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<blockquote data-quote="Artoomis" data-source="post: 95596" data-attributes="member: 111">I've used both hexes and squares for DnD.&nbsp; Hexes are better for:MovementArea of Effect Spells (no wierd shapes like with squares)Squares are better for:Rooms and corridorsThat's pretty much it.&nbsp; You can uses hexes in rooms and corridors, but it does get a bit odd.&nbsp; The best way is to make a straight corridor appear to be not straight on the map - that is, it follows hex edges.&nbsp; Of course, that is a bit odd-looking.The same problem happens for squares for any odd-shpoa-ed room (circle, etc.).&nbsp; Neither system is perfect.The ideal system would be a tape measure with no girds, but who really wants to do that? We are trying hexes in our group right now and I find it a bit easier to work wioth, but it takes a little getting used to.&nbsp; The best thing about hexes is no counting 5-10-5-10 for diagonals and area of effects are easier to do.The best thing about squares is they fit straight walls and 90-degree turns better.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Artoomis, post: 95596, member: 111"] I've used both hexes and squares for DnD. Hexes are better for: Movement Area of Effect Spells (no wierd shapes like with squares) Squares are better for: Rooms and corridors That's pretty much it. You can uses hexes in rooms and corridors, but it does get a bit odd. The best way is to make a straight corridor appear to be not straight on the map - that is, it follows hex edges. Of course, that is a bit odd-looking. The same problem happens for squares for any odd-shpoa-ed room (circle, etc.). Neither system is perfect. The ideal system would be a tape measure with no girds, but who really wants to do that? We are trying hexes in our group right now and I find it a bit easier to work wioth, but it takes a little getting used to. The best thing about hexes is no counting 5-10-5-10 for diagonals and area of effects are easier to do. The best thing about squares is they fit straight walls and 90-degree turns better. [/QUOTE]

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