Investigator Weapons for the Classic Era - Revision history

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	'''ISBN:''' TBA		'''ISBN:''' TBA


	==Contents==		==Contents==

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	This book is Volume 1 of a planned series of books covering weapons in different eras of ''Call of Cthulhu''.		This book is Volume 1 of a planned series of books covering weapons in different eras of ''Call of Cthulhu''.

			==Front Cover Text==

			'''Investigator Weapons''' Volume 1: The 1920s & 1930s

			Tools of the Slaying Trade!

			the Complete Guide to Bean-Shooters, Choppers, Gats, Heaters, Mohsakas, Pieces, Rods and Roscoes by Hans-Christian Vortisch!

			Packed Heat for G-Men! Hoods! Private Dicks! Torpedoes! The Law! and the Concerned Private Citizen!

			==Back Cover Text==

			''Then, in spite of my daze of fright and disgust,
			my morbid curiosity triumphed; and as the
			last of the monstrosities oozed up alone
			from that nether world of unknown
			nightmare, I drew my automatic pistol and
			shot it under cover of the thunder.
			– H.P. Lovecraft, "The Lurking Fear" (1922)''

			''''Investigator Weapon for Call of Cthulhu in the Classic era is a comprehensive collection of weapons available to stalwart investigators of the Cthu lhu Mythos and their
			crazed cultist opponents.'''

			''Investigator Weapons'' covers handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, machine guns, flamethrowers, melee weapons, explosives, and special ammunition; and gathers together all the spot rules for injury, environmental conditions, and firearms combat in one place, as well as introducing many optional rules for enhanced play.

			Hans-Christian Vortisch (author of ''Cthulhu – Waffen-Handbuch, GURPS High-Tech, GURPS Martial Arts: Fairbairn Close Combat Systems,'' and ''GURPS Tactical Shooting'') has selected several dozens of the most typical or iconic weapons available to the discerning shooter in the 1920s and 1930s. These range from the famous Colt M1911 and Thompson submachine gun to lesser known but more widespread firearms.

			Each weapon is illustrated and described in detail, as are variant models. Significantly, each weapon’s operation is described, as are its typical malfunctions. Finishing each weapon description is the movie use of the weapon – so you can see it in action – and a comprehensive statistics bar.

			Keepers are not forgotten either. Typical weapons for non-player characters are suggested, as are likely weapons for cultists from around the world. A Keeper’s chapter examines the consequences of magic on firearms and ammunition, and the effect of firearms on Mythos creatures.

			'''Investigator Weapons – the essential weapons book for Keepers and players of all editions of Call of Cthulhu.'''

			''Shoot Dr. Allen on sight
			and dissolve his body in acid.
			Don’t burn it.
			– H.P. Lovecraft,
			"The Case of Charles Dexter Ward"(1927)''

	==Comments / Trivia==		==Comments / Trivia==

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	Also included in this purchase are separate weapons summary charts, weapons record sheets, and a rules summary sheet.		Also included in this purchase are separate weapons summary charts, weapons record sheets, and a rules summary sheet.

			This book is Volume 1 of a planned series of books covering weapons in different eras of ''Call of Cthulhu''.

	==Comments / Trivia==		==Comments / Trivia==

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	'''Publisher:''' [[Sixtystone Press]]		'''Publisher:''' [[Sixtystone Press]]

	'''~~Announce Date~~:''' ~~Mentioned in post October 16, 2011~~		'''Product Code:''' 60-IHB01

	'''~~Expected Publication Date~~:''' ?		'''Publishing Year:''' 2012

	'''~~Project Status~~:''' ~~On Track~~		'''Pages:''' 132 plus 12 pages of additional sheets, tables and rule summaries

	'''~~Expected Page Count~~:''' ?		'''Cover Price:''' $14.99

	'''Author(s):''' [[Hans-Christian Vortisch]]		'''Author(s):''' [[Hans-Christian Vortisch]]

			'''Artist(s):''' [[Chris Huth]] (cover); interior is illustrated with period photographs and advertisements

	'''Setting(s):''' [[1920s]]		'''Setting(s):''' [[1920s]]

	'''Format(s):''' ?		'''Format(s):''' PDF only (at present: will be published as a softcover book)

			'''ISBN:''' TBA


	==Contents==		==Contents==
			''Investigator Weapons for Call of Cthulhu'' in the Classic era is a comprehensive collection of weapons available to stalwart investigators of the Cthulhu Mythos and their crazed cultist opponents.

			''Investigator Weapons'' covers handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, machine guns, flamethrowers, melee weapons, explosives, and special ammunition; and gathers together all the spot rules for injury, environmental conditions, and firearms combat in one place, as well as introducing many optional rules for enhanced play.

			Hans-Christian Vortisch (author of ''Cthulhu – Waffen-Handbuch, GURPS High-Tech, GURPS Martial Arts: Fairbairn Close Combat Systems'', and ''GURPS Tactical Shooting'') has selected several dozens of the most typical or iconic weapons available to the discerning shooter in the 1920s and 1930s. These range from the famous Colt M1911 and Thompson submachine gun to lesser known but more widespread firearms.

			Each weapon is illustrated and described in detail, as are variant models. Significantly, each weapon’s operation is described, as are its typical malfunctions. Finishing each weapon description is the movie use of the weapon – so you can see it in action – and a comprehensive statistics bar.

	~~==Comments / Trivia==~~		Keepers are not forgotten either. Typical weapons for non-player characters are suggested, as are likely weapons for cultists from around the world. A Keeper’s chapter examines the consequences of magic on firearms and ammunition, and the effect of firearms on Mythos creatures.
	~~In a discussion about [http://www~~.~~yog~~-~~sothoth~~.~~com/threads/21959-Public-Enemies-~~A~~-question-for-~~the~~-gunfondlers a particular gun modification] in~~ the ~~YSDC forums:~~

	''~~"I provide full stats and rules for~~ the ~~Lebman~~ weapons ~~in the upcoming~~ book ~~INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS FOR THE CLASSIC ERA, still in production at Sixtystone Press. Sorry, I don~~'~~t know when it will be out."~~''		''Investigator Weapons'' – the essential weapons book for Keepers and players of all editions of ''Call of Cthulhu''.

	~~A further [http://games~~.~~groups.yahoo.com/group/dglist/message/29932 posting on the Delta Green Mailing List] raised the possiblilty of a sequel for covering modern weapons:~~		Also included in this purchase are separate weapons summary charts, weapons record sheets, and a rules summary sheet.

	''"~~I am now in the process of writing one for the modern era~~, ~~as support for CTHULHU NOW~~, ~~DELTA GREEN~~, ~~and THE LAUNDRY~~. ~~Note that it is not endorsed by the latter two and is also not really written specifically for them; however, both settings certainly can profit from the material found within~~.''		==Comments / Trivia==
			This book is dedicated to Alan Fuoco, "1967--2010. His Own Man, Factsmith, Ninja, Gamer, & Good Friend. Missing in Play."

	''INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS 2 is not a mere list of gun stats or even a full-blown catalog of weaponry. While many guns and other weapons are described in considerable detail and provided with full game stats, more than 1/3 of the wordcount actually concern rules clarifications, new rules, campaign advice, and relevant background information, such as: How to model a Mozambique Drill? What to do with the terrible Automatic Fire rules in CALL OF CTHULHU? How do you get a black market gun? How do you carry a concealed weapon? How to treat gunshot wounds? What effects have Glasers and all those other gimmicky rounds? What guns does the FBI, the SEALs, the London Met, or the Vatican Schweizergarde use? And so on."''
	==Links==		==Links==

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	==Details==		==Details==

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	'''Publisher:''' [[Sixtystone Press]]		'''Publisher:''' [[Sixtystone Press]]

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	In a discussion about [http://www.yog-sothoth.com/threads/21959-Public-Enemies-A-question-for-the-gunfondlers a particular gun modification] in the YSDC forums:		In a discussion about [http://www.yog-sothoth.com/threads/21959-Public-Enemies-A-question-for-the-gunfondlers a particular gun modification] in the YSDC forums:

	"I provide full stats and rules for the Lebman weapons in the upcoming book INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS FOR THE CLASSIC ERA, still in production at Sixtystone Press. Sorry, I don't know when it will be out."		''"I provide full stats and rules for the Lebman weapons in the upcoming book INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS FOR THE CLASSIC ERA, still in production at Sixtystone Press. Sorry, I don't know when it will be out."''

			A further [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/dglist/message/29932 posting on the Delta Green Mailing List] raised the possiblilty of a sequel for covering modern weapons:

			''"I am now in the process of writing one for the modern era, as support for CTHULHU NOW, DELTA GREEN, and THE LAUNDRY. Note that it is not endorsed by the latter two and is also not really written specifically for them; however, both settings certainly can profit from the material found within.''

			''INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS 2 is not a mere list of gun stats or even a full-blown catalog of weaponry. While many guns and other weapons are described in considerable detail and provided with full game stats, more than 1/3 of the wordcount actually concern rules clarifications, new rules, campaign advice, and relevant background information, such as: How to model a Mozambique Drill? What to do with the terrible Automatic Fire rules in CALL OF CTHULHU? How do you get a black market gun? How do you carry a concealed weapon? How to treat gunshot wounds? What effects have Glasers and all those other gimmicky rounds? What guns does the FBI, the SEALs, the London Met, or the Vatican Schweizergarde use? And so on."''
	==Links==		==Links==

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Created page with "==Details== '''Publisher:''' Sixtystone Press '''Announce Date:''' Mentioned in post October 16, 2011 '''Expected Publication Date:''' ? '''Project Status:''' On Track ..."

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==Details==

'''Publisher:''' [[Sixtystone Press]]

'''Announce Date:''' Mentioned in post October 16, 2011

'''Expected Publication Date:''' ?

'''Project Status:''' On Track

'''Expected Page Count:''' ?

'''Author(s):''' [[Hans-Christian Vortisch]]

'''Setting(s):''' [[1920s]]

'''Format(s):''' ?

==Contents==

==Comments / Trivia==
In a discussion about [http://www.yog-sothoth.com/threads/21959-Public-Enemies-A-question-for-the-gunfondlers a particular gun modification] in the YSDC forums:

"I provide full stats and rules for the Lebman weapons in the upcoming book INVESTIGATOR WEAPONS FOR THE CLASSIC ERA, still in production at Sixtystone Press. Sorry, I don't know when it will be out."

==Links==

==Spoilers - Keepers Eyes Only==
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