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, stemmed from a failed Dire Maul North run in the recently added WoW Classic Anniversary servers. These servers, launched in November 2024, rekindled interest in WoW Classic Hardcore, following the initial August 2023 release of official Hardcore servers which saw a decline in player engagement. The Anniversary servers significantly boosted WoW Classic's popularity, leaving the original Classic servers sparsely populated. Numerous Hardcore player deaths have occurred since the Anniversary servers launched, with some players still striving to reach level 60 under the Hardcore restrictions. The deaths of Sara and Snupy are the latest casualties, directly leading to Pirate Software's banishment.

Social media posts confirmed Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord statement. The statement cited the discomfort felt by most guild members after the deaths of two players during the Dire Maul run. The incident unfolded when the OnlyFangs group pulled a boss prematurely, triggering a Gordok ogre pack. When a party member suggested a retreat and reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, contributing to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. While he might have remained under typical OnlyFangs rules, his refusal to acknowledge his role sealed his fate. A video recording of the event is available online (viewer discretion advised due to strong language).

Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?

The primary criticism centers on Pirate Software's unwillingness to accept blame. Sodapoppin, during a post-run review, highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control, specifically Blizzard rank 1, to mitigate the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Other OnlyFangs members, like Mizkif, allege that Pirate Software made threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded to his removal on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.

Given the significant turnover within OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Doomhowl Anniversary server, some former members may form their own guilds. With Blizzard's commitment to Vanilla-accurate patches, future OnlyFangs deaths are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.