I'm having the same issue. First time player and first time installing, and I'm running out of patience. I happened on this game by chance, and because it reminded me of another that I played and loved, I dropped what I'm currently playing to try it out, and I'm getting no where.
I don't think it's a problem on our end. Oh well, it was worth a shot. I don't know if I'll check this post later or not.
Edit: Nevermind. I found the newer proxy file C Del posted on page 2. Seems to be patching properly now.