Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 22,089 recorded sessions versus 44. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 4.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 4.8 min for Village Protectors ( ). Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Village Protectors ( ) on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 22,089 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 44 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 Village Protectors ( ) (4.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 4.8 min for Village Protectors ( ). A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,597 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Village Protectors ( ) by 11. Direct Strike has the wider host base.