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Re: (TFT) Hex map
At 02:48 PM 2/13/04 -0500, David Miller wrote:
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Here's how to measure range without megahexes: Since a megahex is 3
hexes wide in all directions it's a simple matter to count bow ranges
like this: The first 6 hexes are no DX adjustment, the next 6 hexes are
at a -1 DX, the next 6 are at a -2 DX and so on.
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Yes, except I think the actual conversion varies depending on which
direction you trace the range. Going up a megahex column it is 3 per
megahex. Going along a hex row it is 7 per 3, or 2 1/3 per megahex. Average
is closer to 5 hexes per two megahexes, if you're counting range along the
shortest movement path, hex by hex. Using a ruler, it will be shorter. In
TFT, the 0-2 megahex initial range bracket can vary from 4-8 hexes,
depending on where the figures stand. Of course, there's already a lot of
imprecision in the original megahex system, so anything in the range of 4-8
linear hexwidth per two megahex range might make sense.
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Using this method I think my melee maps look a lot better. I've created
everything from grassy fields using model railroad grass complete with
textured roads to cracked, stone floor dungeons. If I had tried to
incorporate megahexs in my set ups I don't believe I could have pulled
them off as well.
I tend to agree, unless you just like megahexes, which I think do have an
appeal for TFT veterans. ;-)
PvK
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