Every match of Legions of Mayhem begins with a quiet duel of intentions. This article explores
**opening tactics on an 8×12 board**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Reserve
Deployment Windows** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Consider the exchange
rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Tempo With 3 Actions** —
Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement.
**Coin Economy Timing** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Consider the exchange rate
between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Castle Pressure** — Leverage
it when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. **Center
Control** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. End turns with initiative rather
than mere advancement. Play a best‑of‑five and annotate your turn logs. 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.