The World of Warcraft’s community is in uproar after Amphy called out fellow content creator PirateSoftware for ditching his team during a high-stakes Hardcore dungeon run.
The drama kicked off when PirateSoftware, playing as a mage, allegedly fled from a tough encounter instead of using his character’s abilities to help his struggling teammates. Amphy, known for his mage expertise, didn’t hold back in his critique of PirateSoftware’s actions.
“A mage should be using crowd control and AOE to help the team,” Amphy stated during his stream. “PirateSoftware had the tools to prevent a wipe, but he chose to run instead.”
Things have split the WoW community. Some viewers defend PirateSoftware’s right to play as he sees fit, while others praise Amphy for calling out what they see as selfish behavior.
PirateSoftware, who’s built a reputation as a WoW know-it-all, hasn’t taken the criticism well. He’s reportedly refused to admit any wrongdoing, further angering parts of the community who accuse him of having an inflated ego.
The whole controversy has started a bigger conversation about player responsibilities in group content, especially in WoW’s Hardcore mode where character death is permanent. Many argue that PirateSoftware’s actions go against the spirit of teamwork essential in MMORPGs. Even WoW streaming giant Asmongold has been dragged into the fray, with some viewers claiming he’s backing PirateSoftware.