On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **item timing
windows**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Stacking Rules** — Use it to convert
Vault into positioning advantage. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement.
**Temporary Attack Math** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Items are
punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Permanent Health Value** — Practice it to
internalize timing windows. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. **Counter-Item
Lines** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. If a lane is clogged, look for a
diagonal archer line within two steps. **Opponent’S Next Turn Horizon** — 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.