Question about independent castles.

[Gandalf Parker]

First send in something cheap, like a scout. You can even position him way at the back of the formation, and have him set to do an immeadiate retreat. It will usually give you back that unit, and a peek at what is waiting for you inside.

[Tuidjy]

This is very good advice, but as I mentioned, this castle is actually near the
front lines. In order to begin the siege, I had to chase a player away, and I
would like to put my besiegers back into the war as soon as possible. I am
weighting the risks associated with launching a blind assault.

What weapons do independent castle defenders use from the walls and towers?
Crossbows? Short bows? Slings?

[lch]

Scry the fort to see what's inside (Astral Window).

[NTJedi]

Gandalf Parker said:
First send in something cheap, like a scout. You can even position him way at the back of the formation, and have him set to do an immeadiate retreat. It will usually give you back that unit, and a peek at what is waiting for you inside.

Gandalf and I still hunger for the #patrol command, so one group can guard the outside and another guard the inside. We could then make more interesting maps.

[Ballbarian]

Endoperez already found a great workaround.

Code:

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|  OUTSIDE THE CASTLE  |

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#owner 23  --  after this, units are owned by special monsters

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|   INSIDE THE CASTLE  |

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