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How to Use DMV and Orcpub files
1. Getting Started
- Core rules: The site uses the official System Reference Document (SRD) from WotC, so you can begin building characters right away.
- Homebrew builders: Create custom classes, subclasses, items, etc., with the tools on the site.
- Export/Import: Share your creations as
.orcbrewfiles via the My Content page.
2. Content Ownership
Any material that infringes WotC or other copyrights is disallowed for distribution.
3. What Is an .orcbrew File?
- A plain‑text EDN file that imports custom content into DungeonMastersVault.
- Edit it with any text editor (e.g., Notepad++). A syntax highlighter can be downloaded here.
- For a step‑by‑step guide on creating homebrew classes, see the wiki: How-To: Homebrew Class Creation.
4. Hosting Your Own Server
- Unix: Follow the setup instructions in the project’s README.
- Windows: A dedicated installer is available to Patreon supporters via: Dungeon Masters Vault.
5. Troubleshooting
| Issue | What to try |
|---|---|
| Files vanish from My Content | Clear browser cache. If it keeps happening, your file may be corrupted. Learn about storage limits in the MDN docs. |
| Invalid orcbrew on upload | Export → test in incognito first; remove stray nil values if needed. Restore from backup and re‑upload. |
| Exporting custom items | Items are stored in your account, not as .orcbrew. You can’t export them directly. |
| Editing characters | Only your own characters can be edited. Share PDFs or links for others to view (no edit rights). And yes they need your orcbrew file as well. |
6. Known Issues (and quick fixes)
- Shield AC bug: Unequip before deleting; re‑add and unequip again to reset.
- Custom items not listed immediately: Reload the page after creation.
- Mundane items appear under “Magic Items.” – Manual filter needed.
- PDF display glitches for custom items.
- Prepared spellcasting classes: Use the Spells tab to set daily known spells.
- PDF overflow on Features & Traits page: It truncates; no auto‑pagination.
- Expertise not removed in Class/Subclass builders: Edit the
.orcbrewfile manually. - Selection ordering: Highest level unlocks should be at the top, lowest at the bottom.
- Nested selections: Works only in Subclass builder.
- Fighting styles via orcbrew: Requires a full class rebuild.
- Weapon attack stat restriction: Only STR or DEX can be used.
- Warlock Mystic Arcanum homebrew spells missing.
Tip: Keep your .orcbrew files version‑controlled (save them as another file or Git, GitHub Gist, etc.) so you can revert to working states quickly.
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