I am not on that level after playing the same game more or less continuously since version 1.0.2 lol. I think that's crazy fast. But I admit I have my focus points put more broadly on different disciplines. I think they should stay with the focus points mechanic, not artificially speed up now
Played now a while, but it doesn't feel too fast. Actually at higher skill points
No joke, after 10-15 in-game years in a previous playthough, myself and every other clan in my faction had between 15.000 to 30.000 influence points.
I really don't like the influence mechanic. Using influence as a currency is just weird. I think influnece shouldn't be a currency, that can buy stuff. It should be something like a level, calculated by Money x friendship/renown/popularity x fiefs. And with that calculated influence level you can do stuff.
For exmaple if there is a vote for something, then your "word" has more weight, when you have a lot influence. That means, that many people with lower influence still can win over you. Also the influence level can drop by losing fiefs and money
but you should also be able to do multiple option while a vote. Using money for bribe people. But then it's not like you just spend all your money and win, there should be conditions. For example you can only spend money for bribes, depending on your influence level.