AD&D Toolkit - D&D Beyond like Website but for AD&D!

Its really good for old school gamers!

When I stumbled onto this site, I wasn’t expecting much, honestly. But then I spent some time poking around, and I have to say, it’s surprisingly good. If you’ve ever wished for something like D&D Beyond but for AD&D 1st Edition, this is about as close as you’ll get.

The site is called the AD&T toolkit, and it’s free. It feels like it’s made by someone who really understands the quirks and needs of old-school gaming. What really got me was how it handles some of the usual tedious stuff. Take encumbrance for example. Instead of just slapping a number down, it actually factors into how far your party can move on a hex crawl. That’s the kind of detail that most digital tools miss, but it’s super important for old-school play. It’s all right there, all at a glance.

The character sheets are smart too. You can add languages, weapon proficiencies, even upload custom images for your character or campaign. It lets you track treasure and gold, and you can keep a little “bank” area for storage if you want. The interface is clean and mobile-friendly, so you can run or play from just about anywhere.

One thing I found interesting was how it enforces race and class rules. If you try to make a dwarf cleric with a wisdom that’s too low, it won’t let you. It’s clear that they’re sticking close to the original ruleset, but they leave some room for homebrew if you want it. So, no more accidental nonsense characters unless you’re really trying for it.

For Dungeon Masters, the toolkit has a surprising number of modules. Surprise calculations take into account class and race bonuses automatically. There’s a campaign manager that lets you track days, expenses, and even your city’s details if you want to get that deep. It also links out to virtual dice and a sound manager with free sound effects, plus a shortcut to tabletopaudio.com for mood music. These extras, while simple, make the game flow smoother and keep the atmosphere alive.

I’m still exploring all the features, but I think this is a tool worth trying out. Whether you’re gaming online or face-to-face, it might just save you time and hassle. And best of all, it’s free. If you’re like me and enjoy old-school AD&D but want some modern conveniences, this could be a perfect fit.

I’m curious how you would use this toolkit. Do you see it fitting into your games? Maybe as a way to keep your notes neat or help new players get into the rules? Let me know in the comments. Until next time, keep it original, keep it old school, and good night.

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