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10:32, 15.01.2025

Twitch streamer Jason "Pirate Software" Gohl became the center of a major scandal in the World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic Hardcore community following a disastrous raid, which resulted in the death of two high-level characters. The aftermath of this event sparked heated debates, death threats, and ultimately led to Gohl's expulsion from the streamer guild OnlyFangs, whose members include popular figures like Sodapoppin and Tyler1.
To those trying to character assassinate me online for a bad pull in Diremaul WoW Hardcore. This is Hardcore WoW and a lot is on the line when you step foot into a dungeon. Here is a light breakdown of the last 24 hours.
— Pirate Software (@PirateSoftware) January 13, 2025
Our party went the wrong way and overpulled multiple packs… pic.twitter.com/Ptl15pV0sP
Incident Details
The controversy began on January 12, 2025, during a Hardcore WoW run of the Dire Maul dungeon. Pirate Software, a former Blizzard employee, was part of a five-member team from the OnlyFangs guild, which includes well-known streamers like Sodapoppin, Tyler1, and Mizkif. During the run, the group accidentally pulled too many enemies, causing chaos.
In the midst of debate over whether to continue fighting or retreat, Pirate Software's actions drew particular attention. Instead of using crowd control abilities like Polymorph or Frost Nova, he used Ice Barrier to protect himself, expending valuable mana in the process.
Critics argue that he ignored a Mana Gem he had in his inventory, which could have saved his teammates. These mistakes led to the deaths of two characters, "Snupy" and "Sara," who permanently lost their characters due to the Hardcore mode features.
#PirateSoftware PirateSoft leaves call when asked to take accountability for killing two level 60s in hardcore wow pic.twitter.com/X2ioEY5uWH
— Livestream Fails (@LSF_Forwarder) January 12, 2025
Criticism and "Hate Raids"
The incident quickly went viral, prompting a wave of criticism against Pirate Software. Angry viewers flooded his Twitch stream, where the streamer claims over 4,000 accounts were blocked due to trolling and harassment. Many accused him of prioritizing his own survival over the team's success — actions known in gaming circles as "roach out" (fleeing like a cockroach).
Pirate Software responded to the criticism in a social media statement, noting that the dungeon run failed due to poor communication and that all group members made mistakes. However, he condemned the extreme reactions of the community, including death threats and harassment of his ferret rescue charity.
"Blaming one person for this is absurd at the very least," he wrote. "If you're calling for death and 'canceling' over this, you're far too obsessed with this content."


Pirate Software's Expulsion from OnlyFangs Guild
On January 15, 2025, the controversy reached its peak when Pirate Software was expelled from the OnlyFangs guild. A viral clip from streamer Ziqo confirmed this — guild officer Novacht made the decision to exclude him.
Sodapoppin explained this decision in a statement on the OnlyFangs Discord server, stating that Pirate Software's presence made other guild members "uncomfortable."
"I think I'm making the right decision, but it's still unpleasant for me," said Sodapoppin. "It's better to just leave it in the past and move on."
Sodapoppin shares his thoughts on Pirate Software’s “roach out” controversy pic.twitter.com/AycMi0c1DK
— yeet (@Awk20000) January 13, 2025
Divergent Reactions from the WoW Community
The WoW community remains divided over this incident. Some players, including streamer Asmongold, defended Pirate Software, arguing that the blame should not solely fall on him. Others, like streamer Ahmpy, offered more harsh criticism.
"The most surprising thing is that Pirate positions himself as someone who's been playing WoW for a very long time. And when the time came, he chickened out like a cockroach and did nothing for his group. Disgusting," said Ahmpy.

As seen, the controversy has sparked a broader discussion about responsibility, harassment, and the pressure streamers face during live broadcasts. However, a peaceful resolution to this drama seems unlikely, as both sides remain steadfast in their positions, and Pirate Software continues to move forward without the support of his former guild.
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