steamsteam-trading-cards
I have 5 different cards for The Binding Of Isaac, but I can't find anywhere to craft a badge.
Do I need the exact 5 cards shown in the badges page within steam (as below)?
I thought those were just a random 5.
Note: I have since sold the cards which is why the above image shows me having none.
I'll explain this in two parts:
The Green box highlights a F2P game utilizing a Micro-Transaction model. As you can see, it says "no card drops remaining". But I can get more if I purchase any item from the store in increments of $9.00 (ie I spend $18.00, I get 2 cards). Thus, for games like TF2, you don't necessarily have to trade to get a badge Lvl2+ (but is advisable).
If you look at the red box, however, since Bit.Trip Runner2 is a paid game, it features a permanent drop counter. Meaning, once the 3 card drops I have left are given, there will be no more card drops, by playing the game. Once you've received all possible card drops, you may receive a booster pack, which contains 3 cards, either basic or foil. The rate at which these booster packs appear in your inventory depends on your steam level and as game badges are crafted by the community. Keep this in mind if you plan to sell or trade those cards out.
Associated question: How do trading card booster packs drop?
Valve days change over at 10 AM Pacific Time, so an expiration date of the 27th implies that the moratorium will expire sometime between 10AM Pacific on the 27th, and 10AM Pacific on the 28th.
The duration of the moratorium is 5 full days, so if your password is changed at Noon UTC, you will be able to trade again at Noon UTC.
Best Answer
You need at least 1 of each card there is for a game (in a given series, assuming there will be more than 1 series per game in the future) to craft a badge.