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** — Leverage it when
you’re ahead on actions. Consider the exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely
beats a tempo capture. **Reserve Deployment Windows** — It punishes greedy deployments. Items are
punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Tempo With 3 Actions** — Use it to convert Vault
into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Coin Economy
Timing** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal
archer line within two steps. **Castle Pressure** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Items
are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. 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.