Pirate Software Removed from OnlyFangs WoW Guild

Summary

• Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following Hardcore deaths caused by a mishandled Dire Maul North run.
• Pirate Software's refusal to accept responsibility for the incident led to his removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.

Pirate Software has been removed from the World of Warcraft streamer guild, OnlyFangs, due to a failed Dire Maul North run. This dungeon was recently introduced to the World of Warcraft Anniversary servers, which have revitalized interest in the game since their launch in November 2024. These servers have rejuvenated World of Warcraft Classic, drawing players away from the original Classic servers, which now have lower populations.

Prior to Blizzard's official Hardcore servers in August 2023, players had been self-imposing zero-death rules. The introduction of Hardcore servers saw fluctuating player interest until the Anniversary servers brought new life to the game. Since their addition, many Hardcore players have faced permanent character deaths, while a few have successfully reached level 60 under these strict conditions. Among the recent casualties in World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore are Sara and Snupy, and Sodapoppin, the Guild Master of OnlyFangs, has removed the player responsible for these deaths.

Multiple social media posts confirm that Pirate Software was expelled from OnlyFangs following a Discord statement from Sodapoppin. The statement revealed that a majority of guild members felt uneasy continuing to play with Pirate Software after the deaths of two members during a Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group triggered a boss before clearing a group of Gordok ogres, leading to a chaotic retreat. Pirate Software left the group during the escape, contributing to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. Despite the possibility of staying in the guild under normal circumstances, Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the mishap led to his ousting. The full incident, including some explicit language, can be viewed [ttpp].

The primary criticism directed at Pirate Software is his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the Hardcore deaths due to ineffective use of crowd control abilities. During a post-run analysis, Sodapoppin highlighted that Pirate Software could have employed Blizzard rank 1 to manage the threat without exhausting his mana. Other OnlyFangs members, such as Mizkif, have claimed that Pirate Software's removal was also influenced by threats he made to fellow streamers post-incident. Pirate Software addressed his expulsion on Twitter, arguing that the situation was mishandled.

Since the guild's reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, several members have been removed, and some may form their own groups. As Blizzard continues to update World of Warcraft Classic with patches true to the Vanilla experience, the OnlyFangs guild may see more Hardcore deaths with the addition of new dungeons and raids.