OK, just an update to my issue - I was about to file a proper bug report but was able to solve the issue. First of all I activated the "experimental" builds by choosing the proper setting in the Steam game preferences on the "Beta" tab. After that t…
Well, today the H2.O update became installed in my Steam copy of the game. I am able to start the game then I deleted my old saves and started a new game as recommended. I hit the same problem of a game freeze with "... not reponding" after a couple…