Best squarebasedpodcast Podcasts (2026)

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2025: The BEST (and WORST) Year for Warhammer The Old World? | Square Based Show 1:22:22

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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 - Upc…

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What's Really Happening With Chaos? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 41:07

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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 ►…

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How to make OLD WORLD BETTER | Warhammer the Old World Stats Show 1:10:46

9d ago1:10:46

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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 ►…

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Are Legacy armies becoming official? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 21:39

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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*…

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Razing of the Westerland Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:14:07

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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…

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Starting Warhammer the Old World in 2026 | Square Based Show 1:23:29

1M ago1:23:29

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

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MASSIVE new release has us SHOCKED!?| Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 24:49

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

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Even MORE Cathay at the massive preview? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 44:32

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

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Old World Gaming Events are EXPLODING in Popularity | Old World Stats Show | Square Based Show 41:09

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

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What's REALLY Happening in the Game Right Now | Old World Stats Centre | Square Based Show 1:24:33

1M ago1:24:33

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

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This is MUCH bigger than it seems! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:06:11

3M ago1:06:11

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

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Is Battle March A Better Way to Play? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

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

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Introducing Square Based Comp | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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

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The War of Settra’s Fury Guide to the NEW Rules | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:36:41

3M ago1:36:41

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

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Cathay causes a problem in London | Warhammer the Old World Stats Centre | Square Based Show 22:51

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

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Kislev, Vampire Coast and Legal Legacy Factions? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:28:43

3M ago1:28:43

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

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Is the Tomb Kings of Khemri Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:25:18

4M ago1:25:18

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

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Tomb Kings of Khemri List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep Dive 2:26:58

4M ago2:26:58

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

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You Won't Believe the Shocking Old World Stats in 2025 | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:25:30

4M ago1:25:30

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

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Controversial Narrative Changes or Secret Spoilers? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:43:32

4M ago1:43:32

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Rob and Val are back with another patent-pending LORE video, this time deep-diving the Grand Cathay book to answer the eternal question: WHAT'S GOING ON WITH CATHAYAN LOGISTICS? The Old World is a mess. The Empire's leadership is distracted, the Elves are ignoring their DMs, and Frydaal the Chainmaker is having the time of her life carving up the W…

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Grand Cathay Arcane Journal Rules Review | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 49:22

5M ago49:22

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

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The Best Narrative So Far!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

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

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EVERY Army From Easy to Expert | Warhammer the Old World | 2025 Beginner Guide 1:36:42

5M ago1:36:42

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

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Warhammer Old World JUST Went Mainstream! | Square Based Show 1:10:39

5M ago1:10:39

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

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Updates to the Renegade Legacy Pack for Old World 1.5 | Square Based Show 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

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

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Summer Preview Reaction Show | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 29:20

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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-ba…

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Val and Rob Discuss the 1.5 Update and Matched Play Guide | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:53:24

6M ago1:53:24

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

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A Guide to Missions, Secondaries and Secret Objectives for Warhammer the Old World 2025 38:26

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

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Rob Dives Deep on the BIG FAQ Changes | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:06:51

6M ago1:06:51

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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-ba…

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Is the Grand Cathay Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 2:00:26

7M ago2:00:26

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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 fin…

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Top 5 FAQ Changes We Really Want to See! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:36:27

7M ago1:36:27

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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 …

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Cathay, the Biggest Launch for Games Workshop yet!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:17:12

7M ago1:17:12

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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 C…

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Is the Beastman Brayherds Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:57:28

7M ago1:57:28

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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-PA…

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Is This the Biggest Change YET for Old World? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:00:25

7M ago1:00:25

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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 an…

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Which Arcane Journal Is Actually The Best? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:20:07

8M ago1:20:07

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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 tie…

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Is the Wood Elf Realms Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:36:18

8M ago1:36:18

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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…

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Wood Elf Realms List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep Dive 1:57:05

8M ago1:57:05

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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-ba…

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Best Battalion Box for Old World Beginners in 2025? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:40:41

8M ago1:40:41

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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…

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The Best Way to START Playing | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 45:48

8M ago45:48

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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-orde…

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Rob and Val Catch Up! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 41:25

8M ago41:25

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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-Pa…

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Do Objectives Make Old World Better? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:13:39

8M ago1:13:39

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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…

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Beastmen Brayherds List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep Dive 2:30:34

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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 Mutatio…

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How did they Conquer the biggest Old World event in the USA?? 38:32

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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-ba…

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Why Grand Cathay Miniatures Are Breaking The Internet? | Square Based Show 50:07

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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…

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Game-Changing Update for the Legacy Factions! | Warhammmer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:34:05

10M ago1:34:05

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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 Reneg…

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97 PERCENT of Players Choose These Armies | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:05:27

10M ago1:05:27

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Are the Narrative Scenarios the Future? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:01:30

10M ago1:01:30

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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 fo…

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First Results from our MASSIVE Warhammer The Old World Survey | Square Based Show 58:01

10M ago58:01

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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 Massiv…

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Games Workshop's NEW Take on High Elves | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:16:15

11M ago1:16:15

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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 Adepti…

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The LEGENDARY Monstrous Arcanum | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show 1:00:06

11M ago1:00:06

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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 …