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==References== | ==References== | ||
*The ''Platinum Yendorian Express Card'' originates from [[wikipedia:NetHack|NetHack]], where it is the class-specific quest artifact for the Tourist. | *The ''Platinum Yendorian Express Card'' originates from [[wikipedia:NetHack|NetHack]], where it is the class-specific quest artifact for the Tourist. | ||
*The card is also, of course, a reference to the ''American Express Platinum Card''. The Platinum Card was, originally (in 1984), a sort of ultra-rare for the real world since it was offered by invitation only to American Express customers with at least 2 years of tenure, significant spending, and excellent payment history. Today, only the [[wikipedia:Centurion Card|Centurion Card]] remains in ultra-elite status with fewer than 10,000 cards world wide and offering rather unusual benefits. Also available by invite only if you have a card with a $250,000 annual cash flow through the card account. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 08:32, 27 November 2006
Platinum Yendorian Express Card
This is an ancient artifact made of an unknown material. It is rectangular in shape, very thin, and inscribed with unreadable ancient runes.
Shopping spree!
Type: usable
Cannot be discarded
(In-game plural: Platinum Yendorian Express Cards)
Drop Locations
- The Dungeons of Doom (ultra rare drop)
When Used
- Once a day:
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| You feel charged up! |
(Extends the duration of all current effects by 5 adventures, and restores all MP.)
- After that:
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| You feel that the Platinum Yendorian Express Card is ignoring you. |
Notes
- Even if you have more than one of this item, only one may be used per day.
References
- The Platinum Yendorian Express Card originates from NetHack, where it is the class-specific quest artifact for the Tourist.
- The card is also, of course, a reference to the American Express Platinum Card. The Platinum Card was, originally (in 1984), a sort of ultra-rare for the real world since it was offered by invitation only to American Express customers with at least 2 years of tenure, significant spending, and excellent payment history. Today, only the Centurion Card remains in ultra-elite status with fewer than 10,000 cards world wide and offering rather unusual benefits. Also available by invite only if you have a card with a $250,000 annual cash flow through the card account.
See Also
Collection
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