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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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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 Introduction03:21 What makes a top tier Arcane Journal? 10:28 Tomb Kings 17:56 Bretonnians 26:18 Orc & Goblin Tribes33:42 Dwarven Mountain Holds41:29 Warriors of Chaos 48:54 Empire of Man 1:03:33 High Elf Realms1:08:45 Wood Elf Realms1:15:50 Final Thoughts1:17:37 Should We Allow Allied Armies of Infamy?
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
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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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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://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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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: https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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 Introduction02:31 Tomb Kings15:34 Bretonnians 26:12 Orc & Goblin Tribes37:43 Dwarven Mountain Holds50:00 Warriors of Chaos 1:02:18 Empire of Man 1:11:51 High Elf Realms1:20:16 Beastmen1:29:00 Wood Elf Relams
Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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 Introduction01:05 Types of Events for Beginners 05:04 What's the Point of a Mission Pack? 11:32 Thematically Designed Missions17:38 How to Pick a Terrain Layout23:52 The Forray Mission Set 27:58 Army Composition 35:33 Missions40:58 Wrap Up
EVENT PACKS FROM ROB AND VALhttps://tinyurl.com/Rob-TSN-Arena-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-SBO-Toronto-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/SBO-Toronto-Full-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-NEWEST-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Val-T9A-Mission-Pack-w-Maps
Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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 VALhttps://tinyurl.com/Rob-TSN-Arena-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-SBO-Toronto-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/SBO-Toronto-Full-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-NEWEST-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Val-T9A-Mission-Pack-w-Maps
Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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 Introduction04:01 What is an Event Pack? 09:26 Building Community through WhatsApp Chat11:42 What are the best Missions to use? 15:46 Val's Tweaks to Army Composition16:46 Intro to Val's New Mission Pack19:06 Additions to Dead or Fled21:09 Scoring Units for the Secondary Mission28:08 Differential Scoring and Secondary Mission31:11 Val's Mission Pack (Stolen from The Ninth Age) 44:35 Best Apps for Organizing Your Events47:32 Schmuck's Warriors of Chaos List 53:49 Attila's Renegade Vampire Counts58:00 John's Renegade Lizardmen 1:00:15 Will's Renegade Chaos Dwarfs 1:03:12 T.O Organizer PRO TIPS1:04:43 How to handle Rules Questions1:11:35 Wrap Up
EVENT PACKS FROM ROB AND VALhttps://tinyurl.com/Rob-TSN-Arena-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-SBO-Toronto-Event-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/SBO-Toronto-Full-Packhttps://tinyurl.com/Vals-NEWEST-Pack
Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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 Introduction05:25 Beastmen Brayherds Grand Army Composition 15:20 Army Special Rules32:01 Lore of Beasts36:43 Magic Items1:00:22 Chaos Mutations1:06:34 Beastmen Chieftans1:10:52 Beastmen Shamens1:14:20 Minotaur Champions1:17:57 Centigor Chieftains1:19:46 Gor Herds1:23:30 Ungor Herds1:25:08 Harpies1:28:18 Chaos Warhounds1:30:37 Razorgor Herds1:33:39 Tuskgor Chariots1:34:37 Razorgor Chariot1:37:45 Bestigor1:41:34 Minotaur Herds1:48:23 Centigor Herds1:54:18 Dragon Ogres2:01:08 Cockatrice2:07:23 Jabberslythe2:12:11 Cygor2:17:52 Ghorgon2:21:53 Chaos Giant2:23:11 Dragon Ogre Shaggoth2:26:36 Final Thoughts!
Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham! https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
Tickets for the Square Based San Diego Classic! May 17-18 2025https://greenbannereventco.com/san-diego-classic/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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: https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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 Introduction02:30 Hot Take Reactions 08:18 Grand Cathay Battalion Box 10:36 Jade Warriors15:05 Jade Lancers19:32 Cathayan Grand Cannon 25:04 Fire Rain Rocket Battery27:28 Lord on Great Spirit Longma30:59 Gate Masters of the Celestials Cities 31:38 Goblin Hobbies Stampin Plates33:28 SKY LANTERN37:38 Cathayan Sentinal 39:32 Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay 43:32 Miao Ying, The Storm Dragon 47:30 Our Favorite Models49:09 Prepare for New Players!
Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham! https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
Square Based Events in North America!
May 17-18, San Diego, California https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/san-diego-classic/
November 14-16, Pomona (L.A Adjacent), California (BIG DEAL)https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
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-Music-Playlist
Podcast on all other Platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/
#warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer