WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Plainsofsnow
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Plainsofsnow

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,381 recorded sessions versus 105. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. Plainsofsnow lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Plainsofsnow
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikePlainsofsnow
Total sessions47,381 105
Unique hosts1,615 48
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.4 min
Sessions (30d)10,452 57
Tracked versions1033
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
45
Jun 26
30,642
127
Jul 26
13,565
69

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Plainsofsnow on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,381 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 105 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 Plainsofsnow (1.5).
Plainsofsnow lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,452 vs 57). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Plainsofsnow by 48. Direct Strike has the wider host base.