On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **swordsman mind
games**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Block Budgeting** — Use it to convert Vault
into positioning advantage. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps.
**Threat Projection** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Consider the exchange
rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Castle Escorts** — It
punishes greedy deployments. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Shield
Rotations** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather than mere
advancement. **Dummy Shots** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative
rather than mere advancement. 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.