halo trial has always been more popular than the game itself... pretty much what peter said, and the fact that dial-up is easier on the trial version... u won't get much lag (compared to the full version, ull lag like crazy!!!) on Blood Gulch, even on 5kbps, u actually can actually make a couple kills, plus most ppl have moved over to Halo Custom Edition, with ppl making maps and such, there are many Halo 2 Maps for the PC now, plus CMT has made Halo 1 Campaign Maps with Halo 2 HUD system and weapons....