Open alpha testing of the 5.0 HD mod (online lobby).

I don't understand why $5 a month is a problem for people who play Heroes regularly. Anyone can afford that amount for their hobby, which takes up a significant part of their life. Why keep bringing up the topic of a one-time payment when it has already been repeatedly stated that this option is not very suitable? You don't ask your internet provider how much you need to pay to use it for 20 years; you wouldn't even think of trying to do that, I'm sure.