Summary
- Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs World of Warcraft guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run that resulted in the deaths of two Hardcore players.
- His refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths led to his immediate removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.
Pirate Software's tenure with the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild OnlyFangs ended abruptly after a failed Dire Maul North run in the recently added Anniversary servers. Dire Maul, a challenging dungeon, has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters since its introduction.
Before Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for Classic WoW 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 Classic WoW, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Since their release, numerous Hardcore players have perished, while others have achieved the challenging feat of reaching level 60 under the Hardcore restrictions. Among the recent casualties are Sara and Snupy, whose deaths resulted in Pirate Software's banishment from OnlyFangs.
Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision to remove Pirate Software, detailed in a Discord statement. The statement cites the discomfort felt by many guild members after the deaths of two players during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group pulled a boss before clearing a pack of Gordok ogres. Despite a party member's call to reset the encounter, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, leading to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. While normally he might have faced less severe consequences, Pirate Software's subsequent actions hardened the guild's stance. [ttpp]A video detailing the event (containing strong language) is available online.
This is Why Pirate Software Was Kicked From the World of Warcraft Guild OnlyFangs
The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software was his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the two Hardcore deaths. A post-run review by 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 guild members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded to his expulsion on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation.
OnlyFangs has seen numerous member departures since its recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, and some may form their own groups. With Blizzard's continued updates to Classic WoW, including Vanilla-accurate patches, the potential for further casualties within OnlyFangs, as new dungeons and raids are introduced, remains high.
