diff --git a/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py b/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
index 303fe89bf7..b0d7fa57f7 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ if trait1 > trait2:
 
 The static trait has a `base` value and an optional `mod`-ifier and 'mult'-iplier.
 The modifier defaults to 0, and the multiplier to 1.0, for no change in value.
-A typical use of a static trait would be a Strength stat or Skill value. That is, 
+A typical use of a static trait would be a Strength stat or Skill value. That is,
 somethingthat varies slowly or not at all, and which may be modified in-place.
 
 ```python
@@ -207,9 +207,9 @@ somethingthat varies slowly or not at all, and which may be modified in-place.
 
 A counter describes a value that can move from a base. The `.current` property
 is the thing usually modified. It starts at the `.base`. One can also add a
-modifier, which is added to both the base and to current. '.value' is then formed 
-by multiplying by the multiplier, which defaults to 1.0 for no change. The min/max 
-of the range are optional, a boundary set to None will remove it. A suggested use 
+modifier, which is added to both the base and to current. '.value' is then formed
+by multiplying by the multiplier, which defaults to 1.0 for no change. The min/max
+of the range are optional, a boundary set to None will remove it. A suggested use
 for a Counter Trait would be to track skill values.
 
 ```python
@@ -1148,7 +1148,7 @@ class Trait:
 
 class StaticTrait(Trait):
     """
-    Static Trait. This is a single value with a modifier, 
+    Static Trait. This is a single value with a modifier,
     multiplier, and no concept of a 'current' value or min/max etc.
 
     value = (base + mod) * mult
@@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@ class StaticTrait(Trait):
     def mult(self):
         """The trait's multiplier."""
         return self._data["mult"]
-    
+
     @mult.setter
     def mult(self, amount):
         if type(amount) in (int, float):
@@ -1378,7 +1378,7 @@ class CounterTrait(Trait):
     @property
     def mult(self):
         return self._data["mult"]
-    
+
     @mult.setter
     def mult(self, amount):
         if type(amount) in (int, float):
@@ -1596,11 +1596,11 @@ class GaugeTrait(CounterTrait):
             if value + self.base < self.min:
                 value = self.min - self.base
             self._data["mod"] = value
-    
+
     @property
     def mult(self):
         return self._data["mult"]
-    
+
     @mult.setter
     def mult(self, amount):
         if type(amount) in (int, float):
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/characters.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/characters.py
index 7d9565223b..c139abf30f 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/characters.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/characters.py
@@ -328,6 +328,29 @@ class EvAdventureCharacter(DefaultCharacter):
         """
         # TODO
 
+    @property
+    def hurt_level(self):
+        """
+        String describing how hurt this character is.
+        """
+        percent = max(0, min(100, 100 * (self.hp / self.hp_max)))
+        if 95 < percent <= 100:
+            return "|gPerfect|n"
+        elif 80 < percent <= 95:
+            return "|gScraped|n"
+        elif 60 < percent <= 80:
+            return "|GBruised|n"
+        elif 45 < percent <= 60:
+            return "|yHurt|n"
+        elif 30 < percent <= 45:
+            return "|yWounded|n"
+        elif 15 < percent <= 30:
+            return "|rBadly wounded|n"
+        elif 1 < percent <= 15:
+            return "|rBarely hanging on|n"
+        elif percent == 0:
+            return "|RCollapsed!|n"
+
     def heal(self, hp, healer=None):
         """
         Heal the character by a certain amount of HP.
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
index b1ae9cf816..6da926fc91 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ from collections import defaultdict
 from evennia.scripts.scripts import DefaultScript
 from evennia.typeclasses.attributes import AttributeProperty
 from evennia.utils.utils import make_iter
-from evennia.utils import evmenu
+from evennia.utils import evmenu, evtable
 from . import rules
 
 MIN_RANGE = 0
@@ -48,26 +48,37 @@ class CombatAction:
 
     """
     key = 'action'
-    status_text = "{combatant} performs an action."
+    post_action_text = "{combatant} performed an action."
+
     # move actions can be combined with other actions
     is_move_action = False
 
-    def __init__(self, combathandler):
+    def __init__(self, combathandler, combatant):
         self.combathandler = combathandler
+        self.combatant = combatant
 
     def can_use(self, combatant, *args, **kwargs):
         """
         Determine if combatant can use this action.
 
-        """
-        return  True
+        Args:
+            combatant (Object): The one performing the action.
+            *args: Any optional arguments.
+            **kwargs: Any optional keyword arguments.
 
-    def use(self, combatant, *args, **kwargs):
+        Returns:
+            tuple: (bool, motivation) - if not available, will describe why,
+                if available, should describe what the action does.
+
+        """
+        return True
+
+    def use(self, *args, **kwargs):
         """
         Use action
 
         """
-        self.combathandler.msg(self.status_text.format(combatant=combatant))
+        self.combathandler.msg(self.post_action_text.format(combatant=combatant))
 
 
 class CombatActionDoNothing(CombatAction):
@@ -75,7 +86,7 @@ class CombatActionDoNothing(CombatAction):
     Do nothing this turn.
 
     """
-    status_text = "{combatant} does nothing this turn."
+    post_action_text = "{combatant} does nothing this turn."
 
 
 class CombatActionStunt(CombatAction):
@@ -83,6 +94,28 @@ class CombatActionStunt(CombatAction):
     Perform a stunt.
 
     """
+    optimal_distance = 0
+    suboptimal_distance = 1
+    advantage = True
+    attack_type = "dexterity"
+    defense_type = "dexterity"
+
+    def can_use(self, combatant, defender, *args, **kwargs):
+        distance =  self.combathandler.distance_matrix[attacker][defender]
+
+        disadvantage = False
+        if self.suboptimal_distance == distance:
+            # stunts need to be within range
+            disadvantage = True
+        elif self.optimal_distance != distance:
+            # if we are neither at optimal nor suboptimal distance, we can't do the stunt
+            # from here.
+            return False, (f"you can't perform this stunt "
+                           f"from {range_names[distance]} distance (must be "
+                           f"{range_names[suboptimal_distance]} or, even better, "
+                           f"{range_names[optimal_distance]}).")
+
+
 
 
 
@@ -111,6 +144,12 @@ class EvAdventureCombatHandler(DefaultScript):
     # actions that will be performed before a normal action
     move_actions = ("approach", "withdraw")
 
+    def at_init(self):
+        self.ndb.actions = {
+            "do_nothing": CombatActionDoNothing,
+        }
+
+
     def _refresh_distance_matrix(self):
         """
         Refresh the distance matrix, either after movement or when a
@@ -248,6 +287,37 @@ class EvAdventureCombatHandler(DefaultScript):
             self.combatants.remove(combatant)
             self._refresh_distance_matrix()
 
+    def get_combat_summary(self, combatant):
+        """
+        Get a summary of the current combat state.
+
+        You (5/10 health)
+        Foo (Hurt) distance:   You__0__1___X____3_____4 (medium)
+        Bar (Perfect health):  You__X__1___2____3_____4 (close)
+
+        """
+        table = evtable.EvTable(border_width=0)
+
+        table.add_row(f"You ({combatant.hp} / {combatant.hp_max} health)")
+
+        dist_template = "|x(You)__{0}|x__{1}|x___{2}|x____{3}|x_____{4} |x({distname})"
+
+        for comb in self.combatants:
+
+            if comb is combatant:
+                continue
+
+            name = combatant.key
+            distance = self.distance_matrix[combatant][comb]
+            dist_map = {i: '|wX' if i == distance else i for i in range(MAX_RANGE)}
+            dist_map["distname"] = RANGE_NAMES[distance]
+            health = f"{comb.hurt_level}"
+            distance_string = dist_template.format(**dist_map)
+
+            table.add_row(f"{name} ({health})", distance_string)
+
+        return str(table)
+
     def msg(self, message, targets=None):
         """
         Central place for sending messages to combatants. This allows
@@ -399,10 +469,10 @@ class EvAdventureCombatHandler(DefaultScript):
         elif self._get_optimal_distance(attacker) != distance:
             # if we are neither at optimal nor suboptimal distance, we can't do the stunt
             # from here.
-            raise CombatFailure(f"You can't perform this stunt "
-                                f"from {RANGE_NAMES[distance]} distance (must be "
-                                f"{RANGE_NAMES[suboptimal_distance]} or, even better, "
-                                f"{RANGE_NAMES[optimal_distance]}).")
+            raise combatfailure(f"you can't perform this stunt "
+                                f"from {range_names[distance]} distance (must be "
+                                f"{range_names[suboptimal_distance]} or, even better, "
+                                f"{range_names[optimal_distance]}).")
         # quality doesn't matter for stunts, they are either successful or not
         is_success, _  = rules.EvAdventureRollEngine.opposed_saving_throw(
             attacker, defender,
@@ -582,7 +652,6 @@ def node_select_action(caller, raw_string, **kwargs):
     text = combat.get_previous_turn_status(caller)
     options = combat.get_available_options(caller)
 
-    # TODO - reshuffle options
 
     options = {
         "desc": action,