diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index d2f739e69..1309f215d 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -2169,6 +2169,8 @@ preceding #overview with the 'm' prefix brings up the overview display as a
 	shows every level visited rather than just the "interesting" ones
 include monster size in feedback for wand of probing and stethoscope
 crystal armor is now subject to cracking damage rather than outright breakage
+when a doppelganger takes on mplayer (fake hero) form, usually choose role
+	from the high scores file; name too if visable at the time
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific New Features
diff --git a/src/topten.c b/src/topten.c
index 992979e0a..24f6e5783 100644
--- a/src/topten.c
+++ b/src/topten.c
@@ -1435,7 +1435,7 @@ tt_oname(struct obj *otmp)
 /* Randomly select a topten entry to mimic */
 int
 tt_doppel(struct monst *mon) {
-    struct toptenentry *tt = get_rnd_toptenentry();
+    struct toptenentry *tt = rn2(13) ? get_rnd_toptenentry() : NULL;
     int ret;
 
     if (!tt)
@@ -1447,7 +1447,7 @@ tt_doppel(struct monst *mon) {
             mon->female = 0;
         ret = classmon(tt->plrole);
         /* Only take on a name if the player can see
-           the doppelganger, otherwise we end up with 
+           the doppelganger, otherwise we end up with
            named monsters spoiling the fun - Kes */
         if (canseemon(mon))
             christen_monst(mon, tt->name);