WoW Guild Bans Pirate Software User

Summary

• Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs World of Warcraft guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run that resulted in the deaths of two Hardcore players.
• He refused to accept responsibility for the deaths, prompting Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him.

Pirate Software's expulsion from the prominent World of Warcraft streaming guild, OnlyFangs, stems from a botched Dire Maul North run on the recently added Anniversary servers. Dire Maul, newly accessible on these servers, has already claimed several OnlyFangs Hardcore characters.

Before Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers for Classic WoW in August 2023 (which saw a dip in popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server launch), players self-regulated zero-death runs. The Anniversary servers revitalized Classic WoW, significantly impacting the population of the original Classic servers. Since their introduction, numerous Hardcore players have perished, while others have achieved the challenging feat of reaching level 60 under the Hardcore restrictions. Sara and Snupy are among the latest casualties, their deaths directly attributed to Pirate Software, resulting in his banishment from OnlyFangs by Sodapoppin.

Social media posts confirm Pirate Software's removal, with Guild Master Sodapoppin issuing a statement on Discord. The statement cites widespread guild discomfort following the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul North run. The incident unfolded when the group pulled a boss before clearing a pack of Gordok ogres. When a party member called for a reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape, leading to the deaths of Sara and Snupy. Despite potentially remaining under normal OnlyFangs rules, Pirate Software's refusal to accept responsibility sealed his fate. [A video detailing the event is available, but contains strong language].

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

The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software was his unwillingness to take responsibility for the two Hardcore deaths. A review of the run by Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to effectively utilize crowd control abilities, specifically suggesting he could have used Blizzard rank 1 to slow enemies without excessive mana expenditure. Mizkif and other OnlyFangs members also allege that Pirate Software made threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded to his expulsion on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.

Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its recreation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own group. With Blizzard continuing to update Classic WoW with Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs deaths are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.