The Sassoon Files
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Cthulhu Mythos RPG scenarios and campaign set in 1920's Shanghai.
Backers: 511
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $24,183 of $5,000
Dates: Sep 19th -> Oct 19th (30 days)
Project By: Sons of the Singularity LLC
Backers: 511
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $24,183 of $5,000
Dates: Sep 19th -> Oct 19th (30 days)
Project By: Sons of the Singularity LLC
$24,183
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 19 @ 11:01 -0400 GMT
483%
of goal
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Latest News
Chinese Government allegedly burned every copy of The Sassoon Files RPG
March 27th - via: mspoweruser.com
According to small-time RPG publisher Sons of the Singularity, their upcoming sourcebook The Sassoon Files, a sourcebook for the Call of Cthulu RPG, has been delayed due to vastly unforeseen circumstances.
The publisher (Read More)
Chinese Censors Burned the Entire Print Run of The Sassoon Files RPG
March 27th - via: techraptor.net
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RPG Publisher Says Chinese Government Burned Every Copy Of Their Latest Book
March 27th - via: kotaku.com.au
Sons of the Singularity, a small publisher of RPGs, ran a Kickstarter last year for a Call of Cthulu sourcebook, successfully raising over $28,097. Called The Sassoon Files, it was finally printed last week, only for the publisher to claim that the Chinese government then stepped in and burned every copy. (Read More)
It's Complete. 
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
My favorite quote, in Chinese, is 人生几何对酒当歌。General Caocao said “The lives of people are limited, so face your drink with song”. We have funded in the first 24 hours, gained over 500 Backers, and made all of our Stretch... (Read More)
Out-of-area shipping, Sassoon's Allies portraits, and more Lore Sheets
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Out-of-Area ShippingThere are a lot of people asking if they can get the physical copy of The Sassoon Files if they live outside of the shipping area. The answer to this question is: Yes, but now we don't know how much shipping will cost. You can... (Read More)
"Give Me A Kiss" Stretch Goal Achieved! Going to do a print run
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night (my last night anyway) we blew through the "Give Me a Kiss" goal. The physical Sassoon Files book will now be made in a high-quality off-set print run. Thank you, once more, to our Backers and friends who made this possible. (Read More)
Announcement from Mary Xie and the Band: 24 hours left
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 24 hours left in the Kickstarter campaign! Please enjoy “Mary Xie and the Band Live at the Belt King Social Club”. Mary Xie and Her Band (Read More)
Resolutely Determined to Print
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reduced the “Give Me a Kiss” stretch goal down to $22000. Over the last few days many of you have been messaging us with the same comment: “I really hope this gets to that print level.” We have reviewed our situation with our... (Read More)
"The Old Teahouse" Stretch Goal Reached - 36 hours left
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
“The Old Teahouse” stretch goal has been reached! We are going to make 2 player factions for The Sassoon Files. Now, the book will still be called The Sassoon Files. And hence, many groups of investigators will be working with Victor... (Read More)
"Jasmine Flower" Stretch Goal Reached!
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As we move into the final three days of our Kickstarter project, we reach a stretch goal! We will dedicate resources to developing historically accurate maps for scenes in the main scenarios and the add-on scenario “Brother of Jesus”. Thank you... (Read More)
Development Update
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This last week we saw progress in art with the completion of NPC portraits and the Plague Pagoda. No new proofing took place but we are almost done with all CoC content additions for the main scenarios. We made a lot of progress with finishing up... (Read More)
The Plague Pagoda
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In another part of the world from me, an image started to take shape. plague pagoda sketch1 We pulled out far to see what was happening….a party? An Asian themed Bar Mitzvot? sketch 2 No no, we must get close. We must see it from the ground.... (Read More)
Backer created Lore Sheets!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Last Friday we released an Update about the optional rule, “Lore Sheets”. Lore Sheets are handouts that provide players with extra background information about their investigators and the game world. We invited Backers to create Lore Sheets for... (Read More)
Development Update
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past week we have started layout (mainly finalizing and revising some design decisions and laying down firmer design goals). We should have the first scenario done by Wednesday. Approximately 60% of our content has undergone final... (Read More)
Lore Sheets
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Sassoon Files will introduce a few new optional rules that Keeper’s may decide to introduce to their games. These rules will be system neutral and are designed to facilitate campaign play and immersion into a historical setting rich with... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Reached and New Stretch Goal
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Yes! New art will be created for The Brother of Jesus add-on scenario! Once again, thank you to our beautiful Backers for helping make The Sassoon Files a magnificent book. We have a new Stretch Goal to add: At the Jasmine Flower ($19000 USD)... (Read More)
Development Update
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are currently proofing the core scenarios, while we add Call of Cthulhu content. We have also recently contracted with a portrait artist to complete the NPC and “Sassoon’s Allies” character portraits. Here is our latest dev list: (Read More)
"This Song You're Hearing" Stretch Goal Reached & PLA vs. Mythos Completed
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal Reached We have completed “The Song You’re Hearing” stretch goal! Wooooo hooo! 牛逼! Our friend Francis Acquarone is now getting to work to create the add-on scenario “The Brother of Jesus.” Brother of Jesus Hong... (Read More)
First Week, New Stretch Goals, Player Factions, Art Progress
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
First Week CompletedWe funded in the first 24 hours and have since blown through 5 stretch goals in the first week of this Kickstarter project! This has been an exciting project, and there is a lot more excitement to come! New Stretch Goals We are... (Read More)
The Sassoon Files Music Playlist
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We'll have a major update coming this Thursday, Tokyo time. In the meantime, I prepared a Chinese song playlist in a post on the Sons of Singularity website(and... right here). This Youtube Playlist contains the songs from which each of the... (Read More)
Lover's Tears Stretch Goal reached; Development Progress Chart
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have unlocked a new stretch goal! The Lover's Tears Stretch Goal at $10k is an important milestone for us. We are now confidently on our way to unlocking “The Song You’re Hearing” ($15K USD) stretch goal to create “The Brother of Jesus”... (Read More)
"Rose Rose I Love You" ($9000USD) Stretch Goal Reached - Maps!
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our Backers for making The Sassoon Files an awesome book. This Stretch Goal unlocks a better map. When we did our first trial layout book, we used these pictures: 1933 Map (English) The above map is from 1933, after the Second... (Read More)
“Let’s Love Tonight” Stretch Goal
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We have made it to the “Let’s Love Tonight” Stretch Goal ($8000 USD), and we funded on the first day! We are very thankful to our backers for making this project possible. Mary Xie and the Szechuan Peppers Jazz Troupe will play at the... (Read More)
Second Stretch Goal Achieved! New Art Descriptions
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
"The Cocktail Song" stretch goal has been completed! We have sent out our art requirements description to our artist, Breno today (below). As we get drafts, we will share them in future updates. --- PROJECT TITLE: The Sassoon Files ... (Read More)
We have Funded! (and made first Stretch Goal)
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
For all the early backers who came in to help The Sassoon Files become a reality, you have our heart felt thanks. And… we made our first Stretch Goal! Now, we have a lot of work to do to get this project finished up. Jason and I are writing... (Read More)
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