Talk:Fortification: Difference between revisions

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spammer

I've blocked the idiot spammer now.

If you encounter a persistent spammer like that one, please tell me or one of the editors, so we can block his account. --Tom 9 March 2006 14:59 (CET)

Is that true? Can large units repair fortifications? --John 17 September 2005 03:08 (CEST)

I dont think so, ive never seen it myself. I thought only region Lords could repair walls ScottSabin 9 March 2006 18:27 (CET)

I think its implying that the region lord needs a large unit (manpower) to be able to repair the fortifications. Fredrich 23:08, 29 July 2006 (CEST)

Nah, you pay and they're fixed. Don't need a unit; infil lords should still be able to repair forts. --The1exile 23:11, 29 July 2006 (CEST)

Level 6 walls

I heard these were built on a stonghold in FEI, one of Svunnetlands, very recently. Someone help me out here, is this only on testing, or is the info here wrong, or what? --The1exile 23:13, 29 July 2006 (CEST)

There have been cities and strongholds with level 6 walls, called Citadels. Icegate on Atamara had one until Talerium destroyed. And Citadels can't be rebuilt once they're gone, at least not on Atamara. Marouane 00:12, 30 July 2006 (CEST)

Thats what I mean... this one was actually *built* on FEI. not maintained. --The1exile 00:30, 30 July 2006 (CEST)

Hmm, I must have missed something. Apparently, Choxcal on Atamara now has a Citadel as well. Marouane 05:03, 30 July 2006 (CEST)

Mote / Motte

While the scout reports may say "mote," the correct spelling is actually "motte." A mote is a small particle, or an archaic way of saying "may" or "might." Motte comes from old French, and means mound. I'm not going to edit the main article, because the spelling has gone back and forth a couple times now and getting into a revert battle over a typo isn't the best use of anyone's time, however I do think it appropriate for one of the page's authors to correct it.
A motte & bailey fortification was an earthen mound (the motte) upon which a keep was built. An enclosed courtyard, (the bailey) in which supporting buildings (stables, garrison, kitchens, etc.) were located, surrounded the motte or was located at its base. This type of fortification was common during the 11th & 12th centuries, as they were easily constructed by invading armies.

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 Hmm, I must have missed something. Apparently, Choxcal on Atamara now has a Citadel as well. [[User:Tariq|Marouane]] 05:03, 30 July 2006 (CEST)
+== Mote / Motte ==
+While the scout reports may say "mote," the correct spelling is actually "motte."  A mote is a small particle, or an archaic way of saying "may" or "might."  Motte comes from old French, and means mound.  I'm not going to edit the main article, because the spelling has gone back and forth a couple times now and getting into a revert battle over a typo isn't the best use of anyone's time, however I do think it appropriate for one of the page's authors to correct it.<br>
+A motte & bailey fortification was an earthen mound (the motte) upon which a keep was built.  An enclosed courtyard, (the bailey) in which supporting buildings (stables, garrison, kitchens, etc.) were located, surrounded the motte or was located at its base.  This type of fortification was common during the 11th & 12th centuries, as they were easily constructed by invading armies.