Another year of basketball gaming on our PCs, another year of modding, another year of fun. Let's see what we have!
Before we start
If you're a modder or an NBA 2K12 gamer and you see something missing (your mod thread, some game info), please reply or PM me, and I'll make sure to add it to the list ASAP. Also, if you want a description added next to a mod of yours, feel free to tell me and I'll add it.
I have questions regarding the game!
Make sure to look at the General NBA 2K12 FAQ first, then read on!
What files has 2K updated so far? Do I really need to use Keep My Mod?
Besides the Roster, which 2K updates more or less regularly, and the new shoes it adds regularly as well, the files that have been updated are in this thread.
Installing mods for the above files the regular way (overwriting the files in the installation directory) won't work anymore, as the game won't use them, and will always use 2K's updates instead. If you want to use your mods for these files instead of the official updates, you'll need to force them on the game using Keep My Mod.
So, how do I improve my NBA 2K12 experience?
Thankfully, unlike Console editions of the game, the PC edition has an energetic and always active modding community. So here's the rundown of what you can find in NLSC to improve your game.
Upvote your favorite modders and mods, get them higher in each category!
More info here.
Rosters
The base for a good experience. You need the latest and greatest rosters, which usually include the latest transfers, updated ratings, coach profiles, skills, rotations, signature moves, etc. Here's what we have:
- Hawk23's Ultimate Base Roster
- Albys Realistic Roster
- Kova's Comeback Roster
- yonly1ME's Roster
- InsaneVert's Roster
Partial Roster Updates
Signature shots, accessories, tattoo setups, and all the other smaller roster updates that can be implemented in any roster, even yours!
Signature Shots
Accessories
Sliders
Nearly every variable that affects the gameplay can be edited and adjusted to your liking. Specific slider sets try to either achieve more realistic stats, better gameplay, gameplay that's more fun, or any combination of the above.
- Leftos' Improvements on RedLogic's Sliders - only worked on it pre-patch, get something else for post-patch 2K12
- Albys Sliders for his Realistic Rosters - may work fine with any other roster as well, try them out!
- sevin0seven's NBA 2K12 GameSlider - getting positive reviews from pretty much everyone, so check them out
Draft Classes
Get realistic future rookies for your Association!
- Leon40's Draft Classes - scroll below the arena mods to get to them
- Nictional Draft Classes - includes a very detailed 2012 draft class, as well as fictional ones carefully crafted for association mode, including cyberfaces for the players
Superglobals
The Global file contains textures, settings and models used everywhere in the game, such as skin textures for the players, specific game icons, etc. Superglobals combine several modders' work on many fronts into one file, so check out each superglobal's feature list to see what updates you're getting with it.
- UAR's SuperGlobal
- BehindShadow's ShadowMod Central
- Leftos' Superglobal Codename Moose
- SeanJohn1414's Shadow Modded Globals & Shadow Mods
- G-Funk's Superglobal Psycho Blast
- BS' Superglobal Shadow Blast
Global additions
Mods that you can import into your global file, if you're using the default 2K global, or a superglobal that doesn't have this specific mod.
- TNeckDME's Enhanced Series - improves arms and legs skin texture, accessories colors, coach suits
- Michaelvlutz49's 2K12 Mods
Cyberfaces
Cyberfaces are the players' faces' models, as well as face and body textures. Although 2K does a modest job providing good cyberfaces for most players, the modding community amazes us every year with its work on this front. Take a look!
- 123rockstar's Complete and Updated List of Cyberface Patches for NBA 2K12
- JaoSming's Rookie Arm Fix - fixes the black arms on 2K's default rookie cyberfaces
- MGX's Cyberfaces
- BBMyLove 2K12 Cyber Camp
- BabyFace's Cyberfaces
- XpLosibo's Lockout Update
- StompMyJordans' Cyberfaces
- The_Blueprint83's Cyberfaces
- koresh_NIK's Cyberfaces
- B3LyA's Cyberfaces
- Ily94's Cyberfaces
- RapBoy's Cyberfaces
- TNeckDME's Enhanced Generic Cyberfaces
- Mutiny's Cyberfaces
- R4ZoR's Cyberfaces (New Thread)
- R4ZoR's Cyberfaces (Old Thread)
- rflo99's Cyberfaces
- IronMike323's Cyberfaces
Player Portraits
Just like the name says, these mods update and add new player portraits into the game. Look for the player portraits mod that's compatible with the modded roster you downloaded for the best experience.
- U-T-P 1985 ESPN Player Portraits
- Wim.vl's Team-Neutral Portrait Update
- Solovoy's Portraits
- Mr.Xcitement96's Portraits
Arenas
Get the latest and most realistic arenas for your favorite teams ...or the whole league while you're at it!
- Great41's Arenas
- Verminator's Arenas
- Sixers85's Courts
- Mythbuster's Arenas
- Leon40's Arenas
- CJS007's Arenas
- PUSH HD Court Mods
- dRoseBulls HD Courts
- JaoSming's 10 Court Basic Update
Partial Arena Updates
Some modders are good at some stuff, some are better at other stuff. These modders know their work in a specific part of the Arenas, and offer these updates separately.
- JoeJames' LED & Normal Dornas for 30 Teams - scroll below the jersey updates to find them
- TNeckDME's Enhanced Sidelines - improves crowds, cheerleaders, camera crew, ballboys and scorekeepers
- Vl@d Zola Jr.'s Court Logos Normalizer - get the real logos on all arenas if you have a US copy of the game
- Jowe's Updated Cheerleaders, Referees & Commentators
Jerseys
Jerseys are as important to the game as coffee is to a good breakfast of mine. And in Clark Kellog's words, "DON'T MISS BREAKFAST!"
- JoeJames' Jerseys
- z_dize's Shoddy Jersey Concepts
- Jowe's Jerseys
- Leftos' Miracle Jersey Packs - includes JoeJames' full uniform update in a single download (with and without Miracle Jersey lighting effects)
- JaoSming's Complete Uniform Lighting Update - all 488 default 2K uniforms with Miracle Jersey lighting effects
Shoes
You're going on the court wearing THAT? You can't be serious. Here's some better shoes for you to select from.
- Dmayne's HD Shoes
- kalmelo's Shoes
- CHNxiaoju's Complete Shoe Update (a.k.a. "Real Shoes System")
- homicide1550's Kicks Fix
UI & Overlay
Every mod that tries to improve on the game's user interface and overlays should be here!
Full Network Mods
- MGX's NBA TV Mod - scroll below the cyberface mods to find it
- MGX's ESPN Mod
- Fwks NBA TV Mod (Dim Light version)
- Sixers85's TNT Mod - scroll below the arena mods to find it
Icons & Logos
ENB Shadow & Color Mods
Realistic ENB mods try to offer crisper colors and improved shadows throughout the game, but you can find ENB mods for any taste, such as cel-shaded ENB mods, classic TV ENB mods (for black & white gameplay), etc.
Miscellaneous
Mods that don't fit into any other category will be put here. They're the last -but not least- mods! You have to check them out!
- JaoSming's Unlock All Settings Mod - unlocks all the game's unlockables in case you lost your achievements or don't want to go through them in order to get the additional content
- Thor16's Tattoo Package
- JaoSming's "Swish" Remover
- JaoSming's Replay Target Remover
- Tarokes11's Tattoo Patch
Total Conversions
Total Conversions are mods that change the game's core, by either completely replacing the roster (NCAA, FIBA, Euroleague, etc), arenas (Street), jerseys, etc. They should provide you with a whole new gameplay experience, if you ever get bored of the NBA or just want to try something new.
- G-Funk's Complete Guide to Total Conversion Mods
- JaoSming's NLSC Roster - NLSC Members in the NBA!
- JaoSming's All Pro Basketball - NBA Stars and Role Players from the Past and Present collide in this generic league. Based on the premise of All Pro Football 2K8, this mod lets you mix and match all the players available in NBA 2K12 to your liking.
- JaoSming's NBA Street
- TNT23's All-Time All-Stars - the best players of each team's past, present, and future in the respective teams
- Retroswald13's Ultimate All-Time Franchise Mod
Tools
From the beginner to the expert, modders need tools. If you want to get into modding or want to find that missing tool that does the job you wanted, look here!
- Complete list of Tools for NBA 2K12 - a list compiled by JaoSming, one of the people running the place, that holds all the available tools
- JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler - a tool that allows you to enable and disable mods, keep backups of your original files automatically when installing a mod, keep mod profiles, and other related features
- Leftos' NBA Stats Tracker - a team stat tracker & analyzer for NBA 2K12, the real NBA league and any custom league you want; with features such as stat averages and rankings, scout reports, head-to-head comparisons, CSV exports, and more; also offers a donation version that works around this year's Team Stats bug in Association and other careers, that will become free in late February to early March
