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Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs the Grand Cathay Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowAs a very special birthday gift to Val, we're revealing the ARMIES OF GRAND CATHAY! The first entirely new army since Ogre Kingdoms in 2005, Warhammer the Old World is moving east! Will this book follow the likes of humans and elves and be a little, underwhelming? Or will the Grand Army of Grand Cathay bring ALL OF THE RULES to the table? Let's find out!  Click here for Tickets to the Square Based Open Toronto October 18 and 19!  https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:23 Army Special Rules 13:08 Lore of Yang 18:53 Lore of...2025-06-192h 00Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldTop 5 FAQ Changes We Really Want to See! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowRob and Val are back to discuss the upcoming FAQ and Errata with what they hope to see fixed in Warhammer the Old World.  Click here for Tickets to the Square Based Open Toronto October 18 and 19!  https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025  * Chapters * 00:00 Introduction 15:00 Is the Meta Stale?  05:50 Do Old World Players Play Whatever they want?  13:45 Why has it taken so long to get this FAQ/ Errata?  17:49 How to fix Magic  27:07 Dispelling Vortexes 35:41 Rewriting Skirmishers 45:07 Clarifying The Combat Phase and Pursuit.  53:28 Reducing Threat Ranges for Fly and Swiftstr...2025-06-191h 36Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldCathay, the Biggest Launch for Games Workshop yet!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowLong ago in the before times of 2018, Creative Assembly might have sparked the entire return of Warhammer the Old World. Join Rob and Val as they go through a good ol' fashioned Old World Almanac deep dive, of the recent and shockingly candid article about the development of Grand Cathay for Warhammer Total War 3 and Warhammer the Old World.  LAST CHANCE TO JOIN SBOT360!  https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-week-left-to-130865943?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link War-Com Article on the Development of Grand Cathay: ht...2025-06-111h 17Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs the Beastman Brayherds Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe Fellas are BACK AGAIN this time with a full review of the Beastmen Brayherds Arcane Journal! Does the book reach the previous heights of the early Arcane Journals, or does the lunch box letdown streak of releases continue?  Check out the Mission Pack for SBOT360 here (links to join are in the introduction):  https://tinyurl.com/SBOT360-MISSION-PACK 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://theho...2025-06-111h 57Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs This the Biggest Change YET for Old World? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowCheck out the SBOT360 Mission Pack Here!  https://tinyurl.com/SBOT360-MISSION-PACK 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldw...2025-06-111h 00Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWhich Arcane Journal Is Actually The Best? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowWondering what faction got the most love from their Arcane Journal? Well get ready for a sweet little episode where Rob and Val go over the love given to each of the core factions - and which ones that they think got the most flavourful updates from the Games Workshop Specialist Design Studio.  Chapters! 00:00 Introduction 03:21 What makes a top tier Arcane Journal?  10:28 Tomb Kings  17:56 Bretonnians  26:18 Orc & Goblin Tribes 33:42 Dwarven Mountain Holds 41:29 Warriors of Chaos  48:54 Empire of Man  1:03:33 High Elf Realms 1:08:45 Wood Elf Realms 1:15:50 Final Thoughts 1:17:37 Should...2025-05-231h 20Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs the Wood Elf Realms Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe Wood Elf Arcane Journal is here! Rob and Val have their greasy mitts on some very un-potato like images of Warhammer the Old World's penultimate core army release. Will it reach the glorious heights of Orc & Goblin tribes? Or follow their High Elf kin into the valley of lunch box letdown?  STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT.  No chapters. It's late. Love you.  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 2025-05-231h 36Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWood Elf Realms List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveThe 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-05-231h 57Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBest Battalion Box for Old World Beginners in 2025? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe Battalion Boxes for Warhammer the Old World all give you a bucket of minis - but which ones are worth buying? Join us this week as Rob and Val tell you which army starters are a smash and which are a pass!  00:00 Introduction 02:31 Tomb Kings 15:34 Bretonnians  26:12 Orc & Goblin Tribes 37:43 Dwarven Mountain Holds 50:00 Warriors of Chaos  1:02:18 Empire of Man  1:11:51 High Elf Realms 1:20:16 Beastmen 1:29:00 Wood Elf Relams Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18 https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/ Rob's Old World EVEN...2025-05-231h 40Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldThe Best Way to START Playing | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe Square Based Survey showed that one of the biggest challenges to playing Warhammer the Old World was having a 2000 point army. In this episode, Rob pitches using the 500 point scenario from GW as a means to getting games in 75% faster!  Download the PDF!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/our-new-the-old-world-format/ Pre-order the Sexy Mission Cards:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/500-point-foray-scenario-cards/ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Types of Events for Beginners  05:04 What's the Point of a Mission Pack?  11:32 Thematically Designed Missions 17:38 How to Pick a Terrain Layout 23:52 The Forray Mission Set  27:58 Army C...2025-05-2345 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldRob and Val Catch Up! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowWhat happened when hundreds of Skeletons fought each other this past weekend? Rob and Val give you the hot goss.  Always be #Bassed.  It's a shorty this week so no Chapters! But the vid we did about events a few weeks back had tons!  EVENT PACKS FROM ROB AND VAL https://tinyurl.com/Rob-TSN-Arena-Event-Pack https://tinyurl.com/Vals-SBO-Toronto-Event-Pack https://tinyurl.com/SBO-Toronto-Full-Pack https://tinyurl.com/Vals-NEWEST-Pack https://tinyurl.com/Val-T9A-Mission-Pack-w-Maps Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18 https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/ Rob...2025-04-3041 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldDo Objectives Make Old World Better? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowRob and Val discuss the upcoming Square Based Open and how to approach running a successful Warhammer the Old World event. Tune in for details of Val's newest pack and format, and to have a look at some spicy lists that will be in attendance.  Chapters:  00:00 Introduction 04:01 What is an Event Pack?  09:26 Building Community through WhatsApp Chat 11:42 What are the best Missions to use?  15:46 Val's Tweaks to Army Composition 16:46 Intro to Val's New Mission Pack 19:06 Additions to Dead or Fled 21:09 Scoring Units for the Secondary Mission 28:08 Differential Scoring and...2025-04-301h 13Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBeastmen Brayherds List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveBeastmen or BESTMEN, RITE? Rob and Val gather the herd and dive deep into the Grand Army of the Beastmen Brayherds. Are they just goats or are they GOATED. Let's take a look and find out. Chapters:  00:00 Introduction 05:25 Beastmen Brayherds Grand Army Composition  15:20 Army Special Rules 32:01 Lore of Beasts 36:43 Magic Items 1:00:22 Chaos Mutations 1:06:34 Beastmen Chieftans 1:10:52 Beastmen Shamens 1:14:20 Minotaur Champions 1:17:57 Centigor Chieftains 1:19:46 Gor Herds 1:23:30 Ungor Herds 1:25:08 Harpies 1:28:18 Chaos Warhounds 1:30:37 Razorgor Herds 1:33:39 Tuskgor Chariots 1:34:37 Razorgor Chariot 1:37:45 Bestigor 1:41:34 Minotaur Herds 1:48:23 Ce...2025-04-142h 30Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHow did they Conquer the biggest Old World event in the USA??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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-04-1438 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWhy Grand Cathay Miniatures Are Breaking The Internet? | Square Based ShowYet another WE TOLD YOU SO EPISODE! Val and Rob are late to the party but give you all of their takes on the absolutely epic Adepticon reveal of Cathay for Warhammer the Old World.  Chapters!  00:00 Introduction 02:30 Hot Take Reactions  08:18 Grand Cathay Battalion Box  10:36 Jade Warriors 15:05 Jade Lancers 19:32 Cathayan Grand Cannon  25:04 Fire Rain Rocket Battery 27:28 Lord on Great Spirit Longma 30:59 Gate Masters of the Celestials Cities  31:38 Goblin Hobbies Stampin Plates 33:28 SKY LANTERN 37:38 Cathayan Sentinal  39:32 Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay  43:32 Miao Ying, The Stor...2025-04-0250 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGame-Changing Update for the Legacy Factions! | Warhammmer the Old World | Square Based ShowAfter weeks of community development, Rob comes along for ride as Val shares the Renegade Legacy Pack: an update to the 7 Legacy PDF armies to give them some more life on the tabletop. If you're a fan of Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons, Lizardmen, Ogres, Skaven, Vampire Counts or Dark Elves - You'll want to watch this episode!  To download a copy of the Renegade Legacy Pack PDF - click here: www.squarebased.com CHAPTERS!    00:00 Introduction 01:30 Why do the Legacy PDFs need an edit?  11:19 What was the Process of Creating This?  15:37 Table of Co...2025-03-201h 34Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAre the Narrative Scenarios the Future? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowRob and Val discuss the three narrative missions that GW posted to Warhammer Community and what this means for the future of the game!  00:00 Introduction 02:29 Cali Cup Tickets on Sale Thursday March 6!  04:18 Adepticon Patreon Meetup 07:30 Intro to New Old World Scenarios 23:46 A Skirmish format for Old World?  31:23 Objective based scenario good for the game? 51:31 Large format game for multiple players.  56:05 Wrap up discussion 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...2025-03-051h 01Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldFirst Results from our MASSIVE Warhammer The Old World Survey | Square Based ShowRob and Val are back to discuss the results from their Recent Warhammer the Old World player survey. With over 4000 responses, they're able to provide some very interesting facts about who exactly is playing this game, and how excited the community is for more.  00:00 Introduction 01:23 Event Announcement with Green Banner Event Co.  06:59 The Massive Warhammer the Old World Survey Introduction 09:50 Defining "Old" World  13:47 Top Ten Old World Countries in the Real World 17:05 The Old World Loves the Old World 19:29 Is Warhammer the Old World Your Favourite Game?  21:11 Are Players Losing Thei...2025-03-0558 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGames Workshop's NEW Take on High Elves | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowFind out where you can hang out and play games with Rob and Val, learn about some fancy frogs, and dive into some recently revealed High Elf Lore!  Chapters!  01:33 Rob and Val are going to Adepticon!   12:11 Upcoming Square Based Events  17:11 We Got It Wrong!   23:34 Fabulous Arcane Frogs  26:39 Old World Almanack - High Elves Reaction  Tickets for Adepticon (March 26-30, Milwaukee Wisconsin)  https://web.cvent.com/event/9be91acc-9bc2-4703-9874-658f68341122/summary Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!  https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ Sup...2025-02-121h 16Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldThe LEGENDARY Monstrous Arcanum | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe Monstrous Arcanum was one of the best publications ever for Warhammer Fantasy. What creatures might we see make the jump to Warhammer the Old World?  Last chance to participate in THE OLD WORLD SURVEY: https://tinyurl.com/Old-World-Survey CHAPTERS:  00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Massive Old World Survey!  03:57 What is the Monstrous Arcanum? 08:02 Incarnate Elemental of Fire and Beasts 14:49 Chaos Seige Giant 19:45 Bile Trolls of Chaos 21:48 Carmine Dragon  24:57 Toad Dragon 27:44 K'Daai Destroyer  30:01 Colossal Squig 33:27 Basilisk  35:33 Dread Maw 37:18 Necrofex Colosus  40:21 Brood Horror 45:32 Curs'd...2025-02-121h 00Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldThe Mighty Merwyrm Revealed! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowRob and Val discuss the reveal of the MERWYRM for the High Elves Arcane Journal coming later this month!  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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warh...2025-02-1219 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHigh Elves List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveThe 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-02-122h 19Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldJoin the Largest Survey about Warhammer the Old World ever! | Square Based ShowRob and Val review the results from the Square Based Online Tournament Survey and realize mid show that hey - maybe we should ask everyone? Follow this link to make your opinions about Warhammer the Old World heard! https://tinyurl.com/Old-World-Survey Also if you're interested in the Canhammer Team Tournament taking place May 3-4 in Ottawa Ontario Canada sign up here!  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/UxZ5QNSqmtGj TIMESTAMPS!  00:00 Introduction 01:14 Rob talks about official Square Based Terrain  05:13 Is GW going to drop a "Balance Patch?"  12:59 Val stru...2025-02-121h 01Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHUGE Warhammer Old World Map Update | Square Based ShowWhen we recorded this episode, there were brand new additions to the Old World Map. As of publishing this, it's once again gone. What doesn't GW want you to know about the future of the Old World?  00:00 Introduction  01:56 Video Showing Map Additions  05:27 Tilea and Estalia reveals   10:42 The Pirates of Sartosa   12:28 Skavenblight?   15:40 The Chaos Wastes  19:09 Norse Dwarfs  23:12 Cathay Sails Into the Old World   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...2025-02-1230 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBreaking Down the LVO Roadmap | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-02-1230 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldLVO High Elf Reveal React | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowThe 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-02-1236 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGrand Cathay Speculation | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedThe 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:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhamm...2025-02-1221 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs Old World FAQ the Key to a New Gaming Era in 2025? | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased In this one the lads wrinkle their foreheads, hold their noses, and review the recently released Old World FAQ.  0:00 Introduction 00:29 Legacy Faction Discussion 04:34 Emotional Hot Takes on the FAQ  23:00 BRB FAQ  01:18:42 What is the point of an FAQ?  01:25:55 Forces of Fantasy FAQ 01:34:49 Ravening Hordes FAQ LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehon...2025-01-161h 50Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSomeone STOLE Old World Miniatures from Games Workshop!?Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist 2025-01-1620 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWere we wrong about everything!? Major Changes for Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist 2025-01-0856 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldEmpire Arcane Journal Review | Warhammer The Old World | Deep DiveOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased IT'S A CHRISTMAS ARCANE JOURNAL MIRACLE. Santa (or "Father Christmas" to some) made an unexpected early delivery of the Empire of Man Arcane Journal to Square Based headquarters. For your holiday enjoyment - the fellas are deep diving down the chimney to deliver you every morsel of goodness from the Old World's latest update. Is it good? LET'S FIND OUT TOGETHER!  00:00 Introduction 02:44 Magic Items 29:53 City-State of Nuln Army of Infamy Composition 39:25 City-State of Nuln Special Rules 49:31 General Hans V...2024-12-172h 02Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldEmpire of Man Faction Overview | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist 2024-12-172h 32Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldNew Empire Wizards and the GW Amazon Deal | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Empire Wizard Model Reveal  15:38 Warhammer Fantasy and the Amazon Deal  26:39 The Hills are Alive with the sound of Eric's Hobby Workshop Eric's Vid on Hills! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHMpQQ9bM4 LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN...2024-12-1729 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldTalking Linehammer and Hans the New Empire Mini | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist 2024-12-1756 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldFrydaal Reaction, Empire Talk, and New Total War DLC | Warhammer the Old World | Square based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist 2024-12-171h 20Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAnnouncing the Old World World Championships | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Click here to fill out the survey! https://tinyurl.com/OWWC-Interest-Form 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Rob Cries Me 96 feet of River 06:04 ANNOUNCING THE OLD WORLD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 07:35 Why Run an International Team Tournament?  10:30 How Will Our Event Be Different?  14:07 Team Format  20:14 What we need from you! 21:56 Val's Thoughts on the power of International Events LINKS!  Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 2024-12-1729 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWarhammer Preview Reactions | Warhammer The Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased After watching perhaps the wildest and wonderfulest Warhammer Preview in years, Rob and Val sit down to talk about its impact on Old World.  00:00 Introduction 01:43 Empire Battalion Box 03:24 Empire Arcane Journal 05:25 General of the Empire on Imperial Griffon  06:38 Empire Plastic Kits 10:02 Forge World Resin Miniatures 11:29 War Wagon  20:06 Were Gitmob from AoS stolen from The Old World?  20:59 Kiknik Toofsnatcha Character Reveal LINKS!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/pr...2024-12-1732 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldYour Favourite Empire Models Returning? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased With A Warhammer Reveal Coming up this week it's time to Preview the Preview! This is peak content, people! Some informed speculation in this one as well....  00:00 Introduction 01:10 Reviewing the Old World Releases so Far  05:31 Previewing the Reveal Show on Friday (Not Saturday)  07:05 The Return of the Warwagon?  13:18 Manann's Blades Maybe?  14:15 Could the LAND SHIP COME BACK? *heavy breathing* 18:36 Will the Matched Play General's Handbook Be Announced?  23:37 A New Edition Already on the Horizon?  30:48 When Wi...2024-11-2035 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHow This Channel Changed Everything For Us | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val CELEBRATE 1 YEAR ON YOUTUBE PARTYING IN THE OLD WORLD!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/  https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ 00:00 Introduction 01:38 The Origins of Square Based  04:59 Rob's Warhammer Fantasy Roots 08:05 How Val Saved His Sheckles for the Empire 11:14 The REAL Reason Val Stopped Playing Warhammer  13:12 How Rob Stopped Worrying About AoS and Learn...2024-11-2052 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGAMING Community is BOOMING!? | Warhammer the Old World | Event Battle ReportOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob shares his experiences running an event recently at the TSN ARENA IN NOTTINGHAM. Featuring a dastardly dark elf player from Romania and some outstanding army showcases. Check it out!  00:00 Introduction 00:46 A Dark Elf From Romania  04:44 The Tournament Meta (Shooty and... Dragony?)  05:35 Sam's High Elf Army  07:44 Dwarfen Youtuber Battle!  @Dawiafterdark   vs  @Andy2D6   09:09 Best Overall: Tom's Wolves of the Sea   11:30 Army Showcase (best painted armies)  13:58 Best Sports And the Vibe of the People 14:46 Final Thoughts2024-11-2017 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldLocal Man EXPOSES the Dark Side of the Old World Meta at tSN ArenaOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Robbo Previews the Meta at his recent event at the TSN in NOTTINGHAM!  MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-red-shirt/  https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/sb-blue-shirt/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/square-based-patch-2/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/bass-blue-dice/ https://thehonestwargamer.com/product/fire-red/ LINKS!  Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Pre...2024-11-2040 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGames Workshop Changing the Game in a Big Way? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val discuss the upcoming Throne of Skulls event at Warhammer World and what their Tournament Pack might mean for the future of Warhammer  the Old World.  MERCH!  https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/merch/ LINKS!  Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtu...2024-11-2053 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWarriors of Chaos Arcane Journal | Warhammer the Old World Lore | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val are your Arcane Journalists, and this is their first brave attempt into the Lore of Warhammer the Old World. Join them as they learn about the hapless residents of Hollum and the encroaching wave of Sea Wolves led by their champion: Frydaal the Chainmaker.  0:00 Introduction 05:24 The Ruinous Powers 25:29 The Chaos Wastes 37:47 The Shadowlands 45:41 The Northern Tribes 55:33 The Norscans 01:00:41 The Kurgan 01:05:18 Tribal Confederacies  01:17:01 Art of the Arcane Journal 01:23:33 The Saga of th...2024-10-282h 21Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldArmy Showcase and Event Recap! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Unfortunately Rob was too ill to make it to the Square Based Open Toronto, but that didn't stop Val and 50 of his other closest friends from having a great time!  0:00 Introduction 04:05 SBOT2 Update 13:07 Rob's "War for the Riverlands" Event  19:48 Fun Event Format Discussion  28:34 Square Based Open Toronto Event Review 38:46 Army Showcase  42:58 Talking Best General  Links to the Lists at the event can be found here:  https://tinyurl.com/SBO-TO-Lists LINKS!  Ticke...2024-10-2455 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldCANADA'S BIGGEST Warhammer Event is Coming! | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the Lists at the event can be found here:  https://tinyurl.com/SBO-TO-Lists LINKS!  Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Prefer a Youtube Audio Experience? Try us on Youtube Music!  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Links to the podcast only version on all other platforms:  https://squar...2024-10-2454 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBig Channel Announcements! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val may have been gone a little while but they didn't forget about you! Tune in this week for the announcement of the SQUARE BASED ONLINE TOURNAMENT 2 , updates on what the fellas have been up to, and a discussion of the results from the LGT Bretonnian domination. LINKS!  SBOT 2 Enrollment Form  https://tinyurl.com/SBOT2-ENROLLMENT Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Arena in Nottingham: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009...2024-10-041h 01Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldTop 5 thing that NEED changing in the OLD WORLD | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val could potentially be considered, shall we say, "OLD WORLD STANS." They've been out here hyping up the Old Game, but how do they really feel? Join them for a pretty pretty pretty interesting discussion about the elements of Warhammer the Old World that they think could use a second pass, and some of their ideas for how they might change things.  CHAPTERS:  0:00 Introduction 02:00 SBO T.O Update 09:43 Robbo Update 14:23 Issues with Infantry 31:06 Maximum Width on...2024-09-191h 39Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHow Good Are These Guys Actually? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val don't just TALK about Old World: they actually play too! Tune in for this banger episode to hear how their most recent experiences went at the TSN Arena and at the Capital City Bloodbath in Ottawa Ontario Canada!  Also - Tickets have been added for the Square Based Open Toronto on October 19 and 20  Snatch them up here: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/52NAC48ML0 LINKS!  Tickets for sultry Old World events at the TSN Are...2024-09-1646 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWho Won The Biggest Tournament Yet? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Sure it was online, and sure it wrapped up ages ago already, but Rob is here to talk with Val about what he learned running the Square Based Online Tournament on Warhall. Val talks about the winners as well as the lessons learned from trying to keep the whole thing going.  Special thanks to all who participated, and keep your ears peeled for information about SBOT2 kicking off in the Fall!  LINKS Waitlist for SB Open in Toronto  htt...2024-08-2345 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWant to Paint More Minis? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-08-2323 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldExciting News: Warriors of Chaos Miniatures enter Warhammer the Old WorldOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-08-2346 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHow Big Can Old World Get? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Yeah that's right! We said it! Not even click bait! This is an old fashioned knock down drag em out conversation about how big we think Old World can be for the Community and for Games Workshop's bottom line.  No Age of Sigmar fans were hurt during the making of this video. Age of Sigmar is still a kick ass game with one of the best communities around. Rob still loves Age of Sigmar and Val will likely remain Sigmar Curious.  ...2024-08-021h 14Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldIs the Dwarf Arcane Journal any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | DEEP DIVEOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Chapters Below!  THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE: 5 HOURS OF CONTENT ON DWARFS IN A SINGLE WEEK, AND YET ROB AND VAL MADE IT HAPPEN.  That's right your tremendously NOT hooked up Old World Talking heads are joining a bit late to the party with their razor sharp insights into the pretty pretty dang sweet Dwarfen Mountain Holds Arcane Journal. Fire up the play list and get set for some deep doiving into the mines of Karak Kadrin!  Tic...2024-07-251h 44Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldDwarfen Mountain Holds List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Chapter headings below!  IT'S A DEEP DOIVE AND WE'RE OVER OUR HEADS. Get it? Because Dwarfs are SHORT. Val and Rob crack open the Forces of Fantasy and take //checks notes // OVER TWO HOURS to meander their way through every item and unit entry. Do they know everything there is to know about Dwarfs? Hell naw. But you better believe that they're a couple of little dwarf freaks by the end of it. Hope you enjoy, and shout us down in the c...2024-07-232h 36Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBreaking News: Massive Changes Coming! | Warhammer The Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased It's the dog days of summer but Rob and Val are back with a tight little episode covering some exciting developments in the Warhammer the Old World Community.  Tickets for the Square Based Open Toronto October 19 & 20: https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto Tickets for Events at the TSN Arena:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tsn-arena-33207121009 Chapters!  0:00 Introduction 02:48 Announcing the Square Based Open Toronto!  07:53 Events Coming Up in Nottingham  12:47 New Mission Pack Rumours 21:03 What We Se...2024-07-2233 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldHow to Make THE MOST Thematic Missions | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val are Baaaaaaaaack. Fresh from his command performance broadcasting the AoS World Team Championships, Rob comes out gunning for hot and spicy changes to the Old World base missions. Will Val be able to keep up? Will the fellas be able to save the game from dreary repetitiveness? Or does the game need saving at all? Tune in to find out! Or just tell us what you think in the comments without watching.  Links to the podcast only v...2024-07-221h 40Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWhat Army Would You Choose? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased After months of half assing, hours of preparation, and weeks of exhibition games: The Square Based Online Tournament has kicked off in earnest. Rob and Val have all the data on what is the largest Old World Tournament ever played, featuring players from all over the world. Tune in to hear about what armies were chosen, some of Rob's favorite lists, and whether Val decided to stick with Sigmar's homies for the MAIN EVENT.  Follow along with the event! https://tinyurl.com/S...2024-06-201h 28Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWill Three Cannons Kill a Dragon? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val are BACK BABY. This week these two loveable lug-nuts talk breathlessly about playing games in both cyber space and meat space. Much is discussed, so check out the CHAPTERS below to navigate their neuro-divergent approach to conversation.  And as always - check out the TSN in Nottingham for fantastic two day weekend events happening throughout the summer. It's a great time to Warhammer with friends! https://tinyurl.com/Tickets-for-the-TSN-Arena Come play with Val and Eric at X...2024-06-141h 30Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldMore people need to PLAY the Old World | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val are sparkling with the positive vibes over the Old World. Fresh from a weekend of games in real life AND on the virtual tabletop, the fellas have plenty to discuss with regards to Warhammer the Old World events, games and tough matchups. Check out the chapter links below to jump to the bits that might interest you the most - and make sure to join our Patreon so that you can check out some HOT SQUARE BASED ONLINE TOURNAMENT ACTION.  2024-06-141h 37Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldChaos Dwarfs List Building Strategy | Warhammer the Old World | DEEP DIVEIt's time to exploit the means of production and dive deeply and dive dark into the stone hearts of the DAWI ZHARR (Chaos Dwarfs to their friends.)  Rob is a long time massive fan of these twisted little freaks, and we hope you'll enjoy our leisurely trapse through their LEGENDARY Renegade PDF available on Games Workshop's website.  Sit back, strap in, and prepare to get a lethal amount of productivity out of your "labour force"  Chapters!  0:00 Introduction 01:18 Square Based Online Tournament  03:56 Is Warhammer The Old World Dying?  13:07 The Return of Rob...2024-05-292h 00Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAvoid These Mistakes When Starting Your Army | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased WOULD YOU KNOW OUR NAMES, IF YOU SAW US IN HEAVEN? Yes it's time for Tiers, but not the sad kind. Rob and Val come in hot and spicy this week ranking all of the factions based on their status for "collecting and playing." It is a scientific, irrefutable and totally objective ranking of what armies are best for getting into the Old World. Get yer commenting fingers limbered up because the only thing hotter than these takes are gonna be your comments.  2024-05-161h 16Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAre Team Events The Best Way To Play? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowIn this episode Rob and Val discuss the many benefits of playing an Old World Tournament with your friends… specifically, a whole team of them. The fellas discuss how Team based events work, ramble through a bit of the proud history of team events, and then go over some highlights from the FIRST OLD WORLD TEAMS event EVER held (that we know of) last week at the TSN Arena in Nottingham.  Val also took a moment to say a few words about his friend Alex Stewart who recently passed away. If you’d like to learn a bit m...2024-05-081h 39Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWhat is the BEST Army? | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this very special episode Rob and Val dive into some homegrown stats! From the team that brings you the most comprehensive AoS Stats available, we are now tracking the results from every Warhammer the Old World GT (5 rounds or more). Behold the difference 5 rounds brings to the emerging meta and discover a couple of our advanced stats along the way.  https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/warhammer-the-old-world-stats-april-2024/ 0:00 Introduction 01:35 A History Of Warhammer Stats  09:31 How Val is Doing  15:11 How Rob...2024-04-301h 38Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWill Old World be bigger than 40k? | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Psych! We have no idea. But we do have a wonderful time decompressing and talking about how things are going in Old World these days. Come a long for the ride why don't you!  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-04-241h 24Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldArcane Journal Orcs & Goblins Review | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveTimestamps Below!  Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased It's finally time! Rob has AMBUSHED Val with another DEEP DOIVE this time into the 100% real and spectacular Orc and Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal. With so much fun to be had crumpin' ones enemies, whe hope you too enjoy their review of this most excellent addition to the Old World.  0:00 Introduction 02:46 Nomadic Waaagh Army Composition 05:53 Nomadic Waaagh Special Rules 15:15 Kiknik Toofsnatcha 24:57 Orc Boar Boyz 32:08 Troll Horde Army Composition  35:53 Troll Horde Special Rules...2024-04-171h 26Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldDid the FAQ Answer all of Our Questions? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased This one's big! Rob and Val tear into the newly minted and SECOND Old World FAQ. Buckle up and join us for a stroll through the newly renovated rules of Old World.  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-04-121h 51Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWill the Dwarf Mountain Holds Grudge Pony be OP? | Warhammer The Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Note: This episode was originally recorded in the hours before the FAQ release. So count it as some additional content for your hobby time!  In this episode Val and Rob discuss the appearance of a fully based Dwarf "Grudge Pony" in the Orc and Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal, as well as Rob's experience running the third Square Based GT in Nottingham!  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #war...2024-04-121h 27Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAre Old World Tournaments Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Square Based is Back! After a week abroad visiting Albion, Val is home and ready to spill the beans about his experience filming two Old World Battle Reports at Tabletop Tactics and playing in the Second Square Based GT at the beautiful TSN Arena in Nottingham. Stay tuned for hot takes on the state of the game and whether it's worth playing at a tournament.  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #wa...2024-04-021h 50Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldBreaking News: The Scope of the Project Has Grown | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this episode Rob and Val are keeping it #squarebassed like it's 2023 - as they review the latest round table Old World Almanac featuring our pals JTY and Danny, revealing some tasty tidbits about the upcoming Orc & Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal. The fellas also kick off with some robust discussion around the philosophy of creating an FAQ, an update about events at the TSN Arena AND EVEN SOME HOBBY TALK.  01:29:21 - Answer to our Clickbait Title: The Scope of the Project has G...2024-03-191h 39Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldMissing Episode: Avoid These Mistakes When Assembling Armies for the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Catchup episode for our Hydro Homies - sorry for skipping this one! Some discussion around essential things to consider when building lists for Old World. Originally published to YouTube on March 7th  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-03-191h 48Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldOrcs and Goblins Tribes List Building Strategy | Warhammer the Old World | Deep DiveOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased ALRIGHT LADS AND LASSIES IT'S TOIME FOR A DEEEP DOIIIIVE INTO THE FUNGOIDS OF COLOUR: THE ORC AND GOBLIN TRIBES.  This is an army close to Val's heart so prepare for innumerable takes on what's hot or not about your favourite foightin' faction. Time stamps below!  0:00 Introduction 07:41 Quell Impetuosity  09:15 Black Orc Bosses  13:33 Orc Bosses 18:20 Special Rules 27:05 Magic Items 01:03:58 Orc Wizards and Magic 01:27:33 War Machines 01:37:36 Night Goblins 01:56:43 Reg Goblins vs Night Goblins ...2024-03-133h 01Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWhy aren't we getting Kislev in Old World?A catch-up Episode!  Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-03-1311 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWe Have To Talk About Terrain in the Old World | Warhammer The Old World | Square Based ShowOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased After a long two weeks off the fellas are BACK. Rob and Val catch-up and go over some of Val's exploits on www.warhall.eu playing Warhammer the Old World on the virtual tabletop. See below for a special promo code and link to a beginner tournament taking place in March!  The main topic this week is all about terrain, with a run down of all the rules followed by an excellent discussion about the depth and impact terrain has on the game.  ...2024-02-271h 28Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldESSENTIAL Apps For Old World | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this one Rob and Val discuss some of the amazing resources that the community is creating to make your games of Warhammer the Old World run smoother and ... funner? Links to the apps below:  tow.whfb.app - Incredible resource for referencing the core rules on the fly. Makes navigation far easier and has an outstanding search function. Work in progress. (Digital resources for many other versions of Fantasy can be found at whfb.app) old-world-builder.com - Fantastic a...2024-02-0154 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldThe Game-Changing Old World FAQ by Games Workshop: Day One Upgrades!Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-01-2446 minSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldA Beginner's Guide to Magic | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based ShowCHAPTERS BELOW!  Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased In our first of many DEEP DOIVES Rob and Val explore the core rules around Magic in Warhammer the Old World, discuss some of the basic math around your chance of casting spells, and then go through every spell from every lore in the core rule book. It's a long one, but we think you'll have a good time!  Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 10:15 Levels of Wizardry  12:38 What Spells a Wizard Knows 14:30 Spell Generation  18:23 Spell Types Overview  39...2024-01-193h 05Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldDon't Miss These Game Changing Rules | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Rob and Val are BACK this time talking some news and rumours (17:23). They name and shame some of their favorite content creators right now (38:34). For the meat and girth of the episode Val takes Rob through his massive deck of rules that maybe people aren't talking about enough with regards to Warhammer the Old World. (42:43).  0:00 Introduction 43:50 Kill Points are King  01:00:00 You're Probably doing Combat Resolution Wrong  01:09:00 Mitigating Fall Back in Good Order FBIGO 01:18:00 Things to Remember for Combat...2024-01-161h 49Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldGame Format For Old World - Do We Need One Already? | Warhammer The Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Chapters below!  Sometime very soon we're going to start playing Warhammer the Old World with friends, at clubs and at events all over the current world. With that it's time to start thinking - are the rules for army building in the Big Teal Book fit for purpose? What should we do about terrain? How do we handle base sizes and painting requirements? The fellas talk about all this and more in this week's episode!  Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Banter 18:39 Ho...2024-01-091h 42Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldUnbelievable Old World Launch Reactions | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #podcast  #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer 2024-01-082h 16Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World5 Things To Be EXCITED About | Warhammer the Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased IT'S FINALLY HERE!   After a year of Rob and Val vamping about this game called Warhammer the Old World coming out, our heroes have finally been able to learn some details. As the first video of the post-release reality of Warhammer Fantasy coming BACK, Rob and Val discuss the top five things that they are excited for.   Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #podcast #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #th...2024-01-061h 18Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldCalling All Warhammer Fans: Old World Pre-Order RevealedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased While Val waits impatiently in his car for the January 20th release of Warhammer The Old World, Rob leads a discussion about what has been announced for wave one. The fellas play a little "smash or pass" on each new drop where Val (or maybe it's Rob?) reveals a controversial opinion about Grail Pilgrims (00:16:51). Finally they wrap up their steamy backseat affair with a chat about pricing and whether Old World is good value for the money (01:15:38). Tickets for all Old World...2024-01-051h 44Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldAMAZING Launch Boxes and Books Announced! | Warhammer The Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased In our thrilling GEHEIMNISNACHT special, Rob and Val go over the scintillating details of the now imminent release of Warhammer The Old World. (00:13:52).  We doive deep into the contents of the Tomb King and Bretonnian boxes, imagine thumbing through the svelt 350 page BIG TEAL BOOK, and get mind boners thinking of the cool stuff in the Arcane Journals. So jingle those bells and come along for a sleighing song tonight in the Old World!  Links to the podcast only version on all pl...2023-12-281h 30Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldArmy Building Is Gonna Be A Good Time | Warhammer The Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this tremendously exciting episode Rob and Val dive head first into the Best Warhammer Old World Almanack Yet(TM). First we go over some very spicy release date rumours (00:06:48). Then we delve into the details on how army construction works and also get confirmation about the status of non-core Renegade factions. (00:17:39). We end off with a conversation about the release of old models and why that may or may not be a TERRIBLE/GOOD thing. (01:23:00) https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ ...2023-12-181h 42Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldOld Units Are Awesome With Universal Special Rules | Warhammer Old World | Square BasedOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased In this one the fellas put the cart before the horse a bit and vamp for a while BEFORE getting to the meat of it. However an important announcement for Square Based GT 2: The Resurrection on March 30 and 31 is made here (00:13:46). Link to tickets can be found below! The discussion about Universal Special rules and the returning Grail Knight models finally gets going here (00:27:00). Finally they wrap up their conversation by answering a viewer question from the Facebook Old World group that we definitely...2023-12-141h 48Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldSquare Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old WorldWarhammer The Old World Almanack: Playing Mind Games With PsychologyOur Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Fresh off the incredibly successful and internationally attended Square Based GT, Val and Rob are back playing mind games with one another and going over the latest Warhammer The Old World Almanack on Psychology (00:08:27). They also vamp a bit about next week's magic phase article (00:54:00) and discuss how far table top etiquette has developed since Fantasy players last rolled dice (01:14:00).  Links to the podcast only version on all platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #podcast  #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #the...2023-12-011h 28