Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World
A community podcast about Warhammer the Old World. A world of legends set out to bring you hot gossip, deep lore and fun insights
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
In this episode, Val and Rob are breaking down the logic behind the new tier shifts, Val's progress on the Renegade Legacy Pack 2.0, and Rob’s new project: the Chaos Wastelands Battle Pack.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO COMPLETE THE OLD WORLD SURVEY: https://forms.gle/SBVurhNEPyN9KWb39
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Announcing SBC Tiers v2.51:00 - Catching Up: Rob’s Voice & Val’s Renegade 2.0 Update3:27 - Rob’s Chaos Wastelands Battle Pack11:02 - The SBC Tiers v2.5 Reveal14:18 - SBC is Elective: You Don't Have to Use It!18:06 - Renegades 2.0 Release Strategy23:37 - A-Tier: Grand Cathay (Still Top Tier After Nerfs)27:36 - A/B-Tier: Bretonnian Exiles vs. Errantry & Grand Army30:15 - A-Tier: Tomb Kings & The Undead Advantage35:07 - A-Tier: Vampire Counts & Beastmen Wild Herd38:04 - B-Tier: Empire (Nuln) & Oppressive Shooting Lists40:36 - B-Tier: Warriors of Chaos & Orcs and Goblins42:35 - C-Tier: Chaos Dwarfs & Ogre Kingdoms Struggles46:37 - C-Tier: Wood Elves, High Elves, & Slayer Host Shifts51:16 - D-Tier: Daemons, Troll Horde, & Knightly Orders54:58 - German Comp & Different Balancing Philosophies58:54 - The "Casual Game" Myth & 4,000 Survey Responses1:03:01 - Final Thoughts & Outro
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
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
IT'S NEW-NEW GRAND CATHAY! Is it awesome? Find out in the show! (Better description later.)
Complete the MASSIVE Warhammer the Old World Survey HERE: https://forms.gle/SBVurhNEPyN9KWb39
The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.
Chapters: TBD
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
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
He’s back! After a brief hiatus and a spot of "looks-maxing" surgery, Val has resubscribed to the show. In this episode, Rob and Val dive into the ultimate "what if" scenario: *What happens if Games Workshop actually pulls the plug on Legacy factions in a future 2.0 update?*
After a delightful catchup, the fellas take a deep look into how much the Legacy Factions are still being played, as well as how much the Renegade Legacy Pack is used at events. With a movement afoot for some events to stop including Legacy factions (Renegades or not) the time is now to decide how the community should respond.
CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro: Val has Resubscribed!2:23 - Warhammer Total War: Tiger Warriors & Furry Representation8:31 - Val’s Recovery: Red Dead Redemption & Beaver Sex Hormones13:16 - UPCOMING EVENT (link for tix below): Val’s UK Trip & Maple Mayhem (April 4 and 5)15:21 - Rob’s Chaos Dwarfs: Too Pretty to Move?21:14 - Project Reveal: The Chaos Wastelands Battle Pack29:57 - Update on The Massive Warhammer Old World Survey 2026
31:46 - THE MAIN EVENT: What If Legacy Armies are Deleted?42:01 - Community Stewardship: Lessons from Blood Bowl48:51 - Data Dump: Legacy vs. Renegade Usage Rates Worldwide1:02:42 - The Cult of "Official" vs. Community Creation1:19:14 - The Renegade Process: Identity over Balance1:40:29 - The Emergency: Managing Vampire Counts Meta1:47:04 - Val’s Personal Update: Putting Humpty Dumpty together again.1:50:24 - Outro & Nerfed Cathay Battle Reports
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
*Maple Mayhem Tickets COME PLAY WITH ROB AND VAL IN NOTTINGHAM!*: ► https://tsnarena.com/event/maple-mayhem/
► *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*
► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/*MERCH* https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/
► *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/
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
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
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 Change6:51 - Sky Lanterns / Balloons (T4, Flammable, & No Champion)8:13 - The New "Disengage" Rule11:47 - Sky Lantern Bombs (Once Per Game) & Dragonfire Bombs (S3)16:04 - Ogre Loader / Orc Bully "Mercenary Crew" Fix18:06 - Magic Item Nerfs: Standard of Wei-Jin & Ring of Jet20:40 - Alchemist's Mask Power Level Reduction23:15 - Cathay FAQs: Cannon Stacking & Heavenly Beacon26:10 - Reflection: Is Cathay finally interactive?
32:59 - *CORE RULES UPDATES*33:17 - Frenzy & Mount Clarification34:14 - Poison Attacks positive modifiers34:44 - Unstable vs. Regeneration35:20 - Stupidity is a Leadership Test36:56 - Woodland Boundaries & Model Count for Cover46:53 - Removing Casualties from the Fighting Rank48:38 - The Ongoing Struggle for Elite Infantry50:48 - Hill Rules: You must be entirely on the hill52:14 - Fighting Ranks & Initiative Steps54:36 - Pursuing and Catching: What "Counts as Charged" means58:54 - Stomps & Impact Hits vs. Champions1:02:07 - Characters in Ranks 1:05:42 - Skirmishers Defending Low Linear Obstacles1:08:30 - Match Play Guide Restrictions & Army Building1:10:39 - Controlling Multiple Objectives & Timing Issues
1:16:39 - *RAVENING HORDES*1:16:39 - Orcs & Goblins: Quell Impetuosity Nerf1:18:54 - Chaos Spawn & Beastmen Point Drops1:21:42 - Vile Tide Casting Value Increase (9+)1:23:08 - Tomb Kings: Chariot Point Drops & AV41:24:45 - Base Size Updates: Marauders, Chieftains, & Berserkers1:25:52 - Fanatics vs. Hostile Terrain1:32:04 - 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 Buffs1:38:19 - 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" Protection1:54:14 - 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
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
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
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
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
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
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.
CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:54 - Upcoming Events: TGX & CanHammer Teams 3:08 - The Early 2025 Vibes7:24 - Arcane Journal: Empire of Man10:13 - The War Wagon: A Made-to-Order Miracle18:51 - The Launch of the Renegade Legacy Pack26:48 - The Elven Releases35:25 - Wood Elves: Host of Talsyn & The Struggle for Identity43:28 - Beastmen 46:13 - Grand Cathay: The Breakout Moment49:15 - The Match Play Guide (MPG) & 1.5 Update54:20 - The "Balloon" Drama & Toxic Discourse1:01:49 - The Cathay Models1:11:07 - Alternative Ways to Play1:11:07 - Foray & Battle March1:13:03 - Renegade Crowns & Terrain Maps1:17:50 - 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
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
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
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
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