I try as much as i can to play "Real Time" I only speed up time when Im bored..but I actually like the sound of the waves and the possibility of the guys on watch screaming @ me while Im doing things around the house.
I often,when alone on Sundays(wife works and my day off) turn off everything in the house and just take a nap on the sofa next to the computer. The sounds of the waves crashing against the hull is actually kinda nice to fall asleep too. Not often but on occasion I am awaken from my sleep with "SHIP SPOTTED". Kinda kool If you have the time. (sometimes my sleep is too deep and well you know the outcome)
My wife thinks im insane when I drop to 80meters turn on the record player for the crew and then go to sleep. But thats SH3 for yaa!
Good Luck on your Real Time Patrol