i think having merits be transferable will increase bot abuse for merits.
however, i do agree gladiator cards should be able to be transferable, but only delegated. that way, guild members can HELP other guild members, but the cards cant be abused by bots.
because if gladiator cards can be sent, they can be stockpiled and upgraded by the owner of bot farms.
so i do hope they make Gladiator cards able to be delegated, but thats the extent of the upgrade, i think that should happen :)