Pirate Software Booted from OnlyFangs WoW Guild

Summary

• Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous run in Dire Maul North, resulting in Hardcore deaths.
• His refusal to accept responsibility for the incident led to his removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.

Pirate Software has been ousted from the renowned World of Warcraft streamer guild, OnlyFangs, after a failed attempt at Dire Maul North. This dungeon, recently introduced to the World of Warcraft Anniversary servers, has already claimed the lives of several OnlyFangs members playing in Hardcore mode.

Before Blizzard officially launched Hardcore servers for the Classic client in August 2023, players had been self-regulating with zero-death rules. The introduction of Hardcore servers initially saw a surge in interest, which waned until the Anniversary servers were added in November 2024. These new servers revitalized World of Warcraft Classic, significantly reducing the player base on the original Classic servers. Since their addition, numerous Hardcore players have met their demise, while a select few have reached level 60 under these stringent conditions. The recent casualties include Sara and Snupy, prompting Guild Master Sodapoppin to take decisive action against Pirate Software.

Sodapoppin, through a Discord statement, confirmed Pirate Software's removal from OnlyFangs. The decision came after a majority of guild members expressed discomfort in continuing to play with him, especially after the deaths of Sara and Snupy during the Dire Maul North run. The group had initiated the run prematurely, attracting the attention of a boss before dealing with a pack of Gordok ogres. When a party member suggested fleeing to reset the enemies, Pirate Software deserted the group during their escape. Despite the possibility of staying in the guild under normal circumstances, Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the incident sealed his fate. The full account of the event, including some explicit language, can be viewed here.

Why Pirate Software Was Kicked From OnlyFangs

The primary criticism leveled at Pirate Software was his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the Hardcore deaths, particularly for not using crowd control abilities effectively. In a review of the dungeon run, Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted that Pirate Software could have used Blizzard rank 1 to slow down the enemies, conserving mana. Other OnlyFangs members, including Mizkif, have suggested that threats made by Pirate Software towards fellow streamers post-incident contributed to his expulsion. Pirate Software responded to his removal on Twitter, claiming the situation was mishandled.

Since the guild's reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, several members have faced similar fates. As Blizzard continues to update World of Warcraft Classic with Vanilla-accurate patches, the community anticipates more challenges and potential Hardcore deaths with the addition of new dungeons and raids.