JP6807732B2 - Programs, game control methods, and information processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program, a game control method, and an information processing device.

Conventionally, there is known a game in which a character or the like arranged in a virtual space is moved according to a user operation. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a user character is moved on a map in response to a user operation, and when the user character encounters an enemy character, the user character and the enemy character fight against each other.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-179048

In recent years, a game is executed on an information processing device provided with a touch panel, such as a smartphone. However, when the game is operated using the touch panel, the operability may not always be sufficient. For example, in a game in which a character is moved in a movement direction determined by a swipe operation in which the user moves a finger while touching the touch panel, the character moves in a movement direction not intended by the user due to a slight positional deviation of the swipe operation. In some cases. Therefore, there was room for improvement in the operability of the game.

An object of the present invention made in view of such circumstances is to provide a program for improving the operability of a game, a control method for the game, and an information processing device.

The program according to the present invention for solving the above problems
For information processing devices that execute games
A step of displaying an object placed in the virtual space on a screen having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and
The step of detecting the first user operation and
A step of detecting the first position and the second position on the screen according to the first user operation, and
In response to the detected first user operation, the first movement step of moving the object in the virtual space is executed.
In the first movement step, the movement speed of the object is continuous or stepwise depending on the longitudinal component and the lateral component of the length between the first position and the second position. Change
The ratio or number of steps of the change in the moving speed of the object with respect to the component in the longitudinal direction of the length between the first position and the second position, and the length between the first position and the second position. The rate of change in the moving speed of the object or the number of steps is different from the component in the lateral direction.

Further, the game control method according to the present invention is
A method of controlling a game executed by an information processing device.
A step of displaying an object placed in the virtual space on a screen having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and
The step of detecting the first user operation and
A step of detecting the first position and the second position on the screen according to the first user operation, and
Including a first movement step of moving the object in the virtual space in response to the detected first user operation.
In the first movement step, the movement speed of the object is continuous or stepwise depending on the longitudinal component and the lateral component of the length between the first position and the second position. Change
The ratio or number of steps of the change in the moving speed of the object with respect to the component in the longitudinal direction of the length between the first position and the second position, and the length between the first position and the second position. The rate of change in the moving speed of the object or the number of steps is different from the component in the lateral direction.

Further, the information processing device according to the present invention is
An information processing device that executes games
The display unit that displays the screen and
With a control unit
The control unit
Objects placed in the virtual space are displayed on the screen having the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction.
Detects the first user operation and
The first position and the second position on the screen corresponding to the first user operation are detected.
In response to the detected first user operation, a movement process for moving the object in the virtual space is executed.
In the movement process, the moving speed of the object is continuously or stepwise depending on the component in the longitudinal direction and the component in the lateral direction of the length between the first position and the second position. Change,
The ratio or number of steps of the change in the moving speed of the object with respect to the component in the longitudinal direction of the length between the first position and the second position, and the length between the first position and the second position. The rate of change in the moving speed of the object or the number of steps is different from the component in the lateral direction.

According to the program, the game control method, and the information processing device according to the present invention, the operability of the game is improved.

It is a block diagram of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the field image. It is a perspective view which shows the schematic shape of a field object. It is sectional drawing which cut the field object arranged in the virtual space by the plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. It is a figure which shows the example of the field screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st position and the 2nd position which are determined according to the 1st user operation with respect to the field screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the field screen which shows the state that the game medium is moving in the Xw axis direction. It is sectional drawing which cut | cut the field object by the plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane which shows how the field object slides in the direction of Yw axis. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st position and the 2nd position which are determined according to the 1st user operation with respect to the field screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the field screen which shows the state that the game medium is moving in the Yw axis direction. It is a figure which shows the example of the field screen which shows the state that the game medium moved by a predetermined distance in the direction of a Yw axis. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of an information processing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the terminal control part which executes the movement process in the Xw axis direction of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the terminal control part which executes the movement process in the Yw axis direction of FIG. It is a figure which shows the state that the screen coordinates of the 1st position are automatically updated according to the change of the 2nd position. It is sectional drawing which cut the field object which concerns on the modification arranged in a virtual space by the plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

First, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The information processing device 10 is, for example, a smartphone, a PC, a game device, or the like, and can execute a game application according to the present embodiment. The application of the game may be received from a predetermined application distribution server via the Internet, for example, or may be stored in advance in a storage device provided in the information processing device 10 or a storage medium such as a memory card readable by the information processing device 10. It may be remembered.

Here, the outline of the game according to the present embodiment will be described. The game according to the present embodiment is, for example, a role-playing game, a simulation game, or the like, and is a game in which a game medium is moved on a field in the game.

The game medium is electronic data used in the game and includes any medium such as cards, items, characters, avatars, and objects. Further, the game medium is electronic data that can be acquired, owned, used, managed, exchanged, synthesized, strengthened, sold, destroyed, and / or gifted by the user in the game, but the usage mode of the game medium is the present. It is not limited to what is specified in the specification.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the "game medium owned by the user" refers to the game medium associated with the user ID of the user. Further, "giving the game medium to the user" means that the game medium is associated with the user ID. Further, "discarding the game medium owned by the user" means canceling the association between the user ID and the game medium. Further, "consuming the game medium owned by the user" means that some effect or influence can be generated in the game depending on the cancellation of the association between the user ID and the game medium. In addition, "selling a game medium owned by a user" means to eliminate the association between the user ID and the game medium, and to associate the user ID with another game medium (for example, virtual currency or item). Show that. Further, "transferring the game medium owned by the user A to the user B" means that the association between the user ID of the user A and the game medium is canceled and the game medium is associated with the user ID of the user B. Is shown.

The game according to the present embodiment generally includes a first game part, a second game part, and a third game part.

In the first game part, the user operates the user character to advance the game while searching the field in the game. Specifically, the user character moves on the field according to the user operation. Various areas such as towns and dungeons are provided in the field, and various events occur depending on the area, such as conversations with town resident characters and battles with enemy characters encountered in the dungeon. To do. The main story of the game progresses as the event is executed. Further, in the first game part, for example, when a battle with an enemy character is won, a game medium such as an item, virtual currency, or a character can be given to the user. The given game medium can be used, for example, in the third game part described later.

As will be described later, the field according to the present embodiment is provided with a passage through which the user character can move. Specifically, a plurality of passages (horizontal passages) extending substantially parallel to one direction (for example, the left-right direction) on the screen and two horizontal passages extending in the other direction (for example, the vertical direction) on the screen. A plurality of connecting passages (vertical passages) are provided. Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, the user character moves along the lateral passage at a moving speed according to a predetermined user operation on the game field. On the other hand, the user character moves along the vertical passage by a predetermined distance on the game field, for example, by a distance from one horizontal passage to another horizontal passage. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process of moving the user character differs depending on whether the user character moves along the horizontal passage or the vertical passage. The details of the process of moving the user character will be described later.

In the second game part, the user collects various game media such as items, virtual currencies, and characters. Specifically, when the user character is moved to a specific area such as a quarry or a fishing pond provided on the field, or a game medium such as a specific character or object is selected (for example, a touch operation on the screen), the game is played. A sub-event that can acquire the medium occurs. The sub-event includes, for example, the progress of a sub-story, the execution of a mini-game, and the like, but the content of the sub-event is not limited to these. Various game media can be given to the user according to the execution result of the sub-event. The given game medium can be used, for example, in the third game part described later.

In the third game part, the user strengthens the user character, for example. Specifically, as described above, various game parameters of the user character are changed by consuming the game medium given to the user in the first game barter and the second game part. Game parameters include, but are not limited to, for example, the user character's level, HP, offensive power, defensive power, attributes, skills, and the like. The user character is strengthened according to the change of the game parameters of the user character. By strengthening the user character, the probability that the user character can win in the battle with the enemy character in the first game part is increased.

As described above, in the game according to the present embodiment, the user repeatedly plays the first game part, the second game part, and the third game part.

Next, each component of the information processing apparatus 10 will be described. The information processing device 10 includes a storage unit 11, a display unit 12, and a control unit 13.

The storage unit 11 is, for example, a storage device that stores various information and programs necessary for processing a game. For example, the storage unit 11 stores a game application.

Further, the storage unit 11 stores various images (texture images) for projection (texture mapping) on various objects arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space.

For example, the storage unit 11 stores an image of the user character. Hereinafter, the user character is referred to as a first game medium, and an object on which an image of the first game medium is projected is also referred to as a first object.

Further, the storage unit 11 stores an image of, for example, a building, a wall, a tree, an NPC (Non Player Character), or the like. Hereinafter, a building, a wall, a tree, an NPC, or the like is referred to as a second game medium, and an object on which an image of the second game medium is projected is also referred to as a second object.

Further, the storage unit 11 stores a background image (background image) such as the sky or a distant view. The background image is projected onto a background object described later.

Further, the storage unit 11 stores an image (field image) of the field (for example, the ground). The field image is projected onto a field object described later. The field object on which the image of the field is projected is used as a virtual field (ground) in the game.

Here, in the field image, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a texture coordinate system having u-axis and v-axis orthogonal to each other is set. In the present embodiment, the field image is defined by a plurality of first regions 14 corresponding to a plurality of horizontal passages to which the first game medium can move, and one or more second regions 15 corresponding to one or more vertical passages. Has been done. As will be described later, the first region 14 and the second region 15 projected on the field object are defined as the horizontal passage and the vertical passage, respectively.

Further, the storage unit 11 stores the correspondence information in which the second object and the texture coordinates of the field image are associated with each other. The correspondence information is used by the control unit 13 that executes the process of arranging the second game medium on the field object, as will be described later.

The display unit 12 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays various screens.

Further, the display unit 12 is composed of, for example, a touch panel, and functions as an interface for detecting various user operations.

For example, the display unit 12 can detect a user's tap operation, long tap operation, flick operation, swipe operation, and the like. The tap operation is an operation in which the user touches the display unit 12 with a finger and then releases the finger. The long tap operation is an operation in which the user touches the display unit 12 with a finger and holds the display unit 12 while touching the display unit 12 without moving the finger. Further, the flick operation is an operation in which the user touches the display unit 12 with a finger and releases the finger while moving the finger while touching the display unit 12. Further, the swipe operation is an operation in which the user touches the display unit 12 with a finger and holds the finger while touching the display unit 12 so as to be movable. Preferably, the display unit 12 can detect the above-mentioned operation (for example, multi-tap operation) performed by the user using a plurality of fingers.

The control unit 13 is a CPU that realizes a specific function by reading a dedicated microprocessor or a specific program. The control unit 13 controls the operation of the entire information processing device 10. For example, the control unit 13 executes a game application in response to a user operation on the display unit 12. Further, the control unit 13 executes various processes related to the game.

For example, the control unit 13 causes the display unit 12 to display a screen (field screen) on which the field object, the first object, and the like are displayed. Further, the control unit 13 moves the first object on the field object relative to the field object in the virtual space in response to a predetermined user operation on the field screen. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

First, the field object 16 will be described with reference to FIG. The field object 16 is composed of a large number of object elements (for example, a polygonal plane mesh). The field object 16 is set with an object coordinate system having Xo axes, Yo axes, and Zo axes that are orthogonal to each other. In the present embodiment, the field object 16 has a shape in which a cross-sectional shape on an arbitrary surface substantially parallel to the Yo-Zo plane is extended in the Xo axis direction, for example, a sheet-like shape having substantially no thickness. It is an object. In the present specification, the cross-sectional shape of an object includes a cross-sectional shape of an object having substantially no thickness, for example, a straight line or a curved line, or a shape related to a combination thereof. Further, the shape in which the cross-sectional shape is extended includes, for example, the shape of the field object 16 after the addition, deformation, or deletion of the object element with respect to the field object 16 after the cross-sectional shape is extended. Is done. For example, for the field object 16 shown in FIG. 3, the shape of the field object 16 after the uneven shape corresponding to the virtual "mountain" or "valley" is formed, or after deleting some object elements. The shapes of the field objects 16 are all included in the "shape with an extended cross-sectional shape". Further, the field object 16 has a first portion 17 and a second portion 18.

The first portion 17 has a substantially planar shape in the present embodiment, and is provided on the Xo-Yo plane. The shape of the first portion 17 is not limited to the planar shape, and for example, the cross-sectional shape of the first portion 17 on an arbitrary surface substantially parallel to the Yo—Zo plane may have an arbitrary curvature. In such a case, the first portion 17 is provided so that the end portion of the first portion 17 in the −Y direction, for example, is located on the Xo−Yo plane.

The second portion 18 is a portion (inclined portion) extending from an end portion in the first portion 17 in the −Y direction, for example, and inclined toward one surface side (for example, + Zo side) of the Xo−Yo plane. In the present embodiment, the second part 18 is composed of a combination of a plurality of object elements, but may be substantially formed as a curved surface by, for example, reducing the size of each object element sufficiently. Alternatively, each object element constituting the second part 18 may be a curved surface.

Here, the control unit 13 projects a field image onto the field object 16. The projection of the field image is performed by, for example, texture mapping. Specifically, the control unit 13 maps points (texture coordinates) on the field image to a large number of vertices (object coordinates) on the field object 16 and projects the field image onto the field object 16. Here, the vertices are, for example, vertices in a mesh that is an object element constituting an object.

As described above, the field object 16 on which the field image is projected is used as a virtual field (ground) in the game. Further, the first region 14 and the second region 15 on the field image projected on the field object 16 are defined as the horizontal passage 19 and the vertical passage 20 in which the first game medium can move, respectively. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of cross passages 19 extend substantially parallel to the Xo axis of the object coordinate system. Further, a plurality of vertical passages 20 are extended between the two horizontal passages 19 to connect the two horizontal passages 19. Preferably, the longitudinal length of the transverse passage 19 (eg, the length in the Xo axis direction) is longer than the longitudinal length of the longitudinal passage 20 (eg, the length in the Yo axis direction).

Subsequently, the control unit 13 arranges the field object 16 in the three-dimensional virtual space, for example, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, for convenience of explanation, only the six vertices A to F associated with the field object 16 are shown, but any number of vertices may be set. Here, in the virtual space, a world coordinate system having an Xw axis (first axis), a Yw axis (second axis), and a Zw axis orthogonal to each other is set. The control unit 13 arranges the field object 16 in the virtual space so that, for example, the Xo axis and the Yo axis of the field object 16 and the Xw axis and the Yw axis of the virtual space coincide with each other. Therefore, the second part 18 (object elements CD, DE, and EF in FIG. 4) of the field object 16 arranged in the virtual space is located on one side (for example, + Zw side) of the Xw-Yw plane of the virtual space. Exists.

Subsequently, the control unit 13 arranges the virtual camera 21 in the virtual space. The virtual camera 21 is used in a process of generating a field screen as described later. In the present embodiment, the virtual camera 21 is arranged on the other surface side (for example, -Zw side) of the Xw-Yw plane of the virtual space so that the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 is substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. To. In such a case, the second portion 18 of the field object 16 inclines downward when viewed from the virtual camera 21 as the distance from the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 increases. Preferably, the virtual camera 21 is arranged so that the optical axis 22 intersects the field object.

Subsequently, the control unit 13 transfers the first object 23 on which the image of the first game medium is projected, the second object 24 on which the image of the second game medium is projected, and the background object 25 on which the background image is projected, respectively. Place it in the virtual space.

The first object 23 is arranged at an arbitrary position on the field object 16 in the field of view 26 of the virtual camera 21. In the present embodiment, the first object 23 is arranged on the first part 17 of the field object 16. Further, the first object 23 is, for example, a flat object having no thickness. The first object 23 is arranged so that the projection surface of the image satisfies a predetermined condition with respect to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 (for example, substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 22).

The second object 24 is arranged at a predetermined position on the field object 16. Specifically, the control unit 13 reads out the corresponding information in which the second object 24 and the texture coordinates of the field image are associated with each other from the storage unit 11. Subsequently, the control unit 13 arranges the second object 24 at a position (object coordinates) on the field object 16 corresponding to the texture coordinates associated with the second object 24 based on the correspondence information. The object coordinates of the field object 16 corresponding to the texture coordinates associated with the second object 24 are uniquely determined by the texture mapping described above. In the present embodiment, the second object 24 is, for example, a flat object having no thickness. The second object 24 is arranged so that the projection surface of the image satisfies a predetermined condition with respect to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 (for example, substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 22).

Further, the background object 25 is arranged in the virtual space so that at least a part of the background object 25 is included in the field of view 26 of the virtual camera 21. In the present embodiment, the background object 25 is arranged so as to be in contact with the end portion (vertex F in FIG. 4) of the field object 16 in the −Yw direction of the virtual space. The background object 25 is, for example, a flat object having no thickness. The background object 25 is arranged so that the projection surface of the image satisfies a predetermined condition with respect to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 (for example, substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 22).

Subsequently, the control unit 13 causes the display unit 12 to display a field screen in which the virtual space is viewed with the virtual camera 21 as a viewpoint. On the field screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a screen coordinate system including an x-axis (third axis) and a y-axis (fourth axis) orthogonal to each other is set. In the present embodiment, the x-axis direction substantially coincides with the longitudinal direction of the field screen (for example, the horizontal direction in FIG. 5), and the y-axis direction substantially coincides with the lateral direction of the field screen (for example, the vertical direction in FIG. 5). To do. Further, the x-axis direction of the field screen and the Xw-axis direction of the virtual space substantially coincide with each other.

In the field of view 26 of the virtual camera 21 arranged as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, at least a part of the field object 16, a part of the background object 25, the first object 23, and the second object 24 Can be included. In such a case, the field screen displayed on the display unit 12 includes, for example, a field area 27 and a background area 28, as shown in FIG.

The field area 27 is an area in which the field object 16 is displayed, and corresponds to a field (ground) in the virtual space. The background area 28 is an area in which the background object 25 is displayed, and corresponds to the sky, a distant view, or the like in the virtual space. Here, the field area 27 is provided on the lower side (in the present embodiment, the + y direction side) of the field screen, and the background area 28 is provided on the upper side (-y direction side in the present embodiment). The boundary between the field area 27 and the background area 28 corresponds to, for example, the horizon in the virtual space.

Further, in the field area 27, the horizontal passage 19 and the vertical passage 20 may be displayed. In FIG. 5, two horizontal passages 19a and 19b and one vertical passage 20 connecting the two horizontal passages 19a and 19b are shown.

Further, the first object 23 is displayed on the field screen. In FIG. 5, two first objects 23 are shown on the cross passage 19a, but any number of first objects 23 may be present. As will be described later, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 in response to a predetermined user operation on the field screen.

Further, on the field screen, all the second objects 24 included in the field of view 26 of the virtual camera 21 are displayed. In FIG. 5, one second object 24 (building) is shown.

As described above, the first object 23, the second object 24, and the background object 25 are plane-shaped objects, and are arranged substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 (see FIG. 4). ). Therefore, on the field screen, the first object 23, the second object 24, and the background object 25 are displayed substantially parallel to the field screen (that is, the projection plane of the object faces the screen direction) (see FIG. 5). ).

Subsequently, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 on the field object 16 relative to the field object 16 in response to a predetermined user operation on the field screen. Here, the relative movement includes moving at least one of the first object 23 and the field object 16 in the virtual space. In the present embodiment, the control unit 13 moves the field object 16 (that is, without substantially changing the world coordinates of the first object 23) without substantially moving the first object 23 (that is, without substantially changing the world coordinates of the first object 23). , Change the world coordinates of the field object 16) to move the first object 23 relative to the field object 16.

Here, the display unit 12 provided in the information processing apparatus 10 generally has a longitudinal direction (for example, a left-right direction) and a lateral direction (for example, a vertical direction), and the field screen in the present embodiment is a field screen. As described above, it has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction according to the shape of the display unit 12. Therefore, on the field screen, there is a relatively long (large) operating area in the longitudinal direction and a relatively short (small) operating area in the lateral direction.

As will be described later, the control unit 13 has Xw-Zw of the first object 23 based on the information obtained in the relatively long operation area in the longitudinal direction of the field screen among the information obtained in response to the first user operation. The first object 23 is moved in a direction substantially parallel to the plane. On the other hand, the control unit 13 sets the Yw-Zw plane of the first object 23 on the Yw-Zw plane of the first object 23 based on the information obtained in the relatively short operation area in the lateral direction of the field screen among the information obtained in response to the first user operation. The first object 23 is moved in a direction substantially parallel to each other.

Hereinafter, the operation of the control unit 13 for moving the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 on the field object 16 will be specifically described.

First, the operation of the control unit 13 for moving the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 in a direction substantially parallel to the Xw-Zw plane (first plane) of the virtual space will be described. In the present embodiment, the first object 23 moves relative to the field object 16 in the Xw axis direction of the virtual space. Here, the movement in the Xw axis direction means that the Xw axis direction component of the movement speed of the first object 23 is larger than zero.

First, the control unit 13 detects a predetermined user operation (first user operation) on the field screen. Further, the control unit 13 detects the first position and the second position on the field screen corresponding to the first user operation while the first user operation is detected.

In this embodiment, the first user operation is a swipe operation. The screen coordinates of the first position are the screen coordinates corresponding to the position on the field screen first specified by the swipe operation. The screen coordinates of the second position are the screen coordinates corresponding to the position on the field screen currently specified by the swipe operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the screen coordinates of the second position may change from moment to moment according to the first user operation. The first user operation is not limited to the swipe operation, and may be an arbitrary operation for designating two points on the field screen. For example, the first user operation may be an operation in which the user performs a long tap with two fingers (multi-long tap operation). In such a case, the screen coordinates of both the first position and the second position may change from moment to moment according to the operation of the first user. Hereinafter, the position vector of the second position with the first position as the reference point is also referred to as a first input vector.

Subsequently, the control unit 13 follows the Xw axis according to the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position (that is, the absolute value of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector). The moving speed of the first object 23 is determined. In the present embodiment, the longer the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position, the higher the moving speed of the first object 23 along the Xw axis. The moving speed of the first object 23 along the Xw axis may change continuously or stepwise according to the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position. You may. Here, the mode in which the moving speed changes continuously includes a mode in which the range corresponding to each stage of the axial component of the moving speed is sufficiently small among the modes in which the moving speed changes stepwise. May be good.

Subsequently, the control unit 13 determines that the first object 23 has a positive or negative value obtained by subtracting the x-coordinate of the second position from the x-coordinate of the first position (that is, the direction of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector). The moving direction is determined in the + Xw direction or the -Xw direction of the world coordinate system. Then, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 at the determined movement speed in the determined direction.

In the present embodiment, when the direction of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector is the + x direction, the control unit 13 determines the moving direction of the first object 23 in the + Xw direction of the world coordinate system. Then, the control unit 13 moves the field object 16 in parallel in the -Xw direction in the virtual space without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space. On the other hand, when the direction of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector is the −x direction, the control unit 13 determines the moving direction of the first object 23 in the −Xw direction of the world coordinate system. Then, the control unit 13 moves the field object 16 in parallel in the + Xw direction in the virtual space without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space.

Here, the operation of the control unit 13 described above will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. For example, the control unit 13 detects the first position and the second position while the first user operation is detected while the field screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display unit 12. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the second position 30 is located at the upper left on the field screen with respect to the first position 29, the direction of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector 31 is the −x direction. .. Therefore, the control unit 13 translates the field object 16 in the virtual space in the + Xw direction without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space. At this time, on the field screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the field objects 16 and the field objects 16 displayed in the field area 27 and the background area 28, respectively, without substantially changing the position (screen coordinates) of the first object 23. The background object 25 moves so as to flow toward the right side (+ x direction) of the screen.

Preferably, when the control unit 13 detects the end of the first user operation (for example, the user performing the swipe operation releases his / her finger from the display unit 12), the control unit 13 changes the moving speed of the first object 23 while changing the movement speed of the first object 23. 1 Move the object 23 in the Xw axis direction. In the present embodiment, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 while decelerating the moving speed of the first object 23 at a predetermined time change rate in response to the detection of the end of the first user operation. With this configuration, even if the user releases the finger from the display unit 12, the first object 23 continues to move in the Xw axis direction while decelerating, so that the first object 23 is moved along the lateral passage 19 by a relatively long distance. The operation load of the user who tries to operate is reduced, and the operability of the game is improved.

Here, the time change rate of the moving speed of the first object 23 may be a constant or may be calculated by the control unit 13. For example, the control unit 13 may calculate the time change rate according to the movement speed of the first object 23 so that the time change rate becomes larger or smaller as the movement speed of the first object 23 increases. Further, for example, a predetermined parameter indicating the characteristics of the first game medium such as weight or quickness is set in the first object 23, and the control unit 13 determines that the larger the parameter is, the longer the movement speed of the first object 23 is. The time change rate may be calculated according to the parameter so that the change rate becomes large or small. Further, for example, a predetermined parameter indicating the state of the ground such as asphalt or muddy is set in a part area on the field object 16, and the control unit 13 determines the time of the moving speed of the first object 23 according to the parameter. The rate of change may be calculated.

Further, preferably, when the control unit 13 detects a predetermined user operation (second user operation) on the field screen while moving the first object 23 while changing the moving speed as described above, the second user operation is performed. 1 The moving speed of the object 23 is set to a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the control unit 13 sets the moving speed of the first object 23 to zero in response to the detection of the second user operation. Here, the second user operation is a tap operation performed at an arbitrary position on the field screen, for example, but may be an arbitrary user operation such as a multi-tap operation. With this configuration, the user changes the moving speed of the first object 23, which moves in the Xw axis direction while changing the moving speed as described above, to a predetermined value at an arbitrary timing (for example, stops the first object 23). ), And the operability of the game is improved.

Next, the operation of the control unit 13 for moving the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane (second plane) of the virtual space will be described. In the present embodiment, the first object 23 moves relative to the field object 16 in the Yw axis direction of the virtual space. Here, the movement in the Yw axis direction means that the Yw axis direction component of the movement speed of the first object 23 is larger than zero.

First, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the first object 23 is located in the predetermined area 32 in the vicinity of the vertical passage 20. When it is determined that the first object 23 is located in the area 32, the control unit 13 satisfies a predetermined condition (first condition) regarding the change of the second position according to the detected first user operation. Judge whether or not.

In the present embodiment, the first condition is a component in the y-axis direction of the length between the second position before the change and the second position after the change, that is, after the change with the second position before the change as a reference point. The condition that the absolute value of the y-axis direction component of the position vector of the second position (second input vector) is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, or y of the change speed of the second position that changes according to the first user operation. It includes a condition that the absolute value of the axial component (that is, the magnitude of the y-axis component of the velocity vector at the second position) is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value.

Preferably, the first condition is that the vertical passage 20 corresponding to the above-mentioned area 32 is located in the −Yw direction with respect to the first object 23 (for example, when the vertical passage 20 extends to the depth side on the field screen). ), The value obtained by subtracting the y-coordinate of the second position after the change from the y-coordinate of the second position before the change is negative (that is, the direction of the y-axis direction component of the second input vector is the -y direction). Further includes the condition of. Further, preferably, the first condition is that the vertical passage 20 corresponding to the above-mentioned area 32 is located in the + Yw direction with respect to the first object 23 (for example, when the vertical passage 20 extends toward the front side on the field screen). ), The value obtained by subtracting the y-coordinate of the second position after the change from the y-coordinate of the second position before the change is positive (that is, the direction of the y-axis direction component of the second input vector is the + y direction). Further includes the conditions of.

When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the control unit 13 relatives the first object 23 to the field object 16 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane of the virtual space by a predetermined distance in the virtual space. Move the object. Specifically, the control unit 13 slides the field object 16 by a predetermined distance in the virtual space without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space. When the field object 16 slides and moves, among the plurality of vertices on the field object 16, the vertices existing on a plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane move along a predetermined trajectory on the plane. Here, the shape of the predetermined trajectory substantially matches the shape obtained by extending the cross-sectional shape of the field object 16 on the plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. Therefore, for example, in FIG. 8, when the field object 16 slides, each of the vertices A to F of the field object 16 on a plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane slides along the cross-sectional shape of the field object 16. Move to. That is, the control unit 13 moves the field object 16 while changing the shape of the field object 16. Further, the predetermined distance is, for example, the length of the vertical passage 20 in the longitudinal direction (in the present embodiment, the Yw axis direction).

Preferably, the control unit 13 causes the projection planes of the images on the first object 23, the second object 24, and the background object 25 to move with respect to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21 while the field object 16 is sliding. It is controlled so as to satisfy the above-mentioned conditions (for example, to be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 22). Specifically, the control unit 13 slides the field object 16 and at the same time changes the angle formed by the first object 23 and the field object 16, so that the projection plane of the first object 23 is the optical axis 22. It is controlled so that it is substantially perpendicular to the object. With this configuration, even when the field object 16 slides, the first object 23, the second object 24, and the background object 25 are substantially parallel to the field screen (that is, the projection surface of the object) on the field screen. Is displayed (facing the screen), which improves the visibility of the field screen.

Here, the operation of the control unit 13 described above will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11. For example, the control unit 13 detects a change in the second position in response to the first user operation while the field screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 12. Here, the first object 23 is located in a predetermined area 32 near the vertical passage 20 located on the −Yw side of the world coordinate system with respect to the first object 23. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the second position 33 after the change is located at the upper left on the field screen with respect to the second position 30 before the change, and the above-mentioned first condition regarding the change of the second position is satisfied. It is assumed that it has been done.

In such a case, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 toward the −Yw direction by a predetermined distance in the virtual space. Specifically, the control unit 13 slides the field object 16 in the virtual space in the + Yw direction by the length in the longitudinal direction of the vertical passage 20 without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space. Move (see FIG. 8). At this time, on the field screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the field object 16 slides toward the front side of the screen without substantially changing the position (screen coordinates) of the first object 23. As shown in 11, the first object 23 moves to another lateral passage 19b.

As described above, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 on the field object 16 relative to the field object 16 in the virtual space in response to the user operation on the field screen.

Further, the control unit 13 executes different processing depending on the position of the first object 23 on the field object 16. For example, the field object 16 is defined with different regions (first specific region and second specific region) that are continuous (adjacent) in the Xo axis direction (same as the Xw axis direction in the present embodiment). The first object 23 can move seamlessly between the first specific area and the second specific area (for example, without switching the display of the field screen or dimming). For example, the first specific area corresponds to the inside of a virtual town in the game, and the second specific area corresponds to the outside of the town. In such a case, when the first object 23 exists in the first specific area, the control unit 13 connects, for example, the first object 23 (user character) and the second object 24 (for example, an NPC who is a resident of the city). Execute processing such as conversation. On the other hand, when the first object 23 exists in the second specific area, the control unit 13 executes processing such as a battle between the first object 23 (user character) and the enemy character. Further, for example, the control unit 13 may reproduce different music data (BGM) depending on whether the first object 23 exists in the first specific area and the second specific area.

Next, the operation of the information processing apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This operation is performed, for example, while the field screen is displayed during the execution of the first game part.

Step S100: First, the control unit 13 waits for the detection of the first user operation on the field screen. The first user operation is, for example, a swipe operation. When the first user operation is detected (step S100-Yes), the process proceeds to step S101.

Step S101: Subsequently, the control unit 13 detects the first position on the field screen in response to the first user operation. The first position is, for example, a position (screen coordinates) on the field screen first specified by a swipe operation.

Step S102: Subsequently, the control unit 13 detects the second position on the field screen in response to the first user operation. The second position is, for example, the position (screen coordinates) on the field screen currently specified by the swipe operation.

Step S103: Subsequently, the control unit 13 executes a process of moving the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Xw-Zw plane based on the first position and the second position. The details of the process will be described later.

Step S104: Subsequently, the control unit 13 executes a process of moving the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane in response to the change in the second position. The details of the process will be described later.

Step S105: Subsequently, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the end of the first user operation is detected. If it is determined that the end of the first user operation has been detected (step S105-Yes), the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end of the first user operation has not been detected (step S105-No), the process returns to step S102.

Step S106: When it is determined in step S105 that the end of the first user operation is detected (step S105-Yes), the control unit 13 changes (for example, decelerates) the moving speed of the first object 23, and makes the first step. 1 Move the object 23 in the Xw axis direction.

Step S107: Subsequently, the control unit 13 determines whether or not a second user operation has been detected. The second user operation is, for example, a tap operation performed at an arbitrary position on the field screen. If it is determined that the second user operation has been detected (step S107-Yes), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second user operation has not been detected (step S107-No), the process proceeds to step S109.

Step S108: When it is determined in step S107 that the second user operation is detected (step S107-Yes), the control unit 13 sets the moving speed of the first object 23 to a predetermined value (for example, zero).

Step S109: If it is determined in step S107 that the second user operation has not been detected (step S107-No), or after step S108, whether or not the control unit 13 has newly detected the first user operation. To judge. When it is determined that the first user operation is newly detected (step S109-Yes), the process returns to step S101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first user operation has not been newly detected (step S109-No), the process returns to step S106.

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the details of the movement process (step S103) in the direction substantially parallel to the Xw-Zw plane described above will be described.

Step S200: First, the control unit 13 determines the moving speed and moving direction of the first object 23 based on the first position and the second position according to the first user operation. Specifically, the control unit 13 determines the first object 23 according to the x-axis direction component (absolute value of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector) of the length between the first position and the second position. Determine the moving speed of. Further, the control unit 13 sets the moving direction of the first object 23 according to the positive / negative (direction of the x-axis direction component of the first input vector) of the value obtained by subtracting the x-coordinate of the second position from the x-coordinate of the first position. Determined in the + Xw direction or the -Xw direction.

Step S201: Then, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 relative to the field object 16 in the Xw axis direction of the world coordinate system. Here, the moving speed and moving direction of the first object 23 are the moving speed and moving direction determined in step S200. Then, the process proceeds to step S104 described above (see FIG. 12).

Next, the details of the movement process (step S105) in the direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S300: First, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the first object 23 is located in the predetermined area 32 near the vertical passage 20. When it is determined that the first object 23 is located in the area 32 (step S300-Yes), the process proceeds to step S301. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first object 23 is not located in the area 32 (step S300-No), the process proceeds to step S105 described above (see FIG. 12).

Step S301: When it is determined in step S300 that the first object 23 is located in the area 32 (step S300-Yes), the control unit 13 determines the change of the second position in response to the first user operation. Determine if the condition is met. If it is determined that the first condition is satisfied (step S301-Yes), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied (step S301-No), the process proceeds to step S105 described above (see FIG. 12).

Step S302: When it is determined in step S301 that the first condition is satisfied (step S301-Yes), the control unit 13 determines that the first object is in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane by a predetermined distance in the virtual space. 23 is moved relative to the field object 16. Here, the predetermined distance is, for example, the length of the vertical passage 20 in the longitudinal direction (in the present embodiment, the Yw axis direction).

As described above, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment moves the first object 23 relative to the field object 16. Here, the field object 16 has a cross-sectional shape extending in the Xw axis (first axis) direction on a plane substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane (first plane) in a state of being arranged in the virtual space. It also has an inclined portion that inclines downward when viewed from the virtual camera 21 as it moves away from the virtual camera 21 in the optical axis 22 direction. With such a configuration, as described below, the visibility of the field screen is improved, and it is possible to realize a field screen suitable for the information processing device 10 including the display unit d12 having a limited screen size, for example, a smartphone.

For example, a display device provided in a smartphone or the like generally has different dimensions in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and the screen size is relatively small. Therefore, for example, a field screen in which a flat field is viewed from the sky can display the field only within a relatively small display area in the lateral direction of the screen. On the other hand, according to the information processing apparatus 10 described above, at least a part of the inclined portion of the field object 16 is displayed as a field spreading in the depth direction on the field screen. That is, since at least a part of the inclined portion is distorted (compressed) in the lateral direction of the field screen and displayed, the range of the fields displayed at one time on the screen is expanded and the visibility of the field screen is improved. To do. The field object 16 has a shape extending in the longitudinal direction (horizontal direction) on the field screen. Therefore, the distortion of the field object 16 displayed on the field screen in the longitudinal direction of the screen is reduced, and the visibility of the field screen is improved.

Further, when the information processing apparatus 10 moves the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Xw-Zw plane (second plane), the information processing device 10 translates the field object 16 in the Xw axis (first axis) direction. Further, when the information processing apparatus 10 moves the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane (first plane), the information processing device 10 has a field in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane, which is different from the parallel movement. Move object 16. With such a configuration, different visual effects are realized depending on whether the first object 23 is moved in the lateral direction or the longitudinal direction of the field screen, and the expansion of the field in the depth direction on the field screen can be displayed. For example, the visibility of the field screen is improved as compared with a configuration in which the screen is scrolled and displayed in both the left-right direction and the up-down direction.

Further, the information processing device 10 controls the image projection planes of the first object 23 and the second object 24 so as to satisfy a predetermined condition with respect to the optical axis 22 of the virtual camera 21. With this configuration, the first object 23 and the male second object 24 are displayed substantially parallel to the field screen on the field screen, so that the visibility of the field screen is further improved.

Further, the field object 16 has a first portion 17 and a second portion 18 extending from an end portion of the first portion 17. With such a configuration, for example, the field is displayed relatively large on the front side of the field screen, and the field is compressed and displayed in the vertical direction by the second portion 18 on the depth side, so that the display area 12 is limited. A field screen suitable for the above can be realized.

Further, the field object 16 has a first specific area and a second specific area that are continuous in the Xw axis direction in a state of being arranged in the virtual space. The information processing device 10 executes different processes depending on whether the first object 23 exists in the first specific area and the first object 23 exists in the second specific area. With such a configuration, the first object 23 (user character) can be seamlessly moved into and out of the town, for example. Therefore, as compared with a configuration in which the screen display is switched when moving inside or outside the town, for example, the occurrence of discomfort in the expression in which the screen is switched is suppressed, and the occurrence of waiting time until the screen is switched is suppressed. In this way, a user experience that perceives the continuity of the field in the game can be realized.

Further, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment detects the first position and the second position while the first user operation is detected. Further, the information processing device 10 moves the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Xw-Zw plane (first plane) based on both the first position and the second position, and responds to a change in the second position. The first object 23 is moved in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane (second plane). As described above, among the information detected in response to the first user operation, different information is used for the movement in the direction substantially parallel to the first plane and the movement in the direction substantially parallel to the second plane. With this configuration, for example, when the user wants to move the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the first plane, the direction in which the first object 23 is substantially parallel to the second plane due to a slight positional deviation of the first user operation or the like. Since the occurrence of movement of the first object 23 in a direction unintended by the user, such as movement, is suppressed, the operability of the game is improved.

When the information processing device 10 detects the end of the first user operation, the information processing device 10 moves the first object 23 in the Xw axis direction while changing (for example, decelerating) the moving speed of the first object 23. With this configuration, even if the user releases the finger from the display unit 12, the first object 23 continues to move in the Xw axis direction while decelerating, so that the first object 23 is moved along the lateral passage 19 by a relatively long distance. The operation load of the user who tries to operate is reduced, and the operability of the game is further improved.

Further, when the information processing device 10 detects a second user operation while moving the first object 23 in the Xw axis direction while changing the moving speed of the first object 23, the moving speed of the first object 23 is increased. Set to a predetermined value (for example, zero). With this configuration, the user changes the moving speed of the first object 23, which moves in the Xw axis direction while changing the moving speed as described above, to a predetermined value at an arbitrary timing (for example, stops the first object 23). ), And the operability of the game is further improved.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and modifications are within the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each means, each step, etc. can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and a plurality of means, steps, etc. can be combined or divided into one. ..

For example, when the control unit 13 detects a change in the second position in response to the first user operation while moving the first object 23 in the Xw axis direction in response to the first user operation, the control unit 13 determines the change in the second position. When the change speed (that is, the magnitude of the speed vector at the second position) is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the movement speed of the first object 23 is set to a predetermined value (for example, zero), and the end of the first user operation is terminated. It may be determined that it has been detected. With this configuration, the user who performs the first user operation can, for example, quickly move the finger touching the display unit 12 while moving the first object 23 in the Xw axis direction at a relatively high speed. , The speed of the first object 23 can be changed to a predetermined value. Therefore, the operability of the game is further improved.

Alternatively, when the change speed of the second position is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, the control unit 13 may cause the first object 23 to perform a predetermined action other than the movement, for example, a jump. With such a configuration, when an obstacle (game medium) such as a rock or a pit exists on the horizontal passage 19, the user who performs the first user operation does not end the first user operation (for example, the display unit). The first object 23 can jump over obstacles (without taking your finger off 12). Therefore, the operability of the game is further improved, and the action of the game is formed, so that the fun of the game is improved.

Further, for example, when the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 in the Yw axis direction while the first user operation is detected (that is, without detecting the end of the first user), the first user operation is performed. The screen coordinates of the first position detected in response to the detection of the user operation may be automatically updated from the screen coordinates of the position on the field screen first specified by, for example, a swipe operation to other screen coordinates.

Specifically, while the control unit 13 is moving the first object 23 in the Yw axis direction while the first user operation is detected (for example, the field screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 12). When a change in the second position in response to the first user operation is detected (in the displayed state), the screen coordinates of the second position before the change are set to the screen coordinates of the new first position.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 15A, for example, the control unit 13 directs the y-axis direction component of the position vector 34 of the second position 33 before the change with the first position 29 as the reference point (in the figure). Then, the directions of the y-axis direction components of the −y direction) and the position vector 36 (that is, the second input vector) of the second position 35 after the change with the second position 33 before the change as the reference point (in the figure). , + Y direction) and, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the second position 33 before the change is set to the new first position 37.

With such a configuration, the user can move the first object 23 by a relatively short distance while touching the display unit 12, for example, while the first object 23 is moving along the vertical passage 20. After moving to the lateral passage 19b, the first object 23 can be moved in any direction along the Xw axis. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the user moves the first object 23 in the −Xw direction in the lateral passage 19a on the front side, and moves the first object 23 in the −Yw direction along the vertical passage 20. After moving to (see FIG. 10), when it is desired to move the first object 23 in the + Xw direction in another cross passage 19b (see FIG. 11), for example, in FIG. 15 (a), move the finger from the first position 29. There is no need to move it to the + x side. Therefore, the complexity of the mobile user operation is reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first condition is in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane of the virtual space, depending on whether or not the first condition regarding the change of the second position according to the first user operation is satisfied. Although the configuration for moving the object 23 relative to the field object 16 has been described, it is substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane of the virtual space based on both the first position and the second position according to the first user operation. The first object 23 may be moved in any direction.

Specifically, first, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the first object 23 is located in the predetermined area 32 near the vertical passage 20. When it is determined that the first object 23 is located in the area 32, the control unit 13 detects the first user operation and the first position and the second position corresponding to the first user operation. Subsequently, the control unit 13 sets the Yw-Zw plane according to the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position (that is, the absolute value of the y-axis direction component of the first input vector). The moving speed of the first object 23 in the substantially parallel direction is determined. For example, the longer the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position, the higher the moving speed of the first object 23 in the direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. Here, when the first object 23 is moved at the determined moving speed, the first object 23 may be accelerated with the determined moving speed as the upper limit. The moving speed of the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane may change continuously depending on the y-axis component of the length between the first position and the second position. It may change in stages.

Here, preferably, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. When it is determined that the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the control unit 13 directs the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. Move to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position is less than the threshold value, the control unit 13 directs the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane. The moving speed of the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane of the first object 23 is set to zero.

Further, preferably, the moving speed (moving speed) of the first object 23 along the Xw axis when the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position is a predetermined value (specific value). The moving speed (moving speed) of the first object 23 in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane when the y-axis direction component of the length between the Xw) and the first position and the second position is the specific value. Yw) is different. In this way, the control unit 13 determines the moving speed Xw and the moving speed Yw by using different algorithms using the first position and the second position according to the first user operation, respectively.

Here, as described above, since the display unit 12 has a longitudinal direction (for example, a horizontal direction) and a lateral direction (for example, a vertical direction), the length (size) of the operation area on the screen is shorter than the longitudinal direction. It differs depending on the hand direction. Here, in the touch panel, the detection pitch is generally equal in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Therefore, the number of points that can detect the user operation in the lateral direction of the screen is smaller than the number of points that can detect the user operation in the longitudinal direction of the screen. Therefore, for example, in a configuration in which the algorithm for determining the moving speed Xw of the first object 23 and the algorithm for determining the moving speed Yw are the same, the operation in the short direction is compared with the operation area in the longitudinal direction. The operability of the game in the area is low. On the other hand, since the control unit 13 determines the movement speed Xw and the movement speed Yw by different algorithms using the first position and the second position, the length of the operation area in the longitudinal direction on the field screen is as described above. In a configuration in which the size (size) and the length (size) of the operation area in the short direction are different, the operability of the game in the operation area in the short direction can be further improved.

For example, the moving speed Yw when the y-axis direction component is a specific value is set to be smaller or larger than the moving speed Xw when the x-axis direction component is a specific value. Preferably, when the y-axis direction is the lateral direction, the moving speed Yw is set to be larger than the moving speed Xw. Here, the specific value may be any value that can be taken by the y-axis direction component (short direction component) of the length between the first position and the second position.

Specifically, the moving speed Xw and the moving speed Yw of the first object 23 change continuously according to the x-axis direction component and the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position. In the case of the configuration, the length y between the first position and the second position is larger than the rate of change of the moving speed Xw with respect to the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position. The rate of change in the moving speed Yw with respect to the axial component becomes small or large.

Specifically, the moving speed Xw and the moving speed Yw of the first object 23 change stepwise according to the x-axis direction component and the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position. In the case of the configuration, the number of steps of the moving speed Xw and the number of steps of the moving speed Yw may be different. For example, the control unit 13 sets the moving speed Xw of the speed values of the n stages (2 <n) according to the x-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position. decide. Further, the control unit 13 moves the velocity value corresponding to the step corresponding to the y-axis direction component of the length between the first position and the second position among the velocity values in the m step (1 <m <n). Set to speed Yw. Here, the speed values corresponding to each stage may be set at equal intervals (for example, 0, 5, 10, ...) Or at different intervals (for example, 0, 1, 5, 15, ...). May be done. Further, the range corresponding to each stage of the axial component of the moving speed may be set to the same size (for example, 5 pixels) or different sizes (for example, 5 pixels or 10 pixels). May be done.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the movement speed Xw of the first object 23 is changed according to the end of the first user operation has been described, but the movement speed Yw may be changed in the same manner. Specifically, when the control unit 13 detects the end of the first user operation, the control unit 13 moves the first object 23 while changing at least one of the moving speed Xw and the moving speed Yw of the first object 23.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first object 23 is moved relative to the field object 16, the configuration in which the field object 16 is moved without substantially moving the first object 23 has been described. For example, the first object 23 may be moved without substantially moving the field object 16. In such a configuration, the control unit 13 moves the virtual camera 21 in response to the movement of the first object 23 so that the relative positional relationship between the virtual camera 21 and the first object 23 is maintained.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the field object 16 arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space is used as a field (ground) has been described, but for example, a two-dimensional virtual space may be used. In such a case, the field, the first game medium, the second game medium, the background, and the like are all composed of two-dimensional images.

Further, although the game according to the above-described embodiment has been described as a role-playing game, a simulation game, or the like, the present invention can be applied to games of various genres in which a game medium is moved on a field in the game. is there.

Further, the information processing device 10 may be able to communicate with the server device via, for example, the Internet. In such a configuration, when the first object 23 moves to a predetermined position on the field (for example, the entrance of a cave or a building or the like), the information processing apparatus 10 provides another field image (for example, the inside of the cave or the building or the like). (Image of the field indicating) is acquired from the server device. Then, the information processing device 10 projects another field image received from the server device onto another newly generated (defined) field object, and arranges the first object 23 and the like on the other field object. With such a configuration, as compared with a configuration using only the field image stored in the information processing device 10 itself, the variation of the field is increased and the fun of the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the field object 16 has the first portion 17 and the second portion 18 has been described, but the shape of the field object 16 is not limited to this. The field object 160 according to the modified example of the embodiment has a tubular shape extending in the Xo axis direction in the object coordinate system, and is arranged in the virtual space in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. It has an inclined portion that inclines downward when viewed from the virtual camera 21 as it moves away from the optical axis 22. Specifically, the field object 160 has a square cylinder shape or a substantially cylindrical shape that is rotationally symmetric with respect to the Xo axis, or a square cylinder shape or a substantially elliptical cylinder shape that is rotationally asymmetric with respect to the Xo axis. For example, FIG. 16 shows the field object 160 substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane in a state where the field object 160 having a rectangular tube shape rotationally symmetric with respect to the Xo axis is arranged in the virtual space as in the above-described embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view cut by a plane. In FIG. 16, for example, object elements CD, DE, etc. correspond to inclined portions.

In the configuration in which the field object 160 is adopted, when it is determined that the above-mentioned first condition is satisfied, the control unit 13 makes a predetermined distance in the virtual space in a direction substantially parallel to the Yw-Zw plane of the virtual space. , The first object 23 is moved relative to the field object 160. Specifically, the control unit 13 rotates the field object 160 around the Xw axis in the virtual space without substantially moving the first object 23 in the virtual space. When the field object 16 rotates, among the plurality of vertices on the field object 16, each vertex existing on a plane parallel to the Yw-Zw plane is along the trajectory of a concentric circle centered on the Xw axis on the plane. And move.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a part of various game screens is displayed on the information processing device 10 based on the data generated by the server device capable of communicating with the information processing device 10, and the game screen is displayed. (For example, the header area and the footer area in which the menu button is arranged) may be displayed as a native display by a native application installed in the information processing apparatus 10. As described above, the game according to the above-described embodiment can be a hybrid game in which the information processing device 10 and the server device each play a part in the processing.

Further, in order to function as the information processing device 10 according to the above-described embodiment, a device capable of executing information processing such as a computer or a mobile phone can be preferably used. Such a device is realized by storing a program describing processing contents that realize each function of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment in a storage unit of the device, and reading and executing the program by the CPU of the device. It is possible.

The inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the original application of the present application are added below.
[1]
For information processing devices that execute games
An object placed on a field object in a virtual space in which a world coordinate system having a first axis and a second axis is set is displayed on a screen in which a screen coordinate system having the third and fourth axes is set. Steps to make
The step of detecting the first user operation and
While the first user operation is detected, the step of detecting the first position and the second position on the screen corresponding to the first user operation, and
In response to the detected first user operation, the first movement step of moving the object relative to the object in the virtual space is executed.
In the first movement step, the first velocity component, which is the first axial component of the moving speed of the object, becomes the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. The second velocity component, which is the second axial component of the moving speed of the object, is determined according to the fourth axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. Determined,
The length between the first position and the second position when the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position is a predetermined value. A program in which the fourth axial component is different from the second velocity component when the predetermined value is used.
[2]
The program described in [1].
In the first movement step, when the fourth axial component of the length between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the object is moved in the second axial direction. program.
[3]
The program according to [1] or [2].
When the screen coordinates of the second position change in response to the first user operation in the first movement step, the fourth axis having a length between the second position before the change and the second position after the change. A program for moving the object in the second axial direction when the directional component is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, or when the fourth axial component of the rate of change of the second position is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value.
[4]
The program according to any one of [1] to [3].
In the information processing device
A program that detects the end of the first user operation and further executes a second movement step of moving the object while changing at least one of the first speed component and the second speed component of the object.
[5]
The program described in [4].
When the information processing apparatus detects a second user operation after the second movement step, the program further executes a step of setting the first velocity component of the object to a predetermined value [6].
The program according to any one of [1] to [5].
In the information processing device
When the screen coordinates of the second position change in response to the first user operation and the change speed of the second position is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the first speed component of the object is set to a predetermined value, or the above. A program that causes an object to perform more steps other than moving.
[7]
The program according to any one of [1] to [6].
In the first movement step, if the object is moved in the second axis direction while the first user operation is detected, the screen coordinates of the first position are automatically updated to other screen coordinates. ,program.
[8]
A method of controlling a game executed by an information processing device.
An object placed on a field object in a virtual space in which a world coordinate system having a first axis and a second axis is set is displayed on a screen in which a screen coordinate system having the third and fourth axes is set. Steps to make
The step of detecting the first user operation and
While the first user operation is detected, the step of detecting the first position and the second position on the screen corresponding to the first user operation, and
Including a first movement step of moving the object relative to the object in the virtual space in response to the detected first user operation.
In the first movement step, the first velocity component, which is the first axial component of the moving speed of the object, becomes the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. The second velocity component, which is the second axial component of the moving speed of the object, is determined according to the fourth axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. Determined,
The length between the first position and the second position when the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position is a predetermined value. A control method in which the fourth axial component is different from the second velocity component when the predetermined value is used.
[9]
An information processing device that executes games
The display unit that displays the screen and
With a control unit
The control unit
An object placed on a field object in a virtual space in which a world coordinate system having a first axis and a second axis is set is displayed on a screen in which a screen coordinate system having the third and fourth axes is set. Let me
Detects the first user operation and
While the first user operation is detected, the first position and the second position on the screen corresponding to the first user operation are detected.
In response to the detected first user operation, a movement process for moving the object relative to the object in the virtual space is executed.
In the movement process, the first velocity component, which is the first axial component of the moving speed of the object, depends on the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. The second velocity component, which is defined and is the second axial component of the moving speed of the object, is defined according to the fourth axial component of the length between the first position and the second position. ,
The length between the first position and the second position when the third axial component of the length between the first position and the second position is a predetermined value. An information processing device in which the fourth axial component is different from the second velocity component when the predetermined value is used.

10 Information processing device 11 Storage unit 12 Display unit 13 Control unit 14 First area 15 Second area 16, 160 Field object 17 First part 18 Second part 19, 19a, 19b Horizontal passage 20 Vertical passage 21 Virtual camera 22 Optical axis 23 1st object 24 2nd object 25 Background object 26 Field view 27 Field area 28 Background area 29 1st position 30 2nd position 31 1st input vector 32 Area 33 2nd position 34 Position vector 35 2nd position 36 Position vector 37 1 position

Claims (6)

For information processing devices that execute games
A step of displaying an object placed on a field object in a virtual space on a screen having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and
A step of detecting the first position and the second position on the screen according to the user operation, and
Regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, the object becomes the field object in the virtual space according to the longitudinal component of the first position vector indicating the second position with respect to the first position. On the other hand, it is a movement step in which the object is moved relative to the field object in the virtual space in the lateral direction only when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The moving speed of the object is changed continuously or stepwise according to the longitudinal component and the lateral component of the first position vector .
The predetermined condition is
The first condition that the lateral component of the first position vector is equal to or greater than the first threshold value,
When the second position changes according to the user operation, the lateral component of the second position vector indicating the second position after the change based on the second position before the change is the second threshold value. The second condition that it is the above, and
When the movable range of the object extends in the lateral direction on the field object, the direction in which the movable range extends with respect to the object and the orientation of the first position vector in the lateral direction. A program that includes at least one of the third conditions that, is common. The predetermined condition includes the third condition.
The program according to claim 1, wherein the relative movement amount of the object in the lateral direction corresponds to the length of the movable range in the lateral direction. The program according to claim 1, wherein the relative movement is to move the field object without moving the object. From the rate or number of steps of the change in the moving speed of the object with respect to the longitudinal component of the first position vector and the rate or number of steps of the change in the moving speed of the object with respect to the lateral component of the first position vector. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is also small. An information processing device that executes games
A first means for displaying an object arranged on a field object in a virtual space on a screen having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and
A second means for detecting the first position and the second position on the screen according to the user operation, and
Regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, the object becomes the field object in the virtual space according to the longitudinal component of the first position vector indicating the second position with respect to the first position. On the other hand, the object is moved relative to the longitudinal direction, but only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the object is moved relative to the field object in the virtual space by the third means . The moving speed of the object is provided with a third means, which changes continuously or stepwise according to the longitudinal component and the lateral component of the first position vector .
The predetermined condition is
The first condition that the lateral component of the first position vector is equal to or greater than the first threshold value,
When the second position changes according to the user operation, the lateral component of the second position vector indicating the second position after the change based on the second position before the change is the second threshold value. The second condition that it is the above, and
When the movable range of the object extends in the lateral direction on the field object, the direction in which the movable range extends with respect to the object and the orientation of the first position vector in the lateral direction. An information processing device that includes at least one of the third conditions that, is common. The first means displays an object placed on a field object in the virtual space on a screen having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
The second means detects the first position and the second position on the screen according to the user operation, and
Regardless of whether or not the third means satisfies a predetermined condition, the object is placed in the virtual space according to the longitudinal component of the first position vector indicating the second position with respect to the first position. Moves the field object relative to the field object in the longitudinal direction, but moves the object relative to the field object in the lateral direction in the virtual space only when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the moving speed of the object changes continuously or stepwise according to the longitudinal component and the lateral component of the first position vector.
The predetermined condition is
The first condition that the lateral component of the first position vector is equal to or greater than the first threshold value,
When the second position changes according to the user operation, the lateral component of the second position vector indicating the second position after the change based on the second position before the change is the second threshold value. The second condition that it is the above, and
When the movable range of the object extends in the lateral direction on the field object, the direction in which the movable range extends with respect to the object and the orientation of the first position vector in the lateral direction. A game control method that includes at least one of the third conditions that, is common.

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