[krpeters]

Here's a simple fix (conceptually) that will greatly increase players' interest in the admin value of a fort -- add it to the PD rating of the province. 50 points of PD is nothing to sneeze at! Suddenly those 1200 gold fortified cities will look like a bargain. (Consider that 50PD costs 1275 on its own)

I imagine it wouldn't be that hard to code either. When the fort is complete, add the admin value to the PD (just as special events do -- perhaps even use the special event code). More difficult will be reducing the PD value when the fort is destroyed.

The concept makes sense too. Isn't a fort an excellent repository of arms for militia members, as well as an incentive for them to do battle (knowing their families are hiding inside)?