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. **Tempo With 3 Actions** — It punishes
greedy deployments. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Coin
Economy Timing** — 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** — Use it to convert Vault into
positioning advantage. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps.
**Castle Pressure** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a
diagonal archer line within two steps. **Center Control** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning
advantage. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. 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.