diff --git a/docs/source/Howtos/Beginner-Tutorial/Part3/Beginner-Tutorial-Combat-Turnbased.md b/docs/source/Howtos/Beginner-Tutorial/Part3/Beginner-Tutorial-Combat-Turnbased.md
index fef9a3b05d..f6bbf8ba95 100644
--- a/docs/source/Howtos/Beginner-Tutorial/Part3/Beginner-Tutorial-Combat-Turnbased.md
+++ b/docs/source/Howtos/Beginner-Tutorial/Part3/Beginner-Tutorial-Combat-Turnbased.md
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ class CombatActionFlee(CombatAction):
         current_turn = combathandler.turn
         started_fleeing = combathandler.fleeing_combatants[self.combatant]
         flee_timeout = combathandler.flee_timeout
-        time_left = flee_timeout - (current_turn - started_fleeing)
+        time_left = flee_timeout - (current_turn - started_fleeing) - 1
 
         if time_left > 0:
             self.msg(
@@ -372,7 +372,6 @@ class EvadventureTurnbasedCombatHandler(EvAdventureCombatBaseHandler):
 
         action.execute()
         action.post_execute()
-        self.check_stop_combat()
 
    def at_repeat(self):
         """
@@ -406,8 +405,8 @@ For `execute_next_action` :
 
 The `at_repeat` is called repeatedly every `interval` seconds that the Script fires. This is what we use to track when each round ends. 
 
-- **Lines 29-34**: In this example, we have no internal order between actions. So we simply randomize in which order they fire. 
-- **Line 36**: We set this `set` in the `queue_action` to know when everyone submitted a new action. We must make sure to unset it here before the next round. 
+- **Lines 28-33**: In this example, we have no internal order between actions. So we simply randomize in which order they fire. 
+- **Line 35**: We set this `set` in the `queue_action` to know when everyone submitted a new action. We must make sure to unset it here before the next round. 
 
 ### Check and stop combat
 
@@ -457,7 +456,7 @@ class EvadventureTurnbasedCombatHandler(EvAdventureCombatBaseHandler):
         # check if anyone managed to flee
         flee_timeout = self.flee_timeout
         for combatant, started_fleeing in self.fleeing_combatants.items():
-            if self.turn - started_fleeing >= flee_timeout:
+            if self.turn - started_fleeing >= flee_timeout - 1:
                 # if they are still alive/fleeing and have been fleeing long enough, escape
                 self.msg("|y$You() successfully $conj(flee) from combat.|n", combatant=combatant)
                 self.remove_combatant(combatant)
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
index 4f422dc6a9..989ef965c0 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_turnbased.py
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ class CombatActionFlee(CombatAction):
         current_turn = combathandler.turn
         started_fleeing = combathandler.fleeing_combatants[self.combatant]
         flee_timeout = combathandler.flee_timeout
-        time_left = flee_timeout - (current_turn - started_fleeing)
+        time_left = flee_timeout - (current_turn - started_fleeing) - 1
 
         if time_left > 0:
             self.msg(
@@ -306,7 +306,6 @@ class EvAdventureTurnbasedCombatHandler(EvAdventureCombatBaseHandler):
 
         action.execute()
         action.post_execute()
-        self.check_stop_combat()
 
     def check_stop_combat(self):
         """Check if it's time to stop combat"""
@@ -326,7 +325,7 @@ class EvAdventureTurnbasedCombatHandler(EvAdventureCombatBaseHandler):
         # check if anyone managed to flee
         flee_timeout = self.flee_timeout
         for combatant, started_fleeing in self.fleeing_combatants.items():
-            if self.turn - started_fleeing >= flee_timeout:
+            if self.turn - started_fleeing >= flee_timeout - 1:
                 # if they are still alive/fleeing and have been fleeing long enough, escape
                 self.msg("|y$You() successfully $conj(flee) from combat.|n", combatant=combatant)
                 self.remove_combatant(combatant)
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_twitch.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_twitch.py
index 88c1c9b1f8..a53cccfbda 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_twitch.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/combat_twitch.py
@@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ class CmdUseItem(_BaseTwitchCombatCommand):
             if not target:
                 return
 
-        combathandler = self.get_or_create_combathandler(self.target)
+        combathandler = self.get_or_create_combathandler(target)
         combathandler.queue_action({"key": "use", "item": item, "target": target, "dt": 3})
         combathandler.msg(
             f"$You() prepare to use {item.get_display_name(self.caller)}!", self.caller
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/commands.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/commands.py
index 01383fb20c..9ead281bb1 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/commands.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/commands.py
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ are in additional to normal Evennia commands and should be added
 to the CharacterCmdSet
 
 New commands:
-    attack/hit <target>[,...]
     inventory
     wield/wear <item>
     unwield/remove <item>
@@ -33,7 +32,6 @@ from evennia import CmdSet, Command, InterruptCommand
 from evennia.utils.evmenu import EvMenu
 from evennia.utils.utils import inherits_from
 
-from .combat import CombatFailure, join_combat
 from .enums import WieldLocation
 from .equipment import EquipmentError
 from .npcs import EvAdventureTalkativeNPC
@@ -54,51 +52,6 @@ class EvAdventureCommand(Command):
         self.args = self.args.strip()
 
 
-class CmdAttackTurnBased(EvAdventureCommand):
-    """
-    Attack a target or join an existing combat.
-
-    Usage:
-      attack <target>
-      attack <target>, <target>, ...
-
-    If the target is involved in combat already, you'll join combat with
-    the first target you specify. Attacking multiple will draw them all into
-    combat.
-
-    This will start/join turn-based, combat, where you have a limited
-    time to decide on your next action from a menu of options.
-
-    """
-
-    key = "attack"
-    aliases = ("hit",)
-
-    def parse(self):
-        super().parse()
-        self.targets = [name.strip() for name in self.args.split(",")]
-
-    def func(self):
-
-        # find if
-
-        target_objs = []
-        for target in self.targets:
-            target_obj = self.caller.search(target)
-            if not target_obj:
-                # show a warning but don't abort
-                continue
-            target_objs.append(target_obj)
-
-        if target_objs:
-            try:
-                join_combat(self.caller, *target_objs, session=self.session)
-            except CombatFailure as err:
-                self.caller.msg(f"|r{err}|n")
-        else:
-            self.caller.msg("|rFound noone to attack.|n")
-
-
 class CmdInventory(EvAdventureCommand):
     """
     View your inventory
@@ -269,15 +222,19 @@ def _accept_or_reject_gift(caller, raw_string, **kwargs):
                 item.move_to(caller, quiet=True, move_type="give")
             except EquipmentError:
                 caller.location.msg_contents(
-                    f"$You({giver.key.key}) $conj(try) to give "
-                    f"{item.key} to $You({caller.key}), but they can't accept it since their "
-                    "inventory is full.",
+                    (
+                        f"$You({giver.key.key}) $conj(try) to give "
+                        f"{item.key} to $You({caller.key}), but they can't accept it since their "
+                        "inventory is full."
+                    ),
                     mapping={giver.key: giver, caller.key: caller},
                 )
             else:
                 caller.location.msg_contents(
-                    f"$You({giver.key}) $conj(give) {item.key} to $You({caller.key}), "
-                    "and they accepted the offer.",
+                    (
+                        f"$You({giver.key}) $conj(give) {item.key} to $You({caller.key}), "
+                        "and they accepted the offer."
+                    ),
                     mapping={giver.key: giver, caller.key: caller},
                 )
         giver.ndb._evmenu.close_menu()
@@ -455,7 +412,6 @@ class EvAdventureCmdSet(CmdSet):
     key = "evadventure"
 
     def at_cmdset_creation(self):
-        self.add(CmdAttackTurnBased())
         self.add(CmdInventory())
         self.add(CmdWieldOrWear())
         self.add(CmdRemove())
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_combat.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_combat.py
index afc4be73bb..1df39859a0 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_combat.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_combat.py
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ class TestCombatActionsBase(_CombatTestBase):
         runestone = create.create_object(EvAdventureRunestone, key="ice rune")
 
         # check hands are empty
-        self.assertEqual(self.combatant.weapon.key, "Empty Fists")
+        self.assertEqual(self.combatant.weapon.key, "Bare hands")
         self.assertEqual(self.combatant.equipment.slots[WieldLocation.WEAPON_HAND], None)
         self.assertEqual(self.combatant.equipment.slots[WieldLocation.TWO_HANDS], None)
 
@@ -505,8 +505,8 @@ class EvAdventureTurnbasedCombatHandlerTest(_CombatTestBase):
         action_dict = {"key": "flee"}
 
         # first flee records the fleeing state
+        self.combathandler.flee_timeout = 2  # to make sure
         self._run_actions(action_dict)
-        self.combathandler.flee_timeout = 1  # to make sure
         self.assertEqual(self.combathandler.turn, 1)
         self.assertEqual(self.combathandler.fleeing_combatants[self.combatant], 1)
 
@@ -612,7 +612,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
         self.combatant_combathandler.get_sides = Mock(return_value=([], []))
         self.combatant_combathandler.check_stop_combat()
         self.combatant.msg.assert_called_with(
-            text=("The combat is over. Still standing: You.", {}), from_obj=self.combatant
+            text=("The combat is over.", {}), from_obj=self.combatant
         )
 
     @patch("evennia.contrib.tutorials.evadventure.combat_twitch.unrepeat", new=Mock())
@@ -628,7 +628,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
         self.call(combat_twitch.CmdAttack(), self.target.key, "You attack testmonster!")
         self.assertEqual(
             self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict,
-            {"key": "attack", "target": self.target, "dt": 3},
+            {"key": "attack", "target": self.target, "dt": 3, "repeat": True},
         )
 
     @patch("evennia.contrib.tutorials.evadventure.combat_twitch.unrepeat", new=Mock())
@@ -641,6 +641,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
             "advantage": True,
             "stunt_type": Ability.STR,
             "defense_type": Ability.STR,
+            "dt": 3,
         }
         foil_result = {
             "key": "stunt",
@@ -649,6 +650,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
             "advantage": False,
             "stunt_type": Ability.STR,
             "defense_type": Ability.STR,
+            "dt": 3,
         }
 
         self.call(
@@ -693,7 +695,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
         self.call(combat_twitch.CmdUseItem(), "potion", "You prepare to use potion!")
         self.assertEqual(
             self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict,
-            {"key": "use", "item": item, "target": self.combatant},
+            {"key": "use", "item": item, "target": self.combatant, "dt": 3},
         )
 
         self.call(
@@ -703,7 +705,7 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
         )
         self.assertEqual(
             self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict,
-            {"key": "use", "item": item, "target": self.target},
+            {"key": "use", "item": item, "target": self.target, "dt": 3},
         )
 
     @patch("evennia.contrib.tutorials.evadventure.combat_twitch.unrepeat", new=Mock())
@@ -715,9 +717,11 @@ class TestEvAdventureTwitchCombatHandler(EvenniaCommandTestMixin, _CombatTestBas
         )
 
         self.call(combat_twitch.CmdWield(), "sword", "You reach for sword!")
-        self.assertEqual(self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict, {"key": "wield", "item": sword})
+        self.assertEqual(
+            self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict, {"key": "wield", "item": sword, "dt": 3}
+        )
 
         self.call(combat_twitch.CmdWield(), "runestone", "You reach for runestone!")
         self.assertEqual(
-            self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict, {"key": "wield", "item": runestone}
+            self.combatant_combathandler.action_dict, {"key": "wield", "item": runestone, "dt": 3}
         )
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_commands.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_commands.py
index 05f4d1fb58..f669665c9a 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_commands.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_commands.py
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ Test the EvAdventure commands.
 from unittest.mock import call, patch
 
 from anything import Something
-
 from evennia.utils.create import create_object
 from evennia.utils.test_resources import BaseEvenniaCommandTest
 
@@ -34,18 +33,6 @@ You use 0/11 equipment slots.
 """.strip(),
         )
 
-    @patch("evennia.contrib.tutorials.evadventure.commands.join_combat")
-    def test_attack(self, mock_join_combat):
-        self.location.allow_combat = True
-
-        target = create_object(EvAdventureMob, key="Ogre", location=self.location)
-
-        self.call(commands.CmdAttackTurnBased(), "ogre", "")
-
-        mock_join_combat.assert_called_with(self.char1, target, session=Something)
-
-        target.delete()
-
     def test_wield_or_wear(self):
         self.char1.equipment.add(self.helmet)
         self.char1.equipment.add(self.weapon)
@@ -85,7 +72,6 @@ You use 0/11 equipment slots.
 
     @patch("evennia.contrib.tutorials.evadventure.commands.EvMenu")
     def test_give__item(self, mock_EvMenu):
-
         self.char1.equipment.add(self.helmet)
         recipient = create_object(EvAdventureCharacter, key="Friend", location=self.location)
 
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_npcs.py b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_npcs.py
index 124c48b218..b79058e7e7 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_npcs.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/tutorials/evadventure/tests/test_npcs.py
@@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ class TestNPCBase(EvenniaTest):
         )
 
         self.assertEqual(npc.hp_multiplier, 4)
-        self.assertEqual(npc.hp, 16)
+        self.assertEqual(npc.hp_max, 16)
         self.assertEqual(npc.strength, 4)
         self.assertEqual(npc.charisma, 4)
diff --git a/evennia/scripts/scripts.py b/evennia/scripts/scripts.py
index 1b8b459b96..7abd589c34 100644
--- a/evennia/scripts/scripts.py
+++ b/evennia/scripts/scripts.py
@@ -128,7 +128,6 @@ class ExtendedLoopingCall(LoopingCall):
         if self.running and self.interval > 0:
             total_runtime = self.clock.seconds() - self.starttime
             interval = self.start_delay or self.interval
-            print("next_call_time:", total_runtime, interval, self.clock.seconds(), self.starttime)
             return max(0, interval - (total_runtime % self.interval))