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<div>The word '''nerf''' is an adapted word from the MMO community, much like the MMO community adapted the word "zerging" from "Zerg rush". The word itself refers to NERF-brand plasticized foam; a soft, spongey material designed specifically not to harm children. The MMO community adapted the word due to its associations with being 'safe' and 'harmless'.<br />
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In the context of the game, the word 'nerf' usually refers to changes in a patch where a class, race or other classification of the game has been lowered quality or efficiency. It could also mean that the price for something used has increased.<br />
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In some cases, "nerfed" can also refer to opponent components, such as a "boss" in an MMO.<br />
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For StarCraft, the term "nerfed" would be used if a unit got the production cost lowered or their statistical numbers in terms of [[HP]] or damage lowered.<br />
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The opposite of nerfing is [[buff]]ing.<br />
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