Why hate optimization?

[Pleh]

The sorcerer casts scary spell but target saves, negating the spell. Seems like sorcerer has done nothing. But sorcerer has actually announced he can cast scary spell and everyone is one step away from death as long as sorcerer is around. Intelligent opponents respond accordingly.

Miss me once, you seem scary and I feel lucky.

Miss me twice, and you seem incompetent and I feel safe.