diff --git a/client/scenes/base_scene.cpp b/client/base_scene.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/base_scene.cpp
rename to client/base_scene.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/base_scene.hpp b/client/base_scene.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/base_scene.hpp
rename to client/base_scene.hpp
diff --git a/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.cpp b/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe3ba48
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#include "ip_operators.hpp"
+
+bool operator==(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs) {
+	return lhs.host == rhs.host && lhs.port == rhs.port;
+}
+
+bool operator!=(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs) {
+	return !(lhs == rhs);
+}
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diff --git a/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.hpp b/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cdfff9e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/client_utilities/ip_operators.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#ifndef IPOPERATORS_HPP_
+#define IPOPERATORS_HPP_
+
+#include "SDL/SDL_net.h"
+
+//these should've come standard
+bool operator==(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs);
+bool operator!=(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs);
+
+#endif
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diff --git a/client/scenes/in_world.hpp b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world.hpp
similarity index 89%
rename from client/scenes/in_world.hpp
rename to client/gameplay_scenes/in_world.hpp
index 7ce1288..7dfa1fc 100644
--- a/client/scenes/in_world.hpp
+++ b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world.hpp
@@ -96,12 +96,18 @@ protected:
 	void HandleCharacterCreate(CharacterPacket* const);
 	void HandleCharacterDelete(CharacterPacket* const);
 	void HandleCharacterQueryExists(CharacterPacket* const);
-	void HandleCharacterSetRoom(CharacterPacket* const);
-	void HandleCharacterSetOrigin(CharacterPacket* const);
-	void HandleCharacterSetMotion(CharacterPacket* const);
+	void HandleCharacterMovement(CharacterPacket* const);
+	void HandleCharacterAttack(CharacterPacket* const);
+
+	//monster management
+	void HandleMonsterCreate(MonsterPacket* const);
+	void HandleMonsterDelete(MonsterPacket* const);
+	void HandleMonsterQueryExists(MonsterPacket* const);
+	void HandleMonsterMovement(MonsterPacket* const);
+	void HandleMonsterAttack(MonsterPacket* const);
 
 	//player movement
-	void SendLocalCharacterMotion();
+	void SendLocalCharacterMovement();
 	std::list<BoundingBox> GenerateCollisionGrid(Entity*, int tileWidth, int tileHeight);
 
 	//indexes
diff --git a/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_entities.cpp b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_entities.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7fd7155
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_entities.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,220 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#include "in_world.hpp"
+
+#include "channels.hpp"
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include <sstream>
+#include <stdexcept>
+
+//-------------------------
+//character management
+//-------------------------
+
+//DOCS: preexisting characters will result in query responses
+//DOCS: new characters will result in create messages
+//DOCS: this client's character will exist in both (skipped)
+
+void InWorld::HandleCharacterCreate(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//prevent double message
+	if (characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex) != characterMap.end()) {
+		std::ostringstream msg;
+		msg << "Double character creation event; ";
+		msg << "Index: " << argPacket->characterIndex << "; ";
+		msg << "Handle: " << argPacket->handle;
+		throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
+	}
+
+	//implicity create and retrieve the entity
+	BaseCharacter* character = &characterMap[argPacket->characterIndex];
+
+	//fill the character's info
+	character->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
+	character->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
+	character->SetBounds({CHARACTER_BOUNDS_X, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_Y, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_WIDTH, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_HEIGHT});
+	character->SetHandle(argPacket->handle);
+	character->SetAvatar(argPacket->avatar);
+	character->SetOwner(argPacket->accountIndex);
+	character->CorrectSprite();
+
+	//check for this player's character
+	if (character->GetOwner() == accountIndex) {
+		localCharacter = static_cast<LocalCharacter*>(character);
+
+		//focus the camera on this character
+		camera.marginX = (camera.width / 2 - localCharacter->GetSprite()->GetImage()->GetClipW() / 2);
+		camera.marginY = (camera.height/ 2 - localCharacter->GetSprite()->GetImage()->GetClipH() / 2);
+
+		//focus on this character's info
+		characterIndex = argPacket->characterIndex;
+		roomIndex = argPacket->roomIndex;
+	}
+
+	//debug
+	std::cout << "Create, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleCharacterDelete(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//ignore if this character doesn't exist
+	std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator characterIt = characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex);
+	if (characterIt == characterMap.end()) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//check for this player's character
+	if ((*characterIt).second.GetOwner() == accountIndex) {
+		localCharacter = nullptr;
+
+		//clear the camera
+		camera.marginX = 0;
+		camera.marginY = 0;
+
+		//clear the room
+		roomIndex = -1;
+	}
+
+	//remove this character
+	characterMap.erase(characterIt);
+
+	//debug
+	std::cout << "Delete, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleCharacterQueryExists(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//prevent a double message about this player's character
+	if (argPacket->accountIndex == accountIndex) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//ignore characters in a different room (sub-optimal)
+	if (argPacket->roomIndex != roomIndex) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//implicitly construct the character if it doesn't exist
+	BaseCharacter* character = &characterMap[argPacket->characterIndex];
+
+	//set/update the character's info
+	character->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
+	character->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
+	character->SetBounds({CHARACTER_BOUNDS_X, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_Y, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_WIDTH, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_HEIGHT});
+	character->SetHandle(argPacket->handle);
+	character->SetAvatar(argPacket->avatar);
+	character->SetOwner(argPacket->accountIndex);
+	character->CorrectSprite();
+
+	//debug
+	std::cout << "Query, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleCharacterMovement(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO: Authentication
+	if (argPacket->characterIndex == characterIndex) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//check that this character exists
+	std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator characterIt = characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex);
+	if (characterIt != characterMap.end()) {
+		//set the origin and motion
+		characterIt->second.SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
+		characterIt->second.SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
+		characterIt->second.CorrectSprite();
+	}
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleCharacterAttack(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO: attack animation
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//monster management
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::HandleMonsterCreate(MonsterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleMonsterDelete(MonsterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleMonsterQueryExists(MonsterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleMonsterMovement(MonsterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleMonsterAttack(MonsterPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//TODO
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//player movement
+//-------------------------
+
+//TODO: add a "movement" packet type
+void InWorld::SendLocalCharacterMovement() {
+	CharacterPacket newPacket;
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT;
+
+	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
+	newPacket.characterIndex = characterIndex;
+	newPacket.roomIndex = roomIndex;
+	newPacket.origin = localCharacter->GetOrigin();
+	newPacket.motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
+
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+}
+
+std::list<BoundingBox> InWorld::GenerateCollisionGrid(Entity* ptr, int tileWidth, int tileHeight) {
+	//prepare for collisions
+	BoundingBox wallBounds = {0, 0, tileWidth, tileHeight};
+	std::list<BoundingBox> boxList;
+
+	//NOTE: for loops were too dense to work with, so I've just used while loops
+
+	//outer loop
+	wallBounds.x = snapToBase((double)wallBounds.w, ptr->GetOrigin().x);
+	while(wallBounds.x < (ptr->GetOrigin() + ptr->GetBounds()).x + ptr->GetBounds().w) {
+		//inner loop
+		wallBounds.y = snapToBase((double)wallBounds.h, ptr->GetOrigin().y);
+		while(wallBounds.y < (ptr->GetOrigin() + ptr->GetBounds()).y + ptr->GetBounds().h) {
+			//check to see if this tile is solid
+			if (regionPager.GetSolid(wallBounds.x / wallBounds.w, wallBounds.y / wallBounds.h)) {
+				//push onto the box set
+				boxList.push_front(wallBounds);
+			}
+
+			//increment
+			wallBounds.y += wallBounds.h;
+		}
+
+		//increment
+		wallBounds.x += wallBounds.w;
+	}
+
+	return std::move(boxList);
+}
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diff --git a/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_networking.cpp b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_networking.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..db23ce1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_networking.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,264 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#include "in_world.hpp"
+
+#include "channels.hpp"
+#include "ip_operators.hpp"
+#include "terminal_error.hpp"
+
+#include <chrono>
+#include <sstream>
+#include <stdexcept>
+
+//-------------------------
+//Basic connections
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::HandlePacket(SerialPacket* const argPacket) {
+	switch(argPacket->type) {
+		//heartbeat system
+		case SerialPacketType::PING:
+			HandlePing(static_cast<ServerPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::PONG:
+			HandlePong(static_cast<ServerPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+
+		//game server connections
+		case SerialPacketType::LOGOUT_RESPONSE:
+			HandleLogoutResponse(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_RESPONSE:
+			HandleDisconnectResponse(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_FORCED:
+			HandleDisconnectForced(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+
+		//map management
+		case SerialPacketType::REGION_CONTENT:
+			HandleRegionContent(static_cast<RegionPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+
+		//character management
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_CREATE:
+			HandleCharacterCreate(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_DELETE:
+			HandleCharacterDelete(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS:
+			HandleCharacterQueryExists(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT:
+			HandleCharacterMovement(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_ATTACK:
+			HandleCharacterAttack(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+
+		//monster management
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_CREATE:
+			HandleMonsterCreate(static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_DELETE:
+			HandleMonsterDelete(static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_EXISTS:
+			HandleMonsterQueryExists(static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_MOVEMENT:
+			HandleMonsterMovement(static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_ATTACK:
+			HandleMonsterAttack(static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+
+		//rejection messages
+		case SerialPacketType::REGION_REJECTION:
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_REJECTION:
+			throw(terminal_error(static_cast<TextPacket*>(argPacket)->text));
+		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REJECTION:
+			throw(std::runtime_error(static_cast<TextPacket*>(argPacket)->text));
+		break;
+
+		//errors
+		default: {
+			std::ostringstream msg;
+			msg << "Unknown SerialPacketType encountered in InWorld: " << static_cast<int>(argPacket->type);
+			throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
+		}
+		break;
+	}
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandlePing(ServerPacket* const argPacket) {
+	ServerPacket newPacket;
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::PONG;
+	network.SendTo(argPacket->srcAddress, &newPacket);
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandlePong(ServerPacket* const argPacket) {
+	if (*network.GetIPAddress(Channels::SERVER) != argPacket->srcAddress) {
+		throw(std::runtime_error("Heartbeat message received from an unknown source"));
+	}
+	attemptedBeats = 0;
+	lastBeat = Clock::now();
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//Connection control
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::SendLogoutRequest() {
+	ClientPacket newPacket;
+
+	//send a logout request
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::LOGOUT_REQUEST;
+	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
+
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+}
+
+void InWorld::SendDisconnectRequest() {
+	ClientPacket newPacket;
+
+	//send a disconnect request
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_REQUEST;
+	newPacket.clientIndex = clientIndex;
+
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+}
+
+void InWorld::SendShutdownRequest() {
+	ClientPacket newPacket;
+
+	//send a shutdown request
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REQUEST;
+	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
+
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleLogoutResponse(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
+	if (localCharacter) {
+		characterMap.erase(characterIndex);
+		localCharacter = nullptr;
+	}
+
+	accountIndex = -1;
+	characterIndex = -1;
+
+	//reset the camera
+	camera.marginX = camera.marginY = 0;
+
+	//because, why not? I guess...
+	SendDisconnectRequest();
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleDisconnectResponse(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
+	HandleLogoutResponse(argPacket);//shortcut
+	SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
+	ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "You have successfully logged out";
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleDisconnectForced(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
+	HandleDisconnectResponse(argPacket);//shortcut
+	SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
+	ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "You have been forcibly disconnected by the server";
+}
+
+void InWorld::CheckHeartBeat() {
+	//check the connection (heartbeat)
+	if (Clock::now() - lastBeat > std::chrono::seconds(3)) {
+		if (attemptedBeats > 2) {
+			//escape to the disconnect screen
+			SendDisconnectRequest();
+			SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
+			ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "Error: Lost connection to the server";
+		}
+		else {
+			ServerPacket newPacket;
+			newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::PING;
+			network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+
+			attemptedBeats++;
+			lastBeat = Clock::now();
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//map management
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::SendRegionRequest(int roomIndex, int x, int y) {
+	RegionPacket packet;
+
+	//pack the region's data
+	packet.type = SerialPacketType::REGION_REQUEST;
+	packet.roomIndex = roomIndex;
+	packet.x = x;
+	packet.y = y;
+
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &packet);
+}
+
+void InWorld::HandleRegionContent(RegionPacket* const argPacket) {
+	//replace existing regions
+	regionPager.UnloadIf([&](Region const& region) -> bool {
+		return region.GetX() == argPacket->x && region.GetY() == argPacket->y;
+	});
+	regionPager.PushRegion(argPacket->region);
+
+	//clean up after the serial code
+	delete argPacket->region;
+	argPacket->region = nullptr;
+}
+
+void InWorld::UpdateMap() {
+	if (roomIndex == -1) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//these represent the zone of regions that the client needs loaded, including the mandatory buffers (+1/-1)
+	int xStart = snapToBase(REGION_WIDTH, camera.x/tileSheet.GetTileW()) - REGION_WIDTH;
+	int xEnd = snapToBase(REGION_WIDTH, (camera.x+camera.width)/tileSheet.GetTileW()) + REGION_WIDTH;
+
+	int yStart = snapToBase(REGION_HEIGHT, camera.y/tileSheet.GetTileH()) - REGION_HEIGHT;
+	int yEnd = snapToBase(REGION_HEIGHT, (camera.y+camera.height)/tileSheet.GetTileH()) + REGION_HEIGHT;
+
+	//prune distant regions
+	regionPager.GetContainer()->remove_if([&](Region const& region) -> bool {
+		return region.GetX() < xStart || region.GetX() > xEnd || region.GetY() < yStart || region.GetY() > yEnd;
+	});
+
+	//request empty regions within this zone
+	for (int i = xStart; i <= xEnd; i += REGION_WIDTH) {
+		for (int j = yStart; j <= yEnd; j += REGION_HEIGHT) {
+			if (!regionPager.FindRegion(i, j)) {
+				SendRegionRequest(roomIndex, i, j);
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
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diff --git a/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_scene_components.cpp b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_scene_components.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..55ed44d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/gameplay_scenes/in_world_scene_components.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,305 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#include "in_world.hpp"
+
+#include "channels.hpp"
+#include "utility.hpp"
+
+#include "terminal_error.hpp"
+#include <stdexcept>
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <cmath>
+#include <iostream>
+#include <sstream>
+
+//-------------------------
+//Public access members
+//-------------------------
+
+InWorld::InWorld(int* const argClientIndex,	int* const argAccountIndex):
+	clientIndex(*argClientIndex),
+	accountIndex(*argAccountIndex)
+{
+	//setup the utility objects
+	buttonImage.LoadSurface(config["dir.interface"] + "button_menu.bmp");
+	buttonImage.SetClipH(buttonImage.GetClipH()/3);
+	font.LoadSurface(config["dir.fonts"] + "pk_white_8.bmp");
+
+	//pass the utility objects
+	disconnectButton.SetImage(&buttonImage);
+	disconnectButton.SetFont(&font);
+	shutDownButton.SetImage(&buttonImage);
+	shutDownButton.SetFont(&font);
+
+	//set the button positions
+	disconnectButton.SetX(50);
+	disconnectButton.SetY(50 + buttonImage.GetClipH() * 0);
+	shutDownButton.SetX(50);
+	shutDownButton.SetY(50 + buttonImage.GetClipH() * 1);
+
+	//set the button texts
+	disconnectButton.SetText("Disconnect");
+	shutDownButton.SetText("Shut Down");
+
+	//load the tilesheet
+	//TODO: add the tilesheet to the map system
+	//TODO: Tile size and tile sheet should be loaded elsewhere
+	tileSheet.Load(config["dir.tilesets"] + "overworld.bmp", 32, 32);
+
+	//Send the character data
+	//TODO: login scene, prompt, etc.
+	CharacterPacket newPacket;
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_LOAD;
+	strncpy(newPacket.handle, config["client.handle"].c_str(), PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+	strncpy(newPacket.avatar, config["client.avatar"].c_str(), PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+
+	//query the world state
+	memset(&newPacket, 0, MAX_PACKET_SIZE);
+	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS;
+	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
+
+	//set the camera's values
+	camera.width = GetScreen()->w;
+	camera.height = GetScreen()->h;
+
+	//debug
+	//
+}
+
+InWorld::~InWorld() {
+	//unload the local data
+	characterMap.clear();
+	monsterMap.clear();
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//Frame loop
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::FrameStart() {
+	//
+}
+
+void InWorld::Update() {
+	//create and zero the buffer
+	SerialPacket* packetBuffer = reinterpret_cast<SerialPacket*>(new char[MAX_PACKET_SIZE]);
+	memset(packetBuffer, 0, MAX_PACKET_SIZE);
+
+	try {
+		//suck in and process all waiting packets
+		while(network.Receive(packetBuffer)) {
+			HandlePacket(packetBuffer);
+		}
+	}
+	catch(terminal_error& e) {
+		throw(e);
+	}
+	catch(std::exception& e) {
+		std::cerr << "HandlePacket Error: " << e.what() << std::endl;
+	}
+
+	//free the buffer
+	delete reinterpret_cast<char*>(packetBuffer);
+
+	//heartbeat system
+	CheckHeartBeat();
+
+	//update all entities
+	for (auto& it : characterMap) {
+		it.second.Update();
+	}
+	for (auto& it : monsterMap) {
+		it.second.Update();
+	}
+
+	//update the map
+	UpdateMap();
+
+	//skip the rest without a local character
+	if (!localCharacter) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//get the collidable boxes
+	std::list<BoundingBox> boxList = GenerateCollisionGrid(localCharacter, tileSheet.GetTileW(), tileSheet.GetTileH());
+
+	//process the collisions
+	if (localCharacter->ProcessCollisionGrid(boxList)) {
+		localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
+		SendLocalCharacterMovement();
+	}
+
+	//update the camera
+	camera.x = localCharacter->GetOrigin().x - camera.marginX;
+	camera.y = localCharacter->GetOrigin().y - camera.marginY;
+}
+
+void InWorld::FrameEnd() {
+	//
+}
+
+void InWorld::RenderFrame() {
+	SDL_FillRect(GetScreen(), 0, 0);
+	Render(GetScreen());
+	SDL_Flip(GetScreen());
+	fps.Calculate();
+}
+
+void InWorld::Render(SDL_Surface* const screen) {
+	//draw the map
+	for (std::list<Region>::iterator it = regionPager.GetContainer()->begin(); it != regionPager.GetContainer()->end(); it++) {
+		tileSheet.DrawRegionTo(screen, &(*it), camera.x, camera.y);
+	}
+
+	//draw the entities
+	for (auto& it : characterMap) {
+		//TODO: depth ordering
+		it.second.DrawTo(screen, camera.x, camera.y);
+	}
+	for (auto& it : monsterMap) {
+		//TODO: depth ordering
+		it.second.DrawTo(screen, camera.x, camera.y);
+	}
+
+	//draw UI
+	disconnectButton.DrawTo(screen);
+	shutDownButton.DrawTo(screen);
+	font.DrawStringTo(to_string_custom(fps.GetFrameRate()), screen, 0, 0);
+}
+
+//-------------------------
+//Event handlers
+//-------------------------
+
+void InWorld::QuitEvent() {
+	//two-step logout
+	SendDisconnectRequest();
+	SetNextScene(SceneList::QUIT);
+}
+
+void InWorld::MouseMotion(SDL_MouseMotionEvent const& motion) {
+	disconnectButton.MouseMotion(motion);
+	shutDownButton.MouseMotion(motion);
+}
+
+void InWorld::MouseButtonDown(SDL_MouseButtonEvent const& button) {
+	disconnectButton.MouseButtonDown(button);
+	shutDownButton.MouseButtonDown(button);
+}
+
+void InWorld::MouseButtonUp(SDL_MouseButtonEvent const& button) {
+	if (disconnectButton.MouseButtonUp(button) == Button::State::HOVER && button.button == SDL_BUTTON_LEFT) {
+		SendLogoutRequest();
+	}
+	if (shutDownButton.MouseButtonUp(button) == Button::State::HOVER && button.button == SDL_BUTTON_LEFT) {
+		SendShutdownRequest();
+	}
+}
+
+void InWorld::KeyDown(SDL_KeyboardEvent const& key) {
+	//hotkeys
+	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
+		case SDLK_ESCAPE:
+			//TODO: the escape key should actually control menus and stuff
+			SendLogoutRequest();
+		return;
+	}
+
+	//character movement
+	if (!localCharacter) {
+		return;
+	}
+	Vector2 motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
+	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
+		case SDLK_w:
+			motion.y -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+		break;
+		case SDLK_a:
+			motion.x -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+		break;
+		case SDLK_s:
+			motion.y += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+		break;
+		case SDLK_d:
+			motion.x += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+		break;
+		default:
+			//DOCS: prevents wrong keys screwing with character movement
+			return;
+	}
+	//handle diagonals
+	if (motion.x != 0 && motion.y != 0) {
+		motion *= CHARACTER_WALKING_MOD;
+	}
+	//set the info
+	localCharacter->SetMotion(motion);
+	localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
+	SendLocalCharacterMovement();
+}
+
+void InWorld::KeyUp(SDL_KeyboardEvent const& key) {
+	//character movement
+	if (!localCharacter) {
+		return;
+	}
+	Vector2 motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
+	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
+		case SDLK_w:
+			motion.y = std::min(0.0, motion.y += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
+		break;
+		case SDLK_a:
+			motion.x = std::min(0.0, motion.x += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
+		break;
+		case SDLK_s:
+			motion.y = std::max(0.0, motion.y -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
+		break;
+		case SDLK_d:
+			motion.x = std::max(0.0, motion.x -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
+		break;
+		default:
+			//DOCS: prevents wrong keys screwing with character movement
+			return;
+	}
+	//BUGFIX: reset cardinal direction speed on key release
+	if (motion.x > 0) {
+		motion.x = CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+	}
+	else if (motion.x < 0) {
+		motion.x = -CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+	}
+	if (motion.y > 0) {
+		motion.y = CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+	}
+	else if (motion.y < 0) {
+		motion.y = -CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
+	}
+	//handle diagonals
+	if (motion.x != 0 && motion.y != 0) {
+		motion *= CHARACTER_WALKING_MOD;
+	}
+	//set the info
+	localCharacter->SetMotion(motion);
+	localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
+	SendLocalCharacterMovement();
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/client/scenes/makefile b/client/gameplay_scenes/makefile
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/makefile
rename to client/gameplay_scenes/makefile
diff --git a/client/makefile b/client/makefile
index 68ce8d9..b931b13 100644
--- a/client/makefile
+++ b/client/makefile
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 #include directories
-INCLUDES+=. client_utilities entities scenes ../common/debugging ../common/gameplay ../common/graphics ../common/map ../common/network ../common/network/packet_types ../common/ui ../common/utilities
+INCLUDES+=. client_utilities entities gameplay_scenes menu_scenes ../common/debugging ../common/gameplay ../common/graphics ../common/map ../common/network ../common/network/packet_types ../common/ui ../common/utilities
 
 #libraries
 #the order of the $(LIBS) is important, at least for MinGW
@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ OUT=$(addprefix $(OUTDIR)/,client)
 all: $(OBJ) $(OUT)
 	$(MAKE) -C client_utilities
 	$(MAKE) -C entities
-	$(MAKE) -C scenes
+	$(MAKE) -C gameplay_scenes
+	$(MAKE) -C menu_scenes
 	$(CXX) $(CXXFLAGS) -o $(OUT) $(OBJ) $(LIBS)
 
 $(OBJ): | $(OBJDIR)
diff --git a/client/scenes/disconnected_screen.cpp b/client/menu_scenes/disconnected_screen.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/disconnected_screen.cpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/disconnected_screen.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/disconnected_screen.hpp b/client/menu_scenes/disconnected_screen.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/disconnected_screen.hpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/disconnected_screen.hpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/lobby_menu.cpp b/client/menu_scenes/lobby_menu.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/lobby_menu.cpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/lobby_menu.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/lobby_menu.hpp b/client/menu_scenes/lobby_menu.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/lobby_menu.hpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/lobby_menu.hpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/main_menu.cpp b/client/menu_scenes/main_menu.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/main_menu.cpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/main_menu.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/main_menu.hpp b/client/menu_scenes/main_menu.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/main_menu.hpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/main_menu.hpp
diff --git a/client/menu_scenes/makefile b/client/menu_scenes/makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..24dfb60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/menu_scenes/makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+#config
+INCLUDES+=. .. ../../common/graphics ../../common/map ../../common/network ../../common/network/packet_types ../../common/ui ../../common/utilities
+LIBS+=
+CXXFLAGS+=-std=c++11 $(addprefix -I,$(INCLUDES))
+
+#source
+CXXSRC=$(wildcard *.cpp)
+
+#objects
+OBJDIR=obj
+OBJ+=$(addprefix $(OBJDIR)/,$(CXXSRC:.cpp=.o))
+
+#output
+OUTDIR=..
+OUT=$(addprefix $(OUTDIR)/,client.a)
+
+#targets
+all: $(OBJ) $(OUT)
+	ar -crs $(OUT) $(OBJ)
+
+$(OBJ): | $(OBJDIR)
+
+$(OUT): | $(OUTDIR)
+
+$(OBJDIR):
+	mkdir $(OBJDIR)
+
+$(OUTDIR):
+	mkdir $(OUTDIR)
+
+$(OBJDIR)/%.o: %.cpp
+	$(CXX) $(CXXFLAGS) -c -o $@ $<
+
+clean:
+	$(RM) *.o *.a *.exe
+
+rebuild: clean all
diff --git a/client/scenes/options_menu.cpp b/client/menu_scenes/options_menu.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/options_menu.cpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/options_menu.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/options_menu.hpp b/client/menu_scenes/options_menu.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/options_menu.hpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/options_menu.hpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/splash_screen.cpp b/client/menu_scenes/splash_screen.cpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/splash_screen.cpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/splash_screen.cpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/splash_screen.hpp b/client/menu_scenes/splash_screen.hpp
similarity index 100%
rename from client/scenes/splash_screen.hpp
rename to client/menu_scenes/splash_screen.hpp
diff --git a/client/scenes/in_world.cpp b/client/scenes/in_world.cpp
deleted file mode 100644
index 42f35a2..0000000
--- a/client/scenes/in_world.cpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,756 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
- * 
- * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
- * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
- * arising from the use of this software.
- * 
- * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
- * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
- * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
- * 
- * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
- * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
- * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
- * appreciated but is not required.
- * 
- * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
- * misrepresented as being the original software.
- * 
- * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
- * distribution.
-*/
-#include "in_world.hpp"
-
-#include "channels.hpp"
-
-#include "terminal_error.hpp"
-#include <stdexcept>
-#include <algorithm>
-#include <cmath>
-#include <iostream>
-#include <sstream>
-
-//-------------------------
-//these should've come standard
-//-------------------------
-
-bool operator==(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs) {
-	return lhs.host == rhs.host && lhs.port == rhs.port;
-}
-
-bool operator!=(IPaddress lhs, IPaddress rhs) {
-	return !(lhs == rhs);
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//Public access members
-//-------------------------
-
-InWorld::InWorld(int* const argClientIndex,	int* const argAccountIndex):
-	clientIndex(*argClientIndex),
-	accountIndex(*argAccountIndex)
-{
-	//setup the utility objects
-	buttonImage.LoadSurface(config["dir.interface"] + "button_menu.bmp");
-	buttonImage.SetClipH(buttonImage.GetClipH()/3);
-	font.LoadSurface(config["dir.fonts"] + "pk_white_8.bmp");
-
-	//pass the utility objects
-	disconnectButton.SetImage(&buttonImage);
-	disconnectButton.SetFont(&font);
-	shutDownButton.SetImage(&buttonImage);
-	shutDownButton.SetFont(&font);
-
-	//set the button positions
-	disconnectButton.SetX(50);
-	disconnectButton.SetY(50 + buttonImage.GetClipH() * 0);
-	shutDownButton.SetX(50);
-	shutDownButton.SetY(50 + buttonImage.GetClipH() * 1);
-
-	//set the button texts
-	disconnectButton.SetText("Disconnect");
-	shutDownButton.SetText("Shut Down");
-
-	//load the tilesheet
-	//TODO: add the tilesheet to the map system
-	//TODO: Tile size and tile sheet should be loaded elsewhere
-	tileSheet.Load(config["dir.tilesets"] + "overworld.bmp", 32, 32);
-
-	//Send the character data
-	//TODO: login scene, prompt, etc.
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_LOAD;
-	strncpy(newPacket.handle, config["client.handle"].c_str(), PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
-	strncpy(newPacket.avatar, config["client.avatar"].c_str(), PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
-	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-
-	//query the world state
-	memset(&newPacket, 0, MAX_PACKET_SIZE);
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS;
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-
-	//set the camera's values
-	camera.width = GetScreen()->w;
-	camera.height = GetScreen()->h;
-
-	//debug
-	//
-}
-
-InWorld::~InWorld() {
-	//unload the local data
-	characterMap.clear();
-	monsterMap.clear();
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//Frame loop
-//-------------------------
-
-void InWorld::FrameStart() {
-	//
-}
-
-void InWorld::Update() {
-	//create and zero the buffer
-	SerialPacket* packetBuffer = reinterpret_cast<SerialPacket*>(new char[MAX_PACKET_SIZE]);
-	memset(packetBuffer, 0, MAX_PACKET_SIZE);
-
-	try {
-		//suck in and process all waiting packets
-		while(network.Receive(packetBuffer)) {
-			HandlePacket(packetBuffer);
-		}
-	}
-	catch(terminal_error& e) {
-		throw(e);
-	}
-	catch(std::exception& e) {
-		std::cerr << "HandlePacket Error: " << e.what() << std::endl;
-	}
-
-	//free the buffer
-	delete reinterpret_cast<char*>(packetBuffer);
-
-	//heartbeat system
-	CheckHeartBeat();
-
-	//update all entities
-	for (auto& it : characterMap) {
-		it.second.Update();
-	}
-	for (auto& it : monsterMap) {
-		it.second.Update();
-	}
-
-	//update the map
-	UpdateMap();
-
-	//skip the rest without a local character
-	if (!localCharacter) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//get the collidable boxes
-	std::list<BoundingBox> boxList = GenerateCollisionGrid(localCharacter, tileSheet.GetTileW(), tileSheet.GetTileH());
-
-	//process the collisions
-	if (localCharacter->ProcessCollisionGrid(boxList)) {
-		localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
-		SendLocalCharacterMotion();
-	}
-
-	//update the camera
-	camera.x = localCharacter->GetOrigin().x - camera.marginX;
-	camera.y = localCharacter->GetOrigin().y - camera.marginY;
-}
-
-void InWorld::FrameEnd() {
-	//
-}
-
-void InWorld::RenderFrame() {
-	SDL_FillRect(GetScreen(), 0, 0);
-	Render(GetScreen());
-	SDL_Flip(GetScreen());
-	fps.Calculate();
-}
-
-void InWorld::Render(SDL_Surface* const screen) {
-	//draw the map
-	for (std::list<Region>::iterator it = regionPager.GetContainer()->begin(); it != regionPager.GetContainer()->end(); it++) {
-		tileSheet.DrawRegionTo(screen, &(*it), camera.x, camera.y);
-	}
-
-	//draw the entities
-	for (auto& it : characterMap) {
-		//TODO: depth ordering
-		it.second.DrawTo(screen, camera.x, camera.y);
-	}
-	for (auto& it : monsterMap) {
-		//TODO: depth ordering
-		it.second.DrawTo(screen, camera.x, camera.y);
-	}
-
-	//draw UI
-	disconnectButton.DrawTo(screen);
-	shutDownButton.DrawTo(screen);
-	std::ostringstream msg;
-	msg << fps.GetFrameRate();
-	font.DrawStringTo(msg.str(), screen, 0, 0);
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//Event handlers
-//-------------------------
-
-void InWorld::QuitEvent() {
-	//two-step logout
-	SendDisconnectRequest();
-	SetNextScene(SceneList::QUIT);
-}
-
-void InWorld::MouseMotion(SDL_MouseMotionEvent const& motion) {
-	disconnectButton.MouseMotion(motion);
-	shutDownButton.MouseMotion(motion);
-}
-
-void InWorld::MouseButtonDown(SDL_MouseButtonEvent const& button) {
-	disconnectButton.MouseButtonDown(button);
-	shutDownButton.MouseButtonDown(button);
-}
-
-void InWorld::MouseButtonUp(SDL_MouseButtonEvent const& button) {
-	if (disconnectButton.MouseButtonUp(button) == Button::State::HOVER && button.button == SDL_BUTTON_LEFT) {
-		SendLogoutRequest();
-	}
-	if (shutDownButton.MouseButtonUp(button) == Button::State::HOVER && button.button == SDL_BUTTON_LEFT) {
-		SendShutdownRequest();
-	}
-}
-
-void InWorld::KeyDown(SDL_KeyboardEvent const& key) {
-	//hotkeys
-	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
-		case SDLK_ESCAPE:
-			//TODO: the escape key should actually control menus and stuff
-			SendLogoutRequest();
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//character movement
-	if (!localCharacter) {
-		return;
-	}
-	Vector2 motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
-	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
-		case SDLK_w:
-			motion.y -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-		break;
-		case SDLK_a:
-			motion.x -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-		break;
-		case SDLK_s:
-			motion.y += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-		break;
-		case SDLK_d:
-			motion.x += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-		break;
-		default:
-			//DOCS: prevents wrong keys screwing with character movement
-			return;
-	}
-	//handle diagonals
-	if (motion.x != 0 && motion.y != 0) {
-		motion *= CHARACTER_WALKING_MOD;
-	}
-	//set the info
-	localCharacter->SetMotion(motion);
-	localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
-	SendLocalCharacterMotion();
-}
-
-void InWorld::KeyUp(SDL_KeyboardEvent const& key) {
-	//character movement
-	if (!localCharacter) {
-		return;
-	}
-	Vector2 motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
-	switch(key.keysym.sym) {
-		case SDLK_w:
-			motion.y = std::min(0.0, motion.y += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
-		break;
-		case SDLK_a:
-			motion.x = std::min(0.0, motion.x += CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
-		break;
-		case SDLK_s:
-			motion.y = std::max(0.0, motion.y -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
-		break;
-		case SDLK_d:
-			motion.x = std::max(0.0, motion.x -= CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED);
-		break;
-		default:
-			//DOCS: prevents wrong keys screwing with character movement
-			return;
-	}
-	//BUGFIX: reset cardinal direction speed on key release
-	if (motion.x > 0) {
-		motion.x = CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-	}
-	else if (motion.x < 0) {
-		motion.x = -CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-	}
-	if (motion.y > 0) {
-		motion.y = CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-	}
-	else if (motion.y < 0) {
-		motion.y = -CHARACTER_WALKING_SPEED;
-	}
-	//handle diagonals
-	if (motion.x != 0 && motion.y != 0) {
-		motion *= CHARACTER_WALKING_MOD;
-	}
-	//set the info
-	localCharacter->SetMotion(motion);
-	localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
-	SendLocalCharacterMotion();
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//Basic connections
-//-------------------------
-
-void InWorld::HandlePacket(SerialPacket* const argPacket) {
-	switch(argPacket->type) {
-		//heartbeat system
-		case SerialPacketType::PING:
-			HandlePing(static_cast<ServerPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::PONG:
-			HandlePong(static_cast<ServerPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-
-		//game server connections
-		case SerialPacketType::LOGOUT_RESPONSE:
-			HandleLogoutResponse(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_RESPONSE:
-			HandleDisconnectResponse(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_FORCED:
-			HandleDisconnectForced(static_cast<ClientPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-
-		//map management
-		case SerialPacketType::REGION_CONTENT:
-			HandleRegionContent(static_cast<RegionPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-
-		//character management
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_CREATE:
-			HandleCharacterCreate(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_DELETE:
-			HandleCharacterDelete(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS:
-			HandleCharacterQueryExists(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-
-		//character movement
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ROOM:
-			HandleCharacterSetRoom(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN:
-			HandleCharacterSetOrigin(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION:
-			HandleCharacterSetMotion(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-
-		//rejection messages
-		case SerialPacketType::REGION_REJECTION:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_REJECTION:
-			throw(terminal_error(static_cast<TextPacket*>(argPacket)->text));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REJECTION:
-			throw(std::runtime_error(static_cast<TextPacket*>(argPacket)->text));
-		break;
-
-		//errors
-		default: {
-			std::ostringstream msg;
-			msg << "Unknown SerialPacketType encountered in InWorld: " << static_cast<int>(argPacket->type);
-			throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
-		}
-		break;
-	}
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandlePing(ServerPacket* const argPacket) {
-	ServerPacket newPacket;
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::PONG;
-	network.SendTo(argPacket->srcAddress, &newPacket);
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandlePong(ServerPacket* const argPacket) {
-	if (*network.GetIPAddress(Channels::SERVER) != argPacket->srcAddress) {
-		throw(std::runtime_error("Heartbeat message received from an unknown source"));
-	}
-	attemptedBeats = 0;
-	lastBeat = Clock::now();
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//Connection control
-//-------------------------
-
-void InWorld::SendLogoutRequest() {
-	ClientPacket newPacket;
-
-	//send a logout request
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::LOGOUT_REQUEST;
-	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
-
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-}
-
-void InWorld::SendDisconnectRequest() {
-	ClientPacket newPacket;
-
-	//send a disconnect request
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::DISCONNECT_REQUEST;
-	newPacket.clientIndex = clientIndex;
-
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-}
-
-void InWorld::SendShutdownRequest() {
-	ClientPacket newPacket;
-
-	//send a shutdown request
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REQUEST;
-	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
-
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleLogoutResponse(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
-	if (localCharacter) {
-		characterMap.erase(characterIndex);
-		localCharacter = nullptr;
-	}
-
-	accountIndex = -1;
-	characterIndex = -1;
-
-	//reset the camera
-	camera.marginX = camera.marginY = 0;
-
-	//because, why not? I guess...
-	SendDisconnectRequest();
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleDisconnectResponse(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
-	HandleLogoutResponse(argPacket);//shortcut
-	SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
-	ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "You have successfully logged out";
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleDisconnectForced(ClientPacket* const argPacket) {
-	HandleDisconnectResponse(argPacket);//shortcut
-	SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
-	ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "You have been forcibly disconnected by the server";
-}
-
-void InWorld::CheckHeartBeat() {
-	//check the connection (heartbeat)
-	if (Clock::now() - lastBeat > std::chrono::seconds(3)) {
-		if (attemptedBeats > 2) {
-			//escape to the disconnect screen
-			SendDisconnectRequest();
-			SetNextScene(SceneList::DISCONNECTEDSCREEN);
-			ConfigUtility::GetSingleton()["client.disconnectMessage"] = "Error: Lost connection to the server";
-		}
-		else {
-			ServerPacket newPacket;
-			newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::PING;
-			network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-
-			attemptedBeats++;
-			lastBeat = Clock::now();
-		}
-	}
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//map management
-//-------------------------
-
-void InWorld::SendRegionRequest(int roomIndex, int x, int y) {
-	RegionPacket packet;
-
-	//pack the region's data
-	packet.type = SerialPacketType::REGION_REQUEST;
-	packet.roomIndex = roomIndex;
-	packet.x = x;
-	packet.y = y;
-
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &packet);
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleRegionContent(RegionPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//replace existing regions
-	regionPager.UnloadIf([&](Region const& region) -> bool {
-		return region.GetX() == argPacket->x && region.GetY() == argPacket->y;
-	});
-	regionPager.PushRegion(argPacket->region);
-
-	//clean up after the serial code
-	delete argPacket->region;
-	argPacket->region = nullptr;
-}
-
-void InWorld::UpdateMap() {
-	if (roomIndex == -1) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//these represent the zone of regions that the client needs loaded, including the mandatory buffers (+1/-1)
-	int xStart = snapToBase(REGION_WIDTH, camera.x/tileSheet.GetTileW()) - REGION_WIDTH;
-	int xEnd = snapToBase(REGION_WIDTH, (camera.x+camera.width)/tileSheet.GetTileW()) + REGION_WIDTH;
-
-	int yStart = snapToBase(REGION_HEIGHT, camera.y/tileSheet.GetTileH()) - REGION_HEIGHT;
-	int yEnd = snapToBase(REGION_HEIGHT, (camera.y+camera.height)/tileSheet.GetTileH()) + REGION_HEIGHT;
-
-	//prune distant regions
-	regionPager.GetContainer()->remove_if([&](Region const& region) -> bool {
-		return region.GetX() < xStart || region.GetX() > xEnd || region.GetY() < yStart || region.GetY() > yEnd;
-	});
-
-	//request empty regions within this zone
-	for (int i = xStart; i <= xEnd; i += REGION_WIDTH) {
-		for (int j = yStart; j <= yEnd; j += REGION_HEIGHT) {
-			if (!regionPager.FindRegion(i, j)) {
-				SendRegionRequest(roomIndex, i, j);
-			}
-		}
-	}
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//entity management
-//-------------------------
-
-//DOCS: preexisting characters will result in query responses
-//DOCS: new characters will result in create messages
-//DOCS: this client's character will exist in both (skipped)
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterCreate(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//prevent double message
-	if (characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex) != characterMap.end()) {
-		std::ostringstream msg;
-		msg << "Double character creation event; ";
-		msg << "Index: " << argPacket->characterIndex << "; ";
-		msg << "Handle: " << argPacket->handle;
-		throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
-	}
-
-	//implicity create and retrieve the entity
-	BaseCharacter* character = &characterMap[argPacket->characterIndex];
-
-	//fill the character's info
-	character->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-	character->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
-	character->SetBounds({CHARACTER_BOUNDS_X, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_Y, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_WIDTH, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_HEIGHT});
-	character->SetHandle(argPacket->handle);
-	character->SetAvatar(argPacket->avatar);
-	character->SetOwner(argPacket->accountIndex);
-	character->CorrectSprite();
-
-	//check for this player's character
-	if (character->GetOwner() == accountIndex) {
-		localCharacter = static_cast<LocalCharacter*>(character);
-
-		//focus the camera on this character
-		camera.marginX = (camera.width / 2 - localCharacter->GetSprite()->GetImage()->GetClipW() / 2);
-		camera.marginY = (camera.height/ 2 - localCharacter->GetSprite()->GetImage()->GetClipH() / 2);
-
-		//focus on this character's info
-		characterIndex = argPacket->characterIndex;
-		roomIndex = argPacket->roomIndex;
-	}
-
-	//debug
-	std::cout << "Create, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterDelete(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//ignore if this character doesn't exist
-	std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator characterIt = characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex);
-	if (characterIt == characterMap.end()) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//check for this player's character
-	if ((*characterIt).second.GetOwner() == accountIndex) {
-		localCharacter = nullptr;
-
-		//clear the camera
-		camera.marginX = 0;
-		camera.marginY = 0;
-
-		//clear the room
-		roomIndex = -1;
-	}
-
-	//remove this character
-	characterMap.erase(characterIt);
-
-	//debug
-	std::cout << "Delete, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterQueryExists(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//prevent a double message about this player's character
-	if (argPacket->accountIndex == accountIndex) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//ignore characters in a different room (sub-optimal)
-	if (argPacket->roomIndex != roomIndex) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//implicitly construct the character if it doesn't exist
-	BaseCharacter* character = &characterMap[argPacket->characterIndex];
-
-	//set/update the character's info
-	character->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-	character->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
-	character->SetBounds({CHARACTER_BOUNDS_X, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_Y, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_WIDTH, CHARACTER_BOUNDS_HEIGHT});
-	character->SetHandle(argPacket->handle);
-	character->SetAvatar(argPacket->avatar);
-	character->SetOwner(argPacket->accountIndex);
-	character->CorrectSprite();
-
-	//debug
-	std::cout << "Query, total: " << characterMap.size() << std::endl;
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterSetRoom(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//someone else's character
-	if (argPacket->characterIndex != characterIndex) {
-		characterMap.erase(argPacket->characterIndex);
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//this character is moving between rooms
-	roomIndex = argPacket->roomIndex;
-
-	//set the character's info
-	localCharacter->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-	localCharacter->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
-	localCharacter->CorrectSprite();
-
-	//clear the old room's data
-	regionPager.UnloadAll();
-	monsterMap.clear();
-
-	//use the jenky pattern for std::map to skip this player's character
-	for (std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator it = characterMap.begin(); it != characterMap.end(); /* EMPTY */ ) {
-		if (it->first != characterIndex) {
-			it = characterMap.erase(it);
-		}
-		else {
-			++it;
-		}
-	}
-
-	//request the info on characters in this room
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS;
-	newPacket.roomIndex = roomIndex;
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterSetOrigin(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//TODO: Authentication
-	if (argPacket->characterIndex == characterIndex) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//check that this character exists
-	std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator characterIt = characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex);
-	if (characterIt != characterMap.end()) {
-		//set the origin and motion
-		characterIt->second.SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-		characterIt->second.SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
-		characterIt->second.CorrectSprite();
-	}
-}
-
-void InWorld::HandleCharacterSetMotion(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//TODO: Authentication
-	if (argPacket->characterIndex == characterIndex) {
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//check that this character exists
-	std::map<int, BaseCharacter>::iterator characterIt = characterMap.find(argPacket->characterIndex);
-	if (characterIt != characterMap.end()) {
-		//set the origin and motion
-		characterIt->second.SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-		characterIt->second.SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
-		characterIt->second.CorrectSprite();
-	}
-}
-
-//-------------------------
-//player movement
-//-------------------------
-
-//TODO: add a "movement" packet type
-void InWorld::SendLocalCharacterMotion() {
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION;
-
-	newPacket.accountIndex = accountIndex;
-	newPacket.characterIndex = characterIndex;
-	newPacket.roomIndex = roomIndex;
-	newPacket.origin = localCharacter->GetOrigin();
-	newPacket.motion = localCharacter->GetMotion();
-
-	network.SendTo(Channels::SERVER, &newPacket);
-}
-
-std::list<BoundingBox> InWorld::GenerateCollisionGrid(Entity* ptr, int tileWidth, int tileHeight) {
-	//prepare for collisions
-	BoundingBox wallBounds = {0, 0, tileWidth, tileHeight};
-	std::list<BoundingBox> boxList;
-
-	//NOTE: for loops were too dense to work with, so I've just used while loops
-
-	//outer loop
-	wallBounds.x = snapToBase((double)wallBounds.w, ptr->GetOrigin().x);
-	while(wallBounds.x < (ptr->GetOrigin() + ptr->GetBounds()).x + ptr->GetBounds().w) {
-		//inner loop
-		wallBounds.y = snapToBase((double)wallBounds.h, ptr->GetOrigin().y);
-		while(wallBounds.y < (ptr->GetOrigin() + ptr->GetBounds()).y + ptr->GetBounds().h) {
-			//check to see if this tile is solid
-			if (regionPager.GetSolid(wallBounds.x / wallBounds.w, wallBounds.y / wallBounds.h)) {
-				//push onto the box set
-				boxList.push_front(wallBounds);
-			}
-
-			//increment
-			wallBounds.y += wallBounds.h;
-		}
-
-		//increment
-		wallBounds.x += wallBounds.w;
-	}
-
-	return std::move(boxList);
-}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.cpp b/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5304550
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#include "monster_packet.hpp"
+
+#include "serial_utility.hpp"
+
+void serializeMonster(void* buffer, MonsterPacket* packet) {
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->type, sizeof(SerialPacketType));
+
+	//identify the monster
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->monsterIndex, sizeof(int));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, packet->handle, PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+	serialCopy(&buffer, packet->avatar, PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+
+	//bounds
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.x, sizeof(int));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.y, sizeof(int));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.w, sizeof(int));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.h, sizeof(int));
+
+
+	//location
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->roomIndex, sizeof(int));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->origin.x, sizeof(double));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->origin.y, sizeof(double));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->motion.x, sizeof(double));
+	serialCopy(&buffer, &packet->motion.y, sizeof(double));
+
+	//attack data
+	//TODO
+}
+
+void deserializeMonster(void* buffer, MonsterPacket* packet) {
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->type, sizeof(SerialPacketType));
+
+	//identify the monster
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->monsterIndex, sizeof(int));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, packet->handle, PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, packet->avatar, PACKET_STRING_SIZE);
+
+	//bounds
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.x, sizeof(int));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.y, sizeof(int));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.w, sizeof(int));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->bounds.h, sizeof(int));
+
+
+	//location
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->roomIndex, sizeof(int));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->origin.x, sizeof(double));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->origin.y, sizeof(double));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->motion.x, sizeof(double));
+	deserialCopy(&buffer, &packet->motion.y, sizeof(double));
+
+	//attack data
+	//TODO
+}
diff --git a/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.hpp b/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..97ebd38
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/network/packet_types/monster_packet.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+/* Copyright: (c) Kayne Ruse 2013-2015
+ * 
+ * This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+ * warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+ * arising from the use of this software.
+ * 
+ * Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+ * including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+ * freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+ * 
+ * 1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+ * claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+ * in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+ * appreciated but is not required.
+ * 
+ * 2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+ * misrepresented as being the original software.
+ * 
+ * 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source
+ * distribution.
+*/
+#ifndef MONSTERPACKET_HPP_
+#define MONSTERPACKET_HPP_
+
+#include "serial_packet_base.hpp"
+
+#include "bounding_box.hpp"
+#include "vector2.hpp"
+
+struct MonsterPacket : SerialPacketBase {
+	//identify the monster
+	int monsterIndex;
+	char handle[PACKET_STRING_SIZE];
+	char avatar[PACKET_STRING_SIZE];
+	BoundingBox bounds;
+
+	//location
+	int roomIndex;
+	Vector2 origin;
+	Vector2 motion;
+
+	//TODO: attack data
+};
+
+void serializeMonster(void* buffer, MonsterPacket* packet);
+void deserializeMonster(void* buffer, MonsterPacket* packet);
+
+#endif
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/common/network/serial_packet.hpp b/common/network/serial_packet.hpp
index 5d609f3..fad3dce 100644
--- a/common/network/serial_packet.hpp
+++ b/common/network/serial_packet.hpp
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 #include "serial_packet_base.hpp"
 #include "character_packet.hpp"
 #include "client_packet.hpp"
+#include "monster_packet.hpp"
 #include "region_packet.hpp"
 #include "server_packet.hpp"
 #include "text_packet.hpp"
@@ -33,14 +34,15 @@
 typedef SerialPacketBase SerialPacket;
 
 //DOCS: NETWORK_VERSION is used to discern compatible servers and clients
-constexpr int NETWORK_VERSION = 20141227;
+constexpr int NETWORK_VERSION = -1;
 
 union MaxPacket {
 	CharacterPacket a;
 	ClientPacket b;
-	RegionPacket c;
-	ServerPacket d;
-	TextPacket e;
+	MonsterPacket c;
+	RegionPacket d;
+	ServerPacket e;
+	TextPacket f;
 };
 
 constexpr int MAX_PACKET_SIZE = sizeof(MaxPacket);
diff --git a/common/network/serial_packet_type.hpp b/common/network/serial_packet_type.hpp
index c4e9842..bfd808c 100644
--- a/common/network/serial_packet_type.hpp
+++ b/common/network/serial_packet_type.hpp
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 //TODO: This needs to be smoothed out
 enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//default: there is something wrong
-	NONE = 0,
+	NONE,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//ServerPacket
@@ -38,12 +38,12 @@ enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//-------------------------
 
 	//heartbeat
-	PING = 1,
-	PONG = 2,
+	PING,
+	PONG,
 
 	//Used for finding available servers
-	BROADCAST_REQUEST = 3,
-	BROADCAST_RESPONSE = 4,
+	BROADCAST_REQUEST,
+	BROADCAST_RESPONSE,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//ClientPacket
@@ -51,24 +51,24 @@ enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//-------------------------
 
 	//Connecting to a server as a client
-	JOIN_REQUEST = 5,
-	JOIN_RESPONSE = 6,
+	JOIN_REQUEST,
+	JOIN_RESPONSE,
 
 	//disconnect from the server
-	DISCONNECT_REQUEST = 7,
-	DISCONNECT_RESPONSE = 8,
-	DISCONNECT_FORCED = 9,
+	DISCONNECT_REQUEST,
+	DISCONNECT_RESPONSE,
+	DISCONNECT_FORCED,
 
 	//load the account
-	LOGIN_REQUEST = 10,
-	LOGIN_RESPONSE = 11,
+	LOGIN_REQUEST,
+	LOGIN_RESPONSE,
 
 	//unload the account
-	LOGOUT_REQUEST = 12,
-	LOGOUT_RESPONSE = 13,
+	LOGOUT_REQUEST,
+	LOGOUT_RESPONSE,
 
 	//shut down the server
-	SHUTDOWN_REQUEST = 14,
+	SHUTDOWN_REQUEST,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//RegionPacket
@@ -76,8 +76,8 @@ enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//-------------------------
 
 	//map data
-	REGION_REQUEST = 15, //NOTE: technically a query
-	REGION_CONTENT = 16,
+	REGION_REQUEST, //NOTE: technically a query
+	REGION_CONTENT,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//CharacterPacket
@@ -89,22 +89,40 @@ enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//-------------------------
 
 	//character management
-	CHARACTER_CREATE = 17,
-	CHARACTER_DELETE = 18,
-	CHARACTER_LOAD = 19,
-	CHARACTER_UNLOAD = 20,
+	CHARACTER_CREATE,
+	CHARACTER_DELETE,
+	CHARACTER_LOAD,
+	CHARACTER_UNLOAD,
 
 	//find out info from the server
-	QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS = 21,
-	QUERY_CHARACTER_STATS = 22,
-	QUERY_CHARACTER_LOCATION = 23,
+	QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS,
+	QUERY_CHARACTER_STATS,
+	QUERY_CHARACTER_LOCATION,
 
 	//set the info in the server
-	CHARACTER_SET_ROOM = 24,
-	CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN = 25,
-	CHARACTER_SET_MOTION = 26,
+	CHARACTER_MOVEMENT,
+	CHARACTER_ATTACK,
 
-	//TODO: enemy management
+	//admin control
+//	ADMIN_SET_CHARACTER_ORIGIN,
+
+	//-------------------------
+	//MonsterPacket
+	//  monster index,
+	//  handle, avatar, hitbox
+	//  room index, origin, motion
+	//  TODO: attack data
+	//-------------------------
+
+	MONSTER_CREATE,
+	MONSTER_DELETE,
+
+	QUERY_MONSTER_EXISTS, //a list of monsters in a room
+	QUERY_MONSTER_STATS, //statistics of a specific monster type or instance
+	QUERY_MONSTER_LOCATION, //umm...
+
+	MONSTER_MOVEMENT, //monster movement
+	MONSTER_ATTACK,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//TextPacket
@@ -112,20 +130,21 @@ enum class SerialPacketType {
 	//-------------------------
 
 	//general speech
-	TEXT_BROADCAST = 27,
+	TEXT_BROADCAST,
 
 	//rejection/error messages
-	JOIN_REJECTION = 28,
-	LOGIN_REJECTION = 29,
-	REGION_REJECTION = 30,
-	CHARACTER_REJECTION = 31,
-	SHUTDOWN_REJECTION = 32,
+	JOIN_REJECTION,
+	LOGIN_REJECTION,
+	REGION_REJECTION,
+	CHARACTER_REJECTION,
+	MONSTER_REJECTION,
+	SHUTDOWN_REJECTION,
 
 	//-------------------------
 	//not used
 	//-------------------------
 
-	LAST = 33
+	LAST
 };
 
 #endif
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/common/network/serial_utility.cpp b/common/network/serial_utility.cpp
index a0d2c61..e258a9e 100644
--- a/common/network/serial_utility.cpp
+++ b/common/network/serial_utility.cpp
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 //packet types
 #include "character_packet.hpp"
 #include "client_packet.hpp"
+#include "monster_packet.hpp"
 #include "region_packet.hpp"
 #include "server_packet.hpp"
 #include "text_packet.hpp"
@@ -75,16 +76,25 @@ void serializePacket(void* buffer, SerialPacketBase* packet) {
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS:
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_STATS:
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_LOCATION:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ROOM:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION:
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT:
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_ATTACK:
 			serializeCharacter(buffer, static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(packet));
 		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_CREATE:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_DELETE:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_EXISTS:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_STATS:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_LOCATION:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_MOVEMENT:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_ATTACK:
+			serializeMonster(buffer, static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(packet));
+		break;
 		case SerialPacketType::TEXT_BROADCAST:
 		case SerialPacketType::JOIN_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::LOGIN_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::REGION_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_REJECTION:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REJECTION:
 			serializeText(buffer, static_cast<TextPacket*>(packet));
 		break;
@@ -126,16 +136,25 @@ void deserializePacket(void* buffer, SerialPacketBase* packet) {
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS:
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_STATS:
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_LOCATION:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ROOM:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN:
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION:
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT:
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_ATTACK:
 			deserializeCharacter(buffer, static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(packet));
 		break;
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_CREATE:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_DELETE:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_EXISTS:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_STATS:
+		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_MONSTER_LOCATION:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_MOVEMENT:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_ATTACK:
+			deserializeMonster(buffer, static_cast<MonsterPacket*>(packet));
+		break;
 		case SerialPacketType::TEXT_BROADCAST:
 		case SerialPacketType::JOIN_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::LOGIN_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::REGION_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_REJECTION:
+		case SerialPacketType::MONSTER_REJECTION:
 		case SerialPacketType::SHUTDOWN_REJECTION:
 			deserializeText(buffer, static_cast<TextPacket*>(packet));
 		break;
diff --git a/server/server_application.hpp b/server/server_application.hpp
index 8ed4f24..05a75a6 100644
--- a/server/server_application.hpp
+++ b/server/server_application.hpp
@@ -101,9 +101,8 @@ private:
 	void HandleCharacterUnload(CharacterPacket* const);
 
 	//character movement
-	void HandleCharacterSetRoom(CharacterPacket* const);
-	void HandleCharacterSetOrigin(CharacterPacket* const);
-	void HandleCharacterSetMotion(CharacterPacket* const);
+	void HandleCharacterMovement(CharacterPacket* const);
+	void HandleCharacterAttack(CharacterPacket* const);
 
 	//utility methods
 	void PumpPacket(SerialPacket* const);
diff --git a/server/server_character_methods.cpp b/server/server_character_methods.cpp
index 910a6cc..bf302b7 100644
--- a/server/server_character_methods.cpp
+++ b/server/server_character_methods.cpp
@@ -175,105 +175,15 @@ void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterUnload(CharacterPacket* const argPacket)
 //character movement
 //-------------------------
 
-//TODO: ? Could replace this verbosity with a "verify" method, taking a client, account and character ptr as arguments
+//TODO: Could replace this verbosity with a "verify" method, taking a client, account and character ptr as arguments
 
-void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterSetRoom(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
+void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterMovement(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
 	//get the specified objects
 	AccountData* accountData = accountMgr.Get(argPacket->accountIndex);
 	CharacterData* characterData = characterMgr.Get(argPacket->characterIndex);
 
 	if (!accountData || !characterData) {
-		throw(std::runtime_error("Failed to set character room, missing data"));
-	}
-
-	//get this account's client
-	ClientData* clientData = clientMgr.Get(accountData->GetClientIndex());
-
-	//check for fraud
-	if (clientData->GetAddress() != argPacket->srcAddress) {
-		std::cerr << "Falsified set character origin targeting uid(" << argPacket->characterIndex << ")" << std::endl;
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//check if allowed
-	if (characterData->GetOwner() != argPacket->accountIndex && !accountData->GetModerator() && !accountData->GetAdministrator()) {
-		//TODO: send to the client?
-		std::cerr << "Failed to set character room due to lack of permissions targeting uid(" << argPacket->characterIndex << ")" << std::endl;
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//pop from the old room
-	roomMgr.PopCharacter(characterData);
-
-	//set the character's room, zero it's origin, zero it's motion
-	characterData->SetRoomIndex(argPacket->roomIndex);
-	characterData->SetOrigin({0, 0});
-	characterData->SetMotion({0, 0});
-
-	//push to the new room
-	roomMgr.PushCharacter(characterData);
-
-	//update the clients
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ROOM;
-	PumpPacket(&newPacket);
-}
-
-void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterSetOrigin(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//get the specified objects
-	AccountData* accountData = accountMgr.Get(argPacket->accountIndex);
-	CharacterData* characterData = characterMgr.Get(argPacket->characterIndex);
-
-	if (!accountData || !characterData) {
-		throw(std::runtime_error("Failed to set character origin, missing data"));
-	}
-
-	//get this account's client
-	ClientData* clientData = clientMgr.Get(accountData->GetClientIndex());
-
-	//check for fraud
-	if (clientData->GetAddress() != argPacket->srcAddress) {
-		std::cerr << "Falsified set character origin targeting uid(" << argPacket->characterIndex << ")" << std::endl;
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//check if allowed
-	if (characterData->GetOwner() != argPacket->accountIndex && !accountData->GetModerator() && !accountData->GetAdministrator()) {
-		//TODO: send to the client?
-		std::cerr << "Failed to set character origin due to lack of permissions targeting uid(" << argPacket->characterIndex << ")" << std::endl;
-		return;
-	}
-
-	//set the character's origin, zero it's motion
-	characterData->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-	characterData->SetMotion({0, 0});
-
-	//update the clients
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN;
-	PumpPacket(&newPacket);
-}
-
-void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterSetMotion(CharacterPacket* const argPacket) {
-	//get the specified objects
-	AccountData* accountData = accountMgr.Get(argPacket->accountIndex);
-
-	if (!accountData) {
-		std::ostringstream msg;
-		msg << "Failed to set character motion, missing account: Index " << argPacket->accountIndex << "; ";
-		msg << "Number of accounts loaded: " << accountMgr.GetContainer()->size();
-		throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
-	}
-
-	CharacterData* characterData = characterMgr.Get(argPacket->characterIndex);
-
-	if (!characterData) {
-		std::ostringstream msg;
-		msg << "Failed to set character motion, missing character: Index " << argPacket->characterIndex << "; ";
-		msg << "Number of characters loaded: " << characterMgr.GetContainer()->size();
-		throw(std::runtime_error(msg.str()));
+		throw(std::runtime_error("Failed to move a character, missing data"));
 	}
 
 	//get this account's client
@@ -292,13 +202,38 @@ void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterSetMotion(CharacterPacket* const argPacke
 		return;
 	}
 
-	//set the character's origin and motion
-	characterData->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
-	characterData->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
+	//check if moving rooms
+	if (characterData->GetRoomIndex() != argPacket->roomIndex) {
+		//delete from the old room
+		CharacterPacket newPacket;
+		CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
+		newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_DELETE;
+		PumpPacketProximity(&newPacket, characterData->GetRoomIndex(), characterData->GetOrigin(), -1);
 
-	//update the clients
-	CharacterPacket newPacket;
-	CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
-	newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION;
-	PumpPacketProximity(&newPacket, characterData->GetRoomIndex(), characterData->GetOrigin(), -1);
+		//move the character between rooms
+		roomMgr.PopCharacter(characterData);
+		characterData->SetRoomIndex(argPacket->roomIndex);
+		roomMgr.PushCharacter(characterData);
+
+		//create in the new room
+		CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
+		newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_CREATE;
+		PumpPacketProximity(&newPacket, characterData->GetRoomIndex(), characterData->GetOrigin(), -1);
+	}
+	//if not moving between rooms
+	else {
+		//set the character's origin and motion
+		characterData->SetOrigin(argPacket->origin);
+		characterData->SetMotion(argPacket->motion);
+
+		//update the clients
+		CharacterPacket newPacket;
+		CopyCharacterToPacket(&newPacket, argPacket->characterIndex);
+		newPacket.type = SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT;
+		PumpPacketProximity(&newPacket, characterData->GetRoomIndex(), characterData->GetOrigin(), -1);
+	}
 }
+
+void ServerApplication::HandleCharacterAttack(CharacterPacket* const) {
+	//TODO: bounce graphical attack data
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/server/server_logic.cpp b/server/server_logic.cpp
index 96ca1fe..24192f2 100644
--- a/server/server_logic.cpp
+++ b/server/server_logic.cpp
@@ -276,27 +276,24 @@ void ServerApplication::HandlePacket(SerialPacket* const argPacket) {
 			HandleCharacterUnload(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
 		break;
 
-		//character movement
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ROOM:
-			HandleCharacterSetRoom(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+/*		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_EXISTS:
+			//
 		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_ORIGIN:
-			HandleCharacterSetOrigin(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_SET_MOTION:
-			HandleCharacterSetMotion(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
-		break;
-/*
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_STATS:
-//			HandleCharacterStatsRequest(static_cast<RegionPacket*>(argPacket));
+			//
 		break;
 		case SerialPacketType::QUERY_CHARACTER_LOCATION:
-//			HandleCharacterStatsRequest(static_cast<RegionPacket*>(argPacket));
+			//
 		break;
-		case SerialPacketType::TEXT_BROADCAST:
-//			HandleCharacterStatsRequest(static_cast<RegionPacket*>(argPacket));
+*/
+		//character movement
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_MOVEMENT:
+			HandleCharacterMovement(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
 		break;
-
+		case SerialPacketType::CHARACTER_ATTACK:
+			HandleCharacterAttack(static_cast<CharacterPacket*>(argPacket));
+		break;
+/*
 		//enemy management
 		//TODO: enemy management
 
diff --git a/todo.txt b/todo.txt
index 5e87dc8..5b9dc74 100644
--- a/todo.txt
+++ b/todo.txt
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 TODO: In need of script APIs (list)
 	* Characters
-	* Monsters
-	* Waypoints
 
 TODO: Account passwords (list)
 	* backbone account server OR
@@ -9,7 +7,6 @@ TODO: Account passwords (list)
 	* ...
 	* salts & hashes
 
-TODO: Waypoints, with positions and trigger zones (collision areas) for doors, monster spawns, etc.
 TODO: Fix shoddy movement
 TODO: Periodic mass server saves
 TODO: Remove the big "Shut Down" button (currently broken...)