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I'm still in planning phase, but I've seen that the effect of a focus should be an object. But looking at the code, I can't find an Effect class. Also, details of the structure of how an class would become affectable isn't clear: add an member effect list in every affectable class? Maybe a purely virtual affectable class, parent to all affectable classes, that only contains a linked list (or map) of effects (and a static list) would be better (I'd go with that one).

After that is determined, it should be pretty straightforward to add the effect of foci.

Should I post that to the mailing list? I consider myself a bit too green to touch the class hierarchy without any green light!

Yes, definitely post to the programmers mailing list before embarking on anything.

Check out the 0.2 specifications for details on how different focuses should affect the game:
http://www.freeorion.org/wiki/index.php ... quirements

Let me know what your design idea is, in broad terms, before implementing it. I have a feeling that a class for focus effects is overkill, but I'll certainly listen with an open mind to whatever you come up with.

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