Although I'm not the biggest fan of RPG I'm enjoying it. I'm playing as a mage which isn't the easiest class but it's my preferred class in any rpg.
Also started the CPP workshop project 1, this is a great chance for me to get my c++ down before I move onto my next project. Anyone know if future projects will involve graphics programming? 'Cos that would be like wicked, innit.
Regarding your crashing issue. Have you tried patching? I got the same error when alt-tabbing away, however after patching I believe it worked great.