Thanks AD! I'll find that thread and post my settings there. I've tried a lot though!
I had a couple other issues today with GG.
First, I got weird autopilot issues after 'escorting' a vessel. After I followed it to its destination, the autopilot would collide me with either the ship, or the second time around, the planet. The planet collision was the most bizarre. I actually crash LANDED! I crashed and then found myself at the dock, then discovered I had completed the mission. I then undocked only to find my ship was 'dead.' I restarted and this time the game decided the mission was never completed and so it let me do it again. I had no problem the third time.
I noticed also that the ships are too prone to collision damage as compared to the original game. I'm flying a mission my 5th time in a row now, not because I can't handle the fight, but because centurions keep flying right into me! And not at thruster speed either. Just normal speed, with me having full shield. That should just go 'bump' and make a tiny dent in the shields.
Also how are factions handled? After my run in with Kroiz, I've been 100% hostile with bounty hunters. Now I'm working with them (Palan missions) and even those that should be friendly with me aren't! No biggie I just kill em all!! haha
I'll continue to play through the game and inform you of anything that stands out as odd =)