Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

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The Old World Schism: What You Need To Know | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Sep 23, 2026

Show notes

Is the great Warhammer Schism finally coming to an end? For years, the divide between the Main Studio (AoS/40k) and the Specialist Design Studio (Old World/Heresy) banished half our favorite factions to "Legacy" status. But with Horus Heresy suddenly announcing official cross-compatibility with 40k Custodes AND Age of Sigmar Daemons, the wall seems to be coming down! We speculate on what this means for the upcoming Arcane Journals, the "Gargantuan Treeman," the Barrow Legion, and whether we will finally see AoS models officially supported in the Old World.

0:00 - Intro & The New Tomb Kings Reveal
2:41 - Are Skeleton Horses Actually Cool?
5:31 - The Detail on the New Tomb Guard Kits
10:40 - Val's $1,500 Gaming Mat Tariff Nightmare
14:35 - Rob's Insane Doubles Tournament Rules
20:34 - Event Talk: 1-Day vs 2-Day Tournaments
26:03 - What is "The Schism" in Games Workshop?
33:45 - Is The Schism Finally Ending?
41:44 - Horus Heresy & Age of Sigmar Cross-Compatibility
48:09 - Barrow Legions, Treemen & The Future of Legacy Armies
54:09 - Outro & SBOT Tickets

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

Tomb Kings ARE BACK but also BARROW LEGION!? Warhammer the Old World Sep 23, 2026

Show notes

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters:

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

CA Skip navigation Search 439.5K 5,087 23.5K Create 9+ Avatar image Are we all excited for NEW Tomb Kings!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Sep 23, 2026

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The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25!
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tourn...

Chapters:

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16...

► Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham! https://tsnarena.com/events/category/...

► Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord: / squarebased

OLD WORLD RESOURCES

► Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs
https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhamm...

► The Square Based FAQ: https://www.squarebased.com/faqs

► The Renegade Legacy Pack: https://www.squarebased.com/

► Our 500pt Foray Pack: https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhamm...

► 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...

Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:
https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-...

Podcast on all other Platforms:
https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/

#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

The ULTIMATE faction review | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

Rob and Val are back in action, and today we are breaking down the Pros and Cons of EVERY single army in the game! Looking for the best army for starting Warhammer: The Old World, or wondering how your favorite Core and Legacy factions stack up? Whether you're deciding between shiny new plastics for Grand Cathay or throwing down with Renegade armies like Skaven and Vampire Counts, this is the ultimate tabletop wargaming faction guide for you.

If you are looking to start a brand new army in 2026, trying to figure out which faction fits your tabletop playstyle, or you just want to listen to Val ruthlessly dunk on the Empire and Dwarfs for three hours, this is the episode for you.

We are weighing all Core and Legacy (Renegade) factions looking at:

The Models & Hobby Threshold: How hard is it to actually get this army painted and on the tabletop? Are the sculpts elite, or are you going to be painting a hundred tired, shoeless state troops?

Phase Effectiveness: Does the army actually play the game across the Movement, Magic, Shooting, and Combat phases, or are you just skipping half your turn?

Stability & Psychology: How well does the army handle panic and terror?

The "Hero Hammer" Dependency: Can your faction function without a Lord on a Dragon hard-carrying your entire list?

Core Tax & Armies of Infamy: Are you forced into bringing bad units, and do you actually have fun, thematic lists to build around?

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro & Val's Return
3:25 - Warriors of Chaos
30:54 - Lizardmen
52:40 - Grand Cathay
1:08:01 - Ogre Kingdoms
1:21:28 - Empire of Man
1:40:57 - Wood Elf Realms
1:54:34 - Dwarfen Mountain Holds
2:11:30 - Orc & Goblin Tribes
2:30:08 - Tomb Kings of Khemri
2:44:00 - Dark Elves
2:51:21 - Chaos Dwarfs
3:00:36 - High Elf Realms
3:10:16 - Daemons of Chaos
3:18:52 - Kingdom of Bretonnia
3:27:41 - Skaven
3:35:35 - Beastmen Brayherds
3:43:00 - Vampire Counts
3:50:18 - Final Thoughts & Outro

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

Everything Changes: Blood of the Bastion | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters:

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

This could make EVERY game better | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters:

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

Is the Empire DOOMED!? | Warhammer the Old World Lore | Arcane Journalists Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters:

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

The March of Chaos Arcane Journal Review | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Aug 06, 2026

Show notes

Rob and Val are braving the Storms of Magic to review the brand new Arcane Journal: The March of Chaos for Warhammer: The Old World! The Ruinous Powers are uniting in the Shard Lands, and we are breaking down absolutely everything this packed supplement brings to the tabletop. Tune in to learn about the new modes of play for Magic with Channeling Dice, Arcane Magic, and SORCEROUS RUSES (and a much scarier miscast table). After that we examine the return of the Hordes of Chaos Grand Army and have a look at the new units you can field with it. Finally, we have a look at the massive new list of common magic items that allow you to bring a little bit of wacky chaos energy to any army in Old World.

► *Join us at the Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25! *
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters: TBD

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

Are Vampire Counts BAD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegade Reveal | Square Based Show Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, we are pulling back the coffin lid and doing a massive deep dive into the official reveal of the Renegade Vampire Counts draft for Warhammer: The Old World.

We know the community has been waiting for this one. Join us as we break down the core design philosophy behind bringing the "wet" Undead into the Renegade ruleset.

Remember: IT'S A DRAFT! Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

► *Join Val at the 2026 Square Based Open Toronto October 24 and 25!*
https://oldworldrankings.com/ca/tournaments/square-based-open-toronto-2026-sbc

Chapters: TBD (but will come eventually)

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

Huge Lore Changes for Kislev and Chaos!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

Everything you need to know about the new direction Games Workshop is taking with Kislev and the glaring absence of the Chaos Gods in the core rulebook. Have the Ruinous Powers been retconned? What does this mean for the forces of Order up north?

Plus, we’ve got huge community updates! We cover the latest design progress on the Renegade Legacy Pack ruleset for Vampire Counts, show off our brand-new 3D printable wargaming terrain STLs, and drop all the venue details for the upcoming Square Based Open tournament hitting the Greater Toronto Area this autumn on October 24th and 25th.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Catching Up

01:29 - Square Based Open Toronto 2026 Announcement

04:30 - Renegade Legacy Pack: Vampire Counts Update

14:45 - Weekend Tournament Recap & Live Stream Highlights

20:47 - Discussion: Ward Saves for Chaos Warriors & Points Balancing

34:21 - New 3D Printable Terrain STLs Available!

36:14 - Addressing the Battle March Box Controversy

44:45 - FAQ: How Regeneration Actually Works

54:25 - FAQ: Wheeling Mechanics Explained

55:38 - FAQ: Cannonballs vs. The Crunch Rule

01:03:00 - The Role of TOs and Respecting Event Rulings

01:08:16 - Lore Changes: What is Going on with Kislev?

01:17:00 - Speculation on Kislev's Real-World Influences

01:31:31 - The Missing Chaos Gods: Where Are the Ruinous Powers?

01:39:00 - Are the Chaos Gods Being Retconned?

01:42:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro

► *Rob's Rulings RE: the FAQ for the TSN Arena*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XUSGB09PHluYPvc6JXVvJpfASst_Rty_EUJ3Z8vM0Yc/edit?usp=sharing

► *Val's Dissertation on the Regeneration FAQ*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiI1iMkIPkxs-qT3yDH4zwsWTQUIiN6jLzGPmGJKnYM/edit?usp=sharing

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing

► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/

► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!*
https://thehonestwargamer.com/

► 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

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