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[miscreationist]

We use an offset square grid as opposed to hexes (same principle) and use cones for blasts in my 4e game as was suggested when the initial conversations here on EN World about the 1-1-1 vs 1-2-1 topic came up. While true you cannot have 8 opponents surrounding one, this has not been an issue for us.

Edit: Jeff, I understand your group was trying to use the rules as written. I'm just sharing my group's solution.