[ToRPandarine]

When I first started playing SC2 I was but got demoted after a long series of defeats. This was in season 3. I watched some videos, observed a few games and just played a lot of practice games. In season 4 I was back in . Joined a clan, played more practice games, ladder here and there and watched more videos and some streams whenever I can. Now, in season 5 , I'm still but the matchmaking system of Blizzard's puts me up against players who are either very good but lack the drive or the dedicated players of my league.

This is what I think most players need to understand and grasp for a promotion, stay there and get further promoted.

• Macro - no point having insane micro when you have little to nothing to micro with.
• Production of workers - you must constantly produce workers if you want the economy to support your macro.
• Supply - dont ever get supply blocked.
• Build orders - cheese builds aside, a player must have a clear build to follow.
• Map awareness - a player must have the habit of glancing at the minimap every minute or so.
• Map control - can't move out if you dint know what is in the blue yonder can you?
• Unit composition - a good unit composition increases the chances of a win.
• Micro - don't just let your units die or do nothing! Micro them a little!

I might edit this later cause typing on a tablet can be a bitch sometimes.