Pirate Software Kicked Out of OnlyFangs World of Warcraft Guild

Summary

• World of Warcraft streamer Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run resulting in Hardcore character deaths.
• His refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him.

Pirate Software's expulsion from the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild, OnlyFangs, stems from a failed Dire Maul North run in the recently added World of Warcraft Anniversary servers. The resurgence of Classic WoW Hardcore gameplay, fueled by these Anniversary servers (launched November 2024, revitalizing the game after a dip in popularity following the August 2023 release of official Hardcore servers), has seen a spike in player deaths. This incident adds to the growing number of casualties, with Sara and Snupy being among the latest victims.

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 run. The incident involved the group pulling a boss prematurely, triggering a Gordok ogre pack. When a party member suggested retreating to reset the encounter, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, resulting in the deaths of Sara and Snupy. While normally he might have faced less severe consequences, Pirate Software's unwillingness to accept responsibility sealed his fate. (Note: A video detailing the event contains explicit language.)

Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?

The primary criticism centers on Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the deaths. A post-run review by Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control effectively, specifically suggesting the use of Blizzard rank 1 to mitigate the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, from members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers after the incident. Pirate Software responded on Twitter, disputing the guild's handling of the situation.

OnlyFangs has seen significant member turnover since its recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, potentially leading to the formation of new groups. With Blizzard's continued implementation of Vanilla-accurate patches, the introduction of new dungeons and raids promises further challenges and potential for Hardcore character deaths within OnlyFangs and other guilds.