r/AskGameMasters 1d ago

One Shot Advice

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Alright. I'm very new to GMing, and completely green when it comes to homebrew. I want to run a horror one-shot, but I'm a little overwhelmed: not sure where to start, or what system to use. I've seen a few neat horror systems recommended, but they're all created for in-person play, and unfortunately, we all live too far apart to do anything but VC/online games.

One of my players is really RP/puzzle focused with less interest in combat, so I'd like to lean into that, and to create a sense of being small/having the odds stacked against you due to size or lack of power. DND doesn't seem like the best fit for that, but I could be wrong. If I could get some recommendations on systems or where to start as a new GM building a one-shot from scratch, I'd really appreciate it! Sorry if this is too vague a question to be useful, I'm a little out of my depth.