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The greatest threat to the effectiveness of a moat is the common tree. Two trees on opposite sides of a moat are as good as a bridge if their branches come within a tile of each other; and a tree growing at the bottom of a moat makes a mockery of fortress defense. | The greatest threat to the effectiveness of a moat is the common tree. Two trees on opposite sides of a moat are as good as a bridge if their branches come within a tile of each other; and a tree growing at the bottom of a moat makes a mockery of fortress defense. | ||
− | Trees at the bottom of the moat can be prevented by digging down far enough that there is no soil at the bottom of the trench | + | Trees at the bottom of the moat can be prevented by digging down far enough that there is no soil at the bottom of the trench; alternatively, pavement, constructions, and/or 7/7 water or magma will also prevent tree growth. |
There are two primary ways of preventing poorly-timed tree growth from compromising your moat: you can either pave a 4-tile-wide collar around the outside of the moat; or you can dig a moat so wide that trees on either side will be unable to reach each other. You can also take advantage of the fact that a tree [[Tree#Growing_trees|will not grow]] if the z-level below them has been dug out. | There are two primary ways of preventing poorly-timed tree growth from compromising your moat: you can either pave a 4-tile-wide collar around the outside of the moat; or you can dig a moat so wide that trees on either side will be unable to reach each other. You can also take advantage of the fact that a tree [[Tree#Growing_trees|will not grow]] if the z-level below them has been dug out. |