Good morning everyone! We have amazing news! We're thrilled to announce that together, we've reached our initial funding goal! Your incredible support for [b]Songs of Silence[/b] means everything to us and to know that you're on this journey with us is amazing. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! We're also closing in on the end of the first 24 hours, meaning that there's just six hours left to take advantage of our Early Bird pledges????! Make sure you secure your discounted editions before time runs out! But wait, there's more! We're not stopping here. With your continued enthusiasm and support, we have our sights set on reaching even greater heights through our stretch goals, the first one we are revealing today! [u][b]???? First Stretch Goals Unlocked: ????[/b][/u] [b]✨ Stretch Goal One:[/b] €40,000. New Skirmish Heroes! New generals to play with in our PvPvE modes, with their own unique Cards of Fate and playstyles. [b]✨ Stretch Goal Two:[/b] €60,000. Animated intro & epilogue! Fully animated story cinematics to explain the events leading up to our story, and the consequences of your actions! [b]✨ Stretch Goal Three:[/b] €75,000. Two new difficulties! This goal unlocks Story mode for a less challenging, narrative experience, and Warmaster mode for those who want a more punishing challenge. We'll be revealing more of these goals as we hit our targets over the next few days and weeks, so keep an eye on the page and these updates to stay informed. These milestones aren't just about reaching numbers; they represent new features, enhancements, and opportunities to make our game even better. And with your help, we know we can achieve them all. Here's how you can help to keep the momentum going: [b]✅Spread the Word: [/b]Share our campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. Every additional backer brings us closer to unlocking the next stretch goal. [b]✅Upgrade Your Pledge: [/b]If you've been considering it, now's the perfect time to upgrade your pledge level. Not only will you get more rewards, but you'll also help us inch closer to those stretch goals. [b]✅Engage With Us: [/b]We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback in the comments. Your input fuels our passion and creativity. [b]✅Stay Tuned:[/b] We'll be updating you regularly on our progress and all of our exciting developments. Keep an eye on your inbox and our Kickstarter page for the latest news. [b]But there's even more![/b] Additionally, our new and updated Demo launched yesterday together with our Kickstarter! We hear you! Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us and helps us to improve the game even more. The next DevDiary will have a better insight in what changed visually - but if you can't wait, play the Demo now! Thank you once again for your support. We can't wait to share the rest of our plans with you!