The Darkside(SOD) — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

The Darkside is a medium two-player map of 72 by 72 tiles for Shadow of Death, with an underground level included. Two human players can take part, each starting with a random faction, and the map has no teams and no computer-only colors. Victory comes from defeating all enemies, and a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. The terrain is mostly rock and lava, with dirt and water making up the rest, and the scene reflects the author's description of volcanic eruptions tearing the land apart. Expect four towns, 18 mines, six creature banks, and six monoliths and portals. Among the notable objects are a Gold Golem wandering the map, an Endless Bag of Gold, and dwellings holding Beholders, Orcs, and Earth Elementals. The map also holds 74 random monster stacks and 20 random artifacts.

Author's description

Chaos has struck the land, Volcanoes are erupting, and the land is going to pieces. Two Kingdoms however are still willing to battle to the death for it.

Version:SoD
Size:M (72×72 tiles)
Difficulty:Expert
Players:2 human / 2 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:11.44%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain (both levels)

Lava46.1%
Dirt20.8%
Water19.9%
Subterranean10.1%
Swamp3.1%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of The Darkside(SOD)
UndergroundUnderground minimap of The Darkside(SOD)

On the map

Towns & Settlements

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

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 012 monsters
  • Level 18 monsters
  • Level 218 monsters
  • Level 311 monsters
  • Level 416 monsters
  • Level 54 monsters
  • Level 63 monsters
  • Level 72 monsters

Creature Dwellings

Artifacts

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts20

Map Objects & Structures

Treasure Chest51Random Resource33Mine18Flotsam10Resource7Sea Chest6Campfire6Creature Bank6Witch Hut5Shrine of Magic Incantation5Shipyard4Magic Well4Windmill4Shrine of Magic Gesture4Learning Stone4Sign4Subterranean Gate4Two-way Monolith4Shipwreck3Derelict Ship3Idol of Fortune3Altar of Sacrifice2School of Magic2Temple2School of War2Sanctuary2Tavern2Rally Flag2Tree of Knowledge2Scholar2