As others have said, this is an example of a certifiably bad move or bad GM call, but I think it’s worth delving into why this example feels so relatable and pervasive.
Because though you can pretty easily point out how this is against the rules and principles of PBTA, it’s also pretty common.
@homebrewandhacking.bsky.socialWhy I do not love PBTA stuff.
"I try and cook a Michelin star meal. Oh no! A 7!"
"You partially succeed. You cook the meal but it poisons the reviewer."
The words to describe that situation is "You fail. Badly."
But apparently that is "success with a complication" and that is "the same thing".
