On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **map geometry &
castles**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Midline Dynamics** — Use it to convert
Vault into positioning advantage. Consider the exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5
rarely beats a tempo capture. **Two-Tile Center Castles** — It punishes greedy deployments. Items
are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Deployment Arcs** — Leverage it when you’re
ahead on actions. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Flank Corridors** — Use
it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation
points. **Catapult Limits** — It punishes greedy deployments. If a lane is clogged, look for a
diagonal archer line within two steps. 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.