Summary
- Following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in World of Warcraft Classic's Anniversary servers, resulting in Hardcore character deaths, Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild.
- 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. Dire Maul's recent addition to the Anniversary servers has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters.
Prior to Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for Classic WoW in August 2023 (which saw a decline in popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server launch), players established their own zero-death guidelines. The Anniversary servers revitalized World of Warcraft Classic, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Since their introduction, numerous Hardcore players have perished, while others have achieved level 60 under the stringent rules. Sara and Snupy are among the recent casualties, resulting in Pirate Software's banishment from OnlyFangs by Sodapoppin.
Social media posts confirm Pirate Software's removal, with Guild Master Sodapoppin issuing a Discord statement explaining the decision. The statement cites discomfort among guild members following the deaths of two players during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the OnlyFangs group engaged a boss before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. When a party member urged a retreat to reset the enemies, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape. While normally permissible under OnlyFangs rules, Pirate Software's subsequent actions, coupled with the deaths of Sara and Snupy, led to his expulsion. (Note: A video detailing the event contains strong language).
Why Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs?
The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software is his refusal to acknowledge responsibility for the two Hardcore deaths, specifically his ineffective use of crowd control. During a post-run review, Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize Blizzard rank 1 to slow enemies, conserving mana. Mizkif and other OnlyFangs members also allege that Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers after the Dire Maul incident. Pirate Software responded to his removal on Twitter, claiming the situation was mishandled.
Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own guild. With Blizzard implementing Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.
