CODA-based skirmish rules

Ok, I brought this up a long time ago, then got distracted first by life, then by other projects, but I wanted to come back to it. I have an interest in making a CODA-based skirmish system akin to the D&D/Star Wars Minis rules (though please don't take that comparison too far :p ). Anyway, my first question is what, if any, grid-system people like in their minis play?

Me? I prefer gridless play (I really enjoyed Chainmail, the precursor to the current d20 minis rules), but I can see the value in other systems.

CHAINMAIL? My but thou dost date thyself sir!

Not the '70s precursor to D&D, but the 2002 minis game. :p Though I was around for the original too. :eek:

Okay, cool that I'm getting some polling, but does anyone actually care to comment on why they prefer their choice, or dislike the ones they didn't choose?

Ferinstance...

Square grid: simpler, but limits movement choices
Hex grid: better movement, but terrain (buildings/streets) usually follow orthogonal paths which don't fit hexes very well
Freeform: total freedom of movement, but more complex due to a need for measurement, etc.

I prefer hexes because I am used to it from other game systems. :rolleyes:

Well i largelly prefer squares IF I have too (for the above reason, simply use) but usually I prefer to wing it and not bother with minatures etc..

I prefer hexes as the game is setup with d6 in mind, very easy to randomize direction if need be.