So I just recently got Arcanum, and I have an issue:

Whenever I run a new campaign, the intro plays all nice and fine, but when I get to the actual gameplay (the opening dialog) it's just a black screen with the dialog text on it. When continuing into the convo, the previous text just stays there while the new text overlaps it.

Anyone know what's wrong? I'm running on Windows 7 if that helps =/ and I definitely made the requirements for it.

Try adding the -no3d and -doublebuffer switches to the Arcanum shortcut. Great instructions (with pictures!) in the post by Stuff here:

http://www.gog.com/en/forum/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura/new_to_gog_just_bought_arcanum_questions_about_game/post3

Oh thanks a ton =D