no bug AI unable to get in "follow" position when set to outside of the Lead turn

[GumidekCZ]

If Follow coordinates set so AI will join inside or orbit, no problem.
But if outside coordinates set to Follow, AI will come close but then he will almost stop come closer - only 1-2 knots faster than Lead aircraft. So it will take ages for AI to rejoin.
THIS BUG IS CAUSING BIG PROBLEM IN PAID CAMPAIGN MISSIONS

AI_outside_turn_rejoin_BUG.trk

Edited September 17, 2024 by GumidekCZ

[GumidekCZ]

Here, when set the wider FOLLOW coordinates, AI is unable to achieve it and will stay in trail till Lead do wings level.

AI_outside_turn_rejoin_BUG_2.trk

[NineLine]

Hi, the issue I see here is that as is standard on mission start the AI is not in position. If you allow the AI to get into position and then perform your turn they have no issue. Otherwise, you are starting from a deficient and the AI struggles to catch up without abusing speed and such. 

This method works fine for both tracks. 

[GumidekCZ]

On 11/1/2024 at 12:02 AM, NineLine said:

Hi, the issue I see here is that as is standard on mission start the AI is not in position. If you allow the AI to get into position and then perform your turn they have no issue. Otherwise, you are starting from a deficient and the AI struggles to catch up without abusing speed and such. 

This method works fine for both tracks. 

But this method you mentioned "I will not say stupid", but it is only bypassing of the current stupid/broken AI logic (AI still have plenty of power to increase closure rate) and IRL this is very common type of rejoin called "CV Rendezvous", it cannot be instructed and hope for a mirracle that paid campaign player will do so.
ED team must work harder and not searching for bypasses and workarounds.