--- a/skaapsteker/sprites/items.py	Sat Apr 09 21:12:36 2011 +0200
+++ b/skaapsteker/sprites/items.py	Sat Apr 09 21:29:13 2011 +0200
@@ -224,17 +224,63 @@
 
     image_file = None
     tail_type = None
+    help_msg = None
 
     def player_action(self, player):
         player.add_tail(self.tail_type)
+        notify(self.help_msg)
         self.remove()
 
 
 class ShapeshiftTail(Tail):
     image_file = 'icons/tails/shapeshifted.png'
     tail_type = 'shapeshift'
+    help_msg = "Shapeshifting tail. Press C to shape shift." \
+               " Your powers are more limited while in human form."
 
 
 class FireballTail(Tail):
     image_file = 'icons/tails/fireball.png'
     tail_type = 'fireball'
+    help_msg = "Fireball tail. The X attack key now shoots fireballs."
+
+
+class SprintTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/sprint.png'
+    tail_type = 'sprint'
+    help_msg = "Sprint tail. Double-tap the left or right arrow key to" \
+               " sprint for a few seconds."
+
+
+class InvisibilityTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/invisibility.png'
+    tail_type = 'invisibility'
+    help_msg = "Invisibility tail. Press V to become invisible for a few seconds." \
+               " You become visible again if you attack or interact with others."
+
+
+class FlightTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/flight.png'
+    tail_type = 'flight'
+    help_msg = "Flight tail. Double-tap up to fly. Press down while on the ground to land." \
+               " If you stay in the air too long you'll tire and fall."
+
+
+class ShieldTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/shield.png'
+    tail_type = 'shield'
+    help_msg = "Shield tail. If you get hit, your mystical shield will protect you for" \
+               " one second. After that it'll need a little time to recharge."
+
+
+class StealTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/steal.png'
+    tail_type = 'steal'
+    help_msg = "Life-stealing tail. If you projectiles hit your enemies, you steal some" \
+               " of their life."
+
+
+class LightningTail(Tail):
+    image_file = 'icons/tails/lightning.png'
+    tail_type = 'lightning'
+    help_msg = "Lightning tail. The Z attack now shoots lightning bolts."

--- a/skaapsteker/sprites/player.py	Sat Apr 09 21:12:36 2011 +0200
+++ b/skaapsteker/sprites/player.py	Sat Apr 09 21:29:13 2011 +0200
@@ -360,6 +360,10 @@
         elif self._me.item is not None and self.on_solid:
             self.drop_item()
 
+    def add_tail(self, tail_type):
+        if tail_type not in self._me.tails:
+            self._me.tails.append(tail_type)
+
     def _bite_attack(self):
         self.invisible = 0
         self.attacking = 2