I LIKE your leftovers! :-D I think the octos work particularly well in this limited number as you can study each individual one more closely - I agree that I like the flexibility of the hexes on the larger scale. But hey, no one is stopping us from doing both kids as and when we feel like it right?! :D I love the setting squares in the border as well and the original fabric panels. It really is like an aquarium. :-D