dave@ihlpf.UUCP (12/21/83)
#R:utcsrgv:-296000:ihlpf:5400001:000:336 ihlpf!rjptib Dec 21 08:37:00 1983 1d5/1d5 differs from 2d5 in that each instance of 1d5 requires a separate "to hit" success before the damage can be done. It is particularly significant for monsters which also have some special attack such as rusting armor, confusion, or various debilitations, because it indicates multiple chances to inflict these added indignities.