> I'd suggest keeping the server and the client separate for now. Starting a server from within the client can be added later anyway.

Absolutely - and they should not share code.  The client needs to be ported to many platforms (e.g. Android, iOS, PC, MAC), but the server doesn't need to (at least, not initially).  The simpler we make the client, the easier it will be to port to different platforms, and the easier it will be to push new games changes.

> I guess the only question to ask is... who else is interested?\

I am very, very busy, but I could contribute, especially code snippets from GC that could be useful here (e.g. AI code). 

Cheers,
Andrew