u/turbulentFireStarter

I just got a SpaceMouse to use when modeling a few days ago. I really love it and I am mostly picking it up quickly. But I thought it might be fun to make a simple “game” to help drill the skills in. This is in the same conceptual vein as Aim Trainers some people will use with FPS games. The Aim Trainer itself is so simple it can really hardly be called a game, but its still pretty fun and addictive and does a good job of helping you tighten skills.

You can technically play the game without a SpaceMouse, but unless you were a QWOP god, I dont think it will be much fun without a SpaceMouse.  You can configure it through the same system panel you use to configure your bindings in all the other SpaceMouse apps.  

Let me know what you think! Hope its fun/helpful for others. 

My family and I are seriously considering a 55–65' power catamaran to live aboard for a year or more. Before we get deep into brokers, surveys, and models, we want a realistic trial of the actual lifestyle.

To be clear: we're not looking for a freebie or a favor. We'll pay market rates, use a licensed captain/crew where appropriate, and keep it professional. We are in the Seattle area but are willing to travel.

What we want to test is whether our family can function on a boat close to what we'd buy — less "vacation charter," more "can we live like this?" Specifically:

• How my wife handles motion on a larger multihull (she's prone to seasickness — we know no boat eliminates it, but want to feel what this size/class is actually like)
• Everyday routines: meals, sleeping, downtime, privacy, storage, noise
• How our young son does with the space, safety boundaries, and play
• What it's like when weather dictates the schedule
• Which layout/features matter far more in real life than in listings
• Whether the idea still feels exciting after a few days — or just romantic from shore

For those who've bought, owned, chartered, or crewed larger cats:

1. Best way to find this kind of trial — charter broker, owner/operator, crewed charter company, yacht club network, delivery captain, something else?
2. Regions where it's much easier to arrange? We'll travel for the right opportunity.
3. Is a week-long crewed charter the right test, or would you structure it differently?
4. What should we ask before booking so we don't end up in a "luxury vacation" that teaches us nothing about living aboard?
5. Any red flags in our thinking?

We're early enough that blunt advice is welcome — we'd rather learn the hard truths before buying than after.

Thanks in advance.