Is there a way to make direct lighting not get rid of ambient occlusion?

Hey Tryedz -

In your project’s world settings, what is the values you have set for the following:

Use Ambient Occlusion (True or False)
Direct Illumination Occlusion Factor
Indirect Illumination Occlusion Factor
Occlusion Factor

Let me know, I think we can get you close -

Eric Ketchum