Summary
- Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in World of Warcraft Classic that resulted in the deaths of two Hardcore characters.
- His refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths led to his removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.
Pirate Software's expulsion from the prominent World of Warcraft streamer guild, OnlyFangs, stems from a botched Dire Maul North run on the recently added Anniversary servers. The reintroduction of 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 decline 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 the challenging feat of reaching level 60 under these stringent conditions. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, and Sodapoppin has held Pirate Software accountable for their deaths.
Social media posts confirm Pirate Software's removal from OnlyFangs by Guild Master Sodapoppin, who issued a statement on Discord explaining the decision. The statement highlights the discomfort felt by many guild members after the deaths of two players during the Dire Maul North run. The incident occurred when the group engaged a boss before clearing a pack of Gordok ogres. Following a call to reset the enemies by fleeing the dungeon, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, resulting in the deaths of Sara and Snupy. Despite the possibility of remaining in the guild under normal circumstances, Pirate Software's unwillingness to acknowledge his role in the incident led to his expulsion. [A video detailing the event is available, but contains strong language.]
This is Why Pirate Software Was Kicked From the World of Warcraft Guild OnlyFangs
The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software centers on his refusal to accept responsibility for the two Hardcore deaths, specifically his failure to utilize crowd control effectively. During a post-run review, Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted his opportunity to use Blizzard rank 1 to slow the enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Mizkif and other OnlyFangs members also allege that Pirate Software made threats to fellow streamers following the Dire Maul incident. Pirate Software responded to his dismissal on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.
Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own group. With Blizzard continuing to update World of Warcraft Classic with Vanilla-accurate patches, further casualties within OnlyFangs are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.
