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Rabid · Nov 21, 2005, 04:14 AM // 04:14

Whas NERFED????

Former Ruling · Nov 21, 2005, 04:16 AM // 04:16

Nerf refers to something the developers to do make something in the game worse. (To make softer like a nerf ball)

Like if a skill added +1000 dmg and lasted 10 minutes, they update it to only give +10 dmg and last 10 seconds..They would be "nerfing" it - making it worse.

Usually done to balance out things.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 21, 2005, 05:29 AM // 05:29

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Nerf refers to something the developers to do make something in the game worse. (To make softer like a nerf ball)

Like if a skill added +1000 dmg and lasted 10 minutes, they update it to only give +10 dmg and last 10 seconds..They would be "nerfing" it - making it worse.

Usually done to balance out things.

and I quote "usually done to balance out things."

Man, if more people felt this way, maybe they wouldn't bitch, but accept it as it were. If anything can remotely effect anything else, it's suddenly "A nerf"

Example: The Recent update in AI that makes them not stand in AOE's like stupid people going, "Uh george, why is this hurting me!" Instead, they run. It's simple logic really. And this was misconstrued first as a "Nerf" to elementalists and then a "Nerf to AOE's" ...there will always be people opposed to something until the end of time..I personally think it's a great idea with bad execution, but enough on that.

Nerfing, IE: Balancing things out. <--Most simplest definition, although it roots deeper.

--The Shim

NatalieD · Nov 21, 2005, 06:21 AM // 06:21

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Originally Posted by Shimus DarkRaven

Nerfing, IE: Balancing things out. <--Most simplest definition, although it roots deeper.

Not quite. Balancing can also mean improving something, like when they made Holy Veil a worthwhile skill by adding hex removal to it. Nerfing means balancing by making a too-good thing weaker.

Today's useless trivia: the term originates from an Ultima Online update which weakened most weapons, leading to players complaining that they were now armed with Nerf(tm) bats.

Xue Yi Liang · Nov 21, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Nerf is little tweeting bird chirping in meadow. Nerf is wreath of pretty flowers that smell bad...

AncientPC · Nov 21, 2005, 07:12 AM // 07:12

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nerf

Pevil Lihatuh · Nov 21, 2005, 11:38 AM // 11:38

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Originally Posted by NatalieD

Not quite. Balancing can also mean improving something, like when they made Holy Veil a worthwhile skill by adding hex removal to it. Nerfing means balancing by making a too-good thing weaker.

Today's useless trivia: the term originates from an Ultima Online update which weakened most weapons, leading to players complaining that they were now armed with Nerf(tm) bats.

heh never knew that... good ole UO.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 21, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06

Ahh, UO..I remember thy fond adventures.

I played that game on Lake Superior before I ever played any other MMO..Good times..good times...

--The Shim

Nov 21, 2005, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#1
Rabid Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tyria Guild: Cryptic Souls Profession: W/R	Whats NERFED? Whas NERFED????

Nov 21, 2005, 04:16 AM // 04:16	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Nerf refers to something the developers to do make something in the game worse. (To make softer like a nerf ball) Like if a skill added +1000 dmg and lasted 10 minutes, they update it to only give +10 dmg and last 10 seconds..They would be "nerfing" it - making it worse. Usually done to balance out things.

Nov 21, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29	#5
Xue Yi Liang Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Guild: Outlaws of the Water Margin Profession: Mo/Me	Nerf is little tweeting bird chirping in meadow. Nerf is wreath of pretty flowers that smell bad...

Nov 21, 2005, 07:12 AM // 07:12	#6
AncientPC Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ascalon 1 Profession: W/R	http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nerf

Nov 21, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06	#8
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	Ahh, UO..I remember thy fond adventures. I played that game on Lake Superior before I ever played any other MMO..Good times..good times... --The Shim