That really sucks. @fx801p are you able to link me to your original bug report? I ask because if it is not yet included in my thread I linked to @Lexakb I will add yours in, as well as hers. I will then fire the thread back up.
Sadly it sounds like this issue is alive and well. This whole situation is execrable; having the textures not load in on ones battle axe is one thing. But being completely and utterly unable to play the game you purchased is unacceptable.