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Message: <blockquote data-quote="theskyfullofdust" data-source="post: 4128588" data-attributes="member: 60048">I never really used miniatures much until 3ed came along, other than to show marching orders or when we needed to be certain where a character was standing; but we did scribble on pieces of paper or player-drawn maps to position characters, which isn't really that much different.I think the key is to make everyone describe what they're doing, before they move their miniature; helps to fix the scene in the imagination.Still, I do think using mini's can slow things down when setting up maps, especially if you're using a laminated grid and a marker, drawing the room. Then, if you are using alternative figures for monsters (say, a goblin mini to represent a manticore) that can break down the imagination barriers, taking away some of the scenery in your mind's eye.But I do like the tactical aspect of using mini's and maps, so long as you do it in character (something that I always do and generally get into trouble for, since my PCs tend to be not the best tactians).</blockquote>