Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

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First Results from our MASSIVE Warhammer The Old World Survey | Square Based Show Mar 05, 2025

Show notes

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 Massive Warhammer the Old World Survey Introduction
09:50 Defining "Old" World
13:47 Top Ten Old World Countries in the Real World
17:05 The Old World Loves the Old World
19:29 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!
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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

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Games Workshop's NEW Take on High Elves | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

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/

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The LEGENDARY Monstrous Arcanum | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Feb 12, 2025

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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 Incarnate Elemental of Fire and Beasts
14:49 Chaos Seige Giant
19:45 Bile Trolls of Chaos
21:48 Carmine Dragon
24:57 Toad Dragon
27:44 K'Daai Destroyer
30:01 Colossal Squig
33:27 Basilisk
35:33 Dread Maw
37:18 Necrofex Colosus
40:21 Brood Horror
45:32 Curs'd Ettin
46:55 Femir Warriors
49:26 Khemric Titan
50:37 Dread Saurian
52:07 Rogue Idol
54:15 Arcane Phoenix
55:05 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/

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The Mighty Merwyrm Revealed! | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

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/

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High Elves List Building Strategies | Warhammer the Old World | Deep Dive Feb 12, 2025

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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-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

Join the Largest Survey about Warhammer the Old World ever! | Square Based Show Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

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 Introduction
01:14 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 Toronto
13:03 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

HUGE Warhammer Old World Map Update | Square Based Show Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

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