The Eastern Front is calling! The Tide of Iron community continues to produce fantastic material, and thanks to the great ideas that emerged on our forum, we are excited to announce the release of a new fan-made set: the Soviet Commanders Cards.
These new cards are designed to add further historical depth and new tactical options for the Soviet faction.
A special thanks to Russian66 for coming up with the original idea.
You can find the download link and the full discussion on our forum. Let us know what you think after testing them on the battlefield!
After a highly successful beta phase and invaluable feedback from this community, I am thrilled to announce that ToI HQ: Tide of Iron Companion is officially out of closed testing and available worldwide on the Google Play Store!
Whether you are planning your next game night or analyzing historical win rates to find the perfectly balanced setup, ToI HQ brings the massive scenario database of Commands & Colors straight to your pocket.
Here is a complete breakdown of everything you can do with the app today:
Finding the right battle has never been easier. You can instantly narrow down the scenario list using multiple combined filters:
Leave the magnifying glass in the box. Every scenario comes with a high-quality, dynamic map. You can pinch, zoom, and pan across your smartphone screen to study terrain layouts and deployment zones before ever touching the physical board.
Want to know if the Axis or the Allies have the upper hand before committing to a heavy gaming session?
The app is built to be a seamless table companion, not a distraction.
Ready to deploy? Download it now!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ale.boardgame.toiscenariochooser
A massive thank you to all the beta testers who helped shape this 1.0 release with their feedback and bug reports. Download the app, leave a rating on the Play Store, and let me know what you think in the comments below!
While version 1.0.1 focused on visual balancing and customization, version 1.0.2 is all about user experience, seamless navigation, and a massive overhaul of the Solo AI tools.
Here are the key improvements and differences compared to the previous version:
🆕 Key Enhancements
New Navigation System: We've said goodbye to the old dropdown menus! The app now features a sleek, persistent Bottom Navigation Bar, giving you instant one-tap access to your Scenarios, the Solo AI Engine, Settings, and the new About page.
Solo AI Overhaul: The Artificial Intelligence section has been completely redesigned. Say hello to elegant action cards, intuitive layouts, and a beautiful new "Military Green" color scheme that fits perfectly with the Tide of Iron tabletop theme. (based onSolo Cards for Tide of Iron by Ray Gaer)
Tactical Orders Wizard: Generating AI orders is now a seamless, 3-step guided wizard. It walks you through unit selection, damage status, and tactical modifiers, delivering clear and immediate AI commands without ever leaving the screen.
⚡ UI Polish & Quality of Life
Pull-to-Refresh: Keeping your intel up to date has never been easier. Simply swipe down on any scenario's detail page to instantly force-refresh its online statistics and map images.
Visual Refinements: We've cleaned up the top app bar, eliminated visual overlaps with the device's system clock, and optimized the layout to perfectly fill your screen edge-to-edge.
New "About" Hub: A dedicated space to check the app version, read the changelog, visit the community website, and find ways to support the app's development.
Get it here!
Crucial: Please keep the app installed for at least 14 days! You don't need to use it every day, but Google requires the app to remain on the device for the verification period.
While the initial release introduced the core database and statistics, version 1.0.1 focuses on navigation, visual clarity, and user customization.
Here are the key improvements and differences compared to the launch version:
Get it here!
Greetings, Commanders!
I wanted to share with you a project I've been working on to enhance our Tide of Iron sessions.
We all know the struggle: you have the Core Set and a couple of expansions on the table, you have 2 hours to play, but you spend the first 30 minutes just flipping through rulebooks trying to find a balanced scenario that fits your available time and miniatures.
Introducing: Scenario HQ (Unofficial)
This is a free Android app designed to be the ultimate "Quartermaster" for scenario selection. It pulls data directly from the community database to help you find the perfect battle instantly.
Key Features:
🎯 Smart Filters: Filter scenarios by Expansion (Base, Normandy, Stalingrad, etc.), Front, Year, specific Armies (e.g., "Germany vs USSR"), Number of Boards, or Rounds.
⚖️ Battle Balance: This is the big one. The app shows the Win Rate % for each scenario based on community logs. You can instantly see if a map is balanced (50/50) or if it heavily favors the Attacker/Defender.
🖼️ High-Res Maps: View the setup maps in full screen with zoom, so you don't need to squint at the booklet.
📡 Offline Mode: Once downloaded, the database and images are stored on your device. Perfect for gaming in bunkers with no Wi-Fi!
⭐ Favorites & Backup: Save your favorite scenarios and export/import your list to share with friends.
🔄 Live Updates: The app checks for new scenarios and updated stats from the web automatically.
Screenshots:
How to Download & Install:
Since this is a hobby project, it is not on the Play Store yet. You can download the Signed APK file directly here:
Note: Since you are installing an APK manually, your Android phone might ask for permission to "Install from Unknown Sources". This is normal for apps distributed outside the Play Store. The app is safe, free, and collects no personal data.
Feedback: I would love to hear your thoughts! If you find any bugs or have suggestions for new filters, please let me know in this thread.
See you on the battlefield!
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