The Champions Online Forums apologetically explain why lifetime subscriptions are no longer offered for Champions Online, even though they were originally to be offered through September 1. A recent post warned lifetime and discounted six month subscriptions were running short, though it was not initially made clear that supplies were limited (or why they would be), and they say: "we definitely should have emphasized our limits more explicitly in all our messaging." Though they are apparently not going to re-open this offer, they make it clear hearing the reaction to this is hard for them: "It’s hard for all of us here at Cryptic to see outcry in our communities. We work day and night to create the best gaming experiences we can and any missteps – big or small – on the long, winding, and sometimes treacherous path of development are always regrettable." Thanks Trent.