Only the Strong(SOD) — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

Only the Strong is a Shadow of Death map for two players, each playing alone against the other, with random factions for both Red and Blue. Set on a medium 72x72 board with an underground level, it is rated hard and is won by defeating all enemies, while a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. The author describes it as a contest between two kingdoms that each believe they should rule the world, so the match comes down to which side proves stronger. Terrain is mostly rock and grass, with some dirt, subterranean ground, and a little water. Notable features include two Crystal Dragons, a Troll and a Nomad roaming the map, 20 random artifacts, a placed Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber and Inexhaustible Cart of Ore, and the Grail.

Author's description

2 kingdoms believe the should rule the world, but only 1 can, so it is a test of who is stronger to defeat the other.

Version:SoD
Size:M (72×72 tiles)
Difficulty:Hard
Players:2 human / 2 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:4.10%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain (both levels)

Grass56.8%
Dirt15.4%
Subterranean11.5%
Water7.3%
Lava5.3%
Swamp3.5%
Sand0.2%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of Only the Strong(SOD)
UndergroundUnderground minimap of Only the Strong(SOD)

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Random(Blue) × 1
  • Random(Red) × 1
  • Random(Neutral) × 2

Heroes

2 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 03 monsters
  • Level 117 monsters
  • Level 224 monsters
  • Level 319 monsters
  • Level 415 monsters
  • Level 58 monsters
  • Level 64 monsters
  • Level 72 monsters

Creature Dwellings

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts20

Map Objects & Structures

Treasure Chest63Random Resource39Cursed Ground25Obelisk20Mine14Two-way Monolith9Creature Bank7Witch Hut5Resource4Crypt4Magic Plains4Redwood Observatory4Seer Hut4Scholar4Sanctuary4Shrine of Magic Gesture4Learning Stone3Magic Well3Fountain of Fortune3Shrine of Magic Incantation3Altar of Sacrifice3Rally Flag3Pillar of Fire3Mystical Garden2Fountain of Youth2Idol of Fortune2Trading Post2Refugee Camp2Windmill2Water Wheel2