#*mod talk

Sounds like you're having weight paint issues. If you're importing a model/mesh into the game, then you're gonna have to properly weight paint it. A quick walk-thru with gifs linked.

First off, I'm gonna use my Johnny mod as an example because lazy... sorry. Also, you won't have to do this with already in game meshes/models -- again, just using my mod as an example.

Make sure you have the template of whatever character you're replacing in Blender with your mesh (or meshes).

Step 1

Delete the vertex group of the mesh you're adding: Example Gif

Step 2

Select the template then your mesh and go into Weight Paint mode: Example Gif

Step 3

Select Weights --- > Transfer Weights

In the transfer weight data box, you'll see a lot of options. But, we're only interested in where it says Source Layers; change that from Active Layer to By Name: Example Gif

Step 4

Next, go back up to Weights and select Clean. Another box will pop up. Where it says Subset change Active Groups to All Groups, then enter the limit below that 0.001: Example Gif

Step 5

Back up to Weights and select Normalize (no boxes this time, yay I know). Then Weights again and select Smooth (sadly, a box). Change the Subset to All Groups. Iterations needs to be set at 5 (it may freeze for a second or 2; that's normal): Example Gif

Final Step

Back up to Weights and select Limit Total. Yet again, another box. In the box Subset should already be All Groups, if not change it to it. Below that set the Limit to 5: Example Gif

And just click back into Object Mode and your correct weights should be transferred over: Example Gif

Hey there! And that's awesome to hear, love it when others wanna learn how to mod.

I use several apps for my mods.

Firstly, you're gonna need to download thethiny's hook if you've never done so. This way, you can use mods. Never use this one as it's one heck of a way to get your account flagged and banned. Basically never allow anything that messes with the main games application onto your computer (it's also a good way to get a virus). That's why a majority use hooks. It does exactly that: hooks onto it.

Secondly, you're going to need the models, gear, skins, etc from the game. I made a short post here that tells you how to do that. Within that same post, I mentioned a tut or 2 about using Blender. Make sure you're using Blender 3.6 otherwise, the custom editor will not work with your custom/modded models.

Speaking of custom editor (UE), you're gonna need to be logged into your github account and enroll/join team Epic Games to be able to access the download for it.

If you need help setting up the custom editor and with Blender, let me know. If you're not bringing anything new into the game (like a whole new model that wasn't in the game) then it's like a 5 minute thing, but if you're adding something from another game (never add in anything that's copyrighted; paid 3d models from like Daz, etc), then you're gonna have to learn weight paint, UV editing and how to merge textures as models are limited material wise.

Example:

You will need a few plugins for Blender to be able to import and export your models properly.

PC

Blender

UE Viewer

Unreal Editor

You're good! And I don't mind explaining. Under the cut because longish reply. Also, if this doesn't answer anything or if you have any other questions you're more than welcome to come off anon and we'll continue the convo privately c:

is that something that can be fixed/changed in UEviewer or no?

That's my export options in UE viewer. You can change the type of file where I have it circled if you want, but it probably won't make a difference considering MK1 relies heavily on materials (MAT) rather than just the textures themselves.

Also, this is why I suggest exporting the textures as TGA.

Same texture exported as PNG and TGA. I can't actually be of much help without seeing what its doing on your side, so here's my Discord if you're comfortable enough to chat there about the problem. Username below:

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