The following tables supercedes all gun information in any of the sourcebooks. The new format generalizes each Weapon category by weapon ammo type and provides more accurate and useful information for the Storytellers and Players. Because of the slight deviation from standard White Wolf mechanics, here is a very quick overview of the chart and the mechanics we will use. Each heading in the chart (as well as gun notes), links to Wikipedia for more information.
Firearms Chart:
Weapon: This is a listing by category
and bullet caliber. For our purposes, it does not matter if the weapon
is a Smith & Wesson or a Colt. As long as it is a .38, it is a .38! Yes, this is generic, but it is a storytelling game, not a ballistics game.
Accuracy: This is the Accuracy modifier. This is the amount of dice
you add to your Dex + Firearms roll. Although some weapons are noted for being more accurate than others, we feel that the various bonuses can compensate for this.
Damage: Unless specified, Firearms do Lethal damage by default.
This is automatically reduced to Bashing for Vampires. Your damage dice
pool is equal to this number plus any remaining successes after your hit
has succeeded. This is the difference between bullets grazing and bullets killing.
Actions: This replaces the old Rate category. This is the mechanical
limitations of the weapon and represents how many times in a round you
can pull the trigger by using Multiple Actions (Dice Splitting) or other
speed based powers (such as Rage). Crossbows take 2 automatic actions
to reload. Bows take an action to reload until the Archer has 3 dots in
Archery, and then can fire 1 per round. Archery 4 allows two shots to
be fired per round and Archery 5 permits three. These extra shots assume
the arrow is immediately available, such as in a line before the archer.
Ranges: This category is expanded from the old rules. Anything
less than or equal to the first number (and not point blank) is a difficulty
6. Anything greater than the first number is difficulty 8. The second
number represents the maximum effective range of the weapon. Although the weapon may shoot farther, it isn't accurate. The numbers represent
meters as the scale.
Clip: How many bullets or charges the weapon can hold. Many weapons can chamber an additional round.
Conceal: Pocket, Jacket, Trenchcoat, None
Availability: Common represents a normal person can feasibly obtain
the weapon legally through proper channels. Controlled generally requires
the use of influence, as these weapons are restricted to police or other
specialized personnel. Illegal Common weapons (such as unlicensed or hot
weapons) would also be considered Controlled. Restricted is generally
illegal or military based and always require Storyteller permission and
justification. Please note that Availability and Cost have not been changed for Ahadi East Africa yet.
Cost: "In some parts of Africa, a Soviet-designed AK-47 assault rifle, coveted for its simplicity and firepower, can be purchased for as little as $6, or traded for a chicken or sack of grain.(Link)"
Maneuver Chart
The Maneuver Chart is self explanatory and represents standard White Wolf mechanics. Additional information is provided in the Notes section of the Chart.
Ammunition Chart
For specialists, this chart covers some standard and non standard ammunition types. The bonuses and penalties apply to the base weapon type being used. Most of these are restricted or controlled for police or military use only. Many are generally illegal regardless of permits. And let's face it, in Africa, most are going to be impossible to get.
Firearms Chart
| Weapon | Accuracy | Damage | Actions | Ranges (m) | Clip | Conceal | Availability | Cost |
| Revolver Pistols | ||||||||
| .38 caliber | — | 4 | 3 | 12/40 | 6 | P | Common | $600 |
| .357 magnum (Colt Python) | — | 5 | 3 | 12/50 | 6 | J | Common | $850 |
| .44 magnum (Colt Anaconda) | — | 6 | 3 | 12/50 | 6 | J | Common | $525 |
| .454 Casull | -1 | 7 | 2 | 14/70 | 6 | T | Common | $1400 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistols | ||||||||
| .22 caliber (Walther P22) | +1 | 3 | 4 | 10/20 | 10 | P | Common | $250 |
| .32 ACP (Walther PPK) | — | 4 | 3 | 12/40 | 7 | P | Common | $500 |
| .380 auto (M1934) | — | 4 | 3 | 12/40 | 7 | P | Common | $475 |
| 9 mm (Glock 17) (P99) | — | 4 | 3 | 12/50 | 16 | P | Common | $500 |
| 10 mm (Colt Delta Elite ) | — | 5 | 3 | 12/50 | 9 | J | Common | $700 |
| .45 caliber (SW 457) | — | 5 | 3 | 12/50 | 7 | T | Common | $500 |
| .50 caliber (Desert Eagle) | — | 6 | 3 | 20/70 | 7 | T | Common | $1400 |
| Machine Pistols -(Max effective range is roughly 25 meters; Generally use burst attack) | ||||||||
| 9 mm (uzi pistol) | — | 4 | 3 | 12/50 | 15 (20) | J | Restricted | $1400 |
| .32 ACP (standard) (vz61) | +1 | 4 | 3 | 12/50 | 10 (20) | J | Restricted | $1200 |
| 9 mm (micro uzi) | — | 4 | 3 | 12/50 | 20 | J | Restricted | $800 |
| .380 ACP (MAC-11) | — | 4 | 4 | 12/50 | 16,32 | J | Restricted | $1200 |
| .45 (Mac-10) | — | 5 | 3 | 12/50 | 30,32 | J | Restricted | $800 |
| Submachine Guns | ||||||||
| 9 mm (full frame) (H&K MP5) | — | 4 | 3 | 50/200 | 15, 30 | T | Restricted | $750 |
| 9 mm (small frame) (Uzi) | — | 4 | 3 | 50/200 | 30,32,40,50 | J | Restricted | $2500 |
| .45 ACP (H&K UMP 45) | — | 5 | 3 | 50/100 | 10,25,30 | T | Restricted | $500 |
| Assault Rifles | ||||||||
| 5.45mm Russian (AK-74) | — | 8 (tumble) | 3 | 140/500 | 30 | N | Restricted | $750 |
| 7.62mm Russian (AK-47) | — | 7 | 3 | 140/300 | 30/40 | N | Restricted | $125** |
| 5.56 NATO (M16) | — | 7 | 4 | 140/550 | 20/30 | N | Restricted | $940 |
| 7.62mm NATO (H&K G3) | — | 8 | 3 | 140/500 | 20 | N | Restricted | $800 |
| Shotguns - (Sawed off -1 to Acc) | ||||||||
| 12 gauge pump (SPAS-12) | — | 7 | 2 | 15/45 | 5 | N/T | Common | $500 |
| 12 gauge auto (Jackhammer) | — | 7 | 3 | 15/45 | 12, 28 | N | Restricted | $800 |
| 10 gauge pump action | — | 8 | 2 | 15/45 | 3 | N | Common | $800 |
| Hunting Rifles | ||||||||
| Deer Rifle (.30-06) | — | 8 | 2 | 300/600 | 4 | N | Common | $500 |
| Safari Rifle (.460 WM) | — | 9 | 2 | 350/750 | 2 | N | Common | $1300 |
| Sniper Rifles - (Do not forget to include Aiming bonuses below. True Max Range can be 2x) | ||||||||
| 7.62 NATO (M24/R700) | +1 | 8 | 2 | 400/800 | 5 | N | Controlled | $4000 |
| .300 Win Mag | +1 | 8 | 3 | 400/1200 | 6 | N | Controlled | $4000 |
| 7.62 Russian (Dragunov) | +1 | 8 | 3 | 400/800 | 10 | N | Controlled | $1500 |
| .50 caliber (ignore armor) (M95) | — | 9 | 2 | 400/1800 | 11 | N | Restricted | $3000 |
| Machine Guns - (True Max Range can be 3x distance. Generally use burst/auto/strafe) | ||||||||
| 7.62 mm NATO (M60) | — | 9 | 4 | 600/1100 | 200 | N | Restricted | $2500 |
| 5.56 mm NATO (H&K MG4) | — | 8 | 4 | 320/1000 | 30 | N | Restricted | $2400 |
| 7.62 mm Russian (PK) | — | 9 | 4 | 600/1500 | 100/250 | N | Restricted | $1000 |
| 5.45 mm Russian (RPK-74) | — | 8 | 4 | 320/800 | 30/45 | N | Restricted | $1000 |
| Other Weapons (Bows can shoot farther, but with lighter, specialized distance arrows) | ||||||||
| Short Bow (uses Archery) | — | 4 | 1* | 40/100 | 1 | N | Common | N/A |
| Long Bow (uses Archery) | — | 5 | 1* | 80/200 | 1 | N | Common | N/A |
| Compound Bow (uses Archery) | — | 5 | 1* | 100/250 | 1 | N | Common | $250 |
| Crossbow | — | 5 | 1 | 120/300 | 1 | T/N | Common | $350 |
| Taser | — | -2 to Victim Pools 5 bashing |
2* | 5/10 | 2 | P | Controlled | N/A |
| Fire Mace (aerosol + lighter) | — | Up to 2 Agg | 2 | 2/5 | 5 | J | Common | $3 |
| Flare Gun | — | Up to 2 Agg | 1 | 20/40 | 1 | P | Common | |
| Blow Gun | — | 20/50 | ||||||
| Tranquilizer Dart Gun | — | 5/40 | ||||||
** Cost in Africa
Maneuver Chart
| Maneuver | Accuracy | Difficulty | Notes |
| Aiming | +1 per round spent |
— | Up to Perception score |
| Automatic Fire | +10 | +2 | Uses All Ammo; Only roll for one bullet |
| Cover - To Hit | — | 0/+1/+3 | Being behind cover protects you by increasing
the difficulty of the attacker, but it also decreases your ability to accurately return fire. |
| Cover - To Be Hit | — | +1/+2/+3 | |
| Multiple Shots | Per Split Dice | — | Up to the Actions of the weapon |
| Range - Point Blank | — | Base 4 | Point Blank is within 2 meters.
The first number on the weapon's range is Standard. From the first number to the second number is the Max Effective. Weapons which may have a noted range above that are diff 9. Some, like the sniper rifles, can have aiming difficulties offset this. |
| Range - Standard | — | Base 6 | |
| Range - Max Effective | — | Base 8 | |
| Range - Jab Pistol | — | Base 4 | Put the weapon in their gut and pull the trigger. This is a Dex + Brawl Action. |
| Strafing | +10 | +2 | Uses All Ammo; Only roll for one bullet. Covers a 3
meter arc.
Successes are evenly divided among the targets. |
| 3-Round Burst | +2 | +1 | Uses 3 bullets; Only roll for one bullet. Can only be used with SMGs, Assault Rifles, and Machine Guns. |
| Two Weapons | Per Split Dice | +1 in off hand | Ambidextry Merit negates the diff penalty, making it a standard Multiple Action. |
Ammunition Chart
| Ammo | Accuracy | Difficulty | Damage | Range | Availability | Notes |
| Armor Piercing | +1 | — | +1 | — | Restricted | Available for most weapons. Ignores Armor. |
| Birdshot | — | — | -1 | — | Common | Used for small game. Shotguns. |
| Dart | — | — | — | — | Common | Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols. For poisons or tranquilizers. Range is reduced per ST. |
| Flechette | — | — | 7 | — | Restricted | Razor-sharp finned darts. Available for rifles, SMGs, MGs, Machine Pistols. Damage is doubled at standard range, but halved above standard. |
| High Explosive | — | — | additional +4 agg |
— | Restricted | Rifles, Shotguns, SMGs, Machine Guns |
| Rubber | — | — | Bashing | — | Common | Available for Most Weapons. |
| Slug | +1 | — | +2 | 36/90 | Common | Shotguns only |
| Subsonic | — | — | -1 | — | Common | Primarily used for noise suppression on sniping rifles. Max Effective Range becomes base diff 9. |
| Tracers | — | -1 | — | — | Common | Tracers assist targeting and are generally for Machine Guns and Assault Rifles. They make up 10% of the clip. |
| White Phosphorus Dragons Breath Depleted Uranium |
— | — | — | — | — | Not Allowed on Site |
