Never switch tabs during combat again 📖

"What was that creature's AC again? And how much damage does its breath weapon do?"

There's nothing more frustrating than having to constantly switch between your initiative tracker and your monster manual during combat. You're trying to keep the pace up, maintain the tension, and suddenly you're fumbling through tabs trying to find that one stat you need right now. The moment's lost, the players are waiting, and you're stuck in tab-switching purgatory.

That's exactly why we've added integrated stat blocks to the Initiative Tracker. Now you can keep all your creature information right where you need it—no more tab switching, no more lost momentum. With optional stat blocks that integrate seamlessly into your combat tracking, you can roll checks and saves directly from the stat block, use built-in dice notation parsing for attacks and damage, and even link to external sources and spell references. Everything you need is right at your fingertips.

What's included in v1.4.0

Stat blocks 📖

• Integrated stat blocks: Add optional stat blocks to your creatures—keep all your battle information in one place without switching tabs
• Quick rolls: Easily roll ability checks and saving throws directly from the stat block—no more mental maths or separate dice rolling
• Dice notation parser: Built-in dice notation parser automatically creates dice buttons for damage and attacks—just click to roll
• External links: Add links to external sources and spell references—keep your resources connected and accessible
• Import/export: Full JSON import/export support for stat blocks—share your creatures or back up your data
• D&D Beyond import: Experimental D&D Beyond import via URL—quickly pull in creature data from your favourite source

Dice roller enhancements 🎲

• Damage type tooltips: Enhanced the tooltips to show damage types when rolling multiple dice—know exactly what you're rolling at a glance
• Result queue: Added a result queue to allow roll results to persist longer and stack—never miss a roll result again, even when rolling quickly

Battlefield Actions improvements 🎯

• Dice notation in actions: Added dice notation parsing and dice buttons to battlefield action descriptions—easily roll for damage without leaving your action notes

Behind the scenes 🔧

• Technology updates: Upgraded technology versions and packages to keep everything running smoothly
• Automated testing: Expanded automated test coverage to ensure reliability
• Cloud backups: Improved data persistence and added cloud backups for registered users
• Campaign import/export: Enabled campaign data import/export for registered users
• UX improvements: Fixed issues like dragging drawers when trying to select text to copy/paste, small but important quality of life improvements

What's coming next 🔮

This update brings us one step closer to the ultimate DM toolkit! Here's what's been ticking over in the background while this update's been cooking:

Currently working on...

• Custom notation dice rolls: Quickly key in your dice notations for calculated rolls (e.g. 4d8 + 2d6 + 10)
• Enhanced stat block features: Expanding stat block capabilities with more automation and integration options
• Performance improvements: Continuing to optimise the tracker for faster, smoother combat management

Ready to streamline your combat? 🎲

I hope integrated stat blocks help you run combat more smoothly without the constant tab switching. There's something satisfying about having all the tools you need right at your fingertips—no more fumbling for creature stats, no more lost momentum, just smooth, engaging encounters that keep your players on the edge of their seats.

If you've got thoughts on how we can improve stat blocks, or stories about how they've made your combat sessions run more smoothly, drop me a line! Your feedback shapes what we build next, and I'm always grateful for the support that makes these updates possible.