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 on the recently introduced Anniversary servers. The resurgence of interest in World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore, fueled by the Anniversary servers' addition in November 2024, has led to numerous player deaths. This contrasts with the game's earlier Hardcore scene, which predated Blizzard's official Hardcore servers (launched August 2023) and relied on community-established rules. The Anniversary servers revitalized Classic WoW, overshadowing the original Classic servers in popularity. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, their deaths attributed to Pirate Software's actions.

Social media posts confirm Sodapoppin's decision, detailed in a Discord statement. 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 before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. When another player urged a retreat and reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group, contributing to Sara and Snupy's demise. Despite potential leniency under typical OnlyFangs rules, Pirate Software's unrepentant stance solidified Sodapoppin's decision. (Note: A video detailing the event contains strong language.)

Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?

The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software centers on his refusal to acknowledge responsibility for the deaths. A post-run review by Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control, specifically suggesting that a rank 1 Blizzard spell could have mitigated the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, from guild members like Mizkif, suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded to his removal on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation.

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 ongoing updates to Classic WoW, incorporating Vanilla-accurate patches, the potential for further OnlyFangs casualties remains high as new content is released.