D&D 5E (2014) Battlemats?

[_Luca_]

Me too! I'm going to use them just for the main plot combats or any otherwise too much complicated maps. In other words I'll use miniatures to enhance visual and/or to keep track of the actions in complicated fights.

 

[ColinChapman]

For me gridded maps detract from the experience more than they add to it, so I wont be using them if I can help it. TotM combat all the way!

This. Never have enjoyed mat-n-minis play; find it much more freeflowing to go TotM.

 

[Pandamonium87]

I think I'm going to use an Hex grid on Roll20 for complicated/importants fights. For minor stuff I'll use TotM

 

[ThirdWizard]

For me the whole point of playing D&D as opposed to other RPGs is that I get to pull out my miniature collection, so YES!

I've got a nice vinyl Chessex battlemat with hexes on one side and squares on the other that is just wonderful to use, and I've got a carrying case for my miniatures full of slots so that I can lug the minis I need around. There is nothing better than drawing out a room and then plopping down some terrible monster on the mat and saying "Roll for Initiative!"

 

[the Jester]

I voted "Other".

I'll use my battlemat some of the time, when it's called for.

 

[Asatru009]

I enjoy battlemats so, yes we are using them. Hexes or Squares both work fine.

 

[Thaumaturge]

I've spent the last year or so deprogramming my group from needing battlemats.

And then I got my Geek Chic table.

So, yeah, we'll be using mats, but mostly for big events.

Thaumaturge.

 

[Jeff Carlsen]

I voted "maybe", but by that I mean "sometimes". I haven't used one yet, but not because I'm opposed. I play in a situation where some players are physically present, and some are remoting in through Skype. So, while I can use Roll20 for maps, it's a little more difficult than normal, so I've thus far avoided it.

 

[doctorhook]

I voted other because I use a digital display at my tabletop. Roll20 isn't just for online gaming, ya know!

 

[thalmin]

I use a battlemat and various Flip-mats, since I have a sizable collection of the D&D prepaints (like, all of them). But then, I've been using Battlemats and figures for nearly all my games for over 32 years. It's not an easy habit to break.