Isn't This Why They BLEW UP Warhammer OLD WORLD LAST TIME?

Summary

The hosts revisit their earlier criticism of Warhammer: The Old World, joking that this video is a “devil’s advocate” follow-up—and that they may need to apologize again later.

Sales History and Renewed Interest

The hosts recall selling Warhammer Fantasy in Toronto, where Tomb Kings and Bretonnians were difficult to sell. By the time they left their Games Workshop store jobs, those ranges had become scarce, sometimes reduced to a battalion and an army book.

They acknowledge that they underestimated the launch of Tomb Kings and Bretonnians. Their rarity, renewed availability, and popularity in Total War may have helped drive interest, even though the relaunch included relatively few new models.

Concerns About the Game’s Future

The hosts worry that bringing back old armies made up mostly of familiar units—now with new sculpts—could repeat the commercial approach that failed to sustain Warhammer Fantasy Battles. They see the early Old World releases as safer experiments, including new characters, dragons, other models, and a new faction. Chaos may also be a safe choice because of its popularity.

As hobby-shop owners, they stress that enthusiasm alone does not show whether a game can last. They pay attention to preorders, store sales, and whether Games Workshop stores regularly stock the range. In their experience, Old World has a small but enthusiastic local community, but that enthusiasm has not yet translated into substantial sales.

Community and Other Topics

Players of smaller games often become their own promoters and “standard-bearers,” actively encouraging others to join. The hosts say Old World has visible community passion, but its smaller audience must compete for attention with larger games.

They also joke about revised rulebooks, homebrew rules, and the possibility that Beastmen might be delayed. They would be delighted to be proven wrong if the game becomes a major success.

Gamers and Sources Mentioned

Jay; Ash of Gorilla Miniature Games; Square Based Val; Total War; Games Workshop; Infinity; Age of Sigmar; Warhammer 40,000; and The Horus Heresy.