Summary
- World of Warcraft streamer Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in which his actions resulted in the deaths of two Hardcore characters.
- His refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him from OnlyFangs.
Pirate Software's dismissal from the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild, OnlyFangs, stems from a failed Dire Maul North run on the recently launched Anniversary servers. The addition of Dire Maul to these servers has already contributed to several OnlyFangs Hardcore character deaths.
Prior to Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for World of Warcraft Classic in August 2023 (which initially saw declining popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server release), players established their own "zero-death" guidelines. The Anniversary servers revitalized World of Warcraft Classic, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Numerous Hardcore players have perished since the Anniversary servers' introduction, while others have achieved level 60 within the Hardcore limitations. Sara and Snupy are among the recent casualties, with Pirate Software bearing the responsibility for their demise and subsequent banishment from OnlyFangs.
Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord statement. The statement highlights the guild's discomfort with Pirate Software following the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group engaged a boss before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. When a party member suggested retreating to reset the ogres, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, contributing to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. While normally he might have remained, his refusal to acknowledge his role sealed his fate. (Note: Video footage of the event contains strong language).
Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?
The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software centers on his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the deaths. A post-run review by Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control abilities effectively, suggesting that a rank 1 Blizzard spell could have mitigated the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, from OnlyFangs members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers after the Dire Maul incident. Pirate Software responded to his expulsion on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation.
Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own guild. With Blizzard continuing to update World of Warcraft Classic with Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.
