In the classic game of Diablo 2, trading with other players is one of the most important ways to get rare equipment, gold and props.Whether you’re a newbie just starting out or a veteran player who’s been playing for a long time, learning to trade correctly and safely is a crucial skill.
Let’s talk in detail about what are the common ways to trade in Diablo 2?How can you avoid being cheated?How can you find what you want faster?
1. Ways to trade safely
If you are trading with other players for the first time, it is recommended that you use the game’s built-in Safe Trade feature.This method only works in towns and is more secure and less prone to errors.
How to start a Safe Trade?
- Find the player you want to trade with.
- Move your mouse over him and left click. 3.
- If the other player is also willing to trade, a trade window will appear on the screen.
Layout of the trade window
The trade window is divided into two sections:
- Left: It is the item that the other party wants to use to trade;
- Right: is your own item bar, you can also put the items you want to trade here.
You can click on an item with the left mouse button to put it in the center trading area.You can also adjust the amount of gold coins by clicking on the gold coin icon to add or subtract amounts.
One thing to note: you can’t directly replace items that have been placed in the trading area.If you want to replace something, you have to cancel the trade or empty the current trade area first.
Steps to complete a cross-trade
When you feel that both parties have agreed, click the little check (✓) button on the trade window.At this point the other party will click the same button to complete the trade.
If one of you doesn’t want to continue, you can click the Cancel button at any time, and all the items will be returned to their original positions.
Things to keep in mind when using secure transactions
- Belt items cannot be placed directly into the trade window.If you want to trade a belt, you must first remove the belt from your character and place it in your backpack before doing so.
- Before confirming the trade, be sure to double-check that the other player hasn’t secretly swapped items.For example, some players will replace it with equipment that looks the same but has much different attributes.
- Especially when the other party temporarily withdraws and then comes back to continue trading, you should be more careful!
2. Unsafe ways of trading
In addition to the system to provide a safe transaction, there is a more free but also more risky way: ** directly throw the items on the ground, let the other party pick up **.
This way is suitable for the situation between you have been very trusting, such as between friends, between teammates of a fixed group.
However, there are some potential risks with this approach:
- You may forget that there is something on the ground;
- other players passing by may pick it up;
- in the event of a problem, there is no system to protect you and it is difficult to recover your losses.
So if you are not sure whether the other party is reliable, or worried about other factors, it is best to choose a safe transaction.
In addition, there is also a reminder: do not set the password of the Battle.net account is too simple, such as “123456”, “1” such passwords are easy to be guessed by others, the consequences are very serious!
3. What is server trading?
Many players like to find equipment through “server trading”.This method is especially suitable for those who need some very rare items that are difficult to obtain by fighting monsters or gambling on their own.
Although these items are not essential, having them will make your character stronger.Instead of taking your time to find them alone, you can get what you want quickly through trading.
Many veteran players dedicate time to collecting a variety of good gear and then trade or sell it with others.They know which gear is popular and what’s worth money.If you can find the right seller, you can save a lot of time and effort.
4. Several common trading methods
1. Direct in-game trading
You can ask other players in the game room you are playing if they have the items you need.Be careful though: some people don’t like to trade while playing, they prefer to focus on playing the game.
So don’t be too concerned if you see someone who doesn’t want to deal with you.Try another room, or try your luck in a place that specializes in trading.
2. Create or join a “Trading Room”
You can create a room with the word “Trade” in its name, e.g. “Silks4TwoJordan”, ‘AmazonTrade’, “Looking4Trade”.“Looking4WormSkull”.This way other players will know at a glance that this place is for trading.
It’s also a good idea to state what items you’re looking for in the description field when you create the room.Be aware, however, that many people won’t read the description carefully, so it’s best to reach out to others.
3. Using Battle.net’s Trading Channel
When you enter Battle.net, you can click on the “Channel” button on the right side of the screen and select a trading channel to join.For example, “Trading USWest-1” is a very common trading channel.
In the channel, you will see a lot of players posting what they want to sell or buy.You can chat with them privately to ask for details, or you can message them yourself to tell them what you want to trade.
Remember to write down the attributes of the item when you send the message, especially for bright gold and magic items, so that people know if it’s what they need.You should also leave your Battle.net ID to make it easier for people to contact you.
For example, you can write like this:
“Selling the following items: shield of storm, +2 lightning skill, +20% defense.Interested parties please private message /msg bloodface”
4. Use scroll bars to find old information
The information in the trading channel is updated very quickly, and new messages will constantly overwrite old ones.You can use the scroll bar on the right to scroll back and see if there are any trade messages that haven’t expired yet.
Sometimes the player who sent the message is still in the channel, or still on Battle.net, and they may still be willing to trade.
5. Learn to use the quick reply feature
If you want to quickly reply to someone, you can prefix your conversation with “/r”, which will automatically reply to the last person who messaged you.
However, this feature doesn’t work well when there are a lot of people, because there may be many people talking to you at the same time.And this feature is not available in the game.
6. Setting up a block list
If you often receive some spam messages, you can set to block certain players.But be careful, after blocking, they can’t send you messages and you can’t see what they are saying.
However, every time you re-login to Battle.net, the block setting will be cleared.So this feature will only help you clean up the chat environment temporarily.
But be careful, it’s possible that the player you blocked just happens to have information about the equipment you want, and then you’ll miss it.
5. Forums and Web Trading Platforms
In addition to the in-game trading methods, there are also some external platforms that can help you find the items you want:
1. Forum trading
You can post on some Diablo related forums, stating the items you want to buy or sell.For example, the official Blizzard forums have a special trading section.
When posting, try to write detailed information about the item, including attributes, level, quality and so on.This way, other people will know if it meets their needs.
2. Create your own trading page
If you trade a lot, you may want to create your own webpage that lists all the items you have on hand.Then post the link to a forum or channel so that more people know what you are selling.
3. Use an auction site
There are a number of auction sites set up specifically for Diablo players where you can list items for sale or participate in a bidding war to buy gear that someone else has listed.
These sites usually have certain rules and safeguards that make them safer than private transactions.
6. Practical advice on trading
Sellers vs. buyers
- Sellers of course want the higher the price the better;
- Buyers want the cheaper the better.
Therefore, bargaining is a normal thing in the transaction process.If you think the price is too high, try to bargain or find another seller.
If an item is something you really want, you may have to pay a lot of money for it; but if the price is just too high and you don’t have to have it, then you can also choose to give it up.
How can I tell if an item is worth something?
The value of an item depends on two main things:
- how low the probability of the item dropping is;
- how much demand there is for it.
An experienced trading player usually knows what kind of equipment is needed for different professions and which items are the most popular in the market.They will flexibly adjust their trading strategies according to market conditions.
Don’t reveal how much you want an item easily
If you tell someone how much you want something, they may raise the price or simply not sell it to you.This is because they will think, “Since this person wants it so badly, they must be able to make more.”
So, learn to control your emotions and don’t act too eager when trading.
Tip: You can’t trade low level items for high level items
A common mistake that new players make is trying to trade a bunch of low-level equipment for a high-level piece of equipment.In fact, most people are not very willing to accept this kind of trade.
After all, everyone’s space is limited, and no one wants to take a bunch of useless stuff.Unless the low-level equipment you take out happens to be a combination that the other party needs, such as two pieces of equipment that can be synthesized into a stronger weapon, then there is a possibility of a deal.
For example, if someone trades Frostbite for a good sword, it’s because they need Frostbite to upgrade their equipment.
