AI Jedi using Force Speed independently?

[Dusty]

Now, in JA and JK2, jedi opponents will never use Force Speed first, but wait for the player to use it. Why is this?

 

I used to think the game mechanics or the AI perhaps weren't designed to be able to handle NPCs using Force Speed independently of the player, but I don't think this is the case, as sometimes when you end your Force Speed early, the AI doesn't keep up with you and they stay in Force Speed for a bit, so I don't think that's correct...

 

Is it just a saber duel mechanic that Raven only wanted Speed to be mutually used to make saber duels "go to the next level"? 

[eezstreet]

It's for difficulty and display reasons. Speed reduces speed and also increases speed. Spawn an NPC and stand still at timescale 5 (speed 3) and see how fast you'll die.

[Dusty]

Maybe it's for the best...