During opening hours, we will do a prima facie check of the bearings, the „photo mess up check“. This will involve us looking at the bearings again and again, and also checking the photos later to see if anything looks out of place. Who wants to look out of place in the market photos.

If we notice something, we will give you concrete advice on how you can improve it and within what framework we expect this to happen. If something grossly contradicts our understanding of the historical image, we will ask you to correct it directly, or you will just be out next year.

Here are a few pointers as to what we cannot do:

• General
  • Visible modern materials
  • Visible modern materials such as plastic, rubber and other plastics, glued wood, stainless steel, tropical woods, olive wood.
  • Visible modern processing methods such as: saw marks from circular saws, visible machine seams on clothing, screws before the 15th century, knitwear before the 13th century.
  • Recognisable modern dyes
  • Modern symbols, especially those with political connotations.
• Social
  • Inappropriate behaviour towards the public
  • obvious nonsense telling: That is, in contact with visitors, grossly erroneous communication of historical knowledge.
  • Camp guests must abide by the same rules as all other camp participants.
• Personnel
  • Dress
    • Pre-11th century clogs are only allowed in bad weather.
    • Modern undergarments should not be visible.
    • Topless when it gets warm. Roll down leg warmers instead.
    • Shoulder skins as clothing
    • Zippers
    • Non-occupied decorations such as braids or embroideryphoto mess up check
  • Combat and everyday life
    • Seat knights
    • Nobles without retinue
  • Body alterations
    • Dyed hair, conspicuous scrunchies, modern hairstyles (dreadlocks …).
    • Visible tattoos
    • Piercings
    • Visible make-up / painted nails
  • Glasses are to be avoided if possible
  • Sunglasses
  • Modern jewellery
  • Wristwatch
• Camp image
  • Tents and trappings
    • Visible ground tarpaulins
    • Camp barriers to the public (except by arrangement when barriers are absolutely necessary)
  • Furniture
    • Modern furniture
    • Plug-in chairs
    • Visby/rawhide lanterns
  • Kitchen utensils, crockery and tools
    • Enamel pots
    • Thermos jugs
    • Modern tools
• Infants / Children
  • In the case of children and infants, we are prepared to overlook minor inaccuracies in presentation and, in the event of spontaneous difficulties, major ones as well. The best interests of the child always come first. We do, however, expect a recognisable effort at representation.
  • Visible tights in matching colors are forgivable.
  • Prams
  • Recognisable, modern toys
• Animals
  • Off leash during opening hours
  • Modern collars or bridles
  • Large animals (horses etc.)
• Food
  • Visible tins, modern bottles
  • Also strive for authentic food
• Tobacco, alcohol, drugs and electronic items
  • Visible smoking, talking on the phone, and laptop and tablet use.
• Sale merchandise
  • Merchandise should be appropriate to the museum-like nature of the event. Quality should take precedence over quantity.

At the A-Schnack, we are happy to be convinced by presented findings of something new. But not when we do the photo-versus-check, but talk to us independently beforehand. We will not discuss rules, we will decide according to our knowledge and discretion. We are interested in suggestions and hints for improvement. Also, for inspiration, we've put together a few sample displays that we like exceptionally well. You can find them under this link: Example camps

Just before the battles, we will do a mock check of the battlers. If we notice anything that grossly contradicts our understanding of the historical picture, we will ask you to correct it directly, or you are out. Those who have been to the A-Schnack will not encounter anything unexpected. Those who have not been there are expected to look at the historical picture for themselves.

Here are a few pointers as to what we can't do at all:

• Fly screens, masks
• Modern symbolism, especially excessive use of it
• Visible plastic
• Over-proportioned or visible modern gloves
• Fantasy armour of any kind (visible leather armour or bracers)
• extreme mixing of eras
• abstruse gambesons (black/leather sofas)
• absurd colours and varnishes
• sword weapons without scabbards

At the A-Schnack, we are happy to be convinced by new finds presented to us. However, the A-Schnack will take place beforehand and not during the preparation for the fight. We will not discuss rules, we will decide as we see fit. Nevertheless, we are interested in suggestions and hints for improvement. We have also put together a few example presentations for inspiration, which we like very much. We would be happy to see something similar at the Burgmannen-Tagen on the Huskarl Battlefield or at the Wargame. You can find them at this link: Exemplary representations