Some do. I like positioning on a grid as a part of combat. It rewards tight play and understanding the mechanics. When I DM though, it depends on the playgroup. I think most people prefer guesstimating and just applying the rule of cool

IMHO, one of the more intriguing effects of streaming live-play series thriving these days has been the rise of TotM elements, if not entire games.

Whereas my on-ramp to the hobby, et al, was finding a garage sale copy of the red box, the new crowd is cutting their teeth as spectators — and avid, creative spectators that most often are inspired to then recapture that feeling in-person or live online with others.

I love that imagination is winning out over consumerism, at least in this small corner. 🤘🏼🤓

A wild Ryutama reference is crazy. What a charming system.

It always comes up at some point. Most DMs will either handwave or give a generous approximation. Inexperienced DMs (or those that just run a tight ship) will actually calculate it.