TF2 patcher for full-colored decals

Summary

This tool allows you to remove various restrictions when applying a decal to a decalable item in TF2.

In short, now you can apply fully-colored images to your Objectors, Flairs, Photo Badges and Clan Prides.

This is a June 2024 fix of tf2patcher. The original tool was abandoned and likely broke due to the TF2 64-bit update.

Is it safe?

Caution

USE AT YOU OWN RISK.

It is unlikely that this tool will be detected by VAC. However:

• It may be a good idea to take a look at current active issues;
• After running this tool, be sure to close TF2. You can then safely open it again. This is not strictly necessary, but it's best to clear all memory modifications before connecting to a secure server.

How to use

1. Download the latest release here;

2. Run tf2patcher.exe and launch TF2 (or do it in reverse, the order does not matter);

3. Now try applying a decal to your item - the preview pane should show a fully-colored image;

4. After you've applied your decal, close TF2 in order to remove any modifications caused by the patcher.

Building from source

Run make TARGET=32 or make TARGET=64, depending on which architecture you want to build for.

C11-aware compiler is required.

How does it work

What exactly gets patched:

• m_pFilterCombo->GetActiveItem() call gets changed to "mov eax, 1" (reg/imm32 form) - this forces an "Identity" filter no matter what the schema says;

• bDoBlendLayers conditional jump gets changed to an inconditional jump (this skips all blending code altogether).

Linux support?

Currently, this project can only be built for Windows (both x86 and x86-64).

I may add Linux support later, but I don't feel like doing it right now.

License

See UNLICENSE file.