Character select screen. No error just locks up

[Tenpo SoulBlighter]

Hey folks!

OLD EQer here and recently found Project 1999. Really want to get back in the game. I have installed all necessary files and have started the game. Even played a bit! However, after installing Duxa's All In One, I get to character select screen and the game locks up. It never actually displays a screen after that, much less loads.

Win 8 system here with Geforce card. I have modified the ini file to reflect same resolution as load to see if that was the issue and it didnt work. Have been working on this for several hours now and am stumped. Would love some input from those who are in the know. All drivers, etc current.