nope i didn't but i'll try that now
edit: the game doesn't even start in win 98 compatibility mode .. the splash screen shows up as usual, but then the process is killed without an error.
i run the game as admin, i even disabled my firewall but nothing changed.
eidt 2: I've got it to work now ..
for anyone who comes across the same problem, if you have multiple controllers attached to your pc, Starlancer will most likely have problems finding the right controller and therefore won't use any of them.
you have to unplug all gamecontrollers except the one you'll be using for SL and restart your pc. after that your joystick will work as it should in SL.
thanks to anyone who tried to help me.