The Unofficial SFM Crew Calculator - Scifi-Meshes.com

Knight26 · 01-19-2007, 11:36 PM

This seemed like the best place to put this, if it is not, sorry.

Long ago, before the great server crash, and I got married, and a few other life things, I created a crew size calculator for the members here. It was conceived because many on here did not realize just how big the crews of their ships needed to be. It was well received but had several issues, all of which I have since worked out. This latest version features fully function circular references and notes on how to use it embedded into it. It also has several generic size charts based on ship class to give you an idea of where to start. Anyway enjoy, and you will need excel in order to run it, or use the spreadsheet program in open office. If you have any questions on how to use it feel free to ask.

The V2 Calculator

Update:

A new version has been drafted with the following changes:
Corrected a handful of errors that somehow crept in between the various pages, including spelling errors. Also added a section for embarked troops, adding additional troop resources and support, should be handy for any ship that carries embarked troops as it will now more accurately show the break down. Finally per user feedback that a seperate manual file would be helpful a word file with the manual has been added.

**Tovette** · 01-19-2007, 11:39 PM

I remember this. It was cool. Thanks, Knight!

**Guerrilla** · 01-19-2007, 11:48 PM

Cool.

I was wondering if I could still find it anywhere.

Knight26 · 01-20-2007, 02:27 AM

Yep she's back and better then ever, if you have any comments just let me know.

The B5 Fan · 01-25-2007, 04:26 PM

*glances at it*

whoa! Is there a manual?

**Tinukedaya** · 01-25-2007, 11:28 PM

uhm... Agreed. Manual would come in handy.

efritsch · 01-26-2007, 09:47 PM

Yeah, I took a look at it, scratched my head and went "huh?" It could be interesting, but I need an idea of how to make it work.

Knight26 · 01-29-2007, 11:19 PM

Ok since some people are having trouble using it I wrote up a quick and dirty manual today, it is embedded on the last tab, I hope it helps. If you have any specific questions post them here and I will update it with a FAQ later.

**Freak** · 02-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Owww very handy!

Knight26 · 02-01-2007, 07:18 PM

If anyone has any specific comments, concerns or questions please ask them here.

01-19-2007, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Knight26 SFM Guru Realname: Sean J Schauer Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 197	The Unofficial SFM Crew Calculator This seemed like the best place to put this, if it is not, sorry. Long ago, before the great server crash, and I got married, and a few other life things, I created a crew size calculator for the members here. It was conceived because many on here did not realize just how big the crews of their ships needed to be. It was well received but had several issues, all of which I have since worked out. This latest version features fully function circular references and notes on how to use it embedded into it. It also has several generic size charts based on ship class to give you an idea of where to start. Anyway enjoy, and you will need excel in order to run it, or use the spreadsheet program in open office. If you have any questions on how to use it feel free to ask. The V2 Calculator Update: A new version has been drafted with the following changes: Corrected a handful of errors that somehow crept in between the various pages, including spelling errors. Also added a section for embarked troops, adding additional troop resources and support, should be handy for any ship that carries embarked troops as it will now more accurately show the break down. Finally per user feedback that a seperate manual file would be helpful a word file with the manual has been added.
	The original Totally Insane AUTOCAD Modeller Creator of the Blazer Force Universe and the Crew Size Calculator V3 Last edited by Knight26; 11-30-2007 at 08:40 PM.

01-19-2007, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tovette Yeah, up another 10 cents Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) Realname: Nate Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Age: 31 Posts: 5,378	I remember this. It was cool. Thanks, Knight!
	2d art is treated as a bastard child in 3D forums. There are cultures on this planet that are just plain not ready for advanced technologies like explosives and automatic guns

01-19-2007, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guerrilla Worldwide Phenomenon Realname: Mika Join Date: May 2006 Location: Helsinki Age: 25 Posts: 2,817	Cool. I was wondering if I could still find it anywhere.
	WIP: Semi-Random Projects Comco: i entered it manually in the back end

01-20-2007, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Knight26 SFM Guru Realname: Sean J Schauer Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 197	Yep she's back and better then ever, if you have any comments just let me know.
	The original Totally Insane AUTOCAD Modeller Creator of the Blazer Force Universe and the Crew Size Calculator V3

01-25-2007, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tinukedaya The Dwarf Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) Realname: Karel Join Date: May 2006 Location: Czech Rep. Age: 30 Posts: 616	uhm... Agreed. Manual would come in handy.
	"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C. Clarke Corollary - "Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced." - Prof. Barry Gehm current WIP: SFS War Hammer <- Stdby due to Viky

01-25-2007, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
The B5 Fan SFM Guru Realname: Andrew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rule Britannia! Posts: 436	glances at it whoa! Is there a manual?

01-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
efritsch SFM Guru Realname: Eric Fritsch Join Date: May 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 638	Yeah, I took a look at it, scratched my head and went "huh?" It could be interesting, but I need an idea of how to make it work.
	"Common Sense is so rare it should be a damned super power" Spiken: 1993-2008 R.I.P.

01-29-2007, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knight26 SFM Guru Realname: Sean J Schauer Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 197	Ok since some people are having trouble using it I wrote up a quick and dirty manual today, it is embedded on the last tab, I hope it helps. If you have any specific questions post them here and I will update it with a FAQ later.
	The original Totally Insane AUTOCAD Modeller Creator of the Blazer Force Universe and the Crew Size Calculator V3 Last edited by Knight26; 01-25-2008 at 05:05 PM.

02-01-2007, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freak Project Lead on SFM Film Realname: Dean Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, UK Age: 27 Posts: 7,641 Blog Entries: 6	Owww very handy!
	ALL GOOD THINGS, ARE WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND! (TH&B Project): Aries Fighter(On Hold untill I fig textuering out) \| Dropship \| Bomber \| Executive Shuttle \| Fighter 2 \| Ships of the Naraka Empire

02-01-2007, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Knight26 SFM Guru Realname: Sean J Schauer Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 197	If anyone has any specific comments, concerns or questions please ask them here.
	The original Totally Insane AUTOCAD Modeller Creator of the Blazer Force Universe and the Crew Size Calculator V3

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