I have this same problem! I've re-installed the game several times already. I've experimented a bit with it and starting the game ( without any mods or maps installed ) it allows me to go to the Cape of Distant Worlds. It's only when I go to put a custom map ( which is .fhm ) is when the game crashes when I try to go to the Cape or try to load in as a character that's already there. I can still, however, load in as a character that's already in a custom map. It only seems to be the Cape of Distant Worlds.