For the joystick, not sure I can help. My Logitech Extreme 3d has no problems working with the game in XP or Vista. Contact the manafacturer of your Joystick is probably the best option unless someone else comes along.
As to the Out of Sync message. Most server operators run security. For some reason the security does not like what Mad dog or GOG did to the Baronmmp.exe file to keep the game from asking for the CD.
Here is what Stanski57 wrote in: [url=]http://www.gog.com/en/forum/red_baron_pack/_amp_quot_out_of_sync_amp_quot_message_on_servers_no_sound[/url]
"Gen de Deville's Hell server *Out of Synch*
KK WF7 server *Out of Synch*
Black Adder's server *Out of Synch*
Pop's NFM Island server *Net Timed Out*
Swordfish Island server *Net Timed Out*
Blacket NFM Island server OK
Then I replaced the Baronmmp.exe with one from a old working install !
All was ok, no *Out of Synch* or *Net Timed Out* message.
So I think the problem is the Baronmmp.exe
Also if I reinstalled the RB3d1078 patch this would fix the problem "
Me again,
If patching does not work, go to [url=]http://www.wings-of-valor.net/[/url] and post there and I will send you Barronmmp.exe from my game (from a CD version and patched). You can also get the 1078 patch at Wings of Valor and numerous helpful bits of info.