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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Janx" data-source="post: 4979811" data-attributes="member: 8835">I think I almost always agree with CR.  Like in this case.I find that having a tokens on the board (be it dice on a the table or as minis on the grid) helps players understand the situation.  Especially if they WEREN'T paying attention between their turn (because its taking so long to describe, clarify and decide for each player).It also helps prevent the "I'm everywhere, I'm nowhere" player who is always next to the treasure when the bad guy dies, but never near the blast when the AoE goes off.additionally, why would objects in the real world be jarring to the use of your imagination.  Heck, grabbing your coke or dice has nothing to do with imagining your PC in a fight with a dragon and that doesn't jar your imagination.  Why would seeing minis on the table that actually represent your PC fighting a dragon doing be disruptive to your imagination anymore than the other myriad of objects and movement that is constantly going on before your eyes while you imagine fights with dragons?Plus, it has worked on children for centuries to play with a figure that represents what they are imagining.Additionally, minis opens up another hobby.  Making stuff.  Personally, I like making props and models for my gaming sessions.  It's fun.</blockquote>