Mount & Blade Wiki/Past Polls

The following are the results of past polls placed on the main page. Contents 1 2019 1.1 How many heroes do you recruit into your party? 2 2018 2.1 What non-standard battleground do you most enjoy fighting on? 2.2 What is your primary consideration when buying new armor? 3 2017 3.1 What type of terrain do you prefer to fight on? 3.2 Which claimant do you think has the most legitimate claim? 4 2016 4.1 What is your least favorite faction in Warband? 4.2 What type of future Mount&Blade games would you like to see focus on? 4.3 What type of ranged weapons do you prefer? 4.4 What is your first goal in a new game? 5 2015 5.1 How often can you be found playing the Mount&Blade series? 5.2 Where do your loyalties stand? 5.3 How interested are you in current or future Warband DLC? 5.4 How many companions do you usually hire? 6 2014 6.1 What type of terrain do you prefer to fight on? 6.2 Which Agility-based skill do you focus on the most? 6.3 How quickly do you get married in Warband? 6.4 What tournament set do you most prefer? 6.5 What trait is most important to you for your shield? 6.6 What non-faction troops do you like having in your ranks? 7 2013 7.1 What do you value most from villages? 7.2 What do you hope gets more attention in Mount&Blade II: Bannerlord? 7.3 What is your primary goal during peacetime? 7.4 What source of income to you enjoy the most? 7.5 Which attribute do you like to keep highest? 7.6 How many mods have you tried? 8 2012 8.1 What is your preferred melee weapon type? 8.2 How honorable are you? 8.3 What do you look for in your horse? 8.4 Which Mount&Blade do you play the most? 8.5 Who do you fight for? 8.6 How many rival factions have you completely eliminated? 8.7 How many characters have you created? 9 2011 9.1 What combat style do you find the most fun? 9.2 What is most fun about the games? 9.3 What's your favorite fighting in the game? 9.4 What's your favorite Faction? 2019[] How many heroes do you recruit into your party?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of December, 2019 (based on suggestion by Yarrrr) All of them, I like drama Final count: ongoing As many as possible without excessive conflict Final count: ongoing Only a few favorites Final count: ongoing None, I am the only hero necessary in this war Final count: ongoing Total votes: ongoing 2018[] What non-standard battleground do you most enjoy fighting on?[] Started by Tephra on 2nd of July, 2018 Arena Rings Final count: 224 - 11.34% Within Villages Final count: 341 - 17.26 Bandit Camps Final count: 66 - 3.34% On City Streets Final count: 396 - 20.04% Inside Keeps Final count: 949 - 48.03% Total votes: 1976 What is your primary consideration when buying new armor?[] Started by Tephra on 2nd of February, 2018 (based on suggestion by VikingCthulhu) Price - The marketplace is just legal robbery. Final count: 158 - 12.16% Protection - That's what armor is for, right? Final count: 833 - 64.13% Weight - Why endure the hit when you can run away instead? Final count: 39 - 3.0% Cosmetic - Even if I die, I will look good doing it. Final count: 269 - 20.71% Total votes: 1299 2017[] What type of terrain do you prefer to fight on?[] Started by Tephra on 3rd of September, 2017 Flat and empty - Cavalry get in free Final count: 796 - 64.04% Riverside - Fish in boots Final count: 78 - 6.28% Forest - The bark is worse than the fight Final count: 72 - 5.79% Hilly - Where'd that arrow come from? Final count: 229 - 18.42% Mountainous - Horses stop here Final count: 68 - 5.47% Total votes: 1243 Which claimant do you think has the most legitimate claim?[] Started by Tephra on 20th of April, 2017 Dustum Khan (Khergit Khanate) Final count: 32 - 3.24% Lethwin Far-Seeker (Kingdom of Nords) Final count: 190 - 19.25% Lord Kastor of Veluca (Kingdom of Rhodoks) Final count: 48 - 4,86% Lady Isolla of Suno (Kingdom of Swadia) Final count: 572 - 57.95% Prince Valdym the Bastard (Kingdom of Vaegirs) Final count: 65 - 6.59% Arwa the Pearled One (Sarranid Sultanate) Final count: 80 - 8.11% Total votes: 987 2016[] What is your least favorite faction in Warband?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of September, 2016 (based on an anonymous suggestion) Khergit - no heavy infantry Final count: 1415 - 45.93% Nords - weak to cavalry Final count: 244 - 7.92% Rhodoks - slow ranged attack rate Final count: 263 - 8.54% Swadia - too expensive Final count: 262 - 8.50% Vaegirs - no shields Final count: 329 - 10.68% Sarranids - no specialization Final count: 568 - 18.44% Total votes: 3081 What type of future Mount&Blade games would you like to see focus on?[] Started by Tephra on 2nd of July, 2016 Canonical - continuing Calradian lore Final count: 432 - 53.87% Historical - retelling of actual events Final count: 95 - 11.85% Alternate Settings - new lore in a new land Final count: 71 - 8.85% All of the above - keep doing what they're doing Final count: 204 - 25.44% Total votes: 802 What type of ranged weapons do you prefer?[] Started by Tephra on 2nd of April, 2016 Bows - for the traditionalist Final count: 897 - 61.44% Crossbows - no skills required Final count: 286 - 19.59% Thrown weapons - including grenades Final count: 106 - 7.26% Firearms - the weapon of the future Final count: 171 - 11.71% Total votes: 1460 What is your first goal in a new game?[] Started by Tephra on 3rd of January, 2016 Acquiring better gear Final count: 297 - 17.86% Gaining some renown Final count: 91 - 5.47% Making a little money Final count: 532 - 31.99% Recruiting a sizable army Final count: 590 - 35.48% Goals are boring, I do whatever I want Final count: 153 - 9.2% Total votes: 1663 2015[] How often can you be found playing the Mount&Blade series?[] Started by Tephra on 2nd of July, 2015 Nearly every day Final count: 1367 - 49.3% At least once a week Final count: 543 - 19.58% Infrequently, when in the mood Final count: 723 - 26.07% Rarely, a month or more may pass between play Final count: 97 - 5.3% Not at all until the next release Final count: 43 - 1.55% Total votes: 2773 Where do your loyalties stand?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of May, 2015 (based on suggestion by Yarrrr) I am a vassal under one of the established factions Final count: 490 - 33.96% I fight to secure the throne for one of the claimants Final count: 83 - 5.75% I fight for my right to rule my own kingdom Final count: 626 - 43.38% I am a freelancer and am not loyal to any kingdom Final count: 244 - 16.91% Total votes: 1443 How interested are you in current or future Warband DLC?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of March, 2015 I own them all and want more! Final count: 354 - 42.29% I have one and may get more Final count: 240 - 28.67% I don't own any yet, but might get one Final count: 173 - 20.67% I am not interested in the DLC Final count: 70 - 8.36% Total votes: 837 How many companions do you usually hire?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of January, 2015 (based on suggestion by Yarrrr) All of them, they are the invincible backbone of my army Final count: 329 - 20.77% Several, they provide extra support where I need it Final count: 985 - 62.18% One or two, I can easily focus on them without conflicts Final count: 222 - 14.02% None, they aren't worth the effort Final count: 48 - 3.03% Total votes: 1584 2014[] What type of terrain do you prefer to fight on?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of November, 2014 Flat and empty, my horses need to run Final count: 1214 - 49.82% Uneven, I bring tactics into play Final count: 579 - 23.76% Mountainous, the perfect counter to heavy cavalry Final count: 158 - 6.48% Sieges, the castle walls are where real warriors fight Final count: 486 - 19.94% Total votes: 2437 Which Agility-based skill do you focus on the most?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of September, 2014 Weaponmaster Final count: 448 - 42.07% Shield Final count: 79 - 7.42% Riding Final count: 127 - 11.92% Athletics Final count: 111 - 10.42% Horse archery Final count: 198 - 18.59% Looting Final count: 102 - 9.58% Total votes: 1065 How quickly do you get married in Warband?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of July, 2014 As soon as possible, I am a romantic Final count: 225 – 13.42% When well-established, I am practical Final count: 767 – 45.74% When it becomes useful, I am calculative Final count: 445 – 26.54% Never, I am free-spirited Final count: 240 – 14.31% Total votes: 1677 What tournament set do you most prefer?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of May, 2014 Axe with shield Final count: 157 – 8.25% Sword with shield Final count: 768 – 40.45% Heavy sword Final count: 458 – 24.27% Lance with shield Final count: 227 – 12.06% Bow and knife Final count: 104 – 5.58% Crossbow and sword Final count: 129 – 6.84% Javelins with shield Final count: 47 – 2.56% Total votes: 1890 What trait is most important to you for your shield?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of March, 2014 Durability Final count: 225 – 19.05% Resistance Final count: 559 – 47.33% Size Final count: 181 – 15.33% Speed Final count: 32 – 2.71% Don't use a shield Final count: 184 – 15.58% Total votes: 1181 What non-faction troops do you like having in your ranks?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of January, 2014 Bandits Final count: 45 – 2.84% Manhunters Final count: 231 – 14.56% Mercenaries Final count: 526 – 33.17% Women Final count: 783 – 49.43% Total votes: 1585 2013[] What do you value most from villages?[] Started by Tephra on 4th of November, 2013 New recruits to fill my ranks Final count: 1111 – 80.74% An easy target for quick loot Final count: 132 – 9.59% Taxes, I conquer, then I tax Final count: 79 – 5.74% Scenery, sometimes I just like to wander Final count: 54 – 3.92% Total votes: 1376 What do you hope gets more attention in Mount&Blade II: Bannerlord?[] Started by Tephra on 3rd of September, 2013 Storylines and history Final count: 176 – 14.23% Politics and diplomacy Final count: 589 – 47.62% Quests and goals Final count: 110 – 8.89% Items and equipment Final count: 72 – 5.82% Combat and character mechanics Final count: 289 – 23.44% Total votes: 1236 What is your primary goal during peacetime?[] Started by Tephra on 3rd of July, 2013 Gaining more renown Final count: 47 – 3.46% Accumulating wealth and new equipment Final count: 293 – 21.54% Improving relations with lords or locations Final count: 221 – 16.25% Earning exp and recruiting to build your army Final count: 799 – 58.75% Total votes: 1360 What source of income to you enjoy the most?[] Started by Tephra on 4th of May, 2013 Looting enemies Final count: 746 – 53.48% Ransoming prisoners Final count: 244 – 17.49% Trading goods Final count: 87 – 6.24% Productive enterprises Final count: 318 – 22.80% Total votes: 1395 Which attribute do you like to keep highest?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of March, 2013 Strength, don't make me angry... Final count: 279 – 21.43% Agility, a leaf on the wind Final count: 98 – 7.53% Intelligence, smarter than the average bear Final count: 630 – 48.39% Charisma, how you doin'? Final count: 295 – 22.66% Total votes: 1302 How many mods have you tried?[] Started by Tephra on 1st of January, 2013 None, I like the default game just the way it is Final count: 576 – 43.57% One or two, I am not particularly adventurous Final count: 316 – 23.90% Several, this series was designed for mods Final count: 361 – 27.31% Too many, I've forgotten what the native games were about Final count: 69 – 5.22% Total votes: 1322 2012[] What is your preferred melee weapon type?[] Started by Tephra on 8th of November, 2012 One-handed weapons Final count: 630 – 46.74% Two-handed weapons Final count: 439 – 32.57% Polearms Final count: 182 – 13.5% Multi-purpose weapons Final count: 97 – 7.2% Total votes: 1348 How honorable are you?[] Started by Tephra on 4th of September, 2012 I'd save kittens from trees if I could, my honor is always high Final count: 736 – 56.87% I'd put kittens into trees if I could, my honor is always low Final count: 125 – 9.65% I wouldn't notice a kitten in a tree, I pay little attention to honor Final count: 179 – 13.81% I'd put a kitten in a tree and then save it, I keep my honor balanced Final count: 255 – 19.68% Total votes: 1295 What do you look for in your horse?[] Started by Tephra on 8th of July, 2012 I lead my army with a speedy mount Final count: 641 – 30.71 I outsmart the enemy with maneuverability Final count: 269 – 12.89% I charge into the fray and need durability Final count: 854 – 40.92% What horse? I run into battle on my own legs Final count: 323 – 15.48% Total votes: 2087 Which Mount&Blade do you play the most?[] Started by Tephra on 28th of May, 2012 Classic Mount&Blade Final count: 103 – 7.62% Mount&Blade: Warband (or Napoleonic Wars) Final count: 1043 – 77.14% Mount&Blade: With Fire & Sword Final count: 99 – 7.32% Fan-made modules Final count: 107 – 7.91% Total votes: 1352 Who do you fight for?[] Started by Lenopow on 21st of April, 2012 Swadia Final count: 349 – 17.43% Khergit Khanate Final count: 145 – 7.22% Nords Final count: 489 – 24.35% Rhodoks Final count: 228 – 11.35% Sarranid Sultanate Final count: 156 – 7.77% None of them! I fight for myself! Final count: 638 – 31.87% Total votes: 2005 How many rival factions have you completely eliminated?[] Started by Tephra on 19th of March, 2012 None, I shame myself Final count: 295 – 39.92% One, I have tasted victory and it is sweet Final count: 172 – 23.27% Several, I am a force to be feared Final count: 118 – 15.97% All of them, you may refer to me as 'Your Majesty' Final count: 154 – 20.84% Total votes: 739 How many characters have you created?[] Started by Tephra on 10th of February, 2012 Just one, I am a loyalist Final count: 302 – 29.75% A couple, a little variety is good Final count: 438 – 43.25 Several, I can't stop myself Final count: 118 – 11.63% Too many! Call a psychiatrist, I need help Final count: 156 – 15.37% Total votes: 1014 2011[] What combat style do you find the most fun?[] Started by Tephra on 26th of December, 2011 Melee on foot Final count: 382 – 25.43% Ranged on foot Final count: 91 – 6.06% Melee on horseback Final count: 727 – 48.40% Ranged on horseback Final count: 302 – 20.11% Total votes: 1502 What is most fun about the games?[] Started by Lenopow on 31st of October, 2011 Sieges Final count: 278 – 27.25% Expoloring Final count: 36 – 3.53% Fighting Final count: 674 – 66.08% Quests Final count: 32 – 3.14% Total votes: 1020 What's your favorite fighting in the game?[] Started by Lenopow on 23rd of October, 2011 Bow and Arrow Final count: 69 – 19.55% Sword Final count: 207 – 58.64% Spear Final count: 49 – 13.88% Gun (WFAS) Final count: 28 – 7.93% Total votes: 353 What's your favorite Faction?[] Started by Lenopow on 21st of October, 2011 Swadia Final count: 64 – 34.97% Nords Final count: 80 – 43.72% Khergits Final count: 16 – 8.74% Vaegirs Final count: 23 – 12.57% Total votes: 183