Where does the term "nerf" come from? - Guild Wars Forums

Rubch One · Jun 20, 2005, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Thanks

Lominus Exodus · Jun 20, 2005, 04:23 PM // 16:23

Nerf came from the popular childrens sports equipment. It was meant to soften the footballs/baseballs ect...which in terms would weaken the appeal to adults. So basically they are taking real footballs and nerfing them.

mthegreatone · Jun 20, 2005, 04:25 PM // 16:25

with the emphasis on weaken...

Rubch One · Jun 20, 2005, 04:27 PM // 16:27

Ahh... okay thanks. I thought it was an acronym. I really loved those nerf turbo footballs... ahh the memories

Nightsky · Jun 20, 2005, 04:30 PM // 16:30

Nearly Everthing Remains Fucked.

Jun 20, 2005, 04:22 PM // 16:22	#1
Rubch One Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Where does the term "nerf" come from? Thanks

Jun 20, 2005, 04:23 PM // 16:23	#2
Lominus Exodus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: CTDC Profession: W/N	Nerf came from the popular childrens sports equipment. It was meant to soften the footballs/baseballs ect...which in terms would weaken the appeal to adults. So basically they are taking real footballs and nerfing them.

Jun 20, 2005, 04:25 PM // 16:25	#3
mthegreatone Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	with the emphasis on weaken...

Jun 20, 2005, 04:27 PM // 16:27	#4
Rubch One Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Ahh... okay thanks. I thought it was an acronym. I really loved those nerf turbo footballs... ahh the memories

Jun 20, 2005, 04:30 PM // 16:30	#5
Nightsky Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Nearly Everthing Remains Fucked.