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.
• Pirate Software's 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 on the recently added Anniversary servers. The reintroduction of Dire Maul to these servers has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters.

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 self-regulated zero-death runs. The Anniversary servers revitalized World of Warcraft Classic, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Numerous Hardcore players have perished since the Anniversary servers' release, while others have achieved level 60 within the Hardcore constraints. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, directly attributed to Pirate Software's actions, resulting in his banishment from OnlyFangs.

Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord announcement. 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, before clearing a pack of Gordok ogres. When another player urged a retreat and reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape. While normally permissible under OnlyFangs rules, his refusal to acknowledge his role in Sara and Snupy's deaths, coupled with his subsequent actions, 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, specifically Blizzard rank 1, to mitigate the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Mizkif and other OnlyFangs members also allege post-incident threats made by Pirate Software towards fellow streamers. Pirate Software responded to his expulsion on Twitter, contesting the handling of the situation.

Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its recreation on the Doomhowl Anniversary server, some former members might form their own group. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to World of Warcraft Classic, including Vanilla-accurate patches, further casualties within OnlyFangs are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.