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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6 days ago

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 Renegade Legacy Pack PDF - click here: www.squarebased.com
CHAPTERS!  00:00 Introduction01:30 Why do the Legacy PDFs need an edit? 11:19 What was the Process of Creating This? 15:37 Table of Contents19:21 Core Rules Changes 26:26 Chaos Dwarf Army List36:08 Chaos Dwarf Rules Changes45:08 Daemons of Chaos Army List49:52 Daemons of Chaos Rules Changes55:02 Lizardmen Army List58:48 Lizardmen Rules Changes1:08:12 Ogre Kingdoms Army Lists1:08:47 Ogre Kingdoms Rules Changes1:11:10 Skaven Army List1:17:09 Skaven Rules Changes1:22:29 Vampire Counts Rules Changes1:26:30 Dark Elves Rules Changes
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/
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

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 Introduction02:29 Cali Cup Tickets on Sale Thursday March 6! 04:18 Adepticon Patreon Meetup07:30 Intro to New Old World Scenarios23:46 A Skirmish format for Old World? 31:23 Objective based scenario good for the game?51:31 Large format game for multiple players. 56:05 Wrap up discussion
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 Mar 05, 2025

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 Introduction01:23 Event Announcement with Green Banner Event Co. 06:59 The Massive Warhammer the Old World Survey Introduction09:50 Defining "Old" World 13:47 Top Ten Old World Countries in the Real World17:05 The Old World Loves the Old World19:29 Is Warhammer the Old World Your Favourite Game? 21:11 Are Players Losing Their Enthusiasm? 25:04 Is Old World For New Players? 29:04 How Popular is Total War Warhammer amongst Old World Players? 32:40 What Matters Most to Old World Players? 38:33 What Was The Most Recent Eidition of Fantasy Most Players Played? 43:06 What Made Players Stop Playing Fantasy? 48:22 What is the Favourite Edition of Warhammer Fantasy? 51:27 What Games Were Old World Players Playing? 54:17 Final Thoughts
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 Feb 12, 2025

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 Adepticon (March 26-30, Milwaukee Wisconsin) https://web.cvent.com/event/9be91acc-9bc2-4703-9874-658f68341122/summary
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 Feb 12, 2025

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 Introduction00:31 The Massive Old World Survey! 03:57 What is the Monstrous Arcanum?08:02 Incarnate Elemental of Fire and Beasts14:49 Chaos Seige Giant19:45 Bile Trolls of Chaos21:48 Carmine Dragon 24:57 Toad Dragon27:44 K'Daai Destroyer 30:01 Colossal Squig33:27 Basilisk 35:33 Dread Maw37:18 Necrofex Colosus 40:21 Brood Horror45:32 Curs'd Ettin46:55 Femir Warriors 49:26 Khemric Titan50:37 Dread Saurian 52:07 Rogue Idol 54:15 Arcane Phoenix55:05 Magma Dragon
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 Feb 12, 2025

Rob and Val discuss the reveal of the MERWYRM for the High Elves Arcane Journal coming later this month! 
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 Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2025

Rob and Val review the results from the Square Based Online Tournament Survey and realize mid show that hey - maybe we should ask everyone? Follow this link to make your opinions about Warhammer the Old World heard!
https://tinyurl.com/Old-World-Survey
Also if you're interested in the Canhammer Team Tournament taking place May 3-4 in Ottawa Ontario Canada sign up here! 
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/UxZ5QNSqmtGj
TIMESTAMPS! 00:00 Introduction01:14 Rob talks about official Square Based Terrain 05:13 Is GW going to drop a "Balance Patch?" 12:59 Val struggles to setup a GT in Toronto13:03 Rob is a Total War Streamer Now. 17:10 SBOT3 Update 18:20 SBOT Player Survey 
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 Feb 12, 2025

When we recorded this episode, there were brand new additions to the Old World Map. As of publishing this, it's once again gone. What doesn't GW want you to know about the future of the Old World? 
00:00 Introduction 01:56 Video Showing Map Additions 05:27 Tilea and Estalia reveals  10:42 The Pirates of Sartosa  12:28 Skavenblight?  15:40 The Chaos Wastes 19:09 Norse Dwarfs 23:12 Cathay Sails Into the Old World  
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

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