Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,753 recorded sessions versus 114. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Gardenofwar. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Gardenofwar on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,753 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 114 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 Gardenofwar (1.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Gardenofwar. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,942 vs 55). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Gardenofwar by 63. Direct Strike has the wider host base.