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The '''cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor''' ('''CPIoAoY''') is an [[amulet]] that exists solely to confuse you. It has a 50% chance of being generated on the [[Rogue level]] <ref>[[extralev.c#line340]]</ref> (this one will be pre-identified as a fake), a 50% chance of being in the inventory of a [[double trouble|double-troubled]] [[Wizard of Yendor]] when you don't have the amulet (0% when you do) <ref>[[wizard.c#line401]]</ref>, and player monsters on the [[Astral plane]] all carry one <ref>[[mplayer.c#line147]]</ref> (that's why they're stuck there). 
 
Wishing for the Amulet of Yendor also gives you the plastic imitation.
 
Every CPIoAoY initially displays as an "[[Amulet of Yendor]]", and must be individually identified to reveal its true nature.
 
  
If the real Amulet is left in a bones file, it gets converted to a fake amulet when the file is loaded <ref>[[bones.c#line98]]</ref>.
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A '''cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor''' ('''CPIoAoY'''), or simply a '''fake Amulet of Yendor''', is a type non-[[Magical item|magical]] [[amulet]] that exists in ''[[NetHack]]''. Per its name, it is made of [[plastic]], and it appears as the "[[Amulet of Yendor]]" when unidentified.
  
It has no effect when worn. It can be considered one of the most useless items, next to [[iron chain]]s. However, it ''can'' be [[polymorph]]ed into a more useful amulet.
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==Generation==
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The "[[bones]]" pile found on the [[Rogue level]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an [[Identification|identified]] cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor.{{refsrc|src/extralev.c|361|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
If not [[identify|identified]], the cheap plastic imitation can be distinguished from the real [[Amulet of Yendor]] by trying to put it into a [[container]]: the real amulet will resist.
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Clones of the [[Wizard of Yendor]] created via [[Double Trouble]] while you do not have the real Amulet of Yendor have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with a fake Amulet.{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|504|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] are all generated with a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The comment above indicates this is why they are "stuck" in the endgame}}
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Wishing for the Amulet of Yendor creates an unidentified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor{{refsrc|src/objnam.c|3828|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} - doing so in [[wizard mode]] instead has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing a fake Amulet. If the real Amulet is left in a bones file, it will revert to a cursed cheap plastic imitation.{{refsrc|src/bones.c|179|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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==Description==
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The cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor has no effect when worn, outside of the standard 1-nutrition loss every 20 turns. Every fake Amulet of Yendor minus the one on the Rogue level will appear as "the Amulet of Yendor" until identified as otherwise.{{refsrc|src/objnam.c|495|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objnam.c|836|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If you attempt to leave the dungeon through the up stair on dungeon level 1 and have only a fake Amulet, you will escape the dungeon and end your game instead of proceeding to the [[Elemental Planes]].
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Offering a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a [[high altar]] carries a -1 [[Luck]] penalty ''unless'' it was identified as a fake{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1574|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="oops"}} - offering a known fake Amulet results in a -3 Luck penalty, a -1 [[Alignment record|alignment]] penalty, and that god's [[anger]] increasing by 3.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1580|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="big oops"}} Offering a fake Amulet on a regular [[altar]] will print a message with no other effect.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1573|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="lil oops"}}
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{{Upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Wearing a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor no longer incurs amulet hunger.}}
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==Strategy==
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Outside of duping [[you]] into thinking you have the real Amulet, the cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor is generally a useless item, though not to the extent of the [[iron chain]]. The a fake Amulet in the Rogue level can potentially be used as [[polyfodder]] if you are lacking for viable amulets, though in general you are likely to already have your desired amulet(s) on hand by the time you see a fake of any kind.
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===Identification===
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A fake Amulet of Yendor can easily be confused for the real thing unless identified - many players will immediately [[name]] the Amulet of Yendor "REAL" or something similar immediately upon claiming it from the high priest of Moloch. Another easy way to distinguish between the two is to place your Amulet into a [[container]], since the real Amulet will resist.
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If you are on the [[ascension run]] and otherwise prepared for your trip to the Planes, you can also use a cursed [[potion of gain level]] instead of the up stair on DL 1: if you have a fake Amulet and lack the real deal, the potion will have no effect beyond making you "feel uneasy", while doing so with the real Amulet will take you straight to the [[Plane of Earth]].
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==History==
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The cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor first appears in [[Hack 1.0.3]], where it replaces the real Amulet of Yendor if it is left in a bones file. However, ''NetHack'' would not introduce the amulet as a class of item until [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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The cheap plastic imitations that clones of the Wizard of Yendor can generate with is a reference to pre-[[3.1.0]] versions of ''NetHack'', where the real Amulet was held by the Wizard himself.
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==Messages==
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{{message|You hear a nearby thunderclap.|You offered a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on an altar, and you are not [[deaf]] - if the fake Amulet was unidentified and not offered on a high altar, no other message is printed.<ref name="lil oops"/>}}
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{{message|Oh, no.|This follows the above if you offered an identified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a high altar.<ref name="big oops"/>}}
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{{message|You realize you have made a <mistake/boo-boo>.|You offered an unidentified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a high altar<ref name="big oops"/> - the latter wording occurs if you are [[hallucinating]].}}
  
 
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Name cheap plastic
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Base price 0 zm
Weight 20

A cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor (CPIoAoY), or simply a fake Amulet of Yendor, is a type non-magical amulet that exists in NetHack. Per its name, it is made of plastic, and it appears as the "Amulet of Yendor" when unidentified.

Generation

The "bones" pile found on the Rogue level has a 12 chance of containing an identified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor.[1]

Clones of the Wizard of Yendor created via Double Trouble while you do not have the real Amulet of Yendor have a 12 chance of being generated with a fake Amulet.[2] Player monsters on the Astral Plane are all generated with a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor.[3]

Wishing for the Amulet of Yendor creates an unidentified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor[4] - doing so in wizard mode instead has a 12 chance of producing a fake Amulet. If the real Amulet is left in a bones file, it will revert to a cursed cheap plastic imitation.[5]

Description

The cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor has no effect when worn, outside of the standard 1-nutrition loss every 20 turns. Every fake Amulet of Yendor minus the one on the Rogue level will appear as "the Amulet of Yendor" until identified as otherwise.[6][7] If you attempt to leave the dungeon through the up stair on dungeon level 1 and have only a fake Amulet, you will escape the dungeon and end your game instead of proceeding to the Elemental Planes.

Offering a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a high altar carries a -1 Luck penalty unless it was identified as a fake[8] - offering a known fake Amulet results in a -3 Luck penalty, a -1 alignment penalty, and that god's anger increasing by 3.[9] Offering a fake Amulet on a regular altar will print a message with no other effect.[10]

The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.

Wearing a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor no longer incurs amulet hunger.

Strategy

Outside of duping you into thinking you have the real Amulet, the cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor is generally a useless item, though not to the extent of the iron chain. The a fake Amulet in the Rogue level can potentially be used as polyfodder if you are lacking for viable amulets, though in general you are likely to already have your desired amulet(s) on hand by the time you see a fake of any kind.

Identification

A fake Amulet of Yendor can easily be confused for the real thing unless identified - many players will immediately name the Amulet of Yendor "REAL" or something similar immediately upon claiming it from the high priest of Moloch. Another easy way to distinguish between the two is to place your Amulet into a container, since the real Amulet will resist.

If you are on the ascension run and otherwise prepared for your trip to the Planes, you can also use a cursed potion of gain level instead of the up stair on DL 1: if you have a fake Amulet and lack the real deal, the potion will have no effect beyond making you "feel uneasy", while doing so with the real Amulet will take you straight to the Plane of Earth.

History

The cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor first appears in Hack 1.0.3, where it replaces the real Amulet of Yendor if it is left in a bones file. However, NetHack would not introduce the amulet as a class of item until NetHack 3.0.0.

The cheap plastic imitations that clones of the Wizard of Yendor can generate with is a reference to pre-3.1.0 versions of NetHack, where the real Amulet was held by the Wizard himself.

Messages

You hear a nearby thunderclap.
You offered a cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on an altar, and you are not deaf - if the fake Amulet was unidentified and not offered on a high altar, no other message is printed.[10]
Oh, no.
This follows the above if you offered an identified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a high altar.[9]
You realize you have made a <mistake/boo-boo>.
You offered an unidentified cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor on a high altar[9] - the latter wording occurs if you are hallucinating.

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