The Final Test — SoD

The Final Test is an Extra Large 144 by 144 Shadow of Death map with an underground level, built for eight players on Expert difficulty. Up to two seats can be human, and the other six colors are computer controlled. Four teams compete, with Castle, Stronghold, Rampart, Tower, Inferno, Dungeon, and Necropolis towns spread across the colors. The author describes it as a large challenge that recalls the game's older feel, using campaign heroes and giving the AI an advantage. Rock covers about a quarter of the land, with subterranean, rough, and water terrain filling much of the rest. Notable features include three wandering Bone Dragon stacks, three Behemoth stacks, 32 towns, and placed Head of Legion and Legs of Legion artifacts. Victory requires defeating every enemy, and a player loses by losing all towns and heroes.