Three actions per turn sounds generous—until it isn’t. This article explores **opening tactics on an
8×12 board**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Center Control** — Use it to convert
Vault into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Reserve
Deployment Windows** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather
than mere advancement. **Coin Economy Timing** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Items are
punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Castle Pressure** — Practice it to internalize
timing windows. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Tempo With
3 Actions** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative rather than mere
advancement. Play a best‑of‑five and annotate your turn logs. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it
where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies.
Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a
resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies.