Every match of Legions of Mayhem begins with a quiet duel of intentions. This article explores
**opening tactics on an 8×12 board**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Castle
Pressure** — It punishes greedy deployments. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement.
**Center Control** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Consider the exchange rate between
actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Tempo With 3 Actions** — Use it to
convert Vault into positioning advantage. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement.
**Coin Economy Timing** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative
rather than mere advancement. Draft a short opening book for yourself—and revise it often. 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. Remember,
tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies.