Editing Final Fantasy XII (section)

===Growth system===
As in many role-playing games (RPGs), characters "[[Levels up|level up]]" each time they earn a set number of [[experience point]]s from defeating enemies; each level gained increases the character's [[statistic (role-playing games)|statistics]] and improves performance in battle.{{sfn|Instruction manual|2006|pp=17}} Statistics include [[Health (gaming)|hit points]], the amount of damage a character can receive; strength, the power of the character's physical attacks; and magic, the potency of the character's magical spells.{{sfn|Instruction manual|2006|pp=17}}

In addition to leveling up, players may improve their characters via the License Board. The License Board is an array of panels that contain "licenses" which allow a character to perform certain actions.{{sfn|BradyGames|2006|pp=18}} The board is split into two parts; the upper part comprises Magick, Technick, Accessory, and Augment ([[Attribute (role-playing games)|stat increases]] and other permanent [[buff (computer gaming)|buffs]]) licenses, and the bottom part comprises mostly Weapon and Armor licenses.{{sfn|BradyGames|2006|pp=20}} To use a [[Skill (role-playing games)|Magick, Technick]], or piece of equipment, the character must obtain its corresponding license by spending the required amount of LP (License Points).{{sfn|BradyGames|2006|pp=18}} LP are earned in battle along with the experience points. Like the [[Sphere Grid]] in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', all characters may obtain all licenses on the board, but each Quickening and Esper license may only be activated by a single character.{{sfn|Instruction manual|2006|pp=23}}