I Would Like to share this with everyone...

[etoven]

And that's the difference between having a 3d card and not having one. Anyone planning on using their computer for games should consider a decent 3d card as an absolute necessity, onboard graphics chips are awful.

My computer's 2 1/2 years old now, but it's still a pretty good machine... between that and how PC gaming isn't what it used to be, that is.

.... Oh yeah, how did you die? I tried standing where I thought was right under the Thwomp, but nothing happened. It's bouncing up and down too fast for it to actually hit me I guess. (Also, the game has no slowdown for me at 1280x960 with 50 droids and the Thwomp. Technically there's a moment of slowdown when I start the game or come back from a pause, but other than that nothing really.

I think I know the problem...
You may be using the old version, is the problem. Try uninstalling the game, re downloading the installer and installing the new version. I just posted a new version not five minutes ago. I think this will fix all your problems.