Blades in the Dark Lite VTT

A powerful, app-like Virtual Tabletop for Blades in the Dark built in Google Sheets - designed for more playing, less admin.

What Makes This VTT Special

App-Like Capabilities, Google Sheet Flexibility

The VTT now feels like a proper app rather than just a spreadsheet! Only the file owner can edit behind-the-scenes formulas, while players can only modify what they're supposed to. No more accidental deletions or someone breaking the entire sheet mid-session! But the GM can make changes if they need to, unlike in most apps.

Deep Cuts + Vanilla Flexibility

Pick which rule modules you want to use vanilla rules for and which to use Deep Cuts rules for. The character sheets update automatically! Everything adapts to your preferences - playbooks, crew sheets, abilities, and more.

Super GM-Friendly

See ALL your PCs' info on a single screen! The Dashboard tab displays a read-only view of up to 16 PC character sheets at a time. Track harm levels with color-coded visual cues, monitor encumbrance at a glance, and keep everyone in sync with shared clocks that mirror across all PC sheets.

One Sheet Per PC

Each PC gets their own tab (PC1-PC16), with everything they need (character info, clocks, dice roller) all on one screen. Pick a tab, name your character and select your playbook. The appropriate starting dots, special abilities, contacts, items, and more fill in automatically.

Integrated Tools

• Sleek Progress Clocks: Easy-to-use circular or non-circular progress clocks for everyone
• Faction Tracker: Track faction status and progress clocks for any faction the crew interacts with
• Roll Log: Every dice roll is automatically recorded with timestamp and results
• Session Zero & Safety: A one-screen guide and log for session zero info, including safety tools
• Zones: Fate-style Zone "maps" with movable tokens for when you want more than Theater of the Mind
• Names: Quick reference list of names for NPCs
• Rules Cheatsheet: Expandable sections with key rules organized for easy reference

Connected Resources

The PC load section links to a free database describing all Blades in the Dark items.

Built for Less Clicking, More Playing

This isn't some polished commercial app, but honestly? It does things dedicated VTTs don't even attempt. Built by a GM who wanted to spend more time on the fun stuff and less time on admin and clicking through screens during sessions.

How to Get Started

1. Make a copy of the sheet to your Google Drive
2. Select the rule modules you want to use (Vanilla or Deep Cuts)
3. Hide unused PC tabs to keep the screen uncluttered
4. Share with your players (they'll only be able to edit what they should!)

This work is based on Blades in the Dark™, a trademark of One Seven Design, and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license.