Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

Square Based Podcast
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A community podcast about Warhammer the Old World. A world of legends set out to bring you hot gossip, deep lore and fun insights

  1. 2 days ago

    WARHAMMER IS BACK | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    Warhammer the Old World is getting an updated edition and NEW models. Tune in to catch up with what Rob and Val have been up to and hear the preview to the preview.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    55 min

  2. 2 days ago

    Are Lizardmen GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegade Reveal | Square Based Show

    Rob and Val are back with another update for the Renegade Legacy Pack for Warhammer the Old World. After doing the backstroke in the spawning pools for weeks we are pleased to say that the Great Plan is in motion. Join us as we break down this massive new Lizardmen update. If you’ve been feeling like the Lustrian locals needed a bit more bite in Warhammer: The Old World, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. We are diving deep into the newly forged rules, points adjustments, and returning classic mechanics that will make your cold-blooded cohorts terrifying on the tabletop once again. Will the Slann be a part of the plan? Tune into find out!  ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing Chapters:  0:00 - Intro 05:04 - The Tragic Legacy State of Lizardmen 11:01 - Army List Changes  19:18 - Special Rules 41:37 - Magic Items  47:40 - Disciplines of the Old Ones 55:04 - Lore of Lustria Updates 58:24 - Slann Mage-Priest 1:00:30 - Rob's Surprise Unit Entry  1:04:12 - Saurus Heroes & Fixing Scaly Skin 1:07:37 - Skink Heroes & Move/Shoot Blowpipes 1:09:12 - Character Mounts 1:11:36 - Skink Cohorts & The Spawn-kin Puzzle 1:16:01 - Skink Skirmishers & Chameleon Skinks 1:18:43 - Saurus Warriors & Temple Guard 1:21:56 - Kroxigors 1:24:04 - Salamanders & Razordon Packs 1:27:41 - Cold One Riders 1:29:37 - Terradon Riders 1:31:38 - Ripperdactyls 1:34:19 - Carnosaur 1:35:49 - Stegodons & The Engine of the Gods 1:42:08 - Bastiladon 1:45:11 - Troglodon 1:47:17 - The AoS Model Range Dilemma 1:50:32 - Outro & How to Provide Feedback MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 53min

  3. 2 days ago

    Old World Rumours | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.  Chapters: MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 9min

  4. 27 May

    Are Daemons of Chaos GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegade Reveal | Square Based Show

    The Winds of Magic are howling, and the Daemonic Legions have returned to Warhammer: The Old World to claim the mortal realm for Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, and Slaanesh! Join us as we finally reveal the first draft for Daemons of Chaos for the Renegade Legacy Pack 2.0.  Will Daemons be good chaotic fun? Or has Val cooked the golden goose and tipped the Renegade canoe? Tune in and find out! ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing Chapters: TBD  MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    2h 38m

  5. 14 May

    Has Games Workshop Given Up on Old World? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    Where is the news? It’s been seven months since a meaningful announcement for Warhammer the Old World. Are we looking at a 1.5 update? Has the "Scope" actually changed or is Games Workshop just asleep at the switch? But first, Rob and Val dive into a massive catch-up session—from Val's grueling victory at the CanHammer Team Tournament to the ongoing labor of love that is the Renegade Legacy Pack and Rob's "Rivers" event. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro  1:41 - Val’s Renegades update and the Chaos Dwarf draft. 8:07 - CanHammer Team Tournament post-mortem and why team formats rock. 16:10 - Rob's 500-point Foray event. 23:42 - Event Showcase blog 32:36 - Does Square Based Comp scare away the A-tier armies? 43:18 - *Main Topic:* Seven months of silence. Why has Old World dissappeared? 55:02 - Rumors and theories: Missing starter boxes and the 1.5 edition "copium." 57:24 - The Business Theory: Did GW just crush their KPIs and take their foot off the gas? 1:14:06 - Could Age of Sigmar’s upcoming overhaul be freezing Old World's release schedule? 1:19:33 - What does the ideal Old World release schedule actually look like? MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 31min

  6. 12 May

    Are Chaos Dwarfs GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegade Reveal | Square Based Show

    The forge fires are burning hot, the dreadquake mortars are loaded, and the Dawi Zharr are finally marching to war. In today’s episode, Rob and Val are officially revealing the Renegade Legacy Pack 2.0 update for the Chaos Dwarfs in Warhammer the Old World! Links to all Rengade Legacy Pack 2.0 Drafts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing Chapters:  0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Version 0.2 Updates: Dark Elves, Ogres, and Skaven 2:09 - The path to final rules and the danger of "anchoring" 4:19 - Upcoming Events: Falcon's Moncton GT & Square Based Open Toronto 2026 6:55 - The unique challenge of building a Chaos Dwarf Grand Army 12:10 - Character Roster Overview: Overseer, Despot, and Castellan 14:27 - Core Units: Chaos Dwarf Warriors and Blunderbuss Decimators 18:20 - Special & Rare Options (and adopting the Hellcannon) 22:12 - Special Rules: Blackshard Armor, Blazing Body, and Hellbound 26:07 - Magic Items: Armor of Bazherak and the Mantle of Stone 32:06 - Lore of Hashut & Dark Forge Weapons update 35:55 - Hailshot Blunderbuss tweaks and Naptha Bombs 39:44 - Chaos Dwarfs get access to Battle Magic 40:30 - Character Deep Dive: Overseers, Despots, and Whip rules 44:17 - Infernal Guard Commanders & the Bull Centaur Taur'ruk 46:54 - Chaos Dwarf Warriors 48:47 - Blunderbuss Decimators 52:58 - Infernal Guard and Infernal Ironsworn 58:27 - K'daai Fireborn & Bull Centaur Renders fixes 1:01:05 - Iron Demon, Skullcracker, and the Great Taurus debate 1:04:58 - War Machines: Deathshrieker Rocket Launcher tweaks 1:07:33 - Dreadquake Mortar gets the Indentured Ogre Loader 1:11:13 - Bringing the Chaos Dwarf Hellcannon home 1:12:15 - Final thoughts and calls for community feedback  MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► SAVE THE DATE: SBO T.O 2026 OCTOBER 24-25 IN TORONTO CANADA ► Link to tickets for FAL-CON (June 13-14 at the Moncton New Brunswick Coliseum) https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *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*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 15min

  7. 16 Apr

    Are Ogre Kingdoms GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegade Reveal | Square Based Show

    ROB AND VAL ARE BACK! And as promised it's time to reveal the Renegades 2.0 Draft for the mighty Ogre Kingdoms.  *Read the DRAFT Renegade Ogres here:*  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MaoPo4ytwOQLUdWPopfVpfBt7_qC_UZD6EX7xO6Ysag/edit?usp=sharing *Share your Feedback here (or in the comments below)* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVv-GMpx67sRR1v8aetdHUtwt77WS4lfv_-D5GhNrCNVutbQ/viewform Chapters: THEY'RE COMING.  Renegades Discussion starts here though:  13:37  MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► Gommo's excellent article on "the Renegade Effect" https://www.oldworldrankings.com/insights/renegade-effect/ Check out his YouTube content here:  @oldworldfanatics   Shout out to the fellas at  @OldWorldBehemoths  for their patience and excellent wish listing.  ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Tickets for Canhammer Teams in Ottawa May 2 and 3*  https://www.ccbb.ca/tickets ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 45min

  8. 16 Apr

    Val Visits Rob in Nottingham the Warhammer Capital of the World | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    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/ ► *Tickets for Canhammer Teams in Ottawa May 2 and 3*  https://www.ccbb.ca/tickets ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

    1hr 31min
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