Tablet of Water
Water of Water — the defensive starting array
The Tablet of Water represents the "Water of Water" configuration — an array emphasizing defensive positioning and fluid movement.
Configuration
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Element | Water of Water |
| Turn Order | Blue → Black → Yellow → Red |
| Team Air | Blue (South) + Black (West) |
| Team Earth | Yellow (East) + Red (North) |
Throne Squares
| Army | Thrones |
|---|---|
| Blue | d1, e1 |
| Black | a4, a5 |
| Yellow | h4, h5 |
| Red | d8, e8 |
Characteristics
The Water array is associated with:
- Defensive play — pieces positioned for protection
- Patience — slower development favoring long-term strategy
- Adaptability — fluid response to opponent threats
- Team coordination — allies move consecutively for combined tactics
Turn Order: Allies Together
Unlike the Tablet of Fire's clockwise order (Blue → Red → Black → Yellow), the Tablet of Water uses a consecutive ally sequence:
- Blue (Team Air)
- Black (Team Air)
- Yellow (Team Earth)
- Red (Team Earth)
This creates a fundamentally different tactical rhythm — each team gets two consecutive moves before handing control to the opponents. This enables:
- Coordinated attacks — set up with one army, strike with the other
- Combined defense — block threats from multiple angles
- Sacrifice combinations — one army clears the way for the other
Piece Placement
Pending Transcription
The exact piece placements for this array are awaiting transcription from the original Zalewski diagrams. The engine currently uses the Tablet of Fire positions when this array is selected.
Strategic Implications
The Water configuration rewards patient, methodical play:
- Opening: Focus on developing both allied armies before engaging
- Midgame: Use consecutive moves to create unstoppable two-army combinations
- Endgame: Coordinate throne attacks when opponent armies are frozen