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by twic 2530 days ago
> hexagon is a better shape for map grids because they are the most complex shape that can tesselate

[Penrose tiling intensifies]

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I think it's clear what they meant was not actually 'the most complex shape' but the regular polygon with the most sides that can tessellate.
Autocomplete of 'most compact'.