What is THE standard of hex grids?

[Longtooth Studios]

I haven't done the math, but do these sizes corelate with metric, or do they not match up at all?

 

[grodog]

Oh? And how would you draw on such a board?

Well, if I was building a prototype, I'd do one with matte black colors and see if standard Expo non-black pens would write on it, and I'd also investigate the availability (if any) for white dry erase pens (and then, if available, bulk purchases ).

I just figured the non-black pens would work fine, but hey, that's why it's an experiment, right?

 

[ExploderWizard]

.75", 1", 1.25", 1.5"
does that about sum up what most would expect to find hexes ranging in?

That kind of variety would be awesome!!

 

[Thunderfoot]

I haven't done the math, but do these sizes corelate with metric, or do they not match up at all?

Without breaking out my slide rule - I think this covers 15mm to 54mm for the most part. For wargaming, it should really fit the bill. As for RPG, some of us old fogies still remember indoor is square/outdoor is hex.

 

[Intrope]

I've long used a set of 1" hex tiles, and sometimes it does become a bit choked if there are lots of critters on the map. 1.25" might be better but I'd think 1.5" would be too large (not enough hexes in the table space available).

 

[jaerdaph]

As for RPG, some of us old fogies still remember indoor is square/outdoor is hex.

Damn straight!

And quoted for truth!

 

[ExploderWizard]

Damn straight!

And quoted for truth!

Yeah but on a hex map that players can see, how can they wander off in the wrong direction without noticing?

 

[jaerdaph]

Yeah but on a hex map that players can see, how can they wander off in the wrong direction without noticing?

They're too distracted puzzling over why they can't ever go due east or west.

 

[ExploderWizard]

They're too distracted puzzling over why they can't ever go due east or west.

That's easy! Just rotate the map 90 degrees and off you go.

 

[jaerdaph]

That's easy! Just rotate the map 90 degrees and off you go.

LOL!

I loved those clear transparencies with the hex grids printed on them that TSR included in some of their boxed campaign settings like the original Ravenloft boxed set for use with the overland maps back in the day.