README.md

ModTek

ModTek is a mod-loader for HBS's BattleTech PC game. It allows modders to create self-contained mods that do not over-write game files. ModTek is run at game startup and dynamically loads mods that conform to the mod.json format. Mod dependencies are resolved and load order enforced without needing to edit the VersionManifest.csv.

Since BattleTech 1.7, HBS introduced their own mod-loader, which is based on an older ModTek version. It is missing many features of newer ModTek versions, including DLC support.

Topics

• Installation Instructions
• Changelog
• How to contribute to ModTek.

Modding

• A Brief Primer on Developing ModTek Mods
• The mod.json Format

JSON Modding

• Writing ModTek JSON mods
• Advanced JSON Merging
• Manifest Manipulation
• Dynamic Enums / DataAddendumEntries
• Content Pack Assets

DLL Modding

• Writing ModTek DLL mods
• Development Guide
• Preloader and Injectors
• Logging with ModTek
• HarmonyX Support

Custom Types

• DebugSettings
• SVGAssets
• Custom Tags and Tagsets
• SoundBanks
• Custom Video - TBD
• Assembly - TBD