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Old World: An Unofficial Community FAQ

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Over the last few months, I’ve been privileged to be part of a group of contributors who have been developing an Unofficial Community FAQ for Old World.

This document aims to be a tool for interested Tournament Organisers (TOs) and players. Our goal is to provide missing rules, clarify unclear rulings, and explain rules where we believe clarification is needed.

The questions answered in this document are sampled by contributing members and are based on questions from their player base.

This FAQ does not aim to be binding or official in any way and is made with the sole purpose of improving the flow of games. Everyone interested is welcome to participate in our work. If you’re interested in taking part, please join the FAQ Discord server.

To make it easier for everyone, the structure of this document follows the individual phases of the turn. Within the phases, the given FAQs are again ordered by categories (Keywords).7

Remember, the document is searchable via PDF.

How Decisions are Reached

When a question is submitted, contributors will consider whether the question needs an FAQ, or whether Games Workshop has a clear written rule, or an FAQ themselves that answers the question.

If the question is considered ambiguous the contributors will discuss the rule and the possible answers. These are then put to a vote.

If a Games Workshop FAQ is released at a later date which answers the question, the FAQ for this will be removed to avoid any potential confusion.

The PDF is laid out in a clear manner, with sections corresponding to the main rule book. Each question has a voting ID, which the committee can review in case it either needs to revisit the question or remove it from the Unofficial FAQ. References to relevant rules are also included below the question to allow the reader a reference check.

The Unofficial FAQ (Download)

Unofficial FAQ (Link)

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Sunday Hobby Update 3

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To try and keep myself painting regularly, I’ve decided to post a weekly hobby. Update of my work from the last week.

While the website has been fairly quiet this week (sorry about that), there’s been a lot going on in the background.

First up, I finally finished 15 Dwarf Warriors. I’ve a fair few more Dwarfs to get through yet though!

Speaking of Dwarfs, Ian and I had our first game in our slow-grow league for Old World. Ian’s Warriors of Chaos won out, but it was a close run thing!

I’ve also been putting together the Operators for Fallout: Factions, which was provided to us by Modiphius for a review – so keep your eyes peeled for that.

I also have my copy of Path to Glory: Ravaged Coast, which I’ll be reviewing for the site soon. We’ll also shortly start a new Path to Glory online campaign.

Also for the website, I’m working on a fan made campaign supplement in the style of the 90s ones like Circle of Blood and Grudge of Drong. Expect to see that within the next two weeks. But here’s a sneak peak:

Plus, with the narrative event round the corner, I’m finishing off some bits and pieces before the event kicks off.

And that’s it, until next week. Laters!

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Top Three Old World Lists for the Nottingham TOW GT (2,000)

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This is the top three Old World lists for the Nottingham TOW GT that took place in the UK on the 11th and 12th of January. It saw 12 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

Before I jump into the Top Three Old World Lists, I wanted to remind everyone of our friendly Discord server where you can join in the conversation with the Woehammer crew and suggest articles or series for the website.

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The Top Three Old World Lists

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Exiles NGT [1999 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Kingdom of Bretonnia, Bretonnian Exiles
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++ Characters [908 pts] ++

Baron [266 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Lance (if appropriately mounted)
– Heavy armour
– Shield
– General
– Royal Pegasus
– Gromril Great Helm
– Virtue of Heroism

Paladin [220 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Heavy armour
– Battle Standard Bearer
– Royal Pegasus
– Frontier Axe
– Virtue of Knightly Temper

Outcast Wizard [147 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 3 Wizard
– Warhorse
– Ruby Ring of Ruin
– Daemonology

The Green Knight [275 pts]
– The Dolorous Blade
– Heavy armour
– Shield
– Barding

++ Core Units [515 pts] ++

6 Mounted Knights of the Realm [165 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– First Knight (champion)
– Standard bearer
– Musician

6 Mounted Knights of the Realm [165 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– First Knight (champion)
– Standard bearer
– Musician

10 Peasant Bowmen [50 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Longbows
– No armour
– Skirmishers

10 Peasant Bowmen [50 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Longbows
– No armour
– Skirmishers

5 Mounted Yeomen [85 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Cavalry spears
– Shortbows
– Light armour
– Shields
– Musician

++ Special Units [376 pts] ++

3 Pegasus Knights [204 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– First Knight (champion)
– Standard bearer [Banner Of The Zealous Knight]

3 Pegasus Knights [172 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– First Knight (champion)

++ Rare Units [200 pts] ++

Border Princes Bombard [100 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Light armour

Border Princes Bombard [100 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Light armour

Vampire Counts – GT no Ghouls – [2000pts]

Characters [998pts]

Master Necromancer [210pts]
– Hand Weapon
– General
– Wizard Level 4
– Necromancy
– Spell Familiar
– Sceptre Of De Noirot

Master Necromancer [455pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Mortis Engine (3x Banshees, Spirit Horde)
– Hand Weapon
– Lance
– Wizard Level 4
– Illusion
– Spell Familiar
– Skull Staff
– Crown of the Damned

Tomb Banshee [90pts]
– Hand Weapon

Tomb Banshee [90pts]
– Hand Weapon

Wight Lord [153pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Heavy Armour
– Battle Standard Bearer (War Banner)
– Skeletal Steed
– Barding
– Lance
– Charmed Shield
– Helm Of Commandment

Core [501pts]

Grave Guard [438pts]
– Drilled
– 25x Grave Guard [12pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Heavy Armour
– Great Weapon
– Seneschal [26pts]
– Obsidian Lodestone
– Standard Bearer [56pts]
– Drakenhof Banner
– Musician [6pts]

Zombies [63pts]:
– 21x Zombie [3pts]
– Hand Weapon

Special [45pts]

Fell Bats [45pts]
– 3x Fell Bat [15pts]
– Hand Weapon

Rare [456pts]

Black Coach [205pts]
– 2x Nightmares
– 1x Wraith
– Spectral Scythe Combat

Vargheists [251pts]
– 4x Vargheist [61pts]
– Wicked Claws
– 1x Vargoyle [7pts]

++ Characters [793 pts] ++

Tomb King [295 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Heavy armour
– General
– Skeleton Chariot
– Flail of Skulls
– Warding Splint
– Crown of Kings

Royal Herald [153 pts]
– Halberd
– Light armour
– Battle Standard Bearer
– Skeleton Chariot
– Talisman of Protection

High Priest [230 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– On foot
– Lore Familiar
– Ruby Ring of Ruin
– Necromancy

Mortuary Priest [115 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 2 Wizard
– On foot
– Enkhil’s Kanopi
– Elementalism

++ Core Units [624 pts] ++

19 Skeleton Warriors [115 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Light armour
– Shields
– Nehekharan Phalanx (0-1 per 1000 points)
– Master of Arms (champion)
– Standard bearer

4 Skeleton Chariots [224 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Cavalry spears
– Warbows
– Master Charioteer (champion)
– Standard bearer [Razor Standard]

3 Skeleton Chariots [129 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Cavalry spears
– Warbows

7 Skeleton Horse Archers [84 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– Chariot Runners

6 Skeleton Horse Archers [72 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– Chariot Runners

++ Special Units [322 pts] ++

3 Necropolis Knights [172 pts]
– Cavalry spears
– Light armour
– Shields
– Great weapon for Captain only
– Necropolis Captain (champion)

Tomb Scorpion [75 pts]
– Decapitating claws
– Envenomed sting
– Heavy armour (Bone carapace)
– Ambushers

Tomb Scorpion [75 pts]
– Decapitating claws
– Envenomed sting
– Heavy armour (Bone carapace)
– Ambushers

++ Rare Units [260 pts] ++

Screaming Skull Catapult [125 pts]
– Screaming Skull Catapult
– Hand weapons
– Light armour
– Skulls of the Foe

Casket of Souls [135 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Great weapons
– Light armour

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Sunday Hobby Update 2

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To try and keep myself painting regularly, I’ve decided to post a weekly hobby. Update of my work from the last week.

Not as active this week as time has been at a premium! But I have managed to do some hobby!

Ungrimm Ironfist
I managed to get this fella done who I had ordered just before Christmas. I took time with the hair and the skin, but I’m not so happy with the metals on the axe. So I may have to revisit this one at some point. Perhaps its time to try some NMM.

I also managed to paint strip a few more models, which perhaps the grognards amongst us may enjoy! Some old RTB01 marines….

And that’s it, until next week. Laters!

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Woehammer Old World Event: Shadows Over the Border Princes

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So we’ve our first Old World Event coming up on March 1st and 2nd and we’ve just finished the first draft of the narrative pack for the event.

As a reminder, this is a 2 day event where players will create a 1,500pt list (which also contains a 1k list within that), and play a series of linked battles culminating in a final doubles game in round 5 for 3,000 points a side.

For tickets and timings, please click on the Woehammer Old World Event in the menu above.

Below you’ll find our narrative pack for the event with all the scenarios included. This is a first draft and depending on feedback from those attending it may well change.

Players will play out their games as normal, but they will also be divided into two teams. The Good and the Evil. If when the event comes around we find we have more Forces of Fantasy than Ravening Hordes (or vice-versa) then some of the Forces of Order will count as having fallen to the dark side, or perhaps some of the Ravening Hordes may be working as mercenaries. Either way, we’ll be able to work it out.

There will be trophies as well! We’ll have a trophy for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed players like any GT as well as Most Sporting and Best Painted. On top of that we may have some other secret awards planned….

The pack below will be added to after the event with snippets of stories from the battles on the day and featuring the players characters as the antagonists. The pack will then be available to download for those wishing to play the games out themselves with their friends.

Hoping to see you on the day!

Shadows Over the Border PrincesDownload
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Top Three Old World Lists for Warhammer the Old World GT Defcon (2,000)

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This is the top three Old World lists for Warhammer the Old World GT Defcon that took place in Sweden on the 4th and 5th of January. It saw 18 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

Before I jump into the Top Three Old World Lists, I wanted to remind everyone of our friendly Discord server where you can join in the conversation with the Woehammer crew and suggest articles or series for the website.

If you like what we’re doing, why not join our Patreon and help keep it going?

Also if there’s a one day or two day tournament you’d like us to cover drop us a comment on this post and we’ll have a look at it for you.

The Top Three Old World Lists

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Orc & Goblin Tribes [2000 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Orc & Goblin Tribes
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++ Characters [838 pts] ++

Black Orc Warboss [341 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Great weapon
– Full plate armour
– Shield
– General
– Wyvern
– Talisman of Protection
– Trollhide Trousers

Orc Weirdnob [200 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– On foot
– Lore Familiar
– Battle Magic

Night Goblin Oddnob [230 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– On foot
– Idol Of Gork
– Ruby Ring of Ruin
– Waaagh! Magic

Night Goblin Bigboss [67 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Great weapon
– Light armour
– Giant Cave Squig
– Charmed Shield

++ Core Units [707 pts] ++

19 Black Orc Mob [353 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Full plate armour
– Stubborn
– Veteran
– 15x Shields
– 2x Great weapons
– Boss (champion)
– Standard bearer [The Big Red Raggedy Flag]
– Musician

30 Night Goblin Mob [177 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Shields
– Boss (champion)
– Standard bearer
– 3x Fanatics [Fanatic ball & chain]

30 Night Goblin Mob [177 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Shields
– Boss (champion)
– Standard bearer
– 3x Fanatics [Fanatic ball & chain]

++ Rare Units [455 pts] ++

Doom Diver Catapult [95 pts]

Doom Diver Catapult [95 pts]

Goblin Rock Lobber [75 pts]

Mangler Squigs [95 pts]
– Colossal fang-filled gob
– Heavy armour

Mangler Squigs [95 pts]
– Colossal fang-filled gob
– Heavy armour

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++ Characters [687 pts] ++

Tomb King [440 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Heavy armour
– General
– Necrolith Bone Dragon
– Talisman of Protection
– The Conqueror’s Blade

High Priest [247 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– Skeletal Steed
– Ruby Ring of Ruin
– Warding Splint
– Necromancy

++ Core Units [504 pts] ++

5 Skeleton Horse Archers [55 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– No armour

8 Skeleton Horsemen [104 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Cavalry spears
– Light armour
– Shields

3 Sepulchral Stalkers [156 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Halberds
– Writhing Tail
– Petrifying Gaze
– Heavy armour

17 Skeleton Archers [85 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows

8 Skeleton Horsemen [104 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Cavalry spears
– Light armour
– Shields

++ Special Units [353 pts] ++

4 Ushabti [203 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Greatbows
– Heavy armour
– Ancient (champion)

Tomb Scorpion [75 pts]
– Decapitating Claws
– Envenomed Sting
– Heavy armour (Bone Carapace)
– Ambushers

Tomb Scorpion [75 pts]
– Decapitating Claws
– Envenomed Sting
– Heavy armour (Bone Carapace)
– Ambushers

++ Rare Units [455 pts] ++

Necrosphinx [195 pts]
– Cleaving Blades
– Decapitating Strike
– Heavy armour

Casket of Souls [135 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Great weapons
– Light armour

Screaming Skull Catapult [125 pts]
– Screaming Skull Catapult
– Hand weapons
– Light armour
– Skulls of the Foe

Orc and Goblin Tribes – Linköping – [2000pts]

++ Main Force ++ [2000pts]
Characters [997pts]

Black Orc Warboss [345pts]
– Full Plate Armour
– Hand Weapon, General
– Wyvern (Heavy Armour
– Venomous Tail, Wicked claws)
– Da Choppiest Choppa
– Charmed Shield
– Trollhide Trousers

Night Goblin Warboss [108pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Light Armour
– Martog’s Best Basha

Night Goblin Warboss [87pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Light Armour
– Great Weapon
– Sword of Might
– Charmed Shield

Night Goblin Warboss [100pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Shield
– Light Armour
– Wollopa’s One Hit Wunda
– Paymaster’s Coin

Orc Bigboss [157pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Shield
– Battle Standard Bearer (War Banner)
– Light Armour
– Biting Blade
– Dead ’Ard Armour

Orc Weirdnob [200pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Wizard Level 4
– Elementalism
– Lore Familiar

Core [508pts]

Black Orc Mobs [250pts]
– Stubborn
– 10x Black Orc [13pts]
– Full Plate Armour
– Hand Weapon
– Shield
– 1x Boss [19pts]
– 1x Standard Bearer [69pts]
– The Big Red Raggedy Flag
– 1x Musician [19pts]

Night Goblin Mobs [258pts]
– Netters
– 32x Night Goblin [3pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Shield
– 3x Fanatic [25pts]
– Fanatic Ball & Chain
– 1x Boss [7pts]
– 1x Standard Bearer [55pts]
– Magic Standard (Banner of Iron Resolve)
– 1x Musician [5pts]

Special [135pts]

Goblin Bolt Throwas [45pts]
– 1x Bolt Throwa [45pts]
– Goblin Crew (Hand Weapon)
– Bolt Thrower

Goblin Bolt Throwas [45pts]
– 1x Bolt Throwa [45pts]
– Goblin Crew (Hand Weapon)
– Bolt Thrower

Stone Troll Mobs [45pts]
– 1x Stone Troll [45pts]
– Calloused Hide
– Hand Weapon
– Troll Vomit

Rare [360pts]

Mangler Squigs [95pts]
– 1x Mangler Squig [95pts]
– Collosal Fang-Filled Gob
– Heavy Armour

Troll Hag [265pts]
– Hand Weapon
– Heavy Armour
– Troll Vomit
– Wizard Level 1
– Battle Magic
– Talisman Of Protection

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Top Three Old World Lists for Square Base Extra Large Mega Battle Weekend (3,000)

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This is the top three Old World lists for the Square Base Extra Large Mega Battle Weekend that took place in the United Kingdom at the TSN Arena in Nottingham on the 4th and 5th of January. It saw 24 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

Before I jump into the Top Three Old World Lists, I wanted to remind everyone of our friendly Discord server where you can join in the conversation with the Woehammer crew and suggest articles or series for the website.

If you like what we’re doing, why not join our Patreon and help keep it going?

Also if there’s a one day or two day tournament you’d like us to cover drop us a comment on this post and we’ll have a look at it for you.

The Top Three Old World Lists

Characters [1238 pts]

General of the Empire [382 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Great weapon
– Full plate armour
– Shield, General
– Imperial Griffon [Two Heads]
– The White Cloak
– The Silver Horn
– Potion of Toughness
– Healing Potion

General of the Empire [292 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Great weapon
– Full plate armour
– Shield
– Imperial Griffon
– Talisman of Protection

Wizard Lord [250 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– On foot
– Lore Familiar
– 3x Power Scroll
– Illusion

General of the Empire [149 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Great weapon
– Light armour
– On foot
– Ruby Ring of Ruin
– Dragon Bo

Empire Engineer [55 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Grenade launching blunderbus

Empire Engineer [55 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Grenade launching blunderbus

Empire Engineer [55 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Grenade launching blunderbuss

Core Units [761 pts]

10 Empire Knights [268 pts]
-Hand weapons
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– Drilled
– Stubborn
– Preceptor (champion)
– Standard bearer
– Musician

10 Empire Knights [268 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Lances
– Shields
– Heavy armour
– Drilled
– Stubborn
– Preceptor (champion)
– Standard bearer
– Musician

12 Empire Archers [89 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– Marksman (champion)

7 Empire Archers [68 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– Fire & Flee
– Scouts
– Marksman (champion)

7 Empire Archers [68 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Warbows
– Fire & Flee
– Scouts
– Marksman (champion)

Special Units [375 pts]

Great Cannon [125 pts]
– Great cannon
– Hand weapons

Great Cannon [125 pts]
– Great cannon
– Hand weapons

Great Cannon [125 pts]
– Great cannon
– Hand weapons

Rare Units [625 pts]

Steam Tank [265 pts]
– Steam Cannon
– Steam gun

Helblaster Volley Gun [120 pts]

Helblaster Volley Gun [120 pts]

Helblaster Volley Gun [120 pts]

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WOC 3K Steve Toal. TSN [2998 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Warriors of Chaos
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++ Characters [1500 pts] ++

Chaos Lord [545 pts]
– Flail
– Full plate armour
– Shield
– Mark of Chaos [Mark of Nurgle]
– General
– Chaos Dragon
– 2x Favour of the Gods
– Crown of Everlasting Conquest

Sorcerer Lord [545 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Heavy armour
– Mark of Nurgle
– Chaos Dragon
– 2x Favour of the Gods
– Talisman Of The Carrion Crow
– Daemonology

Sorcerer Lord [410 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Heavy armour
– Mark of Tzeentch
– Level 4 Wizard
– Chaos Chariot [Mark of Chaos Undivided]
– Infernal Puppet
– Spell Familiar
– Battle Magic

++ Core Units [783 pts] ++

6 Forsaken [114 pts]
– Mutated weapons (Hand weapons)
– Heavy armour
– Forsaken by Khorne

6 Forsaken [114 pts]
– Mutated weapons (Hand weapons)
– Heavy armour
– Forsaken by Khorne

6 Forsaken [114 pts]
– Mutated weapons (Hand weapons)
– Heavy armour
– Forsaken by Khorne

6 Forsaken [114 pts]
– Mutated weapons (Hand weapons)
– Heavy armour
– Forsaken by Khorne

5 Marauder Horsemen [72 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Flails
– Light armour
– Mark of Chaos
– Marauder Horsemaster

5 Marauder Horsemen [72 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Flails
– Light armour
– Mark of Chaos
– Marauder Horsemaster

5 Marauder Horsemen [72 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Flails
– Light armour
– Mark of Chaos
– Marauder Horsemaster

6 Chaos Warhounds [41 pts]
– Claws and fangs (Hand weapons)
– Vanguard

5 Chaos Warhounds [35 pts]
– Claws and fangs (Hand weapons)
– Vanguard

5 Chaos Warhounds [35 pts]
– Claws and fangs (Hand weapons)
– Vanguard

++ Rare Units [715 pts] ++

Warpfire Dragon [375 pts]
– Wicked Claws
– Warpfire Blast
– Full plate armour (Draconic scales)

Gigantic Spawn of Chaos [170 pts]
– Slashing talons
– Gnashing maws
– Heavy armour (Scaly skin)
– Gigantic Spawn of Nurgle

Gigantic Spawn of Chaos [170 pts]
– Slashing talons
– Gnashing maws
– Heavy armour (Scaly skin)
– Gigantic Spawn of Nurgle

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[https://old-world-builder.com]

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3000 GT Ogre Kingdoms [2996 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Ogre Kingdoms
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++ Characters [865 pts] ++

Tyrant [280 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Light armour
– General
– On Foot
– Tenderiser
– Armour of Meteoric Iron
– Deathcheater

Slaughtermaster [355 pts]
– Hand weapon
– Level 4 Wizard
– Lore Familiar
– Power Scroll
– Spelleater Axe
– Deathcheater
– Battle Magic

Bruiser [230 pts]
– Great weapon
– Light armour
– Battle Standard Bearer [Dragonhide Banner]
– On foot
– Armour of Silvered Steel
– Deathcheater

++ Core Units [930 pts] ++

2 Sabretusk Pack [38 pts]
– Hand weapons (Claws and fangs)
– Scouts

2 Sabretusk Pack [38 pts]
– Hand weapons (Claws and fangs)
– Scouts

2 Sabretusk Pack [38 pts]
– Hand weapons (Claws and fangs)
– Scouts

2 Sabretusk Pack [38 pts]
– Hand weapons (Claws and fangs)
– Scouts

3 Ogre Bulls [117 pts]
– Ironfists
– Light armour
– Crusher (champion)
– Bellower (musician)

15 Iron Guts [661 pts]
– Hand weapons
– Great weapons
– Heavy armour
– Look-out Gnoblar (Standard bearer)
– Gutlord [Daemon-Slayer Scars]
– Standard bearer [Cannibal Totem]
– Bellower (musician)

++ Special Units [1201 pts] ++

Ironblaster [185 pts]
– Cannon of the Sky-titans
– Hand weapons

Ironblaster [185 pts]
– Cannon of the Sky-titans
– Hand weapons

Ironblaster [185 pts]
– Cannon of the Sky-titans
– Hand weapons

4 Mournfang Cavalry [355 pts]
– Great weapon
– Heavy armour
– Crusher (champion) [Daemon-Slayer Scars]
– Standard bearer [Rampaging Banner]
– Bellower (musician)

4 Mournfang Cavalry [291 pts]
– Great weapon
– Heavy armour
– Bellower (musician)

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Hobby Update: Ruined Chapel

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I recently purchased and painted a ruined Chapel from Etsy for use in Old World and Silver Bayonet.

It doesn’t come with lights….

It comes in three pieces with the two floor separate and the roof making the third part.

Painting it was fairly simple as I chose to undercoat the model black and then dry brush mechanicus standard grey on the stone with a further dry brush highlight of coral white and mechanicus standard grey mixed 1:4.

The roof was painted in Word Bearers Red and then drybrushed with Mephiston Red and then a lighter drybrush of Wild Rider Red.

The final part was the wood. Which I painted with baneblade. The whole model was then shaded with Agrax Earthshade.

Finally, using Geek Gaming basing materials was the simple finish to the model.

Painting the whole model took around 2 hours start to finish.

The wolves close in on the French, who take shelter in a ruined chapel.
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The Old World: State of the Game – 10th November 2024

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Introduction

If you follow the site, you’ll know that we do in-depth stats for Games Workshop’s Age of Sigmar system. We’ve also been tracking Old World stats at a very high level since it’s release. With the popularity of Old World as a tournament system, we’ve seen the number of events and games steadily increasing over the past year, so much so that we’ve reached a point where we can provide a little more detail into the figures that make up these win rates.

Firstly a disclaimer, these stats are based on events hosted on the website Best Coast Pairings, Stats & Ladders, and Ecksen. We do have plans to add further sites into the database in the future, and we are aware that T3 etc also have their own stats. Our advice is always to look at every source of statistics, this will give you a much more informed idea on the state of the game. Mistakes can be made, if they occur I will update the article as soon as I can with a note as to what has been changed.

The majority of our stats are taken from 2,000 point GT events where legacy factions have been allowed to take part. This is due to these being the most popular events in our database. If you wish to view the data, you can download the file at the end of this article.

Followers of Woehammer will be aware of our Elo ratings in Age of Sigmar, I have tracked these for Old World and do have the data, which is included in the matches tab on the file at the end of the document.

GT Win Rates

GT Win (2,000pts) Rates since 18th July FAQ

We’ve split out the various muster lists for factions that have already received their Arcane Journal. So for Dwarfen Mountain Holds, Kingdom of Bretonnia, Orc and Goblin Tribes, Tomb Kings of Khemri and Warriors of Chaos, you may see up to three different entries for each faction. Each of these are for the muster lists available to them, the Grand Army in the core Forces of Fantasy or Ravening Hordes books, then their two optional muster lists available inside the Arcane Journal. For simplicity we’ve cut any muster list that has less than 20 games on record at GTs.

The figure in brackets denotes the number of games where the Faction and Muster list have been used in a 2,000 point GT. Please note that mirror matches (i.e. Chaos Warriors v Chaos Warriors) have been excluded for the purpose of these statistics.

Faction/Muster List Popularity

The above shows the number of players that represented each combination of Faction and Muster Lists at 2,000 point GT events around the world.

Results Breakdown by % of Wins

The above shows the breakdown of the number of wins players finish with at 2,000 point GT with the given faction and muster list combination. The number in brackets denotes the number of games the faction and muster list combination was used at GT’s.

Once again, faction and muster list combinations with less than 20 games have been removed from this chart.

Faction % Race

Finally just for a bit of fun, the below bar chart race shows the faction % for the last 60 days at the date given at the bottom. This effectively shows the change over time.

Database

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Old World Woe-Grow: Dwarfs of Bhurali-Dwar – Part 4 (Grigor Makkson)

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Dave, Ian, and I decided to start a slow grow campaign. Ian, who has just started out, wants to get some games in but wants to keep the growth at a slow pace (understandably so considering the cost of our toys).

We’ve now been joined by Joe, which brings our merry little band to four. Joe will be collecting the French.

The campaign will begin at 500 points each, then progress to 1,000 and 1,500 points. They’ll be 3 games each at each points level, with each playing the other once and then a Triumph & Treachery game to round off that points level. I’m sure we won’t at all be keeping track who wins what at each level…..

You can check out our first posts below if you want to get caught up:

I’ve recently finished the leader of my merry band, Grigor Makkson.

Grigor Makkson: The Wandering Runesmith of Karak-Dur

Name: Grigor Makkson

Background: Grigor Makkson hails from Karak Dur, a venerable hold renowned for its skilled artisans and Runemasters. Born into a family of miners and craftsmen, Grigor was drawn to the mystical power of runes from a young age. His innate talent and curiosity eventually earned him the apprenticeship of the esteemed Runesmith, Belgarir Stoneshine, who trained Grigor in the ancient arts of rune-carving, a skill passed down through Dwarven generations.

Under Belgarir’s guidance, Grigor developed a reputation for his meticulous skill, his patience, and his unyielding dedication to the craft. But unlike many Runesmiths who were content to stay within the hold, Grigor possessed a rare yearning for exploration and discovery. This adventurous spirit, uncommon among Dwarves and especially Runesmiths, often led him to volunteer for expeditions beyond the boundaries of Karak Dur.

Grigor has spent decades honing his craft, inscribing weapons and armour with powerful runes to protect his kin and strengthen the warriors of Karak Dur. However, his true passion lies in unearthing lost lore and discovering ancient holds long abandoned. His fascination with Dwarven history and the secrets hidden within the earth make him the perfect candidate for the task that now lies before him.

Beliefs: Grigor is a solemn, thoughtful Dwarf who rarely speaks more than necessary, preferring to observe and listen. His dedication to the Dwarven ancestors and his respect for tradition make him a figure of reverence among his peers. However, he has a more pragmatic view of tradition compared to other Dwarves. While he respects ancient customs, he is not above bending certain rules if it means achieving a greater purpose.

Grigor is deeply aware of the importance of his mission, not only to Fimbur Grimsson but to Dwarvenkind as a whole. The prospect of restoring Bhurali-Dwar and reclaiming the treasures of the past fills him with a sense of purpose. He feels a kinship with the long-departed Dwarves who once called the hold their home and is determined to honour their memory by bringing their legacy back to light.

Notable Deeds

The Exploration of Darkflame Hollow: Grigor led a small expedition to Darkflame Hollow, an ancient Dwarven mine corrupted by Chaos-tainted ores. With his runic expertise, he was able to cleanse certain areas and recover several relics that were thought lost forever. His success in Darkflame Hollow brought him the respect of Fimbur Grimsson and the trust needed to lead the Bhurali-Dwar mission.

The Purging of Skullcleave Tunnel: When Greenskin raiders took over Skullcleave Tunnel, a crucial trade route, Grigor was sent with a small force to drive them out. Using his knowledge of rune magic, he set traps throughout the tunnel, collapsing sections to trap the Greenskins and purging the invaders with minimal losses to his team.