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SOMs and other intel operations' accuracy is dependent on the number of thieves that succeed in the operation. The range of accuracy runs from +/-3% to +/-25%. To achieve the minimum of randomness 10% of the senders thieves need to gather intel on the target province.
 
SOMs and other intel operations' accuracy is dependent on the number of thieves that succeed in the operation. The range of accuracy runs from +/-3% to +/-25%. To achieve the minimum of randomness 10% of the senders thieves need to gather intel on the target province.
  
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The only values on a SOM which are always accurately reported are:
 
The only values on a SOM which are always accurately reported are:
 
* Army out time
 
* Army out time
 
* Troops out on an attack
 
* Troops out on an attack
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* OME, DME, Net Offense Home, and Net Defense Home
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:12, 25 April 2021

This is part of the Utopia WIKI Mini Guide Series.

THIS PAGE describes a game mechanism - Guide:SoM in utopia. It also aims to discuss the implications of this game mechanism & how others have utilized it. To discuss further implications or ask questions with regards to Guide:SoM, be sure to check out the discussions page.


What is a SOM?

A SOM is a Spy On Military Report of a target, reflecting his military affairs page.

You get SOMs for several reasons

  • To determine your target's defense at home (if he has armies out).
  • To determine how long his army is out for.
  • To determine what sort of troops your target is training.


How accurate is a SOM?

SOMs and other intel operations' accuracy is dependent on the number of thieves that succeed in the operation. The range of accuracy runs from +/-3% to +/-25%. To achieve the minimum of randomness 10% of the senders thieves need to gather intel on the target province.

What values are always accurate in a SOM?

The only values on a SOM which are always accurately reported are:

  • Army out time
  • Troops out on an attack
  • OME, DME, Net Offense Home, and Net Defense Home