More questions from a semi-newbie

[DirtyACE]

Hi guys,

I have some questions in regards to the crew and renown.

1. I've returned from a patrol and now can give promotions and medals to my crew. Who should get promotions, officers or warrant officers or seaman? Also the same for medals. Should I give the more prestigious medals to my higher ranked crewmen or it doesn't matter?

2. I was also given more renown. From what I understand is that the more of it you have the better, however, it's spent when you buy upgrades for the boat or new crew members. So how do you keep the amount up? I imagine the medals and promotions that you get yourself also depend on this, but how do I keep it increasing while at the same time upgrading my boat?

3. In the realism settings there's one about the weapons officer gives help. What kind of help is he supposed to give? I don't think it's with torpedo targeting, because there's a separate option for that.

4. I'm able to recruit some better crewmen. Is it worth doing this? I mean it cost renown. Would it be better to just keep promoting the crew that you have already?

Thanks