Deleted all KOTOR 1 files, did a fresh install
downloaded this mod in 7 parts + the patch
set all files in my KOTOR 1 folder to uncheck read only
replaced all "/" marks with "\" marks in changes.ini within the tslpatchdata folder in both the mod folder and the patch folder, also changed the dates and N/A back to normal
ran the mod installer as an admin, successful install
ran the patch as an admin, successful install
Now, got to the elevator leading to the lower sewers on Taris and the game crashes every time before I can get close enough to talk to the sith officer.
Until now with this fresh install and everything else installed correctly, the game has crashed upwards of 10 times and is borderline unplayable.
very excited for the next update so I can at least finish the 1st world in the game, and so that installing this mod over 15 times now isn't a complete waste