Strangely, I've never had a problem.  I've also never had to use a gun. Period (on the other hand, I usually play shamen, so...).  But you'd be surprised what a Level 2 chaos spell can do with a little skill.  Had one character die, and that was because he gave up his life to keep his team-mates from a hive of wasp spirits.  GM did nothing more than what any good GM does -- tailor his chronicle to suit the team.<br/><br/>Ah, and in answer to your other question -- 10 years.