ah but since i never installed 1.4, that presents a whole new problem. because apparently its a new bag of worms if you don't. typically, one shouldn't have to install each patch successively except when otherwise told to do so.
did you have the same problem i did with the summoning doll after installing your patches? when you open inventory and click the summoning doll to summon the skeleton, does it appear and play continues, or does the game crash to desktop?