What geometry do you prefer?

[Deset Gled]

Since it seems like we've had a decent amount of discussion about it, and because I like polls, I am interested in finding out where ENWorld's members stand on the topic of gaming geometry.

Which of these methods do you prefer for dealing with measurements on a battle mat? Please consider measurement of spell effects, terrain, and arial movement as well as normal movement.

 

[HeavenShallBurn]

This kind

 

[frankthedm]

The second to last option needs a slight edit.

 

[Deset Gled]

Where's the Poll?

Should be there now. I got interrupted in the middle of writing it, and apparently the board shows the post before you actually submit the poll. Weird.

 

[MaelStorm]

EDIT: Poll wasn't ready

 

[jester47]

I like it when my character can run in a spiral like that.

Since it is early in the thread: The way I see the new diagonal = 1 square thing is the concept of the range band from Traveller.

Since hits and misses, injury and death are all in the cloud of probability, I figure movement should be there too.

 

[ThirdWizard]

I went with 1-2-1-2; I really liked the "first diagonal counts for 2" idea in the other thread.

 

[frankthedm]

No grid, string or ruler measurement.

Probably means "No grid, use a string or ruler for measurement."

 

[MaelStorm]

I voted for hex grid

Or 1.5 for diagonal (if square)

 

[Irda Ranger]

How do Hex-gridders deal with edges of the map? Most buildings have straight walls, which is why I use squares.

Has anyone really (fully) integrated the hex-grid into 3.5's combat system? How many house rules are necessary? Any trade-offs? They might be useful out in "natural" environments, thought I don't really see a strong need.