I've tried a number of different color management settings, the monitor OSD, and everything I can think of, it's actually an older Dell square monitor that I am using temporarily (stupid cat shorted out TWO wide-screens in one week marking them as territory) and I'm sure it will be fine once I go back to a normal display. Might try switching cables around, but good enough to know it's something unusual ... maybe a satanic ritual is called for.... anyways, love the game, and thanks for the reply!