Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

It’s an emergency podcast! The much-rumored 2026 FAQ and Errata have finally landed, and Rob and Val are going through it in excruciating detail to find out if the writers truly give a FAQ about the game. 

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Emergency Podcast! The 2026 FAQ is Here 

4:26 -  *GRAND CATHAY*
6:01 - Gate Master & The Warhorse Change
6:51 - Sky Lanterns / Balloons (T4, Flammable, & No Champion)
8:13 - The New "Disengage" Rule
11:47 - Sky Lantern Bombs (Once Per Game) & Dragonfire Bombs (S3)
16:04 - Ogre Loader / Orc Bully "Mercenary Crew" Fix
18:06 - Magic Item Nerfs: Standard of Wei-Jin & Ring of Jet
20:40 - Alchemist's Mask Power Level Reduction
23:15 - Cathay FAQs: Cannon Stacking & Heavenly Beacon
26:10 - Reflection: Is Cathay finally interactive?

32:59 - *CORE RULES UPDATES*
33:17 - Frenzy & Mount Clarification
34:14 - Poison Attacks positive modifiers
34:44 - Unstable vs. Regeneration
35:20 - Stupidity is a Leadership Test
36:56 - Woodland Boundaries & Model Count for Cover
46:53 - Removing Casualties from the Fighting Rank
48:38 - The Ongoing Struggle for Elite Infantry
50:48 - Hill Rules: You must be entirely on the hill
52:14 - Fighting Ranks & Initiative Steps
54:36 - Pursuing and Catching: What "Counts as Charged" means
58:54 - Stomps & Impact Hits vs. Champions
1:02:07 - Characters in Ranks 
1:05:42 - Skirmishers Defending Low Linear Obstacles
1:08:30 - Match Play Guide Restrictions & Army Building
1:10:39 - Controlling Multiple Objectives & Timing Issues

1:16:39 - *RAVENING HORDES*
1:16:39 - Orcs & Goblins: Quell Impetuosity Nerf
1:18:54 - Chaos Spawn & Beastmen Point Drops
1:21:42 - Vile Tide Casting Value Increase (9+)
1:23:08 - Tomb Kings: Chariot Point Drops & AV4
1:24:45 - Base Size Updates: Marauders, Chieftains, & Berserkers
1:25:52 - Fanatics vs. Hostile Terrain
1:32:04 - Resurrecting Skirmishers (The conga line return?)

1:34:52 - *FORCES OF FANTASY*
1:34:52 - Dwarfs: Ranger Unit Cap (5 to 20)
1:36:12 - Empire: Lector & Priest Leadership Buffs
1:38:19 - Empire: Flagellants are finally Toughness 4!
1:38:58 - The Royal Pegasus Quadruple Nerf (Monstrous Creature)
1:42:15 - Wood Elves: Massive Point Drops (Rebecca is Hyped)
1:47:29 - Orion Spectral Hounds / "Enemy Shooting" Protection
1:54:14 - The Lance Formation Deep Dive (Base Contact & Dead Ground)

2:00:10 - Final Thoughts

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

*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 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

*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 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 TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11* 
https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/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

*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

It’s been a roller coaster year for Old World in 2025 — or as Val puts it, "uppy-downy." In this massive retrospective, Rob and Val look back at the entirety of 2025 for Warhammer: The Old World. From the "turgid" pipeline at the start of the year to the absolute explosion of releases that followed, we cover it all.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Upcoming Events: TGX & CanHammer Teams 
3:08 - The Early 2025 Vibes
7:24 - Arcane Journal: Empire of Man
10:13 - The War Wagon: A Made-to-Order Miracle
18:51 - The Launch of the Renegade Legacy Pack
26:48 - The Elven Releases
35:25 - Wood Elves: Host of Talsyn & The Struggle for Identity
43:28 - Beastmen 
46:13 - Grand Cathay: The Breakout Moment
49:15 - The Match Play Guide (MPG) & 1.5 Update
54:20 - The "Balloon" Drama & Toxic Discourse
1:01:49 - The Cathay Models
1:11:07 - Alternative Ways to Play
1:11:07 - Foray & Battle March
1:13:03 - Renegade Crowns & Terrain Maps
1:17:50 - The Year End Surprise: New Chaos Marauders 
1:20:14 - Final Thoughts & Outro

MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

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

► *Tickets for TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11* 
https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/the-old-world

► *Tickets for Canhammer Teams in Ottawa May 2 and 3*
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/aJD8zF8SeZBj

►  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 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 TGX in Toronto Jan 10 and 11* 
https://www.torontogamingexpo.com/product-page/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

*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