Pirate Software Kicked Out of OnlyFangs World of Warcraft Guild

Summary

Pirate Software's expulsion from the OnlyFangs World of Warcraft guild stemmed from a disastrous Dire Maul North run resulting in the deaths of two Hardcore players. His refusal to accept responsibility for the incident, compounded by subsequent actions, led to his removal by Guild Master Sodapoppin.

The incident occurred on World of Warcraft Classic's Anniversary servers, which have revitalized interest in Hardcore gameplay following Blizzard's official August 2023 launch of Hardcore servers. The Anniversary servers, introduced in November 2024, significantly boosted Classic's player base, eclipsing the original Classic servers in popularity. The influx of players has, however, led to a surge in Hardcore character deaths.

Following the Dire Maul incident, Sodapoppin issued a Discord statement explaining Pirate Software's dismissal. The statement cited widespread guild discomfort stemming from the deaths of Sara and Snupy, attributed to Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control effectively during the encounter. A review of the run by Sodapoppin highlighted the viable use of Blizzard rank 1 to mitigate the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Further allegations, including threats made by Pirate Software to fellow streamers, have also surfaced. Pirate Software subsequently responded on Twitter, contesting the handling of the situation.

This incident underscores the high-stakes nature of Hardcore WoW gameplay and the intense pressure within high-profile guilds like OnlyFangs. With ongoing Classic updates introducing new challenges, further casualties and potential guild shake-ups are anticipated. The fallout from this event may even lead to the formation of new raiding groups by former OnlyFangs members.