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17/20Tabletop Initiative Tracker
Track turns, health and conditions for tabletop battles.
Beginner8h1 person16/20 fit
Build Tabletop Initiative Tracker for tabletop role-playing groups in ~8h with 1 person. Stack: Next.js + Socket.IO.
Why it wins: Niche but loved.
Build flow
01 · Problem
Game masters juggle paper notes during combat.
02 · Solution
A simple tracker for initiative order, health, conditions and timers that players can view on phones.
03 · Build
- 1Model combatants
- 2Build tracker
- 3Sync views
- 4Add timers
04 · Demo
Run a mock battle round.
MVP checklist
- Initiative order
- Health
- Conditions
- Player view
Tech stack
| Tech | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Next.js | Frontend + API routes | Web |
| Socket.IO | Realtime multiplayer | Backend |
Reference repos
Open-source projects you can build on. Links checked 2026-10-31.
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