Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,587 recorded sessions versus 718. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.9 min for Ratankd. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,587 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 718 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 Ratankd (2.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.9 min for Ratankd. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,859 vs 228). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Ratankd by 72. Direct Strike has the wider host base.