random encounter

noun — 2 senses

noun

Video games A battle that starts at an unpredictable time, against random enemies.

Roleplaying games

Broadly The event of seeing someone appearing without warning.

[Scott is dreaming. Ramona appears in the dream without warning.] Ramona: I think this is the lamest dream I've ever found you in. Forest elf: Look out! Random encounter!!!2007, “Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together”, in Scott Pilgrim, volume 4:

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