Petit.Patapn:
I tried to make the response simple, but probably confused the issue and did not address the attack vs. defending general's skill levels.
Your answer is more illuminating than my answer.
Either way - - short term deposits work best, build up the capital's Bank and Depositing techs, don't leave resources laying about on the field and make yourself a juicy target, and don't forget to check on the game progress more regularly. Anyone can beat anyone else with determination and brute force.
It is a simple game and it just depends on how you wish to play it.
Godric, your answer doesn't seem consistant to me !
According to the rules, Gold saved by the Fortress should only be given by :
1- Fortress level : see the rules at Military/Model/Fortress Characteristics
https://www132.imperiaonline.org/imperia/game_v6/game/help/?section=military&lang=en&speed=4#military_1382- type of government : ie Monarchy 10% less protected resources (gold as well)
3- skills of General : defender of ressources +10% per level
3- level of depositing : Increases the protected amount of deposited gold in case of attack by 2% per level
Level of fortification acts on strength of the fortress an is important versus the army which is on the attack (not on gold protection)
Level of bank acts on the maximum amount of loans that you can take & on the maximum amount of gold that you can deposit
I join your advice about pulling deposits when a defence can NOT be accomplished (y)
GG to you all