THe point of the engine/motor room mask was so that you dont feel compelled to place un needed crew there. All you really NEED was the 3 machinests and 2 seaman to be at 100% effiiciency. The crew slots masked over are essentually a 5th wheel. Personnaly i the mask. Makes everything look neat and tidy. You can still place crew there, but their not needed. Particurally since i turned off fatigue anyway. I found myself micromanging too much and it drove me nuts. I've "delegated" that crap to my Executive officer so to speak
