Post patch 3, we supposedly have naval invasions. Some folks have even confirmed (with screenshots) AI ferrying troops around. But has anyone seen the AI actually try to DO ANYTHING with those troops?
Here are my observations so far:, playing as Ottomans (VH) I have observed Innuit declare a 100-year war on the French and still, by 1785, not having realized there is a LAND BRIDGE between their territory and undefended Newfoundland.
Dutch got into a war with the French from day one, took the French Guiana right away. But still in 1785, they have not realized there is an empty and undefended French island territory right next door.
Similar situation with British and French: both have been at war for decades with absolutely no activity (in that war) on either side. Same line: British are at war with Mughals (who have taken over all of India), but still: no sight of any British activity in the subcontinent decades after DOW. British and Mughals are happily trading away sitting on anchors right next to each other near Madagascar...
Spain is at war with Morocco since 1703; in 1785 they have 3(!) full stacks sitting in Gibraltar not being able to cross over using the landbridge...
So, as far as I can see, the campaign AI is as dumb, inconsistent and passive (late game) as it ever was.
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