On an 8×12 board, distance is a currency as real as coins. This article explores **design diary: why
3 actions?**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Decision Density** — Practice it to
internalize timing windows. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps.
**Teachable Complexity** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Items are punctuation—don’t
overuse exclamation points. **Turn Compression** — It punishes greedy deployments. Consider the
exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Risk Windows**
— Practice it to internalize timing windows. 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. Remember, tempo is a
resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies.