I mean just download all the versions, there is only a handful. Then when you play someone, just communicate and ask which version y’all want to use. Like I said, every version is technically the same outside of TE, at least gameplay wise.
I do agree though that it’s a turnoff, I believe MAME/Kaillera is a turnoff in general to a lot of people. Most people don’t want to go through all the trouble just to play a 30 year old game hardly anyone even plays anymore anyway. This is another reason I want a console/steam re-release. It’s just super convenient. Imagine if you could play UMK3 on ALL consoles. Including the Switch, previous gen (PS4/XB1), current gen, PC, etc, with rollback netcode. A man can dream I suppose…