What math should I use to make a hexagonal grid system?

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I am attempting to design a game with a hexagonal grid system. I want to have a system of hexes where all even rows are offset, somewhat like this.

What blueprint nodes should I be using to account for the offset? I plan to spawn in hex meshes, eventually using a random selection terrain system.

Thanks in advance!

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In this project you can find an example of procedurally generated hexagonal grid.

https://forums.unrealengine.com/community/community-content-tools-and-tutorials/1491686-free-procedurally-instanced-meshes

Hope it helps…

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A simple way would be to do this:

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which produces this:

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Tweak the numbers so it matches your mesh.

Should also disable “run Construction script on drag” so it’s not to wonky to move around.

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Thanks a bunch!

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Thanks a bunch!