DungeonMastersVault – Quick‑Start Guide

DungeonMastersVault.com does not host or support .orcbrew files.
The authors of those files are the only ones who can help with them.

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Where to get news & help

Channel	What you’ll find
Discord	Real‑time announcements and community chat
Facebook	Updates, events, and discussion
Twitter @thDMV	Quick release notes
Blog	In‑depth articles & tutorials
Reddit /r/DungeonMastersVault	Community‑run discussions (not managed by DMV)

Tip: Follow at least one of these channels so you never miss an update.

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1. What is an .orcbrew file?

• The orcbrew format is the data container used by the site.
• Think of it as a “content file” that the website imports and displays.
• It’s plain text, so you can edit it with any editor (e.g., Notepad++).

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2. Bug reports or feature ideas

• Website bugs / feature requests: Submit an issue on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/DungeonMastersVault/dmv-site/issues
• Problems with .orcbrew files: Contact the original author of that file – we don’t provide support for them.

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3. Running your own copy

Yes! The source code is open‑source and available on GitHub.
It’s written in Clojure, but we also ship a Windows installer for Patreon supporters. See the repo README for detailed deployment instructions.

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4. Content disappearing from “My Content”

• Most likely your browser’s local storage is full, so it clears old entries.
• Clear your browser cache or free up space; then retry.
• If the problem persists, you probably have a corrupted .orcbrew file – ask in the community for help.

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5. “Invalid orcbrew” error on upload

• The site can sometimes inject nil values when exporting, making the file unreadable later.
• Test your exported file in an incognito window before re‑uploading to ensure it imports correctly.
• If you still see the error, bring the file up in the community for troubleshooting.

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6. Exporting custom items

You can’t export items as .orcbrew files.
They’re stored in the sites database and are not part of any exported content.