Yes Destop's MySQL plugin requires either local or remote 4.1+ MySQL database server. I have finished the conversion to A7 C-Script and Lite-C today. However, I think your solution is better for most games. As they usually don't use remote access.

Furthermore i've converted GSTsqlite to Lite-C and it almost works. There is one problem with Array to Fixed. I encountered with Destop's engine extension as well. Should I post what I have done so far or will you do that yourself when the time comes?