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''Predetermined random effects in combat that are negative to the attacker.''


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=== Examples ===
[[Critical Misses]] are often mandatory or optional parts of the combat rules of [[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]]. The various editions of [[Dungeons and Dragons]] typically have optional rules for these misses, while games like [[GURPS]], [[Hârnmaster]], and [[Mutant]] have them as part of the core rules in most editions.

== Using the pattern ==
Creating [[Critical Misses]] depend on determining when attempts to perform actions can fail with disastrous effects, and what the risk for these failure are. The latter requires the presence of [[Randomness]] in a game while [[Skills]] levels typically help determine the risk and each individual [[Skills|Skill]] relates to actions that can fail. [[Upgrades]] and [[Weapons]] can in turn affect the risks.

[[Critical Misses]] are not caused by [[Performance Uncertainty]] since they are instead the causes of algorithmically determined risks.

== Consequences ==
[[Critical Misses]] are a type of [[Critical Failures]] applied to [[Combat]], and as such are a type of [[Critical Results]]. They typically give the affected players [[Penalties]]. 

[[Critical Misses]] work against players being able to have [[Predictable Consequences]] for their actions, and may qualify as [[Exceptional Events]] unless they are too common. While not sought after by players, experiencing them may lead to [[Spectacular Failure Enjoyment]]. They naturally are opposites of [[Critical Hits]].

== Relations ==
=== Can Instantiate ===
[[Critical Failures]], 
[[Critical Results]], 
[[Exceptional Events]], 
[[Penalties]], 
[[Spectacular Failure Enjoyment]] 

=== Can Modulate ===
[[Combat]]

=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
[[Randomness]]

=== Can Be Modulated By ===
[[Skills]], 
[[Tools]], 
[[Upgrades]], 
[[Weapons]]

=== Possible Closure Effects ===
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=== Potentially Conflicting With ===
[[Critical Hits]], 
[[Performance Uncertainty]], 
[[Predictable Consequences]]

== History ==
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== References ==
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== Acknowledgements ==
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