diff --git a/evennia/trunk/apps/objects/models.py b/evennia/trunk/apps/objects/models.py
index a0d726a273..aaf6d509ba 100755
--- a/evennia/trunk/apps/objects/models.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/apps/objects/models.py
@@ -37,10 +37,10 @@ class Object(models.Model):
    zone = models.ForeignKey('self', related_name="obj_zone", blank=True, null=True)
    home = models.ForeignKey('self', related_name="obj_home", blank=True, null=True)
    type = models.SmallIntegerField(choices=global_defines.OBJECT_TYPES)
-   description = models.TextField(blank=True)
+   description = models.TextField(blank=True, null=True)
    location = models.ForeignKey('self', related_name="obj_location", blank=True, null=True)
-   flags = models.TextField(blank=True)
-   nosave_flags = models.TextField(blank=True)
+   flags = models.TextField(blank=True, null=True)
+   nosave_flags = models.TextField(blank=True, null=True)
    date_created = models.DateField(editable=False, auto_now_add=True)
 
    def __cmp__(self, other):
@@ -118,7 +118,14 @@ class Object(models.Model):
       """
       Returns an object's flag list.
       """
-      return '%s %s' % (self.flags, self.nosave_flags)
+      flags = self.flags
+      nosave_flags = self.nosave_flags
+      if not flags:
+         flags = ""
+      if not nosave_flags:
+         nosave_flags = ""
+         
+      return '%s %s' % (flags, nosave_flags)
       
    def clear_attribute(self, attribute):
       """
@@ -224,7 +231,11 @@ class Object(models.Model):
       
       flag: (str) Flag name
       """
-      return flag in self.flags or flag in self.nosave_flags
+      # For whatever reason, we have to do this so things work
+      # in SQLite.
+      flags = str(self.flags).split()
+      nosave_flags = str(self.nosave_flags).split()
+      return flag in flags or flag in nosave_flags
       
    def set_flag(self, flag, value):
       """
@@ -260,12 +271,12 @@ class Object(models.Model):
          # Setting a flag.
          if functions_db.is_unsavable_flag(flag):
             # Not a savable flag (CONNECTED, etc)
-            flags = self.nosave_flags.split()
+            flags = str(self.nosave_flags).split()
             flags.append(flag)
             self.nosave_flags = ' '.join(flags)
          else:
             # Is a savable flag.
-            flags = self.flags.split()
+            flags = str(self.flags).split()
             flags.append(flag)
             self.flags = ' '.join(flags)
          self.save()
@@ -284,13 +295,19 @@ class Object(models.Model):
       """
       Returns an object's home.
       """
-      return self.home
+      try:
+         return self.home
+      except:
+         return None
    
    def get_location(self):
       """
       Returns an object's location.
       """
-      return self.location
+      try:
+         return self.location
+      except:
+         return False
          
    def get_attribute_value(self, attrib, default=False):
       """
@@ -330,7 +347,10 @@ class Object(models.Model):
       """
       Returns the object that is marked as this object's zone.
       """
-      return self.zone
+      try:
+         return self.zone
+      except:
+         return None
    
    def move_to(self, target):
       """
diff --git a/evennia/trunk/commands_general.py b/evennia/trunk/commands_general.py
index 7ddfc7eb35..2f589d798f 100644
--- a/evennia/trunk/commands_general.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/commands_general.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ def cmd_look(cdat):
    if len(args) == 0:   
       target_obj = pobject.get_location()
    else:
-      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args), searcher=pobject)
+      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args))
       
       if len(results) > 1:
          session.msg("More than one match found (please narrow target):")
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ def cmd_examine(cdat):
    if len(args) == 0:   
       target_obj = pobject.get_location()
    else:
-      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args), searcher=pobject)
+      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args))
       
       if len(results) > 1:
          session.msg("More than one match found (please narrow target):")
diff --git a/evennia/trunk/commands_staff.py b/evennia/trunk/commands_staff.py
index 9d99087bc2..4282e0676c 100644
--- a/evennia/trunk/commands_staff.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/commands_staff.py
@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ import cmdhandler
 import session_mgr
 from apps.objects.models import Object
 """
-Staff commands may be a bad description for this file, but it'll do for now.
-Any command here is prefixed by an '@' sign, usually denoting a builder, staff
-or otherwise manipulative command that doesn't fall within the scope of
-normal gameplay.
+Staff commands may be a bad description for this file, but it'll do for
+now. Any command here is prefixed by an '@' sign, usually denoting a 
+builder, staff or otherwise manipulative command that doesn't fall within 
+the scope of normal gameplay.
 """
 
 def cmd_destroy(cdat):
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def cmd_destroy(cdat):
       session.msg("Destroy what?")
       return
    else:
-      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args), searcher=pobject)
+      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, ' '.join(args))
       
       if len(results) > 1:
          session.msg("More than one match found (please narrow target):")
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ def cmd_name(cdat):
    elif len(eq_args) < 2:
       session.msg("What would you like to name that object?")
    else:
-      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, searchstring, searcher=pobject)
+      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, searchstring)
       
       if len(results) > 1:
          session.msg("More than one match found (please narrow target):")
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ def cmd_open(cdat):
    # an un-linked exit, @open <Name>.
    if len(eq_args) > 1:
       # Opening an exit to another location via @open <Name>=<Dbref>[,<Name>].
-      destination = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[1], searcher=pobject)
+      destination = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[1])
       
       if len(destination) == 0:
          session.msg("I can't find the location to link to.")
@@ -220,8 +220,8 @@ def cmd_teleport(cdat):
    # a direct teleport, @tel <destination>.
    if len(eq_args) > 1:
       # Equal sign teleport.
-      victim = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[0], searcher=pobject)
-      destination = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[1], searcher=pobject)
+      victim = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[0])
+      destination = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[1])
       
       if len(victim) == 0:
          session.msg("I can't find the victim to teleport.")
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ def cmd_teleport(cdat):
          
    else:
       # Direct teleport (no equal sign)
-      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, search_str, searcher=pobject)
+      results = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, search_str)
       
       if len(results) > 1:
          session.msg("More than one match found (please narrow target):")
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ def cmd_set(cdat):
       session.msg("Set what?")
       return
       
-   victim = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[0], searcher=pobject)
+   victim = functions_db.local_and_global_search(pobject, eq_args[0])
    
    if len(victim) == 0:
       session.msg("I don't see that here.")
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ def cmd_find(cdat):
       session.msg("No search pattern given.")
       return
    
-   results = functions_db.list_search_object_namestr(server.object_list.values(), searchstring)
+   results = functions_db.global_object_name_search(searchstring)
 
    if len(results) > 0:
       session.msg("Name matches for: %s" % (searchstring,))
diff --git a/evennia/trunk/commands_unloggedin.py b/evennia/trunk/commands_unloggedin.py
index cb1322879c..c789b97087 100644
--- a/evennia/trunk/commands_unloggedin.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/commands_unloggedin.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ def cmd_connect(cdat):
    uname = cdat['uinput']['splitted'][1]
    password = cdat['uinput']['splitted'][2]
    
-   account = User.objects.filter(username=uname)
+   account = User.objects.filter(username__iexact=uname)
    
    autherror = "Invalid username or password!"
    # No username match
diff --git a/evennia/trunk/functions_db.py b/evennia/trunk/functions_db.py
index 7e91a5676e..15a2cfe27b 100644
--- a/evennia/trunk/functions_db.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/functions_db.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ def get_server_config(configname):
    """
    Returns a server config value.
    """
-   return ConfigValue.objects.get(conf_key=configname).conf_value
+   return ConfigValue.objects.get(conf_key__iexact=configname).conf_value
 
 def is_unsavable_flag(flagname):
    """
@@ -55,6 +55,12 @@ def get_nextfree_dbnum():
       print 'NOTGARB'
       return int(Object.objects.order_by('-id')[0].id + 1)
 
+def global_object_name_search(ostring):
+   """
+   Searches through all objects for a name match.
+   """
+   return Object.objects.filter(name__icontains=ostring).exclude(type=6)
+   
 def list_search_object_namestr(searchlist, ostring, dbref_only=False):
    """
    Iterates through a list of objects and returns a list of
@@ -65,7 +71,7 @@ def list_search_object_namestr(searchlist, ostring, dbref_only=False):
    else:
       return [prospect for prospect in searchlist if prospect.name_match(ostring)]
       
-def local_and_global_search(object, ostring, local_only=False, searcher=None):
+def local_and_global_search(searcher, ostring, local_only=False, dbref_only=False):
    """
    Searches an object's location then globally for a dbref or name match.
    local_only: Only compare the objects in the player's location if True.
@@ -78,11 +84,11 @@ def local_and_global_search(object, ostring, local_only=False, searcher=None):
       if len(dbref_match) > 0:
          return dbref_match
 
-   local_matches = list_search_object_namestr(object.location.get_contents(), search_query)
+   local_matches = list_search_object_namestr(searcher.get_location().get_contents(), search_query) + list_search_object_namestr(searcher.get_contents(), search_query)
    
    # If the object the invoker is in matches, add it as well.
-   if object.location.dbref_match(ostring) or ostring == 'here':
-      local_matches.append(object.location)
+   if searcher.get_location().dbref_match(ostring) or ostring == 'here':
+      local_matches.append(searcher.get_location())
    elif ostring == 'me' and searcher:
       local_matches.append(searcher)
    
@@ -132,15 +138,17 @@ def create_object(odat):
    new_object.name = odat["name"]
    new_object.type = odat["type"]
 
-   # If this is a player, set him to own himself.
+   # If this is a player, we don't want him owned by anyone.
+   # The get_owner() function will return that the player owns
+   # himself.
    if odat["type"] == 1:
       new_object.owner = None
       new_object.zone = None
    else:
       new_object.owner = odat["owner"]
       
-      if new_object.owner.zone:
-         new_object.zone = new_object.owner.zone
+      if new_object.get_owner().get_zone():
+         new_object.zone = new_object.get_owner().get_zone()
 
    # If we have a 'home' key, use that for our home value. Otherwise use
    # the location key.
diff --git a/evennia/trunk/settings.py b/evennia/trunk/settings.py
index c033e6e3c0..77cdf5f547 100755
--- a/evennia/trunk/settings.py
+++ b/evennia/trunk/settings.py
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ ADMINS = (
 
 MANAGERS = ADMINS
 
-DATABASE_ENGINE = 'mysql'           # 'postgresql', 'mysql', 'sqlite3' or 'ado_mssql'.
-DATABASE_NAME = 'evennia'             # Or path to database file if using sqlite3.
+DATABASE_ENGINE = 'sqlite3'           # 'postgresql', 'mysql', 'sqlite3' or 'ado_mssql'.
+DATABASE_NAME = 'evennia.sql'             # Or path to database file if using sqlite3.
 DATABASE_USER = 'evennia'             # Not used with sqlite3.
 DATABASE_PASSWORD = 'CvAPpy:FFRTmTMHf'         # Not used with sqlite3.
 DATABASE_HOST = ''             # Set to empty string for localhost. Not used with sqlite3.