Am 28.11.2014 07:36, schrieb Tim Cook:

>> The choice of controller device(s) also makes a huge difference. If you
>> can, I'd recommend grabbing some Joystick/Throttle combo plus rudder
>> pedals (or a joystick with a twisting grip, aka 3D joystick).
>
> I've got an SFS Flight Controller, but despite being a nice hefty stick
> only has 2 axes and 4 buttons plus 4-direction POV-hat.

I suppose you don't have the full joystick/throttle combo then.

If you like hefty gear (and have some money to spare), I'd personally 
recommend Thrustmaster's HOTAS Warthog combo (plus some rudder pedals; 
I've heard that CH's pedals are by far the best choice); if ruggedness 
is what you want, you'll never want anything else if you've tried them.

> Then I got a Saitek ST290 pro at Wal-Mart for like $20, it's got 6
> buttons, throttle, z-rotate, and 8-direction POV-hat...but a) the
> throttle is part of the joystick's base and b) it's really not
> comfortable to use for extended periods.

Looks like a suitable choice for starters.
Ever thought about trying some kind of dual-joystick setup, using both 
the SFS and the ST290?

> So far I've evaded inderdiction 4 or 5 times, got a nice 4000+ credit
> bounty from one of the hooligans trying to shoot me up, and learned that
> a fuel scoop is money well-spent (after having already spent over 8000
> cr. on refueling).  Have made it to Ross 154, next step is a jaunt over
> to Sol to have a look around, then back out to survey random unexplored
> stars for some easy money.

Sounds like a good start. What ship do you have at your disposal?

Make sure to grab your "Freagle" (the additional free Eagle that AFAIK 
all Kickstarter backers get, stationed near the place you started) and 
cash it in (or use it of course).

If you enjoy kicking some pirates' butts we might try to meet up some time.

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