Is Battle March A Better Way to Play? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
This week, Rob and Val have a smorgasbord of Old World topics to get through: from community updates to grand conspiracies. We're kicking things off with the latest on Square Based Open Toronto and the Cali Cup before diving into the community's entirely... spirited feedback on the Square Based Comp system.
After that, we're dusting off the tin foil hats to analyze the new Warhammer Quest box and what it might imply about the infamous "schism" between GW's studios.
The main event, however, is a full deep dive into the official "Battle March" small-game format. Is it the perfect on-ramp for new players, or just a clever way to fill pages in an Arcane Journal?
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction & Event Updates
3:52 - The "Square Based Comp" & State of the Scene
26:53 - The "Schism" Returns: Analyzing the New Warhammer Quest Box
39:17 - Deep Dive: The "Battle March" Small Game Format
59:05 - Looking Ahead: What's Next for The Old World?
1:02:43 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► Link to the Foray Pack: https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/
► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
► 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/
#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy
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Introducing Square Based Comp | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
As Tournament Organizers, Community Bros, and YouTube loudmouths - Rob and Val really want Old World to be a fun experience for as many players as possible. Today, they share their idea for Square Based Comp - a simple and straight forward way to get better matchups in your games of Warhammer.
Link to the Square Based Comp (and other handy resources):
https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp-event-packs-faq-and-map-information/
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
► 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/
#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy
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The War of Settra’s Fury Guide to the NEW Rules | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
We've got it folks! The WAR OF SETTRA'S FURY - packed with new rules for Tomb Kings and Armies of Infamy for Renegade Crowns (Empire Exiles?) and Slayers (Extra Angry Emo Dwarfs).
Is the book worth your time? Is it cooked? Is it boring? LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY AND FIND OUT TOGETHER.
Also Come to the Square Based Open Toronto. Come on. I need like 10 more peoples to feel validated.
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
► 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/
#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy
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Cathay causes a problem in London | Warhammer the Old World Stats Centre | Square Based Show
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/
► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
► 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/
#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy
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Kislev, Vampire Coast and Legal Legacy Factions? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
A lead sculptor from the Age of Sigmar studio has officially joined The Old World team, and the implications are HUGE! What does this mean for the future of the game? To understand what's coming, Rob and Val have to look back at the infamous "schism" between GW's design studios and the resulting scramble during Old World's launch.
After some updates on Val's **Square Based Open Toronto** and the wild success of Rob's Foray format, we get into the big questions: Will Kislev finally ride forth from the tundra? Could the Vampire Coast set sail as a new faction? Are Dark Elves, Chaos Dwarfs, or even the Vampire Counts poised for a grand return?
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction & The Big Tease
0:54 - Val's Update: Square Based Open Toronto & Old World League
3:04 - Val's Recent Games: Lizardmen & a WTC Nuln List
6:30 - Rob's Update: Building Terrain & Foray Event Success
8:56 - The Popularity of Smaller Games in GW's Strategy
12:23 - The Role of Allies, Mercenaries, and Kitbashing in selling models.
15:13 - The Great Table Size Conspiracy
18:26 - Setting the Scene: The Old World's Launch & "The Schism"
20:22 - **The Big News: A New Lead Sculptor for The Old World**
24:32 - A History of GW Main vs. Specialist Design Studio (SDS)
32:01 - How SDS Pivoted with Arcane Journals
35:12 - What's Next for The Old World?
41:41 - Who Will Return? Who is New?
41:58 - Kislev
46:40 - Vampire Coast
55:03 - Dark Elves
59:41 - Chaos Dwarfs
1:03:44 - Vampire Counts
1:06:18 - Skaven & Lizardmen
1:12:04 - Daemons of Chaos (The Dark Horse)
1:21:43 - Dogs of War, Nippon, and... Gnomes?
1:26:14 - When Will We See the Next Big Reveals?
1:27:19 - Conclusion, Shout-outs & Outro
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/
► Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased
► Check out That Old World Charm Podcast for more Val (talking ADHD and Mental Health): https://oldworldcharm.podbean.com/
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/
#squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy
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