Anti-Piracy Triumph: OnlyFangs Guild Purges Unauth. WoW Software

Summary

• World of Warcraft streamer Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in Hardcore mode resulting in multiple deaths.
• Pirate Software's refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to remove him.

Following a failed Dire Maul North run on World of Warcraft Classic's Anniversary servers, streamer Pirate Software has been ousted from the prominent OnlyFangs guild. The recent addition of Dire Maul to the Anniversary servers has already contributed to several OnlyFangs Hardcore character deaths.

Prior to Blizzard's official launch of Hardcore servers in August 2023 (which saw a decline in popularity until the November 2024 Anniversary server launch), players self-regulated zero-death runs. 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. The recent deaths of Sara and Snupy, directly attributed to Pirate Software, led to his banishment from OnlyFangs by GM Sodapoppin.

Social media posts confirm Pirate Software's expulsion, with Guild Master Sodapoppin issuing a Discord statement explaining the decision. The statement cites widespread guild discomfort following the deaths of two members during the Dire Maul North run. The incident involved the group pulling a boss before clearing nearby Gordok ogres. When a party member suggested a retreat and reset, Pirate Software abandoned the group during the escape. While normally permissible under OnlyFangs rules, Pirate Software's refusal to acknowledge his role in Sara and Snupy's deaths, coupled with further actions (detailed in a video containing strong language), solidified his removal.

Pirate Software's Expulsion: A Deeper Look

The primary criticism leveled against Pirate Software was his unwillingness to accept responsibility. A post-run review by Twitch streamer Sodapoppin highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control, specifically Blizzard rank 1, to mitigate the threat without excessive mana expenditure. Other OnlyFangs members, such as Mizkif, allege that Pirate Software made threats to fellow streamers following the incident. Pirate Software responded on Twitter, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation.

Given the numerous expulsions from OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Anniversary server Doomhowl, some former members may form their own guild. With Blizzard's continued updates to World of Warcraft Classic, including Vanilla-accurate patches, further OnlyFangs casualties are anticipated as new dungeons and raids are introduced.