One possibility on this CTD issue is a DirectX problem. I get the same (more or less) CTD problem in EQ as AH, and others in EQ have an issue with CTD. I know Verant is working on that problem also, and have released a couple patches to help fix it.
Just a thought. I don't get many so I posted it quickly.
Nah. Microcrud would never release buggy software. What am I saying!?