I was running with mods but because of this, and just having bought both DLC's, I have done a fresh install via disk with Steam DLC install and game updates, and a game cache verification.
So now with no mods installed and a new character created I find the exact same thing happens. So now I'm stumped.
Prior to trying to start Honest Hearts I had not experienced a single crash in about 10 hours of play (which is a first), also I have avoided initiating any quests except for a Sheriff for Primm as I inadvertently freed the deputy.
The only other thing that might be worth mentioning is that I run this on Win 7 x64 Ultimate (fallout.ini is altered for the multicore fix, but that's it).
to recap:
Clean install
No mods
New Character created
Same crash
Out of ideas
Bummed.
Anyone have any ideas beyond what I have already done please?
This is way passed annoying. :banghead: