A Question About Static Variables

I have a dictionary of abilities which each refer to classes. This way I can set a characters ability slot (think like in an MMO) by simply going ability[0] = abilityList["Shoot"]. I didn't want every character to contain a copy of this list, but I wanted them all to have access to it. All character derive from the same class. Is a static variable appropriate for this situation? Also, when I have it create these static variables what happens if i have multiples of that objects, is the variable only created and set once?

 

Yes, a static variable means there can only ever be one instance of it.

--Eric

 

Alright, thank you very much!