OK so I read a few things about that if one saves around enemies and some Talan is crouching or something then the game will crash or when you load so what is the deal with saving. Also, is there some way to speed it up? I can understand the plot device was made to "fit the game" but it's very annoying as I prefer to save every 5 minute and not really having to worry about loading because I don't like to replay a section just because something was up with the save system.

God I wish someone would port this game to a decent engine without that voxels and such.. (Open Outcast doesn't count, there are other issues with the CryEngine as too demanding and I think it's not the original game campaign).

Diversify your savegames carefully and learn not to become too troubled.

I don't like the bugs either, but a limited save system promotes good play.