Hexes or squares?

[Voadam]

Six people can flank you with hexes, and 8 with squares... Whether you outnumber your foes, or they outnumber you, the choice is obvious.

- Kemrain the Cheapass.

Well, since there are only five guys in our party . . .

 

[TheAuldGrump]

Hmmm, the poll really needs a 'Both' category...

Outside: Hexes
Inside: Squares

But really I prefer niether and like using a ruler and some terrain instead.

The Auld Grump

 

[WizWrm]

Hexes whenever possible. Squares are far too clumsy and lead to oddly-designed and unrealistic combat models.

 

[Xarls Taunzund]

Squares, as I've never used hexes anyways.

 

[nopantsyet]

i've been using squares since 3e came out, but my group has been talking about going back to hexes lately. i have always liked the feel of hexes, although i don't think i buy that either one is easier or more convenient than the other.

 

[Sabaron]

I prefer squares, and I can summon Pythagoras at will, so I don't use the silly 1-2-1 rule.

 

[Kae'Yoss]

Outside: Hexes
Inside: Squares

"Damn, another dungeon."
"What's with dungeons?"
"I HATE dungeons!"
"Why, cause you're a Ranger/Barbarian and like the outside?"
"No"
"Cause you don't see the sun down there?"
"No"
"Because of the death traps?"
"No"
"Is it because of the smell? It's because of the smell, right?"
"No"
"So why do you hate dungeons?"
"Down here, it is possible for 8 enemies to flank me, while I'm accustomed to outside battle and only 6 guys flanking me at once!"

 

[Ogre Mage]

Hexes for outdoors, squares for indoors/dungeons

 

[jasper]

OH no it is too difficult to place 8 figures on hexes. After all if the figure steps on line it will break Eric's Grandma's back. Oh whoa is us who set in our ways and don't know when to forget the lines on mapboard.

 

[kengar]

I have a hex mat & a square one. Although I don't run d20 any more (SAVAGE WORLDS IS WHERE IT'S AT, BABY!! ), I use squares because my WorldWorks scenery is grid based. Hexes are a better system, IMO though. I seriously think that WotC picked squares because GURPS uses hexes.

For areas of effects, I just use cut out templates and set them on the tactical to see who gets blown up and who doesn't.