Winter's Low APM Terran B2GM
By Winter
Time Investment
~20 hours
APM Style
Low (60-100)
Difficulty
Beginner
Last Updated
2023
Best For
New players who want a simple, macro-focused Terran path
Quick Take
Winter’s Low APM series is one of the most accessible B2GM guides out there. It’s specifically designed for players who don’t have fast hands and don’t want to rely on speed to win. If you’re brand new to Terran or RTS games in general, this is an excellent starting point.
Strengths
- Genuinely low APM — Winter keeps his actions per minute under 100 through the lower leagues, proving you don’t need speed to climb
- Simple build orders — Each league tier introduces one straightforward build that you repeat until it’s automatic
- Clear progression — Easy to see what changes between Bronze and Silver, Silver and Gold, etc.
- Encouraging tone — Winter is upbeat and doesn’t make you feel bad for being in a lower league
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamental Terran macro: constant worker production, expanding on time, and spending your money
- Basic army compositions that work at each league level
- When to move out and attack
- How to read your opponent’s build at a basic level
- Supply depot and production building timing
What It Won’t Teach
- Advanced micro techniques (stimming, splitting, medivac drops)
- Multiple build orders for different matchups at lower leagues
- Detailed scouting and reaction-based play
- Late-game army transitions and compositions
Is It Still Good?
Yes. While some specific unit interactions have changed since the series was recorded, the macro fundamentals Winter teaches are timeless. Building workers, expanding, and spending your money will always be the foundation of improvement. The builds may need minor tweaks at higher levels, but through Gold league everything still applies.
Personal Take
This section will be filled with personal commentary after reviewing the series.