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