Sink is not question their commement...

your comment:

"you can't tell whether to count it as a win until you know at least some of the terms."

I see your comment as a challenge that it's slim to nothing...where we may judge wins differently.

Sink's comment:

"but I don't understand why they would settle for nothing early."

Sink's consideration of your comment I feel is similar to mine...

Mine:
Their (DM's) commitment is being challenged at every settlement...

doni