The Logitech problem was fixed with a TracIR upgrade I believe. It was very real, mine was a problem with the Logitech mouse software and I had to disable the software to allow TracIR to work properly.
It does sound like too much light though.
Beard
Hard core makes it harder to shoot down the AI but it also makes it harder the AI to shoot you down. I don't know how it applies to MP but I flew a mission in campaign mode last night and managed to down a couple of Abs using and SE5a. The combat was pretty intense but I think it is a general plus.
Beard
You will join the war from the beginning then join the war from the beginning, then join the war from the beginning,..... I haven't successfully completed 17 hrs let alone the war. Heck I would be happy to stay around long enough to get a plane upgrade, lol. If you're into immersion you will love it.
Beard