How to Donate Cards for Sam's Collection

Overview

This process helps you identify which cards from Sam's needed list you own, then prepares those cards for trading through MTGO.

Step 1: Get the Missing Cards List

1. Visit the collection tracker: https://abaeckst.github.io/goblin-surprise/
2. On the dashboard page, find the green "Export Missing" button
3. Click it to copy the missing cards list to your clipboard

Step 2: Create a Test Deck in MTGO

1. Open MTGO and click "New Deck"
2. Paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V) to import the missing cards
3. Save the deck with any name (like "Sam Cards Check")
4. IMPORTANT: Right-click in the deck area → Select "Update Versions" from the dropdown menu
   • This ensures you're seeing the correct card versions

Step 3: Identify Your Owned Cards

How to tell what you own:

• Cards you DON'T own: Have a checkered/dashed border around them
• Cards you DO own: Have a solid, clean border (no checkered pattern)

Select cards to donate:

• Review the deck and find cards you own and want to donate
• Drag those cards to the sideboard (the right panel)
• Leave cards you don't own or don't want to donate in the main deck

Step 4: Export Your Donation List

1. Right-click on your deck name in the deck selection area
2. Choose "Export" from the dropdown menu
3. File name: Use something clear like "SamsCards_[YourUsername]"
4. File type: Click the extension dropdown and select ".txt"
5. Save it somewhere easy to find (like your Desktop)

Step 5: Clean Up the File

1. Open the saved .txt file in Notepad
2. Delete the maindeck section:
   • Select all the maindeck cards (everything above the "Sideboard:" line)
   • Press Delete or Backspace
   • Keep only the sideboard cards (these are what you're donating)
3. Save the file

Step 6: Prepare Cards for Trading

1. In MTGO, go to your Collection
2. Click "New Binder"
3. Click "Import" and select the .txt file you just cleaned up
4. Your donation cards are now in a tradeable binder

Step 7: Complete the Donation

1. Trade setup: Initiate a trade with goblinsurprise on MTGO
2. Select your binder: Choose the binder you just created with your donation cards
3. Send confirmation: DM BK and attach your cleaned .txt file

Tips & Notes

• Keep a copy of your .txt file for your records
• The website updates in real-time, so check back periodically for new needs
• If you have questions about specific cards or the process, reach out to BK

Questions?

Contact BK if you run into any issues or need clarification on any step.