Support me, dont watch me...

[Siber Fox]

How can one get a support unit to return to the support base, or another point after helping out a unit?

[Comrade Joe]

Im having trouble getting a support unit to actually help me : (.  

[macguba]

It's very simple.   These support guys on support waypoints are bastards.    

I haven't quite given up using them, but a support waypoint is only appropriate if the support function is a minor part of the mission.   If it's important, then you need to apply some scripting to make things work well.

Remember that the unit doens't have to be on a support waypoint to help you.     Moreover, they will sometimes move out in response to a call when waiting at an ordinary waypoint.    I suspect if they are close to you they are not very good at responding.   If you are further away its better, though if the injured unit is too far away they can forget where they are supposed to be going.

Tell us lots more about the exact circumstances and we'll try and help.

[Tyger]

i've always just made a script that doMoves them to the places, as waypoints do mean crap to them. If u want to see how BIS used WPs though, check out their tank mission where they do...