WC3 TrackerMapsAlly Microtrain vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Ally Microtrain vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 55,737 recorded sessions versus 23. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Ally Microtrain lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Ally Microtrain Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricAlly MicrotrainDirect Strike
Total sessions2355,737
Unique hosts51,615
Avg players/lobby15.2
Avg lobby open time0.4 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)36,990
Tracked versions5113
Last hostedJul 25, 2026Jul 25, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
7
8,392
Jun 26
6
30,642
Jul 26
8
444,587

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Ally Microtrain and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 55,737 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 23 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Ally Microtrain (1).
Ally Microtrain lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (6,990 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Ally Microtrain has been hosted by 5 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.