ABILITYLIST (Game Mode: miscinfo.lst) - PCGen Documentation

# ABILITYLIST (Game Mode: miscinfo.lst)

## Status

New 5.15.10

## Syntax

`ABILITYLIST:x|x(y)`

## Parameters

- x: Text (Ability Key).
- y: Text (Ability Sub-Choices).

## What it does

- Defines a list of abilities and their choices (aka sub keys) that are included in the associated category.
- These abilities are in addition to the abilities included in the category by the TYPE tag.
- When a subkey is specified for an ability, only the listed choices will be valid for that ability in the category.
- This tag is valid only in “child” ability categpries. (See CATEGORY tag.)

## Example

`ABILITYLIST:Mounted Combat|Skill Focus (Ride)|Skill Focus (Handle Animal)|Ride-By Attack`

Defines that Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack and Skill Focus should be included in the category. However only Ride and Handle Animal will be offered if Skill Focus is chosen from this category.

`ABILITYLIST:Weapon Finesse`

Defines that Weapon Finesse should be included in the category. As no subkey is defined, the normal choices will be offered if Weapon Finesse is chosen from this category.

## Where it is Used

Used in ABILITYCATEGORY lines.

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