diff --git a/src/game/boe.locutils.cpp b/src/game/boe.locutils.cpp
index 29d5a099..c0b4343f 100644
--- a/src/game/boe.locutils.cpp
+++ b/src/game/boe.locutils.cpp
@@ -444,7 +444,8 @@ bool impassable(ter_num_t terrain_to_check) {
 // NOTE: Seems to return 5 for "blocks sight", 1 for "obstructs missiles", 0 otherwise
 // So it should probably be called something like "get_opacity" instead.
 short get_blockage(ter_num_t terrain_type) {
-	// little kludgy in here for pits
+	// little kludgy in here for pits (but hardcoded check for 90 is forgivable
+	// because we protect terrain 90 from redefinition)
 	if((terrain_type == 90) && (is_combat()) && (which_combat_type == 0))
 		return 5;
 	if(univ.scenario.ter_types[terrain_type].blockage == eTerObstruct::BLOCK_MOVE_AND_SIGHT ||