Do Not Invade! — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

Do Not Invade! is a large 108 by 108 map with an underground level, rated Expert and built for Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death. Eight players share six teams, but only one seat is human and the other seven are computer-controlled. The author's note says the map is meant for players who find the game too easy, since computer opponents can win against armies with fewer monsters. Red has access to eight factions, while Blue, Orange and Tan are set to fixed factions and the rest are random. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and the game is lost if time runs out after 168 days. Rock covers about half the terrain, with grass, snow, swamp and a little water. Wandering Titans and Trolls, a Chaos Hydra, and artifacts such as the Bow of the Sharpshooter add to the challenge.

Author's description

This is a map designed for those who think Heroes may be too easy, Computers can always beat you with half or even less monsters than yours. If you do not believe it, Have a try!

Version:SoD
Size:L (108×108 tiles)
Difficulty:Expert
Players:1 human / 8 total
Alliances:Yes (6 teams)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:4.56%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Time expires — 168 days

Terrain (both levels)

Grass40.9%
Snow17.5%
Swamp16.4%
Sand14.0%
Water8.9%
Dirt2.3%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of Do Not Invade!
UndergroundUnderground minimap of Do Not Invade!

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Tower(Blue) × 1
  • Conflux(Green) × 1
  • Rampart(Green) × 1
  • Necropolis(Orange) × 2
  • Castle(Red) × 1
  • Random(Red) × 2
  • Castle(Tan) × 1
  • Stronghold(Tan) × 1
  • Dungeon(Neutral) × 1
  • Fortress(Neutral) × 1
  • Necropolis(Neutral) × 1
  • Tower(Neutral) × 1

Heroes

22 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 120 monsters
  • Level 219 monsters
  • Level 36 monsters
  • Level 41 monster
  • Level 55 monsters

Artifacts

Map Objects & Structures

Mine51Resource34Favorable Winds31Evil Fog22Border Gate20Tree of Knowledge16Holy Grounds15Fiery Fields14Magic Clouds13Garrison12Random Dwelling (by level)12Treasure Chest11Quest Guard10Clover Field9Lucid Pools9Two-way Monolith8Keymaster's Tent8Magic Plains6Learning Stone6Star Axis6Marletto Tower6War Machine Factory5Eye of the Magi5Whirlpool5Faerie Ring4Swan Pond4Mercenary Camp4Stables4Magic Spring4Library of Enlightenment4