The simple fact is that above minimal crew will make your ship reload your weapons faster harder to board (if you have smart command placement) and slightly tankier againts small arms like machine guns and rifles. i always try to have 3 crew above min (so lets say 1 more bunk). i had a saw ship where saw stopped working every few secs cause there wasnt enough crew to carry coal after i changed it a little (i dont remember removed i eather removed some weapons or something or added 1 bunk) and the improvement was masive. (good video bts B) )
Definitely this. With higher crew capacity even if you suffer casualties to the crew you don't lose effectiveness nearly as fast since there's more guys to help out. You don't have your gunner leave to reload, you have a gunner *and* loader. If a fire breaks out you have extra crew to put it out instead of having to prioritize fire safety and take people off the guns. You get more benefit from more crew on bigger vessels since there's more to account for. BIG SHIP!
The simple fact is that above minimal crew will make your ship reload your weapons faster harder to board (if you have smart command placement) and slightly tankier againts small arms like machine guns and rifles. i always try to have 3 crew above min (so lets say 1 more bunk). i had a saw ship where saw stopped working every few secs cause there wasnt enough crew to carry coal after i changed it a little (i dont remember removed i eather removed some weapons or something or added 1 bunk) and the improvement was masive. (good video bts B) )
Definitely this. With higher crew capacity even if you suffer casualties to the crew you don't lose effectiveness nearly as fast since there's more guys to help out. You don't have your gunner leave to reload, you have a gunner *and* loader. If a fire breaks out you have extra crew to put it out instead of having to prioritize fire safety and take people off the guns. You get more benefit from more crew on bigger vessels since there's more to account for. BIG SHIP!
these videos are very helpful especially for newer players keep it up man!
Thank you so much!
Dude, I love you! I suck at this game and you're just what the doctor ordered! Please do more!
Thanks! I'll probably start up a new series soon'ish.