Summary
Pirate Software, a World of Warcraft player, was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild following a disastrous Dire Maul North run in the Classic Anniversary servers that resulted in the deaths of two Hardcore characters. His refusal to accept responsibility for the deaths, attributed to his ineffective use of crowd control, prompted his removal by guild master Sodapoppin.
The incident occurred on the recently revived Anniversary servers, which have significantly increased the popularity of Hardcore WoW Classic, leading to numerous player deaths. The addition of Dire Maul to these servers proved particularly challenging. While some players successfully navigated the increased difficulty, others, including Sara and Snupy, perished due to Pirate Software's actions during the run. His decision to abandon the group during the escape, instead of assisting, exacerbated the situation.
Sodapoppin's Discord announcement cited the guild's discomfort with Pirate Software's behavior and his unwillingness to acknowledge his role in the deaths. A review of the run highlighted Pirate Software's failure to utilize crowd control spells like Blizzard rank 1, a strategic oversight that contributed significantly to the fatal outcome. Further allegations suggest Pirate Software issued threats to other streamers following the incident. Pirate Software himself responded on Twitter, disputing the guild's handling of the situation.
The instability within OnlyFangs, marked by multiple expulsions since its reformation on the Doomhowl server, suggests potential future fracturing of the guild. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to Classic WoW, introducing new content and challenges, the likelihood of further Hardcore deaths and guild upheaval remains high.
