Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

In this episode Rob and Val discuss the many benefits of playing an Old World Tournament with your friends… specifically, a whole team of them. The fellas discuss how Team based events work, ramble through a bit of the proud history of team events, and then go over some highlights from the FIRST OLD WORLD TEAMS event EVER held (that we know of) last week at the TSN Arena in Nottingham. Val also took a moment to say a few words about his friend Alex Stewart who recently passed away. If you’d like to learn a bit more about him please click here: https://beechwoodottawa.ca/en/services/joseph-alexander-stewart Also as mentioned there is an effort to raise some money for his family. If you are able and inclined to make a contribution, that can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-stewart Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this very special episode Rob and Val dive into some homegrown stats! From the team that brings you the most comprehensive AoS Stats available, we are now tracking the results from every Warhammer the Old World GT (5 rounds or more). Behold the difference 5 rounds brings to the emerging meta and discover a couple of our advanced stats along the way. https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/warhammer-the-old-world-stats-april-2024/ 0:00 Introduction 01:35 A History Of Warhammer Stats 09:31 How Val is Doing 15:11 How Rob is Doing 28:48 Where to find the Old World Stats! 29:31 Methodology 35:22 What Armies Have the best Win Rates? 47:55 What Armies are being Played? 01:07:19 POSITIVE WIN RATE POTENTIAL (% of times that an army gets 3+ wins) 01:13:28 Faction Breakdown (Wins, Losses, Draws and total games played) 01:21:18 James Ramsey's Vampire Counts 01:24:55 Some Cool Looking Armies from the Weekend 01:31:09 Wrap up and Final Thoughts Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Psych! We have no idea. But we do have a wonderful time decompressing and talking about how things are going in Old World these days. Come a long for the ride why don't you! Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Timestamps Below! Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased It's finally time! Rob has AMBUSHED Val with another DEEP DOIVE this time into the 100% real and spectacular Orc and Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal. With so much fun to be had crumpin' ones enemies, whe hope you too enjoy their review of this most excellent addition to the Old World. 0:00 Introduction 02:46 Nomadic Waaagh Army Composition 05:53 Nomadic Waaagh Special Rules 15:15 Kiknik Toofsnatcha 24:57 Orc Boar Boyz 32:08 Troll Horde Army Composition 35:53 Troll Horde Special Rules 40:35 Lore of Troll Magic 47:45 Ogdruz Swampdigga 51:54 Troll Hag aka Troll Princess aka Troll Queen 01:01:01 Bonegrinder Giant 01:07:44 Magic Items 01:22:35 Final Thoughts Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased This one's big! Rob and Val tear into the newly minted and SECOND Old World FAQ. Buckle up and join us for a stroll through the newly renovated rules of Old World. Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Note: This episode was originally recorded in the hours before the FAQ release. So count it as some additional content for your hobby time! In this episode Val and Rob discuss the appearance of a fully based Dwarf "Grudge Pony" in the Orc and Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal, as well as Rob's experience running the third Square Based GT in Nottingham! Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Square Based is Back! After a week abroad visiting Albion, Val is home and ready to spill the beans about his experience filming two Old World Battle Reports at Tabletop Tactics and playing in the Second Square Based GT at the beautiful TSN Arena in Nottingham. Stay tuned for hot takes on the state of the game and whether it's worth playing at a tournament. Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this episode Rob and Val are keeping it #squarebassed like it's 2023 - as they review the latest round table Old World Almanac featuring our pals JTY and Danny, revealing some tasty tidbits about the upcoming Orc & Goblin Tribes Arcane Journal. The fellas also kick off with some robust discussion around the philosophy of creating an FAQ, an update about events at the TSN Arena AND EVEN SOME HOBBY TALK. 01:29:21 - Answer to our Clickbait Title: The Scope of the Project has Grown. It's a whirlwind of a pod and we hope you enjoy it! Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Catchup episode for our Hydro Homies - sorry for skipping this one! Some discussion around essential things to consider when building lists for Old World. Originally published to YouTube on March 7th Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased ALRIGHT LADS AND LASSIES IT'S TOIME FOR A DEEEP DOIIIIVE INTO THE FUNGOIDS OF COLOUR: THE ORC AND GOBLIN TRIBES. This is an army close to Val's heart so prepare for innumerable takes on what's hot or not about your favourite foightin' faction. Time stamps below! 0:00 Introduction 07:41 Quell Impetuosity 09:15 Black Orc Bosses 13:33 Orc Bosses 18:20 Special Rules 27:05 Magic Items 01:03:58 Orc Wizards and Magic 01:27:33 War Machines 01:37:36 Night Goblins 01:56:43 Reg Goblins vs Night Goblins 01:58:14 Orc Mobs 02:05:57 Snotling Mobs 02:09:57 Spider and Wolf Rider Mobs 02:17:37 Black Orc Mobs 02:25:49 Troll Mobs 02:33:57 Squig Herds and Squig Hoppers 02:40:15 Chariots 02:42:47 Mangler Squigs 02:48:52 Giant and Arachnarok Spider 02:55:21 Wrap Up Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

A catch-up Episode! Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased After a long two weeks off the fellas are BACK. Rob and Val catch-up and go over some of Val's exploits on www.warhall.eu playing Warhammer the Old World on the virtual tabletop. See below for a special promo code and link to a beginner tournament taking place in March! The main topic this week is all about terrain, with a run down of all the rules followed by an excellent discussion about the depth and impact terrain has on the game. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:32 Val's experiences on www.warhall.eu. 0:23:33 Rob's Terrain Event Pack 0:31:14 Line of Sight Rules 0:39:09 Terrain Rules Overview. 1:20:00 Wrap up and discussion. Sign up here for the beginners 1500 point tournament starting in March! https://www.warhall.eu/tournament www.warhall.eu promo code SBS2024 for 25% off! Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased On this one Rob and Val discuss some of the amazing resources that the community is creating to make your games of Warhammer the Old World run smoother and ... funner? Links to the apps below: tow.whfb.app - Incredible resource for referencing the core rules on the fly. Makes navigation far easier and has an outstanding search function. Work in progress. (Digital resources for many other versions of Fantasy can be found at whfb.app) old-world-builder.com - Fantastic army building site. Clean and simple, does what it says on the tin. newrecruit.eu - Platform for armybuilding developed for 9th age. Has all applicable rules on the unit entries themselves, reducing the need to cross reference multiple sources. Lots of great additional features as well. Can also generate unit cards that include all relevant rules for each unit for easy reference. Free to use. www.warhall.eu - Platform for playing tabletop wargames. Great for practice or trying out new ideas. Designed and created for use with 9th age and supports all the essential Old World mechanics natively. Does not use any copyrighted assets, so you can feel good about that. Integrates with newrecruit so that you can simply click one button and your army is ready to deploy. Totally free to play for 30 days with a subscription plan for premium features after that. Tabletop Simulator aka TTS - Available on Steam, assets for Old World found in the Steam Workshop. Used more widely than Warhall but has a fairly steep learning curve to get to the tabletop. Once you learn the ropes though, provides another great way to play Old World online. Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer

Our Patreon gets you exclusive access to Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased Links to the podcast only version on all platforms: https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy #warhammercommunity #squarebassed #theoldworld #warhammerpodcast #thehonestwargamer