Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 58,069 recorded sessions versus 54. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.4 min for Ltd. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 58,069 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 54 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 Ltd (3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.4 min for Ltd. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,044 vs 40). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Ltd by 6. Direct Strike has the wider host base.