You definitely did use more supplies in Sunless Sea, but I'm not seeing a clear correlation between number of crew and supply consumption in Sunless Skies and it's hard to test because it's hard to get rid of crew. Is it best to have as few as you can get away with or should you fill your ship up to the max?

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Yes it does, as more weight on your ship (cargo and equipment) drains your fuel faster.

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