diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/client/PuzzleService.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/client/PuzzleService.java
index 1744f44c8..4de2de957 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/client/PuzzleService.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/client/PuzzleService.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleService.java,v 1.4 2004/08/27 02:20:27 mdb Exp $
+// $Id: PuzzleService.java,v 1.5 2004/10/21 02:54:43 mdb Exp $
 //
 // Narya library - tools for developing networked games
 // Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ package com.threerings.puzzle.client;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.Client;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.InvocationService;
 
-import com.threerings.crowd.data.PlaceConfig;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
 
 /**
@@ -34,31 +33,10 @@ import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
  */
 public interface PuzzleService extends InvocationService
 {
-    /** Used to communicate responses to {@link #enterPuzzle} requests. */
-    public static interface EnterPuzzleListener extends InvocationListener
-    {
-        /**
-         * Indicates that a {@link #enterPuzzle} request was successful
-         * and provides the place config for the puzzle room.
-         */
-        public void puzzleEntered (PlaceConfig config);
-    }
-
     /**
      * Requests that this client start up the specified single-player
      * puzzle.
      */
     public void startPuzzle (Client client, SolitairePuzzleConfig config,
                              ConfirmListener listener);
-
-    /**
-     * Requests that this client enter the specified puzzle.
-     */
-    public void enterPuzzle (
-        Client client, int puzzleOid, EnterPuzzleListener listener);
-
-    /**
-     * Requests that this client depart whatever puzzle they occupy.
-     */
-    public void leavePuzzle (Client client);
 }
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleCodes.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleCodes.java
index 3bd83990a..bfd7eae30 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleCodes.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleCodes.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleCodes.java,v 1.3 2004/08/27 02:20:28 mdb Exp $
+// $Id: PuzzleCodes.java,v 1.4 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 //
 // Narya library - tools for developing networked games
 // Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
@@ -48,23 +48,7 @@ public interface PuzzleCodes extends InvocationCodes
 
     /** Enable this flag to have the client send a copy of its board state
      * with every event to the server for checking. */
-    public static final boolean SYNC_BOARD_STATE = false;
-
-    /** An error code indicating that a place identified by a particular
-     * place id does not exist. Usually generated by a failed enterPuzzle
-     * request. */
-    public static final String NO_SUCH_PUZZLE = MessageBundle.qualify(
-        PUZZLE_MESSAGE_BUNDLE, "m.no_such_puzzle");
-
-    /** An error code sent when a user requests to enter a new puzzle but
-     * they are in the middle of moving somewhere already. */
-    public static final String ENTER_IN_PROGRESS = MessageBundle.qualify(
-        PUZZLE_MESSAGE_BUNDLE, "m.enter_in_progress");
-
-    /** An error code sent when a user requests to enter a puzzle, but
-     * they are already in it. */
-    public static final String ALREADY_IN_PUZZLE = MessageBundle.qualify(
-        PUZZLE_MESSAGE_BUNDLE, "m.already_in_puzzle");
+    public static final boolean SYNC_BOARD_STATE = true;
 
     /** Whether to enable debug logging and assertions for puzzles. Note
      * that enabling this may result in the server or client exiting
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleGameMarshaller.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleGameMarshaller.java
index ed54cfee5..b3111c29b 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleGameMarshaller.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleGameMarshaller.java
@@ -1,23 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleGameMarshaller.java,v 1.2 2004/08/27 02:20:28 mdb Exp $
-//
-// Narya library - tools for developing networked games
-// Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
-// http://www.threerings.net/code/narya/
-//
-// This library 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 library 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 library; if not, write to the Free Software
-// Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
+// $Id: PuzzleGameMarshaller.java,v 1.3 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 
 package com.threerings.puzzle.data;
 
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleMarshaller.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleMarshaller.java
index 362e025db..b8cbb68c8 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleMarshaller.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzleMarshaller.java
@@ -1,33 +1,13 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleMarshaller.java,v 1.4 2004/08/27 02:20:28 mdb Exp $
-//
-// Narya library - tools for developing networked games
-// Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
-// http://www.threerings.net/code/narya/
-//
-// This library 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 library 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 library; if not, write to the Free Software
-// Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
+// $Id: PuzzleMarshaller.java,v 1.5 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 
 package com.threerings.puzzle.data;
 
-import com.threerings.crowd.data.PlaceConfig;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.Client;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.InvocationService.ConfirmListener;
 import com.threerings.presents.data.InvocationMarshaller;
 import com.threerings.presents.dobj.InvocationResponseEvent;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.client.PuzzleService;
-import com.threerings.puzzle.client.PuzzleService.EnterPuzzleListener;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
 
 /**
@@ -40,37 +20,6 @@ import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
 public class PuzzleMarshaller extends InvocationMarshaller
     implements PuzzleService
 {
-    // documentation inherited
-    public static class EnterPuzzleMarshaller extends ListenerMarshaller
-        implements EnterPuzzleListener
-    {
-        /** The method id used to dispatch {@link #puzzleEntered}
-         * responses. */
-        public static final int PUZZLE_ENTERED = 1;
-
-        // documentation inherited from interface
-        public void puzzleEntered (PlaceConfig arg1)
-        {
-            omgr.postEvent(new InvocationResponseEvent(
-                               callerOid, requestId, PUZZLE_ENTERED,
-                               new Object[] { arg1 }));
-        }
-
-        // documentation inherited
-        public void dispatchResponse (int methodId, Object[] args)
-        {
-            switch (methodId) {
-            case PUZZLE_ENTERED:
-                ((EnterPuzzleListener)listener).puzzleEntered(
-                    (PlaceConfig)args[0]);
-                return;
-
-            default:
-                super.dispatchResponse(methodId, args);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
     /** The method id used to dispatch {@link #startPuzzle} requests. */
     public static final int START_PUZZLE = 1;
 
@@ -84,28 +33,4 @@ public class PuzzleMarshaller extends InvocationMarshaller
         });
     }
 
-    /** The method id used to dispatch {@link #enterPuzzle} requests. */
-    public static final int ENTER_PUZZLE = 2;
-
-    // documentation inherited from interface
-    public void enterPuzzle (Client arg1, int arg2, EnterPuzzleListener arg3)
-    {
-        EnterPuzzleMarshaller listener3 = new EnterPuzzleMarshaller();
-        listener3.listener = arg3;
-        sendRequest(arg1, ENTER_PUZZLE, new Object[] {
-            new Integer(arg2), listener3
-        });
-    }
-
-    /** The method id used to dispatch {@link #leavePuzzle} requests. */
-    public static final int LEAVE_PUZZLE = 3;
-
-    // documentation inherited from interface
-    public void leavePuzzle (Client arg1)
-    {
-        sendRequest(arg1, LEAVE_PUZZLE, new Object[] {
-            
-        });
-    }
-
 }
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzlerObject.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzlerObject.java
deleted file mode 100644
index bace5771b..000000000
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/data/PuzzlerObject.java
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,41 +0,0 @@
-//
-// $Id: PuzzlerObject.java,v 1.3 2004/08/27 02:20:28 mdb Exp $
-//
-// Narya library - tools for developing networked games
-// Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
-// http://www.threerings.net/code/narya/
-//
-// This library 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 library 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 library; if not, write to the Free Software
-// Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
-
-package com.threerings.puzzle.data;
-
-/**
- * An interface that must be implemented by {@link BodyObject} derivations
- * that wish to be usable with the puzzle services.
- */
-public interface PuzzlerObject
-{
-    /**
-     * Returns this puzzler's "puzzle location which is the oid of the
-     * puzzle game object. Should return -1 until some value is set via
-     * {@link #setPuzzleLoc}.
-     */
-    public int getPuzzleLoc ();
-
-    /**
-     * Sets this puzzler's "puzzle location".
-     */
-    public void setPuzzleLoc (int puzzleLoc);
-}
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/drop/client/DropSprite.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/drop/client/DropSprite.java
index cac8e574a..9d3ae9a66 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/drop/client/DropSprite.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/drop/client/DropSprite.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: DropSprite.java,v 1.3 2004/08/27 02:20:29 mdb Exp $
+// $Id: DropSprite.java,v 1.4 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 //
 // Narya library - tools for developing networked games
 // Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ import com.threerings.util.DirectionUtil;
 import com.threerings.media.image.Mirage;
 import com.threerings.media.sprite.Sprite;
 
+import com.threerings.puzzle.Log;
+
 /**
  * The drop sprite is a sprite that displays one or more pieces falling
  * toward the bottom of the board.
@@ -406,9 +408,6 @@ public class DropSprite extends Sprite
             pmop = new PieceMovedOp(this, timestamp, _col, _row);
 	}
 
-        // Log.info("Drop sprite tick [dist=" + _dist + ", pctdone=" + pctdone +
-        // ", row=" + _row + ", col=" + _col + "].");
-
         // constrain the sprite's position to the destination row
         pctdone = Math.min(pctdone, 1.0f);
 
@@ -416,6 +415,10 @@ public class DropSprite extends Sprite
         int nx = _srcPos.x + (int)((_destPos.x - _srcPos.x) * pctdone);
         int ny = _srcPos.y + (int)((_destPos.y - _srcPos.y) * pctdone);
 
+//         Log.info("Drop sprite tick [dist=" + _dist + ", pctdone=" + pctdone +
+//                  ", row=" + _row + ", col=" + _col +
+//                  ", nx=" + nx + ", ny=" + ny + "].");
+
         // only update the sprite's location if it actually moved
         if (_ox != nx || _oy != ny) {
             setLocation(nx, ny);
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleDispatcher.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleDispatcher.java
index 757f9e90e..867d721ac 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleDispatcher.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleDispatcher.java
@@ -1,27 +1,8 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleDispatcher.java,v 1.4 2004/08/27 02:20:32 mdb Exp $
-//
-// Narya library - tools for developing networked games
-// Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
-// http://www.threerings.net/code/narya/
-//
-// This library 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 library 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 library; if not, write to the Free Software
-// Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
+// $Id: PuzzleDispatcher.java,v 1.5 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 
 package com.threerings.puzzle.server;
 
-import com.threerings.crowd.data.PlaceConfig;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.Client;
 import com.threerings.presents.client.InvocationService.ConfirmListener;
 import com.threerings.presents.data.ClientObject;
@@ -29,7 +10,6 @@ import com.threerings.presents.data.InvocationMarshaller;
 import com.threerings.presents.server.InvocationDispatcher;
 import com.threerings.presents.server.InvocationException;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.client.PuzzleService;
-import com.threerings.puzzle.client.PuzzleService.EnterPuzzleListener;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.PuzzleMarshaller;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
 
@@ -66,20 +46,6 @@ public class PuzzleDispatcher extends InvocationDispatcher
             );
             return;
 
-        case PuzzleMarshaller.ENTER_PUZZLE:
-            ((PuzzleProvider)provider).enterPuzzle(
-                source,
-                ((Integer)args[0]).intValue(), (EnterPuzzleListener)args[1]
-            );
-            return;
-
-        case PuzzleMarshaller.LEAVE_PUZZLE:
-            ((PuzzleProvider)provider).leavePuzzle(
-                source
-                
-            );
-            return;
-
         default:
             super.dispatchRequest(source, methodId, args);
         }
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleGameDispatcher.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleGameDispatcher.java
index e8e724acc..458d502cf 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleGameDispatcher.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleGameDispatcher.java
@@ -1,23 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleGameDispatcher.java,v 1.2 2004/08/27 02:20:32 mdb Exp $
-//
-// Narya library - tools for developing networked games
-// Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
-// http://www.threerings.net/code/narya/
-//
-// This library 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 library 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 library; if not, write to the Free Software
-// Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
+// $Id: PuzzleGameDispatcher.java,v 1.3 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 
 package com.threerings.puzzle.server;
 
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
index 56b988305..79d9a6ad4 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleManager.java,v 1.15 2004/09/01 21:03:11 ray Exp $
+// $Id: PuzzleManager.java,v 1.16 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 //
 // Narya library - tools for developing networked games
 // Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
@@ -28,14 +28,12 @@ import com.samskivert.util.IntervalManager;
 import com.samskivert.util.StringUtil;
 
 import com.threerings.presents.data.ClientObject;
-import com.threerings.presents.dobj.AttributeChangedEvent;
 import com.threerings.presents.dobj.DObject;
 import com.threerings.presents.dobj.OidList;
 import com.threerings.presents.server.util.SafeInterval;
 
 import com.threerings.crowd.data.BodyObject;
 import com.threerings.crowd.server.CrowdServer;
-import com.threerings.crowd.server.PlaceManagerDelegate;
 
 import com.threerings.parlor.game.GameManager;
 
diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleProvider.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleProvider.java
index 043aeeced..4e940bdf4 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleProvider.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleProvider.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: PuzzleProvider.java,v 1.6 2004/08/27 02:20:32 mdb Exp $
+// $Id: PuzzleProvider.java,v 1.7 2004/10/21 02:54:44 mdb Exp $
 //
 // Narya library - tools for developing networked games
 // Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Three Rings Design, Inc., All Rights Reserved
@@ -32,16 +32,13 @@ import com.threerings.presents.server.InvocationProvider;
 import com.threerings.crowd.data.BodyObject;
 import com.threerings.crowd.data.PlaceConfig;
 import com.threerings.crowd.data.PlaceObject;
-import com.threerings.crowd.server.PlaceManager;
 import com.threerings.crowd.server.PlaceRegistry;
 
 import com.threerings.parlor.game.GameManager;
 
 import com.threerings.puzzle.Log;
-import com.threerings.puzzle.client.PuzzleService.EnterPuzzleListener;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.PuzzleCodes;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.PuzzleObject;
-import com.threerings.puzzle.data.PuzzlerObject;
 import com.threerings.puzzle.data.SolitairePuzzleConfig;
 
 /**
@@ -93,152 +90,6 @@ public class PuzzleProvider
         }
     }
 
-    /**
-     * Processes a request from a client to enter a puzzle.
-     */
-    public void enterPuzzle (
-        ClientObject caller, int puzzleOid, EnterPuzzleListener listener)
-        throws InvocationException
-    {
-        // do the entry and send the response
-        listener.puzzleEntered(enterPuzzle((BodyObject)caller, puzzleOid));
-    }
-
-    /**
-     * Processes a request from a client to leave their current puzzle.
-     */
-    public void leavePuzzle (ClientObject caller)
-    {
-        BodyObject user = (BodyObject)caller;
-        int puzzleOid = ((PuzzlerObject)user).getPuzzleLoc();
-
-        // make sure they're currently in a puzzle
-        if (puzzleOid == -1) {
-            Log.warning("Received leave puzzle request from user that " +
-                        "isn't in a puzzle [user=" + user.who() + "].");
-            return;
-        }
-
-        // make sure the puzzle in question actually exists
-        PlaceManager pmgr = _plreg.getPlaceManager(puzzleOid);
-        if (pmgr == null) {
-            Log.info("Requested to leave a non-existent puzzle " +
-                     "[user=" + user.who() + "].");
-            return;
-        }
-
-        // depart their old puzzle
-        departPuzzle(user);
-
-        // set their puzzle location to -1 to indicate that they're no
-        // longer in a puzzle
-        ((PuzzlerObject)user).setPuzzleLoc(-1);
-    }
-
-    /**
-     * Moves the specified body from whatever puzzle they currently occupy
-     * to the puzzle identified by the supplied oid.
-     *
-     * @return the config object for the new location.
-     *
-     * @exception InvocationException thrown if the entry was not
-     * successful for some reason (which will be communicated as an error
-     * code in the exception's message data).
-     */
-    public PlaceConfig enterPuzzle (BodyObject user, int puzzleOid)
-        throws InvocationException
-    {
-        int bodoid = user.getOid();
-        int puzzleLoc = ((PuzzlerObject)user).getPuzzleLoc();
-
-        // make sure the place in question actually exists
-        PlaceManager pmgr = _plreg.getPlaceManager(puzzleOid);
-        if (pmgr == null) {
-            Log.info("Requested to move to non-existent place " +
-                     "[user=" + user.who() + ", puzzle=" + puzzleOid + "].");
-            throw new InvocationException(NO_SUCH_PUZZLE);
-        }
-
-        // acquire a lock on the body object to ensure that rapid fire
-        // enterPuzzle requests don't break things
-        if (!user.acquireLock("enterPuzzleLock")) {
-            // if we're still locked, a previous enterPuzzle request
-            // hasn't been fully processed
-            throw new InvocationException(ENTER_IN_PROGRESS);
-        }
-
-        // make sure they're not already in the puzzle they're entering
-        if (puzzleLoc == puzzleOid) {
-            throw new InvocationException(ALREADY_IN_PUZZLE);
-        }
-
-        // depart any previously occupied puzzle
-        departPuzzle(user);
-
-        // set the body's new puzzle location
-        PlaceObject place = pmgr.getPlaceObject();
-        ((PuzzlerObject)user).setPuzzleLoc(place.getOid());
-
-        // prepare to update their new puzzle location
-        place.startTransaction();
-        try {
-            // generate a new occupant info record (which will add it to
-            // the target location)
-            pmgr.buildOccupantInfo(user);
-
-            // add the body object id to the place object's occupant list
-            place.addToOccupants(bodoid);
-        } finally {
-            place.commitTransaction();
-        }
-
-        // and finally queue up a lock release event to release the lock
-        // once all these events are processed
-        user.releaseLock("enterPuzzleLock");
-
-        return pmgr.getConfig();
-    }
-
-    /**
-     * Removes the user's occupant information from the puzzle object that
-     * they are now departing.
-     */
-    protected void departPuzzle (BodyObject user)
-    {
-        int puzzleOid = ((PuzzlerObject)user).getPuzzleLoc();
-        if (puzzleOid == -1) {
-            return;
-        }
-        int bodoid = user.getOid();
-
-        // remove them from the occupant list of the previous puzzle
-        try {
-            PlaceObject pold = (PlaceObject)_omgr.getObject(puzzleOid);
-            if (pold != null) {
-                Integer key = new Integer(bodoid);
-                // remove their occupant info (which is keyed on oid) and
-                // remove them from the occupant list
-                pold.startTransaction();
-                try {
-                    pold.removeFromOccupantInfo(key);
-                    pold.removeFromOccupants(bodoid);
-                } finally {
-                    pold.commitTransaction();
-                }
-
-            } else {
-                Log.info("Body's prior puzzle no longer around? " +
-                         "[boid=" + bodoid +
-                         ", puzoid=" + puzzleOid + "].");
-            }
-
-        } catch (ClassCastException cce) {
-            Log.warning("Body claims to be in puzzle which references " +
-                        "non-PlaceObject!? [boid=" + bodoid +
-                        ", puzoid=" + puzzleOid  + "].");
-        }
-    }
-
     /** The distributed object manager with which we interoperate. */
     protected RootDObjectManager _omgr;