40d Talk:Moat

Yea, it needed more info in it, such as the fact that moats do not have to only have water in them. i have fixed that... to some extent. --CombatWombat 07:22, 28 January 2008 (EST)

I'm pretty sure that an empty channel is just as impassable as a water-filled one. --Mitchy 10:13, 28 January 2008 (EST)

though an empty channel is not called a moat, it is a channel. --CombatWombat 02:04, 29 January 2008 (EST)

Unless there's an in-game reference calling anything a moat, then I wouldn't say an empty moat isn't a moat. I would say the distinction between moat and channel is largely on it's primary function. If it's intended to be a defensive emplacement, then it's certainly a moat. If it's intended to move a fluid on the otherhand, then it's probably a channel. Obviously, something can be both at once, though I'd always place the defensive value above the convenience value. --Edward 07:17, 29 January 2008 (EST)

Made some edits. I have no problem with fun-style writing and a little fantasy, but the content should be accurate and not misleading. --Koltom 20:49, 19 February 2008 (EST)

For the record, Real Life moats were often simply large trenches with steep sides. Water, pikes, etc were all nice-to-have extras, but the primary function came from the earthwork obstacle. Zaranthan 21:16, 19 February 2008 (EST)

good semi not deadly moat defense

I had built a defense for one of my fortresses and i think it's a good idea

    +++++++++++++++++
    +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^+
    +^0===========0^+
    +^|~.........~|^+
    +^|~+++++++++~|^+
    +^|~++0===0++~|^+
    +^|~++|+++|++~|^+
    +^|~++|+X+|++~|^+
    +^|~++|+++|++~|^+
    +^|~++0=-=0++~|^+
    +^|~+++++o+++~|^+
    +^|...........|^+
    +^0=====#=====0^+
    +^^^^^^^+^^^^^^^+
    +++++++++++++++++

     ^=trap
     =, |, 0=wall
     +=floor
     ~, .=water/moat
     #=bridge
     o=lever
     X=up-down stairs
     -=door

--0todd0 19:36, 3 June 2008 (EDT)