How does that compare to the utility of suing for peace and coordinating with the Boltons to defend the Wall?
Stannis assigns a very high utility to sitting on the Iron Throne, so he may believe it justified. However, that’s a sign of his own obstinacy and unbending will rather than a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. Roose Bolton pointed out in the previous episode just how untenable Stannis’ military situation is.
How does that compare to the utility of suing for peace and coordinating with the Boltons to defend the Wall.
The Boltons are untrustworthy so it would be hard to reach an agreement with them, but even if what you write is the global maximum what Stannis did was better than if he didn’t do that but still went on to attack the Boltons.
How does that compare to the utility of suing for peace and coordinating with the Boltons to defend the Wall?
Stannis assigns a very high utility to sitting on the Iron Throne, so he may believe it justified. However, that’s a sign of his own obstinacy and unbending will rather than a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. Roose Bolton pointed out in the previous episode just how untenable Stannis’ military situation is.
The Boltons are untrustworthy so it would be hard to reach an agreement with them, but even if what you write is the global maximum what Stannis did was better than if he didn’t do that but still went on to attack the Boltons.