The short version is that with the controller plugged in (tried different USB ports as well as computer reboots and such), the game automatically crashes once I open it. So I decided to dust off my Logitech Rumblepad 2 controller, and give that a try. Now, as most of you I suppose, I have the PC version, and playing with a mouse and keyboard (even with the mouse fix mod) is feeling somewhat disappointing.
I recently decided it would be a good idea to pick up this infamous game and give it a shot.