Nerfing, is a game definition term used by a player base to describe the reduction of power in a Class of unit or weapon that was threatening the balance of the game.
Often times players will be told well in advance of the upcoming patch a nerf is taking place. Primarily to keep players informed on modified game mechanics. And also to generate discussion.
A Stealth Nerf occurs when a game company does not announce a particular change to a game in the patch. Often times the change will simply be noted in the Patch notes, buried under other layers of changes players do not often read. Leading to many players confusion as to the change.
Often times players will be told well in advance of the upcoming patch a nerf is taking place. Primarily to keep players informed on modified game mechanics. And also to generate discussion.
A Stealth Nerf occurs when a game company does not announce a particular change to a game in the patch. Often times the change will simply be noted in the Patch notes, buried under other layers of changes players do not often read. Leading to many players confusion as to the change.
The purpose of the Stealth Nerf is to minimize the backlash from the player base if the Nerf being applied is a particularly popular play style.
It also serves to eliminate resistance to the change the producer feels is necessary, as often preventing a Nerf is much easier then reversing a Nerf.
It also serves to eliminate resistance to the change the producer feels is necessary, as often preventing a Nerf is much easier then reversing a Nerf.
by CommandoDude May 21, 2010
Get the Stealth Nerfmug. by C-ZUH December 24, 2015
Get the nerf or nuthinmug. A term used to describe a woman's breasts beaucse of their comparitive softness to the nerf brand of toys.
by Divergence August 3, 2007
Get the nerf toysmug. 1. Derogatory term used by Princess Leia in order to demean Han Solo, thus hiding her true emotions.
2. A pretty cool band that heard a pretty cool phrase in The Empire Strikes Back and embraced it as their own.
3. Probably a Kevin Smith reference somewhere in the movie universe.
2. A pretty cool band that heard a pretty cool phrase in The Empire Strikes Back and embraced it as their own.
3. Probably a Kevin Smith reference somewhere in the movie universe.
by Run-GMC December 16, 2004
Get the nerf herdermug. A lower class outdoorsman who spends his days safeguarding the nerfs on various planets across the universe.
They can best be compared to the American cowboy or shepherds of old in their steadfast pursuit of an independent lifestyle. They generally wear old, worn out work clothes and carry simple projectile weapons as well as staves they use to drive obstinate nerfs out of their hiding places. Due to their significant skills in fieldcraft and gunplay, as well as not having the resources to bathe and change their clothes often, the rest of the "civilized" universe looks down upon them.
They can best be compared to the American cowboy or shepherds of old in their steadfast pursuit of an independent lifestyle. They generally wear old, worn out work clothes and carry simple projectile weapons as well as staves they use to drive obstinate nerfs out of their hiding places. Due to their significant skills in fieldcraft and gunplay, as well as not having the resources to bathe and change their clothes often, the rest of the "civilized" universe looks down upon them.
by David P. [myspace.com/xbuddhistxfistx] March 19, 2008
Get the nerf herdermug. The act of someone acting like a complete retard only to destroy his own reputation in attempt to gaining one
by IamPerson1 December 29, 2009
Get the Nerf Ninjamug. Big ass nerf guns that shoot massive foam ammunition. Recent years have introduced a MEGA XL line that shoots even HUGER foam.
Nerf mega guns may not be good for a practical nerf war but they can even make a grown man feel badass.
by Ramsy Norris April 18, 2022
Get the Nerf Megamug.