A Dream of Mr. Defoe — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

A Dream of Mr. Defoe is an Extra Large 144 by 144 underground map for Shadow of Death, rated Expert, and themed on Robinson Crusoe. The author suggests opening doors so opponents become castaways, and seizing any boats they reach. Water covers about 40 percent of the terrain, with rock, grass and snow making up much of the rest. Seven players share four teams, but only one seat is human and six are computer-only. Factions include Tower, two Castles, Rampart, Fortress, Inferno and Necropolis. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and losing a specific hero ends the game. Highlights include the Grail, 47 monoliths and portals, and wandering Imps, Ice Elementals and Royal Griffins.

Author's description

Surely you have read Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe"!? The quintessence of this map: You should open the right doors for your opponents making them to "Robinsons". And if any of them is able to get boats, make the best of it. And be careful with the life of your good old and new friends!

Version:SoD
Size:XL (144×144 tiles)
Difficulty:Expert
Players:1 human / 7 total
Alliances:Yes (4 teams)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:40.15%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose a specific hero — at (72, 26, surface)

Terrain (both levels)

Water44.9%
Grass11.1%
Snow10.8%
Lava8.9%
Dirt6.0%
Sand5.9%
Subterranean5.1%
Swamp4.0%
Rough3.3%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of A Dream of Mr. Defoe
UndergroundUnderground minimap of A Dream of Mr. Defoe

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Castle(Blue) × 3
  • Fortress(Green) × 3
  • Inferno(Orange) × 8
  • Necropolis(Purple) × 3
  • Tower(Red) × 1
  • Rampart(Tan) × 3
  • Castle(Teal) × 3
  • Castle(Neutral) × 2
  • Conflux(Neutral) × 1
  • Inferno(Neutral) × 2
  • Necropolis(Neutral) × 1
  • Stronghold(Neutral) × 1
  • Tower(Neutral) × 2

Heroes

28 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 32 monsters
  • Level 72 monsters

Artifacts

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts2
  • Spell scrolls7

Map Objects & Structures

Resource408Mine131Treasure Chest126Favorable Winds104Cursed Ground (2)61Flotsam39Subterranean Gate38Quest Guard36Star Axis32Learning Stone32Boat31Witch Hut28School of Magic28One-way Monolith Entrance25Marletto Tower25Campfire24Border Guard20Idol of Fortune19Garden of Revelation19Clover Field18Arena17Sea Chest17Eye of the Magi16Scholar14Pandoras Box14One-way Monolith Exit13Hut of the Magi13Windmill12Obelisk12Tree of Knowledge12