def check_timestamp_event_type(event_list):
    """For the given event_list, determine whether physical
    or spell offensive actions take place"""
    for line in event_list:
        if 'You perform' in line \
          or 'You attack ' in line \
          or 'You shot' in line \
          or 'You miss' in line \
          or 'You fumble' in line \
          or 'evades your attack' in line:
            return 'physical'
        elif 'you cast' in line \
          or 'You hit' in line \
          or 'resists the effect' in line:
            return 'spell'

    return 'no-op'