Tradewars Mobile delivers a feature-rich Telnet-based experience for Tradewars 2002, featuring a full scripting engine, editor, and an extensive sector database. It includes pre-made scripts like Sector Database and World Trade, plus the option to load scripts from SDCard for customization. With 500+ total downloads and -1 in the last 30 days, it targets fans of strategic trading and scripting enthusiasts.
Pros & Cons
Rich scripting engine and editor for custom automation
Extensive pre-made scripts for sector trading and exploration
SDCard script loading lets you extend functionality without reinstalling
Telnet-based Tradewars experience with ANSI.SYS-compatible graphics
Lacks live market data, charting, or real-time price features found in some competitors
No presence in top lists according to current data
Reliance on external scripts (SDCard) may affect loading times on slower devices
About Tradewars Mobile
Tradewars Mobile was a strategy app developed by Hordequester. It was removed from Google Play May 17, 2021 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Tradewars Mobile had been downloaded 710 times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Tradewars Mobile was rated 4.05 out of 5 stars, based on 39 ratings.
App Information
Tradewars Mobile cost $0.99 to download. The APK download size was 9.65 MB. The last available version was 2.7d. The last update was on December 16, 2014.
Technical Requirements
Tradewars Mobile required Android 2.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play July 2014.
Description
Tradewars Mobile is a fully ANSI.SYS compatible Telnet helper for playing Tradewars 2002. It has complete graphics and animation support. Included is a range of commonly-used scripts and a detailed database system for sector data, port pair info. bubble finding, and other various functions. Includes a full scripting engine and editor as well as the ability to load scripts from SDCard.
Pre-made Scripts with descriptions:
#Sector Database# This is a full system to track all sector information including Org/Equip pairs, SSM pairs, Bubbles, and highly dense areas. Scripts will continue to run while in this area so, don't be afraid to go look. The header at the top of the sector database has links for the various data tables. Loading time may increase slightly the more sectors that become explored depending on the section loaded and your device's power. The Sector Database and the Script panel can both be vertically dragged to scroll (Or with the database's scroll bar).
#World Trade# This script will go through all unvisited sectors in a see-next formation and will trade down any O/E port pairs found along the way. Used in conjunction with the server configuration max hops to decide how far apart port pairs should be. It will stop trading after the port falls to 20% or below to conserve turns/profits and move to the next unknown sector with density lower than the server configuration max density. It will also attack any Figs that can be killed by you automatically and back off fights that it can't win. This script should only to be used in high turn games. Requires at least a Density Scanner.
#Populate Move# This script will transfer colonists from Terra to the fuel section of the first planet in the system it was started from. Be sure to check the path first, it will not scan.
#Populate TWarp# This script will TWarp to Terra and transfer colonists to the fuel section of the first planet in the sector it was started from. Be sure to drop a fig first. Has basic blind warp protection but it is not infallible.
#Trade % >Sector# These scripts will automatically display when any port pair is found matching the sector you're currently in. Clicking one will start automatic port pair trading until one of the ports reaches 20% or lower. Be sure to check the path first, it will not scan ahead. The % tells you the last known lowest percentage between the two ports.
#SST# This script will only show up when you are below -100 alignment. It will sell and steal at the current port, then teleport to the first ship in range, and repeat the sell steal. It will continue to do so until canceled or Busted. Does not have previous bust checking so be sure to know where you are. It requires you to set up your ships ahead of time with full equipment. Recommended to overstock equipment a bit to account for port decay, the script will not adjust for it.
#SSM# This script will only show up when you are below -100 alignment. SSM pairs will automatically be calculated and displayed as links when you come into a sector that has a SSM pair within 2 hops. It will sell and steal at the current sector then move to the next sector from the link that was selected. Requires you to currently be holding full equipment. Recommended to overstock equipment a bit to account for port decay, the script will not adjust for it.
Note: You may force the app to exit by using the Back button while on the Connect screen. Also, this app was designed for 800x480(1280x768) but has scaling for all resolutions. Not guaranteed to look exactly like the pictures in other resolutions.
Disclaimer: TradeWars® is copyrighted by EIS(Epic Interactive Strategy) Online.
Recent changes: Update to possibly fix rare disappearing keyboard bug on some devices.
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★★★★★
It needs away to update database Is there away to update the database if I use your helper after I have been playing a game like you can do in swath and any other PC based helper. In a game on I have been playing for awhile I have 94 percent explored, But your helper thinks I just started the game and shows no port pairs I have currently in the game. The PC based helpers can update their database with the current status of the ports I have explored. So I am I missing some way to do you this with your helper. Thanks for your time :)
★★★★★
I love the app. I have hosted servers and played off and on for years. Great app would like more scripts for it eventually, but this is a great start. If you need a server to play go to the tw website all of us that actively host have servers listed in their jumpgate. Many of us will host custom games at a request.
★★★★★
I absolutely love this app. Can only praise programmer. I have been playing
trade wars for over 20 years. This is Zeus.. I have only one script I ever
released for Trade Wars Zeus Twarp Colonizer. This program is a standalone
twxproxy, but different scripting engine. You can connect to twxproxy using
this app, and program this app to be just like swath on your phone. The
programmer has lost some data somehow, but is still providing great
customer service. Best spent dollar of my life. Hope to see some of my old
friends out there again.. TBH, Kewlbreeze, Vid Kid, LoneStar, phX, Thor,
EP.. just a wave hello all. Cya round. Tradewars will never die!
★★☆☆☆
You have to setup your own server or connect to one already up (if you can find one). Yeah its great game for the throwback element,, but if you're looking for a stand-alone tradewars this isn't it. Yes its great it still works like it used to! I was just mad when I found out I had to run a server myself or find one. Yeh its more fun to run your own server and play by yourself and have total admin control, but then where is the challenge? Thanks to programmer for making this software, now please make it stand alone or have some generic server that is programmed into the game that will work on start, not just a glorified telnet client.
★★☆☆☆
Broken Scripts Cannot be Edited World Trade script always enters a price of zero. If the script is buying something, a price of zero aborts the trade. If the script is selling something, a price of zero GIVES IT AWAY which the port is glad to take. There is a "script editor" on the first screen but it only edits the launch script. The load script button does nothing. There is no way to fix the broken trade script. The telnet client database and custom keyboard work. You can play the game but without working scripts it's painfully slow
Technologies used by Tradewars Mobile
3 permissions·2 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Requests Internet, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, and WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Uses Unity, is_proguarded, and FMOD. Standard permissions for loading and running scripts; no unusual permissions beyond typical app functionality.
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