The problem is that the majority of 2 chars on a continent cause problems. If they are in different realms, they both tend to become too powerfull and you get problems of them working together. Enough examples within the league of eagles, but also elsewhere. The problem with 2 chars in one realm is that usually one is 'braindead'.
WHen I started again with BM, I tried to go on different continents in stead because of that reason. On Atamara I do have two chars, but separated them on purpose with one disliking the other. Plus Talerium and Caergoth are lightyears away from each other. There will be cases of players 'doing it right' with 2 chars, but many don't which created a problem. Even though it'll be annoying for me also to move a char, I do understand why this decision was made.
And as everyone said, all continents have changed a lot in the recent periods so why not give it a go? Even Atamara is now changing as you and I both know.
