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But MOST egregious is that influence is a resource that can be directly shared between characters with the Give Support command in game.

that's not how it'll work, it's influence you've gained directly- you get more of it the higher your rank, which is part of the deal/purpose. Encourages characters to be ambitious and be rewarded for climbing the rnaks / organizing events for their faction / etc etc for that improved mod, as well as leaders to promote and organize their guild proper if they want to prosper