I have downloaded multiple scrubbed links posted on another site, burned 4 copies(2x,1x,2.4x,4x) and even had someone send me a save after the intro crap. I assume it's something about the dump(FaTaL) Using the save that was sent to me, I can open rucksack and look at the map while on the farm, but as soon as I go into town my system freezes. We really NEED a new dump. I'm going to keep trying and I will post back here as soon as I find one.
If all else fails and I can't find one soon I might just rent this and dump it myself(assuming they have it in stock)
BTW I'm also using the Gecko loader.