Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,694 recorded sessions versus 10. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.1 min for Obelisk Control. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Obelisk Control on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,694 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 Obelisk Control (1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.1 min for Obelisk Control. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,856 vs 4). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Obelisk Control by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.