# POOL (Game Mode: miscinfo.lst)

## Status

New 5.11.1

## Syntax

`POOL:x`

## Parameters

- x: Number, Variable, or Formula (Ability pool value)

## What it does

- Used in ABILITYCATEGORY lines to establish the number, variable, or formula to use to calculate the pool size for this category of ability.
- If a variable is used it MUST be defined using the `DEFINE` tag.

## Example

`POOL:TL/2`

The ability pool equals a value equal to that of half the character’s total level.

## Where it is used

Used in ABILITYCATEGORY lines in the miscinfo.lst and abilitycategory.lst files.

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