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Structures behind fortresses and castles should not be able to be attacked by ranged units except siege units

How do u figure? )

Couldnt get what u are saying raider

This has already be brought up in another topic.
If I remember correctly, Daniel said that this is not possible right now.
(I think due to engine limitations, and because there is no "facing side" for units yet )
Ie, the game would not know which side to block projectiles from

Hnmn right didnt think of that but this is nescessary as when i try to fortify my areas the enemies destroy other structures irrespectively

Units should have the "line of sight"
i think it can be done somehow but it require much work

please link here the other thread so i can merge them.

not so much work (1-2 hours), but i dont think adding this extra complexity is a must have.

No it is required because logically you shouldnt be able to see whats behind a large structure like castle or fortress. Ranged units should not be able to attack the units behind them. Even siege units should not be able to see the units behid the walls, they should just be able to attack at some random place behind the wall without knowing whether or not an enemy is present there. Absence of this reduces the defenciveness of these structures a lot. Also aos is mostly factual and logically this should be implemented

I think too that this is an important modification. That would greatly increase the value of building a good line of walls

+1
But I have a feeling that implementing this will generate alot more bugs.

If dev said it can be done , then it can surely be done

Oh, Im not saying it can't be done. Im just saying that adding it may cause a faw problems in the early stages of implementing it. (As most big changes do) but im most likely wrong.

Is it not possible to implement?
I think it is needed