The Frostbrand 2e. to save or to not save when deliberately engulfing in magic fire.

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AD&D 1979 Gygax version. He tends to ramble but I can appreciate the clarifications.

You are correct and 2e appears remiss in neglecting that aspect of game balance where there is a chance of success and failure at the extreme ends of the die.

Thank you

FWIW this rule is implemented in Baldurs Gate etc.

I remember using it when I was playing 2e and I had no contact with rules pre 2e. So I either have taken it from Baldurs Gate or it does appear in my (german) printing of the AD&D 2e rules.