This is an archive of all polls from the First Poll Committee (July 2010 – July 2011). The list of members during this time and archived polls from this time can be found below.
Poll Committee
- Super Mario Bros. (talk) — Chairperson
- Stooben Rooben (talk) — Vice-Chairperson
- Edofenrir (talk)
- Gamefreak75 (talk)
- Marioguy1 (talk)
My Bloody Valentine (talk)– Expressed interest in resigning from the committee before going inactive.Nerdy Guy (talk)– Retired from the MarioWiki community.- SolarBlaze (talk)
- Twentytwofiftyseven (talk)
Archived polls
Would you consider video games an art form? (Edofenrir, 22 July, 2011)
| Would you consider video games an art form? |
|---|
| Yes, video games are art without a doubt. 42.5% (1,812 votes) |
| Some are, but it really depends on the game. 48.78% (2,080 votes) |
| They could be, but hardly any game actually qualifies. 5.58% (238 votes) |
| No, video games are not art at all. 3.14% (134 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,264 |
How do you feel Nintendo performed at E3 2011? (Super Mario Bros., 8 July, 2011)
| How do you feel Nintendo performed at E3 2011? |
|---|
| Nintendo outdid its competitors and showed many new, interesting projects. 71.96% (2,705 votes) |
| Nintendo did well, but did not outshine its competition. 13.86% (521 votes) |
| Nintendo did horribly, and its competitors did greatly. 1.12% (42 votes) |
| Nintendo and its competitors all did horribly and should do better next year. 2.15% (81 votes) |
| No opinion. 10.91% (410 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,759 |
Which way to play Mario games do you prefer/enjoy the most? (Edofenrir, 24 June, 2011)
| Which way to play Mario games do you prefer/enjoy the most? |
|---|
| I'm just trying to finish the game normally, nothing else. 21.55% (639 votes) |
| I'm trying to reach the end of the game as fast and flawless as possible. 6.37% (189 votes) |
| I'm taking my time exploring the environment and look for the occasional easter egg. 37.57% (1,114 votes) |
| I like to set artificial conditions for myself to make the game more challenging. 5.36% (159 votes) |
| I have no preferred playing style and how I play depends on the situation. 25.63% (760 votes) |
| I do something else entirely. 3.51% (104 votes) |
| Total Votes: 2,965 |
Should Bowser be the main antagonist of the upcoming Paper Mario? (SolarBlaze, 10 June, 2011)
| Should Bowser be the main antagonist of the upcoming Paper Mario title? |
|---|
| Yes, he should. I wouldn't have it any other way. 23.7% (1,223 votes) |
| No, he shouldn't. Each installment should have a new villain. 28.3% (1,460 votes) |
| I'm neutral; I'm fine with whoever is chosen. 48% (2,477 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,160 |
What do you think about the Super Guide feature? (Edofenrir, 29 May, 2011)
| What do you think about the Super Guide feature? |
|---|
| It helped me and is a great addition to the games. 22.99% (796 votes) |
| I don't use it, but would still consider it a good idea. 51.73% (1,791 votes) |
| The concept is interesting, but the implementation has serious flaws. 6.67% (231 votes) |
| Super Guide? Whatever. 10.83% (375 votes) |
| Terrible! What was Nintendo thinking?!? 7.77% (269 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,462 |
What is your opinion on the AR Games? (Gamefreak75, 15 May, 2011)
| What is your opinion on the AR Games? |
|---|
| They're amazing! I can't get enough of them. 13.5% (496 votes) |
| They're great and I enjoy playing them. 19.03% (699 votes) |
| They're alright. I'm not pleased nor disappointed. 8.66% (318 votes) |
| It was free. Who cares?! 3.32% (122 votes) |
| They suck. I absolutely hate them. 1.88% (69 votes) |
| I don't have a 3DS. 53.62% (1,970 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,674 |
What are your thoughts on the new Mario and Sonic game? (Gamefreak75, 30 April, 2011)
| What are your thoughts on the new Mario and Sonic game? |
|---|
| I am so excited! I'm glad there is another one! 23.1% (1,009 votes) |
| This seems like a very nice game. 19.46% (850 votes) |
| I don't really care. 15.29% (668 votes) |
| I would've much preferred a different Sega-Nintendo collaborative game. 20.17% (881 votes) |
| NO! NOT ANOTHER ONE! 21.98% (960 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,368 |
How anxious are you for the MarioWiki's Sixth Anniversary? (Marioguy1, 16 April, 2011)
| How anxious are you for the MarioWiki's Sixth Anniversary? |
|---|
| I can't wait! I think it'll be lots of fun! 35.25% (1,059 votes) |
| I don't think that it's worth all the hype that it's getting. 14.91% (448 votes) |
| I think it will be a fun event, but I'm not going crazy over it. 49.83% (1,497 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,004 |
What is your opinion on the Nintendo Wii? (Edofenrir, 2 April, 2011)
| What is your opinion on the Nintendo Wii? |
|---|
| It is the best console with the best games ever! 33.8% (1,363 votes) |
| It is overall a decent console with solid games. 49.86% (2,011 votes) |
| It is not any better or worse than most other consoles. 6.15% (248 votes) |
| It has potential, but hardly any game uses it, making it only a mediocre console. 6.69% (270 votes) |
| It cannot compete with the standards other consoles set. 2.06% (83 votes) |
| It is an abomination and the worst thing Nintendo ever came up with! 1.44% (58 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,033 |
How do you think about video game music (in general)? (Edofenrir, 18 March, 2011)
| How do you think about video game music (in general)? |
|---|
| I love listening to video game music and I even bought some official soundtracks. 20.52% (836 votes) |
| I love listening to video game music and enjoy listening to it online. 61.84% (2,520 votes) |
| Video game music is nice. 13.52% (551 votes) |
| It's there, but I don't really care about it. 2.67% (109 votes) |
| I usually just mute the music. 0.66% (27 votes) |
| I tend to mute the music and listen to something I like better. 0.79% (32 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,075 |
What is your opinion on Retro Cups in the Mario Kart series? (Twentytwofiftyseven, 4 March, 2011)
| What is your opinion on Retro Cups in the Mario Kart series? |
|---|
| I love Retro Cups! 52.07% (1,898 votes) |
| I like the idea of Retro Cups, but I'm disappointed in Nintendo's choice of which courses to port 31.36% (1,143 votes) |
| I don't care about or feel neutral towards Retro Cups 8.89% (324 votes) |
| I'm ok with Retro Cups, but I feel that Nintendo should concentrate its resources elsewhere 6.31% (230 votes) |
| I hate Retro Cups! 1.37% (50 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,645 |
What is your opinion on the FF/DQ characters in MSM? (Gamefreak75, 18 February, 2011)
| What is your opinion on the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest characters in Mario Sports Mix? |
|---|
| I love them and it made me want the game even more. 18.78% (669 votes) |
| I like them, but it didn't change my opinion on the game. 18.47% (658 votes) |
| It doesn't bother me one bit. 14.2% (506 votes) |
| They're subpar and there could've been better characters. 13.98% (498 votes) |
| This is a horrible idea. I can never forgive Nintendo for this. 12.24% (436 votes) |
| I don't care. 22.34% (796 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,563 |
What is your opinion on Poochy? (Stooben Rooben, 4 February, 2011)
| What is your opinion on Poochy? |
|---|
| Poochy is my favorite character! 3.44% (103 votes) |
| Poochy is a great character that should be featured in more Mario games as a playable character. 12.81% (383 votes) |
| Poochy is a great character that should be featured in more Mario games. 27.52% (823 votes) |
| Poochy is cute, but he doesn't need to be a bigger part of the Mario series. 22.57% (675 votes) |
| I don't really care about/haven't really paid attention to Poochy. 27.21% (814 votes) |
| Poochy is a terrible idea for a character. 6.45% (193 votes) |
| Total Votes: 2,991 |
What is your current opinion on the 3DS? (Gamefreak75, 21 January, 2011)
| What is your current opinion on the 3DS? |
|---|
| I think it is the best creation Nintendo has made. 34.54% (1,398 votes) |
| I'll buy it, but I don't think I'll enjoy it as much as the other handhelds. 4.52% (183 votes) |
| I think it's a cool device and I can't wait for more information about it. 44.39% (1,797 votes) |
| I'm neutral on the 3DS. 8.7% (352 votes) |
| It's an alright gimmick, but I don't really care about it. 5.39% (218 votes) |
| I think it's a contemptible device and I could care less about it. 2.47% (100 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,048 |
Which is your favorite Mario & Luigi RPG? (Gamefreak75, 7 January, 2011)
| Which is your favorite Mario & Luigi RPG? |
|---|
| Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga 21.7% (888 votes) |
| Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 19.91% (815 votes) |
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 58.39% (2,390 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,093 |
How do you like your Wario? (Gamefreak75, 23 December 2010)
| How do you like your Wario? |
|---|
| I prefer the platforming style of the Wario Land series. 36.7% (1,252 votes) |
| I prefer the party games and style of the WarioWare series. 38.05% (1,298 votes) |
| I prefer the 3-Dimensional style of Wario World. 25.24% (861 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,411 |
Do you play video games other than the Mario series? (Edofenrir, 9 December 2010)
| Do you play video games other than the Mario series? |
|---|
| I mainly stick to the Mario series 16.17% (916 votes) |
| I play other Nintendo games as well. 42.19% (2,390 votes) |
| I play other video games in general. 40.37% (2,287 votes) |
| I only play video games when they are NOT Mario. 0.69% (39 votes) |
| I don't play video games at all. 0.58% (33 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,665 |
Do you prefer Mario platformers in 2D or 3D? (Edofenrir, 25 November 2010)
| Do you prefer Mario platformers in 2D or 3D? |
|---|
| I prefer 2D platformers like Super Mario Bros., Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros.. 10.89% (550 votes) |
| I prefer 3D platformers like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. 20.88% (1,055 votes) |
| I find both options equally appealing. 68.23% (3,447 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,052 |
What are your opinions on the Super Mario Brothers film? (SolarBlaze, 11 November 2010)
| What are your opinions on the Super Mario Brothers film? |
|---|
| It was an all-around good movie. 10.2% (355 votes) |
| It was good as a movie, but not as an adaption of the Mario franchise. 26.21% (912 votes) |
| It was terrible on both accounts. 40.03% (1,393 votes) |
| The movie was horrible, but that's exactly why I like watching it. 23.56% (820 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,480 |
The galaxies of Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel have been described as more linear in terms of progression than the worlds of earlier 3D Mario Games. Do you believe that this shift is for the better? (Twentytwofiftyseven, 28 October 2010)
| The galaxies of Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel have been described as more linear in terms of progression than the worlds of earlier 3D Mario Games. Do you believe that this shift is for the better? |
|---|
| Yes, I prefer the "linear" style of Super Mario Galaxy. 20.86% (830 votes) |
| No, I prefer the "sandbox" style of Super Mario 64. 18.95% (754 votes) |
| I'm fine with either style. 29.1% (1,158 votes) |
| I prefer a mix of both styles. 26.41% (1,051 votes) |
| I do not believe that there has been a shift in world design. 4.67% (186 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,979 |
Which Mario Kart weight class do you prefer? (Gamefreak75, 14 October 2010)
| Which Mario Kart weight class do you prefer? |
|---|
| Small (or Light) 30.73% (1,359 votes) |
| Medium 50.07% (2,214 votes) |
| Large (or Heavy) 19.2% (849 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,422 |
Would you like to see Waluigi in a mainstream game? (Edofenrir, 30 September 2010)
| Would you like to see Waluigi in a mainstream game? |
|---|
| Yes, Waluigi should appear outside of spin-offs too. 44.57% (2,584 votes) |
| No, Waluigi is a spin-off character and should stay one. 11.16% (647 votes) |
| I am fine either way. 15.01% (870 votes) |
| Waluigi should have his very own game. 20.89% (1,211 votes) |
| Nintendo should just scrap Waluigi altogether. 8.37% (485 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,787 |
Best Power-Up in Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Gamefreak75, 16 September 2010)
| What is the best power-up in Super Mario Galaxy 2? |
|---|
| Bee Mushroom 4% (181 votes) |
| Spring Mushroom 1.84% (83 votes) |
| Fire Flower 5.62% (254 votes) |
| Cloud Flower 35.11% (1,588 votes) |
| Spin Drill 5.48% (248 votes) |
| Rock Mushroom 16.23% (734 votes) |
| Boo Mushroom 10.02% (453 votes) |
| Rainbow Star 21.71% (982 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,523 |
I can't actually fit my question in the topic title. >_< (Twentytwofiftyseven, 2 September 2010)
| It has been announced that the Kremlings will not feature in the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Returns. What do you think of this decision? |
|---|
| Horrible! I became less interested in this game when I heard this. 20.52% (746 votes) |
| Bad, but it doesn't change my level of interest in the game. 32.76% (1,191 votes) |
| I'm neutral on this. 34.82% (1,266 votes) |
| Good, but it doesn't change my level of interest in the game. 4.68% (170 votes) |
| Excellent! I became more interested in this game when I heard this. 7.23% (263 votes) |
| Total Votes: 3,636 |
Best RPG-Exclusive Antagonist (SolarBlaze, 19 August 2010)
| Who do you feel is the best RPG-exclusive main antagonist? |
|---|
| Smithy 8.41% (439 votes) |
| Cackletta/Bowletta 4.77% (249 votes) |
| Sir Grodus 3.49% (182 votes) |
| Shadow Queen 11.41% (596 votes) |
| Princess Shroob 2.34% (122 votes) |
| Elder Princess Shroob 1.95% (102 votes) |
| Count Bleck 7.81% (408 votes) |
| Dimentio/Super Dimentio 13.73% (717 votes) |
| Fawful/Dark Fawful 29.36% (1,533 votes) |
| Dark Star/Dark Bowser 16.74% (874 votes) |
| Total Votes: 5,222 |
What do you think about Mario Crossover Games? (Edofenrir, 5 August 2010)
| What do you think about games that combine two or more different franchises, like the Mario & Sonic or Super Smash Bros. series? |
|---|
| Crossovers are good. They enrich the universe of the Mario series. 74.51% (3,396 votes) |
| Crossovers are bad. They dilute the universe of the Mario series. 9.04% (412 votes) |
| I don't care. When playing games, I have other priorities. 16.45% (750 votes) |
| Total Votes: 4,558 |