RPG-type damage calculations

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Does anyone know where I could read up on designing melee/spell damage calculations for rpg combat? I've searched high and low. I'm sure it involves some clever math based on stats, but I want to do some reading first on some basic ideas (D20 maybe).

Please feel free to post your calculations as well if you feel the urge.