Summary
Following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in World of Warcraft Classic's Anniversary servers, streamer Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild. His refusal to accept responsibility for the resulting deaths of two Hardcore characters, Sara and Snupy, prompted Guild Master Sodapoppin to take action.
The incident occurred after the recent addition of Dire Maul to the Anniversary servers, which have revitalized interest in WoW Classic Hardcore, following the initial decline in popularity after the official launch of Blizzard's Hardcore servers in August 2023. The Anniversary servers have significantly boosted player numbers in Classic, overshadowing the original Classic servers.
Multiple social media posts confirm Pirate Software's dismissal. Sodapoppin's Discord statement cited widespread guild discomfort following the deaths, attributing them to Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control effectively (specifically, Blizzard rank 1) during the escape from the encounter. Further allegations suggest Pirate Software issued threats to fellow streamers after the incident. While acknowledging the incident, Pirate Software, in a Twitter response, contested the handling of the situation.
While some attribute the removal to post-incident threats, the primary reason cited by Sodapoppin and other OnlyFangs members like Mizkif was Pirate Software's unwillingness to accept accountability for the deaths. This incident highlights the high stakes of Hardcore WoW Classic, especially with the ongoing addition of challenging content through Vanilla-accurate patches. Given the high turnover rate within OnlyFangs since its reformation on the Doomhowl server, future guild formations by former members are anticipated.
