Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 58,511 recorded sessions versus 61. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Basetd Protected. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Basetd Protected and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 58,511 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 61 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 Basetd Protected (5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Basetd Protected. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,517 vs 10). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Basetd Protected has been hosted by 11 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.