Allow Unsigned UTOC UCAS and PAK Mod Loading

This patcher allows the game to load IoStore or non-IoStore pak files, supporting audio, texture, mesh, and material modding.

I released an updated patch ( https://www.nexusmods.com/mortalkombat/mods/7?tab=files&file_id=175 ) which should work for any previous or future releases.  I verified that it works for the Nov. 9 Omni-Man release.

Update to the latest version of the game and then download the latest version of the patch.  Unzip patch_proj.exe and stick it in MK12\Binaries\Win64 and then double-click patch_proj.exe ONCE, which will patch MK12.exe

If you run into any issues, do verify file integrity in Steam and then double-click patch_proj.exe ONCE, which will patch MK12.exe

Also set -fileopenlog in Steam's launch options

To install:

1) Make sure you have the original MK12.exe, especially if you installed my previous patch:  Right-click Mortal Kombat 1 in your Steam library, and in the "Installed Files" tab, verify the integrity of the game files.

2) Unzip patch_proj.exe and stick it in MK12\Binaries\Win64 and then double-click patch_proj.exe ONCE, which will patch MK12.exe

3) I recommend backing up your MK12.exe, although my program should also make a backup.

4) Double-click patch_proj.exe.  You should see a orig_mk12.exe, which is a backup of the original exe, and a new MK12.exe which is patched.

You also must set -fileopenlog in Steam's launch options:  right-click Mortal Kombat 1 in your Steam library, and in the "General" tab, scroll all the way down to launch options and type in "-fileopenlog", as shown in the image.

Only legacy pak mods (e.g., audio mods) should be in ~mods.  IoStore mods should be in LogicMods (e.g., in  steamapps\common\Mortal Kombat 1\MK12\Content\Paks\LogicMods ), not in ~mods.

Disclaimer:  Highly recommend keeping both the original EXE (which the patch saves for you as orig_mk12.exe), as well as the patched EXE, and only using the patched EXE and mods for customizing your local single-player experience, while using the original EXE when playing online.  We are not employed by the devs and are not responsible if anyone who uses this gets banned.

Sample audio mod

Sample texture mod

Sample material mod

Sample mesh mod

High-level MK1 (aka MK12) Modding Tutorial for Meshes and Textures

Author: peek6

complicated.  This guide focuses mostly on the differences between MK modding and modding other MK games.  For any questions, post to the MKsecrets and ModdingHaven discord servers on the threads here and here.