Building System In-Depth
Building is one of the core systems in Going Medieval. From a simple wooden hut to a grand stone fortress, your building quality directly determines your colony's survivability and defensive strength. This guide covers wall types, room requirements, structural stability, and multi-story construction techniques to help you build an impenetrable medieval settlement. All data is based on community estimates and may change with game updates.
Wall Type Comparison
Going Medieval offers multiple building materials, from basic wood walls to sturdy stone walls. Each material has different durability, build cost, and insulation values. Early-game you're limited to wood; as research progresses, upgrading to brick and stone is key to improving defense.
| Wall Type | Durability | Materials | Insulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Wall | 150 | Wood x4 | Low |
| Wood Fence | 50 | Wood x2 | None |
| Clay Brick Wall | 250 | Clay Brick x4 | Medium |
| Limestone Wall | 500 | Limestone x4 | High |
| Brick Wall | 400 | Brick x4 | High |
| Iron Wall | 800 | Iron Ingot x3 | Very High |
Data source: Community testing estimates
Room Requirements & Functions
Each room must meet specific conditions to function. Rooms are enclosed by walls and doors, and need sufficient interior space for furniture and workstations. Settler mood fluctuates based on room quality — clean, spacious, decorated rooms significantly boost morale.
Living Quarters
Minimum 3x3 tile space, requires a bed and door. Individual rooms per settler grant a mood bonus. Adding tables, chairs, and rugs further improves comfort.
Stockpile
Used for storing supplies. Underground stockpiles stay cooler, dramatically slowing food spoilage. Build inside a mountain and add wooden shelves to increase capacity.
Kitchen / Workshop
Requires enough space for stoves, workbenches, and other equipment. Build near stockpiles to reduce settler hauling travel time.
Prison
A dedicated room for holding prisoners, requiring sturdy doors and walls. Prisoners can be recruited as settlers — a key way to expand your population.
Structural Stability
Going Medieval's building system features structural stability mechanics. Walls and floors need adequate support or they will collapse. Underground excavation also requires attention to overhead support — when digging large spaces, you must leave pillars or build support beams.
Key rules: Each wall can extend horizontally up to 6 tiles without additional support; beyond that you must build pillars or adjacent walls. Natural rock ceilings can support roughly 4x4 areas; larger spaces require leaving rock pillars. Multi-story floors need walls beneath for support — floors overhanging by more than 2 tiles will collapse.
⚠ Building Tip:When excavating an underground base, use a grid layout leaving 1-tile-wide rock pillars every 4 tiles. This maximizes usable space while ensuring structural stability. If a cave-in occurs, settlers below can suffer severe injuries or death.
Multi-Story Building Tips
Multi-story construction is the primary way to expand your colony in the mid-to-late game. Use stairs and ramps to connect different levels, creating a vertical settlement with functional zoning. A common layout: ground level for defense and farming, basement level 1 for stockpiles, basement level 2 for living quarters — leveraging the constant underground temperature for indoor comfort.
When building multi-story structures, build bottom-up, one level at a time. Each upper-level wall must align with the wall or pillar below. Roofs are mandatory — rooms without a roof are considered outdoor, and settlers will suffer negative mood from weather exposure. Flat roofs vs. peaked roofs: flat roofs let you build above, peaked roofs provide better insulation.
FAQ
Which is better to build — wood or stone walls?
Early-game wood walls are your only option, but mid-to-late game you must upgrade to stone. Stone walls have 3x the durability of wood and better insulation. Prioritize upgrading walls facing the outside — interior partitions can stay wood temporarily.
How do I dig an underground base without it collapsing?
Use a grid layout when digging, leaving 1-tile-wide rock pillars every 4 tiles as support. Avoid excavating large areas all at once. If you need a large hall, dig the perimeter first, then the interior, watching for cracks as you go.
Settlers keep complaining about small rooms. What do I do?
Expand living quarters to at least 4x4 tiles, add a bed, table, chair, and decorations. Individual rooms per settler work best. If resources are tight, you can house 2 per room but must scale up the room size accordingly. Keeping rooms clean also boosts mood.