So dissappointed, because I can't run this game effectively.

The game runs fine, but then slows to 1 or 2 FPS at the beginning of the first turn.

Now, here is the wierd part: if I close internet explorer, the FPS shoots up to like 100 for the rest of the turn.  However, by the beginning of the next turn, I am down to 1 or 2 FPS for good.

It has to be some sort of network problem, with the game tying up resources trying to connect to the server or something.

Really sad, because I was excited to play MULE online.