JP2013013450A - Program, information storage medium, terminal and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program designed to control the positions and movements of objects so as to increase cooperative relationship in a fighting game in which the objects cooperate with each other to fight with enemies, and to provide an information storage medium, a terminal and a server.SOLUTION: Master/slave relationship is set where one object is a master object and the other objects are slave objects in a plurality of objects included in a group. In reference to the state of the master object, an action pattern of the slave object is determined from multiple kinds of action patterns. Based on the determined action pattern, the slave object is automatically controlled. Based on a line determined based on the position of the master object and the position of the enemy object, the position or movement of the slave object is controlled.

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, a terminal, and a server.

  Conventionally, there is a game apparatus that performs a battle process between a player object and an enemy object. For example, in such a game apparatus, there is one that sets a line (line) connecting a player object and a target object, and moves the player object on the line, thereby simplifying the player's operation (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-320542). See paragraphs 0080-0082).

  In such a game device, the player object and the teammate object may cooperate to perform a battle process on the enemy object.

JP 2004-130003 A

  However, some conventional game devices lack a cooperative relationship between the player object and the teammate object, and a new technique for enhancing the interest of the battle game has been desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide an object that can enhance the cooperative relationship when a plurality of objects cooperate to perform a battle game process with an enemy object. The object is to provide a program, an information storage medium, a terminal, and a server that perform position control or movement control.

(1) The present invention
In an object space, a program for executing a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object, and among the plurality of objects included in the group, one object is a main object and another object is a sub-object. Based on the determined behavior pattern, the master-detail relationship setting unit for setting the master-detail relationship, the behavior determination unit for determining the behavior pattern of the slave object from among multiple types of behavior patterns with reference to the state of the master object The computer functions as an object control unit that automatically controls the slave object, and the object control unit performs position control or movement control of the slave object based on a line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object. It relates to the program that performs. The present invention also relates to an information storage medium readable by a computer and storing the program.

  According to the present invention, the position control or movement control of the subordinate object is performed based on the line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object. It is possible to realize a battle game in which the cooperative relationship between the main object and the sub-object is enhanced.

(2) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
The object control unit may perform position control or movement control of the slave object so that an enemy object is positioned between the master object and the slave object when the action pattern is a predetermined pattern. .

  According to the present invention, since the position control or movement control of the slave object is performed so that the enemy object is positioned between the master object and the slave object, the position control or movement to a position where the slave object can easily attack the enemy object is performed. As a result, the cooperative relationship between the master object and the slave object can be enhanced.

(3) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
When the action pattern is a predetermined pattern, the object control unit sets a predetermined range on the opposite side of the main object with respect to the enemy object based on the line, and positions the subordinate object within the predetermined range As described above, the position control or movement control of the slave object may be performed. According to the present invention, since the position control or movement control of the subordinate object is performed so as to be within the predetermined range, the position control or movement control of the object can be performed according to the appropriate place.

(4) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
When the object control unit moves the slave object by overlapping the enemy object and the slave object, the slave object may be moved in a direction parallel to the line. According to the present invention, in a situation where the slave object is pushed out by the enemy object, the slave object is moved in a direction parallel to the line obtained based on the position of the master object and the position of the enemy object. It is possible to easily maintain the state in place.

(5) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
When the object control unit performs position control or movement control of the slave object, attack control of the slave object that causes the enemy object to attack may be performed. According to the present invention, when the position control or movement control of the slave object is performed, the attack control of the slave object that causes the enemy object to attack is performed. A battle game can be realized.

(6) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
The master-slave relationship setting unit may set a player object to be operated by the player as a main object, and set an object other than the player object as a slave object based on input information. According to the present invention, since the player object can be set as the main object, it is possible to provide a game environment with a high level of player satisfaction.

(7) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
The master-slave relationship setting unit first applies for a master-slave relationship based on input information among the first player object to be operated by the first player and the second player object to be operated by the second player. One object may be set as a sub-object, and the other object may be set as a main object. According to the present invention, the object that has been applied for the master-slave relationship based on the input information is set as the slave object, and the other object is set as the primary object, so that the player operating the other object is highly satisfied. A game environment can be provided.

(8) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
When the number of objects in the group is 4 or more, the master-slave relationship setting unit sets a plurality of sets including a main object and a sub-object, and the action determining unit sets each set including a main object and a sub-object. , Referring to the state of the main object, determining a behavior pattern of the subordinate object from a plurality of types of behavior patterns, and the object control unit determines the behavior pattern determined for each set of the main object and the subordinate object The slave object may be controlled based on the above. According to the present invention, since a plurality of sets of master-slave relationships are established, it is possible to provide a game with a further enhanced cooperative relationship.

(9) In the program and information storage medium of the present invention,
The master-slave relationship setting unit sets a master-slave relationship by using one enemy object as a main object and the other enemy object as a sub-object among a plurality of enemy objects, and the action determining unit refers to the state of the enemy main object. Then, an action pattern of an enemy slave object may be determined from a plurality of types of action patterns, and the object control unit may control the enemy slave object based on the determined action pattern. . According to the present invention, since a master-slave relationship is established for a plurality of enemy objects, it is possible to realize a battle game in which the teammate and the enemy have enhanced cooperation.

(10) The present invention
In the object space, a terminal that executes a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object, and among the plurality of objects included in the group, one object is a main object and another object is a sub-object. Based on the determined behavior pattern, the master-detail relationship setting unit for setting the master-detail relationship, the behavior determination unit for determining the behavior pattern of the slave object from among multiple types of behavior patterns with reference to the state of the master object An object control unit that automatically controls the slave object, and the object control unit performs position control or movement control of the slave object based on a line obtained based on the position of the master object and the position of the enemy object. Regarding terminals.

(11) The present invention
In the object space, a server that executes a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object, and among the plurality of objects included in the group, one object is a main object and another object is a sub-object. Based on the determined behavior pattern, the master-detail relationship setting unit for setting the master-detail relationship, the behavior determination unit for determining the behavior pattern of the slave object from among multiple types of behavior patterns with reference to the state of the master object An object control unit that automatically controls the slave object, and the object control unit performs position control or movement control of the slave object based on a line obtained based on the position of the master object and the position of the enemy object. Regarding the server.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a terminal according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an example of a display screen of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of position control or movement control of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the master-slave relationship. FIG. 5 is an example of a display screen according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the master-slave relationship. FIG. 7 shows an example of the display screen of this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the master-slave relationship. FIG. 9 shows an example of the display screen of this embodiment. FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams relating to covering behavior. FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C are explanatory diagrams of control of an object related to covering behavior. FIG. 12A shows an example of the display screen of this embodiment. FIG. 12B is an example of the display screen of this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram relating to a pinching action. 14A, 14B, and 14C are explanatory diagrams of object control related to the pinching action. FIG. 15 is an example of a display screen according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 shows an example of the display screen of this embodiment. FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram regarding the behavior of logistic support. FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram regarding the behavior of logistic support. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the control of the slave object when the action of the master object is restricted. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of sub-object control according to this embodiment. FIG. 20 is a timing flowchart for controlling the slave object according to this embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a slave object attack process according to this embodiment. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a network system. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a network system. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a network system. FIG. 25 is a configuration diagram of a server.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of a terminal 10 (an image generation device, a game device, a mobile phone, a mobile terminal, a mobile game device, and a smartphone) of this embodiment. Note that the terminal of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 1 are omitted.

  The input unit 160 is an input device (controller) for inputting input information from the player (operator), and outputs the input information of the player to the processing unit. The input unit 160 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 162 that detects input information (input signal) of the player. The input unit 160 includes, for example, an analog lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel type display, and the like. The input unit 160 may include a vibration unit that performs a process of vibrating based on the vibration signal.

  The input unit 160 may be an input device including an acceleration sensor that detects triaxial acceleration, a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity, and an imaging unit. For example, the input unit 160 may be held and moved by the player, or may be worn by the player and moved. The input unit 160 may be an input device imitating an actual tool such as a sword-type controller or gun-type controller held by the player, or a glove-type controller worn by the player (attached to the hand of the player). Good. The input unit 160 also includes a terminal (a mobile phone, a mobile terminal, a portable game device, a smartphone) that is integrated with an input device.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, other terminals and servers), and the functions are realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. it can.

  In addition, the program and data for functioning a computer as each part of this embodiment currently stored in the information storage medium and storage part which the server 20 has are received via a network, and the received program and data are information storage media. You may memorize | store in 180 and the memory | storage part 170. FIG. The case where the terminal is functioned by receiving the program or data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input data from the input unit 160, a program, and the like.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 171 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a receiving unit 110, an object space setting unit 111, an object control unit 112, a master-slave relationship setting unit 113, an action determination unit 114, a selection unit 115, a game calculation unit 116, a display control unit 117, and a virtual camera control unit 118. A communication control unit 119, a drawing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The accepting unit 110 performs processing for accepting player input information. For example, a process for receiving input information for movement for controlling the movement of a player object (an object to be operated by the player), a process for receiving input information for attack that causes the player object to attack an enemy object, Process for accepting selection of an object (player object) to be operated by the player, process for accepting selection of one enemy object as a target (target, target for attack), and target of master-slave relationship (link) A process for receiving a process for selecting an object and a process for receiving a selection of an attack technique are performed. The receiving unit 110 performs processing for receiving input information for canceling the master-slave relationship and processing for receiving input information for switching the master-slave relationship.

  The object space setting unit 111 performs processing for arranging an object in an object space (virtual three-dimensional space). For example, the object space setting unit 111 displays objects such as buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, columns, walls, maps (terrain) in addition to objects (player objects to be operated by the player, ally objects, enemy objects). The process of arranging in the object space is performed. Here, the object space is a virtual game space, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z) such as a world coordinate system and a virtual camera coordinate system.

  For example, the object space setting unit 111 arranges an object (an object composed of a primitive such as a polygon, a free-form surface, or a subdivision surface) in the world coordinate system. Also, for example, based on the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object in the world coordinate system, the rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, and Z axes) is changed to that position (X, Y, Z). ) Place the object.

  The object control unit 112 performs object position control, movement control, attack control, defense control, and the like. For example, the object control unit 112 performs a movement / motion calculation of an object in the object space. That is, based on input information received from the input unit 160, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), etc., the object is moved in the object space, or the object is moved (motion, animation). Process.

  The object control unit 112 controls the movement of the object in the object space. In addition, the object control unit 112 controls the movement (rotation, change of direction) of the object. For example, the object control unit 112 obtains a rotation angle (orientation) about the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis of the object model coordinate system every frame (for example, 1/60 second). Note that a frame is a unit of time for performing object movement / motion control and image generation processing.

  In particular, the object control unit 112 of the present embodiment automatically controls the slave object based on the determined behavior pattern. For example, the object control unit 112 performs position control or movement control of the slave object based on a line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object. In this embodiment, the “line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object” is a line passing through the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object, and is a straight line. The “line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object” may be a line, a curve, a broken line, or the like that bypasses an object such as an obstacle.

  Further, the object control unit 112 controls or moves the slave object so that the enemy object is positioned between the master object and the slave object when the action pattern is a predetermined pattern (for example, a sandwiching pattern). Take control.

  In addition, when the action pattern is a predetermined pattern, the object control unit 112 is based on a line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object, and has a predetermined range on the opposite side of the main object based on the enemy object. Is set, and the position control or movement control of the slave object is performed so that the slave object is positioned within a predetermined range.

  Further, when moving the slave object by overlapping the enemy object and the slave object, the object control unit 112 moves the slave object in a direction parallel to the line obtained based on the position of the master object and the position of the enemy object. Move the object.

  In addition, the object control unit 112 performs attack control of the slave object that causes the enemy object to attack when position control or movement control of the slave object is performed.

  In addition, the object control unit 112 controls the slave object based on the determined action pattern for each set of the master object and the slave object.

  Further, the object control unit 112 controls the enemy slave object based on the determined action pattern.

  The master-slave relationship setting unit 113 sets a master-slave relationship by setting one object as a main object and another object as a sub-object among a plurality of objects included in the group. For example, the master-slave relationship setting unit 113 may set a player object to be operated by the player as a main object, and set an object other than the player object as a slave object based on the input information.

  In addition, the master-slave relationship setting unit 113 first applies a master-slave relationship application based on input information of the first player object to be operated by the first player and the second player object to be operated by the second player. The object performed in step 1 may be set as a subordinate object, and the other object may be set as the main object.

  Further, the master-slave relationship setting unit 113 may set a plurality of sets of the main object and the slave object when the number of objects in the group is 4 or more.

  The master-slave relationship setting unit 113 may set a master-slave relationship with one enemy object as a main object and the other enemy object as a slave object among a plurality of enemy objects.

  The behavior determining unit 114 refers to the state of the main object and determines the behavior pattern of the sub-object from a plurality of types of behavior patterns. For example, the behavior pattern of the sub-object is determined from among a plurality of types of behavior patterns with reference to the parameters of the main object.

  For example, when the enemy object is not located between the main object and the slave object, the behavior determination unit 114 determines the behavior pattern of the slave object as a predetermined pattern (for example, a sandwiching pattern). Specifically, the action determining unit 114 sets a predetermined range on the opposite side of the main object based on the enemy object based on a line obtained based on the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object, and moves the outside of the predetermined range. When the slave object is located, the behavior pattern of the slave object is determined to be a predetermined pattern.

  Further, the behavior determining unit 114 determines the behavior pattern of the sub-object as a cover pattern when the number of attacks of the main object received from the enemy object is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

  In addition, the behavior determining unit 114 determines the behavior pattern of the sub-object as the attack pattern when the main object is attacked by the enemy object or when the main object is attacking the enemy object.

  In addition, when the second enemy object that is different from the enemy object targeted by the main object targets the main object, the behavior determination unit 114 determines the behavior pattern of the slave object as the attack pattern.

  Further, the behavior determining unit 114 determines the behavior pattern of the sub-object as the attack pattern when the behavior of the main object is restricted due to the execution of the specific event of the main object.

  In addition, the behavior determination unit 114 refers to the state of the main object for each set of the main object and the sub-object, and determines a sub-object behavior pattern from a plurality of types of behavior patterns.

  Further, the action determining unit 114 refers to the state of the enemy main object, and determines the action pattern of the enemy sub-object from a plurality of types of action patterns.

  The selection unit 115 performs a process of selecting one enemy object as a target (target) when there are a plurality of enemy objects based on the received input information.

  Further, the selection unit 115 performs a process of selecting an object (player object) to be operated by the player from a plurality of objects based on the received input information.

  In addition, the selection unit 115 performs a process of selecting a master-slave relationship (link) target object based on the received input information.

  The selection unit 115 performs a process of selecting an attack technique based on the received input information.

  The game calculation unit 116 performs various game processes. For example, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for ending a game when the game end condition is satisfied, and an ending when the final stage is cleared There is processing.

  The game calculation unit 116 of the present embodiment performs a process for updating the parameters of each object. In the game calculation unit 116 of the present embodiment, the player object (ally object) updates (subtracts) the HP value (physical strength value) of the player object (ally object) every time it receives an attack from the enemy object. For example, when each physical strength value of the player object and the teammate object reaches a predetermined value (HP value = 0), processing for ending the game is performed. On the other hand, when the HP values of all enemy objects in the game reach a predetermined value, processing for determining that the game is cleared is performed.

  The display control unit 117 performs processing for causing the display unit 190 to display the image generated by the drawing unit 120. For example, the display control unit 117 performs processing for causing the display unit 190 to display an image including a player object, a teammate object, and an enemy object. Further, an image including an instruction display object (cursor) indicating a target enemy object of the player object may be displayed.

  The virtual camera control unit 118 performs a virtual camera (viewpoint) control process for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, when generating a three-dimensional image, the position (X, Y, Z) of the virtual camera in the world coordinate system and the rotation angle (for example, from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes) (Rotation angle when turning clockwise) is controlled. In short, the virtual camera control unit 118 performs processing for controlling at least one of the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction, the angle of view, the moving direction, and the moving speed of the virtual camera.

  In particular, the virtual camera control unit 118 according to the present embodiment is based on the arrangement information of the player object and the target of the player object (the enemy object selected as the target), and at least one of the viewpoint position, line-of-sight direction, and angle of view of the virtual camera. Control one. For example, a predetermined position on a straight line orthogonal to the midpoint of the line segment connecting the player object and the target may be controlled as the viewpoint position.

  The communication control unit 119 may perform a process in which a terminal (for example, a first terminal) transmits / receives data to / from another terminal (for example, a second terminal) or the server 20 via a network.

  Note that the terminal 10 of this embodiment may perform processing for acquiring and managing network information necessary for communication control from a server. For example, the terminal has a packet associated with terminal identification information (data and ID individually assigned to identify a terminal that can participate in an online game) and terminal identification information that is individually assigned to each terminal. The destination information (IP address or the like) for designating the transmission destination may be acquired and managed.

  The communication control unit 119 performs processing for generating a packet to be transmitted to another terminal (second terminal) or the server 20, processing for designating the IP address and port number of a packet transmission destination terminal, and data included in the received packet Are stored in the storage unit 170, received packets are analyzed, and other packet transmission / reception control processes are performed.

  In addition, the communication control unit 119 transmits data between a plurality of terminals or the server 20 until the connection is disconnected after the connection (connection between the first terminal and the second terminal) is established (a predetermined period ( For example, a process of transmitting and receiving each other (with a cycle of 1 second) is performed. Here, the data transmitted / received between the terminals may be input information of the input unit, or may be position information and movement information of the operation target object (character, moving object) of each terminal.

  In addition, when the communication control unit 119 of this embodiment receives a packet transmitted from another terminal (second terminal) or the server 20, the communication control unit 119 analyzes the received packet and operates the operation target of the other terminal included in the packet. A process of storing data such as position information of the object in the storage unit is performed.

  In the case of a network system composed of a plurality of terminals, a peer-to-peer (so-called P2P) system that executes an online game while transmitting and receiving data between the plurality of terminals may be used. Each terminal may be based on a client-server system in which an online game is executed while transmitting and receiving data (information). In the network system of the present embodiment, data may be transmitted / received not only by wired communication but also by wireless communication.

  In particular, the communication control unit 119 of the present embodiment performs processing for transmitting player input information. For example, a process for transmitting input information for movement for controlling the movement of the first player object (the operation target object of the first player), or the first player object attacks the enemy object. Performs processing to send attack input information.

  Further, the communication control unit 119 performs processing for transmitting selection of an operation target object (first player object) of the first player from among a plurality of objects, and one enemy object as a target (target, attack target) The process of transmitting the selection, the process of transmitting the selection of the object of the master-slave relationship (link), and the process of transmitting the selection of the attack technique are performed.

  The communication control unit 119 performs processing for transmitting input information for canceling the master-slave relationship and processing for transmitting input information for switching the master-slave relationship.

  Further, the communication control unit 119 of the present embodiment may follow the game calculation result, the parameter value of each object, and the game image (display data) from the server 20 to the terminal 10 via the network.

  The drawing unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190. In other words, the drawing unit 120 generates an image that can be seen from the virtual camera in the object space.

  For example, the drawing unit 120 receives object data (model data) including vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of each vertex of the object (model). Based on the vertex data included in the object data, vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

  In the vertex processing, according to the vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement control, coordinate transformation such as world coordinate transformation, visual field transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation (projection transformation) ), Geometry processing such as viewport conversion is performed, and based on the processing result, the vertex data given to the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated or adjusted).

  Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) is associated with the pixel. Subsequent to rasterization, pixel processing (shading or fragment processing by a pixel shader) for drawing pixels (fragments forming a display screen) constituting an image is performed. In pixel processing, according to a pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / change, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed, and an image is processed. The final drawing color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the drawing color of the perspective-transformed object is output (drawn) to the image buffer 172 (buffer that can store image information in units of pixels; VRAM, rendering target, frame buffer). . That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) in units of pixels is performed. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  The vertex processing and pixel processing are realized by hardware that enables polygon (primitive) drawing processing to be programmed by a shader program written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). Programmable shaders can be programmed with vertex-level processing and pixel-level processing, so that the degree of freedom of drawing processing is high, and expressive power is greatly improved compared to conventional hardware-based fixed drawing processing. Can do.

  The drawing unit 120 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing an object.

  In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the object data (positional coordinates of object vertices, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) is stored in the storage unit 170. .

  Texture mapping is a process for mapping a texture (texel value) stored in the storage unit 170 to an object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the storage unit 170 using texture coordinates or the like set (given) to the vertex of the object. Then, a texture that is a two-dimensional image is mapped to an object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels, bilinear interpolation or the like is performed as texel interpolation.

  As the hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing can be performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which Z values (depth information) of drawing pixels are stored. . That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to the primitive of the object are drawn, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to. Then, the Z value of the referenced Z buffer is compared with the Z value at the drawing pixel of the primitive, and the Z value at the drawing pixel is a Z value (for example, a small Z value) on the near side when viewed from the virtual camera. In some cases, the drawing process of the drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer is updated to a new Z value.

  α blending (α synthesis) is a translucent synthesis process (usually α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, or the like) based on an α value (A value).

  For example, in α blending, the drawing color (overwriting color) C1 to be drawn in the image buffer 172 and the drawing color (background color) C2 already drawn in the image buffer 172 (rendering target) are set to α values. Based on this, a linear synthesis process is performed. That is, if the final drawing color is C, it can be obtained by C = C1 * α + C2 * (1−α).

  The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), for example, plus alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

  The drawing unit 120 follows the movement of the operation target object of the terminal (first terminal) when performing a multiplayer online game in which data is transmitted / received to / from another terminal (second terminal) via the network. To generate an image that can be seen from a virtual camera (a virtual camera controlled by a terminal (first terminal)). That is, each terminal performs an independent drawing process.

  The sound processing unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates a game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 192.

  Note that the terminal according to the present embodiment may be controlled so that the game can be played in a single player mode in which only one player can play or in a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. For example, in the case of controlling in the multiplayer mode, game processing may be performed by transmitting / receiving data to / from other terminals via a network, or one terminal may receive input information from a plurality of input units. Processing may be performed based on this.

2. Outline In this embodiment, a group including a plurality of objects cooperates to process an enemy object and a battle game. For example, a group composed of the objects CH1 to CH4 is generated, and a process of fighting the enemy objects E1 and E2 is performed using the objects CH1 to CH4.

  In the present embodiment, selection of an object to be operated by the player from a plurality of objects CH1 to CH4 in the group is accepted. For example, when the object CH1 is selected as the operation target object CH1 of the player, the movement command and the attack command are executed using the object CH1 as the player object based on the input information. Note that, based on the computer program, the player object CH1 may be controlled (automatic control), and some commands such as movement may be automatically controlled (semi-automatic).

  Further, in the present embodiment, selection of an enemy object E1 that is a target (attack target, target) of the object CH1 to be operated by the player may be accepted. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a cursor C (indication display object) may be displayed above the target enemy object E1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, parameters such as parameter HP values (hit point values), TP values (technical point values), and AC values (assault counters) of the objects CH1 to CH4 are displayed at the bottom of the screen. . A special gauge G is displayed at the lower left of the screen. The HP value is a physical strength value, and when an attack from an enemy object is received and becomes a predetermined value (0), the object cannot participate in the game. The TP value is a parameter necessary for executing a technical command or a technique command, and a predetermined value is subtracted every time the technical command or the technique command is executed. Note that the TP value increases due to item acquisition and predetermined actions during battle. The AC value is a parameter necessary for executing the attack command, and a predetermined value is subtracted every time the attack command is executed. Note that the AC value increases when a predetermined time elapses after the attack.

  In the present embodiment, the objects CH1 to CH4 in the group can move and attack on the line connecting the enemy objects (on the line). For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the movement of the object CH1 is controlled on a line 30 that connects the position P1 of the object CH1 and the position Q1 of the enemy object E1 that is the target of CH1, and the object CH1 is moved relative to the enemy object E1. Perform attack control and defense control.

  Further, the object CH2 is moved and controlled on a line 31 connecting the position P2 of the object CH2 and the position Q1 of the enemy object E1 that is the target of CH2, and attack control and defense control of the object CH2 are performed on the enemy object E1. . The same processing is performed for CH3 and CH4.

  The enemy object E1 is also subjected to position control, movement control, attack control, and defense control on the line connecting the object set as the target among CH1 and CH2.

  In this way, the operation of the player is simplified, and even a player who is not good at fighting by role playing can appropriately move and attack the target.

  In the present embodiment, at least one of the viewpoint position, line-of-sight direction, and angle of view of the virtual camera is controlled based on the arrangement information between the player object and the target of the player object (the enemy object selected as the target). For example, a predetermined position on a straight line orthogonal to the midpoint of the line segment connecting the player object and the target may be controlled as the viewpoint position.

3. Description of Master-Slave Relationship Setting Processing (Link Setting Processing) In this embodiment, a group composed of 2 to 4 objects is generated, and one of the objects included in the group is set as a main object (master). A method of setting a master-slave relationship (link) with the other object as a slave object (slave object) is adopted.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a master-slave relationship setting table. For example, in association with each object (object identification information), a setting presence / absence flag (1 is set, 0 is not set), a master-slave relationship identification number, a number indicating which is the master and which indicates the slave (1 is Master (master) and 2 are slave (slave).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a master-slave relationship with the number “1” is set with the object CH1 as the master object and the object CH2 as the slave object, as shown in FIG. An image in which the effect of blue light (glare, aura) is applied to a line connecting the periphery, the center position of the object CH1, and the center position of the object CH2 is generated. The effect of blue light is also applied to the parameter display areas of the objects CH1 and CH2. In this way, the player can instantly see which objects have a master-slave relationship established instantaneously.

  FIG. 6 shows another example of the master-slave relationship setting table. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a master-slave relationship of number “1” is set with object CH1 as the main object and object CH2 as the sub-object, object CH3 is the main object, object CH4 is the sub-object, and the number “2”. When the master-slave relationship is established, as shown in FIG. 7, the line connecting the objects CH1 and CH2 having the master-slave relationship with the number “1” and CH1 and CH2 and the parameter display area are displayed in blue light. Display with the effect of. Then, the line connecting the objects CH3 and CH4 having the master-slave relationship with the number “2” and CH3 and CH4 and the parameter display area are displayed with the effect of green light.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a setting table in which a master-slave relationship is set for the enemy objects E1, E2. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the master-slave relationship with the number “1” is set for the objects CH1, CH2, the master-slave relationship with the number “3” is set with the enemy object E1 as the main object and the enemy object E2 as the slave object. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the line connecting the objects CH1 and CH2 having the master-slave relationship with the number “1” and CH1 and CH2 and the parameter display area are displayed with the effect of blue light. Then, a line connecting the enemy objects E1 and E2 having the master-slave relationship with the number “3” and E1 and E2 is displayed with a red light effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, an image to which an effect is applied with a different color for each number is generated for an object for which a master-slave relationship is set, so that the player can instantly understand what kind of master-slave relationship is established. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of sets of master-slave relationships can be established, and a game with a further enhanced cooperative relationship can be provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, since a master-slave relationship can be established with a plurality of enemy objects, a battle game in which the teammates and enemies have enhanced cooperative relationships can be realized.

  In this embodiment, the player object to be operated by the player is set as a main object, and an object other than the player object is set as a sub-object based on the input information. In this way, it is possible to provide a game environment with high player satisfaction.

  For example, if the object to be operated by the player is CH1, the selection of one object is accepted from the objects CH2 to CH4, which are the same group as CH1, based on the input information. For example, when the selected object is, for example, CH2, and CH2 is an object controlled by a computer program, setting is performed so that CH1 becomes a main object and CH2 becomes a subordinate object.

  In this embodiment, when the object to be operated by the player is switched from CH1 to CH2 based on the input information of the player, the object CH2 to be operated by the player after switching is set as the main object, and CH1 Is set as a subordinate object.

  In the present embodiment, the master-slave relationship is first applied based on the input information of the first player object to be operated by the first player and the second player object to be operated by the second player. The selected object is set as the slave object, and the other object is set as the main object.

  For example, if the object to be operated by the first player is CH1, and the object to be operated by the second player is CH2, the first player is selected from the objects CH2 to CH4 that are the same group as CH1. If the selection of the object CH2 as the subject of the master-slave relationship is received prior to the second player based on the input information, CH1 is set as the slave object and CH2 is set as the master object. That is, the object CH1 to be operated by the first player is automatically controlled when it becomes a slave object, but is automatically controlled as the slave object CH1 when the first player makes an application. There is no dissatisfaction with the first player. In addition, when the master-slave relationship is established, the main object CH2 can be mainly controlled, so that it is possible to provide a game environment in which the second player is highly satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, a process of canceling the master-slave relationship may be performed based on the input information of the player.

  When the objects CH3 and CH4 or the enemy objects E1 and E2 are objects controlled by a computer program, the master-slave relationship of the objects CH3 and CH4 is automatically set. For example, the object on the side applying for the master-slave relationship is set as the slave object, and the object on the application side is set as the master object. If the master-slave relationship of the objects CH3, CH4, or E1, E2 is automatically set, a process of canceling the master-slave relationship may be performed after the predetermined period is established. In addition, when the master-slave relationship of the objects CH3, CH4 or E1, E2 is automatically set, a process of canceling the master-slave relationship may be performed after the combined attack (special attack) is activated.

4). Control of Object Based on Behavior Pattern In this embodiment, when a master-slave relationship is set, a process of determining a behavior pattern of a slave object from a plurality of types of behavior patterns is performed with reference to the state of the master object. Then, the slave object is controlled based on the determined behavior pattern (behavior type). For example, a case where the main object is CH1, the sub-object is CH2, and the target (target, attack target) of the main object is the enemy object E1 will be described below as an example.

4.1 Covering Behavior Pattern In this embodiment, the main object CH1 refers to the number of attacks that the enemy object E1 receives from the enemy object E1, and the main object CH1 receives a predetermined number of attacks (for example, three or more hits) from the enemy object E1. The behavior pattern of the subordinate object is determined as a cover behavior pattern (in a broad sense, a “defense control pattern”).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the number of hits (an example of parameters) received by the main object CH1 from the enemy object E1 is referred to. As described above, the slave object CH2 performs position control or movement control of the slave object CH2 so that the slave object CH2 is positioned between the master object CH1 and the enemy object E1, and the slave object CH2 controls the enemy object CH1. Position control or movement control is performed so as to take action from the attack of the object E1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, (1) the distance between the primary object CH1 and the secondary object CH2 is within a predetermined distance K1 (for example, within 1 meter), and (2) the secondary object is an enemy object. (3) The main object CH1 continuously receives a predetermined number of hits (for example, 3 or more hits) from the enemy object E1 within a predetermined period (for example, within 3 seconds). When all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied, the sub object CH2 may perform control to perform the action of covering the main object CH1 from the enemy object E1.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub-object CH2 performs control to cover the main object CH1 from the enemy object E1, as shown in FIG. 11B, the position P1-1 of the main object CH1, the enemy object A given position P2-2 (for example, a midpoint) on the line connecting the positions Q1-1 of E1 is determined as the position of the slave object CH2, and position control is performed so that the slave object CH2 is positioned (arranged) at the position P2-2. Do. That is, the position control of the sub-object CH2 is performed so that when it is positioned at the position P2-1 in the Nth frame, it is positioned at the position P2-2 in the next N + 1th frame. In the present embodiment, movement control for moving the slave object CH2 from the position P2-1 to the position P2-2 may be performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the sub-object CH2 overlaps (collises) with the main object CH1, a line obtained based on the position P1-1 of the main object and the position Q1-1 of the enemy object Movement control or position control for moving the main object CH1 in a direction V1 parallel to A (line, axis) is performed. The line A is a straight line passing through the position P1-1 of the main object and the position Q1-1 of the enemy object. In other words, duplication is avoided by moving the main object CH1 in the direction V1. For example, as shown in FIG. 11C, movement control or position control is performed so that the main object CH1 is positioned at P1-2.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the slave object CH2 overlaps (collises) with the enemy object E1, movement control or position for moving the enemy object E1 in the direction V2 parallel to the line A Take control. That is, duplication is avoided by moving the enemy object E1 in the direction V2. For example, as shown in FIG. 11C, movement control or position control is performed so that the enemy object E1 is positioned at Q1-2.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, the slave object CH2 can cover the master object CH1, and a battle game in which the cooperative relationship between the master object CH1 and the slave object CH2 is enhanced can be realized.

4.2 Example 2 of behavior pattern (cancellation of fainting)
In the present embodiment, the stunning flag of the main object CH1 is referred to, and when the main object CH1 is stunned, the behavior pattern of the sub-object CH2 is determined as a stunning cancellation pattern that releases the stunning of the main object CH1.

  For example, the stunning flag is set in advance in association with each object (identification information of each object). In other words, when fainting, stunning flag = 1 is set, and when fainting, stunning flag = 0 is set. For example, when a stunned state command is executed that causes a special attack from the enemy object E1 to the main object CH1 and the action is disabled (in a short state) for a predetermined period, the stunned flag of the main object CH1 is set to 1. Set, and after a predetermined period of time, the stunning flag of the main object CH1 is set to 0.

  In the present embodiment, the stunning flag of the main object CH1 is referred to, and when the stunning flag of the main object CH1 = 1, the behavior pattern of the sub-object CH2 is determined as the stunning release pattern.

  For example, the sub-object CH2 performs movement control toward the main object CH1, performs control such that the sub-object CH2 strikes the main object CH1, and performs control to update the stunning flag of the main object CH1 from 1 to 0. .

4.3 Action pattern example 3 (Recovery, damage sharing)
In the present embodiment, at least one of the main object CH1 and the sub-object CH2 refers to the addition value for adding the HP value when executing the command using the recovery item, and causes the other object to perform the recovery action. . That is, in this embodiment, when the main object CH1 executes a command that uses a recovery item and 100 is added to the HP value of the main object CH1, 25 is added to the HP value of the sub object CH2. In the present embodiment, when the slave object CH2 executes a command that uses the recovery item and 100 is added to the HP value of the slave object CH2, 25 is added to the HP value of the master object CH2. That is, when the master-slave relationship is set, the effect of 25% of one recovery is propagated to the other.

  In the present embodiment, at least one of the main object CH1 and the subordinate object CH2 refers to the damage value when the enemy object E1 receives damage from the enemy object E1, and performs an action of receiving damage to the other object. Make it. That is, in this embodiment, when the main object CH1 is attacked by the enemy object E1 and subtracts the damage value 100 from the HP value, 25 is subtracted from the HP value of the sub-object CH2. When the slave object CH2 is attacked by the enemy object E1 and subtracts the damage value 100 from the HP value, 25 is subtracted from the HP value of the main object CH2. That is, when the master-slave relationship is set, 25% of the damage of one damage is propagated to the other.

4.4 Example 4 of behavior pattern (pinch)
In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the position information (position parameters) of the main object CH1, the sub-object CH2, and the enemy object E1 is referred to, and the main object CH1 and the sub-object CH2 When the enemy object E1 is not positioned between them, the behavior pattern of the subordinate object is determined as the sandwiching behavior pattern (in a broad sense, “position control / movement control pattern”). For example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the position control or movement control of the slave object CH2 is performed so that the enemy object E1 is positioned between the master object CH1 and the slave object CH2.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the distance between the main object CH1 and the enemy object E1 is within a predetermined distance K2 (for example, within 2 meters), and based on the position of the main object CH1 and the enemy object E1. When the subordinate object CH2 is located outside the predetermined range AR1 set based on the required line A, the subordinate object CH2 is positioned in front of the target point R so that the subordinate object CH2 is located within the predetermined range AR1. Move control to move toward Here, the line A is a straight line passing through the position of the main object CH1 and the position of the enemy object E1.

  In the present embodiment, in the Nth frame, the distance between the main object CH1 and the enemy object E1 is within a predetermined distance K2 (for example, within 2 meters), and the subordinate object CH2 is located outside the predetermined range AR1. In this case, the position control of the slave object CH2 may be performed so as to be positioned at the position P2-4 within the predetermined range AR1 in the next N + 1 frame.

  Here, the predetermined range AR1 is based on the line A passing through the position P1-4 of the main object CH1 and the position Q1-4 of the enemy object E1, and the position P1- of the main object based on the position Q1-4 of the enemy object E1. 4 is a range (three-dimensional range) set on the opposite side of 4. For example, in the XZ plane, the range is an angle θ in the plus direction and the minus direction about the line A as the center with respect to the position Q1-4 of the enemy object E1, and is a triangular or conical range. The Y axis direction of the predetermined range AR1 may be an unlimited range.

  Further, the target point R is a point within the range of the predetermined range AR1 on the line A, and may be, for example, a point separated from the position Q1-4 of the enemy object E1 by a predetermined distance (for example, 1.5 meters). .

  That is, in the present embodiment, the slave object CH2 performs position control or movement control at a position where the enemy object E2 is likely to attack, so that the cooperative relationship with the master object CH1 and the slave object CH2 can be enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the slave object CH2 overlaps with the enemy object E1, so that a force V3 for moving the slave object CH2 may be applied. However, the slave object CH2 is moved in the force direction V3. If it is moved, there is a risk that it will fall outside the predetermined range AR1. For example, when the enemy object E2 moves backward due to the continuous attack of the main object CH1, the sub-object CH2 may be pushed out of the predetermined range AR1.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, of the force V3 for moving the slave object CH2, parallel to the line A passing through the position P1-6 of the main object and the position Q1-6 of the enemy object. Based on the component V4, the sub-object CH2 is subjected to movement control or position control.

  That is, the slave object CH2 is moved in the direction parallel to the line A based on the component V4, thereby avoiding overlap with the enemy object E1. For example, as shown in FIG. 14C, movement control or position control is performed so that the sub-object CH2 is positioned at P2-7.

  In this way, it is possible to easily maintain the state in which the enemy object E1 is sandwiched between the main object CH1 and the sub-object CH2, and it is possible to realize position control or movement control with enhanced cooperation.

  In the present embodiment, the enemy object E1 overlaps with the slave object CH2, so that a force for moving the enemy object E1 (a force opposite to V3) may be applied. The object E1 is subjected to movement control or position control on the enemy object E1 based on a component parallel to the line A passing through the position of the main object and the position of the enemy object (a component of force opposite to V4). Also good. By doing so, when the virtual camera is controlled based on the line A, the blur of the virtual camera can be reduced, and an image that is easy to see for the player can be generated.

4.5 Example 5 of action pattern (approaching main object)
In the present embodiment, the position information (position parameters) of the main object CH1 and the sub object CH2 is referred to, and the distance between the main object CH1 and the sub object CH2 is located beyond a predetermined distance K3 (for example, 2 meters). In this case, the action pattern of the slave object CH2 is determined as a movement pattern that approaches the main object CH1. That is, when the behavior pattern of the sub-object CH2 is determined to be a movement pattern approaching the main object CH1, the movement control or position of the sub-object CH2 is set so that the distance between the main object CH1 and the sub-object CH2 is located within the predetermined distance K3. Take control.

4.6 Example 6 of behavior pattern
4.6.1 Normal Attack In this embodiment, when the main object CH1 is attacked by the enemy object E1, or when the main object CH1 is attacking the enemy object E1, the behavior pattern of the sub object CH2 Is determined as a normal attack pattern (“attack control pattern” in a broad sense). For example, referring to the HP value or AC value of the main object CH1, when the HP value or AC value is decreasing, the slave object CH2 is caused to attack.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case of a normal attack pattern, the position control or movement control of the slave object CH2 is performed based on the position of the enemy object E1 or the main object CH1 to attack the enemy object E1. Perform object attack control.

  For example, movement control is performed in which the slave object CH2 moves the slave object CH2 toward the enemy object E1, and attack control is performed in which the slave object CH2 attacks the enemy object E1.

  In the present embodiment, position control or movement control is performed around the slave object CH2 and the master object CH1, and a combined attack including the attack of the master object CH1 and the attack of the slave object CH2 is combined with the enemy object E1. You may make it perform the attack control performed with respect to.

  The combined attack may be different depending on the combination of objects in which the master-slave relationship is established. In this way, it is possible to give the player the fun of setting the master-slave relationship combination in consideration of the combined attack.

  Further, when the master-slave relationship is established, the value of the special gauge G may be increased every time the main object and the slave object attack the enemy object. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, there are five threshold levels, and each time the threshold value of each level is reached, the resonance technique between the main object and the sub-object can be executed. It becomes possible to give a large damage to the object. Further, when the value of the special gauge G reaches the threshold value at the fifth stage, a special continuous attack can be executed, and it is possible to further damage the enemy object.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a battle game in which the cooperative relationship between the main object CH1 and the sub-object CH2 is enhanced.

4.6.2 Logistic Support In the present embodiment, when an enemy object E2 that is different from the enemy object E1 targeted by the main object CH1 is located behind the main object CH1, the behavior pattern of the sub-object CH2 Is determined as a logistic support pattern (in a broad sense, “attack control pattern”) that attacks the enemy object E2. That is, attack control for causing the subordinate object CH2 to support the log is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the position information (position parameters) of the main object CH1, enemy objects E1 and E2, and the direction of the main object CH1 are referred to, and the main object CH1 is the target behind the main object CH1. When an enemy object E2 that is different from the enemy object E1 is positioned, the movement control is performed to move the slave object CH2 toward the enemy object E2, and the slave object CH2 attacks the enemy object E2. Take control.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17A, a predetermined range AR2 is set behind the main object CH1. Then, when the enemy object E2 is located within the predetermined range AR2, the action pattern of the slave object CH2 is determined as an attack pattern that attacks the enemy object E2. Then, as shown in FIG. 17B, control is performed in which the slave object CH2 is moved to the enemy object E2 to perform an attack.

  The predetermined range AR2 is a semicircular range (three-dimensional range) within a radius K4 (2 meters) with the position P1-8 of the main object CH1 as the center. For example, in the XZ plane, it is a semicircle having a radius K4 with the position of the main object CH1 as the center, and the Y-axis direction may be an unlimited range.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the main object CH1 is attacked by the enemy object E2, and realize a battle game in which the cooperative relationship between the main object CH1 and the subordinate object CH2 is enhanced. be able to.

4.6.3 Follow During Casting In the present embodiment, when the action of the main object CH1 is restricted due to the execution (casting) of the specific event (casting event) for the main object CH1, The action pattern of the object CH2 is determined as an attack pattern (“attack control pattern” in a broad sense) during execution of a specific event that attacks an enemy object. That is, the slave object CH2 is caused to perform an action for following the main object CH1 that is being cast (during the casting event).

  Here, the execution of the chanting event is an event for performing a technique (magic), and when input information of an event for performing the technique is received for the main object CH1, a predetermined period from the start time of the event is received. Other actions of the main object CH1 are stopped (for example, for 3 seconds). Then, after a predetermined period from the start time of the event (for example, after 3 seconds), parameter control of the main object CH1 is performed according to the technique (magic). For example, in the case of increasing the HP value of the main object CH1, other actions of the main object CH1 are stopped for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start time of the event, and after a predetermined period ( For example, after 3 seconds, a process of increasing the HP value of the main object CH1 is performed. Therefore, during the predetermined period, the main object CH1 may be attacked by enemy objects because other actions are restricted. Therefore, during the event of chanting (during the predetermined period of the chanting event), the behavior pattern of the subordinate object CH2 is determined as an attack pattern that attacks the enemy object. Control to avoid attacks.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the slave object CH2 is moved toward the enemy object E1 located within the predetermined range AR3 set based on the position P1-10 of the main object CH1, and the enemy object E1 is moved. Perform attack control to perform attacks.

  For example, the predetermined range AR3 may be a range (three-dimensional range) within a radius K5 (for example, within 2 meters) around the position P1-10 of the main object CH1. For example, in the XZ plane, it is a circle within a radius K5 (2 meters) centered on the position of the main object CH1, and the Y-axis direction may be an unlimited range.

  Further, when there are a plurality of enemy objects in the predetermined range AR3, the enemy objects may be attacked in order from the closest object to the slave object CH2.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if the action of the main object CH1 is restricted, the sub object attacks the enemy object within the predetermined range AR3, so that the main object CH1 is the enemy. A situation in which an object is attacked can be prevented, and a battle game in which the cooperative relationship between the main object CH1 and the subordinate object CH2 is enhanced can be realized.

4.7 Flowchart FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of automatic control of a slave object in the present embodiment. First, it is determined whether or not the behavior of the subordinate object is determined to be a covering behavior (step S1). For example, when the main object receives a predetermined number or more hits (attack) from the enemy object, the action pattern of the sub-object is determined to be a cover action pattern.

  Then, when the action of the subordinate object is determined to be a covering action (Y in Step S1), the action of covering the subordinate object is performed (Step S2).

  On the other hand, when the behavior of the subordinate object is not determined to be a covering behavior (N in step S1), it is determined whether or not the behavior of the subordinate object is determined to be a stunning release behavior (step S3).

  Then, when the behavior of the subordinate object is determined to be the behavior of fainting cancellation (Y in step S3), the subordinate object is made to cancel stunning (step S4).

  On the other hand, when the behavior of the subordinate object is not determined as the behavior for releasing stunning (N in Step S3), it is determined whether or not the behavior of the subordinate object is determined as the recovery behavior (Step S5).

  When the behavior of the slave object is determined as the recovery behavior (Y in step S5), the slave object is caused to perform the recovery behavior (step S6).

  On the other hand, when the behavior of the slave object is not determined to be the recovery behavior (N in step S5), it is determined whether or not the behavior of the slave object is determined to be the sandwiching behavior (step S7).

  Then, when the behavior of the slave object is determined to be the sandwiching behavior (Y in step S7), the slave object is caused to perform the sandwiching behavior (step S8).

  On the other hand, when the behavior of the subordinate object is not determined to be the sandwiching behavior (N in Step S7), it is determined whether or not the behavior of the subordinate object is determined to be the approaching behavior for approaching the main object (Step S9).

  Then, when the behavior of the slave object is determined to be an approach behavior (Y in step S9), the slave object is caused to perform the behavior of approaching the master object (step S10).

  On the other hand, when the behavior of the subordinate object is not determined to be the approaching behavior (N in Step S9), it is determined whether or not the first predetermined period D1 has elapsed (Step S11).

  When the first predetermined period D1 has elapsed (Y in step S11), attack processing is executed (step S12). On the other hand, when the first predetermined period D1 has not elapsed (N in Step S11), the process returns to Step S1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the present embodiment, during the first predetermined period D1 (for example, between 45 frames), each of the sub objects is set in the order of covering, stunning, recovery, pinching, and approaching. A process of determining whether or not to perform an action is performed. Then, during the second predetermined period D2, which is the next one frame, attack processing is executed. Then, the first predetermined period D1 and the second predetermined period D2 are alternately repeated.

  In the present embodiment, during the first predetermined period D1, it is determined whether to perform each action in the order of covering, stunning release, recovery, pinching, and approaching. The priority order of determination may be set in advance based on the input information. For example, when recovery is given the highest priority, it may be determined whether or not each action is performed in the order of recovery, covering, stunning release, pinching, and approaching.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the slave object attack process (step S12 in FIG. 19) in the present embodiment.

  First, it is determined whether or not attack control for causing the sub-object to support backwards is performed (step S20). When the attack control for supporting the slave object in the backward direction is performed (Y in step S20), the enemy object behind the main object is set as the target (target, target of attack) of the slave object (step S21).

  On the other hand, when the attack control for causing the slave object to support backwards is not performed (N in step S20), the slave object is caused to perform attack control for following the master object that is being cast (while the cast event is being executed). Whether or not (step S22). When the sub-object is to perform attack control for following the main object that is being cast (during the casting event) (Y in step S22), an enemy object within a predetermined distance of the main object is set as the target of the sub-object. (Step S23).

  On the other hand, if the slave object is not allowed to perform attack control for following the main object that is being cast (while the casting event is being executed) (N in step S22), whether or not the main object is attacking the enemy object. It is also determined whether or not the main object is attacked by the enemy object (step S24).

  When the main object is attacking the enemy object, or when the main object is attacked by the enemy object (Y in step S24), the target object of the main object is changed to the target of the sub object. Is set as an enemy object (step S25).

  On the other hand, when the main object is not attacking the enemy object and the main object is not attacked by the enemy object (N in step S24), the attack control is terminated.

  Then, after steps S21, S23, and S25, attack control is performed in which the slave object attacks the target enemy object. For example, when performing an attack, the slave object may be controlled to move on a line connecting the slave object and the target enemy object, and attack control may be performed in which the slave object attacks the enemy object. (Step S26). This completes the attack control.

5. Network system 5.1 Online game processing example 1
In the present embodiment, an online flight shooting game may be realized by transmitting and receiving data to and from a plurality of terminals 10 via a network. In other words, in the present embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a peer-to-peer online game.

  22 and 23 are diagrams showing the configuration of the network system of this embodiment. For example, in the network system of the present embodiment, wireless communication is performed between the plurality of terminals 10A to 10C, and the owner of each terminal 10A to 10C can perform a battle play or a cooperative play. In the network system of this embodiment, wired communication may be performed between the plurality of terminals 10A to 10C.

  As an aspect of wireless communication, as shown in FIG. 22, each terminal 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> C constructs a network in an autonomous and distributed manner and directly transmits / receives a packet including game information and the like, and FIG. 23. As described above, there is an infrastructure mode in which the terminal 10A indirectly transmits and receives packets including game information and the like via the access point ACSP1 and the terminals 10B and 10C via the access point ACSP2. In the infrastructure mode, the Internet Inet (public communication network) can be accessed via the access point ACSP1 or ASCP2. Each of the terminals 10A to 10C can transmit / receive a packet including game information or firmware update information to / from the server 20 connected to the Internet Inet via the access point ACSP1 or ACSP2.

  In the network system of the present embodiment, an object of the terminal 10A may perform a game calculation that attacks an object of another terminal 10B. In addition, the network system according to the present embodiment includes a first group configured by objects to be operated by each of the plurality of terminals 10A and 10B, and a second group configured by objects to be operated by each of the plurality of terminals 10C and 10D. You may make it perform the game calculation which battles with this group.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the other terminals are arranged in the object space of the terminals based on the data such as movement information via the network with each other (objects to be operated by the player who operates the other terminals). Move and operate. That is, each terminal 10 transmits and receives data including object position control and movement control, data such as analog lever and button input information, and acceleration values via the network.

  For example, the terminal 10A transmits the position P of the object to be operated by the terminal 10A to the terminal 10B at the drawing frame rate (for example, every 1/60 seconds). On the other hand, in the terminal 10B as well as the terminal 10A, the position Q of the object to be operated by the terminal 10B is transmitted to the terminal 10A at the drawing frame rate.

  In addition, each terminal performs processing for generating an image that can be seen from the virtual camera in the object space of each terminal as a game image. Accordingly, an image corresponding to the behavior of the object operated by the terminal is generated for each terminal.

5.2 Online game processing example 2
In this embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a client-server online game. That is, the server 20 may perform a part of processing (for example, at least one processing of the processing unit 100) performed by the terminal 10. As illustrated in FIG. 24, the server 20 is connected to a plurality of terminals 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> C via a network (for example, the Internet), and the server 20 receives input information from the terminal 10. Then, the server 20 may generate an image based on the received first, second, and third input information, and transmit the generated image to the terminal 10.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the server 20. The server 20 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 31 are omitted.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the processing of each unit).

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the terminal 10 and other servers), and functions thereof are based on hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. realizable.

  In addition, the program and data for functioning a computer as each part of this embodiment memorize | stored in the information storage medium and memory | storage part which another server has are received via a network, and the received program and data are stored in information. You may memorize | store in the medium 280 or the memory | storage part 270. The case where the terminal is functioned by receiving the program or data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, and sound processing based on the received data and programs.

  The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 200 includes an object space setting unit 211, an object control unit 212, a master-slave relationship setting unit 213, an action determination unit 214, a selection unit 215, a game calculation unit 216, a virtual camera control unit 218, a communication control unit 219, and a drawing unit 220. The sound processing unit 230 is included. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The object space setting unit 211 performs processing for arranging an object in an object space (virtual three-dimensional space). For example, the object space setting unit 211 performs the same processing as the object space setting unit 111 of the terminal 10.

  The object control unit 212 performs object position control, movement control, attack control, defense control, and the like. For example, the object control unit 212 performs the same processing as the object control unit 112 of the terminal 10.

  The master-slave relationship setting unit 213 sets a master-slave relationship with one object among the plurality of objects included in the group as a main object and the other object as a sub-object. For example, the object control unit 213 performs the same processing as the object control unit 113 of the terminal 10.

  The behavior determining unit 214 refers to the state of the main object and determines the behavior pattern of the sub-object from a plurality of types of behavior patterns. For example, the behavior determination unit 214 performs the same processing as the behavior determination unit 114 of the terminal 10.

  The selection unit 215 performs processing for selecting one enemy object as a target (target) when there are a plurality of enemy objects. For example, the behavior determination unit 215 performs the same processing as the behavior determination unit 115 of the terminal 10.

  The game calculation unit 216 performs various game processes. For example, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for ending a game when the game end condition is satisfied, and an ending when the final stage is cleared There is processing. For example, the game calculation unit 216 performs the same process as the action determination unit 116 of the terminal 10.

  The virtual camera control unit 218 performs a virtual camera (viewpoint) control process for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. For example, the virtual camera control unit 218 performs the same process as the action determination unit 118 of the terminal 10.

  The communication control unit 219 may perform processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal 10 via the network.

  Note that the server 20 of this embodiment may transmit network information necessary for communication control to the terminal 10. For example, the server 20 manages terminal identification information given to each terminal individually, and destination information that designates a transmission destination of a packet associated with the terminal identification information.

  The communication control unit 219 of the server 20 stores processing for generating a packet to be transmitted to the terminal 10, processing for designating the IP address and port number of the packet transmission destination terminal, and data included in the received packet in the storage unit 270. Processing, processing for analyzing received packets, control processing related to transmission / reception of other packets, and the like are performed.

  In addition, the communication control unit 219 according to the present embodiment performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from each other for a predetermined period (for example, every one second) from when the connection with the terminal is established until the connection is disconnected. Here, the data transmitted from the terminal 10 may be input information from the input unit 160 of the terminal 10, or may be position information and movement information of the operation target object (character, moving object) of each terminal 10. .

  In addition, when receiving the packet transmitted from the terminal 10, the communication control unit 219 according to the present embodiment analyzes the received packet and mainly stores data such as position information of an operation target object of another terminal included in the packet. Processing to be stored in the storage unit 271 is performed.

  In particular, the communication control unit 219 of the present embodiment performs processing for receiving player input information. For example, a process for receiving input information for movement for controlling the movement of the first player object (the operation target object of the first player), or the first player object attacks the enemy object. Performs processing to receive attack input information.

  Further, the communication control unit 219 performs processing for receiving selection of an operation target object (first player object) of the first player from among a plurality of objects, and one enemy object as a target (target, attack target) The process of receiving the selection, the process of receiving the selection of the target object of the master-slave relationship (link), and the process of receiving the selection of the attack technique.

  In addition, the communication control unit 219 performs processing for receiving input information for canceling the master-slave relationship and processing for receiving input information for switching the master-slave relationship.

  Further, the communication control unit 219 of the present embodiment may transmit the game calculation result, the parameter value of each object, and the game image (display data) to the terminal 10 via the network.

  The drawing unit 220 performs a drawing process based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image. The processing of the drawing unit 220 performs the same processing as the drawing unit 120 of the terminal 10.

6). Application Example 6.1 Multiple Slave Objects In this embodiment, a master / slave relationship including one master object and a plurality of slave objects may be set. For example, among CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4 belonging to a given group, the object CH1 may be set as a main object, and the objects CH2 and CH3 may be set as subordinate objects. Then, the sub objects CH2 and CH3 may be controlled to take different actions. For example, the slave object CH2 may perform a sandwiching action, and the slave object CH3 may perform a backward support action.

6.2 Others The present invention can also be applied to various game systems such as an arcade game system. Moreover, in this embodiment, you may apply not only to a battle game, a role playing game, an action game, etc. but to various games. For example, various game devices such as a race game, a music game, a fighting game, and a shooting game, and a server that provides the game may be used.

  The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objects and effects). In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment. Note that the examples described in this embodiment can be freely combined.

100 processing unit, 110 receiving unit, 111 object space setting unit,
112 object control unit, 113 master-slave relationship setting unit, 114 action determination unit,
115 selection unit, 116 game calculation unit, 118 display control unit,
118 virtual camera control unit, 119 communication control unit, 120 drawing unit, 130 sound processing unit, 160 input unit, 162 detection unit, 170 storage unit, 171 main storage unit,
172 image buffer, 173 object data storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 Display unit, 192 Sound output unit, 196 Communication unit,
200 processing unit, 211 object space setting unit, 212 object control unit,
213 master-slave relationship setting unit, 214 action determination unit, 215 selection unit,
216 game calculation unit, 218 virtual camera control unit, 219 communication control unit,
220 drawing unit, 230 sound processing unit, 270 storage unit, 271 main storage unit,
272 Image buffer, 273 Object data storage unit, 280 Information storage medium,
296 communication unit, 10 terminals, 20 servers,
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 object, E1, E2 Enemy object

Claims (12)

In the object space, a program for executing a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object,
A master-slave relationship setting unit that sets a master-slave relationship with one of the plurality of objects included in the group as a master object and another object as a slave object;
Referring to the state of the main object, an action determining unit that determines the action pattern of the sub-object from a plurality of types of action patterns;
Based on the determined behavior pattern, the computer functions as an object control unit that automatically controls the subordinate object,
The object control unit
A program for performing position control or movement control of a slave object based on a line obtained based on a position of a main object and a position of an enemy object. In claim 1,
The object control unit
A program for performing position control or movement control of a slave object so that an enemy object is positioned between a master object and a slave object when the action pattern is a predetermined pattern. In claim 1 or 2,
The object control unit
When the action pattern is a predetermined pattern, based on the line, a predetermined range is set on the opposite side of the main object based on the enemy object, and the sub object is positioned within the predetermined range. A program for performing position control or movement control. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The object control unit
A program for moving a slave object in a direction parallel to the line when the slave object is moved by overlapping an enemy object and a slave object. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The object control unit
A program that performs attack control of a slave object that causes an enemy object to be attacked when position control or movement control of the slave object is performed. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The master-slave relationship setting unit
A program characterized in that a player object to be operated by a player is set as a main object, and an object other than the player object is set as a sub-object based on input information. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The master-slave relationship setting unit
Of the first player object to be operated by the first player and the second player object to be operated by the second player, an object for which a master-slave relationship application has been made based on input information is set as a slave object. And setting the other object as a main object. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The master-slave relationship setting unit
If the number of objects in the group is 4 or more, set multiple pairs of primary and secondary objects,
The action determining unit
For each group consisting of a master object and a slave object, refer to the state of the master object, determine the behavior pattern of the slave object from among multiple types of behavior patterns,
The object control unit
A program that controls a slave object based on a determined action pattern for each set of a master object and a slave object. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The master-slave relationship setting unit
Set the master-slave relationship with one enemy object as the master object and the other enemy object as the slave object among the multiple enemy objects,
The action determining unit
Referring to the state of the enemy main object, determine the action pattern of the enemy sub-object from multiple types of action patterns,
The object control unit
A program for controlling an enemy slave object based on a determined action pattern.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to claim 1 is stored. In the object space, a terminal that executes a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object,
A master-slave relationship setting unit that sets a master-slave relationship with one of the plurality of objects included in the group as a master object and another object as a slave object;
Referring to the state of the main object, an action determining unit that determines the action pattern of the sub-object from a plurality of types of action patterns;
An object control unit for automatically controlling the subordinate object based on the determined behavior pattern,
The object control unit
A terminal that performs position control or movement control of a slave object based on a line obtained based on a position of a main object and a position of an enemy object. In the object space, a server that executes a battle process between a group including a plurality of objects and an enemy object,
A master-slave relationship setting unit that sets a master-slave relationship with one of the plurality of objects included in the group as a master object and another object as a slave object;
Referring to the state of the main object, an action determining unit that determines the action pattern of the sub-object from a plurality of types of action patterns;
An object control unit for automatically controlling the subordinate object based on the determined behavior pattern,
The object control unit
A server that performs position control or movement control of a slave object based on a line obtained based on a position of a main object and a position of an enemy object.