Even if the realm isn't populated yet, when you play top 50 ranking you always fight against same players. I play top 10, and i will can't attack anybody this era, it's sure. And i don't speak of a little distance, but 1500, 1700, 2000 miles
. It is not playable
I understand the idea to give more space for expansion, it's not a bad idea but you didn't think to active players with this change.
My proposal is to put the old rules the two or three first days in a era, and after the new rules. Like that everyone is happy.
I hope you will ask IO active players opinion, i know i'm nobody here, but it's really break all game fun.