Terraria "Nerfed" Challenge Concept

Terraria "Nerfed" is a challenge a friend and I were inspired to create after viewing a "nerf" challenge that someone did in Phasmophobia. (Nuzzgard's PhasmoRPG series)

Currently, there are 89 nerfs (99 if you're bringing along a buddy or two).
The reasoning behind using "nerf" in quotes is because:

• Some nerfs are jokes and have minimal impact on gameplay (ex: #37 Nice Bathroom: Every NPC housing must use a toilet instead of a chair).
  
• Some nerfs can have a significant impact on gameplay, such as #28 Confused: Left is right and right is left.
  
• Some nerfs may have no effect on you depending on how you play the game (#40 Hook, Line, and Stinker: No fishing).

You start off with at least one of these nerfs at the start of a playthrough and add one for every unique boss you defeat.

This challenge utilizes some resource packs on the Steam Workshop.

Introduction

This is NOT a mod.

You start off with at least one nerf at the start of a playthrough and add one for every unique boss you defeat.

This challenge may be seen as similar to Wand of Sparking's "Wheel of Pain" series. The difference is instead of adding a nerf after each death, you add one after each unique boss killed.

You can use the in-game /roll command or some other RNG for rolling.

The goal is to defeat the Moon Lord.

Despite completing 6 playthroughs ourselves (1 Expert, 5 Master), this challenge is still a semi-W.I.P. as we think of ways to balance specific nerf combos, especially when playing multiplayer, or coming up with new general rules, for example, we had to set a biome base cooldown because I rolled FOUR base locations nearly back-to-back in the first playthrough! We did our first playthrough of this on 14/08/2021

Expert mode is recommended if you are attempting this for the first time or playing solo, but if you get the hang of it, try Master mode!
Recommended seeds: Random, Drunk world, Celebrationmk10

When you roll a number, match to "The Nerfs!" section to see what you get! If you're bringing along a buddy or two, make sure to include the Multiplayer Exclusive section. Some nerfs are mutually exclusive with each other (represented with "m.e." for simplicity).


Not every boss needs to be killed! Unless you or at least 50% of your group roll #57 Completionist...

General Rules

• If you roll a nerf that you already have, re-roll.
  
• Max used accessory slots is two, one from an accessory-based nerf (#6, #46, #92) and one from #34 Lose Clothes. This is in place so that you still have accessory slots available for yourself.
  
• Base cool-down is three nerfs. This is to prevent players from having to move all over the place after each defeated boss. AFTER rolling the third nerf after a base nerf, then you may be subject to rolling a base nerf once again.
  
• Players must have at least 1 nerf at all times.
  
• If a nerf remover is rolled and the target player(s) have only 1 nerf, they can choose to: do nothing or Switcheroo I.
  
• If you roll a nerf that is mutually exclusive with a nerf that you have, replace the that nerf with the one you rolled.
  
• Resource Pack cool-down is two nerfs. AFTER rolling the second nerf after a resource pack nerf, then you may be subject to rolling a resouce pack nerf once again.
  
• Due to the severity of #57 Completionist, at least 50% of your group must roll it in order for it to take effect.
  
• When you defeat the third pillar during the celestial invasion event, choose a nerf to remove from yourself. You earned it :)

If you believe a new general rule should be added due to a new nerf combo we haven't thought of, let us know!

What gives me a nerf?

• King Slime
  
• Eye of Cthulhu
  
• Goblin Army
  
• Eater of Worlds
  
• Skeletron
  
• Queen Bee
  
• Deerclops
  
• Old One's Army I
  
• Wall of Flesh
  
• Old One's Army II
  
• Pirates
  
• Queen Slime
  
• The Destroyer
  
• The Twins
  
• Skeletron Prime
  
• Plantera
  
• Frost Moon (if Everscream or Santa-NK1 or Ice Queen is killed) (You will only receive one)
  
• Pumpkin Moon (if Mourning Wood or Pumpking is killed) (You will only receive one)
  
• Empress of Light
  
• Duke Fishron
  
• Martians
  
• Golem
  
• Old One's Army III
  
• Lunatic Cultist

The Nerfs!

Nerfs 1-4 can overwrite each other.
1. Up Close: Melee weapons only.
2. From Afar: Ranged weapons only (we're obviously not including tools that deal damage in these class nerfs, don't worry!)
3. You're a Wizard: Magic weapons only.
4. The Great Summoning: Summon weapons only.
5. Mismatched: Cannot obtain set bonuses from armor.
(m.e. #31 Armor Nonsense)
6. Distortionate: Must always be under the effect of the Gravity Globe.
(m.e. Other accessory nerfs)
7. Photosensitive: Cannot place light items.
(furnaces not included, to move in NPCs, place a candle and extinguish it by right-clicking it)
8. Explosive Miner: Can only mine with bombs, dynamite, rockets.
9. Who Needs a Map: Map/Minimap disabled.
(you can still use pylons or teleport to friends if you don't have the respective nerfs, but be quick about it!)
10. Solid Ground: Down key disabled.
11. Stay Put: No grappling hook.
12. Bullied: No knockback preventing accessories, no hoplite armor.
(m.e. #92 Noble Sacrifice)
13. Bad Vision: Use 150% zoom.
14. Deafened: All game audio disabled.
15. Avid Jogger: No mounts.
(m.e. #47 Sore Feet)
16: Grounded: No wings.
(m.e. #24 You Hate Happiness)
17. Raver: Set lighting to Trippy, must have biome swap torches enabled.
(m.e. #27 Classy Times)
18. Small Pockets: Inventory space reduced by 10.
(Use non-stackable items like Shackles and favorite them in the bottom row of your inventory)
19. Dumb AF: Smart cursor banned.
20. Bank Failure: No storing items in personal storages
(excludes Void Vault, you can still store coins if you do not have #25 Penny Pincher)
21. No Life Insurance: Character set to mediumcore.
(Use a program like Terrasavr to do this)
22. A Normal Human: Mana set to 0, use of mana crystals banned.
(if you have #3 You're a Wizard or #4 The Great Summoning, reroll!)
23. Ask a Doctor: No buff potions.
(m.e. #41 Fasting Master).
24. You Hate Happiness: No usage of running boots.
(m.e. #16 Grounded)
25. Penny Pincher: Cannot remove coins from inventory.
(if you want to avoid accidentally quick stacking your coins to your piggy bank by the time you roll this nerf, you should either move those coins to a chest, or just keep them on you.)
26. A Special Item: The Copper Shortsword must remain in your hotbar.
27. Classy Times: Lighting set to retro, background turned off, use a resource pack with old textures/sounds.
(m.e. #17 Raver)
28. Confused: Left key is right key and right key is left key.
29. A Makeover: Consume a Genderswap Potion and adjust your characters appearance accordingly, changing your hair and vanity outfit.
(This cannot be your first nerf!)
30. American Healthcare System: You can't afford the nurse :(
31. Armor Nonsense: No armor pre-hardmode, pre-hardmode armor in hardmode, pre-mech armor after golem is defeated.
(m.e. #5 Mismatched)
32. I'm in Danger!: This player is prohibited from disabling traps.
33. No Goblins for My Baby: Reforging is prohibited.
34. Loose Clothes: Accessory slots reduced by 1.
(NOT m.e. Other accessory nerfs)
35. Shopping Enthusiast: Buy the most expensive item you can afford from the Travelling Merchant upon arrival.
36. Closed Town Gates: Pylon usage prohibited.
37. Nice Bathroom: All NPC housing must have a toilet as the chair.
38. Improved vision: Effects of mechanical ruler always active.
39. Crowded Funhouse: Must have 4 NPCs near each other in your base.
(Reroll if you have #73 Darkness Rises)
40. Hook, Line, and Stinker: No Fishing.
(m.e. #60 Fish Love)
41. Fasting Master: No food or drinks.
(m.e. #23 Ask a Doctor)
42. Spookems: Cannot break gravestones, others cannot break gravestones with your name on it. (if the gravestone is a result of PVP, you can break those)
43. Wood Capitalism: Can only replant Sakura and Willow trees.
(gem trees are not included in this)
44. 3D: Looks like your playing Minecraft now.
(Use the Minecraft resource pack; m.e. #27 Classy Times, #65 My Gameboy!)
45. Like a Boss: Grind bosses that you have defeated to obtain their masks.
46. Greedy: Always have a form of the treasure magnet equipped.
(m.e. Other accessory nerfs)
47. Sore Feet: Must always be on a mount.
(Cannot be first nerf; m.e. #15 Avid Jogger)
48. Can't Read: Use the wingdings font pack.
(m.e. #67 Translation Error)
49. Leveler: Only use Life Crystals/Fruits after defeating bosses.
(See Nerf Clarifications for more information)
50. Market Crash: No shopping.
(besides #35 Shopping Enthusiast and #43 Wood Capitalism)
51. Split Personality: Must alternate between two loadouts every in-game day.
52. First Dimension: Void Bag must remain closed.
(m.e. #62 I don't watch Rick and Morty)
53. Vain: Only accessories that have a vanity appearance may be worn in vanity accessory slots.
54. Chest Monster: Quick stack to nearby chests banned.
(you can still use "quick stack" with an opened chest)
55. Shimmer Dimmer: Transmuting items via shimmer is banned.
56. Light Show: Always have a monolith or radio thing active in your vanity.
57. Completionist: ALL bosses capable of dropping relics must be defeated before Moon Lord.
58. Aw ♥♥♥♥...: Poo blocks in every NPC house, minecart is the Fart Cart.
59. Sad Morshu Noises: No usage of rope or tile-breaking explosives.
(m.e. #8 Explosive Miner)
60. Fish Love: Find the angler and complete the quest everyday once you are able to. You lose 25% of your money if you fail to do so.
61. 1.0 New Terraria Player: Must keep tree stumps.
(be mindful of smart cursor when using a pickaxe axe, etc.)
62. I don't watch Rick & Morty: No Void Bag and Void Vault for you.
(m.e. #52 First Dimension)
63. Inconsiderate: Smart Doors off.
64. Carpal Tunnels: Autofire off.
65. My Gameboy!: Must use Gameboy resource pack.
(m.e. #27 Classy Times, #44 3D)
66. Back in my day...: No information accessories on your player.
(if you have a Cell Phone or better by this point, disable the info icons)
67. Translation Error: Google Translate translation resource pack.
(m.e. #48 Can't Read)

Biome Basing

These nerfs will dictate where you will have to base if rolled. There is a cooldown of 3 nerfs before you can roll another.
68. Beat the Heat: Desert
69. Chill Out: Tundra
70. Overgrown: Jungle
71. Sunny: Beach
72. Holy One: Hallow
(reroll if not in hardmode)
73. Darkness Rises: Evil Biome in your world.
(If playing on the drunk seed, flip a coin. 1/Heads = Corruption; 2/Tails = Crimson)
74. Not the Bees: Beehive
75. Spooderman: Spider Nest
76. The Fungeon: Dungeon
(Skeletron must be defeated; use safe walls for NPCs and spawnpoint, but keep the walls dungeon brick)
77. Feeling Blue?: Mushroom Biome
78. Ascend: Space
79. Sweet Little Angel: Hell
(EoW/BoC must be defeated)
80. Dwarf Town: Underground

Bonus Bonanza

81. - 86. Roll two nerfs :) : Roll two nerfs.
(Cannot be stacked; cannot be rolled as a result of #99 nor trigger #99 I can't believe you've done this)
87. Lucky You!: Your choice of nerf to remove.
(Cannot be first nerf roll)
88. Switcheroo I: Remove a nerf of your choice, but roll a nerf in its place.
89. Switcheroo II: Remove a random nerf (not your choice) and roll a nerf in its place.

Multiplayer Exclusive Nerfs!

I couldn't fit everything in the previous section...
90. Swap Meet: Trade all your equipment, armor, and weapons with a random player.
(if the impacted players have a #1-4 class-based nerf, that is traded as well)
91. Reversal of Fortune: Trade all nerfs with a random player.
(you'll receive the nerfs they got this roll, too, so roll an additional nerf for them)
92. Noble Sacrifice: Must always have a paladin shield or variant equipped.
(grab one from another world if you do not have one; m.e. #12 Bullied; Accessory nerf)
93. Friendly Fire: PvP is always enabled.
(Everybody must enable PVP, if there are 3+ players, the one with the nerf should be on a separate team, while others without it should be on the same team in order to not accidentally hit each other.)
94. Lonely Sleeper: Cannot have a bed spawnpoint within 250 blocks of any other player's bed spawnpoint.
95. Long Distance Relationship: No use of wormhole potions.
96. Chance Time!: Trade one to three random nerf(s) between you and a random player
(the player who rolls this rolls an additional nerf BEFORE trading, cannot be #81-86 or #99)
97. Lucky All!: Remove 1 nerf from everyone!
98. Lucky Them!: Remove a nerf of another player.
99. I can't believe you've done this: Everyone has to roll an additional nerf.
(This nerf cannot be rolled if triggered by this nerf. "Roll two nerfs! :)" may not be rolled either. Cannot be triggered as a result of "Roll two nerfs! :)")

Nerf Clarifications

#49 Leveler

• Using a program such as Terrasavr, set your health to 100 + [the number of unique bosses and events you've defeated * 40] (if your health is greater than what you set it to, refund your life crystals and/or life fruit.)
  
• Then, for every unique boss/event defeated, take 40 HP worth of life.
  
• Your health should be 500 by the time you slay your 10th unique boss.
  
• If you've defeated 10 unique bosses by the time this nerf is rolled, you can take this as a freebie or re-roll.

#57 Completionist

• Since you have to slaughter every boss when you get this nerf, you can buy Eternia Crystals and the holder with #50 Market Crash and you can fish up Duke Fishron with #40 Hook, Line, and Stinker.

When more clarification is needed, I'll add more here...

Useful Links for Pack Nerfs and Progress

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS!

Make a copy of this sheet and keep track of your progress with this!
File -> Make a copy
This is a Google Sheets document.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f-02IxOKcgPZ0JG2kIl00WvymUqQaZr_tS-3p-_cWcA/edit?usp=sharing

Quick tips:

• Hardmode? Box: 0 is Pre-Hardmode, 1 is Hardmode. This impacts the cruelty level counter at the bottom.
  
• Cruel Level Box: Shows who is being screwed over the most. The higher the number, the redder it gets.
  
• The Cruel Level numbers can be modified to the right of the table (not in frame), make sure everyone agrees on it. There is a pre-hardmode and a hardmode section.
  
• Sample nerfs occupy the boxes, overwrite it with your first nerf. DO NOT DELETE THE NUMBER BOX! This is automatically done for you!
  
• Cooldown color-coding is NOT automatically done for you. Keep this in mind! Whenever you kill a new unique boss, decrease the cooldown by 1. When it hits 0, it is now susceptible to being overwritten (say if you had a base nerf such as #73 Darkness Rises and roll #80 Dwarf Town, you would replace #73 Darkness Rises IF the cooldown is 0. Otherwise, you would reroll.)

TOOLS

Terrasavr
Online Terraria character editor.
In the case that you roll a nerf such as #21 No Life Insurance and have to set your character to mediumcore! .-.
https://yal.cc/r/terrasavr/

PACK LINKS

#27 Classy Times
Remember to disable the background and set lighting to retro!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2941789995

#44 3D
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2439772075

#48 Can't Read
In the case that you have trouble disabling this pack:

• On title screen, select the 4th option.
  
• Select the the top-right option.
  
• The pack should have Undertale's Gaster on it, click the green button to disable
  
• Select the bottom-left option.
  
• All better.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2485714696

#65 My Gameboy!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2920041101

#67 Translation Error
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2439875251

Not Hard Enough?!

Additional Challenge!

• Everybody starts with completionist as their first nerf. It may not be removed.
  
• You get one freebie to remove a nerf during any part of the game. Use it wisely.
  
• Let chaos ensue.

[Gman37642ツ]

How does the color coding work?

[Jokerplier]

I have a nerf suggestion;
"Fluffy mine field (+extra)" Use tEdit to change your world seed to the 'For the Worthy' seed (where naturally spawning bunnies are replaced by explosive bunnies) and use a texture pack to make them invisible.

Yes, FTW does already make it harder and it'll obviously be worse with explosive bunnies you cant see, (+i dont think anybody has made a resource pack to turn them invisible anyway.)
but somebody could also make a mod (and/or the resource pack for the nerf) for the 1.4.4 tmod beta that does the same thing but without the rest of the FTW difficulty

[Jhaal]

this will be on my sudoku letter, 5 stars

[WafflesOnButter]

This was the most painful experience I've ever had in Terraria and my friends no longer want to play with me. 10/10 Brutal challenge

[Caffetozini (raccoon)]

fuck you bitch this was aids 10/10

[SIR MOO]

For the fungeon nerf, do you have to live inside the dungeon or can I make an extension to it and live there?

[lunchbag]

ok but what if i can read wingdings

[qwertyyoppit]

ok thx im having fun with your nerfs btw thank you

[Nyan-Mining]

swap the nerfs

[qwertyyoppit]

does mutually exclusive mean that you swap the nerfs or you reroll?