Drop genericobject.{cpp,h} (#9629)

* Drop genericobject.{cpp,h}

This file is not for generic object but for ActiveObject message passing.
Put ownership of the various commands to the right objects and cleanup the related code.

* Protect ServerActiveObject::m_messages_out

* typo fix

14 files changed, 300 insertions, 404 deletions

diff --git a/src/CMakeLists.txt b/src/CMakeLists.txt
index d579bb965..4b1d6d647 100644
--- a/src/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/src/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -384,7 +384,6 @@ set(common_SRCS
 	environment.cpp
 	face_position_cache.cpp
 	filesys.cpp
-	genericobject.cpp
 	gettext.cpp
 	httpfetch.cpp
 	hud.cpp
diff --git a/src/activeobject.h b/src/activeobject.h
index 4a2de92cd..c83243f86 100644
--- a/src/activeobject.h
+++ b/src/activeobject.h
@@ -55,6 +55,22 @@ struct ActiveObjectMessage
 	std::string datastring;
 };
 
+enum ActiveObjectCommand {
+	AO_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES,
+	AO_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION,
+	AO_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD,
+	AO_CMD_SET_SPRITE,
+	AO_CMD_PUNCHED,
+	AO_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS,
+	AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION,
+	AO_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION,
+	AO_CMD_ATTACH_TO,
+	AO_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE,
+	AO_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES,
+	AO_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT,
+	AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED
+};
+
 /*
 	Parent class for ServerActiveObject and ClientActiveObject
 */
diff --git a/src/client/clientenvironment.cpp b/src/client/clientenvironment.cpp
index 52d133781..6840f2db3 100644
--- a/src/client/clientenvironment.cpp
+++ b/src/client/clientenvironment.cpp
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ void ClientEnvironment::addActiveObject(u16 id, u8 type,
 	// Object initialized:
 	if ((obj = getActiveObject(new_id))) {
 		// Final step is to update all children which are already known
-		// Data provided by GENERIC_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT
+		// Data provided by AO_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT
 		const auto &children = obj->getAttachmentChildIds();
 		for (auto c_id : children) {
 			if (auto *o = getActiveObject(c_id))
diff --git a/src/client/content_cao.cpp b/src/client/content_cao.cpp
index 8509eccb5..798899f9a 100644
--- a/src/client/content_cao.cpp
+++ b/src/client/content_cao.cpp
@@ -304,7 +304,6 @@ void TestCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 	GenericCAO
 */
 
-#include "genericobject.h"
 #include "clientobject.h"
 
 GenericCAO::GenericCAO(Client *client, ClientEnvironment *env):
@@ -1421,14 +1420,23 @@ void GenericCAO::updateAttachments()
 	}
 }
 
+void GenericCAO::readAOMessageProperties(std::istream &is)
+{
+	// Reset object properties first
+	m_prop = ObjectProperties();
+
+	// Then read the whole new stream
+	m_prop.deSerialize(is);
+}
+
 void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 {
 	//infostream<<"GenericCAO: Got message"<<std::endl;
 	std::istringstream is(data, std::ios::binary);
 	// command
 	u8 cmd = readU8(is);
-	if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES) {
-		m_prop = gob_read_set_properties(is);
+	if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES) {
+		readAOMessageProperties(is);
 
 		m_selection_box = m_prop.selectionbox;
 		m_selection_box.MinEdge *= BS;
@@ -1456,7 +1464,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			m_prop.nametag = m_name;
 
 		expireVisuals();
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION) {
 		// Not sent by the server if this object is an attachment.
 		// We might however get here if the server notices the object being detached before the client.
 		m_position = readV3F32(is);
@@ -1490,7 +1498,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 		}
 		rot_translator.update(m_rotation, false, update_interval);
 		updateNodePos();
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD) {
 		std::string mod = deSerializeString(is);
 
 		// immediatly reset a engine issued texture modifier if a mod sends a different one
@@ -1499,7 +1507,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			updateTextures(m_previous_texture_modifier);
 		}
 		updateTextures(mod);
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_SPRITE) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_SPRITE) {
 		v2s16 p = readV2S16(is);
 		int num_frames = readU16(is);
 		float framelength = readF32(is);
@@ -1511,7 +1519,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 		m_tx_select_horiz_by_yawpitch = select_horiz_by_yawpitch;
 
 		updateTexturePos();
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE) {
 		float override_speed = readF32(is);
 		float override_jump = readF32(is);
 		float override_gravity = readF32(is);
@@ -1531,7 +1539,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			player->physics_override_sneak_glitch = sneak_glitch;
 			player->physics_override_new_move = new_move;
 		}
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION) {
 		// TODO: change frames send as v2s32 value
 		v2f range = readV2F32(is);
 		if (!m_is_local_player) {
@@ -1565,17 +1573,17 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 					updateAnimation();
 			}
 		}
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED) {
 		m_animation_speed = readF32(is);
 		updateAnimationSpeed();
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION) {
 		std::string bone = deSerializeString(is);
 		v3f position = readV3F32(is);
 		v3f rotation = readV3F32(is);
 		m_bone_position[bone] = core::vector2d<v3f>(position, rotation);
 
 		updateBonePosition();
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_ATTACH_TO) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_ATTACH_TO) {
 		u16 parent_id = readS16(is);
 		std::string bone = deSerializeString(is);
 		v3f position = readV3F32(is);
@@ -1586,7 +1594,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 		// localplayer itself can't be attached to localplayer
 		if (!m_is_local_player)
 			m_is_visible = !m_attached_to_local;
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_PUNCHED) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_PUNCHED) {
 		u16 result_hp = readU16(is);
 
 		// Use this instead of the send damage to not interfere with prediction
@@ -1624,7 +1632,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			if (!m_is_player)
 				clearChildAttachments();
 		}
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS) {
 		m_armor_groups.clear();
 		int armor_groups_size = readU16(is);
 		for(int i=0; i<armor_groups_size; i++)
@@ -1633,7 +1641,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			int rating = readS16(is);
 			m_armor_groups[name] = rating;
 		}
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES) {
 		// Deprecated, for backwards compatibility only.
 		readU8(is); // version
 		m_prop.nametag_color = readARGB8(is);
@@ -1643,7 +1651,7 @@ void GenericCAO::processMessage(const std::string &data)
 			pos.Y = m_prop.collisionbox.MaxEdge.Y + 0.3f;
 			m_nametag->nametag_pos = pos;
 		}
-	} else if (cmd == GENERIC_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT) {
+	} else if (cmd == AO_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT) {
 		u16 child_id = readU16(is);
 		u8 type = readU8(is); // maybe this will be useful later
 		(void)type;
diff --git a/src/client/content_cao.h b/src/client/content_cao.h
index 7c29cbf17..c53b81433 100644
--- a/src/client/content_cao.h
+++ b/src/client/content_cao.h
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ struct SmoothTranslatorWrappedv3f : SmoothTranslator<v3f>
 class GenericCAO : public ClientActiveObject
 {
 private:
+	void readAOMessageProperties(std::istream &is);
 	// Only set at initialization
 	std::string m_name = "";
 	bool m_is_player = false;
diff --git a/src/content_sao.cpp b/src/content_sao.cpp
index 680bf372a..be7674f52 100644
--- a/src/content_sao.cpp
+++ b/src/content_sao.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
 #include "remoteplayer.h"
 #include "server.h"
 #include "scripting_server.h"
-#include "genericobject.h"
 #include "settings.h"
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <cmath>
@@ -289,6 +288,120 @@ void UnitSAO::notifyObjectPropertiesModified()
 	m_properties_sent = false;
 }
 
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdateAttachmentCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_ATTACH_TO);
+	// parameters
+	writeS16(os, m_attachment_parent_id);
+	os << serializeString(m_attachment_bone);
+	writeV3F32(os, m_attachment_position);
+	writeV3F32(os, m_attachment_rotation);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdateBonePositionCommand(const std::string &bone,
+	const v3f &position, const v3f &rotation)
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION);
+	// parameters
+	os << serializeString(bone);
+	writeV3F32(os, position);
+	writeV3F32(os, rotation);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdateAnimationSpeedCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED);
+	// parameters
+	writeF32(os, m_animation_speed);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdateAnimationCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION);
+	// parameters
+	writeV2F32(os, m_animation_range);
+	writeF32(os, m_animation_speed);
+	writeF32(os, m_animation_blend);
+	// these are sent inverted so we get true when the server sends nothing
+	writeU8(os, !m_animation_loop);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS);
+	writeU16(os, m_armor_groups.size());
+	for (const auto &armor_group : m_armor_groups) {
+		os<<serializeString(armor_group.first);
+		writeS16(os, armor_group.second);
+	}
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateUpdatePositionCommand(const v3f &position, const v3f &velocity,
+	const v3f &acceleration, const v3f &rotation, bool do_interpolate, bool is_movement_end,
+	f32 update_interval)
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION);
+	// pos
+	writeV3F32(os, position);
+	// velocity
+	writeV3F32(os, velocity);
+	// acceleration
+	writeV3F32(os, acceleration);
+	// rotation
+	writeV3F32(os, rotation);
+	// do_interpolate
+	writeU8(os, do_interpolate);
+	// is_end_position (for interpolation)
+	writeU8(os, is_movement_end);
+	// update_interval (for interpolation)
+	writeF32(os, update_interval);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generateSetPropertiesCommand(const ObjectProperties &prop) const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES);
+	prop.serialize(os);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+std::string UnitSAO::generatePunchCommand(u16 result_hp) const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_PUNCHED);
+	// result_hp
+	writeU16(os, result_hp);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+void UnitSAO::sendPunchCommand()
+{
+	m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generatePunchCommand(getHP()));
+}
+
+
 /*
 	LuaEntitySAO
 */
@@ -500,17 +613,13 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 
 	if (!m_armor_groups_sent) {
 		m_armor_groups_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(
-				m_armor_groups);
 		// create message and add to list
-		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-		m_messages_out.push(aom);
+		m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand());
 	}
 
 	if (!m_animation_sent) {
 		m_animation_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_animation(
-			m_animation_range, m_animation_speed, m_animation_blend, m_animation_loop);
+		std::string str = generateUpdateAnimationCommand();
 		// create message and add to list
 		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
 		m_messages_out.push(aom);
@@ -518,7 +627,7 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 
 	if (!m_animation_speed_sent) {
 		m_animation_speed_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_animation_speed(m_animation_speed);
+		std::string str = generateUpdateAnimationSpeedCommand();
 		// create message and add to list
 		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
 		m_messages_out.push(aom);
@@ -528,7 +637,7 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 		m_bone_position_sent = true;
 		for (std::unordered_map<std::string, core::vector2d<v3f>>::const_iterator
 				ii = m_bone_position.begin(); ii != m_bone_position.end(); ++ii){
-			std::string str = gob_cmd_update_bone_position((*ii).first,
+			std::string str = generateUpdateBonePositionCommand((*ii).first,
 					(*ii).second.X, (*ii).second.Y);
 			// create message and add to list
 			ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
@@ -538,7 +647,7 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 
 	if (!m_attachment_sent) {
 		m_attachment_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_attachment(m_attachment_parent_id, m_attachment_bone, m_attachment_position, m_attachment_rotation);
+		std::string str = generateUpdateAttachmentCommand();
 		// create message and add to list
 		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
 		m_messages_out.push(aom);
@@ -560,16 +669,14 @@ std::string LuaEntitySAO::getClientInitializationData(u16 protocol_version)
 
 	std::ostringstream msg_os(std::ios::binary);
 	msg_os << serializeLongString(getPropertyPacket()); // message 1
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(m_armor_groups)); // 2
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_animation(
-		m_animation_range, m_animation_speed, m_animation_blend, m_animation_loop)); // 3
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand()); // 2
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateAnimationCommand()); // 3
 	for (std::unordered_map<std::string, core::vector2d<v3f>>::const_iterator
 			ii = m_bone_position.begin(); ii != m_bone_position.end(); ++ii) {
-		msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_bone_position((*ii).first,
+		msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateBonePositionCommand((*ii).first,
 				(*ii).second.X, (*ii).second.Y)); // m_bone_position.size
 	}
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_attachment(m_attachment_parent_id,
-		m_attachment_bone, m_attachment_position, m_attachment_rotation)); // 4
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateAttachmentCommand()); // 4
 	int message_count = 4 + m_bone_position.size();
 	for (std::unordered_set<int>::const_iterator ii = m_attachment_child_ids.begin();
 			(ii != m_attachment_child_ids.end()); ++ii) {
@@ -577,12 +684,11 @@ std::string LuaEntitySAO::getClientInitializationData(u16 protocol_version)
 			message_count++;
 			// TODO after a protocol bump: only send the object initialization data
 			// to older clients (superfluous since this message exists)
-			msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_infant(*ii, obj->getSendType(),
-				obj->getClientInitializationData(protocol_version)));
+			msg_os << serializeLongString(obj->generateUpdateInfantCommand(*ii, protocol_version));
 		}
 	}
 
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_set_texture_mod(m_current_texture_modifier));
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateSetTextureModCommand());
 	message_count++;
 
 	writeU8(os, message_count);
@@ -655,10 +761,8 @@ u16 LuaEntitySAO::punch(v3f dir,
 			setHP((s32)getHP() - result.damage,
 				PlayerHPChangeReason(PlayerHPChangeReason::PLAYER_PUNCH, puncher));
 
-			std::string str = gob_cmd_punched(getHP());
 			// create message and add to list
-			ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-			m_messages_out.push(aom);
+			sendPunchCommand();
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -750,11 +854,9 @@ v3f LuaEntitySAO::getAcceleration()
 
 void LuaEntitySAO::setTextureMod(const std::string &mod)
 {
-	std::string str = gob_cmd_set_texture_mod(mod);
 	m_current_texture_modifier = mod;
 	// create message and add to list
-	ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-	m_messages_out.push(aom);
+	m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generateSetTextureModCommand());
 }
 
 std::string LuaEntitySAO::getTextureMod() const
@@ -762,18 +864,42 @@ std::string LuaEntitySAO::getTextureMod() const
 	return m_current_texture_modifier;
 }
 
+
+std::string LuaEntitySAO::generateSetTextureModCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD);
+	// parameters
+	os << serializeString(m_current_texture_modifier);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+std::string LuaEntitySAO::generateSetSpriteCommand(v2s16 p, u16 num_frames,
+	f32 framelength, bool select_horiz_by_yawpitch)
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_SPRITE);
+	// parameters
+	writeV2S16(os, p);
+	writeU16(os, num_frames);
+	writeF32(os, framelength);
+	writeU8(os, select_horiz_by_yawpitch);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
 void LuaEntitySAO::setSprite(v2s16 p, int num_frames, float framelength,
 		bool select_horiz_by_yawpitch)
 {
-	std::string str = gob_cmd_set_sprite(
+	std::string str = generateSetSpriteCommand(
 		p,
 		num_frames,
 		framelength,
 		select_horiz_by_yawpitch
 	);
 	// create message and add to list
-	ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-	m_messages_out.push(aom);
+	m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, str);
 }
 
 std::string LuaEntitySAO::getName()
@@ -783,7 +909,7 @@ std::string LuaEntitySAO::getName()
 
 std::string LuaEntitySAO::getPropertyPacket()
 {
-	return gob_cmd_set_properties(m_prop);
+	return generateSetPropertiesCommand(m_prop);
 }
 
 void LuaEntitySAO::sendPosition(bool do_interpolate, bool is_movement_end)
@@ -802,7 +928,7 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::sendPosition(bool do_interpolate, bool is_movement_end)
 
 	float update_interval = m_env->getSendRecommendedInterval();
 
-	std::string str = gob_cmd_update_position(
+	std::string str = generateUpdatePositionCommand(
 		m_base_position,
 		m_velocity,
 		m_acceleration,
@@ -812,8 +938,7 @@ void LuaEntitySAO::sendPosition(bool do_interpolate, bool is_movement_end)
 		update_interval
 	);
 	// create message and add to list
-	ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), false, str);
-	m_messages_out.push(aom);
+	m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), false, str);
 }
 
 bool LuaEntitySAO::getCollisionBox(aabb3f *toset) const
@@ -949,28 +1074,23 @@ std::string PlayerSAO::getClientInitializationData(u16 protocol_version)
 
 	std::ostringstream msg_os(std::ios::binary);
 	msg_os << serializeLongString(getPropertyPacket()); // message 1
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(m_armor_groups)); // 2
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_animation(
-		m_animation_range, m_animation_speed, m_animation_blend, m_animation_loop)); // 3
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand()); // 2
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateAnimationCommand()); // 3
 	for (std::unordered_map<std::string, core::vector2d<v3f>>::const_iterator
 			ii = m_bone_position.begin(); ii != m_bone_position.end(); ++ii) {
-		msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_bone_position((*ii).first,
+		msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateBonePositionCommand((*ii).first,
 			(*ii).second.X, (*ii).second.Y)); // m_bone_position.size
 	}
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_attachment(m_attachment_parent_id,
-		m_attachment_bone, m_attachment_position, m_attachment_rotation)); // 4
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_physics_override(m_physics_override_speed,
-			m_physics_override_jump, m_physics_override_gravity, m_physics_override_sneak,
-			m_physics_override_sneak_glitch, m_physics_override_new_move)); // 5
-	// (GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES) : Deprecated, for backwards compatibility only.
-	msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_nametag_attributes(m_prop.nametag_color)); // 6
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateAttachmentCommand()); // 4
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdatePhysicsOverrideCommand()); // 5
+	// (AO_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES) : Deprecated, for backwards compatibility only.
+	msg_os << serializeLongString(generateUpdateNametagAttributesCommand(m_prop.nametag_color)); // 6
 	int message_count = 6 + m_bone_position.size();
 	for (std::unordered_set<int>::const_iterator ii = m_attachment_child_ids.begin();
 			ii != m_attachment_child_ids.end(); ++ii) {
 		if (ServerActiveObject *obj = m_env->getActiveObject(*ii)) {
 			message_count++;
-			msg_os << serializeLongString(gob_cmd_update_infant(*ii, obj->getSendType(),
-				obj->getClientInitializationData(protocol_version)));
+			msg_os << serializeLongString(obj->generateUpdateInfantCommand(*ii, protocol_version));
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -1116,7 +1236,7 @@ void PlayerSAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 		else
 			pos = m_base_position;
 
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_position(
+		std::string str = generateUpdatePositionCommand(
 			pos,
 			v3f(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f),
 			v3f(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f),
@@ -1126,61 +1246,63 @@ void PlayerSAO::step(float dtime, bool send_recommended)
 			update_interval
 		);
 		// create message and add to list
-		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), false, str);
-		m_messages_out.push(aom);
+		m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), false, str);
 	}
 
 	if (!m_armor_groups_sent) {
 		m_armor_groups_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(
-				m_armor_groups);
 		// create message and add to list
-		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-		m_messages_out.push(aom);
+		m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand());
 	}
 
 	if (!m_physics_override_sent) {
 		m_physics_override_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_physics_override(m_physics_override_speed,
-				m_physics_override_jump, m_physics_override_gravity,
-				m_physics_override_sneak, m_physics_override_sneak_glitch,
-				m_physics_override_new_move);
 		// create message and add to list
-		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-		m_messages_out.push(aom);
+		m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generateUpdatePhysicsOverrideCommand());
 	}
 
 	if (!m_animation_sent) {
 		m_animation_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_animation(
-			m_animation_range, m_animation_speed, m_animation_blend, m_animation_loop);
 		// create message and add to list
-		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-		m_messages_out.push(aom);
+		m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, generateUpdateAnimationCommand());
 	}
 
 	if (!m_bone_position_sent) {
 		m_bone_position_sent = true;
 		for (std::unordered_map<std::string, core::vector2d<v3f>>::const_iterator
 				ii = m_bone_position.begin(); ii != m_bone_position.end(); ++ii) {
-			std::string str = gob_cmd_update_bone_position((*ii).first,
+			std::string str = generateUpdateBonePositionCommand((*ii).first,
 					(*ii).second.X, (*ii).second.Y);
 			// create message and add to list
-			ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-			m_messages_out.push(aom);
+			m_messages_out.emplace(getId(), true, str);
 		}
 	}
 
 	if (!m_attachment_sent) {
 		m_attachment_sent = true;
-		std::string str = gob_cmd_update_attachment(m_attachment_parent_id,
-				m_attachment_bone, m_attachment_position, m_attachment_rotation);
+		std::string str = generateUpdateAttachmentCommand();
 		// create message and add to list
 		ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
 		m_messages_out.push(aom);
 	}
 }
 
+std::string PlayerSAO::generateUpdatePhysicsOverrideCommand() const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE);
+	// parameters
+	writeF32(os, m_physics_override_speed);
+	writeF32(os, m_physics_override_jump);
+	writeF32(os, m_physics_override_gravity);
+	// these are sent inverted so we get true when the server sends nothing
+	writeU8(os, !m_physics_override_sneak);
+	writeU8(os, !m_physics_override_sneak_glitch);
+	writeU8(os, !m_physics_override_new_move);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
 void PlayerSAO::setBasePosition(const v3f &position)
 {
 	if (m_player && position != m_base_position)
@@ -1284,10 +1406,8 @@ u16 PlayerSAO::punch(v3f dir,
 	// No effect if PvP disabled or if immortal
 	if (isImmortal() || !g_settings->getBool("enable_pvp")) {
 		if (puncher->getType() == ACTIVEOBJECT_TYPE_PLAYER) {
-			std::string str = gob_cmd_punched(getHP());
 			// create message and add to list
-			ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-			m_messages_out.push(aom);
+			sendPunchCommand();
 			return 0;
 		}
 	}
@@ -1307,10 +1427,8 @@ u16 PlayerSAO::punch(v3f dir,
 				PlayerHPChangeReason(PlayerHPChangeReason::PLAYER_PUNCH, puncher));
 	} else { // override client prediction
 		if (puncher->getType() == ACTIVEOBJECT_TYPE_PLAYER) {
-			std::string str = gob_cmd_punched(getHP());
 			// create message and add to list
-			ActiveObjectMessage aom(getId(), true, str);
-			m_messages_out.push(aom);
+			sendPunchCommand();
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -1408,7 +1526,7 @@ void PlayerSAO::unlinkPlayerSessionAndSave()
 std::string PlayerSAO::getPropertyPacket()
 {
 	m_prop.is_visible = (true);
-	return gob_cmd_set_properties(m_prop);
+	return generateSetPropertiesCommand(m_prop);
 }
 
 void PlayerSAO::setMaxSpeedOverride(const v3f &vel)
diff --git a/src/content_sao.h b/src/content_sao.h
index e9047daf0..e0304299a 100644
--- a/src/content_sao.h
+++ b/src/content_sao.h
@@ -67,6 +67,19 @@ public:
 	ServerActiveObject *getParent() const;
 	ObjectProperties* accessObjectProperties();
 	void notifyObjectPropertiesModified();
+
+	std::string generateUpdateAttachmentCommand() const;
+	std::string generateUpdateAnimationSpeedCommand() const;
+	std::string generateUpdateAnimationCommand() const;
+	std::string generateUpdateArmorGroupsCommand() const;
+	static std::string generateUpdatePositionCommand(const v3f &position, const v3f &velocity,
+			const v3f &acceleration, const v3f &rotation, bool do_interpolate,
+			bool is_movement_end, f32 update_interval);
+	std::string generateSetPropertiesCommand(const ObjectProperties &prop) const;
+	void sendPunchCommand();
+	static std::string generateUpdateBonePositionCommand(const std::string &bone,
+		const v3f &position, const v3f &rotation);
+
 protected:
 	u16 m_hp = 1;
 
@@ -98,6 +111,8 @@ protected:
 private:
 	void onAttach(int parent_id);
 	void onDetach(int parent_id);
+
+	std::string generatePunchCommand(u16 result_hp) const;
 };
 
 /*
@@ -155,6 +170,9 @@ public:
 private:
 	std::string getPropertyPacket();
 	void sendPosition(bool do_interpolate, bool is_movement_end);
+	std::string generateSetTextureModCommand() const;
+	static std::string generateSetSpriteCommand(v2s16 p, u16 num_frames, f32 framelength,
+			bool select_horiz_by_yawpitch);
 
 	std::string m_init_name;
 	std::string m_init_state;
@@ -350,6 +368,7 @@ public:
 private:
 	std::string getPropertyPacket();
 	void unlinkPlayerSessionAndSave();
+	std::string generateUpdatePhysicsOverrideCommand() const;
 
 	RemotePlayer *m_player = nullptr;
 	session_t m_peer_id = 0;
diff --git a/src/genericobject.cpp b/src/genericobject.cpp
deleted file mode 100644
index 49d16001f..000000000
--- a/src/genericobject.cpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,207 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Minetest
-Copyright (C) 2013 celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com>
-
-This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
-GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License along
-with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
-51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
-*/
-
-#include "genericobject.h"
-#include <sstream>
-#include "util/serialize.h"
-
-std::string gob_cmd_set_properties(const ObjectProperties &prop)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES);
-	prop.serialize(os);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-ObjectProperties gob_read_set_properties(std::istream &is)
-{
-	ObjectProperties prop;
-	prop.deSerialize(is);
-	return prop;
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_position(
-	v3f position,
-	v3f velocity,
-	v3f acceleration,
-	v3f rotation,
-	bool do_interpolate,
-	bool is_movement_end,
-	f32 update_interval
-){
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION);
-	// pos
-	writeV3F32(os, position);
-	// velocity
-	writeV3F32(os, velocity);
-	// acceleration
-	writeV3F32(os, acceleration);
-	// rotation
-	writeV3F32(os, rotation);
-	// do_interpolate
-	writeU8(os, do_interpolate);
-	// is_end_position (for interpolation)
-	writeU8(os, is_movement_end);
-	// update_interval (for interpolation)
-	writeF32(os, update_interval);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_set_texture_mod(const std::string &mod)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD);
-	// parameters
-	os<<serializeString(mod);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_set_sprite(
-	v2s16 p,
-	u16 num_frames,
-	f32 framelength,
-	bool select_horiz_by_yawpitch
-){
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_SPRITE);
-	// parameters
-	writeV2S16(os, p);
-	writeU16(os, num_frames);
-	writeF32(os, framelength);
-	writeU8(os, select_horiz_by_yawpitch);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_punched(u16 result_hp)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_PUNCHED);
-	// result_hp
-	writeU16(os, result_hp);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(const ItemGroupList &armor_groups)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS);
-	writeU16(os, armor_groups.size());
-	for (const auto &armor_group : armor_groups) {
-		os<<serializeString(armor_group.first);
-		writeS16(os, armor_group.second);
-	}
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_physics_override(float physics_override_speed, float physics_override_jump,
-		float physics_override_gravity, bool sneak, bool sneak_glitch, bool new_move)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE);
-	// parameters
-	writeF32(os, physics_override_speed);
-	writeF32(os, physics_override_jump);
-	writeF32(os, physics_override_gravity);
-	// these are sent inverted so we get true when the server sends nothing
-	writeU8(os, !sneak);
-	writeU8(os, !sneak_glitch);
-	writeU8(os, !new_move);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_animation(v2f frames, float frame_speed, float frame_blend, bool frame_loop)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION);
-	// parameters
-	writeV2F32(os, frames);
-	writeF32(os, frame_speed);
-	writeF32(os, frame_blend);
-	// these are sent inverted so we get true when the server sends nothing
-	writeU8(os, !frame_loop);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_animation_speed(float frame_speed)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED);
-	// parameters
-	writeF32(os, frame_speed);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_bone_position(const std::string &bone, v3f position,
-		v3f rotation)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION);
-	// parameters
-	os<<serializeString(bone);
-	writeV3F32(os, position);
-	writeV3F32(os, rotation);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_attachment(int parent_id, const std::string &bone,
-		v3f position, v3f rotation)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_ATTACH_TO);
-	// parameters
-	writeS16(os, parent_id);
-	os<<serializeString(bone);
-	writeV3F32(os, position);
-	writeV3F32(os, rotation);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_nametag_attributes(video::SColor color)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES);
-	// parameters
-	writeU8(os, 1); // version for forward compatibility
-	writeARGB8(os, color);
-	return os.str();
-}
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_infant(u16 id, u8 type,
-		const std::string &client_initialization_data)
-{
-	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
-	// command
-	writeU8(os, GENERIC_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT);
-	// parameters
-	writeU16(os, id);
-	writeU8(os, type);
-	os<<serializeLongString(client_initialization_data);
-	return os.str();
-}
diff --git a/src/genericobject.h b/src/genericobject.h
deleted file mode 100644
index c83b310d1..000000000
--- a/src/genericobject.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,87 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Minetest
-Copyright (C) 2013 celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com>
-
-This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
-GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License along
-with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
-51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
-*/
-
-#pragma once
-
-#include <string>
-#include "irrlichttypes_bloated.h"
-#include <iostream>
-#include "itemgroup.h"
-
-enum GenericCMD {
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_PROPERTIES,
-	GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_TEXTURE_MOD,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_SPRITE,
-	GENERIC_CMD_PUNCHED,
-	GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_ARMOR_GROUPS,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION,
-	GENERIC_CMD_ATTACH_TO,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE,
-	GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT,
-	GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION_SPEED
-};
-
-#include "object_properties.h"
-std::string gob_cmd_set_properties(const ObjectProperties &prop);
-ObjectProperties gob_read_set_properties(std::istream &is);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_position(
-	v3f position,
-	v3f velocity,
-	v3f acceleration,
-	v3f rotation,
-	bool do_interpolate,
-	bool is_movement_end,
-	f32 update_interval
-);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_set_texture_mod(const std::string &mod);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_set_sprite(
-	v2s16 p,
-	u16 num_frames,
-	f32 framelength,
-	bool select_horiz_by_yawpitch
-);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_punched(u16 result_hp);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_armor_groups(const ItemGroupList &armor_groups);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_physics_override(float physics_override_speed,
-		float physics_override_jump, float physics_override_gravity,
-		bool sneak, bool sneak_glitch, bool new_move);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_animation(v2f frames, float frame_speed, float frame_blend, bool frame_loop);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_animation_speed(float frame_speed);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_bone_position(const std::string &bone, v3f position,
-		v3f rotation);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_attachment(int parent_id, const std::string &bone,
-		v3f position, v3f rotation);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_nametag_attributes(video::SColor color);
-
-std::string gob_cmd_update_infant(u16 id, u8 type,
-		const std::string &client_initialization_data);
diff --git a/src/network/networkprotocol.h b/src/network/networkprotocol.h
index d3799868b..7223ce05c 100644
--- a/src/network/networkprotocol.h
+++ b/src/network/networkprotocol.h
@@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 14:
 		Added transfer of player pressed keys to the server
 		Added new messages for mesh and bone animation, as well as attachments
-		GENERIC_CMD_SET_ANIMATION
-		GENERIC_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION
+		AO_CMD_SET_ANIMATION
+		AO_CMD_SET_BONE_POSITION
 		GENERIC_CMD_SET_ATTACHMENT
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 15:
 		Serialization format changes
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
 		damageGroups added to ToolCapabilities
 		sound_place added to ItemDefinition
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 19:
-		GENERIC_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE
+		AO_CMD_SET_PHYSICS_OVERRIDE
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 20:
 		TOCLIENT_HUDADD
 		TOCLIENT_HUDRM
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
 		Add TOCLIENT_HELLO for presenting server to client after client
 			presentation
 		Add TOCLIENT_AUTH_ACCEPT to accept connection from client
-		Rename GENERIC_CMD_SET_ATTACHMENT to GENERIC_CMD_ATTACH_TO
+		Rename GENERIC_CMD_SET_ATTACHMENT to AO_CMD_ATTACH_TO
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 26:
 		Add TileDef tileable_horizontal, tileable_vertical flags
 	PROTOCOL_VERSION 27:
diff --git a/src/server.cpp b/src/server.cpp
index 9eea45b31..062fe0798 100644
--- a/src/server.cpp
+++ b/src/server.cpp
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
 #include "filesys.h"
 #include "mapblock.h"
 #include "serverobject.h"
-#include "genericobject.h"
 #include "settings.h"
 #include "profiler.h"
 #include "log.h"
@@ -721,7 +720,7 @@ void Server::AsyncRunStep(bool initial_step)
 				// Go through every message
 				for (const ActiveObjectMessage &aom : *list) {
 					// Send position updates to players who do not see the attachment
-					if (aom.datastring[0] == GENERIC_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION) {
+					if (aom.datastring[0] == AO_CMD_UPDATE_POSITION) {
 						if (sao->getId() == player->getId())
 							continue;
 
@@ -1819,9 +1818,7 @@ void Server::SendPlayerHP(session_t peer_id)
 	m_script->player_event(playersao,"health_changed");
 
 	// Send to other clients
-	std::string str = gob_cmd_punched(playersao->getHP());
-	ActiveObjectMessage aom(playersao->getId(), true, str);
-	playersao->m_messages_out.push(aom);
+	playersao->sendPunchCommand();
 }
 
 void Server::SendPlayerBreath(PlayerSAO *sao)
diff --git a/src/serverenvironment.cpp b/src/serverenvironment.cpp
index 333d32ff5..2d3ee078e 100644
--- a/src/serverenvironment.cpp
+++ b/src/serverenvironment.cpp
@@ -1420,10 +1420,7 @@ void ServerEnvironment::step(float dtime)
 			// Step object
 			obj->step(dtime, send_recommended);
 			// Read messages from object
-			while (!obj->m_messages_out.empty()) {
-				this->m_active_object_messages.push(obj->m_messages_out.front());
-				obj->m_messages_out.pop();
-			}
+			obj->dumpAOMessagesToQueue(m_active_object_messages);
 		};
 		m_ao_manager.step(dtime, cb_state);
 	}
diff --git a/src/serverobject.cpp b/src/serverobject.cpp
index 1ed33f66b..119a41b7b 100644
--- a/src/serverobject.cpp
+++ b/src/serverobject.cpp
@@ -81,3 +81,34 @@ bool ServerActiveObject::setWieldedItem(const ItemStack &item)
 {
 	return false;
 }
+
+std::string ServerActiveObject::generateUpdateInfantCommand(u16 infant_id, u16 protocol_version)
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_SPAWN_INFANT);
+	// parameters
+	writeU16(os, infant_id);
+	writeU8(os, getSendType());
+	os << serializeLongString(getClientInitializationData(protocol_version));
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+std::string ServerActiveObject::generateUpdateNametagAttributesCommand(const video::SColor &color) const
+{
+	std::ostringstream os(std::ios::binary);
+	// command
+	writeU8(os, AO_CMD_UPDATE_NAMETAG_ATTRIBUTES);
+	// parameters
+	writeU8(os, 1); // version for forward compatibility
+	writeARGB8(os, color);
+	return os.str();
+}
+
+void ServerActiveObject::dumpAOMessagesToQueue(std::queue<ActiveObjectMessage> &queue)
+{
+	while (!m_messages_out.empty()) {
+		queue.push(m_messages_out.front());
+		m_messages_out.pop();
+	}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/serverobject.h b/src/serverobject.h
index 48689fcb4..2e013a6b6 100644
--- a/src/serverobject.h
+++ b/src/serverobject.h
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ public:
 		The return value of this is passed to the client-side object
 		when it is created
 	*/
-	virtual std::string getClientInitializationData(u16 protocol_version){return "";}
+	virtual std::string getClientInitializationData(u16 protocol_version) {return "";}
 
 	/*
 		The return value of this is passed to the server-side object
@@ -192,6 +192,10 @@ public:
 		m_attached_particle_spawners.erase(id);
 	}
 
+	std::string generateUpdateInfantCommand(u16 infant_id, u16 protocol_version);
+	std::string generateUpdateNametagAttributesCommand(const video::SColor &color) const;
+
+	void dumpAOMessagesToQueue(std::queue<ActiveObjectMessage> &queue);
 
 	/*
 		Number of players which know about this object. Object won't be
@@ -236,11 +240,6 @@ public:
 	*/
 	v3s16 m_static_block = v3s16(1337,1337,1337);
 
-	/*
-		Queue of messages to be sent to the client
-	*/
-	std::queue<ActiveObjectMessage> m_messages_out;
-
 protected:
 	virtual void onAttach(int parent_id) {}
 	virtual void onDetach(int parent_id) {}
@@ -255,6 +254,11 @@ protected:
 	v3f m_base_position;
 	std::unordered_set<u32> m_attached_particle_spawners;
 
+	/*
+		Queue of messages to be sent to the client
+	*/
+	std::queue<ActiveObjectMessage> m_messages_out;
+
 private:
 	// Used for creating objects based on type
 	static std::map<u16, Factory> m_types;