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Improved Initiative v3.14: Custom Statblock Fields

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Improved Initiative 3.13: Restore Combatants, Open5e Spells

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The D&D Beyond Importer now imports Spells

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Improved Initiative Tips: Tracking Spells and Limited Actions

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Improved Initiative v3.11: Duplicate Combatant

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Paragon Campaign Dashboard: Campaign Management

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I'm a veteran dungeon master and professional software engineer. I built Improved Initiative, a D&D 5th Edition combat tracker. I also created Paragon Campaign Dashboard, a powerful, customizable Virtual DM Screen and Game Prep Suite.

https://improvedinitiative.app/

https://paragondashboard.com/

Improved Initiative is a free web app for use at your in-person D&D game. It doesn't get between you and your players, by offering an easy way to manage initiative order and hit points. It also shows you stat blocks right when you need them, and comes ready-to-use with all official OGL creatures from D&D!

Paragon Campaign Dashboard uses cards to organize and reference your game prep, and empowers you improvise at your table with confidence. It's designed for any tabletop RPG, and is particularly well suited to story-focused play like in Apocalypse World or other PbtA games.

Your pledge helps pay for server costs and maintenance for these projects. In return, you'll get useful features like Account Sync and Epic Initiative. Thanks to all of the patrons for your support over the years!

How do I use Improved Initiative?

It's so easy! A tutorial will show you how to get started. There are many features that you can discover by exploring the settings menus.

Is it really free?

All the basic functionality of Improved Initiative and Paragon Campaign Dashboard will always be free. You'll never have to create an account to build and run encounters. Some features with extra server overhead, such as Account Sync, are granted to our Patreon supporters and Github contributors. The software is also free as in freedom- you can check out the source code and contribute on Github.

Can I suggest a new feature?

I'm always happy to see feature suggestions. Check out our community board to share your feedback. I periodically add new features to both the free app and Epic Initiative.

How do I report a bug?

The best way to report a bug is to open an issue directly on Github. If you don't want to create a Github account for that, feel free to email me the details directly.

Why aren't all the D&D monsters built into Improved Initiative?

Wizards of the Coast provides only the monsters in the D&D Basic Rules under terms of the Open Game License. You can add other monsters by hand, or you can import your own DnDAppFile data files with statblocks.

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The essentials for Improved Initiative. Prep your campaign anywhere, support the app.

Sync your statblocks and encounters across every device

Ad-free experience

Directly funds hosting and maintenance for the app

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Run effortless combat sessions and give your players the visibility they need for fast-paced encounters.

Custom Player View - share combat initiative on any device

D&D Beyond Importer - instantly load your statblocks and characters

Ad-free experience

Account Sync - prep at home, run anywhere

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The ultimate supporter tier for Improved Initiative. You believe DMs should have access to epic tools to run mythic games.

Every feature in Epic Tier

Funds hosting, maintenance, and stability

The most impactful way to support the project