Controversy Erupts as Twitch Streamer and Dota 2 Caster Exchange Banter
In a surprising twist of events, Twitch streamer Jason “Thor”Hall, better known as “Pirate Software,”has captured the internet’s attention after comments made by esteemed Dota 2 caster Troels “SyndereN”Nielsen during a live esports broadcast. The incident, which took place on March 16, 2025, quickly became the talk of the town, aided by a viral 28-second clip that found its way to the r/LivestreamFail subreddit.
The Game That Sparked the Debate
The exchange occurred during the PGL Dota 2 esports event when SyndereN casually mentioned whether his co-caster had experienced Animal Well. In a notable mention, he brought up Pirate Software, quipping that the streamer could solve the game’s puzzles that would typically stump the community for weeks.
SyndereN’s Remarks
“Have you played Animal Well? There are some insane secrets in that game that you will never discover on your own. Except, if you’re Pirate Software, in which case you will just figure it all out on your own randomly. He’ll just go AFK (Away from Keyboard), he’ll come back five minutes later, and he will figure out a puzzle that took the community three weeks to do.”
Reactions Flow from the Community
SyndereN’s playful jab sparked a wave of reactions from the online community, with over 315 users chiming in on the topic:
“Good old PS drama. BTW he recently played ‘The Witness’ and somebody on Twitter clipped how he went to the toilet and instantly solved a puzzle he struggled before. Some users even pointed out some symmetrical puzzles had multiple solutions and he used the one in the walkthrough. It should be noted, PS has a thick skin and ignored those trolls. J/K he responded to every single one of them.”
– Redditor u/Hare712
“Amazing stuff, there’s something great about knowing the Pirate Software stuff will linger for a long time, and he likely sees it.”
– Redditor u/trahh
“The funniest part is this wasn’t even the first random shot SyndereN has fired at Pirate; I’ve heard like 3 so far this tournament. Which is hilarious because sunsfan+synd are like the lowest drama chillest dudes ever, Synd just can’t help himself when he sees a meme.”
– Redditor u/D2WilliamU
“He won’t see the funny side or take it on the chin when it’s easier to file a DMCA claim. I’m calling it.”
– Redditor u/seekersneak
Pirate Software Defends Himself in a Deleted Post
In response to the mounting scrutiny, Pirate Software made his thoughts known through a now-deleted post on X, asserting that he had previously solved Animal Well puzzles alongside his community. He claimed to have addressed the negative comments aimed at him in a YouTube video dedicated to this controversy.
“We solved Animal Well together as a community and had a blast doing so. I explained as such both in a pinned comment on the video and in another follow-up video refuting all of the attacks I keep getting for weird s**t like this. @sydereNDota the f**k is your problem?”
Claims of Being on Pirate Software’s “List”
In a subsequent broadcast, SyndereN playfully claimed he found himself on Pirate Software’s “list.”While he remarked that he did not anticipate a “public apology”from the streamer, it further fueled the ongoing conversation.
“Imagine this – I would expect a public apology from you, unlike Pirate Software. I am on the list. I’ll say it. All right?”
As it stands, Pirate Software has yet to respond to SyndereN’s assertion regarding the “list.”This ongoing narrative between the two figures points to the complex interplay of banter and serious reactions within the gaming community.