So I downloaded the dx8 to dx9 patch and the game ran flawlessly through the videos (maybe a little fast but whatEVR), BUT once gameplay begins instead of sprites for individual characters, including myself it represented by a tanned out representation of us in the anatomical position. Its very strange, I am able to navigate the game as normal excet my sprite makes no changes during actions, I float toward my destination as if I'm magneto. Please help me, I love this game.