Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

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

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

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://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

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. These include but aren't limited to: How Regeneration is supposed to work (arguably not how Val describes it), how to Wheel (as written in the FAQ the further you wheel around in one go the less you actually move), and how Cannons interact with Monstrous Creatures and Behemoths (currently the cannon ball automatically stops when Crunch happens, so that means you'd automatically hit a monstrous creature or behemoth on anything but a misfire simply by targeting their base). There are probably others, this game can be complex down in the weeds (for the writers and players alike). We'll be back in another episode to go over the top FAQ about the FAQ.* 

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro: The Massive FAQ is Here!
2:17 - TL;DR: The Biggest Changes (Deathstars, Skirmishers & Regen)
13:25 - Match Play Guide: 50% Unit Cap
15:31 - Core Rules FAQ: Saves, Skirmisher LOS & Beam Spells
20:12 - Core Rules FAQ: Wizards, Wheels & Redressing Ranks
25:34 - Core Rules FAQ: Stand & Shoot + Press of Battle Step-Ups!
30:44 - The Low Linear Obstacle Fix
35:00 - Challenges, Ambushes & Evasive Fleeing
40:16 - Move Through Cover (It's a huge buff!)
41:22 - The Regeneration Saves Deep Dive
45:51 - Skirmisher Arcs, Characters in Ranks & Shooting Characters
50:39 - Cannons vs Hills: How Strike Points Work
1:01:25 - Forces of Fantasy Errata: Poor Dwarfs
1:05:48 - Dispersed Formation (90-Degree Arc for Flyers)
1:06:56 - Empire Errata: Furious Charge & Point Changes
1:13:04 - Bretonnia, Wood Elves & High Elves Errata
1:21:29 - Forces of Fantasy FAQs: Nuln Outriders Nerfed & Orion Buffed
1:31:34 - Ravening Hordes Errata: Orcs & Goblins (Targetable Fanatics!)
1:34:42 - Giants to T7 & Warriors of Chaos Updates
1:40:36 - Beastmen Brayherds: Viletide Nerfed & Dragon Ogre Caps
1:42:51 - Tomb Kings & Arcane Journal FAQs
1:49:48 - Grand Cathay & Final Thoughts: Is the Game Better?

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 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://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