I'm getting a recurring crash to desktop whenever i try to enter the improved Small Teeth Pass area. Tactics readme states that the iSTP is not compatible with TDD but i'm not running that mod. Entry to STP is apparently required before the other two wilderness areas become accessible. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas?

The search function dug up some interesting threads on iSTP. I am NOT the kind of player that enjoys bashing my head on "impossible" battles, but i'd still like to give this one a go. Nothing else left for me to do before Suldanesselar...

I was able to enter and clear the Forrest of Tethyr area through the main quest which then allows access to the North Forrest. This area too though, is causing CTDs.

Apart from a headache, what exactly am i missing out on by skipping these two areas?