Summary
- Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs World of Warcraft guild after causing the deaths of two Hardcore players during a flawed Dire Maul North run.
- He refused to accept responsibility, leading to his removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.
Pirate Software's expulsion from the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild, OnlyFangs, follows a disastrous Dire Maul North run on the recently added Anniversary servers. Dire Maul, now available on these servers, has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters.
Before Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for Classic WoW in August 2023 (which initially saw declining popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server release), 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 rules. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, their deaths directly attributed to Pirate Software, resulting in his 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 cites widespread discomfort among guild members following 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. When a party member called for a retreat and reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, leading to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. Despite the possibility of remaining in the guild under normal circumstances, Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the incident sealed his fate. [ttpp] This event is documented in a video containing 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. A review of the run by popular Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to effectively utilize crowd control abilities, specifically suggesting he could have employed Blizzard rank 1 to slow enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, from OnlyFangs members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers following the Dire Maul incident. Pirate Software responded to his expulsion 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, introducing new dungeons and raids, the potential for further OnlyFangs casualties remains high.
