Issue in Windows GoG version - can't create kingdom

So...I downloaded my copy of DD from GoG. I get the main screen, but when I click the "edit" button for the kingdom name, I go to the black loading screen and stay there. The Play button is greyed out. I tracked down the link to create a desktopdungeons.net account and did so. I can log in, but still no progress. Game claims it's up to date when I click the update button. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling with no luck. Any suggestions?