WC3 TrackerMapsCardtd2.2a vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Cardtd2.2a vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,429 recorded sessions versus 31. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Cardtd2.2a. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Cardtd2.2a Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCardtd2.2aDirect Strike
Total sessions3147,429
Unique hosts51,615
Avg players/lobby1.85.3
Avg lobby open time2.1 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)39,905
Tracked versions1103
Last hostedJul 8, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
8,392
Jun 26
49
30,642
Jul 26
5
13,620

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Cardtd2.2a and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,429 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 31 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 (5.3) than Cardtd2.2a (1.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Cardtd2.2a. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,905 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Cardtd2.2a has been hosted by 5 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.