https://gitea.wildfiregames.com/0ad/0ad/issues/8446 Release process. It's a shame there's no coherent communication system. People don't know what's happening with the game because it doesn't happen outside of the development community or this forum. I don't know how to prepare people to expect a release.  No expectation no hype.

I think this might answer your question.

Discord is good for chat , not for plan or open topic 

Not necessarily.