"Does this apply to strings assigned to effect="..." in Material definitions, too?" No, those semicolons are counted.

Clemens: don't worry, the winner will be the best game, not the most cryptic piece of code. I have managed to create a small painting program (you'll see its source in Aum74) using a tiny function, 4 semicolons and a trick, so everyone has his / her chances.

Aris, please don't forget to email your demo to resources at acknex dot net; it might get lost here and / or you might want to update it before the 15th of June.