Three actions per turn sounds generous—until it isn’t. This article explores **defensive structures
without walls**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Line Blocking** — Leverage it when
you’re ahead on actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps.
**Range Denial** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative rather than
mere advancement. **Soft Cover With Bodies** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. If a lane
is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Tempo Burns** — Use it to convert
Vault into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Graves
As Resources** — It punishes greedy deployments. 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.