On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **swordsman mind
games**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Dummy Shots** — Use it to convert Vault
into positioning advantage. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. **Castle
Escorts** — It punishes greedy deployments. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points.
**Shield Rotations** — It punishes greedy deployments. End turns with initiative rather than mere
advancement. **Threat Projection** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. If a lane is
clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Block Budgeting** — 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. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies.