Based On The Gumshoe System By Robin D. Laws Official

: Players can spend points from their general ability pools before rolling to add a +1 bonus per point spent to their result. Popular GUMSHOE Games

: Used for action-oriented tasks where the outcome is uncertain, such as combat, athletic feats, or driving.

: These work automatically . If a character has the relevant ability (e.g., Forensic Accounting, Cop Talk) and is in a scene with a "core clue," they find it without rolling dice.