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. **Deployment Arcs** — Leverage it when
you’re ahead on actions. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Catapult Limits**
— It punishes greedy deployments. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Two-Tile
Center Castles** — It punishes greedy deployments. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation
points. **Midline Dynamics** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. End turns with
initiative rather than mere advancement. **Flank Corridors** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on
actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. 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. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies.