(i posted this in comments section of wiiu browser news story earlier but made a thread to try to find an answer) i have 3 wii remotes and will have the wiiu on nov30th i was thinking in NSMBU can the wii u gamepad user play with the 3 wii-motes as in controlling a character or is the gamepad permanently an assist role unless in single player looked around cant find any info on it

I am 106% sure It is an option of choice, I don't think you would be forced to assist.