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This is an archive of all polls from the Third Poll Committee (July 2012 – August 2013). The list of members during this time and archived polls from this time can be found below.
Poll Committee
- Crocodile Dippy (talk) — Chairperson
- Master Crash (talk) — Vice-Chairperson
Bop1996 (talk)– Has gone inactive and cannot carry out duties.- Henry Tucayo Clay (talk)
- MrConcreteDonkey (talk)
- Ralphfan (talk)
- New Super Mario (talk)
- Toad85 (talk)
- Lily x (talk)
- Mario4Ever (talk)
Archived polls
What do you think of paid subsciptions/memberships in games? (Lily x (talk), 2nd August, 2013)
| What do you think of paid subsciptions/memberships in games? |
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| They are great, the things you get from the membership is usually good quality so I have no problem with it. 7.08% (231 votes) |
| Even though I would rather everything be free, paying does have good benefits. 16.28% (531 votes) |
| I feel that sometimes companies use it to rip us off, but other times it is fine. 20.45% (667 votes) |
| I don't like the idea much, but some companies need to use it to get enough money. 14.93% (487 votes) |
| I hate it! It is completley pointless and a waste of money. 25.02% (816 votes) |
| I don't really care. 16.22% (529 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,261 |
What is your opinion on downloading games via the E-Shop? (Lily x (talk), 19th July, 2013)
| What is your opinion on downloading games via the E-Shop? |
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| I prefer it to physical copies, it means I haven't got a game card to worry about losing and it is often cheaper. 17% (830 votes) |
| I like the feature to download retro games and smaller games. However, I prefer to buy the physical version for larger games. 53.31% (2,602 votes) |
| I feel it takes away the charm that you get from buying a game. 11.74% (573 votes) |
| I don't like the idea, it is a ripoff and deprives those who can't access the internet on their 3DS. 6.04% (295 votes) |
| I don't care. 11.9% (581 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,881 |
RPG characters in other games? (MrConcreteDonkey (talk), 5th July, 2013)
| Would you like to see characters from the RPGs appear in other games, such as Mario Kart? |
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| Yes, I would love to see RPG characters appear more in other games. 52.75% (3,085 votes) |
| I'd like it, but I don't really mind that much. 24.74% (1,447 votes) |
| I don't really want to see them in other games. 6.67% (390 votes) |
| I am completely opposed to this ridiculous idea. 3.11% (182 votes) |
| I don't have an opinion on this. 6.1% (357 votes) |
| What are these "RPGs" you speak of? 6.62% (387 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,848 |
For which of these upcoming games are you the most excited? (Henry Tucayo Clay (talk), 21st June, 2013)
| For which of these upcoming games are you the most excited? |
|---|
| Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 16.51% (1,443 votes) |
| Mario Golf: World Tour 1% (87 votes) |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U 48.24% (4,217 votes) |
| Mario Kart 8 14.86% (1,299 votes) |
| Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 3.31% (289 votes) |
| Super Mario 3D World 16% (1,406 votes) |
| Total Votes: 8,741 |
Should Nintendo earn money from LPs and other such Youtube videos? (Toad85 (talk), 7th June, 2013)
| Should Nintendo earn money from LPs and other such Youtube videos? |
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| Of course! It's their intellectual property. Let's Players, reviewers, and the like shouldn't be making money off of someone else's work. 14.95% (822 votes) |
| Absolutely not! Youtube personalities rely on their revenue, and besides, they're giving Nintendo free publicity. 47.27% (2,600 votes) |
| Can't we find some kind of middle road? 22.53% (1,239 votes) |
| I have no opinion one way or the other. 6.87% (378 votes) |
| What are you talking about? 8.38% (461 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,500 |
How do you feel about the absence of a Nintendo conference at this year's E3? (Mario4Ever (talk), 24th May, 2013)
| How do you feel about the absence of a Nintendo conference at this year's E3? |
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| This is great! Smaller conferences and Nintendo Direct ensure that only the most important information reaches people. 42.74% (1,292 votes) |
| This is a terrible approach that potentially limits the amount and quality of information people receive. 33.31% (1,007 votes) |
| I don't care how the information is presented/I get my information from sources other than Nintendo. 19.42% (587 votes) |
| I am more interested in what other companies have to offer this year, so no Nintendo conference is no big loss. 5% (137 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,023 |
What do you think of sequels in the Mario series? (Lily x (talk), 10th May, 2013)
| What do you think of sequels in the Mario series? |
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| They are great! They continue the story and style from a previous game. 53.39% (2,556 votes) |
| They can be good, if done properly. However, sometimes they are more like expansion packs. 38.56% (1,846 votes) |
| I have no real opinion. 4.07% (195 votes) |
| They are a good idea, but are often poorly excecuted by Nintendo. 2.86% (137 votes) |
| I hate them! They are pointless and a waste! 1.11% (53 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,787 |
First arcades, then consoles, now smartphones...what's the next big medium? (Toad85 (talk), 26th April, 2013)
| First arcades, then consoles, now smartphones...what's the next big medium? |
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| We'll see a revitalization of home console gaming with the 8th or 9th generation. 29.9% (1,045 votes) |
| Handhelds and tablets will dominate the market from here on out. 7.58% (265 votes) |
| The PC gaming master race will rule us all. 6.44% (225 votes) |
| Streaming games online, like on a "Steam Box" or Ouya. 2.69% (94 votes) |
| Why be limited to just one device? Cloud computing will let you play any game, anywhere, on anything! 9.44% (330 votes) |
| Virtual reality, maybe? Holodecks? 14.99% (524 votes) |
| Some kind of future dingamahooey we can't even begin to fathom yet. 28.96% (1,012 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,495 |
Removing Partners? (New Super Mario (talk), 12th April, 2013)
| Was removing partners/pixls from Paper Mario: Sticker Star a bad idea? |
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| Absolutely! It ruined the whole experience for me! 18.57% (974 votes) |
| Yes, I think Nintendo could have made a better game by including them. 39.63% (2,078 votes) |
| I would have liked them but it doesn't really matter to me. 21.22% (1,113 votes) |
| I liked battling without partners! 2.36% (124 votes) |
| No, I though it was a very good idea removing the whole partner idea. 2.14% (112 votes) |
| I have no opinion on this topic. 11.77% (617 votes) |
| The only Paper Mario game I've played is Sticker Star so I don't really know... 4.31% (226 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,244 |
What option takes precedence when choosing a character/kart/etc? (Master Crash (talk), 29th March, 2013)
| What option takes precedence when choosing a character/kart/etc? |
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| Appearance. 21.28% (1,091 votes) |
| Ease of Access (balanced). 9.81% (503 votes) |
| Maneuverability. 9.57% (491 votes) |
| Technicality. 3.24% (166 votes) |
| Speed. 17.96% (921 votes) |
| Durability. 1.17% (60 votes) |
| MORE POWEEEEER. 8.93% (458 votes) |
| I play as whatever. 28.04% (1,438 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,128 |
Are retro games a good thing? (Toad85 (talk), 15th March, 2013)
| Are retro games a good thing? |
|---|
| Of course! Gaming should remember its roots, and throwbacks are a great way to do it. 66.42% (3,103 votes) |
| Innovation is important, but I'll play a retro title now and again. 24.57% (1,148 votes) |
| I have no strong feelings one way or the other. 4.15% (194 votes) |
| It's fine if that's your thing, but I prefer more modern titles. 3.55% (166 votes) |
| Never! Games should always push the boundaries of the medium and give us unique experiences. 1% (61 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,672 |
2013 is the year of Luigi! Are you excited? (Master Crash (talk), 1st March, 2013)
| 2013 is the year of Luigi! Are you excited? |
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| Very! He definitely deserves some time in the spotlight! 83.05% (5,129 votes) |
| I think there are others more deserving of recognition. 7.72% (477 votes) |
| I've never been a Luigi fan, so this news doesn't excite me. 2.72% (168 votes) |
| I miss Mario already. 3.35% (207 votes) |
| I think he gets enough notice as is. 3.16% (195 votes) |
| Total Votes: 6,176 |
DLC in Mario Games? (New Super Mario (talk), 15th February, 2013)
| Nintendo has brought DLC into some of their games recently. Would you want Nintendo to experiment more with DLC in future Mario games? |
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| It would be great seeing some downloadable content available to us in the future. 50.57% (2,027 votes) |
| It'd be cool, but I wouldn't pay money for it. 24.9% (998 votes) |
| It doesn't matter to me if Mario games have DLC or not. 13.55% (543 votes) |
| I don't like DLC. 10.98% (440 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,008 |
Open World? (New Super Mario (talk), 1st February, 2013)
| How would you feel if the next 3D Mario game would have an open world, similar to that of the Zelda games, instead of levels? |
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| That would be awesome! Exploring open world is just what the series needs! 51.14% (2,612 votes) |
| I like the idea, but not sure if it's best for the series. 30.83% (1,757 votes) |
| I don't care if it's open world or not 7.64% (390 votes) |
| I don't care for the idea. Stick to the classic format. 4.33% (221 votes) |
| That would be awful! It would take away from what the series is known for. 6% (310 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,290 |
Story? (MrConcreteDonkey (talk), 18th January, 2013)
| Do you feel it is important for a game to have a good story, in addition to good gameplay and other elements? |
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| Yes, I feel it's very important, and I wouldn't buy a game without a good story. 28.75% (1,126 votes) |
| I feel it's fairly important, though I wouldn't care too much if a game was fun but didn't have a fantastic story. 60.1% (2,354 votes) |
| I don't feel it's that important, and gameplay should be the main focus. 6.82% (267 votes) |
| No, it's not important to me at all. For me, it's all about the gameplay. 2.02% (79 votes) |
| I don't have an opinion on this matter. 2% (91 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,917 |
What has been your favorite game of 2012? (Master Crash (talk), 4th January, 2013)
| What has been your favorite game of 2012? |
|---|
| Fortune Street. 1.92% (109 votes) |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. 5.41% (307 votes) |
| Mario Party 9. 9.43% (535 votes) |
| Mario Tennis Open. 2.05% (116 votes) |
| New Super Mario Bros. 2. 15.06% (854 votes) |
| New Super Mario Bros. U. 33.39% (1,894 votes) |
| Nintendo Land. 9.86% (559 votes) |
| Paper Mario: Sticker Star. 22.88% (1,298 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,672 |
Do you play any non-Nintendo consoles? (Master Crash (talk), 21st December, 2012)
| Do you play any non-Nintendo consoles? |
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| No, I'm a Nintendo-only person. 36.42% (2,066 votes) |
| I'm not picky when it comes to gaming companies. 46.26% (2,624 votes) |
| I'd like to if I had the means. 8.39% (476 votes) |
| I prefer other gaming consoles to Nintendo's, actually. 3.6% (204 votes) |
| I don't even own a gaming console! 0.72% (41 votes) |
| I'm of the glorious PC gamer master race, you lowly console gaming plebeians. 4.6% (261 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,672 |
What are your thoughts on console redesigns? (Crocodile Dippy (talk), 7th December, 2012)
| What are your thoughts on console redesigns? |
|---|
| They're fantastic! The more consoles, the better! 24.21% (898 votes) |
| If they improve on the original design, then I'm fine with them. 29.36% (1,089 votes) |
| Only if they don't remove backwards compatibility. 27.74% (1,029 votes) |
| I don't like them very much, but to each their own. 4.48% (166 votes) |
| They're wastes of time and money, so shouldn't exist! 5.58% (207 votes) |
| I don't care either way. 8.63% (320 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,709 |
What is your opinion of glitches, hacks, and other ways to cheat in video games? (Toad85 (talk), 23rd November, 2012)
| What is your opinion of glitches, hacks, and other ways to cheat in video games? |
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| I love them! They're a great way to enhance your favorite games, and it makes them much more fun to play. 23.07% (1,032 votes) |
| They are OK, but most of the time I just want to play the game fairly. 35.37% (1,582 votes) |
| I only like them if they're not used during online play. 20.21% (904 votes) |
| I dislike them. Glitches and hacks break the game and make it too easy. 15.4% (689 votes) |
| I have no opinion on this topic. 6% (266 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,473 |
How do you feel about the changes in Paper Mario: Sticker Star? (Master Crash (talk), 9th November, 2012)
| How do you feel about the changes in Paper Mario: Sticker Star? |
|---|
| I think it has the potential to turn out great. 34.72% (1,469 votes) |
| I'm just glad it's more of an RPG unlike it's predecessor. 16.26% (688 votes) |
| I'll probably enjoy it due to it being a Paper Mario game. 15.06% (637 votes) |
| I'm willing to give the changes a chance. 10.75% (455 votes) |
| I'll wait until I see more gameplay and news before making a decision. 8.6% (364 votes) |
| I'm not looking forward to the game at all. 5.84% (247 votes) |
| I've never really cared for Paper Mario games. 8.77% (371 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,231 |
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon? (Bop1996 (talk), 27 October, 2012)
| What would you most like to see in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon? |
|---|
| Exciting new ghosts to capture. 18.75% (785 votes) |
| Interesting new gameplay mechanics. 17.86% (748 votes) |
| Dark, oppressive atmospheres. 17.84% (747 votes) |
| Inventive and fun puzzles. 16.03% (671 votes) |
| Compelling story. 29.52% (1,236 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,187 |
Yoshi? (Bop1996 (talk), 12 October, 2012)
| What do you think of Yoshi? |
|---|
| Yoshi is a great character, but I don't like him so much as a gameplay mechanic. 9.79% (544 votes) |
| I enjoy Yoshi as a gameplay mechanic, but not as a character. 6.28% (349 votes) |
| Yoshi is great as both a mechanic and a character and should continue to be a major part of the entire series. 77.28% (4,292 votes) |
| Yoshi has outlived his potential as a character and a gameplay mechanic, and should appear less frequently. 2.39% (133 votes) |
| It makes no difference to me. 4.25% (236 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,554 |
What's your opinion on ported games? (Master Crash (talk), 28 September, 2012)
| What's your opinion on ported games? |
|---|
| It's great to have old games on new consoles. 65.76% (1,999 votes) |
| I like them only if they add something to the game. 17.93% (545 votes) |
| I only like them if they stick 100% to the original game. 6.74% (205 votes) |
| They are a waste of time, companies should focus on making new games. 2.7% (82 votes) |
| I have no opinion. 6.88% (209 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,040 |
What is your opinion on the Wii U? (Henry Tucayo Clay (talk), 14 September, 2012)
| What is your opinion on the Wii U? |
|---|
| It'll be Nintendo's best console so far, I'm definitely buying it! 40.25% (1,998 votes) |
| It looks like an innovative concept, I'll give it a try. 35.25% (1,750 votes) |
| I'll buy it only because it's made by Nintendo. 5.5% (273 votes) |
| It looks intriguing, but there are a few things about it I don't like. 7.7% (382 votes) |
| I don't like it. 2.36% (117 votes) |
| It's Nintendo's worst idea so far! 2.16% (107 votes) |
| I have no opinion on it. 6.79% (337 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,964 |
What are your thoughts on the New Super Mario Bros. series? (Master Crash (talk), 31 August, 2012)
| What are your thoughts on the New Super Mario Bros. series? |
|---|
| I like what they're doing with it, and hope to see more of this series. 49.59% (2,253 votes) |
| I think the series is getting stale, and something new and innovative needs to be introduced. 28.11% (1,277 votes) |
| I don't like the series at all, and think that Nintendo should discontinue working on it. 1.3% (59 votes) |
| While I do enjoy the series, I think I'd rather have Nintendo focus on other Mario games. 17.32% (787 votes) |
| I was never interested in the series to begin with. 0.86% (39 votes) |
| I have no opinion. 2.82% (128 votes) |
| Total Votes: {{{totalvote}}} |
With the Super Mario Wiki Anniversary awards ceremony over, what were your thoughts on the entire event? (Crocodile Dippy (talk), 11 August, 2012)
| With the Super Mario Wiki Anniversary awards ceremony over, what were your thoughts on the entire event? |
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| It was fantastic all the way! 12.79% (577 votes) |
| I didn't agree with some of the results, but the presentations were nice. 2.37% (107 votes) |
| The presentations were lacking, but I'm happy with the results. 0.44% (20 votes) |
| It was alright. 1.29% (58 votes) |
| I wasn't very impressed with any of it. 0.24% (11 votes) |
| It was absolutely horrid! 1.29% (58 votes) |
| I didn't bother to see the ceremony. 8.13% (367 votes) |
| I still don't know what the Super Mario Wiki awards ceremony is! 73.45% (3,315 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,513 |
What are your early thoughts on the Super Mario Wiki awards ceremony happening next week? (Crocodile Dippy (talk), 3 August, 2012)
| What are your early thoughts on the Super Mario Wiki awards ceremony happening next week? |
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| I'm excited for it! It's all going to be awesome! 23.45% (698 votes) |
| I'm looking forward to seeing the results, but the presentations aren't interesting to me. 6.18% (184 votes) |
| I'm looking forward to seeing the presentations, but whatever the results are doesn't matter to me. 2.55% (76 votes) |
| I'm not very interested in the ceremony. 4% (119 votes) |
| I think it will be very dull. 0.37% (11 votes) |
| I think it will be terrible! 0.91% (27 votes) |
| What's the Super Mario Wiki awards ceremony? 62.55% (1,862 votes) |
| Total Votes: 2,977 |
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