Steam Trading Cards - Trade Here!

Falthyron

Steam Trading Cards is currently in Beta and for those fortunate to be participating now, I thought it might be a good idea to make a discussion for trading.

So, if you have particular cards you wish to trade or spares you want to offload, post here so everyone on Boards.ie can make use of the (already) great spirit of community that exists.

I also encourage those who might know how to get the more rare cards to share their insight! Some people are saying it is dependent on play-time, but I found myself unlocking three cards in less than an hour. So, I am not convinced it is down purely to the amount of time you put in.

Finally, anyone with spare invites to the Beta can post here and let us know.

pablomakaveli

Is the only way into the beta to get invited?

Mickeroo

What do these cards do exactly?

Falthyron

pablomakaveli wrote: »

Is the only way into the beta to get invited?

You can join this group and you will (hopefully) receive an invite to the Beta directly from Steam. Alternatively, those already in the Beta will be given additional invites to get friends to join. This thread can be a source for additional invites to share.

What do these cards do exactly?

Cards drop randomly (or by achieving certain tasks, I think) in-game; much like items in TF2. You then collect an entire set. An entire set can then be turned into a Badge, much like the other badges already on show with your profile (e.g. Pillar of the Community Badge). When crafting a Badge, you also have the chance of receiving extra gifts, coupons, etc.

It's purely aesthetic, but fun for those who like adding little extras to your Steam Profile.

Falthyron

I have two Trading Cards available to trade.

TF2: The Medic, and The Heavy.

Looking for Balkan and IDF in CSGO.

Update: 2x Engineer, 1x Medic, 1x Heavy.

cherryghost

I have a vengeful spirit dota 2 card. Looking for anything dota 2 really.

MitchKoobski

I've got three BETA invites if anyone wants in.

Spear

MitchKoobski wrote: »

I've got three BETA invites if anyone wants in.

I'll have one. SteamID is the usual TheSpearman.

Corkfeen

MitchKoobski wrote: »

I've got three BETA invites if anyone wants in.

I'll take one too if possible.. Shall pm username.

dsrckiyisvddht

MitchKoobski wrote: »

I've got three BETA invites if anyone wants in.

I'll take one also. PM you my details

MitchKoobski

Spear wrote: »

I'll have one. SteamID is the usual TheSpearman.

Corkfeen wrote: »

I'll take one too if possible.. Shall pm username.

bveo4q9auk58xl wrote: »

I'll take one also. PM you my details

And they're gone to Spear and Corkfeen. Sorry bveo4q9auk58xl, the third went to my younger brother!

Spear

bveo4q9auk58xl wrote: »

I'll take one also. PM you my details

I'll give you first refusal when I get some invites myself.

super_furry

Anyone else with an invite going spare, I'll take it off your hands. SteamID is super_furry

Jet Black

Would like one too if there is any going. I signed up for the beta 2 days ago so if I get any spare I'll post here.

pablomakaveli

Me too. Steam ID is pablomakaveli.

Ive just keep to seem missing out by a few minutes everytime they're offered.

Jet Black

Never mind. Just checked and I got in

I'll give my invites to irishoob, super_furry and pablomakaveli. I will add you now. My steam id is sgtmartymcfly. irishoob pm me you ID.

<edit>Super furry add me. It wont let me add you for some reason.

Completionist

I have 1 beta access left if anyone wants it. Steam ID is Completionist

pablomakaveli

Got an invite from Completionist. Thanks very much. If i get some ivnvites to give away ill post on here.

Burgo

got some invites still if anyone wants them.

Not The Real Scarecrow

Burgo wrote: »

got some invites still if anyone wants them.

Could I get one if you have them going. Steam id is in my sig.Cheers man.

super_furry

Jet Black wrote: »

Never mind. Just checked and I got in

I'll give my invites to irishoob, super_furry and pablomakaveli. I will add you now. My steam id is sgtmartymcfly. irishoob pm me you ID.

<edit>Super furry add me. It wont let me add you for some reason.

Doh, forgot I changed my ID to Rob Velocity. Just added you there.

Burgo

Meatwad wrote: »

Could I get one if you have them going. Steam id is in my sig.Cheers man.

added you but you arent online.

Jet Black

super_furry wrote: »

Doh, forgot I changed my ID to Rob Velocity. Just added you there.

K. It shows you as offline too. So you are going to have to invite me to trade.

Not The Real Scarecrow

Burgo wrote: »

added you but you arent online.

Cheers dude just went over and accepted it there just now. Thanks again.

Burgo

Meatwad wrote: »

Cheers dude just went over and accepted it there just now. Thanks again.

no problem,
sent it through there.

Not The Real Scarecrow

Burgo wrote: »

no problem,
sent it through there.

Cheers man.

ionapaul

I'd appreciate an invite if anyone has one spare - Steam ID: funkdoggz

Falthyron

Being doing some tests with this system. It would appear that obtaining cards comes directly through playtime. This led me to try something.

I booted up Portal 2. Selected New Game and sat through the start sequence where Wheatley moves your room and you land in the first test chamber. I then pressed ESC (to pause the game) and went to the main menu. I then alt-tabbed. Spent five minutes browsing on Boards.ie and suddenly Steam popped up to say I have a new item in my inventory.

Therefore, I reckon you can 'farm' cards by just leaving the game running, then alt-tabbing to play another game or do whatever other business you need to do.

In terms of trading, I am looking for to trade a 'Trouble Underground' card from HL2 for: G-Man, Gordon Freeman or City 17 Metrocop Card.

Burgo

Yeah they apparently drop ever 30 mins.

MitchKoobski

May I suggest a Boards.ie Trading Group on Steam? Would certainly make it easier to send invites to people and trade them. Saves us having to PM Steam usernames everytime.

Falthyron

Unfortunately, I have to go away for a few days, but if any able-minded person can set up a Boards.ie Trading Card Group on Steam I think a lot of people would be very grateful!

MitchKoobski

Done. Just search it in the groups section or follow the link.

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/boardsietradingcards

TheChrisD

Got in with one of the very first waves of invites, this whole system is going to be particularly odd, especially with each individual who plays is only ever going to introduce one half of a set into the system. This means that at best only half of the people will be able to complete game badges, or 20% of people will be able to complete them up to Level 5. Hopefully they'll look at the current drop system some more soon. I'd prefer to see each person given the ability to drop the number of cards for a full set per level, and trade their duplicates with others to really emphasise the "trading" aspect - as right now it's more of a "selling" aspect given the current Community Market prices.


Anyway, to the point - have a duplicate TF2 Spy card, looking for CSGO Anarchist or CSGO Balkan!

MitchKoobski

Seems a bit awkward to trade. I assumed I could just trade it straight from my inventory, but apparently you have to go through the badges and have to trade for what you need, not for what you want to offer to someone?

mikeruurds

I'd appreciate a beta invite if anyone has one. SteamID: mikeruurds.

Thanks!

Dacelonid

Looking for an invite too, steam id - Dacelonid

EDDIE WATERS

Looking for an invite as well The-Joker-Beyond

DeSelby83

I'd like an invite to this if anyone has a spare. Thanks

AzN

Spare invite is now gone.

Apocalypse

I have 2 spare invites if anyone want.
Got cards for all available games so far.
Looking to complete my don't starve set if anyone's got Wilson or Wolfgang !

DeSelby83

once you get your 3 or 4 card drops is that it for that game? iv gotten 4 cards from dota so does that mean i wont get any more from the game? if i complete a set will i move onto the next set or anything?

Falthyron

DeSelby83 wrote: »

once you get your 3 or 4 card drops is that it for that game? iv gotten 4 cards from dota so does that mean i wont get any more from the game? if i complete a set will i move onto the next set or anything?

Yeah, it would appear that once you have used up all your 'Card drops remaining', that's it. You will no longer receive any more drops. Ever.

Even after you create a badge from a complete set, the 'Card drops remaining' counter does not reset. Whether this stays the case once the programme exits Beta remains to be seen, but I reckon it will stay as it is.

Badges can be upgraded five times.

Not The Real Scarecrow

DeSelby83 wrote: »

once you get your 3 or 4 card drops is that it for that game? iv gotten 4 cards from dota so does that mean i wont get any more from the game? if i complete a set will i move onto the next set or anything?

So far, thats all you'll get from playing the game. Have to trade for the rest or buy off the market place. I can see that changing fairly quickly though as its just way to open for abuse. Nice idea but the reality is it'll probably lead to loads of scam trading and people getting screwed over.

Spear

I'm after HL2 cards. I've got 4 Portal 2 and one TF2 cards to trade for them.

TheChrisD

So, in spending about €14 on these trading cards in the Community Market to level up some badges, I've earned coupons worth about €50 in the Steam Store - including half off Omerta: City of Gangsters (€25), and 66% off Fallen Enchantress (€16.50). Interesting economics there.

Completionist

TheChrisD wrote: »

So, in spending about €14 on these trading cards in the Community Market to level up some badges, I've earned coupons worth about €50 in the Steam Store - including half off Omerta: City of Gangsters (€25), and 66% off Fallen Enchantress (€16.50). Interesting economics there.

Have you gotten any foil cards yet? Those things look pricey!

TheChrisD

Nah, none of my drops from TF2 or CSGO were foils. Still a chance in HL2 and Portal 2. Based on the prices they're going for in the market, they seem to be about as rare as Salvaged Crates from TF2.

SeantheMan

I've

-3 Invites to Beta (my STEAM ID is in my sig)
-Small Birds (Wallpaper) from Don't Starve
-Portal 2 - 2 cards,
-TF2 - Scout

I guess I'd take any Portal 2 stuff, as I already did Level 1 of TF2 and Don't Starve

When you complete a set and create a badge - you also get a Background wallpaper for that game and an emoticon (which are useless really - when have you ever needed to use "headcrab" in a sentence :P )

The people who live for trading on TF2 servers are at super levels. I seen some guy up at 26 or so, and that's because you can reach Level 5 for each game. ( 5 sets of 9 cards for TF2 = 45 cards worth)

Spear

I've got 4 Portal 2, and 2 TF2 cards (Engi + pyro) to trade for HL2 cards.

Mr Blobby

SeantheMan wrote: »

I've

-3 Invites to Beta (my STEAM ID is in my sig)

Any chance of a invite?

Steam ID Blobby999

SeantheMan

Sent to yourself and EnoaSarpledash whoever that is