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. JAN 28

    Winter 2026 FAQ Review | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    It’s an emergency podcast! The much-rumored 2026 FAQ and Errata have finally landed, and Rob and Val are going through it in excruciating detail to find out if the writers truly give a FAQ about the game.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Emergency Podcast! The 2026 FAQ is Here  4:26 -  *GRAND CATHAY* 6:01 - Gate Master & The Warhorse Change 6:51 - Sky Lanterns / Balloons (T4, Flammable, & No Champion) 8:13 - The New "Disengage" Rule 11:47 - Sky Lantern Bombs (Once Per Game) & Dragonfire Bombs (S3) 16:04 - Ogre Loader / Orc Bully "Mercenary Crew" Fix 18:06 - Magic Item Nerfs: Standard of Wei-Jin & Ring of Jet 20:40 - Alchemist's Mask Power Level Reduction 23:15 - Cathay FAQs: Cannon Stacking & Heavenly Beacon 26:10 - Reflection: Is Cathay finally interactive? 32:59 - *CORE RULES UPDATES* 33:17 - Frenzy & Mount Clarification 34:14 - Poison Attacks positive modifiers 34:44 - Unstable vs. Regeneration 35:20 - Stupidity is a Leadership Test 36:56 - Woodland Boundaries & Model Count for Cover 46:53 - Removing Casualties from the Fighting Rank 48:38 - The Ongoing Struggle for Elite Infantry 50:48 - Hill Rules: You must be entirely on the hill 52:14 - Fighting Ranks & Initiative Steps 54:36 - Pursuing and Catching: What "Counts as Charged" means 58:54 - Stomps & Impact Hits vs. Champions 1:02:07 - Characters in Ranks  1:05:42 - Skirmishers Defending Low Linear Obstacles 1:08:30 - Match Play Guide Restrictions & Army Building 1:10:39 - Controlling Multiple Objectives & Timing Issues 1:16:39 - *RAVENING HORDES* 1:16:39 - Orcs & Goblins: Quell Impetuosity Nerf 1:18:54 - Chaos Spawn & Beastmen Point Drops 1:21:42 - Vile Tide Casting Value Increase (9+) 1:23:08 - Tomb Kings: Chariot Point Drops & AV4 1:24:45 - Base Size Updates: Marauders, Chieftains, & Berserkers 1:25:52 - Fanatics vs. Hostile Terrain 1:32:04 - Resurrecting Skirmishers (The conga line return?) 1:34:52 - *FORCES OF FANTASY* 1:34:52 - Dwarfs: Ranger Unit Cap (5 to 20) 1:36:12 - Empire: Lector & Priest Leadership Buffs 1:38:19 - Empire: Flagellants are finally Toughness 4! 1:38:58 - The Royal Pegasus Quadruple Nerf (Monstrous Creature) 1:42:15 - Wood Elves: Massive Point Drops (Rebecca is Hyped) 1:47:29 - Orion Spectral Hounds / "Enemy Shooting" Protection 1:54:14 - The Lance Formation Deep Dive (Base Contact & Dead Ground) 2:00:10 - Final Thoughts 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

    2h 13m

  2. JAN 28

    Will this be the BEST FAQ yet!? | 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

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 7

    2026 Changes Coming to 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 TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11*  https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/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

    1h 37m

  4. 12/19/2025

    2025: The BEST (and WORST) Year for Warhammer The Old World? | Square Based Show

    It’s been a roller coaster year for Old World in 2025 — or as Val puts it, "uppy-downy." In this massive retrospective, Rob and Val look back at the entirety of 2025 for Warhammer: The Old World. From the "turgid" pipeline at the start of the year to the absolute explosion of releases that followed, we cover it all. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Upcoming Events: TGX & CanHammer Teams  3:08 - The Early 2025 Vibes 7:24 - Arcane Journal: Empire of Man 10:13 - The War Wagon: A Made-to-Order Miracle 18:51 - The Launch of the Renegade Legacy Pack 26:48 - The Elven Releases 35:25 - Wood Elves: Host of Talsyn & The Struggle for Identity 43:28 - Beastmen  46:13 - Grand Cathay: The Breakout Moment 49:15 - The Match Play Guide (MPG) & 1.5 Update 54:20 - The "Balloon" Drama & Toxic Discourse 1:01:49 - The Cathay Models 1:11:07 - Alternative Ways to Play 1:11:07 - Foray & Battle March 1:13:03 - Renegade Crowns & Terrain Maps 1:17:50 - The Year End Surprise: New Chaos Marauders  1:20:14 - Final Thoughts & Outro MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Tickets for TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11*  https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/the-old-world ► *Tickets for Canhammer Teams in Ottawa May 2 and 3* https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/aJD8zF8SeZBj ►  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

    1h 22m

  5. 12/19/2025

    What's Really Happening With Chaos? | 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 TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11*  https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/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

    41 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    How to make OLD WORLD BETTER | Warhammer the Old World Stats 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 TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11*  https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/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

    1h 11m

  7. 12/19/2025

    Are Legacy armies becoming official? | 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/ ►  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/ *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

    22 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Razing of the Westerland Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

    Today Rob and Val review the spicy new Arcane Journal: The Razing of Westerland! While the Westerland might not be Val’s favorite province to see razed, we are here for the rules juice. Has Santa has come early and brought treats for everyone?  *CHAPTERS* 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - New Rules: Chaotic Cults (Replacing Marks for Marauders) 5:49 - Cult of the Bloodied Hound 6:51 - Cult of the Slithering Serpent  7:33 - Cult of the Carrion Crow 8:27 - Cult of the Fell Raptor 9:49 - Chaos Marauders  14:50 - Marauder Horsemen  18:21 - New Rules: Chaotic Traits (Upgrades for Characters & Units) 20:49 - Unnatural Fortitude  21:49 - Dark Hearts  24:14 - Longstriders & Enhanced Reflexes  26:57 - Battle Hunger  29:12 - Prophetic Foresight 35:50 - New Magic: Lore of the Shadowlands 44:36 - CHRISTMAS TIME: *Universal Magic Items for Everyone!* 45:45 - Magic Weapons: Cackling Blade & Meteor Hammer 49:41 - The Sword of Sorrow  51:30 - Magic Armor: Levitating Shield & Trailblazers 53:38 - Talismans: Icon of Fortitude & Ironhide Talisman 56:43 - Magic Standards: Banner of the Steadfast 58:15 - Totem of Wrath  1:01:00 - Monster Hunter’s Tapestry  1:02:32 - Enchanted Items 1:05:49 - Arcane Items 1:11:25 - Final Thoughts: Is this Arcane Journal "Not Boring"? MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ►  Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    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/ *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

    1h 14m
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