# Declare Generic List Variable

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## Description

Declare a Generic List variable with a custom Identifier. Variable declarations do not require an event node to trigger. They are automatically performed when the node graph script is run.

## Node Type

Nodes fall into two basic categories: Data and Execution. This node Executes a function when the game loads.

## Inputs

| Input         | Type       | Required | Description                                                                                    |
| ------------- | ---------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Identifier    | String     | Yes      | The string id for this variable.                                                               |
| Initial Value | (anything) | No       | A list if any that the variable holds when the game starts.                                    |
| Scope         | Scope      | Yes      | Determines if this item can be accessed by other brains, and what the item is associated with. |

## Outputs

| Output | Type | Description |
| ------ | ---- | ----------- |
| N/A    | N/A  | N/A         |

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