Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 42,058 recorded sessions versus 175. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Gemtower Max. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Gemtower Max on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 42,058 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 175 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 Gemtower Max (1.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Gemtower Max. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,286 vs 60). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Gemtower Max by 13. Direct Strike has the wider host base.