A solo maker used Claude Code to build an AD&D play toolkit

Getting a group together for a long tabletop role-playing campaign can be hard, so a solo AD&D toolkit was built with AI. The tool can replay old 1st and 2nd edition modules or create new campaigns during play. Dungeons are written in a structured , which the system uses to build maps and handle movement through large dungeon areas.

AD&D 2nd edition rules and setting details from Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms are stored so the model can refer to them easily. With Claude Code, the story quality ranges from acceptable to excellent. The pathing through very large dungeons works without problems through the .

With some extra work, the system could likely support other AI models. and setup steps may be shared if there is community interest.

Key points

  • Claude Code was used to build a toolkit for playing AD&D 1st and 2nd edition modules solo.
  • The system can replay old modules or generate campaigns during play.
  • Dungeons are defined with a that helps create maps and handle pathing.
  • AD&D 2nd edition rules and lore from Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms are included for model .
  • and setup instructions may be shared if enough people want them.
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