JP2003190636A - Video game program, readable recording medium on which video game program is recorded, method, and video game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a video game program wherein the unexpectancy for the result of an event is increased by applying varieties in the game development depending on the combination of a plurality of characters who join the event. <P>SOLUTION: In addition to capability parameters, compatibility parameters are allotted to the characters who appear in the game. Then, the events which are performed in response to the progress of the game are performed in response to the capability parameters being allotted to respective characters for this video game. In such a video game, when two or more characters to which the compatibility parameters are allotted, the capability parameters of respective characters are changed based on the compatibility parameters. Then, the events are performed in response to the changed capability parameters. Thus, the diversity of the game development is increased. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game program for changing the development of the game according to the combination of characters appearing in the game or the compatibility between the characters, a readable recording medium recording the video game program, and a method therefor. And a video game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a video game such as a sports game or a role-playing game, a plurality of characters appearing in the game can be adjusted according to the progress of the game in order to give the game a story and a reality. Characters are individualized by assigning parameters related to performance performance of various performances in the event executed by the character.

For example, in a baseball game which is one of sports games, pitching, hitting, defense,
Although it is set to execute an event related to a base run or a combination thereof, each player character appearing in the game may throw, hit,
Ability for defense etc. is assigned as a parameter, and each player character in each event is set to perform in accordance with these parameters.

Also in the role-playing game, each character appearing in the game is assigned a different parameter such as experience value, hit point, magic point, etc., and in an event such as a battle scene, each character has these parameters. It is set to perform performance such as attack and defense according to.

Further, in the case of a professional sports game, for example, a player character having a motif of an actual player in the real world of professional sports is made to appear, and the performance of each player character in each event of the game is
In some cases, the ability parameters of each player character are set so as to reflect the competitive ability of the actual player who has become the motif, and thereby the reality of the game may be further enhanced. In the case of a training game or a training game, by devising the experience and training of the character in the game, various skill parameters assigned to each character are improved, etc. There are also cases.

As described above, various contrivances have been made for various ability parameters to be assigned to a character.
The event in the conventional game described above is executed based on the ability parameter assigned to each character at the start of the event, and the ability parameter of each character, and thus the advantageous / disadvantageous relationship between the characters, is It is fixed as a default value at the start of the event, which increases the predictability of the progress and results of the event, which may give the player the impression that it is uniform and less entertaining. there were.

As a method for improving this point, for example, it is conceivable that the ability parameter of each character is randomly assigned to each event to increase the unexpectedness of the progress and result of the event.
Since it is difficult to be compatible with the above method of giving individuality to each character by assigning different ability parameters to each character, it has often been impossible to adopt it in a game in which storyliness and reality are required.

Therefore, it is possible to give the player a high degree of unexpectedness regarding the progress and results of the event executed in the game without deteriorating the individuality of each character appearing in the game, and the appearance of a game with excellent interest can be achieved. Was wanted.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional video game and to assign various ability parameters to each character appearing in the game. In a video game in which an event is executed according to an assigned ability parameter, a highly entertaining video game program that retains the personality of each character appearing in the game and does not give a uniform impression to the player A medium, method and apparatus are provided.

Further, according to the present invention, when an event in which a plurality of characters participate is executed, a combination of the characters participating in the event influences the progress and result of the event. A video game program, a storage medium, and a method capable of imparting a high degree of unexpectedness to the game development, further increasing the variety of the game development, or giving a higher reality without significantly impairing the individuality set in And to provide a device.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described object, and controls the computer to store information on the execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate, and during the progress of a video game. A video game program for performing at least control of executing an event and control of changing a video signal in accordance with execution of the event, wherein at least some of the plurality of characters have one or more ability parameters. Is assigned to each of the at least some characters, and one or more compatibility parameters are assigned to each of the at least some characters. The event is executed according to the ability parameters assigned to the participating characters participating in the event, and two or more of the participation. The compatibility parameter is assigned to the character. When being temple is a video game program, characterized in that to change the ability parameter assigned to the participating characters based on the compatibility parameter, it said events according altered ability parameter is executed.

In the present invention, the compatibility parameter is assigned to the predetermined character in addition to the ability parameter, and when executing an event in which a plurality of characters having the compatibility parameter participate, the compatibility parameter of the plurality of characters is used. Then, the ability parameter of the character participating in the event is changed, and the image display accompanying the execution of the event is controlled according to the changed ability parameter.

Therefore, in a predetermined event, it is possible, for example, to change the ability parameter of one character to be high and the ability parameter of another character to be low based on the combination of characters participating in the event. Thus, it is possible to reduce the uniformity at the time of executing an event and to realize a game with a surprising degree, without significantly impairing the personality given by setting the ability parameter to each character in advance.

That is, when executing a predetermined event,
By changing the ability parameter of each character, the unexpectedness given to the player is enhanced, while such a change is made based on a combination of predetermined characters participating in the event. A certain degree of regularity is maintained, and the personality given to each character is prevented from being completely impaired.

Further, in the case of a sports game, for example, even in a game in the real world of sports, the specific player's ability relationship does not always appear as a result, but the specific player's actual relationship does not always appear. It is a well known fact that a player with inferior ability may tend to leave an advantageous result with respect to an athlete with an excellent ability due to the compatibility, and according to the present invention, in such a real world, It is also possible to reflect the compatibility in the game, which also has the effect of further enhancing the reality of the game.

In this case, the compatibility parameter may be assigned to all the characters appearing in the sports game, and the ability parameter of the character may be changed in all the events in which two or more characters participate.
If the compatibility parameter is given only to a predetermined character and the ability parameter is changed only in an event in which two or more characters to which the compatibility parameter is assigned participate, if the ability parameter changes depending on the compatibility and the character does not change. A different thing will occur, and it is possible to obtain a result that gives the character a new personality that is easily affected by the compatibility.

It is also possible to achieve the same effect as that of the present invention by preparing data in which the compatibility with all other characters is predetermined for all characters and controlling the ability parameter based on this data. However, such a method has a problem that the amount of data regarding compatibility becomes extremely large as the number of characters appearing in the game increases, and the present invention achieves the same effect while avoiding such a problem. You can also

In the present invention, it is possible to further perform an operation using two or more compatibility parameters and change the ability parameter of each character based on the operation result. Can be efficiently defined.

It is also possible to configure the arithmetic instruction set so that the result of the arithmetic operation is a numerical value, and change the ability parameter of the participating character by using the numerical value as a change amount.

Further, the arithmetic instruction set is configured so that the result of the operation based on the compatibility parameter is a bit string, and the character whose ability parameter is advantageously changed and the ability parameter are disadvantageous based on the value of the specific bit of the bit string. By being configured to determine the character to be changed, it is possible to determine a simple and direct change of the advantageous / disadvantageous relationship by the single bit value.

This means that, for example, by checking the leftmost bit (MSB) of the bit string, if 0, the ability parameter of one character is advantageously changed, and if 1, the ability parameter of another character is changed. It enables a simple decision such as making an advantageous change.

Further, a numerical value is generated from all or a predetermined part of bits of the bit string, and the numerical value is used as a change amount of the ability parameter for one character.
If the same or different numerical value is generated from the same or different bit as the bit and the numerical value is used as the amount of change of the ability parameter for other characters, the ability parameter is not increased significantly. The change amount of can also be changed, and the variety of games can be further enhanced.

In the present invention, the evaluation result may be output as a record having a field definition that defines the change target in addition to the change value. It is possible to improve the easiness of designing the game development or the visibility of the program based on the field values that are given various meanings.

Further, based on the information on the progress of the video game, the information on the execution of the event, the progress of the internal clock, the date and time, the stored scenario, the generated random number, the operation signal input by the player, or a combination thereof. By changing the manner of changing the ability parameter, such as changing the determination bit used for determining the ability parameter change, it is possible to further reduce the predictability of event progress. Depending on the type of the target game, the effect of further increasing the reality of the game can be obtained.

That is, in the case of a professional baseball game, for example, even in the real world of professional baseball, a certain compatibility relationship between the players tends to continue for a considerable period of time, but some kind of change in the situation occurs. After that, it is known that there is a possibility that the opposite relationship will be the same as before, but in the setting in the game, the game currently being played is an open game, a pennant race, or a pennant race. By changing the judgment bit depending on whether it is the first half, the second half, the first half of the game, or the final stage, the mode of changing the ability parameter of the character will change at these timings. , It is possible to incorporate in the game the change in compatibility relationship in the real world as described above.

When the present invention is applied to a baseball game, it is particularly preferable to apply the present invention to a pitching scene which is an event in which a ball thrown by a pitcher character is hit back by a fielder character in the bat.

In particular, in pitching control of a pitcher, since a factor of compatibility with a batter or the like has a great influence even in actual baseball, in the present invention, a character whose ability parameter is changed is a pitcher character and is a target of change. By using the ability parameter as a parameter for pitch control, it is possible to significantly improve the game.

Similarly, the game property can be improved by setting the character whose ability parameter is changed as a fielder character and the ability parameter to be changed as a parameter for hitting the fielder character.

In particular, the pitching control of the pitcher character and the batting ability of the fielder character are targeted for change, and one is favorably changed while the other is disadvantageously changed, so that the relative ability relationship between the two is achieved. Can be adjusted appropriately, which can greatly improve the game quality in a baseball game.

Similarly, the pitcher character and the catcher character are subject to the change of the ability parameter, and the ability parameters such as pitching and catching are changed, so that the compatibility between the pitcher and the catcher occurring in the real world is taken into consideration. It is possible to reproduce the developed game.

When the present invention is applied to a baseball game, the above-mentioned pitcher character's ability parameters include pitch control, ball speed, pitch type, breaking of a changing ball, and ability parameters for hitting a fielder character. , Batting rate, meet rate, flight distance, and one or more ability parameters selected from probability of not catching ball, speed of restraining ball, etc. as ability parameters related to catching character of catcher character are subject to change based on compatibility parameter It can also be configured as a thing.

The above video game program can be recorded, stored, handled, and distributed in various computer-readable recording media such as magnetic disks, magnetic tapes, CDs, DVDs, MDs, and ROM memories. It can be used by installing it on a computer, video game machine, etc., or by loading it at any time.

The present invention is also a method for changing the development of an event executed in a video game in accordance with a combination of a plurality of characters participating in the event, wherein at least one of the events is performed during the progress of the video game. And a step of changing the video signal according to the execution of the event, one or more ability parameters are assigned to each of at least some characters of the plurality of characters, and the at least some characters , One or more compatibility parameters are assigned to each of them, and the step of executing the event is performed according to the ability parameter assigned to the character participating in the event, and the compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more of the participating characters. If Changes the ability parameters assigned to the participating characters based on the compatibility parameter, a method is provided wherein said event is performed according to the changed capability parameters.

As a result, the object of the present invention can be achieved by this method regardless of the program or the mounting mode of the apparatus.

The present invention also includes storage means for storing information regarding execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate.
Event execution means for executing at least one of the events during the progress of the video game and changing the video signal to be transmitted to the display means in accordance with the execution of the event, and an ability parameter assigned to the character under predetermined conditions. A video game device comprising an ability parameter changing means for changing, wherein one or more ability parameters are assigned to each of at least some characters of the plurality of characters, and one type is assigned to each of the at least some characters. The compatibility parameter above is assigned, the event executing means executes the event according to the ability parameter assigned to the participating character participating in the event, and the compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more participating characters. If yes, before The ability changing means changes the ability parameter assigned to the participating character based on the compatibility parameter, and the event executing means executes the event according to the changed ability parameter. provide.

As a result, it is possible to realize a video game device having a high degree of interest without giving the player a uniform impression.

[0037]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below by taking a sports game, which is one genre of a video game, particularly a baseball game as an example.

First, the overall structure of the device according to one embodiment of the video game device according to the present invention, or the device structure suitable for executing the method and program according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the video game device.

The video game device 10 shown in FIG. 1 functions as the game processing device according to the present invention by cooperating with the computer program according to the present invention.

The computer program is distributed by being stored in a computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention, such as a DVD storing the computer program.

The sequence of instructions that make up this computer program also controls the video game device to implement the method according to the present invention.

The video game device 10 is typically composed of the following components.

First, the game machine main body 11 becomes a main part for processing various video games which are objects of the present invention according to respective programs.

Next, the keypad 30 (both of which are used when two persons play a battle, etc.) serves as an operation section for interactively operating these video games.

Finally, the television set (hereinafter T
The V set) 35 has a CRT 36 or the like as a monitor with a speaker 37, and constitutes an output unit such as audio output and screen output.

The output part is diversified in an alternative embodiment, and the key pad, for example, can also be configured so as to be able to transmit vibrations and pressures and emit odors.

Further, the video game apparatus 10 is optionally provided with a communication interface section 19 for communicating with the network 100, and data communication with other video game apparatuses and game servers is performed via the network 100 by this interface. I do.

The functions of each element and their internal elements will be described in more detail below.

Usually, two or more keypads 30 are provided for each game machine for a two-player battle mode or the like.

As is well known, a plurality of buttons (for example, a “select” button and a “cancel” button) and a joystick (or a direction-designating pad or cursor key) that can be operated by each player (operator), respectively.
The player inputs a command corresponding to the context of the game (or a simple signal irrelevant to the context) to the game machine body 11 by operating a button or a joystick.

These buttons and joysticks are used in the operations of a baseball game described below as an application example of the present invention, such as pitcher pitching operation, batter swinging operation, runner stealing operation, fielder ball catching / ball throwing operation, etc. Is used to input with the positional relationship and timing intended by the player.

The TV set 35 is based on a video signal (video signal) and a sound signal of NTSC, PAL, SECAM, etc. output from the game machine body 11, and the contents of each game (title, title, Characters, backgrounds, etc., game states (baseball innings,
Batter, etc.), and video output (that is, display of a two-dimensional image etc. on a cathode-ray tube) according to each game development (for example, a series of motions from the start of stealing by the runner to the safe judgment), and this video Output sound.

The game machine main body 11 has an internal bus 22 for exchanging data between internal constituent units (12 to 21).

Each unit connected to the internal bus will be described below for each function.

CPU 12 and ROM constituting the control unit
Reference numeral 13 controls the entire video game apparatus 10.

At the start of the game, a part or all of the program and necessary data are transferred from the DVD-ROM 40 or the like to the RAM 14 or the HDD 15 via the disk drive 18 and stored, and thereafter, the command sequence of this program, and Necessary data such as an image is read and a predetermined game process is executed.

A RAM 14 and a hard disk drive (hereinafter referred to as HDD) 15 which constitute a work area
Are also connected to the internal bus 12.

In principle, these work areas cache the contents of the game which were initially stored only in the DVD-ROM 40, store the current state of the game, and further indicate the development of the game. Enables dynamic generation of animations and complex calculations.

A part or all of the data such as the game program and images may be supplied from the network 100 instead of the DVD-ROM 40.
Alternatively, the HDD 15 also functions as a primary storage area, a game supply medium, or a download area, respectively.

Data to be read or downloaded include game programs, images, scenarios, multidimensional arrays and the like. The data structure characteristic of the present invention will be described later.

The input interface section 21 is also connected to the internal bus 22 and forms an interface between the keypad 30 and the other units (12 to 20).

The sound processing section 17 and the graphic processing section 16 are connected to the internal bus similarly to the input interface section 21, and the TV set 35 is connected to the internal bus 22 via these.

Here, the graphic processing section 16 is
VRAM2 with frame buffer function for effectively forming (analog) video signals to be sent to set 35
Equipped with 3.

The two-dimensional image data stored in the RAM 14 or the HDD 15, the polygon line drawing dynamically generated by the CPU 12 (or texture-mapped thereto), and the like are generated by a command from the control unit accompanying the execution of the program. The signal is stored in the frame buffer in the bitmap format, a signal is formed therefrom by, for example, raster scanning, and this is output to the TV set 35 as a video signal.

As a result, the display screen 3 of the TV set 35 is displayed.
In FIG. 6, an image display based on the image data or the like stored in the frame buffer can be obtained.

The sound processing section 17 generates a sound signal such as BGM (background music) or a sound effect according to a command, score data, frequency data, volume data, etc. from the CPU 12 and outputs it to the TV set 35.

This output can be performed asynchronously with the CPU 12 in the case of BGM, and can be performed in synchronization with the game development in the case of a sound effect.

Further, the internal disk 22 is connected to the DVD disk drive 18, the communication interface section 19 and the memory card reader / writer 20.

The DVD disk drive 18 can read data such as game programs, images, multidimensional arrays, scenarios, etc. stored in the DVD-ROM 40 which is a recording medium.

The communication interface section 19 has a communication buffer (not shown), and the CPU is connected via this buffer.
Under command control by 12, data can be exchanged with the network 100 synchronously or asynchronously, and this data can be exchanged with other units via the internal bus.

The memory card reader / writer 20 writes data to and reads data from the memory card 41 under the control of the controller 12.

As the data written in the memory card 41, data showing the progress of the game (game state), data showing the environment setting of the game (one person / two persons, simulation parameters, difficulty level, etc.), etc. There is.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below by taking the case where the present invention is applied to a pitching scene, which is one of the events in a baseball game, as an example.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the RAM configuration of the video game device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The RAM 14 has a program area 14A, an image data area 14B, a player data area 14C and a work area 14D as shown in FIG.
The drive 18 is a disk 40 such as a DVD or a CD-ROM.
The read game program, image data, and player data are stored in each area.

The game program, image data, player data, etc. can be stored in the hard disk drive 15.

FIGS. 3 and 4 schematically show an example of ability parameters and compatibility parameters assigned to the player characters belonging to the two teams A and B who compete in this embodiment. , For example, is stored in the player data area 14C.

As shown in FIG. 3, a total of 18 player characters including pitcher characters AA-AD, catcher characters AE-AH, and fielder characters AI-AR are registered as player characters belonging to the team A. Numerical values such as 85 and 75 are assigned to the character as pitch control parameters, which are one of the parameters of pitching ability, and at the same time, pitcher characters AA and AC are particularly compatible with APPP1 and APPP3 as compatibility parameters 1.
Has been assigned.

Further, as a meet rate parameter, which is one of the parameters of the batting ability, for all player characters, 3
Numerical values such as 5 and 60 are assigned, and at the same time, ABPP is set as the compatibility parameter 2 for a specific player character.
2, ABPP4, ABPF1 and the like are assigned.

Similarly, regarding the team B, as shown in FIG. 4, a total of 18 player characters BA to BR are registered as belonging player characters, and a pitching control parameter and a meet rate parameter are assigned to each character. Is assigned to a specific player character,
Compatibility parameter 1 and compatibility parameter 2 are assigned.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, in the program registered in the program area 14A, if both the pitcher character participating in the pitching scene and the fielder character at the bat are assigned compatibility parameters, The ability parameters for pitch control and meet rate are changed based on the compatibility parameter, and if the compatibility parameter is not assigned to one of the player characters, the ability parameter is set not to be changed. .

For convenience of explanation, the names A, B, AA, and AB are used to display the team and player characters.
Such symbols are used, but in reality, it is normal to use the name of a fictitious or real person.

In this example, the pitch control parameter and the meet rate parameter are defined by numerical values, but instead of the numerical values, AAA, AA, A, B,
It is also possible to use a code indicating a grade such as C.

The compatibility parameters 1 and 2 can use any form of data such as numerical values, grades, and bit strings, like the pitch control parameter and the meet rate parameter, but in the following, the compatibility parameters 1 and 2 will be used. Is n
The case where the bit string data is given will be described as an example.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned ability parameters, each player character is hit with a long striking force, a running force, a concentration ability, and the like. Parameters for each pitcher character, ball speed, pitch type,
Parameters related to pitching such as breaking of the changing ball are assigned.

FIG. 5 shows a batted ball automatically controlled by the CPU 12 of the game apparatus 10 for the ball thrown by the pitcher character AA operated by the player toward the catcher character AE in the baseball game according to the present embodiment. It shows an image image of a so-called throwing scene, which is an event in which the fielder character BI makes a hit.

The player uses the controller 30 to specify the type of the ball, and operates the cross key to move the target mark T displayed near the strike zone on the image to a desired position. Is designated and a pitching instruction is given.

As a result, the pitcher character AA makes a pitching motion on the image, the ball b which has left the pitcher character's hand moves toward the catcher character, and the batter character BI makes a bat swing to try to strike. Is deployed.

Here, the pitch type of the pitch thrown by the pitcher character AA is in accordance with the player's designation, but the ball speed and trajectory are pitch speed assigned to the pitcher character AA, pitching ability such as cut of a changing ball, and the like. Is determined according to the parameters related to, and therefore higher values are assigned as parameters such as ball speed, breaking of the changing sphere,
The movement of the ball with a higher velocity and a more rapidly changing trajectory will be displayed on the screen.

Similarly, the control of pitching is determined according to the pitching control parameter assigned to the pitcher character AA, and if a higher pitching control parameter is assigned, the position is closer to the target mark designated by the player. If the probability of being thrown at the ball is higher and the pitch control parameter is lower, the probability of the ball being off the position designated by the player is higher, and the ball is scattered farther from the position of the target mark.

Here, as can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, the compatibility parameter A is applied to both the pitcher character AA and the fielder character BA at the bat participating in the pitching scene shown in FIG.
Since PPP1 and BBPF1 are assigned, the ability parameters for pitch control and meet rate are changed.

There are various modes for changing the capability parameter, but if a comparatively simple mode is taken as an example, the compatibility parameters 1, 2 to m bits each composed of n-bit data will be described. An operation (for example, multiplication) that outputs a bit string is executed, a specific bit (for example, the 3rd most significant bit) of the output bit string is used as an advantage determination flag, and if the bit is “1”, it is assigned to the pitcher character. The parameter that has been set to a predetermined width (for example, +
5) Raise and decrease the parameter assigned to the fielder character by a predetermined width (for example, -5). If the specific bit is "0", increase the parameter assigned to the fielder character by a predetermined width (for example, +5). , A parameter assigned to the pitcher character within a predetermined width (for example, −
5) A mode in which the amount is reduced can be considered.

In this case, the compatibility parameter APPP1 assigned to the pitcher character AA is "0000101".
If the compatibility parameter BBPF1 assigned to the fielder character BI is “00000101”, the multiplication result is an unsigned binary representation “0011001”.
A bit string of 0 "(however, for example, the upper digit is ignored in case of digit overflow) is output, but since the third bit in this case is" 1 ",
The pitch control parameter of the pitcher character AA is +5, which is 90, and the field rate parameter of the fielder character BI is -5, which is 75.

Similarly, in the throwing scene of FIG.
When the fielder character at the bat is BL, the compatibility parameter APPP1 of the pitcher character AA and the compatibility parameter BBPF4 of the fielder character BL are calculated,
For example, when the third bit of the bit string output by this is "0", the pitching control parameter of the pitcher character AA becomes -5 as a result of -5, contrary to the above, and the fielder character BL meets The rate parameter is +5 resulting in 95.

Further, when the fielder character at bat is BB, the compatibility parameter is not assigned to the fielder character, the ability parameter is not changed, and the pitcher control parameter of the pitcher character AA is 85 and the fielder is a fielder. The meet rate parameter of the character BB is maintained at 72.

On the other hand, FIG. 6 shows a pitching scene in which a pitcher character BA automatically controlled by the CPU 12 of the game device hits a ball b thrown toward the catcher character BE by a fielder character in the bat operated by the player. The image of the catcher character BE is not displayed in this image.

In this case, since the compatibility parameter is not assigned to the pitcher character BA as shown in FIG. 4, the ability parameter is changed regardless of which fielder character AI to AR is in the bat. I don't know.

As described above, as a result of the combination of the pitcher character and the fielder character at the bat in the pitching scene, the initial ability parameter is changed, and the batting result is determined according to the changed parameter. It is possible to reduce the predictability of
It is possible to prevent a uniform impression from being given to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the combination of the pitcher character and the fielder character at the bat is the same,
Since the mode of change is always the same, if one pays attention to the relationship between two specific player characters, one player character develops the throwing scene in a state where the setting is always more advantageous than the other character. By realizing the game, it is possible to provide a more realistic game in which a so-called compatibility relationship between real players such as a real professional baseball is simulated.

As another specific mode for changing the ability parameter, it is conceivable to change the determination bit according to the number of games played or the number of innings in the game.

That is, for example, if the judgment bit is changed every 40 games, it is possible to change the manner of changing the ability parameter between the player characters as the pennant race progresses in the first half, the middle stage and the second half, or , By changing the judgment bit at the time of reaching the specific inning, it is possible to change the mode of changing the ability parameter between each player character in the first half and the final stage of each game, such as compatibility between players under certain conditions. A changing baseball game will be realized.

As yet another specific mode for changing the ability parameter, it is possible to determine the advantage or disadvantage using the calculation result of the compatibility parameter and at the same time determine the change amount of the ability parameter.

For example, when the result of the operation is output as an 8-bit bit string in the same manner as above, the first 4 bits are used as a signed integer to represent the change amount of the pitcher's control parameter, and the latter 4 bits are used. Similarly, it can be used as a field indicating the amount of change in the parameter relating to the hitting force of the batter.
If it is 1 ", the change amount of the pitch control parameter is -7, and the change amount of the meet rate parameter is +5.

Note that such a method of deriving the amount of change also applies when the present invention is applied to three or more characters.
The bit string output as the operation result can be divided into three or more fields, which is advantageous in that it can be easily applied.

For example, in the case of a stealing base, the compatibility parameter assigned to each of the five characters of the runner character, the batter character, the pitcher character, the catcher character and the second baseman character is used as an arithmetic function (for example, a CPU for realizing a multiplication algorithm). It is possible to input to the instruction set) and output a 20-bit bit string as a result, and use a 4-bit field as an amount of change to the ability parameter of each character.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the operation in the event in the embodiment of the present invention.

For the sake of simplicity of explanation, hereinafter, assuming that the player is to play alone, the player operates the defensive team (pitcher character), and the attack team (fielder character at bat) is automatically controlled by the CPU 12 of the game apparatus 10. The case of performing the operation will be described.

The CPU 12 executes an inning start process (step S10) according to a baseball game program having a control structure corresponding to this flowchart, and then a pitching process routine (step 11) and a batting process routine (step S12) in order. Run.

When the impact processing routine is completed, the CPU 1
No. 2 performs a meet determination (determination as to whether or not the bat hits the ball) (step S13). In step S15), if the one-play is not confirmed, the processing jumps to the pitching process (step S11), and if the one-play is confirmed, it is determined whether or not the change is a three-out change (step S17).

If it is a change, the inning process is ended (step S18), and if it is not a change, the process returns to the execution of the pitching process routine (step S11).

The confirmation of one-play means that the safe out of one batter (fielder character) is confirmed.

When it is determined that the bat hits the meat, that is, the ball b, the CPU 12 executes the ball catching process routine (step S14) and determines whether or not the one-play is decided after the ball catching process routine is completed. Do (Step S1
5) If the one-play is not confirmed, the ball-sending process routine (step S16) is performed and the process returns to the ball-storing process routine (step S14) accompanying the ball-sending.

On the other hand, when the one-play is confirmed, the CPU 12 determines whether it is a change (step S17), and if it is a change, an inning ending process is performed (step S18), and a change is performed. Otherwise,
The procedure returns to the execution of the pitching processing routine (step S11).

In the above-mentioned flowchart, the pitching process (step S11) to the meet determination (step S13) correspond to the ability parameter changing process described in the present embodiment. The process will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart for explaining the pitching process (step S11) of the event action shown in FIG. 7 in more detail, and FIG. 9 is the batting process (step S12) of the event action shown in FIG. ) And meet determination (step S13) in more detail.

First, the pitching process in FIG. 7 (step S
Details of 11) will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S111, the pitcher character AA and the fielder character BI who participate in this pitching scene together with the compatibility parameters 1 and 2, the pitch control parameter, and the meat rate parameter shown in FIGS. And various ability parameters such as the ball speed, the type of ball, the long striking ability, and the running ability which are previously assigned to the fielder character BI are read from the player data area 14C (step S111).

Subsequently, when the compatibility parameter is assigned to both the pitcher character and the fielder character participating in the pitching scene, the ability change execution flag is set to ON, and one of the characters has the compatibility parameter. If not assigned, the capability change execution flag is set to off (step S112).

If the ability change execution flag is off, the process jumps to step S118, and if the ability change execution flag is on, the process jumps to step S114 (step S113).

In this case, the pitcher character AA and the fielder character BI are both compatible parameters APPP1 and BBPF.
Since 1 is assigned, the capability change execution flag is set to ON in step S112, and the process proceeds to S11.
Jump to 4.

Then, the pitch control compatibility parameter APPP1 assigned to the pitcher character AA is, for example, "00001010", and the fielder character BI.
Compatibility parameter BBPF1 of the meat rate assigned to
If, for example, “00000101” is given, the arithmetic processing (multiplication) is performed on these amphipathic parameters, and the determination bit string “00110010” is output (step S114).

Then, based on the value "1" of the third bit from the left, which is set as the determination bit,
It is determined that the pitcher character AA is changed to be advantageous and the fielder character BI in the bat is changed to be disadvantageous (step S115).

According to this result, in step S116, the pitch control parameter (85) assigned to the pitcher character AA is changed by adding, for example, 5 to 90, and the meet rate parameter (() assigned to the fielder character BI ( For example, 5 is subtracted from 80) to obtain 75.

If the value of the third bit from the left, which is the determination bit of the determination bit string, is "0", the pitcher character AA is determined in step S117.
Pitch control parameters assigned to (85)
Is changed to 80 by subtracting, for example, and the change is made to 80 by adding 5 to the meet rate parameter (80) assigned to the fielder character BI.

Next, in step S118, the player uses the keypad 30 to select the type of pitch.

Specifically, the cursor is moved to an option presented on the screen by using the buttons of the keypad 30 or the joystick, for example, "straight ball,""curve,""fork,""slowball," and the selection button. Select the desired ball type by pressing.

Next, in step S119, the player also issues a pitching instruction using a button or the like, whereby the type of pitch selected in step S118 is confirmed.

Thereafter, the pitching course is selected in step S120.

While confirming the positional relationship between the fielder character at the bat and the base in the image shown in FIG. 5,
This is done by defining a target course with a target mark T using a joystick.

Note that S in FIG. 5 is a frame indicating a strike zone displayed as a reference for course selection.

The pitching course is confirmed by pressing the select button in the state where the target mark T is arranged at the desired position, and subsequently the pitcher character makes a pitching motion on the image image and leaves the pitcher character AA's hand. The ball b follows a predetermined trajectory and catcher character AE
An animation of moving toward is displayed (step S121).

Here, the ball speed and the trajectory of the ball b displayed on the image are calculated based on each ability parameter of the pitcher character read in step S111, but the flag setting in step S112 is turned on. If the pitch control parameter is set, step S116 or step S1 is performed.
When the parameter changed in 17 is used and the flag setting in step S112 is off, the parameter value read in S111 is used as it is, and the value of the ball b is changed according to the value of the pitch control parameter. The possibility that the trajectory is accurately controlled to the position of the target mark designated by the player is controlled, or the position is deviated from that position is controlled.

The statistical behavior regarding the trajectory of the ball can be adjusted by using a random number, for example, by comparing the changed value of the pitch control parameter and the random number.

As a result, the pitching processing routine is completed, the processing returns to the main routine shown in FIG. 7, and the batting processing (step S12) and meet determination (step S13) described in detail with reference to FIG. 9 are executed. It will be.

First, in step S131, the CPU 12
Automatically moves the batting cursor so as to correspond to the passing course of the ball b moving on the image, and gives a batting instruction in response to the timing of the ball b thrown (S132).

However, if the batting instruction is not issued after the start of the pitch and before the ball b is caught by the catcher, the ball is so called "off."

If the batting cursor is moved so as to correspond to the pitching course in the previous step S131, but the batting instruction is not issued at an appropriate timing, the ball will be missed by the below-described meet judgment. It can be set to increase the possibility.

Next, a meet determination is made (S133).
Then, it is determined whether or not the course of the ball b and the hitting cursor match.

The size of the batting cursor at this time is S1.
Read in 11, or S116 or S11
It is set to change according to the meat rate parameter changed in 7, and the meat rate parameter is high,
Therefore, when the batting cursor is large, a match is determined even if the course of the ball b calculated in S121 and the center of the batting cursor are slightly deviated, and conversely the meet rate parameter is low, and therefore, When the batting cursor is small, even if the course of the ball b and the center of the batting cursor are slightly deviated, it is determined that they do not match.

The meet determination can be performed in consideration of the timing of the batting instruction in step S132, and for example, even if the center of the ball b and the batting cursor is slightly deviated, the meet determination can be made at an appropriate timing. If the batting instruction is not issued, the probability of a mismatch determination is increased.

It is also possible to add other ability parameters such as concentration and long hitting force assigned to the fielder character, and increase or decrease the probability of determining a match according to the value of each ability parameter.

Subsequently, the batting motion of the fielder character BI is displayed as an animation on the image. The display mode is changed according to the result of the meet determination.
For example, the animation display is performed in a previously prepared mode such as “swing motion” and “just meet motion” (S134).

Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 7, and if the result of the meet determination is YES, the ball catching process (step S14), and if NO, the one-play final determination (step S15). Processing is performed.

As described above, assuming that the player is playing alone, the player operates the defensive team (pitcher character), and the attacking team (fielder character at bat) is at C of the game device 10.
I explained the case where PU12 operates automatically, but CP
Even when U12 operates the pitcher character and the player operates the fielder character at bat (in this case, the image image can be in the mode as shown in FIG. 6), basically, steps S111 to 121 are performed. CPU for input operation
Is automatically performed, the player inputs the operation in steps S131 to S134 using the keypad 30, and also in the case of two-player play, S111 to S111.
Each player operates the keys on the keypads 30, 3
It can be implemented in the same manner as described above, except that 0 is used for input.

In the above embodiment, the compatibility parameter is assigned only to some player characters, and the compatibility parameter is assigned only to both the pitcher character participating in the pitching scene and the fielder character at the bat. Although the compatibility parameter is assigned to all player characters and the compatibility parameter of the player characters participating in the pitching scene satisfies a specific condition, the ability changing process is performed. Alternatively, the ability changing process may be performed in all throwing scenes without performing such condition determination.

In the above embodiment, the case where the parameters to be changed are the pitching control parameter of the pitcher character and the meet rate parameter of the fielder character has been described. However, other ability parameters are changed. It is also possible to set a plurality of ability parameters for each player character, and the effect of the present invention can be similarly obtained.

Similarly, a plurality of compatibility parameters are assigned to player parameters, and a correspondence relationship is defined between each compatibility parameter and the ability parameter of the player, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied for a specific compatibility parameter. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the corresponding capability parameter is subject to change.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the ability parameter is changed according to the compatibility parameter between the pitcher character and the fielder character has been described. However, for example, any two of the pitcher character, the catcher character, the fielder character and the referee character may be changed. It is also possible to change any of the ability parameters according to the compatibility parameter of three, four, or four, and the effect of the present invention can be similarly obtained.

Further, in the above embodiment, the throwing scene was described as an example of the event to which the present invention is applied.
It is also possible to apply the invention to other events such as check / steal events.

Further, the specific data structures, arithmetic methods, determination methods, etc. described in the above embodiments are shown only as examples, and the present invention is not limited to these example embodiments.

Further, the present invention can be applied not only to baseball games but also to other sports games such as soccer, basketball, American football, tennis, ice hockey, role playing games and simulation games. It is possible to obtain the effects of the present invention, and as a mode of the game device, a game-dedicated machine, an arcade machine, a personal computer,
It can be applied to any of mobile phone terminals and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the program for realizing one embodiment of the present invention is a DVD-R.
Although it is recorded in the OM and the hard disk, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be recorded in a computer-readable storage medium such as an MO or a CD-ROM.

When the program is downloaded to the hard disk, the network 100 (see FIG.
As a reference), a commercial network, the Internet (intranet, extranet) or the like may be used.

[0156]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By setting ability parameters for each character in advance, it is possible to reduce the uniformity at the time of event execution and realize a surprising game without significantly impairing the individuality given to it, which is applied to sports games. In such a case, it is possible to reflect the compatibility between the players in the actual sports world in the game, thereby further enhancing the reality of the game.

Further, the arithmetic instruction set is constructed such that the result of the operation based on the compatibility parameter is a bit string, and the character whose ability parameter is advantageously changed and the ability parameter are disadvantageous based on the value of the specific bit of the bit string. By being configured to determine the character to be changed, it is possible to determine a simple and direct change of the advantageous / disadvantageous relationship by the single bit value.

The present invention can also achieve the object by the following aspects in addition to the above-mentioned aspects.

(Aspect 21) An operation instruction set is configured such that the result of the operation is a bit string, and the participation character and the ability parameter that change the ability parameter advantageously based on the value of a predetermined determination bit in the bit string are disadvantageous. Aspect 20 (Aspect 20), wherein the participating character to be changed to is determined.

(Aspect 22) The amount of change of the ability parameter is determined by using a predetermined number of bits of the bit string, and for the participating characters for which the ability parameter is changed advantageously, the ability parameter is increased by the amount of change and the ability is changed. 22. A method according to aspect 21, wherein the ability parameter is decreased by the change amount for the participating character whose parameter is disadvantageously changed.

(Aspect 23) Information regarding the progress status of the video game, information regarding the execution of the event, the passage of the internal clock, the date and time, the stored scenario, the generated random number, the operation signal input by the player, or a combination thereof. 23. The method according to aspect 21 or 22, characterized in that the decision bit is changed based on the above.

(Mode 24) The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a pitcher character, and the pitcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to pitch control. 24. The method according to any one of aspects 19 to 23, wherein a capability parameter regarding control is set as a target of the change.

(Mode 25) The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a fielder character, and the fielder character is assigned at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to the batting, and is related to the batting. Aspects 19 to 23, wherein the ability parameter is a target of the change
The method according to any one of 1.

(Mode 26) The video game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a fielder character, and the pitcher character has at least the ability parameter and compatibility parameter relating to pitch control, and the fielder character. Is assigned at least a hitting ability parameter and a compatibility parameter, and the change is to increase either one of the pitch control ability parameter and the hitting ability parameter and decrease the other. Characterized Aspects 19 to 23
The method according to any one of 1.

(Aspect 27) The video game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a catcher character, and the pitcher character has at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to pitch control, and the catcher character. At least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to catching are assigned to, and the change is to change at least one of the ability parameter relating to the throwing control and the ability parameter relating to the catching. 27. The method according to any one of 19 to 26.

(Aspect 30) The compatibility operation means includes an operation instruction set for outputting a bit string as a result of the operation, and the ability changing means sets the ability parameter based on the value of a predetermined determination bit in the bit string. The participating character to be changed advantageously and the participating character to be changed disadvantageously the ability parameter are determined.
9 (Aspect 29), the video game device.

(Mode 31) The ability changing means determines the amount of change of the ability parameter by using a predetermined number of bits of the bit string, and the ability parameter is changed by the amount of change of the participating character for which the ability parameter is advantageously changed. 31. The video game device according to aspect 30, wherein the ability parameter is decreased by the change amount for a participating character that changes the ability parameter unfavorably.

(Mode 32) The ability changing means uses the information regarding the progress status of the video game, the information regarding the execution of the event, the elapsed time of the internal clock, the date and time, the stored scenario, the generated random number, and the operation input by the player. The video game device according to aspect 30 or 31, characterized in that the determination bit is changed based on a signal or a combination thereof.

(Mode 33) The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a pitcher character, and the first and second assigning means provide the pitcher character with at least an ability parameter relating to pitch control. Assign compatibility parameters,
33. The video game device according to any one of aspects 28 to 32, wherein the ability changing means changes an ability parameter relating to the pitch control.

(Aspect 34) The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a fielder character, and the first and second assigning means are compatible with at least a hitting ability parameter of the fielder character. 33. The video game device according to any one of aspects 28 to 32, wherein a parameter is assigned and the ability changing unit changes an ability parameter relating to the batting.

(Mode 35) The game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a fielder character, and the first and second assigning means relate to at least pitching control for the pitcher character. Ability parameter and compatibility parameter,
At least a batting ability parameter and a compatibility parameter are assigned to the fielder character, and the ability changing means raises either one of the throwing control ability parameter and the batting ability parameter, and lowers the other. 33. The video game device according to any one of aspects 28 to 32.

(Mode 36) The game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a catcher character, and the first and second assigning means relate to at least pitching control for the pitcher character. Ability parameter and compatibility parameter,
Aspect 28, wherein at least one of a catching character's ability parameter and compatibility parameter is assigned to the catcher character, and the ability changing means changes at least one of the throwing control ability parameter and the catching ability parameter. 35. The video game device according to any one of items 35 to 35.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a video game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a RAM configuration of the video game device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating capability parameters and compatibility parameters according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating capability parameters and compatibility parameters according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an image image in an event of a throwing scene.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an image image in an event of a throwing scene.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an event operation according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a part of the event operation shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a part of the event operation shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Video game devices 14 RAM AA, BA pitcher character AE catcher character BI, AI Batter character b ball Frame showing S strike zone T target mark L ball trajectory

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 14, 2003 (2003.4.1)
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[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be amended] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Claims]

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Change

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[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described object, and a computer is capable of participating in a participant cache.
Event according to the ability parameters assigned to the lacquer
Control to execute the event and the video
To execute at least the control to change the signal
Is a video game program for
That of at least some of the participating characters
Assigning one or more ability parameters to each
, At least one of the participating characters participating in the event
One or more compatibility parameters for each character
Participate in an event in a storage means that assigns and stores
The compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more participating characters
If stored and stored, execute the event
In the control to perform, based on the compatibility parameter
Before being assigned to a participating character to participate in the event
Control for changing the capacity parameter stored in the storage means
Is further executed to comply with the changed capacity parameter.
To execute the above event and participate in the event
The above compatibility parameters are assigned to the participating characters above.
If not stored in the storage means, it is stored in the storage means.
The event without changing the ability parameter
It is a video game program characterized by being executed .

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0020

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Further , execution of the operation based on the compatibility parameter
The bit string is output by
Was based on the value of a particular bit in the bit string, the participation character and ability parameters to advantageously alter the ability parameter by configured to determine a participation character to adversely modify, simple and straightforward by a single bit value It is possible to decide the change of the advantageous and disadvantage relation.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0033

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The present invention is also a method for changing the development of an event executed in a video game according to a combination of a plurality of characters participating in the event, which is assigned to a participating character by a computer.
Steps to execute the event according to the
And change the video signal according to the execution of the event.
Control for causing at least
Keys for at least some of the participating characters participating in Bent
Assign one or more ability parameters to each character.
Of the characters participating in the event
One or more phases for each of at least some characters
To the storage means that assigns and stores sex parameters.
The compatibility parameter can be applied to two or more participating characters
If the data is assigned and stored, the
In the step of performing the vent, the compatibility parameter is
Participating characters participating in the event based on the data
Ability parameters stored in the storage means that are assigned to
The step of changing the data
The event is executed according to the force parameter and the event
The compatibility parameter can be applied to two or more participating characters
If the data is assigned and not stored,
Do not change the ability parameters stored in the storage means.
A method characterized by causing the event to be executed .

[Procedure Amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0035

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The present invention also includes storage means for storing information regarding execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate.
Event execution means for executing at least one of the events during the progress of the video game and changing the video signal to be transmitted to the display means in accordance with the execution of the event, and an ability parameter assigned to the character under predetermined conditions. A video game device comprising means for changing ability parameters, wherein the storage means is an event
And ability parameters of the one or more assigned to each of at least a portion of a character participating characters to participate in the cement, the participation character to participate in the event less <br/> with one or more, also assigned to the respective portion of the character compatibility parameter storing and the ability parameters of the
Changing means stores is in the storage unit is compatible parameter with the two or more participating characters participating in the event
If they are, it changes the ability parameter assigned to the participating characters based on the chemistry parameters, in two or more participants characters participating in the event
The compatibility parameter is not stored in the storage means.
If the ability parameter is not changed, the event executing means does not change the ability parameter by the ability parameter changing means.
If the force parameter is changed, the changed ability pattern
The above event is executed according to the parameter
If not, follow the unmodified ability parameters
There is provided a video game device characterized by executing the event.

[Procedure correction 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0041

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The computer program is distributed by being recorded in a computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention such as a DVD storing the computer program.

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[Name of item to be corrected] 0159

[Correction method] Change

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(Aspect 21) The above-mentioned calculation is performed to execute the calculation.
A bit string is output more, and the computer
In addition, the step of determining, based on the value of the predetermined determination bit in the output bit string, a participating character for which the ability parameter is advantageously changed and a participating character for which the ability parameter is disadvantageously changed is further executed.
Therefore, execute the step of changing the ability parameter
The method according to embodiment 20 (aspect 20), characterized in that to.

[Procedure Amendment 8]

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[Name of item to be corrected] 0160

[Correction method] Change

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(Aspect 22) The computer is caused to determine the amount of change of the ability parameter by using the value of a predetermined number of bits of the bit string, and the ability parameter is changed by the amount of change for the participating characters which advantageously change the ability parameter. 22. The method according to Aspect 21, characterized in that control is performed to raise the ability parameter by the change amount for the participating characters which change the ability parameter disadvantageously.

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[Correction method] Change

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(Aspect 23) Information regarding the progress status of the video game, information regarding the execution of the event, the passage of the internal clock, the date and time, the stored scenario, the generated random number, the operation signal input by the player, or a combination thereof. 23. The method according to aspect 21 or 22, characterized by causing the computer to change the decision bit based on the above .

[Procedure Amendment 10]

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[Name of item to be corrected] 0166

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

(Mode 30) The compatibility calculation means calculates
To output a bit string, and the capability changing means,
Based on the value of a predetermined determination bit in the output bit string, determine a participating character that advantageously changes the ability parameter and a participating character that disadvantageously changes the ability parameter, and determine the ability parameter according to the determination.
30. The video game device according to (Aspect 29), which is changed .

Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A control for causing a computer to store information regarding execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate, a control for executing an event while a video game is in progress, and a control for changing a video signal in accordance with execution of the event. In the video game program for performing at least one of the plurality of characters, one or more ability parameters are assigned to each of at least some characters, and one or more compatibility parameters are assigned to each of the at least some characters. The event is executed according to the ability parameter assigned to the participating character participating in the event, and if the compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more of the participating characters, based on the compatibility parameter. See above Change the ability parameters assigned to the character, the video game program, wherein the event is performed according to the changed capability parameters. 2. The calculation is performed by using the compatibility parameter assigned to the two or more participating characters, and the ability parameter assigned to the participating character is changed based on the result of the operation. 1. The video game program according to 1. 3. An operation instruction set is configured so that the result of the operation is a bit string, and the participating character and the ability parameter for changing the ability parameter are changed disadvantageously based on the value of a predetermined determination bit in the bit string. The video game program according to claim 2, wherein a participating character to be played is determined. 4. The amount of change of the ability parameter is determined using a predetermined number of bits of the bit string, and for a participating character that advantageously changes the ability parameter, the ability parameter is increased by the amount of change and the ability parameter is changed. 4. The video game program according to claim 3, wherein the ability parameter of the participating character to be disadvantageously changed is reduced by the change amount. 5. Information regarding the progress of the video game,
The determination bit is changed based on information about execution of the event, progress of internal clock, date and time, stored scenario, generated random number, operation signal input by player, or a combination thereof. The video game program according to Item 3 or 4. 6. The video game is a baseball game,
At least one of the participating characters is a pitcher character, and the pitcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to pitch control, and the ability parameter relating to the pitch control is targeted for the change. The video game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The video game is a baseball game,
At least one of the participating characters is a fielder character, the fielder character is assigned at least a hitting ability parameter and a compatibility parameter, and the hitting ability parameter is a target of the change. The video game program according to any one of 1 to 5. 8. The video game is a baseball game,
The participating character includes at least a pitcher character and a fielder character, the pitcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and compatibility parameter related to pitch control, and the fielder character is assigned at least an ability parameter and compatibility parameter related to batting, The said change raises any one of the ability parameter regarding the said pitch control and the ability parameter regarding the said hit, and reduces the other, The said any one of the Claims 1 to 5 characterized by the above-mentioned. Video game program. 9. The video game is a baseball game,
The participating character includes at least a pitcher character and a catcher character, and the pitcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and compatibility parameter related to pitch control, and the catcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and compatibility parameter related to catching a ball. The video game program according to claim 1, wherein the change is to change at least one of an ability parameter relating to the pitch control and an ability parameter relating to the catch. 10. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for a video game to be executed by a computer, wherein the program stores control related to execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate, A program that causes at least control to execute at least one of the events during the progress of the video game and control to change a video signal according to the execution of the event, each of at least a part of the plurality of characters. , One or more ability parameters are assigned to each of the at least some characters, and the event is executed according to the ability parameters assigned to the participating characters participating in the event. , Two or more When the compatibility parameter is assigned to the participating character of, the ability parameter assigned to the participating character is changed based on the compatibility parameter, and the event is executed according to the changed ability parameter. Characteristic computer readable storage medium. 11. A calculation is performed based on a compatibility parameter assigned to the two or more participating characters, and the ability parameter assigned to the participating characters is changed using the result of the calculation. 11. The computer-readable storage medium according to 10. 12. An operation instruction set is configured such that the result of the operation is a bit string, and the participating character and the ability parameter for changing the ability parameter are changed disadvantageously based on the value of a predetermined determination bit in the bit string. 2. The participating character to be decided is determined.
1. The computer-readable storage medium according to 1. 13. A change amount of an ability parameter is determined by using a predetermined number of bits of the bit string, and for a participating character that advantageously changes the ability parameter, the ability parameter is increased by the change amount and the ability parameter is changed. 13. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 12, wherein the ability parameter of the participating character to be changed disadvantageously is reduced by the change amount. 14. Based on information about the progress status of a video game, information about execution of the event, progress of an internal clock, date and time, a stored scenario, a generated random number, an operation signal input by a player, or a combination thereof. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 12, wherein the determination bit is changed. 15. The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a pitcher character, and the pitcher character is assigned at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter related to pitch control, and related to the pitch control. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein a capability parameter is a target of the change. 16. The video game is a baseball game, at least one of the participating characters is a fielder character, and the fielder character is assigned at least a hitting ability parameter and a compatibility parameter, and the hitting ability parameter. 15. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein is set as a target of the change. 17. The video game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a fielder character, and the pitcher character has at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter related to pitch control, and the fielder character has at least one pitcher character. At least a hitting ability parameter and a compatibility parameter are assigned, and the change increases one of the throwing control ability parameter and the hitting ability parameter, and decreases the other. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 10 to 14. 18. The video game is a baseball game, the participating characters include at least a pitcher character and a catcher character, and the pitcher character has at least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter relating to pitch control, and the catcher character has 11. At least an ability parameter and a compatibility parameter regarding catching are assigned, and the change is to change at least one of the ability parameter regarding the throwing control and the ability parameter regarding the catching. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of items 1 to 17. 19. A method of changing the development of an event executed in a video game according to a combination of a plurality of characters participating in the event, wherein at least one of the events is executed during the progress of the video game. A step of changing the video signal according to the execution of the event, one or more ability parameters are assigned to each of at least some characters of the plurality of characters, and each of the at least some characters One or more compatibility parameters are assigned, the step of executing the event is performed according to the ability parameter assigned to the character participating in the event, and the compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more of the participating characters. In case, A method of changing the ability parameter assigned to the participating character based on the compatibility parameter, and executing the event according to the changed ability parameter. 20. An operation is performed using the compatibility parameter assigned to the two or more participating characters, and the ability parameter assigned to the participating character is changed based on the result of the operation. The method according to 19. 21. Storage means for storing information on execution of an event in which a plurality of characters participate, and video for executing at least one of the events while the video game is in progress and transmitting to the display means according to the execution of the event. A video game device comprising event executing means for changing a signal, and ability parameter changing means for changing ability parameters assigned to the character under predetermined conditions, wherein at least a part of the plurality of characters One or more ability parameters are assigned to each character, one or more compatibility parameters are assigned to each of the at least some characters, and the event executing means is assigned to the participating characters participating in the event. According to the ability parameters When the compatibility parameter is assigned to two or more of the participating characters, the ability changing means changes the ability parameter assigned to the participating character based on the compatibility parameter, The video game device, wherein the event executing means executes the event according to the changed ability parameter. 22. Further comprising a compatibility calculation means for performing a calculation based on a compatibility parameter assigned to the two or more participating characters, and the ability changing means based on the result of the calculation by the compatibility calculation means. 22. The video game device according to claim 21, wherein the ability parameter assigned to the video game device is changed.