Grand Cathay Arcane Journal Rules Review | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
In this exciting episode, we're taking a deep dive into the brand new rules for Grand Cathay from the *Dawn of the Storm Dragon Arcane Journal!* We're focusing exclusively on the new gameplay content, from the "Jade Fleet" Army of Infamy to a full breakdown of every new magic item.
Join us as we uncover interesting new combos, explore the strategic impact of adding Empire mercenaries to your Cathayan force, and discover a hilarious copy-paste error that officially brings the Skaven into the Core armies of the Old World.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
4:01 - The Jade Fleet: Army Composition & Special Rules
16:12 - Unlocking New Combos with Empire Mercenaries
22:22 - Magic Items: Weapons & Armour
28:36 - Magic Items: Talismans, Standards, Enchanted, & Arcane Items
44:06 - Final Thoughts & Hobby Opportunities
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/
► Watch our previous Cathay speculation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVCjw6bo2sc&t
► Warriors of Chaos Lore Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvGPeaqx5-g
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The Best Narrative So Far!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show
Join Rob and Val as they break down all the exciting news about the upcoming Grand Cathay release for Warhammer: The Old World. From the new Arcane Journal and stunning models to a deep dive into the lore explaining Miao Ying's journey west.
Plus, we discuss the current state of the game, recap a recent tournament, and get sidetracked by the idea of a Man o' War revival. #squareboats.
*Chapters!*
0:00 Introduction
0:53 The State of the Old World & The Cathay Question
13:03 Cathay Speculation on New Rules & Models
27:53 Discussing the recent Old World Almanack and Cathay's journey to the Old World.
55:10 The Future of the Old World Narrative
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*MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:*
► Get tickets for the Squarebased Open Toronto (October 18th & 19th): https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
►Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!: https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► An Actual Man o' War Battle Report from Crown of Command Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taOvlXjLPqU&t=94s
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The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!
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EVERY Army From Easy to Expert | Warhammer the Old World | 2025 Beginner Guide
After a brief Summer Holiday Rob and Val are back with a piping hot tier list for new players! Wondering what army would be best to start with for Warhammer the Old World? Is Cathay the S tier choice? Are "Legacy" Factions worth considering? Check out the Chapters below to find out!
00:00 Introduction
00:14:30 Beastmen Brayherds
00:19:14 Kingdom of Bretonnia
00:26:10 Grand Cathay
00:33:22 Chaos Dwarfs
00:38:03 Dark Elves
00:43:00 Daemons of Chaos
00:50:46 Dwarfen Mountain Holds
00:56:21 The Empire of Man
01:01:42 High Elf Realms
01:06:42 Lizardmen
01:11:34 Ogre Kingdoms
01:14:13 Orc & Goblin Tribes
01:17:50 Skaven
01:22:10 Tomb Kings of Khemri
01:24:27 Vampire Counts
01:26:51 Wood Elf Realms
01:31:00 Warriors of Chaos
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!
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Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord:
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Warhammer Old World JUST Went Mainstream! | Square Based Show
The 2024/25 Annual Report from GW dropped this week and not only did they have the best year in their history, but Old World was featured in a major way. Tune in this week to see the fellas talk about what this might mean for Warhammer the Old World and Fantasy fans world wide.
Rob's Gofundme for the TSN Arena Studio Build!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/create-a-battle-report-studio-to-celebrate-8-years-of-thwg
The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!
https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025
Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!
https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
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Updates to the Renegade Legacy Pack for Old World 1.5 | Square Based Show
With the massive update to 1.5 of Warhammer the Old World, Val's Renegade Legacy Pack required an update to make sure that the Renegade factions keep up with the current game. Join Rob as he leads Val through a discussion of what is changing for Renegades 1.5, and what he's got planned for the future of the project.
Check out the Draft Renegade 1.5 Version here:
https://tinyurl.com/RENEGADES-1-5-DRAFT
Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!
https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
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