Would be better if they implemented “towering coins” (kinda like spar coins) and use that in a shop. It would prevent x amount of people from being excluded due to favoritism. You would gain these coins for the amount of hours you gain in a fort and then the multiplier increases when you take other forts. For example, if your guild holds Mod and then takes Sards, the multiplier for gaining coins doubles (x2).
I do agree its unfair they implemented this midway through the season. It should start next season with the top 3 towering guilds receiving an exclusive hat and/or the rest of the guilds get a participation plaque.