others (clip)

music

"Cymbiosis" by Trip

"Time That Beat" by Michael 'One2One'/Anathema

"Let Me Down" by Deck/Scoopex

"Holidays in March" by Marc/Syndrome (old)^Sector 7

editor

Cytron

Info

Released at The Copenhagen Party.

Review

First of all, let me just mention that this is the first issue of the 'new' EuroChart I saw. Right from the start, I loved the new look and concept! The screenshots, the information, the graphical statistics... This is the way to do things! However, while the concept is great, the execution leaves a few things to be desired... some of the information is missing crucial bits here and there! Perhaps I need to send Cytron a copy of Scenery to avoid mistakes in the future ;) Having said that, I guess I put a lot more weight on these things than the average scener would... The panel graphics are a little unusual, not to mention that they're very very good! Big, clear gadgets leave you in no confusion as to where to click. The intro picture by Zack, and the numerous clip arts leave a little to be desired, 'tho...
As far as the editorial content of the EuroChart goes, well... it was never intended to be a mag! The best part is also the most important one; the charts! The code follows the new norm, in that it is multitasking... which is a feature I absolutely love. All mags should multitask! It sure makes reviewing them a lot more comfortable for me :) There really is no good reason not to download the EuroChart... It doesn't really matter if you don't like the cliparts, or you think the interviews in the magpart really should be somewhere else... It's the charts that matter, and the EuroCharts are the original ones...the real McCoy. Get this because Depth put a lot of work down in it, and do a good job. [glenn]
GLE tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.

Eurochart #31 (1997, .10, AGA Multifile Chartmag)

Credits

code

Quedax

gfx

Raven/Nuance

music

Okeanos/Digital (new)

Curt Cool

Marc/Haujobb (Tracker Packer 3 format)

editor

Cytron

Review

Nice graphics by Raven introduce us to this edition of EC. The title picture is of a crouching naked woman, but the compositions doesn't look all right... Anyway, the rest of the design is clear and concise. As mentioned in my review of the last issue, the code is very good. System friendly (multitasks), and user friendly at the same time :) The other two sections, apart from the charts, are also well laid out this time. The gallery is mostly pictures of sceners drinking at parties ;) I did like the old Crusaders design for this part better, with two pics a page, but... The magpart also has good design, with backgrounds that doesn't interfere with the text. Color use is nicely relaxed. [glenn]
GLE tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.1.

Seven (1997, 28.12, 4k Intro)

Info

3rd in The Party 97 4k intro competition!

Govinda (1997, 28.12, AGA 40k Intro)

Credits

code

Optima

gfx

Ib

music

Curt Cool

Info

11th in The Party 97 40k intro competition.

Review

Now this is more like it! This cool little intro throws quite a few good effects at the casual viewer, including lightdots, shadebob cluster (!) and some well cool bump and texture mapping! [glenn]
GLE tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.

Batteries NOT... (1997, 28.12, 40k intro)

Info

Cooperation with Iris.

Idoru (1997, 28.12, Demo)

Info

7th in The Party 97 demo competition.

Eurochart issue #32 (1997, 28.12, AGA Multifile Chartmag)

INT Credits

cooperation with Efreet.

MAG Credits

n/a

Info

16th in The Party 97 demo competition.
Note: Is this the first ever diskmag to be entered in a demo competition?

Tetsuo 2 (1998, 12.04, 40k Intro)

Info

8th in the Mekka Symposium 40k intro competition.

Desire (1998, 12.04, 40k intro)

Info

9th in the Mekka Symposium 40k intro competition.

Wer Hat Dicke Eier? (1998, 12.04, Intro)

Credits

production

Blueberry/Efreet

Cytron

Ib

Info

Winner of the Mekka Symposium 97 fastintro competition!

Eurochart issue #33 (1998, 12.04, AGA Multifile Chartmag)

Credits

code

n/a

gfx

n/a

music

"Slang Blues" by Evrimsson/Nuance

Info

Released at Mekka Symposium 97.

Eurochart issue #35 (1998, .10, AGA Multifile Chartmag)

Info

Features an intro by Loonies, see their entry for details.

Onanina (jokeintro) (1998, .11, Intro)

Credits

code

Jaffa

gfx

Sprocket

music

Slumgud

Bamse (1998, .12, Intro)

Credits

code

Jaffa

gfx

Sprocket, Allanon

music

Curt Cool

Arcane Lugter (jokeintro) (2001, .11, Intro)

Credits

code

Cytron

gfx

n/a

music

n/a

We Are Still Alive (2005, .03, Intro)

Credits

code

Skurk

gfx

Sprocket

music

Curt Cool

Soopafresh (2007, .07, Intro)

Credits

code

Skurk

gfx

Sprocket, Allanon (hidden part)

music

Curt Cool

Info

Released at Solskogen 2007. Contains hidden part.

Slogans

• More than just sex
• The top is at the bottom
• 28 gør mig bange
• Dybere kan man ikke synke

External Links

• http://www.depth.org/
• http://www.pouet.net/groups.php?which=847&order=release