Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,523 recorded sessions versus 10. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 5.6 min for Factory Random Defense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Factory Random Defense on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,523 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 10 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 Factory Random Defense (1.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 5.6 min for Factory Random Defense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,741 vs 4). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Factory Random Defense by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.