What will EVERY army get in the new updates!? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

Summary

The hosts discuss recent Warhammer: The Old World updates, tournament rules, and—most of the episode—what model refreshes each army might receive. The proposed releases are speculation and wish lists, not confirmed announcements.

Competition Rules and Events

• Square Based Comp (SBC) is designed to balance matchups by changing the points available to each army, rather than rewriting the game’s core rules.
• The hosts describe adding an S tier above A and using a 1,999-point limit in some cases to restrict especially powerful options that are limited to one per 1,000 points.
• Organizers can adapt SBC or choose another comp system to suit their community. Other systems include German comp.
• Rob recounts a successful doubles tournament with 52 players across 26 teams. Teams had wide freedom to share buffs and abilities, with sportsmanship as the key condition for reaching the podium. The relaxed, unusual combinations made the event enjoyable and welcoming to newcomers.
• A later team event with six teams of four was also described positively. The organizers used the Good Games Club website for pairings and sharing event photos.
• The hosts discuss a future TSN rules-pack update: vary deployment and objective layouts, then add small thematic twists—such as dark towers containing wizards or forests with troll dens—rather than changing everything at once.
• For magic in the Square Based Open, they discuss “direction” dice. Dwarf Rune Lords and Anvils could use them as spellcasters for casting and dispelling; armies without wizards would receive D3+1 dispelling dice.

Model-Release Outlook

The hosts say a full refresh of every range could take many years at the current pace, so they hope Games Workshop accelerates releases. They also suggest that suitable Age of Sigmar models could help refresh some Old World armies, though the styles do not always match. They expect the established armies to receive more attention, but stress that the timing and contents are uncertain.

Army-by-Army Predictions

• Beastmen Brayherds: A Gor and battle-standard bearer character set is seen as a strong candidate, along with refreshed chariots. Other possibilities include Minotaurs, Razorgors, a Jabberslythe, and mounted characters or shamans.
• Dwarfs: The hosts expect refreshed Dwarf Warriors and Slayers, potentially accompanied by crossbowmen or handgunners. Updated artillery and an Anvil of Doom are also suggested. They hope new designs give the army more distinctive character.
• Empire: State troops and Imperial Knights are the leading priorities, with artillery and updated commanders also proposed. A refreshed militia kit is floated as a less certain possibility.
• High Elves: Likely core updates include archers, spearmen, Silver Helms, and heroes. The hosts also argue for a new bolt thrower and a more impressive dragon.
• Bretonnia: Kingdom Knights, militia, and Pegasus Knights are discussed as likely core refreshes. The hosts also want updated Grail and Questing Knights, though they may come in a later or separate release.
• Orcs and Goblins: Possible releases include Orc Boyz, boar riders, boar chariots, and an Orc boss on a wyvern. Night Goblins and trolls might benefit from suitable existing ranges, while ordinary Goblins, Forest Goblins, and other distinctive units could follow later.
• Wood Elves: Glade Guard and Glade Riders are obvious candidates for replacement. The hosts also discuss War Dancers, a Forest Dragon, and possible updates to Dryads, tree-spirits, characters, and Warhawk Riders.

The hosts consider Dogs of War a more plausible future addition than Kislev, partly because mercenaries fit the setting and could allow for varied, unusual kits. They close by reiterating that these are predictions, not confirmed release plans.

Hosts and Sources Mentioned

• Hosts: Rob and Val
• Sources, groups, and events: Games Workshop; Square Based Comp (SBC); Renegades; German comp; TSN; Good Games Club; Adepticon; Age of Sigmar