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 in which two Hardcore characters perished.
• Pirate Software's refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him.

Pirate Software's tenure with the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild OnlyFangs ended abruptly after a failed Dire Maul North attempt. The recent addition of Dire Maul to the WoW Classic Anniversary servers has already resulted in several OnlyFangs Hardcore character deaths.

Prior to Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for Classic WoW in August 2023 (which initially saw declining popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server launch), players established their own zero-death guidelines. The Anniversary servers revitalized Classic WoW, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Since their introduction, numerous Hardcore players have met their demise, while others have successfully reached level 60 under the stringent rules. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, and their deaths led to Pirate Software's banishment from OnlyFangs by Sodapoppin.

Social media posts confirm Pirate Software's expulsion, with Guild Master Sodapoppin issuing a Discord statement explaining the decision. The statement cited discomfort among guild members following the deaths of two players during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group engaged a boss before clearing a pack of Gordok ogres. When a party member suggested retreating to reset the enemies, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape. While normally he might have remained, his refusal to acknowledge his role in Sara and Snupy's deaths, coupled with his subsequent actions, sealed his fate. (Note: A video detailing the event contains strong language.)

Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?

The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software was his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the two Hardcore deaths. A post-run review by Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control effectively, specifically suggesting that a rank 1 Blizzard spell could have slowed the enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Other OnlyFangs members, such as Mizkif, allege that 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 expulsions from OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own guild. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to Classic WoW, including Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.