Deserts and Tunnels — SoD

Deserts and Tunnels is a medium 72x72 map for Shadow of Death with an underground level, set in a land where resources are scarce. Its terrain is mostly sand and rock, with subterranean areas making up the rest. Five players are placed, with Orange computer-controlled only, so up to four humans can take part, and no teams are set. Red, Blue, Tan and Green may each field Castle, Rampart, Tower, Inferno, Necropolis, Dungeon or Conflux, while Orange plays Dungeon. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. Mines are guarded by Cyclops and Cyclops Kings, and the map also holds a Grail, twenty-five random artifacts, and a set of named artifacts. Wandering Troglodytes are common, and the author suggests abandoned mines in the underground hold a useful reward.