A Possible Alternative for the Server Upgrade

I had a thought today that I just want to capture here so I don't forget it.  Rather than give the server the complete overhaul that I described in my last blog post, I think I can get by with a better, simpler, more maintainable option.

In the current system, MHServerModule uses MHClientInfo's output stream to send messages to the client. Here's my new idea:

1. Move the send() method from MHServerModule into MHClientInfo.  
2. Extend MHClientInfo into MHLocalClientInfo and override the send() method to talk straight to MHLocalClient.
3. When a client connects to MHServerModule, the method of connection will determine which version of the client info object is instantiated for that client.  If it's a network connection, it will associate an MHClientInfo with that user. Otherwise, it will use MHLocalClientInfo instead.
4. MHServerModule will continue to run the listener thread automatically so the same server can be used for local or networked play without modification or subclassing.

I can't wait to see if this idea is as great as I think it is. Of course I'll continue to post my progress here.