The LARP currently bans Nerf Rival because of its reputation for being too painful.
One of our LARPers recently brought a Nerf Rival Apollo, which currently has the reputation of being the most painful Rival blaster, so we could test just how much it hurt. Those agreeing to be test subjects found that it mostly felt like getting hit by a regular Nerf dart, but it does depend on how sensitive the area struck is. It was very loud though — test subjects reported that they flinched from the sound more than from the hit.
A few LARPers have proposed we change our rules to allow Nerf Rival, and we would like to give everyone the opportunity to share their thoughts.
Results: Out of nearly two dozen active LARPers, only three voted. Two voted to allow Nerf Rival and one voted “I don’t care.” We are assuming everyone who didn’t vote also doesn’t care. So we will allow Nerf Rival. As always, be sure that anyone you engage in mock combat has agreed to be part of the mock battle.
Update: As of August 2018, all Nerf use is restricted to the Dire Garden when LARPing at Silverwood Park.
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