As i saw it was simply a further complication to the system. Something to play and account for.
I don't really see such a big problem with grinders, such as me, since the ve being there or not holds no difference for the grind.
About the tokens yes myth is correct,
100% ve slider + 100% stat slider = 0% token
50% ve + 25% stat = 62.5% token
0% ve + 100% stat = 50% token
Miq