As 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 In...
Jun 19, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 105
Rob 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 Clari...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 104
Long 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=pos...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 103
The 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...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 102
Check 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-Mus...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 101
Wondering 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 o...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 100
The 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://...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 99
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: h...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 98
The 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://...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 97
The 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...
May 23, 2025•46 min•Ep. 96
What 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 Squa...
Apr 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 95
Rob 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...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 94
Beastmen 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:...
Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 93
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: h...
Apr 14, 2025•39 min•Ep. 93
Yet 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...
Apr 02, 2025•50 min•Ep. 92
After 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 Proce...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 91
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 90
Rob 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/c...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 89
Rob 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...
Mar 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 88
Find 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! ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 79
The 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 Destroye...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 87
Rob 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://tin...
Feb 12, 2025•19 min•Ep. 86
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: h...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 85
Rob 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 ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 84
When 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 ...
Feb 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 83
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: h...
Feb 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 82
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: h...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 81
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: h...
Feb 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 80
Our 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...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 78
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 te...
Jan 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 76
