Dead-is-Dead is normally how I play. It is the only way to take the simulator seriously. One is much more cognizant of making mistakes and avoiding "Bernard" tactics when screwing up means permanent game over. The only exception is in the wake of a game crash or a critical bug that results in an unexpected loss. I have learned in both lost careers and aborted patrols that Time Compression is not your friend. This is true even if you never exceed 128x to avoid the weather bug.
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