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Properties are like aspects, except they're always active, they're set parameters or bonuses that are inextricably linked to an item or creature.

Some describe a series of very specific statistics such as: Handgun – Range : 1 zone

Range here is a specific property of a (hand)gun (like firing mode, ammo type, …) These 'basic' properties are part of the item.

There are also properties that provide a specific (situational) bonus, such as: 2 X Scope (Firearm modification) – Gives a +1 when firing at a target beyond the gun's range (minus any range bonuses). Such bonuses range from a +1 (minor bonus, situational +1) to +2 (major bonus or permanent +1) increase in cost.

Properties can also provide (situational) penalties, such as:

Bulky (Item modification) - +1 to anyone observing to spot the item in question. Very Bulky (Item modification) - +2 to anyone trying to find or spot the item in question. Penalties lower the cost again by a -1 (small penalty) up to a -2 (for a serious penalty).

Properties can also give items a standard “Aspect”. All rules for using the aspect apply.

The difference with aspects being that to use the property one does not need to spend a Fate point to get the bonus in question. The bonus (or penalty) is technically paid for as part of the item or creature (this also counts for when others 'activate' the aspect).

Creating items

The idea is to provide a way to add distinctive items and equipment into the game, giving interesting choices and dilemmas on which to get or use, and finding combinations that complement the characters. As a rule of thumb an item should never have more than a +3 or -3 cost modifier (even +3 HAS to be very rare).

Property cost

An item will have one or more base properties. Some of these give a general template on which you can build other properties to make a distinctive new item. Properties will have a cost, the minimum cost of an item is part of its base properties. You can mix and match positive and negative properties to create the item you want without breaking the bank. Try basing it on a real item, if possible, for inspiration!

Weapon Templates

Range: Apart from Melee weapons, most weapons can go beyond their standard range. Each additional zone of range beyond the standard increases the TN by 1.

Ammo: Ammo of the same type is interchangeable. Large Calibre or other Properties that change the ammunition type, take away this compatibility. Some weapons have "special" meaning their ammunition is unique.

Damage: Basic damage for standard ammunition, any inherent Armour penetration or other damage types will be mentioned here too.

Firing mode: Revolver/ Bolt-Action / Pump action = Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic, Burst-fire, Automatic

Reload TN: Reload target number simulates the magazine size, general ammo usage and so on, in a given "attack" it's not always the exact same amount of bullets used and so on. The higher the TN the quicker you will run out of ammo (and generally the harder it is to reload quickly if it is not clip/magazine-based).

Requisition TN: The higher the number, the harder it is to requisition.

Melee Weapons

A very basic melee weapon like a combat knife. Takes some practice to wield, quite solid, short range.

Typical Properties

Handgun

Generally legal (with a permit), will not be too obvious. The range is short and the magazine is small.

Typical Properties

• Large calibre (+ 2 Property) : +1 damage, +1 Reload TN
• Burst-fire (+2 Property) : Allows burst-fire
• Master-crafted (+3 Property) : +1 to Shoot
• Wrist-breaker (-2 Property) : -1 Shoot next round
• Terrifying (+1 Aspect)
• Bulky (-1 Property) : +1 to anyone observing to spot the item in question.
• Revolver (-2 Property) : Firing mode becomes single-shot, +1 Reload TN

Ammo Properties

• Blessed (+1 Property) : +0 Holy damage
• Holy water (+2 Property): +2 Holy damage, -1 damage, -2 AP
• Hollow-point (+1 property): +1 damage, -2 AP
• APDS (+2 property): -1 damage, AP: 2
• Subsonic ammunition (+1 Aspect): -1 range, -1 AP, "Silent"

Submachine gun

Basically a pistol, usually with a longer barrel, slightly larger magazine and burst-fire.

Typical Properties

• Telescoping bolt design (+2 property) : -1 TN if you fired the round before, can be used one handed but loses this property and -1 Zone for range.
• Bullpup design (+3 property): +1 to shoot (2-handed)
• Full-Auto capability: (+1 property removes burst fire, +2 property with burst fire) +1 reload TN
• Silencer adaption = Silent (+1 property) : another +1 TN to Notice when using both subsonic ammunition and a Silencer. Comes with a silencer.
• Large calibre (+ 2 Property) : +1 damage, +1 Reload TN
• Simplified design (-2 property): the gun only fires in burst-fire.

Ammo Properties

• Blessed (+1 Property) : +0 Holy damage
• Holy water (+2 Property): +2 Holy damage, -1 damage, -2 AP
• Hollow-point (+1 property): +1 damage, -2 AP
• APDS (+2 property): -1 damage, AP: 2
• Subsonic ammunition (+1 Aspect): -1 range, -1 AP, Silent

Rifle

The rifle is your bog-standard single-action rifled firearm. Long barrelled and reliable.

Typical Properties

• Long barrel (+1 Property) : +1 Zone to range
• Bulky (-1 Aspect) : Gives the bulky aspect.
• Semi-Automatic (+0 property) : +1TN to reload, provides Semi-automatic fire.
• Carbine (+0 property) : Removes the bulky and Long barrel properties.
• Reliable (+1 aspect) : Gives the "reliable" aspect.
• Cheap (-2, property): Also gives the Unreliable aspect, UNLESS they get reliable too. Some weapons were historically iconic in their reliability and simplicity (don't use this too often as this makes the weapon numerically superior - only when they historically are considered cheap).
• Clip (-1, property): +1TN to reload. Instead of a magazine they use a stripper clip to hold the bullets together. This makes ammunition non-interchangeable.

Ammo Properties

• Blessed: +0 Holy damage - Requisition: 1
• Holy water: +2 Holy damage, -1 damage, -2 AP - Requisition: 2
• Ball: +1 damage, -2 AP - Requisition: 1
• APDS: -1 damage, +1 AP - Requisition: 2
• Incendiary: -1 AP, +1 Fire, Ignites - Requisition: 2
• Armour Piercing - Incendiary: +1 AP, +1 Fire, Ignites - Requisition: 3

Shotgun

The shotgun is a smooth-bore fire-arm, that uses a fixed shell to fire a small spherical pellets or a solid slug. It's heavy damage but low accuracy.

Typical Properties

• Double barrel (+0 Property) : +2TN to reload, you can fire both barrels at once to do +1 Damage and +1 Impact but you automatically fail the reload roll.
• Semi-Automatic (+0 property) : +1TN to reload, provides Semi-automatic fire.
• Fully Automatic (+1 property): +2TN to reload, provides Fully-automatic fire.
• Reduced Recoil (+1 property) : +1TN instead of +2TN when firing suppressing fire or focus fire.

Ammo Properties

Buckshot has the side-effect of not being very accurate or damaging at distances. +2TN per zone beyond the normal range. You get a +1 to hit if your target is at the exact optimal range for your gun. Slugs are hardly more accurate and tend to run out of steam quick, but the raw damage potential is stunning.

• Blessed buckshot: -1 damage, +0 Holy damage, +2 Impact - Requisition: 1
• Holy water glaser slug: +4 Holy damage, -2 damage - Requisition: 2
• Flechette (buckshot): +1 damage, -2 AP - Requisition: 1
• Less than lethal (buckshot): -3 damage, -2 AP, +1 Bl - Requisition: 1
• APDS slug: -1 damage, 3 AP - Requisition: 2
• Incendiary (Dragon's breath): Acts as a flamethrower for one target (instead of zone). Gives the Warped aspect to the shotgun. Requisition: 4
• Hellfire slug: +0 Damage, +2 Unholy, +2 Fire Extremely rare, said to contain embers from hell itself. Special access only. Requisition: 6

Assault Rifle

Assault rifles tend to have shorter barrels and larger clips than regular rifles.

Typical Properties

Ammo Properties

Projectile weapons

Projectile weapons, like bows, slings, crossbows. Anything that uses manual power to fire a projectile.

Typical Properties

Ammo Properties

Armour

Tools

Vehicles

Cars

Military Vehicles

Airplanes

Boats