Question about fighter battles against AI

[talvikko]

I would like to know: is it possible, that after fight against AI (fighter group Vs fighter group) both sides will be able to return to base? (with only few casaulties or even without loss of any plane?)
I ask, because I remember from older Il2 1946, that fighter clashes ended each time by the same: total destruction of one of the sides. (so it was impossible to attack bigger group of fighters - in one pass - and escape, because it was certain that my "team members" will always prefere brave fight until death, rather than return safely home. It was annoying and unrealistic, so I would like to ask, before I will decide to buy the game.

[Jade_Monkey]

In the full mission editor you can set the AI planes to return to base when damage.

The AI will decide to RTB when appropriate. You obviously need to create airfields for each factions for them to RTB.

[Wolferl_1791]

A quick glance around the forum would tell you that the AI in this game has lots of room for improvement. But I suggest that you don't rob yourself of the best sim on the market purely for that reason. The Multiplayer is second to none. And there are lots of career missions that can leave you with a huge smile on your face, regardless of AI slip-ups. For best "immersion" in single player, I suggest you start with a russian Battle of Moscow career, either in the I16 or Mig3. The odds are against you and you are fighting a desperate battle. Also, you can start the career as a squadron leader so you can always fly as wing-leader and babysit your team-mates.

Edited September 23, 2018 by Wolferl_1791

[Semor76]

21 hours ago, talvikko said:

I would like to know: is it possible, that after fight against AI (fighter group Vs fighter group) both sides will be able to return to base? (with only few casaulties or even without loss of any plane?)
I ask, because I remember from older Il2 1946, that fighter clashes ended each time by the same: total destruction of one of the sides. (so it was impossible to attack bigger group of fighters - in one pass - and escape, because it was certain that my "team members" will always prefere brave fight until death, rather than return safely home. It was annoying and unrealistic, so I would like to ask, before I will decide to buy the game.

Well, read this thread (one of many regarding the current state of Ai and gameplay development) and you will get your answer. ?