P.S. - I believe my calculations regarding 4300 Movement Points are more accurate than yours.

I will probably agree only on the fact that when using the Merchant, the hero does NOT receive a bonus at the BEGINNING of the turn, but I will not agree that it should not be taken into account for the maximum Movement Points. It's like boots: you put them on - you get a bonus. It's the same here: you have money - you get a bonus.

In TE, a stronger player will simply win against a weaker one. Just through technique. But in SOD, there is a chance to win against a stronger opponent!

In my opinion, a skilled player will win against a weak player just as often, whether in TE or SOD. Wicc is right, saying that even in "chaos," skill decides. And there are enough random events in Warlords as well.