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Sabrina addressed the long-standing issue of the ore economy, especially for returning players. They are actively working on a system that allows players to gain ore simply by playing the game, including upgrading heroes. The team is committed to making fixes that enable quicker catch-up for all players.
Ranked mode was initially designed to offer an alternative playstyle, but its tie to the ore economy made it feel mandatory. Sabrina herself admitted it felt like a 'chore.' Recent updates include extending League Decay to four weeks. The team is also exploring ways to improve Battle Mode, aiming to bring a sense of progression and purposefulness to it, potentially by mirroring the previous trophy system.
Regarding the game's pace and event frequency, the team doesn't want to slow it down for everyone. Instead, they aim to allow players to set their own pace through events. This might involve more frequent but less impactful events, where missing one isn't a significant setback. They are also AB testing specific events for different player segments, like mid-town hall levels or returning players, to optimize engagement and progression.
The most surprising revelation was the strong indication of Global Chat's return. Historically, Supercell staff stated it wouldn't come back 'in its previous form.' However, Sabrina emphasized that 'Clash is better together' and hinted at a 'really cool' new system for global player connection. She described it as the biggest project the team has undertaken during her seven-month tenure, strongly suggesting a replacement for Global Chat is in development, focusing on community and connection.