A chain-reaction combat system for Lynked: Banner of the Spark Co-developed with Gameplay Programmer Jake Warmerdam

How IK, animation-driven hit windows, and positional attack selection let a giant boss attack anywhere on the battlefield.

What Worked, What Broke, and What I'd Do Differently

How I combined EQS positioning, threat awareness, probabilistic evasion, and revive mechanics to create companion NPCs that felt like capable teammates while preserving challenge and encouraging cooperative gameplay.

How we built a configurable train system for Lynked: Banner of the Spark to create a boss encounter that felt like a natural evolution of everything players had learned throughout the level.