Some of these seem rather severe! Are you going straight from the original rules?
Yes, straight from the original rules. Some of these are harsh, but the critical hit table has also many "no effect" entries and even when a special damage is listed, usually a further dice roll or particular conditions are needed (range, rake) before the damage is applied.
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