Mortal Kombat 4 SDK
Bringing back old memories
Cross-platform toolkit that takes a different approach to MK4 modding
Role
Code, Art
Tags
Programming C++ JSON CMake SDK 3D Modification NSIS
Overview
List of What You Can Modify
- textures - using mk4strip
- 3d models - using alter3d + asefix
- sounds - using mk4strip & automated audio converter
- game logic - using hex injection tool + a hex map for the known offsets
- installer - using NSIS
asefix
A little tool for .ase 3d models audit, fixing format compatibility issues with mk4 & automatic .hra generation
Why is the tool necessary? The creator of mk4strip presented very little information about the correct way to format .ase 3d models, how to generate .hra files & bone structure. As a result if stripe3d didn’t crash in the process, it produced a completely messed up .geo file.
injection
hex injection tool that modifies mk4.exe offsets to string pointers & intercepts win32 api calls
About
How To
The whole modding process is built around CMake. It automates everything with the help of a few configuration files. If something is missing or not used the propper way while building your modification, you will be informed with a meaningful explanation and pointed in the right direction.
Verified Technical Details
| Convertible Assets | filesys | |
|---|---|---|
| Textures | 256x256 BMP RGBAX 24-bit | 256x256 RLE 15-bit |
| Geometry | ASE (3DS Max ASCII) | GEO |
| Sounds | WAV PCM 8-bit 11025Hz Mono | WAV PCM 8-bit 11025Hz Mono, ESF |
Additional Software
Blender Addon - ASCII Export (ASE) - if it doesn’t work, try the one from the repository
3DS Max has .ase export by default