Help with generating the probablities open a card game

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The discussion revolves around calculating the probabilities of two players selecting different cards in a card game where each player has five specific cards. The key focus is on determining the likelihood that the first player picks a card that the second player does not, depending on how many cards each player chooses. The initial confusion stems from the distinction between probability and odds, with requests for clarification on the number of cards drawn by each player. The conversation emphasizes the need for more specific details to accurately compute the probabilities involved. Ultimately, the goal is to understand the dynamics of card selection in the context of the game's mechanics.
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I am trying to work out but am having no luck with the following.

It two players have 5 cards each from which they can choose. The cards are marked Legs, Body, Head, L Arm, Right arm

What are the odds of the picking player choosing a card the other does not pick if they are picking
Second Player 1 card 2 cards 3 cards 4 cards 5 cards
First Player
1 card 0%
2 cards
3 cards
4 cards
5 cards 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Its for a game and i am trying to work out the odds. If the player picking first is attacking there need to pick a cards that the second player doesn't and its the odds of that that I'm looking for.

Thank you
 
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You are thinking about probability, not odds.

Please be a bit more specific. How many cards is the first player drawing? Are they drawing the same number of cards? I'll call the cards {1,2,3,4,5}. If they both draw two cards and the first player draws {1,3} and the second draws {3,4}, does that count? More detail please.
 
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