I think @Snoopdaloo make a really good point here. Discord moves way too fast sometimes, and a lot of returning players from 3.0 aren’t on it at all. Having discussions here on the forums keeps things organized and gives everyone a chance to read/respond at their own pace.

To help with that, here’s a recap of the latest official updates from Discord so forum users aren’t left out of the loop:

Sept 4th – ClarinetPhoenix

• No reset — ECC is focused on stability first.
• Major plans: Economy & Gameplay, Player Retention, Modernization.
• Scavenger Hunt closed early, but new/improved one is coming.
• More events are planned soon.
• ECD Scramble fallout will be addressed.

Sept 9th – Rank Revolution

• Rank up fully in-game (Builder → EcoLegend) without forum apps.
• Rank-ups now broadcast server-wide.
• Towns are separate from ranks — Mayors/Presidents can apply later when ready.
• Additional Towns purchasable at Mayor rank:
  • Town #1 = 500k
  • Town #2 = 750k
• Additional Town Application Form

Sept 19th – Leadership Update

• Clar started a new job & Craved became a dad (congrats!).
• Leadership acknowledged the recent silence and is focusing on rebuilding trust and community.
• Goal: make ECC feel like “home” for all players again.
• ECD Scramble fallout: players who sold assets unfairly encouraged to PM Clar for case-by-case review.

Sept 20th – Updates & Fixes

• ✅ Maintenance complete; all services back online.
• Mob spawns increased (Mining/Nether/End).
• Quest Points now an in-game balance system:
  • /qp balance, /qc balance for totals.
  • /qp top, /qc top for leaderboards.
• Quest Point Redemption Form
• In-Game Rankups finalized:
  • Use /warp rankup and right-click the sign for your rank.
  • Broadcast messages + keepsake tokens on rank-up.
  • Mayors/Presidents can still claim towns via this form.
• ️ Additional towns confirmed at new pricing separate from mayor & president towns (500k/750k).

I’ll keep posting updates here when new info drops, so players who mainly use the forums can stay informed too.