[Gryffon300]

Hi, mates.
Just a further little tweak-type question for crew mangement.

I am happy with the better flexibility and options within 'Commander' (particularly for assigning multiple qualifications).

However, I am curious as to how people handle the new crew in a new profile, or new campaign. There are always 5 or 6 crew slots empty (1 officer, a few each pettys & sailors). Do you run first cruise with existing crew or use SH3's barracks (and spend some renown) to fill the empty slots? Or do you do it on later cruises. Is it possible/desirable to increase crew level from within Commander?

Thanks.