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/

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Just when you thought the sands had settled, we're busting out the 90s Egyploitation and going tomb raiding again. Light that lantern and join your hosts Rob and Val on this full review of the Tomb Kings of Khemri Arcane Journal.

We dissect the the thundering Nehekharan Royal Host led by Settra himself, and the construct-worshipping Mortuary Cult. Get ready for a breakdown of all the new magic items, legendary special characters (Settra does NOT kneel, and he also does NOT move swiftly!), and unique units that you might want to inlcude in your Khemrian lists.

Plus, we kick things off with the latest updates on Val's upcoming Square Based Open Toronto and Rob's tournament experiences.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction & Banter 1:37 - Updates: Preparing for Square Based Open Toronto 2:42 - Rob's Old World Event Recap & Player Feedback 3:34 - Discussion: The Ideal Points Value for Tournaments

ARMIES OF INFAMY REVIEW 10:34 - Initial Thoughts on the Main Tomb Kings Book 11:56 - Army of Infamy: Nehekharan Royal Host 12:09 - Royal Host: Army Composition 14:35 - Royal Host: Special Rules 19:05 - Army of Infamy: Mortuary Cult 19:15 - Mortuary Cult: Army Composition 21:42 - Mortuary Cult: Special Rules 28:35 - New Magic Items 29:02 - Magic Weapons 33:45 - Magic Armour 35:21 - Talismans 38:06 - Magic Standards 41:52 - Enchanted Items 44:40 - Arcane Items 50:17 - Settra the Imperishable 59:06 - Prince Apophas, the Cursed Scarab Lord 1:03:33 - Nekaph, Emissary of Settra 1:06:18 - The Arch Necrotect 1:09:32 - Skeleton Infantry Cohort 1:10:37 - Venerable Ushabti 1:13:56 - Skeleton Cavalry Cohort 1:15:34 - Necroserpents 1:17:44 - Tomb Guard Chariots 1:21:15 - Final Thoughts & Summary of the Arcane Journal

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

Dust off your chariots and sharpen your khopesh, because your hosts Rob and Val are taking you on a long-awaited DEEP DIVE into the Tomb Kings Grand Army for 2025!

With the new Match Play Guide changing the face of the battlefield, this isn't just any review; it's a whole new expedition into the Land of the Dead. We're cracking open the ancient seals to look at everything, from the powerful army-wide rules to every single dusty unit in the roster. Is the Necrosphinx still a top-tier terror? Can a block of humble skeletons actually win you the game now? Is Val's new hat secretly powered by the Casket of Souls?

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction & Banter 3:09 - Community Updates & Upcoming Events 8:19 - Tomb Kings Army Overview (TL:DR) 9:54 - The Impact of the Match Play Guide

*Army and Special Rules* 12:47 - Grand Army Composition 15:44 - Army Special Rules (Arrows of Asaph, Cleaving Blow, Unstable & more!) 32:57 - The Lore of Nehekhara

*Magic Items* 40:38 - Magic Weapons 45:44 - Magic Armour 47:53 - Talismans 50:07 - Magic Standards 53:54 - Enchanted Items 57:26 - Arcane Items

*Characters* 1:02:10 - Monarchs of Nehekhara (Tomb King & Tomb Prince) 1:04:56 - Character Mounts & The Necrolith Bone Dragon 1:13:13 - Royal Herald 1:18:02 - Liche Priest (High Priest & Mortuary Priest) 1:26:26 - Necrotect

*Units* 1:31:20 - Skeleton Warriors 1:34:48 - Skeleton Archers 1:36:37 - Skeleton Skirmishers 1:38:26 - Skeleton Horsemen 1:40:21 - Skeleton Horse Archers 1:41:18 - Skeletal Chariots 1:44:46 - Tomb Swarms 1:45:50 - Carrion 1:47:52 - Tomb Guard 1:52:55 - Sepulchral Stalkers 1:56:16 - Necropolis Knights 2:00:32 - Ushabti 2:04:47 - Tomb Scorpion 2:07:20 - Khemrian Warsphinx 2:10:19 - Necrolith Colossus 2:12:05 - Necrosphinx 2:15:29 - Screaming Skull Catapult 2:18:32 - Casket of Souls

2:23:40 - Final Thoughts & Summary

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

► Always up to date online rules resource for Old World: tow.whfb.app

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