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. **Reserve Deployment Windows** — Use it
to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points.
**Center Control** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse
exclamation points. **Coin Economy Timing** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. If a lane
is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Tempo With 3 Actions** — Practice it
to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. **Castle
Pressure** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. End turns with initiative rather
than mere advancement. 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.