Serialization interfaces (#62)

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/AI/BaseAI.cs

@@ -2522,14 +2522,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
       public static bool IsInCombat(BaseCreature creature) => creature != null && (creature.Aggressors.Count > 0 || creature.Aggressed.Count > 0);
 
-      public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+      public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
       {
         base.Serialize(writer);
 
         writer.Write(0); // version
       }
 
-      public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+      public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
       {
         base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Bears/BlackBear.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish | FoodType.Meat | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Bear;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Bears/BrownBear.cs

@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Bear;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Bears/GrizzlyBear.cs

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Bear;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Bears/PolarBear.cs

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Bear;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Birds/Chicken.cs

@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int Feathers => 25;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Birds/Crane.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0x4D6;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Birds/Eagle.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish;
     public override bool CanFly => true;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Birds/Phoenix.cs

@@ -56,13 +56,13 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Rich);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       int version = reader.ReadInt();

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Canines/DireWolf.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Canine;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Canines/GreyWolf.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Canine;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Canines/TimberWolf.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Canine;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Canines/WhiteWolf.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Canine;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Cows/Bull.cs

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Bull;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Cows/Cow.cs

@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return false;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(Milk);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Felines/Cougar.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish | FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Feline;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Felines/HellCat.cs

@@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Meager);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Felines/Panther.cs

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Feline;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Felines/PredatorHellCat.cs

@@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Average);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Felines/SnowLeopard.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Feline;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Boar.cs

@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Meat => 2;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/BullFrog.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Dolphin.cs

@@ -69,14 +69,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       base.OnThink();
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Gaman.cs

@@ -65,13 +65,13 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       c.DropItem(new GamanHorns(Utility.RandomBool() ? 1 : 2));
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       int version = reader.ReadInt();

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/GiantToad.cs

@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(1);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Goat.cs

@@ -46,14 +46,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 8;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.GrainsAndHay | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Gorilla.cs

@@ -48,14 +48,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 6;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/GreatHart.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0x84;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Hind.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0x84;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Llama.cs

@@ -46,14 +46,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 12;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/MountainGoat.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 12;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.GrainsAndHay | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/PackHorse.cs

@@ -64,14 +64,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 10;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/PackLlama.cs

@@ -63,14 +63,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Meat => 1;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Pig.cs

@@ -45,14 +45,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Meat => 1;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Sheep.cs

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       Body = DateTime.UtcNow >= m_NextWoolTime ? 0xCF : 0xDF;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.WriteDeltaTime(m_NextWoolTime);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Misc/Walrus.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 12;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Fish;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/BaseMount.cs

@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       base.OnDelete();
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(InternalItem);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return DeathMoveResult.RemainEquipped;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(m_Mount);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Beetle.cs

@@ -81,14 +81,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         CurrentSpeed = PassiveSpeed;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/DesertOstard.cs

@@ -44,14 +44,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Ostard;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Ethereals.cs

@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       LabelTo(from, m_IsDonationItem ? "Donation Ethereal" : "Veteran Reward");
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(m_Rider);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       LootType = LootType.Blessed;
@@ -418,14 +418,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1041298; // Ethereal Horse Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -454,14 +454,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1041300; // Ethereal Llama Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -487,14 +487,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1041299; // Ethereal Ostard Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -520,14 +520,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1049747; // Ethereal Ridgeback Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -553,14 +553,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1049745; // Ethereal Unicorn Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -586,14 +586,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1049748; // Ethereal Beetle Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -619,14 +619,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1049746; // Ethereal Ki-Rin Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -652,14 +652,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1049749; // Ethereal Swamp Dragon Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -686,14 +686,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int LabelNumber => 1076159; // Rideable Polar Bear
     public override int EtherealHue => 0;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -716,14 +716,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1080386; // Ethereal Cu Sidhe Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -746,14 +746,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1113813; // Ethereal Hiryu Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -776,14 +776,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int LabelNumber => 1113812; // Ethereal Reptalon Statuette
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -808,14 +808,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int EtherealHue => 0;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/FireSteed.cs

@@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       PackItem(new Ruby(Utility.RandomMinMax(16, 30)));
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(1); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/ForestOstard.cs

@@ -45,14 +45,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Ostard;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/FrenziedOstard.cs

@@ -48,14 +48,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish | FoodType.Eggs | FoodType.FruitsAndVegies;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Ostard;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/HellSteed.cs

@@ -43,14 +43,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       steed.Karma = 0;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Hiryu.cs

@@ -181,13 +181,13 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       m_Table[defender] = timer;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
       writer.Write(2);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       int version = reader.ReadInt();

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Horse.cs

@@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 10;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Kirin.cs

@@ -108,14 +108,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         c.DropItem(new KirinBrains());
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(1); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/LesserHiryu.cs

@@ -175,13 +175,13 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       m_Table[defender] = timer;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
       writer.Write(2);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       int version = reader.ReadInt();

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Nightmare.cs

@@ -97,14 +97,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return base.GetAngerSound();
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/RidableLlama.cs

@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Hides => 12;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Ridgeback.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override double GetControlChance(Mobile m, bool useBaseSkill = false) => 1.0;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/SavageRidgeback.cs

@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override double GetControlChance(Mobile m, bool useBaseSkill = false) => 1.0;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/ScaledSwampDragon.cs

@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override double GetControlChance(Mobile m, bool useBaseSkill = false) => 1.0;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/SeaHorse.cs

@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override string CorpseName => "a sea horse corpse";
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/SilverSteed.cs

@@ -22,14 +22,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override string CorpseName => "a silver steed corpse";
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/SkeletalMount.cs

@@ -40,14 +40,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override Poison PoisonImmune => Poison.Lethal;
     public override bool BleedImmune => true;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(1); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/SwampDragon.cs

@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         list.Add(1060853, m_BardingCrafter.Name); // armor exceptionally crafted by ~1_val~
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write((int)m_BardingResource);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/Unicorn.cs

@@ -116,14 +116,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         c.DropItem(new UnicornRibs());
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/War Horses/BaseWarHorse.cs

@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/War Horses/CoMWarHorse.cs

@@ -11,14 +11,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     {
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/War Horses/MinaxWarHorse.cs

@@ -11,14 +11,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     {
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/War Horses/SLWarHorse.cs

@@ -11,14 +11,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     {
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Mounts/War Horses/TBWarHorse.cs

@@ -11,14 +11,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     {
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/Alligator.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override HideType HideType => HideType.Spined;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/GiantSerpent.cs

@@ -65,14 +65,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Average);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/IceSerpent.cs

@@ -96,14 +96,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Meager);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/IceSnake.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Meager);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/LavaLizard.cs

@@ -60,14 +60,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Meager);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/LavaSerpent.cs

@@ -61,14 +61,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Average);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/LavaSnake.cs

@@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/SilverSerpent.cs

@@ -62,14 +62,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Gems, 2);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Reptiles/Snake.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Meat => 1;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Eggs;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Rodents/GiantRat.cs

@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Rodents/JackRabbit.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0xCB;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Rodents/Rabbit.cs

@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0xCB;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Rodents/SewerRat.cs

@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Slimes/Jwilson.cs

@@ -37,14 +37,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0x1CC;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Town Critters/(UO 3D Only) Parrot.cs

@@ -39,14 +39,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override int GetDeathSound() => 0x1F;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Town Critters/Bird.cs

@@ -59,14 +59,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Feathers => 25;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 
@@ -121,14 +121,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int Feathers => 25;
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.FruitsAndVegies | FoodType.GrainsAndHay;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Town Critters/Cat.cs

@@ -48,14 +48,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat | FoodType.Fish;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Feline;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Town Critters/Dog.cs

@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override FoodType FavoriteFood => FoodType.Meat;
     public override PackInstinct PackInstinct => PackInstinct.Canine;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Animals/Town Critters/Rat.cs

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddLoot(LootPack.Poor);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/BaseCreature.cs

@@ -1201,7 +1201,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       }
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -1323,7 +1323,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(HomeMap);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/BaseFamiliar.cs

@@ -131,14 +131,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       }
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/DarkWolf.cs

@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         ++caster.Stam;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/DeathAdder.cs

@@ -39,14 +39,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override Poison HitPoison => 0.8 >= Utility.RandomDouble() ? Poison.Greater : Poison.Deadly;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/HordeMinion.cs

@@ -110,14 +110,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         EndRelease(from);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/ShadowWisp.cs

@@ -89,14 +89,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       }
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Familiars/VampireBat.cs

@@ -38,14 +38,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override string CorpseName => "a vampire bat corpse";
     public override string DefaultName => "a vampire bat";
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Guards/ArcherGuard.cs

@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return base.OnBeforeDeath();
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(m_Focus);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Guards/BaseGuard.cs

@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return false;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Guards/WarriorGuard.cs

@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return base.OnBeforeDeath();
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(m_Focus);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/BaseHealer.cs

@@ -130,12 +130,12 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       }
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/EvilHealer.cs

@@ -50,14 +50,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return true;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/EvilWanderingHealer.cs

@@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         c.DropItem(new FragmentOfAMap());
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(1); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/FortuneTeller.cs

@@ -63,14 +63,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       AddItem(new Spellbook());
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/Healer.cs

@@ -60,14 +60,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return true;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/PricedHealer.cs

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override bool CheckResurrect(Mobile m) => true;
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       writer.Write(Price);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Healers/WanderingHealer.cs

@@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return true;
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
 
       writer.Write(0); // version
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
 

Projects/Scripts/Mobiles/Monsters/AOS/AbysmalHorror.cs

@@ -71,13 +71,13 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         DemonKnight.DistributeArtifact(this);
     }
 
-    public override void Serialize(GenericWriter writer)
+    public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
     {
       base.Serialize(writer);
       writer.Write(0);
     }
 
-    public override void Deserialize(GenericReader reader)
+    public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
     {
       base.Deserialize(reader);
       int version = reader.ReadInt();