RC's by themselves don't help. Because then we will RC in our dream, and that's about it. It will be no different than dreaming about any other activity like showering or working.

But the emotion that we associate with RC - that is what get's us luicid. So I do see RCs as very important, because they are a vehicle for our emotions, something to attach our feelings to. If done right, RC+Awareness+mantra, they are a very potent combo.

http://www.dreamviews.com/dild/13212...ods-dilds.html
http://www.dreamviews.com/induction-...hecks-rcs.html