xguy

Thanks, I too am surprised there wasn't more information on this apparent discrepancy. Well, I was looking for the LMG FP issue specifically, and to my surprise, this was the only post I could find referencing it. I also noted that it wasn't even the original subject.

Steve, Something is not quite right with the numbers. After looking closely at the units, doing the math, and reading your explanation... I think you are trying to say the MG42 LMG actually does 56/50/33/19 FP(approximated), what we see is the adjusted FP reflecting that a K98 rifleman is always assisting the LMG. The Heavy SMG Squad has no K98's to assist the 2 LMG's, so the numbers had to be "fudged." If this is the case, the MG42 LMG listed under support with the 2-man "crew" has the wrong values, they should be 56/50/33/19 and the Heavy SMG squad's MG42 LMG should have an FP of 41 at 40m(more accurate by my calculations). I may be interpreting the data incorrectly, but if so, I would appreciate an explanation in greater detail. Changing the stats of a single weapon group within the squad, while certainly easy, does not accurately represent the squad in all cases. Say my SS Pz Grenadier squad is down to 2xLMGs, it has much more FP at 40m than my Heavy SMG squad(also down to 2xLMGs). Shouldn't they both have the same FP in that situation? I look forward to your response... [This message has been edited by xguy (edited 03-24-2001).] [This message has been edited by xguy (edited 03-24-2001).]