[phenol]

You totally can get good at it, it's a skill like any other. I've won like 40 games out of 200 or so, and I'd say that I win about half of my games I decide to play past the first sector.

You just have to have a good feel for progression. Always fight as many ships as possible, and only leave the sector when the rebel fleet is riding your ass. Know which weapons, events, and upgrades are good, and roughly what order in which to get them.

I have played over 100 hours of FTL. Help me.

[WA]

I was often in the situation that I fought every enemy but either didn't have enough cash or the available weapons were pure crap and I couldn't progress much further, because I didn't have the equipment.

Since that happened way too often and I hate it if my success depends on dumb luck of weapon "drops", I don't play anymore.

[splawn]

Also, the using pause button is VERY important in this game if you want to get anywhere.