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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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! https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/

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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! 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/

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Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only: https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist

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