Munchausen - That's a good point, I forgot to mention that i'm using an LCD as well, which no doubt adds to the problem.
...And I see what you mean about a black background, I think i'll stick to a cluttered texture too.
Sergei - Thanks for that program! I've heard of it but I never realized it's application, it certainly is great! Just finished adding the .dds plug-in and feeling my way around.
Although, my knowledge is a little short when it comes to this stuff, it would seem that everything is normal when viewing the .dds' associated with the backgrounds. I'm going to try converting the format into .tga like SHIII style and editing the associated menu file entries.
Just hope I can find the time to do it all and figure it out. I hate this bloody issue...