RCP calculations

[Don Maddox]

I've been messing with the RCP calculators that are available for download and they seem to be a bit too simplistic. From what I can see, this is an area that doesn't have an absolute guideline (that I can tell).

For instance, there are no wheeled vehicles of any kind listed on the RCP calculator. What about a unit light 2ACR that is mostly equipped with TOAW HWMMV systems? Surely these add something to the combat strength of the unit? Attack helicopters are also rather simlified as there is a single rating called AH. These difference between a cobra and a "D" model Apache Longbow is considerable. What about utility helicopters?

If I don't come across a more solid system for generating combat values I may take a crack at producing my own RCP calculator. Perhaps I'm missing something here. If so, please point me to the correct resource and/or download.

[Don Maddox]

One other thing: how do you start the Weapons Editor? I know how to use the Unit Editor, but I don't see how to start the Weapons Editor described in the help file. I must be blind. :eek:

[XRAY]

In the Decisive Action main folder there is a application icon (single lightening rune) labelled DAWeapons.

As far as I know there is no way to start the editor from DA’s main menu.

[Don Maddox]

[QUOTE=XRAY]In the Decisive Action main folder there is a application icon (single lightening rune) labelled DAWeapons.
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I must be blind. I looked in there, but I must have missed it. Thanks.

The more I look at the RCP calculator and the forumulas that make it function, the more I think it could be enhanced. It's a useful tool, but to my mind it oversimplifies things too much. Seems like it could be broken down with just a bit more detail.