During opening hours, we will carry out an appearance check of the bearings, the “photo spoilage check”. We will look at the bearings again and again and also check 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 contact you and give you tips on how you can improve it and within what framework we expect this. If something grossly contradicts our understanding of the historical image, we will kindly ask you to correct this directly and, if you wish, to improve the image together. If we do not come to an agreement and encounter a lack of cooperation, we will draw the consequences next year.

Here are a few hints as to what is not possible for us:

• 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 inaccurate communication of historical context.
  • Camp guests must adhere to 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, even when it gets warm. Rather roll down your leg warmers.
    • Naalbinding cap before the 11th century (from 2026)
    • Shoulder skins as clothing
    • Non-occupied decorations such as braids or embroideryphoto mess up check
  • Combat and everyday life
    • Seat knights
    • Nobles without retinue
  • Body alterations
    • Dyed hair, hair elastics, modern hairstyles (dreadlocks …)
    • Visible tattoos
    • Piercings
    • Visible make-up / painted nails
  • If possible, glasses should be avoided (medical aids are generally okay, however)
  • Sunglasses
  • Modern jewellery
  • Wristwatch
• Camp image
  • Tents and all around
    • 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
• Drugs and electronics
  • 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 A-Schnack, we are happy to be convinced by new finds presented to us. But not when we're doing the Photo Versau Check, but talk to us independently beforehand. We will not discuss rules, we decide according to our own knowledge and judgment. We are interested in suggestions and tips for improvement. We have also put together a few sample illustrations for inspiration that we really like. You can find them under this link: Example camps

Shortly before the battles, we will do an appearance check of the combatants.

If we notice something that grossly contradicts our understanding of the historical image, we will kindly ask you to correct it directly. If you wish, we will be there to find concrete solutions together. However, if we get the impression that you are fundamentally unwilling to resolve this, we will exclude you from further battles.

Anyone who has been to the A-Schnack will not encounter anything unexpected. Anyone who has not been to the A-Schnack is expected to provide a suitable historical picture themselves.

Here are a few hints as to what we can't do:

• 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
• Cutting show combat weapons without scabbard

At the A-Schnack, we are happy to be convinced by new findings. However, the A-Schnack takes place beforehand and not during the battle preparation. We will not discuss any rules, we will decide as we see fit. The organizing team is almost always interested in suggestions and hints for improvement, and we offer space for such discussions at the BMT Camp-Thing. We have also put together a few sample presentations for inspiration, which we really like. We would love to see something similar at the Burgmannen Days on the Huskarl battlefield or at the wargame.
You can find them under this link: Exemplary representations