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), has seen a significant increase in player deaths, despite the official Blizzard Hardcore servers (introduced August 2023) initially experiencing a decline in popularity. This renewed interest in Classic Hardcore has overshadowed the original Classic servers, leaving them with a smaller player base. The deaths of Sara and Snupy during this incident directly led to Pirate Software's ban.

Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord announcement. The guild overwhelmingly felt uncomfortable continuing to play with Pirate Software after the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul run. The incident involved the group pulling a boss before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. When a party member suggested retreating to reset the enemies, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, contributing to the deaths. Despite potentially remaining in the guild under standard OnlyFangs rules, his refusal to take accountability sealed his fate. (Note: A video documenting the event contains strong language).

Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?

The primary criticism centers on Pirate Software's unwillingness to accept responsibility. A post-run review by Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control effectively, specifically suggesting he could have employed Blizzard rank 1 to slow enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, from members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded on Twitter, claiming the situation was mishandled.

Given the instability of OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, with several members already departing, the possibility of former members forming their own group exists. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to World of Warcraft Classic, incorporating Vanilla-accurate patches and new content, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated.