Welcome to 4d4

A Game for Gamers Who Think for Themselves

Tabletop RPGs used to be about creativity, not corporations. Now, the big names in gaming care more about selling you the next book than about helping you tell better stories. They want you addicted, not inspired—locked into a cycle of expansions, rule updates, and paywalls just to feel like you're "really playing."

That’s not 4d4.

4d4 is an RPG built for players, by a player. A game that respects your intelligence, values your creativity, and doesn’t demand your wallet every few months. We don’t tell you what kind of stories to tell—we give you the tools to build them your way. Whether you're a veteran GM or picking up dice for the first time, this game is meant to be yours to shape.

This Quick Start Guide will teach you the basics, but the Core Rulebook unlocks the full depth of play. Not because you need it to "really play," but because it offers even more tools to create your own worlds. We’ll never tell you how to run your game. That’s your call.

How 4d4 Stands Apart

✔ No Paywalls, No Bullsh*t – No endless expansions just to “keep up.”
✔ A Framework, Not a Rulebook – The system adapts to you, not the other way around.
✔ DIY, Player-First Design – Inspired by the golden age of RPGs, not corporate trends.

If you’re tired of bloated rulesets, overpriced supplements, and companies telling you how to have fun—welcome to 4d4. The dice are in your hands.

How 4d4 Uses AI—Because It’s Just One Guy

Some companies hide their AI use. I don’t.

4d4 exists because of AI—because I am one person doing what entire teams at corporate publishers do with millions in budget. Without AI-assisted tools, this project would be impossible to bring to you at this scale, quality, and price.

But let's be clear: AI does not replace creativity—it enhances it. I use AI for formatting, refining, and assisting in production, but every rule, every system, every word that makes 4d4 what it is comes from a human mind.

✔ Hand-Designed, AI-Assisted – The heart of 4d4 is human. AI helps refine the vision, not dictate it.✔ No Lazy Automation – This isn’t about mass-producing soulless content; it’s about making one person’s vision actually possible.✔ Better Access, Lower Prices – AI keeps production costs down, so more people can play without breaking the bank.✔ A Respectful Balance – This isn’t about “man vs. machine.” It’s about using every tool available to make the best game possible.

I get it—people fear AI because they’ve seen it used carelessly. But this isn’t that. Without AI, 4d4 wouldn’t exist. If you think independent creators shouldn’t have access to the same efficiency as corporate giants, then maybe this isn’t the game for you.

If, on the other hand, you believe that tabletop RPGs should be about creativity, freedom, and accessibility—then welcome to 4d4. You’re exactly where you belong.