Vinnie the Vendor is a new way the devs have implemented so that people can try an elixer.
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He offers you to try one or save it for another time and even take you to the platinum store.
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He offers you a Triple Elixer containing Triple Experience Gain, Triple Damage, Triple Armor and a boost of Speed and Luck for 15 minutes..... All for FREE!
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He offers to also take you to the platinum store.
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/...2/238b3843.jpg
He is also in all campaigns if Alterra, even premium campaigns purchased with platinum.
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/...2/ef593361.jpg
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