Quote Originally Posted by GloatingSwine View Post
But again, the thing that makes it unsafe is a second check it didn't tell you about. It's mechanically set up to screw you for investing in Int by giving you a trick option that then says "syke, hope you bought lots of Wis". And no, "success with consequences of instant death" is not interesting for anyone but the one having a laugh at your expense.
Sure, its not interesting. Thats why so many people are defending it. Because we dont find it interesting.

Also, its a save, which means you can add proficiency (if youre a wizard or a cleric or any other class that gets wis save proficiencies) and luck is ultimately the biggest factor. Even a fighter with a -2 wis penalty has the possibility to make the save, its just harder for them. Its not "youre automatically dead if you arent a wis caster" its "this has the potential to suck, with a worse chance if you arent mentally well rounded.

Also, you STILL havent actually explained how, exactly, the game sets up the expectation for success when it gives so many signals that this is a dumb decision?