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'''Agility''' is one of the seven [[Aptitudes]], the basic statistics that paint a [[character]] in the broadest possible brush strokes (from a mechanical perspective). As an aptitude, it is meant as a coarse representation of the character's capacity to direct their physical efforts precisely - this is best contrasted against the other two "physical" aptitudes, [[Strength]] (their capacity for peak physical effort) and [[Hardiness]] (their capacity to sustain that effort over time). Unsurprisingly, it is the statistic used as the basis of a number of physical [[skills]], especially those used in the combat system, and for other benefits, some of which are described below.

=== Use of Agility Checks ===
Like all aptitudes, Strength can be used to resolve a [[challenge]] as though it was a skill. This is most appropriately done when something is a question of physical agility only, and knowledge or skillset are not a factor. For example, maintaining a footing on a lurching surface would be an appropriate agility check, but dodging an attack or aiming a weapon would be better covered with specific skills.

=== Use for Pools ===
While pools are as varied as the [[settings]] that use them, there are a few common pools predefined as starting points that are available to setting developers to include whole-cloth in their settings. Several of these are derived from strength:
* [[Movement Pool]] is used in the expanded [[combat]] rules that include a tactical grid model, and derives entirely from Agility.

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