Gates of Wonder — RoE

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

Gates of Wonder is an extra large underground map measuring 144 by 144 on a hard setting. Four colors take part, but only one can be human, and Tan, Purple and Teal are computer-only. There are no teams. Blue and Tan play Necropolis, Purple plays Rampart, and Teal plays Tower. The story follows a would-be conqueror who keeps pursuing a wealthy kingdom even after being killed, having made a pact with soul-eaters. Rock covers about 45 percent of the terrain and water about 15 percent. The map holds 22 towns, 39 mines and the Grail, and 254 stacks of Ghost Dragons roam the land. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and a player loses after losing every town and hero.

Author's description

For years, Stephanor has tried to conquer the wealthy kingdom, Marbla. It seems that even the fact that he was killed last night, won't stop him. So he makes a deal with the soul-eaters...

Version:RoE
Size:XL (144×144 tiles)
Difficulty:Hard
Players:1 human / 4 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:14.59%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain (both levels)

Grass35.2%
Water26.4%
Snow13.3%
Dirt11.1%
Swamp6.3%
Rough3.3%
Lava2.7%
Subterranean1.2%
Sand0.6%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of Gates of Wonder
UndergroundUnderground minimap of Gates of Wonder

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Necropolis(Blue) × 1
  • Rampart(Purple) × 5
  • Necropolis(Tan) × 2
  • Tower(Teal) × 2
  • Castle(Neutral) × 6
  • Dungeon(Neutral) × 2
  • Stronghold(Neutral) × 2
  • Tower(Neutral) × 2

Heroes

17 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Artifacts

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts1

Map Objects & Structures

Resource52Magic Plains40Mine39Border Guard33Trading Post28Seer Hut14Campfire14Creature Bank12Whirlpool10Mercenary Camp9Random Resource9Treasure Chest9Water Wheel8Obelisk8Keymaster's Tent8Sign8Fountain of Fortune7Flotsam7Shipwreck7Faerie Ring7Windmill7Subterranean Gate6Two-way Monolith6Swan Pond5Crypt5Temple5Black Market4Garrison4Sea Chest4Magic Well4