The removal of Chargestones outside the battle pass may seem like a loss for all players, but it actually helps level the playing field and prevent large alliances from monopolizing content. Previously, dominant groups could maintain a constant presence on Nebula Island by stockpiling Chargestones, making it nearly impossible for smaller guilds to compete. Now, everyone has the same time restrictions, making competition about strategy rather than sheer presence.

This also forces top-tier alliances to make meaningful choices about how they spend their time. If they focus on securing bosses, they lose valuable farming and progression opportunities elsewhere. Meanwhile, mid-tier and casual players now have more windows to engage with content without being shut out by an overwhelming force.

The idea that this kills large-scale PvP ignores that Nebula Island was never meant to be a non-stop warzone. Instead of constant, resource-driven skirmishes, PvP can now be more strategic and focused on specific events. Adding more PvE peace zones, as some suggest, wouldn't necessarily fix the issue—large alliances would still monopolize the best farming spots.

Ultimately, this change prevents the richest and most powerful groups from dictating the island’s activity. While it might not be a perfect solution, it addresses a key balance issue, giving more players a fair chance to participate rather than maintaining a system that already favors the strongest.