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
Episodes
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 gui...
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=shari...
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=shari...
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=shari...
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...
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 th...
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 ter...
The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.
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://t...
It is time! The massive FAQ and Errata for Warhammer: The Old World has finally dropped. Your Tuesday has been completely blown up, and so has ours. We are diving deep into the changes for the Core Rules, Forces of Fantasy, and Ravening Hordes to see exactly what Games Workshop has cooked up for us.
*This was a live read and after recording it's come to light that there are few FAQs that, as is tradition, will require further FAQs....
The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.
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://t...
Arcane Journal: Battle March is the best way to start playing Warhammer The Old World. But don't be fooled—while this is a small format game it is by no means stripped back. It's packed with detail, narrative flavor, and crunchy mechanics.
If you are a "hobby butterfly" who wants to collect multiple factions, or if you're looking to jump into the game without committing to a massive 2,000-point army, this is exactly what you ...
The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.
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://t...
Warhammer the Old World is getting an updated edition and NEW models. Tune in to catch up with what Rob and Val have been up to and hear the preview to the preview.
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-worl...
Rob and Val are back with another update for the Renegade Legacy Pack for Warhammer the Old World. After doing the backstroke in the spawning pools for weeks we are pleased to say that the Great Plan is in motion. Join us as we break down this massive new Lizardmen update.
If you’ve been feeling like the Lustrian locals needed a bit more bite in Warhammer: The Old World, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. We a...
The original Square Based Podcast where Rob and Val discuss everything Warhammer the Old World. Always be Bassed.
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/
► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick...
The Winds of Magic are howling, and the Daemonic Legions have returned to Warhammer: The Old World to claim the mortal realm for Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, and Slaanesh! Join us as we finally reveal the first draft for Daemons of Chaos for the Renegade Legacy Pack 2.0.
Will Daemons be good chaotic fun? Or has Val cooked the golden goose and tipped the Renegade canoe? Tune in and find out!
► *Links to all current Renegade Draft...
Where is the news? It’s been seven months since a meaningful announcement for Warhammer the Old World. Are we looking at a 1.5 update? Has the "Scope" actually changed or is Games Workshop just asleep at the switch?
But first, Rob and Val dive into a massive catch-up session—from Val's grueling victory at the CanHammer Team Tournament to the ongoing labor of love that is the Renegade Legacy Pack and Rob's "Rivers" event...
The forge fires are burning hot, the dreadquake mortars are loaded, and the Dawi Zharr are finally marching to war. In today’s episode, Rob and Val are officially revealing the Renegade Legacy Pack 2.0 update for the Chaos Dwarfs in Warhammer the Old World!
Links to all Rengade Legacy Pack 2.0 Drafts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing
Chapters:
0:00 - I...
ROB AND VAL ARE BACK! And as promised it's time to reveal the Renegades 2.0 Draft for the mighty Ogre Kingdoms.
*Read the DRAFT Renegade Ogres here:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MaoPo4ytwOQLUdWPopfVpfBt7_qC_UZD6EX7xO6Ysag/edit?usp=sharing
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Chapters: THEY'RE COMI...
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
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