Pirate Software Expelled from OnlyFangs WoW Guild

Summary

• Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run that resulted in Hardcore deaths.
• His 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, after a failed Dire Maul North run. This dungeon, recently introduced to the World of Warcraft Anniversary servers, has already caused significant Hardcore character losses within the guild.

Before the official launch of Hardcore servers in August 2023, players adhered to self-imposed zero-death rules. The introduction of Hardcore servers initially saw a decline in popularity until the Anniversary servers were added in November 2024, revitalizing interest in World of Warcraft Classic and reducing the population on the original Classic servers. Since the Anniversary servers' debut, numerous Hardcore players have faced death, while a few have reached level 60 under these stringent conditions. The latest casualties from OnlyFangs include Sara and Snupy, prompting Guild Master Sodapoppin to ban the player responsible, Pirate Software.

According to multiple social media confirmations, Sodapoppin issued a Discord statement announcing Pirate Software's removal from OnlyFangs. The statement revealed that a majority of guild members felt uneasy continuing to play with Pirate Software after the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group, after pulling aggro on a boss before clearing a group of Gordok ogres, attempted to reset the dungeon by fleeing. Pirate Software's decision to abandon the group during their escape was a key factor in the deaths of Sara and Snupy. Despite the possibility of remaining in the guild, Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in the tragedy led to his ousting. The full event can be viewed here, though viewers should be aware of the strong language used in the video.

Why Pirate Software Was Kicked From the World of Warcraft Guild OnlyFangs

The primary criticism against Pirate Software was his unwillingness to accept responsibility for the Hardcore deaths due to ineffective use of crowd control abilities. During a review of the dungeon run, popular Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted that Pirate Software could have employed Blizzard rank 1 to slow down the enemies, conserving mana in the process. Other OnlyFangs members, including Mizkif, have suggested that Pirate Software's removal was also influenced by threats he made towards fellow streamers post-incident. Pirate Software addressed his expulsion on Twitter, asserting that the situation was mishandled.

Since OnlyFangs' recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, several members have been expelled, potentially leading some to form their own groups. As Blizzard continues to update World of Warcraft Classic with Vanilla-accurate patches, the guild may face more Hardcore deaths with the introduction of new dungeons and raids.