How do you like your sims?

[ichso]

Sinse the game is designed for all levels of players, SH3 fits a wide range of tastes.

I like mine realistic where the outcome is always in doubt. In SH3/GWX, I have a lot invested in a good and efficient crew, losing that would mean a lot.

I also like to get the feel for the period and this gives me a better understanding of history.

Without risk involved, I would get bored very quickly.

It's the same with me. Every little details that adds to realism increases also the atmosphere of the game. And that is perhaps the part of it I enjoy most so I play as realistic as possible. (But with external views for nice views when nothing happens )

More realism doesn't mean a worse playability though. It's just a different experience then.
Though I can understand that somebody who is not into every detail the game might give would rather turn them off so that he or she can concentrate on the things he likes more about the sim.