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New Scout

2 years ago

Slow AI on Quali and super fast during Race

Hey. Got a problem when AI are very slow on qualification. I've made P7 in Haas on 100 AI. Them during Race they are very fast and I end up on P12. It seems for me like that level AI during quali is...

EA_Vendcera

Community Manager

2 years ago

Hey everyone,

could you please also confirm what type of Qualifying session you were on? So, for example, if it was One Shot Qualifying, Short Qualifying or Full Qualifying?

Thanks for all your info so far. The team is still investigating, and I'll keep you updated once I know more.

-Vendcera

548a66d78ee59b5

2 years ago

It's happening to me in full qualifying and sprints. The Ai gain 1 second on straights at china and Miami every lap constant ers and so much speed. I'm coming top 3 in quali yet can't keep up with or hold anyone behind as they are so fast and have unlimited ERS.

The new ers system is a really bad addition and the ai are again broken because of it the ai were too fast in a straight line a few years ago and it's managed to be reintroduced.

Ers in qualifying isn't right I can be in hotlap and gain Ers flat out on a straight and even with using some overtake the full lap deployment isn't used.

It urgently needs fixing like a lot of the other issues some which have been improved even if not perfect it's better than it was.

hartag88
New Vanguard
2 years ago
I don't have any straight line speed issues against ai at all.. on 100 ai.
Maybe race distance has a effect but certainly not encountering any of this at 100% races
matty0blobber
New Ace
2 years ago
Simple answer and i've not seen people mention it enough....

The ai don't use overtake/battery in qualifying

Only use hotlap in quali and you'll get a true pace/difficulty reference.
Personally feel overtake shouldn't be deployable in quali and it'll cure alot of issues.
EA_Vendcera
Community Manager
2 years ago
Hey all,

thanks for all the extra info, folks!

It seems to be indeed related to the AI not fully utilizing ERS during quali laps. The developers are looking into a potential solution!

I'll keep you updated, as soon as we have more info to share.

-Vendcera
GrumpsMcDumps
Seasoned Hotshot
2 years ago
Thanks @EA_Vendcera !
I like the idea of just forcing all the cars to be in Hotlap ERS mode for the duration of quali. Seems like the simplest solution.
hartag88
New Vanguard
2 years ago
Is everyone having this issue playing in career?? I am really confused as I'm having the complete opposite issue. Qualifying -using hot lap - seems well balanced but the races are way too easy. This is in grand prix mode. I'm winning races in a alpine at 100ai but it's from mid grid
benlegend2007
2 years ago
i don't use overtake against them in qualifying and it is still inconsistent. They are still a lot quicker in the race.