KR102650890B1 - Method for providing item enhancement service in game - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of providing an in-game item enhancement service is disclosed. A method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an embodiment includes the operation of selecting a plurality of items from a user, the operation of obtaining target enhancement level information from the user, and the enhancement of target enhancement level information and each of a plurality of items in a reinforcement standby state. It includes an operation of applying a graphic effect to each icon of a plurality of items based on related settings, and an operation of strengthening the plurality of items to a target enhancement level based on target enhancement level information and enhancement-related settings.

Description

Method for providing in-game item enhancement service {METHOD FOR PROVIDING ITEM ENHANCEMENT SERVICE IN GAME}

The disclosed embodiments relate to technology for providing item enhancement services within a game.

As computing and network environments develop, more and more people are enjoying games through computing devices and producing, processing, and engaging in various content within games.

There are a variety of contents that provide the enjoyment of the game to game users, but among them, reinforcement contents for in-game items provide game users with uncertainty about the reinforcement itself and the satisfaction that comes from improving the item's performance when the reinforcement is successful. It is considered very popular content.

However, if item enhancement fails, the item's performance may decrease or the item itself may be lost, so in order to encourage game users to play, it is necessary to clearly make game users aware of the risk of item enhancement failure in advance.

In addition, since selecting numerous items one by one and strengthening them at each level causes inconvenience to game users and reduces interest in the game, we have improved the game so that game users can easily strengthen various items they want to strengthen to the desired level. There is a need to provide enhanced services.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1204318 (registered on November 19, 2012)

The disclosed embodiments are intended to provide an item enhancement service within a game.

A method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an embodiment disclosed includes the operation of selecting a plurality of items from a user, the operation of obtaining target enhancement level information from the user, and each of the target enhancement level information and a plurality of items in an enhancement standby state. It includes an operation of applying a graphic effect to each icon of a plurality of items based on the reinforcement-related settings and an operation of strengthening the plurality of items to the target reinforcement level based on the target reinforcement level information and reinforcement-related settings.

The applied operation is an operation to classify each of a plurality of items into one of a safe state, a dangerous state, and a reinforcement exclusion state based on the target reinforcement level information and reinforcement-related settings, and a graphic display on each icon of the plurality of items based on the classification result. It may include actions that add effects.

The classification operation classifies items that are strengthened within the safety enhancement zone when strengthened to the target enhancement level as safe, and items that are strengthened outside the safety enhancement zone when strengthened to the target enhancement level are classified as dangerous. , Items whose current enhancement level is higher than the target enhancement level can be classified as being excluded from enhancement.

The adding operation may add a graphic effect of a first color along the outline of the icon of an item classified as safe, and add a graphic effect of a second color along the outline of the icon of an item classified as dangerous. .

The applied action is to remove the existing graphic effect corresponding to the safe state when an item classified as safe is reclassified as dangerous as the target reinforcement level information changes, and the item classified as safe is dangerous. It may further include an operation of adding a temporary dynamic graphic effect indicating reclassification to the state and an operation of adding a new graphic effect corresponding to the dangerous state.

The strengthening operation may strengthen the strengthening target item by simultaneously applying a pre-selected strengthening material item to a strengthening target item whose current strengthening level is less than the target strengthening level among a plurality of items, according to the user's strengthening request.

The strengthening operation may strengthen the strengthening target item by sequentially applying a pre-selected strengthening material item to the strengthening target item whose current strengthening level is less than the target strengthening level among the plurality of items according to the current strengthening level, according to the user's strengthening request.

The strengthening operation can visually display the results of strengthening in a user interface (UI) window where graphic effects are displayed.

In the case of strengthening outside the safety reinforcement zone, the results of the reinforcement can be visually displayed in a pop-up UI window separate from the UI window where the graphic effect is displayed.

The strengthening operation may include adding a temporary dynamic graphic effect indicating that reinforcement is in progress inside each icon of an item undergoing reinforcement based on whether reinforcement is performed within the safety reinforcement section.

The strengthening operation may include adding a temporary dynamic graphic effect indicating whether the strengthening was successful or not inside each icon of the strengthened item when strengthening outside the safety strengthening zone is performed.

A method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an additional embodiment includes the operation of rearranging and displaying the icons of the items other than the missing item among the plurality of items based on whether each of the plurality of items was successfully strengthened and a preset sorting standard. More may be included.

According to the disclosed embodiments, by adding a graphic effect to distinguish between items at risk of failure in enhancement and items that are safe during enhancement, it is possible to ensure that game users are clearly aware of the risk of item enhancement failure prior to enhancement.

Additionally, according to the disclosed embodiments, by strengthening a plurality of items at the same time to a desired target enhancement level, game users can become more interested in the game and play the game more efficiently.

Additionally, according to the disclosed embodiments, by setting the order in which reinforcement is performed when reinforcing a plurality of items, the reinforcement results of items that are important to game users can be provided with greater emphasis.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for illustrating and illustrating a computing environment including a computing device according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a flowchart for explaining operation 330 in more detail according to one embodiment.
Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining operation 410 in more detail according to one embodiment.
Figure 6 is a flowchart for explaining operation 420 in more detail according to one embodiment.
7 is a flowchart for explaining operation 330 in more detail according to an additional embodiment.
Figure 8 is an example diagram for explaining operations 730 to 750 in more detail according to an embodiment.
Figure 9 is an example of a screen that pops up separately to implement operation 340 according to an embodiment.
Figure 10 is an example diagram for explaining a temporary dynamic graphic effect according to an embodiment
Figure 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an additional embodiment.
Figure 12 is an example diagram showing a screen where an in-game item enhancement service is provided according to an embodiment
Figures 13A to 13G are example diagrams showing screens where strengthening of in-game items is performed according to an embodiment.
Figures 14A to 14E are example diagrams showing screens where strengthening of in-game items is performed according to an additional embodiment.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. The detailed description below is provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the disclosed embodiments are not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the disclosed embodiments, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the disclosed embodiments, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terminology used in the detailed description is only for describing embodiments and should in no way be limiting. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, singular forms include plural meanings. In this description, expressions such as “comprising” or “comprising” are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and one or more than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any other characteristic, number, step, operation, element, or part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, “game” means software that one or more gamers can enjoy using an input device mounted on or connected to a gaming device. It is usually carried out by directly manipulating the player character or manipulating the movements of objects within the game, and the genres are sometimes divided into role-playing, adventure, arcade, etc.

Hereinafter, “gaming device” refers to hardware that executes game software, performs calculations according to user input through an input device, and outputs the results through an output device. For example, personal computers, laptops, game consoles, smart phones, tablet PCs, smart bands, smart watches, etc. It may be in the form of a wearable device. In addition, any hardware that satisfies the above definition is interpreted as belonging to a gaming device.

Hereinafter, “online game” means a game that requires access to a network to play the game. It usually refers to a game played by two or more remote gaming devices connected to each other through a network or synchronized through a server. There are no restrictions on the type of gaming device that runs the game as long as it satisfies the above definition. In addition to games that run on personal computers or game consoles, games that run on mobile devices such as smartphones, or games that are linked to multiple different gaming devices (including different types of gaming devices) or run in the cloud are also mentioned above. Anything that satisfies the definition is interpreted as belonging to an online game.

Hereinafter, “Input Device” refers to a device for inputting data into a gaming device. For example, input devices dedicated to game operation manufactured in the form of joysticks, mice, keyboards, touch screens, hardware buttons or steering wheels, musical instruments, guns, gloves, footrests, etc. In addition, various sensors mounted on or linked to gaming devices (temperature sensor, infrared sensor, motion sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, gravity sensor, etc.), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Indoor Positioning System ), etc., are also examples of input devices.

Figure 1 is a block diagram for explaining an in-game item enhancement service providing system 1 according to an embodiment.

As shown, the in-game item enhancement service providing system 1 according to one embodiment includes a user terminal 100, a server 200, and a network 300.

The user terminal 100 refers to a gaming device that is linked to the server 200 through the network 300 and receives game services provided by the server 200.

Specifically, the user terminal 100 can receive a game service by exchanging a request signal and a response signal with the server 200 through the network 300 using a game application installed in the user terminal 100.

For convenience, the user terminal 100 may be referred to as a client, and depending on the embodiment, may be a subject that receives reinforcement requests for in-game items from users and provides reinforcement services.

The server 200 refers to a device that provides a game service to a user operating the user terminal 100 by receiving a request signal from the user terminal 100 through the network 300 and transmitting a response signal in response.

Specifically, the game service provided by the server 200 may be a service for an online game, especially when providing a service for a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), the server ( 200) exchanges signals with a plurality of user terminals 100, respectively.

According to one embodiment, the server 200 may receive a reinforcement request signal for an in-game item from the user terminal 100 and provide a reinforcement service to the user operating the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the network 300 may include the Internet, one or more local area networks, wire area networks, cellular networks, mobile networks, other types of networks, or a combination of these networks. You can.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for illustrating and illustrating a computing environment 10 including a computing device according to an embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, each component may have different functions and capabilities in addition to those described below, and may include additional components in addition to those described below.

The illustrated computing environment 10 includes a computing device 12 . In one embodiment, computing device 12 may be user terminal 100. Additionally, the computing device 12 may be the server 200 according to one embodiment.

Computing device 12 includes at least one processor 14, a computer-readable storage medium 16, and a communication bus 18. Processor 14 may cause computing device 12 to operate in accordance with the example embodiments noted above. For example, processor 14 may execute one or more programs stored on computer-readable storage medium 16. The one or more programs may include one or more computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor 14, cause computing device 12 to perform operations according to example embodiments. It can be.

Computer-readable storage medium 16 is configured to store computer-executable instructions or program code, program data, and/or other suitable form of information. The program 20 stored in the computer-readable storage medium 16 includes a set of instructions executable by the processor 14. In one embodiment, computer-readable storage medium 16 includes memory (volatile memory, such as random access memory, non-volatile memory, or an appropriate combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash It may be memory devices, another form of storage medium that can be accessed by computing device 12 and store desired information, or a suitable combination thereof.

Communication bus 18 interconnects various other components of computing device 12, including processor 14 and computer-readable storage medium 16.

Computing device 12 may also include one or more input/output interfaces 22 and one or more network communication interfaces 26 that provide an interface for one or more input/output devices 24. The input/output interface 22 and the network communication interface 26 are connected to the communication bus 18. Input/output device 24 may be coupled to other components of computing device 12 through input/output interface 22. Exemplary input/output devices 24 include, but are not limited to, a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackpad), a keyboard, a touch input device (such as a touchpad or touch screen), a voice or sound input device, various types of sensor devices, and/or imaging devices. It may include input devices and/or output devices such as display devices, printers, speakers, and/or network cards. The exemplary input/output device 24 may be included within the computing device 12 as a component constituting the computing device 12, or may be connected to the computing device 12 as a separate device distinct from the computing device 12. It may be possible.

Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 3 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 receives a plurality of items selected from the user (310).

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 may select an item that the user drags and drops into an empty slot located in a user interface (UI) window, but must be selected. It is not limited to the drag and drop method, and for example, items that the user clicks or touches in a separate UI window can also be selected.

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 obtains target enhancement level information from the user (320).

In the following embodiments, 'target reinforcement level' means the level at which reinforcement is to be performed.

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 allows the user to obtain target reinforcement level information through an interface located in the UI window, where the interface includes a bar and a radio button. , it can be implemented in various forms such as an option list, direct input method, etc.

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 applies a graphic effect to each of the icons of the plurality of items based on the target enhancement level information and the enhancement-related settings of each of the plurality of items in the enhancement standby state (330).

Specifically, the 'enhancement standby state' means a state in which reinforcement has not started for the item selected by the user. Meanwhile, 'Enhancement-related settings' may include the current enhancement level of each item, the safety enhancement section, the number of times enhancement is possible, and the effect applied when enhancement is successful. It should be noted that additional information may also be included.

More specifically, the 'safety enhancement section' refers to the section where each item can be safely strengthened without being lost. For example, for an item whose safety enhancement section is level 5, the item will be strengthened from level 5 to level 6. There is a possibility that it may be lost.

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 strengthens the plurality of items to the target enhancement level based on the target enhancement level information and the enhancement-related settings of each of the plurality of items (340).

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 strengthens the reinforcement by simultaneously applying a pre-selected reinforcement material item to a reinforcement target item whose current reinforcement level is less than the target reinforcement level among a plurality of items in response to the user's reinforcement request. You can strengthen the target item.

In the following embodiments, 'strengthening material items' refer to items such as spell books, jewels, and other miscellaneous items that can be used to strengthen in-game items, but are not necessarily limited thereto, for example, a level 2 weapon item. If two identical weapon items of level 1 are required to strengthen to level 3, the corresponding weapon items of level 1 may also be treated as strengthening material items.

Specifically, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 may simultaneously apply a pre-selected reinforcement material item to all reinforcement target items waiting to be strengthened each time reinforcement is performed. A detailed description of this will be provided later with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13G.

According to one embodiment, in response to a user's reinforcement request, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a pre-selected reinforcement material item to each reinforcement target item whose current reinforcement level is less than the target reinforcement level among a plurality of items. You can strengthen the item to be strengthened by sequentially applying each current enhancement level.

For example, when applying reinforcement material items in ascending order, when performing reinforcement the first time, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds the reinforcement material item to the item whose current reinforcement level is 1 among the reinforcement target items waiting for reinforcement. Apply in batches, and when performing reinforcement twice, you can apply reinforcement material items in batches to items whose current reinforcement level is 2.

On the other hand, for example, when the target reinforcement level is 5 and the reinforcement material items are applied in descending order, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines the current reinforcement level among the reinforcement target items waiting for reinforcement when strengthening is performed once. Enhancement material items can be applied to 4 items at once, and when strengthening is performed twice, reinforcement material items can be applied to items with a current enhancement level of 3.

A detailed description of this will be provided later with reference to FIGS. 14A to 14F.

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 may visually display the result of operation 340 in a UI window where the graphic effect according to operation 330 described above is displayed.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, when the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs reinforcement beyond the safety reinforcement zone, a pop-up separate from the UI window in which the graphic effect according to the above-described operation 330 is displayed is displayed. The results of operation 340 can also be visually displayed in the raised UI window.

For example, when the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs reinforcement on an item classified as dangerous, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 operates through the entire screen that pops up on the UI window where the graphic effect according to the above-described operation 330 is displayed. The results according to 340 can be displayed visually. In relation to this, a detailed description thereof will be provided later with reference to FIG. 9 .

According to one embodiment, when performing operation 340, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 displays the inside of each icon of the item undergoing reinforcement based on whether reinforcement is performed within the safety reinforcement section while reinforcement is in progress. A temporary dynamic graphic effect can be added to indicate that reinforcement is in progress.

As a result, the user can not only easily distinguish between a plurality of items that are being strengthened, but can also intuitively determine whether the strengthening in progress is being performed within the safety reinforcement zone.

Additionally, according to one embodiment, when the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs reinforcement outside the safety reinforcement zone while performing operation 340, it displays whether reinforcement was successful or not inside each icon of the item on which reinforcement was performed. Temporary dynamic graphic effects can be added.

As a result, the user can intuitively determine whether the reinforcement was successful for an item that was strengthened outside the safe reinforcement zone immediately after reinforcement.

A detailed description related to the addition of the above temporary dynamic graphic effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 10.

Figure 4 is a flowchart to explain operation 330 in more detail according to an embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 4 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 sets each of the plurality of items to one of a safe state, a dangerous state, and a reinforcement exclusion state based on the target reinforcement level information obtained from the user and the reinforcement-related settings of each of the plurality of items. Classify (410).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a graphic effect to each icon of a plurality of items based on the classification result in operation 410 (420).

Figure 5 is a flowchart to explain operation 410 in more detail according to an embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 5 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether the current enhancement level of each of the plurality of items is equal to or higher than the target enhancement level (510).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 classifies items whose current enhancement level is equal to or higher than the target enhancement level as being excluded from enhancement (520).

Meanwhile, when strengthening an item whose current enhancement level is lower than the target enhancement level to the target enhancement level, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether enhancement is performed within the safety enhancement section (530).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 classifies the item for which reinforcement is performed within the safety reinforcement section as being in a safe state when strengthening to the target reinforcement level (540).

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 classifies an item for which reinforcement is performed beyond the safety reinforcement zone as being in a dangerous state when strengthening to the target reinforcement level (550).

Figure 6 is a flowchart to explain operation 420 in more detail according to one embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 6 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether each of the plurality of items is classified as being excluded from reinforcement (610).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs operation 340 according to the user's request without adding a separate graphic effect to the icon of the item classified as being excluded from enhancement.

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether each item that is not classified in the enhanced exclusion state is classified in the safe state (620).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a graphic effect of the first color along the outline of the icon of the item classified as safe (630).

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a graphic effect of a second color along the outline of the icon of the item classified as dangerous (640).

According to one embodiment, at least one of the graphic effect of the first color and the graphic effect of the second color may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise along the outline of the icon of the item to which the graphic effect is applied.

Figure 7 is a flowchart to explain operation 330 according to an additional embodiment in more detail.

The method shown in FIG. 7 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether the target enhancement level information has changed in response to a request from the user (710).

Thereafter, when it is determined that the target enhancement level information has changed, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 determines whether the item classified as safe has been classified as dangerous again as the target enhancement level information has changed ( 720).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 removes the existing graphic effect corresponding to the safe state from the item reclassified from the safe state to the dangerous state (730).

*Afterwards, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 For items reclassified from safe to dangerous, a temporary dynamic graphic effect is added to indicate reclassification from safe to dangerous (740).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a new graphic effect corresponding to the dangerous state to the item reclassified from the safe state to the dangerous state (750).

In FIGS. 3 to 7, the method is described as divided into a plurality of operations, but at least some of the operations are performed in a different order, performed in combination with other operations, omitted, or divided into detailed operations, or One or more operations not shown may be additionally performed.

Figure 8 is an example diagram to explain operations 730 to 750 according to an embodiment in more detail.

Referring to Figures 8 (a) and (b), levels 0 to 5 correspond to the safety enhancement section, and items set to go out of the safety enhancement section are shown when strengthening from level 5 to level 6. .

First, referring to (a) of FIG. 8, as the shown item is strengthened from level 4 to level 5, the user terminal 100 or server 200 creates a safety reinforcement section when performing future reinforcement on the shown item. It is determined that reinforcement will be performed and the depicted item is classified as at risk.

Accordingly, the illustrated item is reclassified from the existing safe state to the dangerous state, and the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs operation 730 to remove the blue outline added to the outside of the icon of the illustrated item. do.

Next, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs operation 740 to add a temporary dynamic graphic effect in which a red outline gradually becomes darker around the icon of the shown item.

Next, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 performs operation 750 to add a red outline to the outside of the icon of the shown item and a red exclamation mark to the inner lower left corner.

However, if it is determined that adding graphic effects in this way is not enough to attract the user's attention, additional graphic effects may be added.

In relation to this, referring to (b) of FIG. 8, when performing operation 740, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 adds a dynamic graphic effect in which the outline gradually becomes darker on the outside of the icon of the shown item. In addition, a dynamic graphic effect is added where an exclamation mark pops up at the bottom left of the icon and then gradually shrinks.

However, the graphic effects added by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 are not limited to this, and various types of graphic effects may be added to draw the user's attention in consideration of the visibility of contents in the game. It should be noted that this may be possible.

Figure 9 is an example diagram showing a separate pop-up screen to implement operation 340 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, when reinforcing an item classified as dangerous, a new screen pops up to perform operation 340. This is to alert users to the fact that when strengthening an item classified as dangerous, there is a possibility of item loss, etc. compared to strengthening an item classified as safe. Therefore, it will be obvious that various productions are possible to implement the movement 340 on the new screen.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 9 for an example of this, when a graphic object originating from the icon of a reinforcement material item located in the center of the screen touches the icon of a specific item, the icon touched by the graphic object shines and reinforcement occurs. It begins. Afterwards, reinforcement of each item is sequentially performed in the direction of the arrow shown.

Meanwhile, referring to (b) of FIG. 9 for another example, when the user touches the icon of a reinforcement material item located in the center of the screen, each item is sequentially displayed in the direction of the arrow shown, starting from the item at the preset position. reinforcement is carried out.

In the case of the two examples described above, since the reinforcement of each item is carried out at a time lag, the user can be more immersed in the reinforcement-related content by having the user check the reinforcement results starting from the item on which reinforcement was performed first.

However, the graphic effects added by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 are not limited to this, and various types of graphic effects may be added to draw the user's attention in consideration of the visibility of contents in the game. Be careful.

Figure 10 is an example diagram for explaining a temporary dynamic graphic effect according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figure 10, the above-described user terminal 100 or server 200, for example, when reinforcement is performed as a user requests reinforcement, reinforcement within the safety reinforcement section (hereinafter referred to as 'safety reinforcement') You can add a temporary dynamic graphic effect in which a blue light source brightens and spreads out from the center of the icon of the item being performed.

On the other hand, the above-described user terminal 100 or server 200, for example, when reinforcement is performed in accordance with a user's request for reinforcement, reinforcement outside the safety reinforcement zone (hereinafter referred to as 'risk reinforcement') You can add a temporary dynamic graphic effect in which a yellow light source brightens and spreads out from the center of the icon of the item being performed.

Next, for example, when the above-described user terminal 100 or server 200 succeeds in reinforcing the risk of an item, the yellow light source spreading from the center of the icon of the item becomes brighter and flickers just before the reinforcement success result is displayed. Temporary dynamic graphic effects can be added.

On the other hand, if the above-described user terminal 100 or server 200 fails to reinforce the risk of an item, the icon of the item gradually disappears and smoke is emitted just before the item is lost as a result of the reinforcement failure. Temporary dynamic graphic effects can be added.

However, the graphic effects added by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 are not limited to this, and various types of graphic effects may be added to draw the user's attention in consideration of the visibility of contents in the game. Be careful.

Figure 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an in-game item enhancement service according to an additional embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 11 may be performed, for example, by the user terminal 100 or the server 200 described above.

First, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 receives a plurality of items selected from the user (1110).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 obtains target enhancement level information from the user (1120).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 applies a graphic effect to each of the icons of the plurality of items based on the target enhancement level information and the enhancement-related settings of each of the plurality of items in the enhancement standby state (1130).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 strengthens the plurality of items to the target enhancement level based on the target enhancement level information and the enhancement-related settings of each of the plurality of items (1140).

Thereafter, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 rearranges and displays the icons of the remaining items excluding the missing item among the plurality of items based on whether or not each of the plurality of items was successfully strengthened and a preset sorting standard (1150). .

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 may rearrange items that are classified as dangerous among items that have been successfully strengthened so that they are displayed in a prior order in the UI window than items that are classified as safe.

According to one embodiment, the user terminal 100 or the server 200 targets items that have a current enhancement level higher than the target enhancement level among items that have successfully been strengthened, and selects the items in the UI window in the order of the current enhancement level from the highest to the previous one. It can be rearranged to display as .

In FIG. 11, the method is divided into a plurality of operations, but at least some of the operations are performed in a different order, combined with other operations, omitted, divided into detailed operations, or not shown. One or more operations may be added and performed.

Figure 12 is an example diagram showing a screen where an in-game item enhancement service is provided according to an embodiment.

As shown, the example screen shows a reinforcement material item slot 1210, a plurality of item slots 1220 to be strengthened, a target reinforcement level setting interface 1230, and a reinforcement button 1240.

Referring to FIG. 12, a quantity of 99 order forms are inserted in the reinforcement material item slot 1210, and in the 1st to 4th slots 1221 of the plurality of item slots 1220, 2 levels classified as dangerous in order. , level 2, level 3, and level 3 head accessory items are inserted.

In addition, in the 5th to 10th slots 1222 of the plurality of item slots 1220, shield items of level 2, level 2, level 3, level 3, level 3, and level 3 classified as safe are inserted in that order. In slots 11 to 13 (1223), level 7 shield items, level 8, and level 8 weapon items classified as non-enhanced are inserted in that order.

Specifically, the icons of items classified as dangerous inserted into slots 1 to 4 (1221) are marked with a red outline and a red exclamation point is added to the lower left corner of the icon. In addition, a blue outline is added to the outside of the icons of items classified as safe inserted into slots 5 to 10 (1222).

When the user sets the target enhancement level using the target enhancement level setting interface 1230 and presses the enhancement button 1240, the user terminal 100 or server 200 described above is numbered 1 to 13 according to the set target enhancement level. Enhancement services are provided for items inserted into slots 1221, 1222, and 1223.

FIGS. 13A to 13G and FIGS. 14A to 14F below will be described based on what has been described above with reference to FIG. 12.

Figures 13A to 13G are exemplary diagrams showing screens where strengthening of in-game items is performed according to one embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the user sets the target enhancement level to 5 using the target enhancement level setting interface 1230.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13b, when the user presses the reinforcement button 1240, a graphic effect of a yellow light source indicating that reinforcement is in progress is added to the icons of the items inserted into slots 1 to 4 1221, 5 A graphic effect of a blue light source indicating that strengthening is in progress is added to the icons of items inserted into slots 1222 to 10. On the other hand, items inserted into slots 11 to 13 (1223) are classified as excluded from reinforcement, so reinforcement does not proceed.

At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of 10 items in the first reinforcement, the quantity of the order form inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is deducted by 10.

Subsequently, as shown in Figure 13c, as a result of the first strengthening, the items inserted in slots 2 and 4 failed to strengthen and were lost, and slots 1, 3, and 5 to 10 ( 1222), you can see that the enhancement level of the items inserted has increased by 1.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13D, when reinforcement is performed a second time, reinforcement is performed for each of the items inserted into the 1st slot, 3rd slot, and 5th to 10th slots 1222 whose current reinforcement level is less than 5. .

Specifically, a graphic effect of a yellow light source indicating that strengthening is in progress is added inside the icons of the items inserted into slots 1 and 3, and strengthening is added inside the icons of items inserted into slots 5 to 10 (1222). A graphic effect of a blue light source indicating progress is added.

*At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of 8 items in the second reinforcement, the quantity of the order book inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is deducted by 8 more.

Subsequently, as shown in Figure 13e, as a result of the reinforcement being performed twice, it can be seen that the items inserted into the 1st slot, the 3rd slot, and the 5th to 10th slots (1222) were successfully strengthened, and the reinforcement level increased by 1. You can.

Subsequently, as shown in Figure 13f, when reinforcement is performed three times, reinforcement is performed for each of the items inserted into the 1st slot, 5th slot, and 6th slot whose current reinforcement level is less than 5.

Specifically, the graphic effect of a yellow light source indicating that strengthening is in progress is added inside the icon of the item inserted in slot 1, and a blue light source indicating that strengthening is in progress is added inside the icon of the items inserted in slots 5 and 6. Graphic effects are added.

At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of three items in the third reinforcement, the quantity of the order form inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is deducted by three more.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13g, as a result of the strengthening being performed three times, the strengthening level of all items except for the lost items became 5 or higher and the strengthening was completed, and slot number 2, which remained empty due to the item being lost, was filled with 3. Items inserted into slots are rearranged and inserted, and items previously inserted into slots 5 to 13 are also rearranged and inserted into slots 3 to 11.

Figures 14A to 14E are exemplary diagrams showing screens where strengthening of in-game items is performed according to an additional embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the user sets the target enhancement level to 5 using the target enhancement level setting interface 1230.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the user presses the reinforcement button 1240, icons for items classified as dangerous (items inserted in slot 1 and slot 2) among items with a current reinforcement level of 2 are displayed. Inside, a graphic effect of a yellow light source is added to indicate that reinforcement is in progress, and among the items with a current reinforcement level of 2, items classified as safe (items inserted in slots 5 and 6) have icons inside. A graphic effect of a blue light source indicating that reinforcement is in progress is added. On the other hand, items inserted into slots 11 to 13 (1223) are classified as excluded from reinforcement, so reinforcement does not proceed.

At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of 4 items in the first reinforcement, the quantity of the order form inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is deducted by 4.

Next, referring to Figure 14c, as a result of the reinforcement being performed once, the item inserted into slot 2 failed to strengthen and was lost, and the items inserted into slot 1 and slots 3 to 10 had their enhancement level increased by 1. It can be seen that there has been an increase.

At this time, when reinforcement is performed a second time, the icons of items classified as dangerous (items inserted into slots 1, 3, and 4) among items with a current reinforcement level of 3 indicate that reinforcement is in progress. The graphic effect of a yellow light source is added, and among the items with a current enhancement level of 3, items classified as safe (items inserted into slots 5 to 8) have a blue light source inside the icon to indicate that enhancement is in progress. Graphic effects are added.

At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of 7 items in the second reinforcement, the quantity of the order form inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is deducted by 7 more.

Subsequently, referring to Figure 14d, as a result of the strengthening being performed twice, the item inserted into slot 4 failed to strengthen and was lost, and the items inserted into slot 1, slot 3, and slots 5 to 8 were strengthened. You can see that the level has increased by 1.

At this time, when reinforcement is performed 3 times, among the items with the current reinforcement level of 4, the icons of items classified as dangerous (items inserted into slots 1 and 3) will have a yellow light source indicating that reinforcement is in progress. Graphic effects are added, and among the items with a current enhancement level of 4, the icons of items classified as safe (items inserted into slots 5 to 10) have a graphic effect of a blue light source indicating that enhancement is in progress. It is added.

At this time, since reinforcement is performed on a total of 8 items in the 3rd reinforcement, the quantity of the order form inserted into the reinforcement material item slot 1210 is further deducted by 8.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14e, as a result of the strengthening being performed three times, the strengthening level of all items except for the lost items became 5 or higher, and the strengthening was terminated, and slot number 2, which remained empty due to the item being lost, was filled with 3. Items inserted into slots are rearranged and inserted, and items previously inserted into slots 5 to 13 are also rearranged and inserted into slots 3 to 11.

Meanwhile, embodiments of the present invention may include a program for performing the methods described in this specification on a computer, and a computer-readable recording medium containing the program. The computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, local data files, local data structures, etc., singly or in combination. The media may be those specifically designed and constructed for the present invention, or may be those commonly available in the computer software field. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and media specifically configured to store and perform program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Includes hardware devices. Examples of the program may include not only machine language code such as that generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

Although representative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims described below but also by equivalents to these claims.

1: In-game item enhancement service provision system
10: Computing environment
12: Computing device
14: processor
16: Computer-readable storage medium
18: communication bus
20: Program
22: input/output interface
24: input/output device
26: Network communication interface
100: user terminal
200: server
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Claims (20)

In a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs,
When the one or more programs are executed by at least one processor of an electronic device having a display,
within a first area of a user interface for a game, displaying, via the display, a plurality of visual objects each (respectively) indicating a plurality of items that can be enhanced within the game;
In response to receiving first user inputs for selecting respective first visual objects of the plurality of visual objects, within a second region of the user interface next to the first region, the first displaying visual objects, via the display,
Within the second area, along with the first visual objects, visual elements arranged in a certain direction and each indicating a plurality of enhancement levels are displayed, via the display, by the first visual objects. Receiving a second user input for setting a target enhancement level of indicated items through a visual element corresponding to the target enhancement level among the visual elements,
After the second user input is received, at least one resource indicating, within the second area, together with the first visual objects, at least one resource for enhancement of the items indicated by the first visual objects. While displaying, via the display, a second visual object, receive a third user input to effectuate the enhancement of the items;
After the third user input is received, display, via the display, at least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement of the items is in progress;
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the reinforcement, after displaying the at least one visual effect, display the result of the reinforcement according to the target reinforcement level within the second area through the display,
comprising instructions that cause the electronic device to
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.
The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the at least one processor of the electronic device,
In response to the third user input, to display a pop-up screen on the display to indicate that an item to be strengthened within an unstable reinforcement period is included in the items,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for causing the electronic device.
In claim 2,
The pop-up screen is displayed after the third user input,
At least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement is in progress is displayed based on user input on the pop-up screen,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.
The method of claim 1, wherein the first visual objects in the first area, each selected by the first user inputs, are:
Relative to, highlighted, at least one visual object excluding the first visual objects among the plurality of visual objects,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.
The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the at least one processor of the electronic device,
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the enhancement, after displaying the at least one visual effect, each of the items changed according to the enhancement within each of the first visual objects in the second region. to display, through the display, the results of the reinforcement within the second area by displaying information about the level of reinforcement,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for causing the electronic device.
The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the at least one processor of the electronic device,
The game of the user of the electronic device while displaying the first visual objects within the first area and displaying the at least one second visual object within the second area after receiving the first user inputs To display information about the balance of the virtual currency of the character within the display through the display,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for causing the electronic device.
The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the at least one processor of the electronic device,
While displaying the first visual objects and the at least one second visual object within the second area, an executable object for carrying out the enhancement of the items is displayed within the second area, via the display. , display more,
In response to the third user input for the executable object, display, via the display, the at least one visual effect,
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for causing the electronic device.
In electronic devices,
at least one memory configured to store instructions;
display; and
Comprising at least one processor, when the at least one processor executes the instructions,
within a first area of a user interface for a game, displaying, via the display, a plurality of visual objects each (respectively) indicating a plurality of items that can be enhanced within the game;
In response to receiving first user inputs for selecting respective first visual objects of the plurality of visual objects, within a second region of the user interface next to the first region, the first displaying visual objects, via the display,
Within the second area, along with the first visual objects, visual elements arranged in a certain direction and each indicating a plurality of enhancement levels are displayed, via the display, by the first visual objects. Receiving a second user input for setting a target enhancement level of indicated items through a visual element corresponding to the target enhancement level among the visual elements,
After the second user input is received, at least one resource indicating, within the second area, together with the first visual objects, at least one resource for enhancement of the items indicated by the first visual objects. While displaying, via the display, a second visual object, receive a third user input to effectuate the enhancement of the items;
After the third user input is received, display, via the display, at least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement of the items is in progress,
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the reinforcement, after displaying the at least one visual effect, display the result of the reinforcement according to the target reinforcement level within the second area through the display,
composed,
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor is configured to display, in response to the third user input, a pop-up screen on the display to indicate that an item to be strengthened within an unstable reinforcement period is included in the items. electronic device.
The method of claim 9, wherein the pop-up screen is displayed after the third user input,
At least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement is in progress is displayed based on user input on the pop-up screen,
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 8, wherein the first visual objects in the first area, each selected by the first user inputs, are:
Relative to, highlighted, at least one visual object excluding the first visual objects among the plurality of visual objects,
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor:
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the enhancement, after displaying the at least one visual effect, each of the items changed according to the enhancement within each of the first visual objects in the second region. configured to display, through the display, the results of the enhancement within the second region by displaying information about the enhancement level of
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor:
The game of the user of the electronic device while displaying the first visual objects within the first area and displaying the at least one second visual object within the second area after receiving the first user inputs Configured to display information about the balance of virtual currency of the character within through the display,
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor:
While displaying the first visual objects and the at least one second visual object within the second area, an executable object for carrying out the enhancement of the items is displayed within the second area, via the display. , display more,
configured to display, via the display, the at least one visual effect in response to the third user input for the executable object,
Electronic devices.
In a method for operating an electronic device having a display,
Displaying, through the display, within a first area of a user interface for a game, a plurality of visual objects each (respectively) indicating a plurality of items that can be enhanced within the game;
In response to receiving first user inputs for selecting respective first visual objects of the plurality of visual objects, within a second region of the user interface next to the first region, the first The act of displaying visual objects through the display,
Within the second area, along with the first visual objects, visual elements arranged in a certain direction and each indicating a plurality of enhancement levels are displayed, via the display, by the first visual objects. An operation of receiving a second user input for setting a target enhancement level of indicated items through a visual element corresponding to the target enhancement level among the visual elements;
After the second user input is received, at least one resource indicating, within the second area, together with the first visual objects, at least one resource for enhancement of the items indicated by the first visual objects. receiving a third user input to effectuate the enhancement of the items while displaying, via the display, a second visual object;
After the third user input is received, displaying, through the display, at least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement of the items is in progress;
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the reinforcement, displaying the at least one visual effect and then displaying the result of the reinforcement according to the target reinforcement level within the second area through the display. ,
method.
In claim 15,
In response to the third user input, further comprising displaying a pop-up screen on the display to indicate that an item to be strengthened within an unstable reinforcement period is included in the items,
method.
In claim 16,
The pop-up screen is displayed after the third user input,
At least one visual effect to indicate that the enhancement is in progress is displayed based on user input on the pop-up screen,
method.
The method of claim 1, wherein the first visual objects in the first area, each selected by the first user inputs, are:
Relative to, highlighted, at least one visual object excluding the first visual objects among the plurality of visual objects,
method.
The method of claim 15, wherein the operation of displaying the result of reinforcement comprises:
Based at least in part on completion of execution of the enhancement, after displaying the at least one visual effect, each of the items changed according to the enhancement within each of the first visual objects in the second region. A method comprising displaying the result of the reinforcement according to the target reinforcement level within the second area through the display by displaying information about the reinforcement level.
In claim 15,
The game of the user of the electronic device while displaying the first visual objects within the first area and displaying the at least one second visual object within the second area after receiving the first user inputs Further comprising displaying information about the balance of virtual currency of the character within the display through the display,
method.