No, it didn't help at all because the bots are much more complex than requiring /follow

I have 4x DK and a HPally and whilst I have done a few BG's with the IWT method it is very difficult and can leave you stranded in some parts of the map. It is possible though, but I unfortunately agree with Wubs, it's just not comfortable and whilst once you get into a fight you can do well, I realise how much I use /follow to stop a toon falling, regroup, bring them back from "running through" due to IWT spam etc.