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Hexagon map - Hexagon grid - Hexagon math

The hexagon map is used to position military units.
Each hexagon is identified by a number.
Each hexagon also has a hexagon grid number, used for calculating range, bearing and line of sight.

The hexagon grid is a coordinate system on the hexagon map that identifies hexagon centers and hexsides.

map

Hexagon math uses the hexagon grid to calculate wargame movement and combat
and place units correctly on the map.

Hexagon math is used for range, bearing, offset and line of sight

cursor:
hexagon number:
hexagon grid number:
A programming example shows how to get the value from the hexagon grid.


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