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+# EaglerTiers Local Setup
+
+## Quick Start (Windows)
+
+1. Open PowerShell in the project root `eaglertiers`.
+2. Run:
+
+```powershell
+./run-local.ps1
+```
+
+This script will:
+- start a local MariaDB instance if needed,
+- seed sample players,
+- start the API + static frontend at `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+## Manual Commands
+
+```bash
+npm install
+npm run seed
+npm start
+```
+
+Discord bot (separate terminal):
+
+```bash
+npm run bot
+```
+
+## Notes
+
+- `.env` already includes default local DB settings.
+- Update `DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN` in `.env` before running the bot.