Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 19,200 recorded sessions versus 1. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 8.8 min for Th Ch1. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 19,200 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1 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 Th Ch1 (3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 8.8 min for Th Ch1. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,143 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Th Ch1 by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.