Summary
- Streamer Pirate Software was expelled from the World of Warcraft OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run resulting in Hardcore character deaths.
- Pirate Software's refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him.
Pirate Software's recent expulsion from the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild, OnlyFangs, stems from a failed Dire Maul North run in the game's Anniversary servers. The newly-added Dire Maul to the Anniversary servers has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters.
Prior to Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers in August 2023 (which saw a dip in popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server launch), players established their own zero-death guidelines. The Anniversary servers revitalized World of Warcraft Classic, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Since their introduction, numerous Hardcore players have perished, while others have achieved level 60 under the challenging conditions. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, leading to Pirate Software's banishment from OnlyFangs by Guild Master Sodapoppin.
Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord statement. The statement cites widespread guild discomfort following the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group pulled a boss before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. A party member suggested retreating to reset the enemies, but Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape. While normally permissible under OnlyFangs rules, Pirate Software's unwillingness to accept responsibility for Sara and Snupy's deaths, coupled with his subsequent actions, sealed his fate. (Note: A video documenting the event contains strong language.)
Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?
Central to the criticism is Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the deaths, specifically his failure to utilize crowd control effectively. Twitch streamer Sodapoppin, during a post-run review, highlighted the potential use of Blizzard rank 1 to slow enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations from OnlyFangs members like Mizkif suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded to his removal on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation.
Given the numerous OnlyFangs member departures since the guild's reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, the possibility of new groups forming remains. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to World of Warcraft Classic, including Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.
