[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by NZSharkbait

Just a few random questions about selecting a crew at the start of a war patrol...



1) How does one select an efficient crew for, say, the forward torpedo tube compartment? Obviously, crew members who have specialised in torpedoes and have good mechanical skils are essential, but does such a crew need to have a CPO, Ensign or Lieutenant with a high leadership score in charge? What about other compartments, such as the control room?



2) Is it worth having extra crew members to make up a dedicated damage control team, or is it easier to reallocate crew members from other compartments when damage is inflicted?


3) Is it better to have dedicated gun and AA crews, or, again, reallocate crew members with high gunnery scores when the positions need to be filled?



So far, I've been able to put together reasonably efficient crews, but I'm interested in seeing how other SH4 players start and/or develop a crew.

i agree with merc4ulfate. i am out of town at the moment otherwise i would reference some of my notes that have a bit more detail.
i used to operate with a short crew and move people around from watch to DC, etc but it got to be a PITA. now i operate with 65-70 crew and do less moving.
try it out each way and see what you like.
it's supposed to be fun.