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