JP2005334128A - Program, information storage medium and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To protect an ally character by a more natural method other than the method of directly protecting the ally character by acting as substitute. <P>SOLUTION: The ally character Fa which is an NPC among the plurality of ally characters Fa, Fb and Fc selects one enemy character E (enemy character Eb in the figure) from the enemy characters Ea and Eb inside a provocation object recognition range RAa as a provocation object character. Then, it moves toward the enemy character Eb, moves until the enemy character Eb is positioned inside a provocation possible range PAa, and then exercises "provocation". Then, the enemy character Eb present inside the provocation possible range PA of the ally character Fb receives the "provocation" and the attack target character is changed to the ally character Fb. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a program or the like for causing a computer to execute a game in which a plurality of teammate characters battle with enemy characters in a game space.

A role playing game (RPG) is known as a kind of game in which a plurality of teammate characters move in a game space and fight against enemy characters. In this type of RPG, a plurality of teammate characters (team game characters) are registered as members of the same group, and when one teammate character becomes an attack target of an enemy character (enemy game character), the same group It is known that another member character who is a member of will be attacked as a surrogate. In this case, the movement speed is controlled so that the ally characters belonging to the same group are not separated from each other by a predetermined distance or more, and another ally character that is attacked as a substitute approaches one ally character that is the attack target. The appearance of protecting the teammate character is produced (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent No. 3424819

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above is processing at the time when an ally character is actually attacked. In this case, the ally character serving as a substitute is damaged. That is, any ally character will be damaged. Although it can be achieved by directly protecting the ally character by becoming a surrogate, is there any more natural technology other than the surrogate as a technology to protect the ally character? The present invention has been made in view of this point.

In order to solve the above problem, the first invention is:
A program for causing a computer to execute a game in which a plurality of teammate characters battle with enemy characters in the game space (for example, the game program 32 of FIG. 7),
Storage means (for example, storage unit 30 in FIG. 7) that stores physical strength values of the plurality of teammate characters that are changed according to the progress of the game;
Setting means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 7) for setting a provocative capable character from the plurality of teammate characters;
Selection means (for example, enemy character control unit 240 in FIG. 7) for selecting an attack target character of the enemy character from the plurality of teammate characters;
1) attack the preparatory control process for controlling the enemy character so as to make an attack preparation action toward the attack target character, or 2) the explicit process for clearly indicating that the selected ally character is the attack target. Pre-attack processing means (for example, enemy character control unit 240 in FIG. 7) to be performed as pre-processing,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute provocation effect processing for causing the provocative capable character to perform a predetermined provocation action based on the physical strength value of the capable character and / or the physical strength value of the attack character (for example, FIG. 7 ally character provocation control unit 220),
Attack target changing means for executing the provocation process and changing the attack target character to the provocative capable character when it is determined to be executed by the determination means (for example, the friendly character provocation control unit 220 in FIG. 7);
As a program for causing the computer to function.

In addition, the seventh invention,
A game device for executing a game in which a plurality of friendly characters battle with enemy characters in a game space,
Storage means (for example, the storage unit 30 in FIG. 7) for storing physical strength values of the plurality of teammate characters that are changed according to the progress of the game;
Setting means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 7) for setting a provocative capable character from the plurality of teammate characters;
A selection means (for example, an enemy character control unit 240 in FIG. 7) for selecting an attack target character of the enemy character from the plurality of teammate characters;
1) attack the preparatory control process for controlling the enemy character so as to make an attack preparation action toward the attack target character, or 2) the explicit process for clearly indicating that the selected ally character is the attack target. Pre-attack processing means (for example, enemy character control unit 240 in FIG. 7) to be performed as pre-processing;
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a provocation effect process for causing the provocative capable character to perform a predetermined provocation action based on the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and / or the physical fitness value of the attack target character (for example, , The ally character provocation control unit 220) of FIG.
Attack target changing means (for example, a friendly character provocation control unit 220 in FIG. 7) that executes the provocation effect processing and changes the attack target character to the provocative capable character when it is determined to be executed by the determination means; ,
A game device comprising:

  According to the first or seventh invention, in a game in which a plurality of teammate characters battle with an enemy character in the game space, the enemy character is allowed to make an attack preparation action, or the enemy character's attack target character is specified. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute a provocation effect process for causing the provocative capable character to perform a predetermined action based on the physical strength value of the provocative capable character selected from the teammate characters and / or the physical strength value of the attack target character If it is determined to be executed, the provocation effect process is executed, and the attack target character of the enemy character can be changed to this provocation capable character.

  Therefore, before the enemy character is actually attacked, the enemy character's attack target character is changed to a provocative capable character (that is, one friendly character), thereby helping a friendly character that is likely to be attacked. Is possible. At this time, by causing the enemy character to perform an attack preparation action, or by specifying the attack target character, the atmosphere that the enemy character is likely to attack is produced, and the attack target character is changed by performing a provocation effect process. The friendly character senses the atmosphere that the enemy character intends to attack, “provocations” the enemy character, and directs his attention to himself to help other friendly characters that are likely to be attacked.

The second invention is the program of the first invention,
The computer is caused to function as PC / NPC setting means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 7) for setting the character to be operated by the player as the PC and the other characters as the NPC among the plurality of teammate characters. ,
The attack target changing means executes the provocation effect process according to the determination result by the determination means when the provocative capable character is an NPC, and when the provocative capable character is a PC, Causing the computer to function so as to execute the provocation process in response to an operation input regardless of a determination result by the determination unit;
It is a program for.

  According to the second invention, the same effect as that of the first invention is achieved, and when the PC and NPC are set from a plurality of teammate characters and the provocative capable character is NPC, the provocative ability is provided. If the provocation effect process is executed according to the determination result based on the physical strength value of the character and / or the physical strength value of the attack target character, and the provocative capable character is a PC, the operation input is performed regardless of the determination result. Provocation effect processing can be executed.

  Therefore, when the provocative capable character is an NPC, the provocative capable character judges the situation that the enemy character is likely to attack before the actual attack is performed, and “attacks” the enemy character to attack. It is possible to help other friendly characters that are likely to be. Further, when the provocative capable character is a PC, provocation effect processing is performed in response to the player's operation input, so it is dangerous for the player to see the enemy character's attack preparation behavior and the attack target character specified. If it is determined that, it is possible to “provocation” the enemy character to the PC by performing a predetermined operation input, and help other friendly characters that are likely to be attacked.

The third invention is the program of the first or second invention,
The attack target changing means changes the attack target character to the provocation capable character when the enemy character is within a predetermined range based on the provocative capable character, and changes when not within the predetermined range. This is a program for causing the computer to function so as not to perform the operation.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the same effects as those of the first or second aspect of the invention can be obtained, and when the enemy character is within a predetermined range based on the provocation ability character, the attack target character is designated as the provocation ability. If the character is changed and is not within the predetermined range, the change cannot be made. Accordingly, by providing a range in which the attack target character based on the positional relationship between the provocative capable character and the enemy character can be changed, for example, “provocation” cannot be applied to a distant enemy character. “Provocation” becomes feasible.

The fourth invention is the program of the second invention,
The attack target changing means is
When the provocative capable character is an NPC and the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and the physical strength value of the attack target character satisfy a predetermined physical condition value, the provocation is within a predetermined range based on the enemy character. It has a movement control means (for example, the NPC provocation control unit 221 in FIG. 7) for moving the capable character,
Automatically executing the provocation effect processing when the provocative capable character is within a predetermined range based on the enemy character;
Is a program for causing the computer to function.

  According to the fourth invention, the same effects as in the second invention are achieved, the provocative capable character is an NPC, and the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and / or the physical strength value of the attack target character is a predetermined physical strength. When the condition value is satisfied, the provocation capable character is moved within a predetermined range based on the enemy character, and the provocation effect processing is automatically performed when the provocation capable character is within the predetermined range based on the enemy character. Can be executed.

  Therefore, when the provocative capable character is an NPC, the provocation effect processing is executed after the provocative capable character has moved within a predetermined range with respect to the enemy character. In the case of being away, it is possible to realize “provocation” based on reality, such as “provocation” the enemy character after approaching the enemy character to a position where “provocation” is valid.

The fifth invention is a program according to any one of the first to fourth inventions,
After the setting means sets a plurality of provocative capable characters and the attack target changing means changes the attack target character to one provocative capable character of the plurality of provocative capable characters, A program for causing the computer to function as change restriction means (for example, an enemy character control unit 240 in FIG. 7) for restricting further change of the attack target character by the attack target change means until progress satisfies a predetermined release condition. is there.

  According to the fifth invention, the same effect as any one of the first to fourth inventions is achieved, and a plurality of provocative capable characters are set, and the attack target character is selected from the plurality of provocative capable characters. After changing to one provocative capable character, further change of the attack target character can be controlled until the progress of the game satisfies a predetermined release condition.

  Therefore, when there are a plurality of provocative characters, there is a restriction on the change of the attack character, so that each provocative character “provocations” the enemy character one after another, and each time the enemy character A situation in which the attack target character is changed can be avoided. Here, the release condition includes, for example, a condition that a predetermined time or more has elapsed since the last time the attack target character was changed and that the attack target character has been attacked.

  The sixth invention is a computer-readable information storage medium (for example, the storage unit 30 in FIG. 7) storing the program of any one of the first to fifth inventions.

  The “information storage medium” here is, for example, a CD-ROM, MO, memory card, DVD, hard disk, IC memory or the like that can read information stored in the computer. Therefore, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, by causing the computer to read the information stored in the information storage medium and executing the arithmetic processing, the same effects as in any of the first to fifth aspects of the invention can be obtained. Can play.

  According to the present invention, before an actual attack by an enemy character is made, it becomes possible for another teammate character to help another teammate character that is likely to be attacked by changing the teammate character that is the attack target.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case where an RPG (role playing game) is executed in a home game device will be described, but the application of the present invention is not limited to this.

[External appearance of game device]
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a consumer game device. As shown in the figure, the consumer game device 1000 includes a main device 1100, game controllers 1110 and 1110, and a display 1200 including a speaker 1202. The game controllers 1110 and 1110 are connected to the main apparatus 1100, and the display 1200 is connected to the main apparatus 1100 by a cable K that can transmit image signals and sound signals.

  The game controllers 1110 and 1110 include button switches and the like for the player to input game operations and the like, and output operation signals corresponding to the operations to the main body device 1100.

  The main device 1100 includes a control unit equipped with, for example, a CPU and an IC memory, and a reading device for an information storage medium such as a CD-ROM 1104. Then, various game processes are executed based on the game information read from the CD-ROM 1104 and the like and the operation signals from the game controllers 1110 and 1110 to generate game screen image signals and game sound sound signals. Then, the generated image signal and sound signal are output to the display 1200, a game screen is displayed on the display 1200, and a game sound is output from the speaker 1202. The player enjoys the RPG by operating the game controllers 1110 and 1110 while viewing the game screen displayed on the display 1200.

  Game information including programs and data necessary for the main apparatus 1100 to perform game processing is stored in, for example, a CD-ROM 1104, an IC memory 1106, a memory card 1108, etc., which are information storage media detachable from the main apparatus 1100. Has been.

[principle]
In RPG, a player moves a player character (PC) to be operated in a game space set by arranging various objects such as backgrounds and characters in a virtual three-dimensional space, and clears various events that occur. The game progresses by doing. Then, a 3DCG image of the game space viewed from a virtual camera set to follow a given viewpoint, for example, a player character, is displayed on the display 1200 as a game screen.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of teammate characters F including the PC move in the game space, and each teammate character F fights the enemy character E in cooperation or independently. In battle, when each character receives damage due to the attacking action of the opponent character, the physical strength value decreases according to the received damage. When the physical strength value becomes zero (0), the character becomes incompetent.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic overhead view of the game space in the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, a plurality of teammate characters F and a plurality of enemy characters E are arranged in the game space. The figure shows a state where three teammate characters Fa, Fb, Fc and three enemy characters Ea, Eb, Ec are arranged.

  The plurality of teammate characters F are PCs in which one of these characters is controlled according to the player's operation input, and other teammate characters F other than the PC are automatically controlled by the computer according to a predetermined control routine. (Non-player character). Which friend character F is used as a PC is appropriately changed according to the game progress or a change instruction from the player. In the figure, the teammate character Fb is a PC, and the other teammate characters Fa and Fc are NPCs.

  Any one of the enemy characters E is set as an attack target character, and each enemy character E is controlled to attack the attack target character. In the figure, as the attack target character, a friend character Fa is set for the enemy character Ea, a friend character Fb is set for the enemy character Eb, and a friend character Fc is set for the enemy character Ec.

  The enemy character E can attack the teammate character F within the attackable range AA. The attackable range AA is a range (area) set for each enemy character E with reference to the enemy character E. In the figure, circular areas having a predetermined radius centered on the representative point positions of the enemy characters Ea, Eb, Ec are defined as attackable ranges AAa, AAb, AAc.

  The size of the attackable range AA differs depending on the attack means possessed by the enemy character E. For example, in the case of an enemy character E of direct attack type, such as slashing with a sword or kicking, it is necessary to approach the opponent character, so it is a relatively narrow range, and a remote attack such as shooting a bow or shooting a gun In the case of the indirect attack type enemy character E that performs the above, it becomes a medium range corresponding to the range. Further, in the case of the magic chanting enemy character E who casts attack magic, the magic effect is a relatively wide range.

  Then, the enemy character E is controlled to perform an attack preparation action in order to attack the attack target character. The attack preparatory action is pre-attack processing for adjusting the attack posture, and the action of moving toward the attack target character so that the attack target character is positioned within the attackable range AA, or the attack target character's attackable range. When the user is in the AA, the behavior is such as performing a behavior (for example, swinging a sword, pulling a bow or arrow, or swinging a wand to cast magic) according to the attacking means. Further, the attack preparation action is an action that allows the player to visually grasp that the enemy character E is about to attack and the attack target character. Then, when the attack preparation action is finished, motion control is performed so as to attack the attack target character.

  In the figure, the enemy character Ea is moving toward the teammate character Fa because there is no teammate character Fa as the attack target character within the attackable range AAAa. Further, the enemy character Eb is moving toward the teammate character Fb because there is no teammate character Fb as the attack target character in the attackable range AAb. The enemy character Ec has an ally character Fc that is an attack target character within the attackable range AAc, and attacks the ally character Fc.

  The attack target character set as the enemy character E has (1) when the physical strength value of the attack target character is lost, or (2) has received “provocation” by another ally character F other than the attack target character If changed.

  That is, (1) when the attack target character is defeated and the physical strength value is set to zero, for example, one ally character F is randomly selected from other ally characters F excluding the defeated ally character F, It is set as a new attack target character. In addition, when (2) “provocation” is received, the attack target character is changed to the teammate character F that activated the received “provocation”.

  This embodiment is particularly characterized in that when the teammate character F activates “provocation”, the attack target character of the enemy character E that has received this “provocation” is changed to the teammate character F that has triggered “provocation”. Yes.

  By the way, the teammate character F includes PC and NPC as described above. For this reason, the operation when “provocation” is activated differs depending on whether the teammate character F is a PC or an NPC.

  FIGS. 3 to 5 are diagrams for explaining an operation when the teammate character F (ally NPC), who is an NPC, activates “provocation”, and each shows a schematic overhead view of the game space. 3 to 5 show an operation when the teammate character Fa, which is one team NPC, activates “provocation”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, first, one enemy character E is selected as a provocation target character from among the enemy characters E within the provocation target recognition range RA of the teammate NPC. The provocation target recognition range RA is a range (area) set for each teammate character F with reference to the teammate character F. In the figure, the provocation target recognition range RAa is set as a circular area having a predetermined radius centered on the representative point position of the teammate character Fa. The shape and size of the provocation target recognition range RA may be set appropriately.

  In addition, one enemy character E that satisfies the provocation target condition is selected as the provocation target character. The provocation target condition is a condition of the enemy character E that can be a target for invoking “provocation”, and a ally NPC (hereinafter referred to as “invocation determination NPC”) that is a target for determining whether or not to trigger “provocation”. The physical strength value of the attack target character of each enemy character E within the provocation target recognition range RA. Specifically, the attack target is that the character having the smallest physical strength value and smaller than the physical strength value of the activation determination ally NPC among the attack target characters of each enemy character E within the provocation target recognition range RA is the provocation target. It is a condition. Then, the enemy character E that satisfies the provocation target condition is selected as the provocation target character.

  In the figure, there are two enemy characters Ea and Eb within the provocation target recognition range RAa of the teammate character Fa (activation determination NPC). The physical strength value of the attack target character (friend character Fa) of the enemy character Ea is “120”, and the physical strength value of the attack target character (ally character Fb) of the enemy character Eb is “40”. Further, the stamina value of the teammate character Fa (activation determination NPC) is “120”. Therefore, the enemy character Eb is selected as the attack target character of the teammate character Fa.

  When the provocation target character is selected, the activation determination NPC is then controlled to move toward the provocation target character, as shown in FIG. Then, when the attack target character moves until it is located within the provocative range PA, motion control is performed so as to perform a provocation effect and activate “provocation”. The provocative performance action is an action that visually suggests the action of “provocation”, for example, an action that moves toward the provocation target character or emits a dialogue that draws attention.

  The provocative range PA is a range (region) set for each teammate character F with reference to the teammate character F, and is a region narrower (included) than the provocation target recognition range RA. In the figure, a provocative range PAa is set as a circular area having a predetermined radius centered on the representative point position of the teammate character Fa. The shape and size of the provocative range PA may be set appropriately.

  When “provocation” is activated, as shown in FIG. 5, the attack target characters of all enemy characters E that satisfy the change restriction release condition among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PA have activated “provocation”. Changed to ally NPC (activation determination NPC).

  The change restriction release condition is a condition for releasing the restriction on the change of the attack target character. Specifically, for example, 1) a predetermined time has elapsed since the time when the attack target character was changed by the activation of “provocation” by any of the previous ally characters F, and 2) the attack target character after the change is determined a predetermined number of times. This is a condition on the enemy character E side related to the progress of the game, such as 3) the attack target character has been attacked 3) and the attack target character after the change has been given a predetermined damage or more. That is, in the case of the enemy character E that does not satisfy the change restriction release condition, even if it is within the provocative range of the teammate character F that activated the “provocation”, the “provocation” is not received and the attack target character is not changed.

  In the figure, the attacking target character of the enemy character Eb, which is the provocation target character, is changed to the ally character Fa because the ally character Fa has activated “provocation”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a case where the teammate character Fb, which is a PC, activates “provocation”, and shows a schematic overhead view of the game space.

  The PC is controlled so as to activate “provocation” when the player inputs a “provocation” activation instruction. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PAb of the PC, the enemy character E that satisfies the change restriction release condition described above is “activated” and the attack target character is Changed to PC. In FIG. 5A, when the ally character Fb activates “provocation”, the enemy character Ea within the provocative range PAb of the ally character Fb receives “provocation”, and this enemy character Ea attack target character becomes the ally character. Changed to Fb.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when there is no enemy character E within the provocative range PAb of the PC, even if the player issues a “provocation” activation instruction, any enemy character E The attack target character is not changed without receiving “provocation”. In FIG. 5B, there is no enemy character E in the provocative range PAb of the teammate character Fb, and no enemy character E receives “provocation”, that is, the attack target character is not changed.

[Function configuration]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the present embodiment. According to the figure, the home game device 1000 according to the present embodiment functionally includes an operation input unit 10, a processing unit 20, a storage unit 30, an image display unit 42, a sound output unit 44, Is provided.

  The operation input unit 10 receives an operation instruction from the player and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the processing unit 20. This function is realized by, for example, a button switch, lever, dial, mouse, keyboard, various sensors, and the like. In FIG. 1, game controllers 1110 and 1110 correspond to this.

  The processing unit 20 performs various arithmetic processes such as control of the entire home game apparatus 1000, game progress, and image generation. This function is realized by, for example, an arithmetic device such as a CPU (CISC type, RISC type), ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a control program thereof. In FIG. 1, the control unit included in the main device 1100 corresponds to this.

  In addition, the processing unit 20 is based on a game calculation unit 22 that mainly performs calculation processing related to the game, and various types of data obtained by the processing of the game calculation unit 22. An image generation unit 24 that executes generation of an image in a three-dimensional space (game space) and generation of an image signal for displaying a game screen, generation of game sounds such as sound effects and BGM, and output of game sounds And a sound generator 26 for generating a sound signal.

  The game calculation unit 22 executes various game processes based on an operation signal input from the operation input unit 10, game information (program and data) read from the storage unit 30, and the like. As game processing, for example, placement processing of an enemy character E or a friend character F in a virtual three-dimensional space (game space), control of a PC based on an operation signal from the operation input unit 10, placement processing of a virtual camera, crossing of objects There are judgment processing (hit check), calculation of battle results, and the like. In the present embodiment, the game calculation unit 22 includes an ally character provocation control unit 220 that controls the “provocation” action of the ally character F, and an enemy character control unit 240 that controls the enemy character E. Yes.

  The teammate character provocation control unit 220 controls the “provocation” of the teammate character F. Also, the ally character provocation control unit 220 includes an NPC provocation control unit 221 that controls the activation of the “provocation” of the ally character F (ally NPC) among the ally characters F, and the ally character F (PC that is PC). And PC provocation control unit 222 for controlling the activation of “provocation”.

  The NPC provocation control unit 221 controls the “provocation” activation of the ally NPC. Specifically, for each ally NPC, one enemy character E is selected as the provocation target character from among the enemy characters E within the set provocation target recognition range RA, and moves toward the provocation target character. To control the operation. Then, when the ally NPC is moved until the provocation target character is located within the provocative range PA, the motion control is performed so as to perform the provocation effect action, and “provocation” is activated.

  The PC provocation control unit 222 controls the “provocation” activation of the PC. Specifically, when a “provocation” activation instruction operation is input from the operation input unit 10, “provocation” is activated by controlling the operation of the PC so as to perform a provocation effect.

  Further, the PC provocation control unit 222 displays an enemy character E that can receive “provocation” by the PC (for example, an enemy character E corresponding to another window that displays a provocative marker, displays a focus, and displays a focus). Display a simple model or name). Here, the enemy character E who can receive “provocation” by the PC is (a) within the provocative range PA of the PC, (ii) the physical strength value of the PC is greater than the physical strength value of the attack target character, ) Enemy character E that satisfies all three conditions of satisfying the change restriction release condition.

  The enemy character control unit 240 controls the enemy character E. Specifically, for each enemy character E, when the movement control is performed so as to move toward the set attack target character, and the attack target character is moved within the set attackable range AA, Action control is performed so as to attack the attack target character.

  When the teammate character F activates “provocation”, the attack target character of the enemy character E that has received “provocation” is changed to the teammate character F that has triggered “provocation”. Here, the enemy character E that has received “provocation” is an enemy character E that is within the provocative range PA of the teammate character F that has activated “provocation” and satisfies the change restriction release condition.

  The image generation unit 24 is realized by, for example, an arithmetic device such as a CPU or DSP, a control program thereof, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 24 generates a game image (3DCG image) for displaying a game screen by executing a geometric transformation process, a shading process, or the like based on the calculation result by the game calculation unit 22, and the image signal of the generated image Is output to the image display unit 42.

  Based on the image signal from the image generation unit 24, the image display unit 42 displays the game screen while redrawing the screen of one frame every 1/60 seconds, for example. This function is realized by hardware such as CRT, LCD, ELD, PDP, and HMD. In FIG. 1, the display 1200 corresponds to this.

  The sound generator 26 is realized by, for example, an arithmetic device such as a CPU or DSP and its control program, generates sound effects and game sounds such as BGM used during the game, and outputs sound signals of the generated game sounds as sound. To the unit 44.

  The sound output unit 44 outputs game sounds such as BGM and sound effects based on the sound signal from the sound generation unit 26. This function is realized by, for example, a speaker. In FIG. 1, the speaker 1202 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 30 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 20 to control the home game device 1000 in an integrated manner, a program and data necessary for executing the game, and the like. It is used as a work area of the processing unit 20 and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 20 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 10, and the like. This function is realized by, for example, various IC memories, hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, MOs, RAMs, VRAMs, and the like. In FIG. 1, the CD-ROM 1104, the IC memory 1106, and the memory card 1108 included in the main body device 1100 correspond to this.

  In addition, the storage unit 30 stores a game program 32 and game data for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the game calculation unit 22. The game program 32 includes a teammate character provocation control program 320 for functioning as the teammate character provocation control unit 220, and an enemy character control program 340 for functioning as the enemy character control unit 240. Further, the teammate character provocation control program 320 includes an NPC provocation control program 321 for functioning as the NPC provocation control unit 221 and a PC provocation control program 322 for functioning as the PC provocation control unit 222. The game data includes ally character information 34 and enemy character information 36.

  The teammate character information 34 stores information about the teammate character F. FIG. 8 shows an example of the data structure of the teammate character information 34. According to the figure, the teammate character information 34 includes, for each teammate character F, a teammate character ID (34a) for identifying the teammate character F, model data (34b), physical strength value (34c), and current position (34d). ), Provocation object recognition range information (34e), provocation possible range information (34f), provocation capability flag (34g), and PC flag (34h) are stored in association with each other.

  The model data (34b) is data for modeling the teammate character F in the game space, and includes motion data, texture data, and the like.

  The physical strength value (34c) stores the maximum physical strength value and the current value of the teammate character F. The physical strength value decreases according to the magnitude of damage received by the attacking action of the enemy character E, and when it becomes zero (0), the attack becomes impossible and the enemy character E is “defeated”. Based on the current value of the physical strength value, “provocation” of the ally character F is activated.

  The provocation target recognition range information (34e) is information indicating the provocation target recognition range RA set for the teammate character F. Specifically, if the provocation target recognition range RA is a circle area centered on the representative point position of the teammate character F, the value of the radius of the circle is stored.

  The provocative range information (34f) is information indicating the provocative range PA set for the teammate character F. Specifically, if the provocative range PA is a circle area centered on the representative point position of the teammate character F, the value of the radius of the circle is stored.

  The provocation ability flag (34g) is a flag indicating whether or not the teammate character F has the ability (provocation ability) to activate “provocation”. If it has, it is set to “1” and must be possessed. Is set to “0”. The teammate character F can activate “provocation” only when the provocation ability flag (34g) is set to “1”. In the same figure, “ally A” is a character (invoking ability character) having provocation ability. The presence / absence of the provocation ability may be set / changed according to the player's instruction. For example, the occupation of the ally character F (for example, a warrior or a wizard), a predetermined item has been acquired, or a predetermined level has been reached. You may change according to the game content.

  The PC flag (34h) is a flag indicating whether PC / NPC is different, and “1” is set for one ally character F that is a PC, and “0” is set for a ally character F that is another NPC. The In the same figure, “friend B” is a PC, and the other friend character F is an NPC.

  The enemy character information 36 stores information related to the enemy character E. FIG. 9 shows an example of the data structure of the enemy character information 36. According to the figure, the enemy character information 36 includes, for each enemy character E, an enemy character ID (36a) for identifying the enemy character E, model data (36b), a physical strength value (36c), and a current position (36d). ), Attackable range information (36e), and attack target character information (36f) are stored in association with each other.

  The physical strength value (36c) stores the maximum value and the current value of the physical strength value of the enemy character E. The physical strength value decreases in accordance with the magnitude of damage received by the attacking action of the teammate character F, and when it becomes zero (0), the attack becomes impossible and the teammate character F is “defeated”.

  The attackable range information (36e) is information indicating the attackable range AA set for the enemy character E. Specifically, if the attackable range AA is a circle area centered on the representative point position of the enemy character E, the value of the radius of the circle is stored.

  The attack target character information (36f) stores information indicating the teammate character F set as the attack target character (for example, teammate character ID).

[Process flow]
Next, the flow of processing in this embodiment will be described. Here, the “provocation” by the teammate character F, which is a characteristic part of the present embodiment, and processing related thereto (enemy character control processing, teammate NPC provocation control processing, and PC provocation control processing) will be described. In addition, since the process related to the game progress can be executed in the same manner as in the prior art, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of enemy character control processing. This process is a process repeatedly executed during the game (more specifically, timed at frame time intervals), and is realized by the enemy character control unit 240 executing the enemy character control program 340.

  As shown in the figure, in the enemy character control process, a process of loop A is executed for each enemy character E. Hereinafter, the enemy character E to be processed in the loop A is referred to as an equal enemy character E. In the loop A, the enemy character control unit 240 first determines whether there is an ally character F that has activated “provocation”. If there is (step S11: YES), then the ally character F that has activated this “provocation”. It is determined whether the enemy character E is within the provocative range PA.

  If it is determined that the enemy character E is within the provocative range PA of the provocation actuating character (step S12: YES), the enemy character control unit 240 further determines whether the enemy character E satisfies the change restriction release condition. If it is determined and satisfied (step S13: YES), the attack target character of the enemy character E is changed to the ally character F that activated “provocation” (step S14).

  Subsequently, the enemy character control unit 240 determines whether or not the enemy character E can attack the attack target character. If the enemy character E is determined to be able to attack (step S15; YES), the enemy character E is set to the attack target character. An attack process for attacking is executed (step S16). If the attack target character is defeated by the attack (step S17: YES), one ally character F is selected from the other ally characters F excluding the attack target character and set as a new attack target character. (Step S18).

  On the other hand, if the enemy character E cannot attack the attack target character (step S15: NO), the enemy character control unit 240 executes an attack preparation process for causing the enemy character E to perform an attack preparation action on the attack target character. (Step S19).

  Loop A is executed as described above. Then, when the process of Loop A is executed for all enemy characters E, the enemy character control process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ally NPC provocation control process. This process is a process that is repeatedly executed during the game (more specifically, executed at frame time intervals), and is realized by the NPC provocation control unit 221 executing the NPC provocation control program 321.

  As shown in the figure, in the friend NPC control process, the process of loop B is executed for each friend NPC. Hereinafter, the ally NPC that is the object of processing in the loop B will be referred to as the ally NPC. In the loop B, the NPC provocation control unit 221 first determines the provocation ability flag of the friendly NPC, and if it is set to “1” (step S31: YES), then recognizes the provocation target recognition of the friendly NPC. It is determined whether there is an enemy character E within the range RA. If it is determined that there is an enemy character E within the provocation target recognition range RA (step S32: YES), the enemy with the smallest physical strength value of the attack target character is selected from the enemy characters E within the provocation target recognition range RA. The character E is determined (step S33).

  Subsequently, the NPC provocation control unit 221 compares the determined physical strength value of the attack target character of the enemy character E with the physical strength value of the friendly NPC, and if the physical strength value of the friendly NPC is greater (step S34). : YES), the determined enemy character E is set as the provocation target character of the friendly NPC (step S35).

  Then, the NPC provocation control unit 221 determines whether the provocation target character is within the provocative range PA of the friendly NPC, and if so (step S36: YES), the provocative effect that causes the friendly NPC to perform the provocative effect action. The process is executed to activate “provocation” for the friendly NPC (step S37). On the other hand, if the provocation target character is not within the provocative range PA (step S36: NO), the ally NPC is controlled to move toward the provocation target character (step S38).

  The process of loop B is executed as described above. Then, when the process of Loop B is executed for all the ally NPCs, the ally NPC process ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the PC control process. This process is a process repeatedly executed during the game (more specifically, executed at frame time intervals), and is realized by the PC provocation control unit 222 executing the PC provocation control program 322.

  As shown in the figure, in the PC provocation control process, the PC provocation control unit 222 determines whether there is an enemy character E that can receive “provocation” from the PC (step S51: YES). Display processing is performed to indicate that the character E can receive “provocation” from the PC (step S52).

Subsequently, the PC provocation control unit 222 determines whether or not the “provocation” activation instruction operation is input from the operation input unit 10, and if it is input (step S53: YES), causes the PC to perform provocation effect action. The provocation effect process is executed to activate “provocation” in the PC (step S54).
When the above processing is performed, the PC control processing ends.

[Game screen]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the game screen, and shows a scene in which two teammate characters Fa and Fb are fighting with one enemy character Ea. The teammate character Fb is a PC, and the teammate character Fa is an NPC.

  In FIG. 9A, the enemy character Ea is set with the teammate character Fa as an attack target character, and is moving toward the teammate character Fa to attack the teammate character Fa (attack preparation behavior). Thus, the player can conceive that the teammate character Fa is the attack target character of the enemy character Ea. Further, the enemy character Ea is an enemy character that can receive “provocation” of the teammate character Fb, which is a PC, and a provocative marker M indicating that is displayed above the enemy character Ea. Accordingly, the player can conceive that the teammate character Fb, which is a PC, can “provocation” the enemy character Ea.

  When a “provocation” instruction operation by the player is input, as shown in FIG. 5B, a provocation effect process is performed and “provocation” by the teammate character Fb is activated. That is, in the same figure, a region corresponding to the provocative range PA of the teammate character Fb is covered with a specific color, and the teammate character Fb takes a specific pose when the “provocation” is activated, thereby performing “provocation”. There is an effect that indicates that it was activated. Further, the enemy character Ea approaches the ally character Fa and is about to bite.

  Here, when it is verified whether or not “provocation” by the teammate character Fb, which is a PC, is effective against the enemy character Ea, the stamina value of the teammate character Fa that is the attack target character of the enemy character Ea is “40”. And the stamina value of the teammate character Fb is “120”, which is larger than that. Therefore, this “provocation” is effective against the enemy character Ea.

  Then, the enemy character Ea receives “provocation” by the teammate character Fb, and the attack target character is changed to the teammate character Fb. Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, the enemy character Ea turns toward the teammate character Fb and starts moving to attack the teammate character Fb (attack preparation action).

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the home-use game apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment. According to the figure, the consumer game device 1000 includes a CPU 1002, a ROM 1004, a RAM 1006, an information storage medium 1008, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1012, and I / O ports 1014 and 1016. System buses 1020 are connected to each other so as to be able to input and output data. A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1014, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1016.

  The CPU 1002 controls the entire home game apparatus 1000 according to programs and data stored in the information storage medium 1008, system programs and data stored in the ROM 1004, operation input signals input by the control device 1022, and the like. Perform data processing. The CPU 1002 corresponds to the processing unit 20 in FIG.

  The ROM 1004, the RAM 1006, and the information storage medium 1008 correspond to the storage unit 30 in FIG. The ROM 1004 stores, in particular, preset programs and data among the system programs of the home game apparatus 1000 and information stored in the storage unit 30 of FIG. The RAM 1006 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1002 and stores, for example, given contents of the ROM 1004 and the information storage medium 1008, image data for one frame, calculation results of the CPU 1002, and the like. The information storage medium 1008 is realized by an IC memory card, a hard disk unit that can be attached to and detached from the main unit, an MO, and the like.

  The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information of a game screen to be displayed on the display device 1018 based on image information from the CPU 1002. The display device 1018 displays a game screen based on the pixel information generated by the image generation IC 1010. The image generation IC 1010 corresponds to the image generation unit 230 in FIG. 7, and the display device 1018 corresponds to the image display unit 42 in FIG. 7 and the display 1200 in FIG.

  The sound generation IC 1012 is an integrated circuit that generates game sounds such as sound effects and BGM based on information stored in the information storage medium 1008 and the ROM 1004, and the generated game sounds are output by the speaker 1020. The sound generation IC 1012 corresponds to a sound generation unit (not shown) included in the processing unit 20 of FIG. 7, and the speaker 1020 corresponds to the speaker 1202 of FIG.

  Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1012, and the like may be executed by software by the CPU 1002 or a general-purpose DSP.

  The control device 1022 is a device for the player to input various game operations as the game progresses. The control device 1022 corresponds to the operation input unit 10 in FIG. 7 and the game controllers 1110 and 1110 in FIG.

  The communication device 1024 is a device for exchanging various types of information used inside the home game device 1000 with the outside, and is connected to other game devices to transmit / receive given information according to the game program, It is used for transmitting and receiving information such as game programs via a communication line.

[Action / Effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, among the plurality of ally characters F, the ally character F (ally NPC) that is an NPC is one provocation target character among the enemy characters E within the provocation target recognition range RA. And move toward the selected provocation character. When the provocation target character moves until it is within the provocative range PA, “provocation” is activated. Here, the provocation target character has the lowest physical strength value of the attack target character among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PA, and the physical strength value of the ally character F who is going to activate “provocation” is The enemy character E is larger than the attack target character. On the other hand, the teammate character F (PC), which is a PC, activates “provocation” when the player inputs a “provocation” activation instruction operation.

  When the teammate character F activates “provocation”, the enemy character E that satisfies the change restriction release condition among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PA of the teammate character F that has triggered “provocation” receives “provocation”. The attacking target character is changed to the ally character F who has activated this “provocation”.

  Therefore, before the enemy character E is actually attacked, by changing the attack target character of the enemy character E to the friend character F having a higher health value than the attack target character, the friendly character F that is likely to be attacked. It is possible to help. At this time, the enemy character E performs an attack preparation action such as moving toward the attack target character, and also performs a provocation effect process to change the attack target character. For this reason, the ally character F senses the atmosphere that the enemy character E intends to attack, “provides” the enemy character E, and directs attention to itself to help other ally characters F that are likely to be attacked. Production is possible.

[Modification]
The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, there are the following modifications.

(1) Provocative range PA
In the embodiment described above, when the provocative range PA is set for the ally character F and the ally character F activates “provocation”, the enemy character E that satisfies the change restriction release condition among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PA. The attack target character is changed when E receives “provocation”, but conversely, a provocative range PA is set for the enemy character E, and the enemy character E has a friendly character F within the provocative range PA. When “provocation” is activated, the attack target character may be changed in response to this “provocation”.

(2) Enemy character E that can be "provoked"
For each teammate character F, the type (type) of enemy character E that can receive “provocation” by the teammate character F may be set. In this case, only a specific type of enemy character E receives “provocation” depending on which team member F activates “provocation”.

  Further, for each type of enemy character E, a parameter (probability) may be set such that “provocation” is easily received / not easily received. In this case, although the enemy character E receives “provocation”, the attack target character may not be changed. That is, for the teammate character F, “provocation” may be “failed”.

(3) Number of enemy characters E that receive “provocation” In the above-described embodiment, when the teammate character F activates “provocation”, the change restriction is canceled among the enemy characters E within the provocative range PA of the teammate character F. It is assumed that the enemy character E that satisfies the condition receives “provocation” and the attack target character is changed. That is, in some cases, a plurality of enemy characters E receive “provocation” at the same time, and the attack target character is changed. This is the case when one of the enemies targeted when the teammate character F activates “provocation”. The character E may be designated, and only the designated enemy character E may receive “provocation”.

(4) Provocation target condition The provocation target condition for selecting the provocation target character of the ally NPC may be changed as follows.

(4a) For example, among the attack target characters of each enemy character E within the provocation target recognition range RA, a character that satisfies the following two conditions: (b) the lowest physical strength value and (b) the physical strength value is a predetermined value or less Is set as an attack target condition, and an enemy character that satisfies the provocation target condition is selected as a provocation target character of the ally NPC.

(4b) Further, when the enemy character E in the provocation target recognition range RA attacks each attack target character, the damage that can be given to the attack target character is predicted. Then, the attack target condition is that the attack target character predicted to be able to receive damage greater than or equal to a predetermined value (damage greater than or equal to a predetermined value) may be the attack target, An enemy character E that satisfies the provocation condition is selected as a provocation target character for the team NPC.

(4c) When the enemy character E within the provocation target recognition range RA attacks each attack target character, the damage that can be given to the attack target character is similarly predicted. Of these attack target characters, the attack target condition is that the character whose predicted health value after receiving the attack from the enemy character E is the smallest and not more than a predetermined value is set as the attack target condition. The enemy character E that satisfies the condition is selected as a provocation target character of the ally NPC.

(5) Invocation of “provocation” by ally NPC In the above-described embodiment, the ally NPC activates “provocation” when there is a provocation target character within the provocative range PA. “Provocation” may be activated when the physical strength value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

(6) Game to be applied In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the RPG has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to other games. For example, FIG. 15 shows an example of a game screen when the present invention is applied to a strategy simulation game which is a kind of simulation game.

  In the strategy simulation game, as shown in the figure, a plurality of pieces (characters) belonging to a player arm operated by a player / COM arm operated by a computer are displayed on a map divided into a predetermined shape. It is arranged and moves with this kite as a unit. Moreover, these pieces imitate a tank, an airplane, etc., for example. Then, the player operating the player army and the computer operating the COM army compete with each other for how quickly they can reach their bases while breaking through the opponent's army by alternately moving the pieces belonging to the army. .

  The COM arm piece is set as an attack target for any piece belonging to the player army, and is controlled so as to move toward the attack target. When it reaches, the battle with the piece is started. In this case, before the COM arm piece is moved, as a pre-attack process, a path from the COM arm piece moved this time to the player arm piece as the attack target is displayed. Clarify the player army piece that the piece is attacking. As a route display, for example, as shown in the figure, the route from the COM arm Cc to be moved this time to the player arm piece Cp which is the attack target may be displayed by a line L, or The wrinkles that this route passes may be filled with a predetermined color.

(7) Game Device to be Applied In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a home game device has been described. However, not only the home game device 1000 shown in FIG. The present invention can be similarly applied to various devices such as a portable game device and a large attraction device in which a large number of players participate.

  For example, FIG. 16 is an external view showing an example in which the present invention is applied to an arcade game device. As shown in the figure, the arcade game device 1300 includes a display 1302 for displaying a game screen, a speaker 1304 for outputting game sound effects and BGM, a joystick 1306 for inputting front and rear, left and right directions, a push button 1308, And a control unit 1310 that controls the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner through arithmetic processing to execute a given game.

  The control unit 1310 includes an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU, and a ROM that stores programs and data necessary for controlling the arcade game device 1300 and executing the game. The CPU mounted on the control unit 1310 executes various processes such as a game process by appropriately reading and calculating a program and data stored in the ROM. The player looks at the game screen displayed on the display 1302 and listens to the game sound output from the speaker 1304 while operating the joystick 1306 and the push button 1308 to enjoy the game.

An example of the appearance of a consumer game device to which the present invention is applied. The figure explaining attack operation | movement of an enemy character. The figure (1) explaining the activation action of the "provocation" of the ally character who is NPC. The figure (2) explaining the action of "provocation" of the ally character who is NPC. The figure (3) explaining the action of "provocation" of the ally character who is NPC. The figure explaining the action of "provocation" of the ally character who is PC. The function block diagram of this embodiment. The data structural example of ally character information. The data structural example of enemy character information. The flowchart which shows the flow of enemy character control processing. The flowchart which shows the flow of ally NPC provocation control processing. The flowchart which shows the flow of PC provocation control processing. Game screen example. An example of the hardware constitutions of a household game device. The example of a game screen at the time of applying this invention to a strategy simulation game. The external appearance example of the arcade game device to which this invention is applied.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Operation input part 20 Processing part 22 Game operation part 220 Ally character provocation control part 221 NPC provocation control part 222 PC provocation control part 230 Enemy character control part 24 Image generation part 26 Sound generation part 30 Storage part 32 Game program 320 Allied character provocation Control unit 321 ally NPC provocation control unit 322 PC provocation control unit 340 enemy character control program 34 ally character information 36 enemy character information 42 image display unit 44 sound output unit F (Fa, Fb, Fc) ally character RA provocation target recognition range PA Provocation range E (Ea, Eb, Ec) Enemy character AA Attack possible range

Claims (7)

A program for causing a computer to execute a game in which a plurality of ally characters battle with enemy characters in a game space,
Storage means for storing physical strength values of the plurality of teammate characters that are changed according to the progress of the game;
Setting means for setting a provocative capable character from the plurality of teammate characters;
Selecting means for selecting an attack target character of the enemy character from the plurality of teammate characters;
1) attack the preparatory control process for controlling the enemy character so as to make an attack preparation action toward the attack target character, or 2) the explicit process for clearly indicating that the selected ally character is the attack target. Pre-attack pre-treatment means to perform
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute provocation effect processing for causing the provocative capable character to perform a predetermined provocative action based on the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and / or the physical fitness value of the attack target character;
Attack target changing means for executing the provocation effect process to change the attack target character to the provocative capable character when it is determined to be executed by the determination means;
A program for causing the computer to function as Causing the computer to function as PC / NPC setting means for setting the character to be operated by the player as a PC and setting the other characters as NPCs from the plurality of teammate characters;
The attack target changing means executes the provocation effect process according to the determination result by the determination means when the provocative capable character is an NPC, and when the provocative capable character is a PC, Causing the computer to function so as to execute the provocation process in response to an operation input regardless of a determination result by the determination unit;
A program according to claim 1 for.   The attack target changing means changes the attack target character to the provocative capable character when the enemy character is within a predetermined range based on the provocative capable character, and changes when not within the predetermined range. The program according to claim 1 or 2 for causing the computer to function so as not to perform the operation. The attack target changing means is
When the provocative capable character is an NPC and the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and the physical strength value of the attack target character satisfy a predetermined physical condition value, the provocation is within a predetermined range based on the enemy character. Having a movement control means for moving the capable character;
Executing the provocation effect processing when the provocative capable character is within a predetermined range based on the enemy character;
The program according to claim 2 for causing the computer to function.   After the setting means sets a plurality of provocative capable characters and the attack target changing means changes the attack target character to one provocative capable character of the plurality of provocative capable characters, The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes the computer to function as a change restriction unit that restricts a further change of the attack target character by the attack target change unit until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. .   The computer-readable information storage medium which memorize | stored the program as described in any one of Claims 1-5. A game device for executing a game in which a plurality of friendly characters battle with enemy characters in a game space,
Storage means for storing physical strength values of the plurality of teammate characters that are changed according to the progress of the game;
Setting means for setting a provocative capable character from the plurality of teammate characters;
Selecting means for selecting an attack target character of the enemy character from the plurality of teammate characters;
1) attack the preparatory control process for controlling the enemy character so as to make an attack preparation action toward the attack target character, or 2) the explicit process for clearly indicating that the selected ally character is the attack target. Pre-attack pretreatment means to perform pre-processing,
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute provocation effect processing for causing the provocative capable character to perform a predetermined provocative action based on the physical strength value of the provocative capable character and / or the physical fitness value of the attack target character;
Attack target changing means for executing the provocation effect process and changing the attack target character to the provocative capable character when it is determined to be executed by the determination means;
A game apparatus comprising:

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