On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **opening tactics
on an 8×12 board**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Reserve Deployment Windows** —
Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line
within two steps. **Coin Economy Timing** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage.
Consider the exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture.
**Castle Pressure** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative rather
than mere advancement. **Tempo With 3 Actions** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning
advantage. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. Try a mirror matchup to stress-
test these ideas. 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.