About Initiative Tracker

Our Mission

Running combat in Dungeons & Dragons should be exciting, not overwhelming. As Dungeon Masters, we've all experienced the chaos of managing initiative, tracking hit points, remembering status effects, and looking up monster stats - all while trying to create an engaging battle.

Initiative Tracker was created to solve this problem. We believe that better tools lead to better games. By automating the tedious parts of combat management, DMs can focus on what matters most: storytelling, tactics, and player engagement.

Why We Built This

After years of DM'ing with pen and paper, spreadsheets, and various online tools, we knew there had to be a better way. Existing initiative trackers were often:

• Too complicated with features that got in the way
• Behind paywalls or subscription models
• Requiring accounts and personal data
• Slow to load with clunky interfaces
• Lacking modern features like AI assistance
• Not mobile-friendly for use at the table

We built Initiative Tracker to address all these issues. It's fast, free, privacy-respecting, and packed with genuinely useful features that enhance rather than complicate your game.

What Makes Us Different

Completely Free

No subscriptions, no "premium" tiers, no paywalls. Every feature is free forever. We believe great D&D tools should be accessible to everyone, whether you're a veteran DM or running your first game.

No Account Required

Start using the tracker immediately with no sign-up, no email, no password. We respect your privacy and don't collect or store personal data. Everything runs in your browser.

AI-Powered Without Hassle

Unlike other tools that require you to provide API keys or technical setup, our AI encounter generation works out of the box. Get 20 AI-generated encounters per day with no configuration needed.

Modern & Fast

Built with cutting-edge web technology (Astro, React, Tailwind CSS), the tracker loads instantly and responds immediately to your actions. No lag, no waiting.

Mobile First

Designed to work perfectly on any device. Use it on your laptop for full features or on your phone for quick reference at the gaming table.

Privacy Focused

Your encounters and data never leave your device. No tracking, no analytics, no selling your data. Just a tool that respects your privacy.

Technology Stack

Initiative Tracker is built with modern web technologies:

• Astro: Ultra-fast static site generation for instant loading
• React: Powerful, component-based UI for smooth interactions
• Tailwind CSS: Beautiful, responsive design that works everywhere
• TanStack Table: High-performance data table for managing combatants
• DND Kit: Intuitive drag-and-drop functionality
• D&D 5e API: Monster database from the SRD

We leverage cutting-edge web frameworks to deliver a fast, reliable experience for Dungeon Masters worldwide.

For Dungeon Masters, By Dungeon Masters

Every feature in Initiative Tracker comes from real experience running D&D games. We've DM'd for years across:

• In-person sessions around kitchen tables
• Online games through virtual tabletops
• Convention one-shots with strangers
• Epic long-running campaigns
• Quick pick-up games at game stores

We've felt the pain points firsthand and built solutions that actually work at the table. Features aren't added because they sound cool - they're added because they solve real problems that DMs face.

Community & Feedback

Initiative Tracker is constantly evolving based on feedback from the D&D community. We've listened to Dungeon Masters from around the world about what they need, what frustrates them, and what would make their games better.

Your feedback shapes the future of this tool. Every feature request is considered. Every bug report makes the tracker better. We're building this for you - the DMs who keep the game alive.

Our Values

Accessibility

Great tools shouldn't be locked behind paywalls. D&D is for everyone, and so are the tools that support it.

Simplicity

Complexity doesn't equal quality. We focus on features that genuinely help, not on adding options for the sake of it.

Privacy

Your data is yours. We don't collect it, track it, or profit from it. Period.

Quality

Every feature is polished and tested. We'd rather have fewer features that work perfectly than many features that work poorly.

Community

D&D thrives on community. We listen, adapt, and build based on what DMs actually need.

Legal Stuff

Initiative Tracker is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, their respective logos, and Wizards of the Coast are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Monster data is sourced from the D&D 5e System Reference Document (SRD) under the Open Gaming License (OGL). This ensures all content is legally available and properly licensed.

Get in Touch

We love hearing from the community! Whether you have:

• Feature suggestions
• Bug reports
• Questions about how to use the tracker
• Stories about epic encounters
• Ideas for improvements

Don't hesitate to reach out. Your input helps make Initiative Tracker better for the entire D&D community.