Cool link - thanks, Snoekie!
To patch or not to patch:
Well, I had to patch, because I got vampired and needed to wear a ring that I couldn't wear without the patch. I haven't had any crashes since then. But I do understand that some may not want the patch, cause it fixes some bugs that can actually be considered perks in the game.
In any case, as Sazerac says, the patch is a last resort - best to have it and play, than not to have it and crash.
Mammawlin