heh I realized right after I created my nick that 'BM' would be the initials. kinda fitting for bilge, I guess
well this doesn't bode well: I plugged in a USB sound device I have (Edirol) and made that the default sound playback device, and I listened with headphones. Things go fine until I hit the training again..then the same issues.
There must be some low-level incompatibility with my video hardware and the way the code is written. I might just go for broke and install GWX3 to see what happens.
heh I see Ubisoft has a total of 7 questions on their support site for SH3. You know you're desperate when you're checking the publisher's site!
I have an Nvidia 8800 card I plan to move out of my MythTV box so I think I'll try installing that.
thx for the tips, guys!