Brad, I see how Tiles may be useful for the way you work. But, I find the functionality limited and two dimensional. I use a virtual desktop software from another company with Windowblinds, ObjectDock, and Fences to define a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional workspace. Each vDesktop has multiple applications, web pages, with some common tools automatically replicated across all vDesktops (Notepad++ for example). Tiles are just too cumbersome and limited; even if it allows embedded tiles.

Having been a customer since 1990-something, I am disappointed at the deprecation of your virtual desktop software. The docks on my ObjectDock have grown substantially; per vDesktop Docks would be very useful. I think you are limiting the way people can use their environment by trying to enhance a 2D model, instead of really implementing a multi-dimensional workspace with multiple 2D desktops embedded with common apps/tools.

Sure, desktop tools do not generate as much gross revenue as games. But, quality workspace tools are very hard to find; and can get a premium price if built correctly.

I'd just love to say Ashes is one of your best games yet, even bigger and better than GalCiv3 in my opinion! I love all the new options for speeds in your game. So many unique new units that add just enough to be useful in their own niches. The only qualm I have is, why do some maps require 6 cores? Is there a way to override that?

Seems like something funny is going on with delivery. I received the October Part 1 email, but not Part 2 or the new November one. I checked my gmail spam folders and they're not in there either. I received plenty of the newsletters before now, and I've received other mailings from Stardock in October/November as well.