Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    h...

Today Rob and Val review the spicy new Arcane Journal: The Razing of Westerland! While the Westerland might not be Val’s favorite province to see razed, we are here for the rules juice. Has Santa has come early and brought treats for everyone?  *CHAPTERS* 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - New Rules: Chaotic Cults (Replacing Marks for Marauders) 5:49 - Cult of the Bloodied Hound 6:51 - Cult of the Slithering Ser...

Are you Old World curious? Thinking about jumping into Warhammer: The Old World in 2026? Well, this is the show for you. Buckle up, kids. Rob and Val are breaking down everything you need to know, from the lore and the community to the rules and the hobby. We get it. New year, new army, right? A lot of people were asking for a condensed video that gives a complete overlay of the game, so we're put...

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/ ►  Support us on PATREON and join us on D...

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/ ►  Support us on PATREON and join us on D...

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: [00:00] Old World Stat Center: Intro & Weekend Events Overview [01:57] Tournament Report: Welsh Open - The Rise of Sylvania [04:47] Welsh Open Champion: Jack Ward's Vampire Counts List [06:15] Welsh Open: Top 4-1 & 4-Draw Lists [19:49] Welsh Open Takeaways: The Vampi...

It's time for another deep dive into event results for Warhammer the Old World, and Val joins Rob for his first official stats appearance!  This episode covers Val's own massive Square Based Open Toronto, the LVO Champs, Michigan GT, and MOAB down in Australia. Get ready for list breakdowns, faction analysis, and a look at how different mission packs and the emerging comp scene are shaping the met...

Sound the Alarm!! months ago we found out that the "scope of the game had changed" and wow were they not kidding! Announced today by GW are a totally new re-sculpt of the Chaos Marauders and Horsemen. Why is this such a big deal? Rob and Val go deep into the details from Warhammer Community and explain what this means for the suddenly very bright future of Warhammer the Old World.  MENTIONED IN TH...

This week, Rob and Val have a smorgasbord of Old World topics to get through: from community updates to grand conspiracies. We're kicking things off with the latest on Square Based Open Toronto and the Cali Cup before diving into the community's entirely... spirited feedback on the Square Based Comp system. After that, we're dusting off the tin foil hats to analyze the new Warhammer Quest box and...

As Tournament Organizers, Community Bros, and YouTube loudmouths - Rob and Val really want Old World to be a fun experience for as many players as possible. Today, they share their idea for Square Based Comp - a simple and straight forward way to get better matchups in your games of Warhammer.  Link to the Square Based Comp (and other handy resources):  https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-...

We've got it folks! The WAR OF SETTRA'S FURY - packed with new rules for Tomb Kings and Armies of Infamy for Renegade Crowns (Empire Exiles?) and Slayers (Extra Angry Emo Dwarfs).  Is the book worth your time? Is it cooked? Is it boring? LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY AND FIND OUT TOGETHER.  Also Come to the Square Based Open Toronto. Come on. I need like 10 more peoples to feel validated.  MENTIONED IN TH...

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025 ► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov...

A lead sculptor from the Age of Sigmar studio has officially joined The Old World team, and the implications are HUGE! What does this mean for the future of the game? To understand what's coming, Rob and Val have to look back at the infamous "schism" between GW's design studios and the resulting scramble during Old World's launch.  After some updates on Val's **Square Based Open Toronto** and the...

Just when you thought the sands had settled, we're busting out the 90s Egyploitation and going tomb raiding again. Light that lantern and join your hosts Rob and Val on this full review of the Tomb Kings of Khemri Arcane Journal. We dissect the the thundering Nehekharan Royal Host led by Settra himself, and the construct-worshipping Mortuary Cult. Get ready for a breakdown of all the new magic ite...

Dust off your chariots and sharpen your khopesh, because your hosts Rob and Val are taking you on a long-awaited DEEP DIVE into the Tomb Kings Grand Army for 2025! With the new Match Play Guide changing the face of the battlefield, this isn't just any review; it's a whole new expedition into the Land of the Dead. We're cracking open the ancient seals to look at everything, from the powerful army-w...

It's time for the numbers! In this episode, Rob and Val dive deep into the tournament results for Warhammer: The Old World since the release of the Match Play Guide. We've got the graphs and stats to break it all down! We'll explore why stats matter, our methodology for collecting data, and then get into the good stuff: Which armies are the most popular? Which factions have the highest win rates?...

Rob and Val are back with another patent-pending LORE video, this time deep-diving the Grand Cathay book to answer the eternal question: WHAT'S GOING ON WITH CATHAYAN LOGISTICS? The Old World is a mess. The Empire's leadership is distracted, the Elves are ignoring their DMs, and Frydaal the Chainmaker is having the time of her life carving up the Westerlands. With no one else stepping up, it's tim...

In this exciting episode, we're taking a deep dive into the brand new rules for Grand Cathay from the *Dawn of the Storm Dragon Arcane Journal!* We're focusing exclusively on the new gameplay content, from the "Jade Fleet" Army of Infamy to a full breakdown of every new magic item. Join us as we uncover interesting new combos, explore the strategic impact of adding Empire mercenaries to your Catha...

Join Rob and Val as they break down all the exciting news about the upcoming Grand Cathay release for Warhammer: The Old World. From the new Arcane Journal and stunning models to a deep dive into the lore explaining Miao Ying's journey west.   Plus, we discuss the current state of the game, recap a recent tournament, and get sidetracked by the idea of a Man o' War revival. #squareboats. *Chapters!...

After a brief Summer Holiday Rob and Val are back with a piping hot tier list for new players! Wondering what army would be best to start with for Warhammer the Old World? Is Cathay the S tier choice? Are "Legacy" Factions worth considering? Check out the Chapters below to find out!  00:00 Introduction 00:14:30 Beastmen Brayherds 00:19:14 Kingdom of Bretonnia 00:26:10 Grand Cathay 00:33:22 Chaos D...

The 2024/25 Annual Report from GW dropped this week and not only did they have the best year in their history, but Old World was featured in a major way. Tune in this week to see the fellas talk about what this might mean for Warhammer the Old World and Fantasy fans world wide.  Rob's Gofundme for the TSN Arena Studio Build!  https://www.gofundme.com/f/create-a-battle-report-studio-to-celebrate-8-...

With the massive update to 1.5 of Warhammer the Old World, Val's Renegade Legacy Pack required an update to make sure that the Renegade factions keep up with the current game. Join Rob as he leads Val through a discussion of what is changing for Renegades 1.5, and what he's got planned for the future of the project.  Check out the Draft Renegade 1.5 Version here:  https://tinyurl.com/RENEGADES-1-5...

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be #Bassed.  Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!  https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord:  https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Square Based terrain maps and resources:...

Val picked a helluva time to take two weeks off of the show but he's back baby! He and Rob review where the game stands right now and look into the future for what's in store for Warhammer the Old World now that we've reached the end of the known timeline of releases. Check out the chapters below! Links for a bunch of stuff below that!  00:00 Introduction 05:52 Will there be a 1.5 Update for Reneg...

Rob is covering the new missions from the Match Play Guide, focusing specifically on the missions themselves and bonus objectives. He is sharing his thoughts on what we might see from games and what strategies he is planning to use in upcoming events. Check it out! Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!  https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ Support us on PATREON and join us on Discor...