I'm not joking, and don't call me Shirley!
But seriously, allowing HA to die on their historical date, and continuing to have as many lives as a cat until then, gives WOFF an unhistorical vibe. At least in that aspect only.
I understand why the devs chose to go that route. I just don't agree with it. YMMV.
And, I would pay for the WOFF: Mortal Legends Special Edition.