Caravan masters are bunch of idiots!

[Handel]

They are supposed to follow me through safe path, but suddenly they decide to start to "run" from someone who don't care about them. Of course, after a few seconds half of the map bandits are after them...
What is the use of "follow" command then? They should be fire, whipped and jailed because obvioulsy they are on the bandits payroll and try to make the caravans ambushed. There is no other explanation for their behaviour

 

[Worbah]

The current AI is that whenever a hostile party that is stronger than yours approaches, you graciously **** off and keep a safe distance.

 

[Handel]

Actually with 25-35 caravan guards they are more powerfull then the most of the bandit groups... But nevertheless their AI should just "follow"...

 

[Mage246]

Yeah caravans are pretty strong, I often just lead them to fights so I can have a larger army to support me.

 

[Sir Prince]

I have tried to get my caravans attacked so I can help them instead of fighting alone.

 

[katank]

I do that too. It's pathetic. Numbers shouldn't count for everything. 25 caravan guards can easily whip 26 bandits esp. with me nearby to help.

Please consider quality of troops and allied parties nearby.