JP2002292117A - Game apparatus, game control method, recording medium and computer program therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus and a game control method which enable displaying of items and magics to be indicated at a location that facilitates the selection thereof in a list display. SOLUTION: In the game apparatus which enables execution of games according to a game program, it is provided with a list display means (S14) which displays objects available for the characters players are operating in a list, a selection means (S18) which lets the players select the objects available for the characters from those on display using the list display means and a display control means (S19) which controls the sequence of displaying the objects to be made available in a list by the list display means according to the application states of the objects available as selected by the selection means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device and a game control method for advancing a game according to a game program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, RPG (Role Playing Game) has been known as one of game genres in video games. In the RPG, an operating character operated by the player (hereinafter, referred to as “own character”) encounters or breaks up with a fellow character, and battles with an opposing character (hereinafter, referred to as “enemy character”). Grow by experience.

In addition, the player collects various information in the virtual world provided by the game through his own character, solves the mysteries and secrets of the world according to the collected information, and his own character grows. Thus R
PG generally refers to a game having a growth factor of its own character and having a story.

[0004] If a character loses due to a battle with an enemy character, the game is over and the game ends. Even if you try to restart the game, you must restart the game from the beginning or from the point when you saved it at a save point in the middle, so there was no experience or information gathered until you lost the battle after saving. I will.

[0005] For example, if an instruction to use a specific item or an instruction to use magic is delayed and a battle is lost, the experience so far is lost. For this reason, an appropriate and prompt game progress instruction is indispensable, especially during battle.

[0006]

However, in the past, in the case of a love for displaying a list of items and magic, a love order for displaying a list of items or magics is determined and ordered by oneself, or a type-specific list automatically displayed collectively for each type. Alternatively, a list by quantity according to the quantity held or to be used from now on can only be performed.

For this reason, only items and magic not used during the battle are displayed in the main list, and it is difficult to find the item or magic to be actually used from the list.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and solves the above-mentioned problems. A game in which items or magic to be instructed can be displayed in a place where a list display can be easily selected. It is an object to provide a device and a game control method. For example, the following configuration is provided as a means for achieving the object.

That is, a game device capable of executing a game in accordance with a game program, wherein a list display means for displaying a list of use targets of a character operated by a player, and an operation performed by the use target displayed using the list display means Selecting means for selecting a use object to be used by the character;
Display control means for controlling a display order of the list display use target in the list display means in accordance with a use state of the use target selected by the selection means.

[0010] For example, the list display means is capable of displaying a list of items used by the operation character. Further, for example, the list display means is capable of displaying a list of magic types used by the operation character.

Further, for example, the display control means is characterized in that the display control means sequentially displays a list of the use objects frequently used by the operation character in descending order, and displays the list below when the use frequency decreases. Further, for example, a display mode control unit for displaying, in the list display use target by the list display unit, a use target selected last time in a manner distinguishable from other use targets is provided.

Further, a list display program sequence for displaying a list of the use targets of the characters operated by the player, and a selection program sequence for selecting a use target to be used by the operation character from the use targets displayed using the list display program sequence And a display control program sequence for controlling the display order of the list display use target in the list display program sequence according to the use status of the use target selected in the selection program sequence. Can be executed.

Alternatively, a list display program sequence for displaying a list of use targets of the characters operated by the player, and a use target to be used by the operation character are selected and used from the use targets displayed using the list display program sequence. And a control program sequence for controlling a display order of the list display use target in the list display means in accordance with a use state of the selected use target.

For example, the list display program sequence can execute a computer program having a function of displaying a list of items used by the operation character.

For example, the list display program sequence can execute a computer program having a function of displaying a list of magic types used by the operating character.

Further, for example, in the display control program sequence, the display control means sequentially displays a list of use objects frequently used by the operation character, and displays the list below when the use frequency decreases.

Further, for example, among the list display use objects by the list display program sequence, the use object selected last time is provided with a display mode control program sequence for displaying in a manner distinguishable from other use objects. The featured computer program can be executed.

A game control method in a game device capable of executing a game in accordance with a game program, further comprising a list display means for displaying a list of use targets of the characters operated by the player, wherein the list is displayed by using the list display means. Selecting a use object to be used by the operation character from the use object, and controlling a display order of the list display use object in the list display means according to a use state of the selected use object. .

For example, the list control by the list display means includes displaying a list of items used by the operating character. Alternatively, the list control by the list display means includes displaying a list of magic types used by the operation character.

Also, for example, when the operating character is in a battle mode, the display order of the list display target is controlled by the list display means. Further, for example, among the list display use objects by the list display means, the use object selected last time is displayed in a manner that can be distinguished from other use objects.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an example in which the present invention is applied to a game device will be described, and a specific game will be described using RPG as an example. But,
The present invention is not limited to the RPG, and can be applied to a game that may be executed in real time with another game machine, such as an action game or a table game.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game device 1 is roughly divided into a game device main body 2 having a main function of the game device 1,
An input device (for example, including a keypad and a controller) 3 for inputting an operation instruction to the game device main body 2 and a memory card 5 for storing game data such as game progress data and game environment setting data
And an output device (for example, including a monitor display and a speaker) 6 for performing video display and sound output according to the game content based on the video signal and the audio signal from the game device main body 2.

The game apparatus body 2 has a CD-ROM for storing programs, image data, sound data, and the like for implementing processing relating to the game described later.
(Compact Disc Read Only Memory) 4 is mounted.

The game apparatus main body 2 has a CPU (Central Pr
ocessing Unit; ROM (Read)
Main control unit 11 incorporating Only Memory (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, Interface unit 13, Sound processing unit 14, Graphic processing unit 15, CD-RO
CD-R with M4 removably mounted to access contents
An OM drive 16, a communication interface 17 for performing data communication with another game machine via a communication medium (network) 100, a hard disk drive (HDD) 18, and the above components are interconnected. A bus 19 is provided.

The main control section 11 includes an oscillator and a timer counter (both not shown), generates a clock signal based on a timing signal output from the oscillator at predetermined intervals, and converts the clock signal into a timer counter. The time is measured by counting according to.

The RAM 12 is a main storage device used by the CPU of the main control unit 11 to execute programs.
A program to be executed by the CPU and data necessary for the execution are stored. The RAM 12 is also used as a work area when executing a program.

The interface unit 13 is configured so that the input device 3 and the memory card 5 can be detachably connected. The interface unit 13 controls data transfer between each unit (mainly the main control unit 11) connected to the bus 19 and the input device 3 or the memory card 5.

[0028] The sound processing unit 14 controls the BGM (B
This is a circuit that performs processing for reproducing audio data such as ACK Ground Music) and sound effects. The sound processing unit 14 receives a command from the main control unit 11,
An audio signal is generated based on the data stored in the storage device 2 and supplied to the output device 6.

The graphic processing unit 15 has a frame buffer (not shown), and draws an image according to a command from the main control unit 11 on the frame buffer. Further, the graphic processing unit 15 generates a video signal by adding a predetermined synchronization signal to the image data drawn in the frame buffer, and supplies the video signal to the output device 6.

The CD-ROM drive 16 is a reading device for reading data stored on a CD-ROM 4 as a recording medium. The game device 1 includes a game device main body 2
By executing the control according to the game program recorded in the D-ROM 4, the control regarding the game described later is realized.

The communication interface 17 controls various data exchanges with other communicable devices connected to the network 100, for example, other game devices, and communication control when performing a linked game. For example, the communication interface 17
Controls transmission and reception of information (programs and data) between the game apparatus body 2 and the communication network 100. Game programs and data downloaded from the external communication network 100 via the communication interface 17 and the communication line 99 can be stored in the HDD 18.

The HDD 18 is an auxiliary storage device used by the CPU of the main control unit 11 to execute a program. The HDD 18 can store various data and programs, such as information downloaded using the communication interface 17 and information read from the CD-ROM 4.

As described above, the CD-ROM 4 stores programs, image data, sound data, and the like for implementing processing relating to the game. The game program includes a program that causes the game device 1 to execute the method according to the present embodiment. CD-RO
The game software stored in M4 is a CD-ROM
The drive 16 is activated to read necessary game programs and game data, and the main control unit 11 is operated according to the read programs.

This game software is preinstalled on the HDD 18. In accordance with a command from the main control unit 11, an audio signal is generated based on the data stored in the RAM 12 and supplied to the output device 6. The game device 1 can also store the game software in the HDD 18.

The graphic processing unit 15 has a frame buffer (not shown), and draws a game image on the frame buffer under the control of the main control unit 11. Further, the graphic processing unit 15 generates a video signal by adding a predetermined synchronization signal to the image data drawn in the frame buffer, and supplies the video signal to the output device 6.

The input device 3 includes a controller operated by a player to input various instructions relating to the game to the game device main body 2. The input device 3
A command signal corresponding to the operation is sent to the game apparatus main body 2 via the interface unit 13.

In the present embodiment, a game progress instruction input is performed by the controller, and an example in which the input is performed by the controller 30 as the input device 3 will be described below. FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a controller as the input device 3 in the embodiment. 2A and 2B are diagrams for explaining an example of the input device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2A shows a plane, and FIG. 2B shows a back surface.

In FIG. 2, the controller 30 includes a cross key 31 for inputting movement information and the like, and operation keys (for example, a button 32, a button △) for inputting various commands to the game apparatus body 2. 33, □ button 34, ×
Button 35, start button 36, select button 4
2) is provided.

The controller 30 is also provided with a joystick 37 for inputting movement information. As shown in FIG. 2B, a plurality of operation keys (R1 button 38, R2 button 39, L1 button 40, L2 button 41) are also provided on the back of the controller.

All the operation keys except the start button 36 and the select button 42 are of a pressure-sensitive type. Further, the controller 30 has a vibration (vibration) function. In other words, the controller 30 has a built-in motor, and operates by receiving a predetermined control signal from the game apparatus main body 2.
Can be vibrated as a whole.
Thereby, the vibration can be transmitted to the player holding the controller 30.

The game apparatus main body 2 can also adjust the strength of vibration, and has three levels of vibration strength of "strong", "medium", and "weak". The vibration of the controller 30 is intermittent, and it is possible to perform control so that vibration having any strength is generated randomly.

The memory card 5 is an auxiliary storage device composed of a flash memory and controlled by the game apparatus main body 2 to store game data. Memory card 5
The main controller 11 controls writing of data into the memory card and reading of data from the memory card 5 via the interface unit 13.

The output device 6 displays a game image based on a video signal and a sound signal from the game device main body 2 and outputs sound. In the present embodiment, a monitor device with a built-in speaker, for example, a television (TV) set is prepared as the output device 6. This monitor device includes a display screen 61 for displaying images and a speaker 62 for outputting sounds.

The output device 6 includes the graphic processing unit 1.
5 is displayed on the display screen 61 in response to the video signal from the speaker 5, and the sound is output from the speaker 62 in response to the sound signal from the sound processor 14. Therefore, the output device 6 functions as both a display device and an audio output device.

The main controller 11 controls the operation of the game apparatus main body 2 based on the basic software stored in the ROM and the game software read from the CD-ROM 4 by the CD-ROM drive 16 and stored in the RAM 12. I do.

For example, the CPU 12 reads the graphic data from the CD-ROM 4, transfers the data to the graphic processing unit 15, and instructs the graphic processing unit 15 to generate an image. In response to this instruction, the graphic processing unit 1
5 generates a video signal using graphic data. This video signal is sent to the output device 6. Thereby, an image is displayed on the display screen of the output device 6.

The game device of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration is configured to be able to communicate with another game device via the network 100, and a plurality of players can communicate with each other via the network 100. A network game capable of participating in one game is configured. In this case, the game program is a CD
-It is configured not only to read from the ROM 4 but also to download from another communication device (server device) connected to the network.

The configuration of a network game system when executing a network game using the above functions will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a network game system for providing a network-compatible game service according to the present embodiment.

In the network game system according to the present embodiment, a game device 1 having the configuration shown in FIG.
a, 1b, 1c, and 1d are connected to a server group 102 via a network system via a communication medium, for example, the Internet 100. It should be noted that the number of connected game devices is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3, and the number of connected game devices is not limited in accordance with the content of the game. Of course, it can be done.

The server group 102 provides, for example, an authentication server group 111 that performs account management for user authentication, an interface between the game apparatus 1 and another server group, and also provides a content browsing service such as audio and video. Server group 112 for providing a chat or messenger environment, and mail server group 1 for providing an e-mail service
14, a profile server group 115 for managing a user's profile, a game server group 116 for providing a game environment, and the like.

These server groups 111 to 116 are LA
They are mutually connected via N117. The configuration of the server group is not limited to the above example, and may be configured as a single server or may be divided into smaller units.

The game server group 116 includes a lobby server for executing the game according to the present embodiment. When the game device 1 is connected to the lobby server, a screen representing a virtual “lobby” is displayed on the display device 6. On this lobby screen, the player's own character and the characters of other players connected to the lobby server are displayed. Players can chat, thereby interacting with other players and searching for a partner to play the game with.

In the present embodiment, a message selected by the player from predetermined candidates can be continuously displayed in the vicinity of the player character, in addition to a chat message displaying character information input by the player in real time. .

Next, the CPU of the main control unit 11
RAM 1 which is read from ROM 4 and is a main memory
2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the storage contents and storage area of the CD-ROM 4.

As shown in FIG. 4, the CD-ROM 4 has a program storage area 4a for storing a game program executed by the main control section 11, a related data storage area 4b for storing data necessary for the progress of various games, and a tertiary storage area. An image data storage area 4c for storing modeling data of the original model and two-dimensional image data used as a background, and a sound data storage area 4 for storing sound data such as sound effects.
d, an icon data storage area 4e for storing icon information unique to the game, such as characters appearing in the game.

In this embodiment, this C
Of the data stored in each storage area of the D-ROM 4, some data necessary for the progress of the game in a certain stage is loaded into the RAM 12, and the game is advanced based on the data loaded into the RAM 12. You.

If the next data is necessary for the progress of the game, the next data necessary for the progress of the game among the data stored in each storage area of the CD-ROM 4 at that time is stored in the RAM 12. Will be loaded.

When the network game is being executed, the game progress control is based on the control of the game server group 116 in the server group 102 from the lobby server for executing the game. Done,
CD-ROM according to the progress control from the lobby server
4 is loaded into the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12.
The game is advanced based on the data loaded in.

Next, the main controller 11 controls the CD-ROM 4
And the programs and data read from the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a memory configuration of the RAM 12. As shown in FIG.
Storage area 1 for storing programs to be executed
2a, a related data storage area 12b for storing data necessary for executing various processes, an image data storage area 12c for storing modeling data of a three-dimensional model, image data relating to two-dimensional image data used as a background, and the like, a sound effect. And a sound data storage area 12d for storing sound data.

In the present embodiment, the related data storage area 12b stores the number of times of use of an operation character such as an item and a magic character to be described later, usage frequency information, list display mode setting information, and the like. It will be updated as it progresses. When the game is saved, the data is saved in the memory card 5, and when the game is executed again, the RAM 1 is re-stored.
2 is written.

The control of the RPG in the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the control of the RPG according to the present embodiment. This process is performed on CD-
The game is executed by the game device main body 2 executing the game program stored in the ROM 4.

In FIG. 6, first, in step S1, the CD-ROM 4 on which the game program is recorded is set in the game apparatus main body 2. Thereby, step S2
The necessary programs are read out from the CD-ROM 4 and stored in the RAM 12, and basic processing including display of an initial screen (such as a maker logo), check of the memory card 5, display of a title screen, data loading, and the like are performed. Will be

Subsequently, in step S3, a game to be executed, for example, which version of the RPG game is to be executed, is selected on the game selection screen displayed when the basic processing is completed. When a game is selected, the process proceeds to step S4, and the selected game is started. When the game is a network game and the opponent is a player who operates another game machine via the network 100, cooperative play with the opponent is performed.

When, for example, the controller 30 is operated or the field is changed in accordance with the progress of the game, the process proceeds to step S5, and it is determined whether or not a battle mode is set, for example. If the battle mode has not been set, the process proceeds to step S6, and it is determined whether or not a menu screen display request has been made by the controller 30. If it is not a menu screen display request, the process proceeds to step S7, and processing corresponding to the game progress is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S4 to continue the game. If the request is to end the game, the game is ended.

On the other hand, if the request is a menu screen display request in step S6, the flow advances to step S10 to display the menu screen. Then, it is checked whether or not a request for displaying a list of objects to be used such as items and magic has been made from the menu screen.

If it is not a list display request, for example, if it is a request for checking equipment or a request for saving game data, the process proceeds to step S7, executes a process corresponding to the request, and returns to step S4.

On the other hand, if it is a request to display a list of use objects in step S10, the flow advances to step S11 to display a list of use objects requested. FIG. 7 shows a list display example of the menu screen according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a list display screen of the menu screen according to the present embodiment.

In the list menu screen shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a selection area for selecting a desired menu from the detailed menus displayed in a list. Various detailed menu displays such as item display, magic display, and equipment display can be selected.

Reference numeral 72 denotes a display area of the detailed menu selected in the detailed menu selection area 71. In the example of FIG. 7, the case where magic is selected in the detailed menu selection area 71 is rearranged in the display area 72 of the detailed menu. The case where it is selected is illustrated. Reference numeral 73 denotes a detailed menu display of the rearrangement.

Next, in step S12, it is checked whether or not the instruction in the list display state is a reordering request. If the request is not a rearrangement request, the process proceeds to step S7, and a corresponding process is performed. For example, in the case of a use instruction by selecting a use target, it is checked whether or not the use target indicated can be used. If the use target can be used, the use target is used. , The time information and the use frequency information are integrated from the use time interval and stored. This integration performs the same processing as the processing of steps S20 to S22 described later.

If, for example, "use" is selected on the menu screen, a list of magics that can be used at the present time is displayed in a specified order. If no order is specified, for example, a list is displayed in order from the most usable one. Items are displayed in descending order of possession, while magic is displayed in descending order of available remaining times.

On the other hand, if it is a request for rearrangement in step S12, the flow advances to step S13 to check whether or not the requested rearrangement order is the frequency order. When the list display in order of frequency is selected, the process proceeds to step S14. For example, this is a case where “order by frequency” in the detailed menu display 73 for sorting is selected on the menu screen of FIG.

In step S14, the accumulated points held for each object to be used are compared, and the points are sorted and displayed so that the point with the highest point is at the top. This sorting instruction is reflected not only on the menu screen but also on the use target selection screen during battle. Then, the process returns to step S4 to advance the game.

On the other hand, if the request for rearranging the objects to be used is not in the order of frequency in step S13, the process proceeds to step S15.
Sort according to the request. For example, "do it yourself"
When the user selects "", the user designates the use object specifically and designates the display location of the designated display object. If the descending order is selected, the items are displayed in descending order of possession number, and the magic is displayed in descending order of the number of usable times. Then, the process proceeds to step S4.

On the other hand, if the game has entered the battle mode in step S5, the flow advances to step S17 to display a battle mode screen and start the head mode. Subsequent step S
At 18, it is checked whether or not a request to select a use target (designation request) has been made by the user's own character during execution of the game in the battle mode. If it is not a request to select a use target by the user's own character, the process proceeds to step S7, executes a corresponding process such as operation of the user's own character according to the instruction, and returns to step S4.

On the other hand, if it is a request to select an object to be used by the self-operated character in step S18, the flow advances to step S19, and if instructed in step S14 or S15, a list of the objects to be used selected in the changing order is displayed. For example, when a spell is selected, a list of spells that can be operated by the operation character is displayed on a part of the battle screen.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which a list of magics executable by the operation character is displayed in a part of the battle screen according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 8, reference numeral 82 denotes a display example of an enemy character, and reference numeral 83 denotes a display example of a list of available magic. Reference numeral 84 denotes a selection mark indicating the currently selected magic. In the present embodiment, a selection mark is displayed at the previously used magic position regardless of the list display. Then, when the selection mark is brought to a desired magic position and the selection button is pressed, an object to be used is determined, and the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the selected use object is used. For example, in the example of FIG. 8, the magic "figa" is executed. Then, in step S21, the number of times of use of the used object is used, the use interval is calculated from the last use time, the use frequency point is obtained, and this is integrated. When a plurality of items and magic are used, the number of times of use and the frequency point are calculated for each use object and integrated.

FIG. 9 shows an example of setting frequency points according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting frequency points in the present embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, 1 point is added when the usage frequency is every 10 hours, 3 points when the usage frequency is 5 hours, and 3 points when the usage frequency is 3 hours. Five points are given for each hour of use, and ten points are awarded.

The above points may be changed between the case where an item is used and the case where a magic is used, and further another point may be set. Further, this point may be deducted if the point is not used for a long time. In this way, the more frequently used, the higher the points.

As a result of this integration, if the list display is changed according to the sorting specification, the list display order is displayed in a new display order. In step S22, the usable amount is updated by subtracting the usable fee by the number of times of use.
Then, the process proceeds to step S4.

In the list display, especially in the battle mode, it is possible to quickly select a desired use object to carry out the battle in an advantageous manner, and the order of the list display is important.
In this regard, in the present embodiment, the same type list as in the past,
In addition to the list of the number of times of use, a list of the order of frequency becomes possible. When, for example, a magic is selected during a battle, the more frequently used magic is displayed, the easier it is to select. In addition, since the selection mark is displayed for the magic used last time in addition to the list display in the order of use frequency, the selection screen can be matched to the progress of the game in which the same magic is frequently used repeatedly.

The same is true for the item list display. Frequently used items rarely change suddenly, and similar items are often used with the same frequency. Since the item is displayed at the top, it is possible to easily instruct the selection and use of a desired item.

FIG. 10 shows a list display example of items in the order of frequency in the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example when the items are displayed in order of frequency according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows that the items displayed above are used more frequently, and the frequency points are accumulated more frequently. In the example of FIG. 10, “herb” is most frequently used, and hereinafter, “poisonous weed”, “mushroom”, and “horse feces”.

In the case of the conventional list display in the order of the number of pieces, “Uma-no-fun”, which is not so frequently used, comes to the top, but in the present embodiment, “herb” that is likely to be used is displayed at the top. Therefore, selection can be performed easily and quickly.

When the list display in the order of the frequency is selected, if the total frequency points are exactly the same, for example, the one with the largest number or the number of usable times is displayed at the top. Note that the present embodiment is not limited to the above example, and may be displayed in order from the most recently used one.

In addition, once, a list is displayed by sorting in order of frequency, and then “do it yourself” is selected to bring only some items or magic to the top or a desired position. Can be displayed as a list that is easier to use.

With the above control, for example, items to be used in the early stage of the game, items to be used in the middle of the game and the game, or items to be used in the late stage, and the frequency of use in the magic are naturally different, but the possibility of using them has disappeared. Since the display order of the objects is automatically lowered, it is possible to constantly display the most frequently used items at a higher rank.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, in the beginning of the game, as shown in FIG. 11A, an item having a relatively small effect, for example, "potion" is used, but as the game progresses, as shown in FIG. Items with great effect,
For example, the frequency of using the “high potion” increases, and a list can be displayed according to the use state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which the display changes as the game progresses when the items are displayed in order of frequency in the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the function of automatically rearranging according to the use frequency when displaying a list when selecting items or magical objects to be used. Can be realized, the most used one at the time is displayed at the top with the progress of the game, and the use target can be confirmed and selected very efficiently.

In this case, for example, if control is performed so as to reduce the accumulated points of the use objects that are not used for a certain period, a list of the use objects according to the use situation can be displayed. Furthermore, by making the selection mark the object of last use regardless of the frequency of use, very easy control can be performed when the same object of use is used last time.

[Other Embodiments] Although the present invention has been described in detail based on the embodiments and the modifications thereof, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and the modifications thereof. Needless to say, it can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the invention.

For example, in the above embodiment and its modifications, the case where the present invention is realized using a home game machine as a platform has been described. However, the present invention uses a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer or an arcade game machine as a platform. It may be realized.

In the above-described embodiment and its modifications, programs and data for realizing the present invention are stored on a CD.
-Stored in a ROM, and this CD-ROM was used as an information recording medium. However, the information recording medium is a CD-RO
The storage medium is not limited to M, but may be another magnetic or optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory that can be read by a computer, such as a magnetic disk or a ROM card.

Further, the programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form provided by a medium such as a CD-ROM that is detachable from a game machine or a computer. Save data is
Other devices connected via a communication line or the like, for example, may be received from a server group and recorded in a memory, or may be a memory of another device connected via a communication line or the like. Alternatively, the program or data may be recorded on the computer and the program or data may be used via a communication line or the like.

[0099]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the case of displaying a list when selecting an object to be used such as an item or magic, a function of automatically rearranging according to the frequency of use is provided. Can be realized, the most used one at the time is displayed at the top with the progress of the game, and the use target can be confirmed and selected very efficiently.

In this case, if the control is performed so as to reduce the accumulated points of the use objects that are not used for a certain period, a list of the use objects according to the use status can be displayed. Furthermore, by making the selection mark the object of last use regardless of the frequency of use, very easy control can be performed when the same object of use is used last time. It is possible to provide a highly hobby game device that can obtain a good game progress state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the input device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a network game system that provides a network-compatible game service according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a detailed configuration of a CD-ROM according to the embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a memory configuration of a main memory shown in FIG. 2 of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining execution control of an RPG according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a list display screen of a menu screen according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which a list of magics executable by the operation character is displayed in a part of the battle screen according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting frequency points in the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example when items are displayed in order of frequency according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which the display is changed as the game progresses when the items are displayed in order of frequency according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 2 Game device main body 3 Input device 4 CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) 5 Memory card 6 Output device 11 Main control part 12 RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 Interface part 14 Sound processing part 15 Graphic processing unit 16 CD-ROM drive 17 Communication interface 18 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 19 Bus 30 Controller 31 Four-way controller 32 ○ button 33 △ button 34 □ button 35 × button 36 Start button 37 Joystick 38 R1 button 39 R2 Button 40 L1 button 41 L2 button 42 Select button 61 Display screen 62 Speaker 99 Communication line 100 Network (Internet)

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Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A game device capable of executing a game according to a game program, comprising: a list display means for displaying a list of use targets of a character operated by a player; and an operation from a use target displayed using the list display means. Selecting means for selecting a use object to be used by a character, and display control means for controlling a display order of the list display use object on the list display means according to a use state of the use object selected by the selection means. A game device comprising: 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the list display means is capable of displaying a list of items used by the operation character. 3. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the list display means is capable of displaying a list of magic types used by the operation character. 4. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein the display control means sequentially displays a list of use objects having a high frequency of use by the operation character, and displays the list in a downward direction when the frequency of use decreases. A game device according to any one of the claims. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display mode control means for displaying, in a list display use target by said list display means, a use target selected last time in a manner distinguishable from other use targets. The game device according to claim 1. 6. A computer program executable on a game device, comprising: a list display program sequence for displaying a list of use targets of a character operated by a player; and a use target displayed using the list display program sequence. A selection program sequence for selecting a use target to be used by a character; and a display control for controlling a display order of the list display use target in the list display program sequence in accordance with a use state of the use target selected in the selection program sequence. A computer program comprising a program sequence. 7. A computer program executable on a game device, comprising: a list display program sequence for displaying a list of use targets of a character operated by a player; and a use target displayed using the list display program sequence. A control program sequence for selecting and using a use target to be used by a character, and controlling a display order of the list display use target in the list display means according to a use state of the selected use target. And a computer program. 8. The computer program according to claim 6, wherein the list display program sequence has a function of displaying a list of items used by the operation character. 9. The computer program according to claim 6, wherein the list display program sequence has a function of displaying a list of magic types used by the operation character. 10. The display control program sequence according to claim 6, wherein the display is sequentially displayed in a list from a use target having a high frequency of use by the operation character, and is displayed downward when the frequency of use is low. Computer program according to any of the above. 11. A display mode control program sequence for displaying, in a list display program sequence, a use target selected last time in a manner distinguishable from other use targets. The computer program according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein: 12. A computer-readable recording medium for storing computer-readable game execution information, comprising: a list display program sequence for displaying a list of use targets of characters operated by a player; and using the list display program sequence. A selection program sequence for selecting a use target to be used by the operation character from the displayed use target; and a list display use target in the list display program sequence according to a use state of the use target selected in the selection program sequence. A computer-readable recording medium for recording a display control program sequence for controlling a display order. 13. A computer-readable recording medium for storing computer-readable game execution information, comprising: a list display program sequence for displaying a list of use targets of characters operated by a player; and a list display program sequence. A control program for selecting a use target to be used by the operation character from the displayed use target and causing the operation character to use the control target, and controlling a display order of the list display use target in the list display means according to the use state of the selected use target. A computer-readable recording medium for recording a sequence. 14. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 12, wherein the list display program sequence realizes a function of displaying a list of items used by the operation character. 15. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 11, wherein the list display program sequence realizes a function of displaying a list of magic types used by the operation character. 16. The display control program sequence realizes a function in which the display control means sequentially displays a list of use objects frequently used by an operation character in a list, and displays the list downward when the use frequency decreases. The computer-readable recording medium according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein: 17. A method for recording a display mode control program sequence for displaying, in the list display program sequence, a target object selected last time in a manner distinguishable from other use targets in the list display program sequence. The computer-readable recording medium according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein: 18. A game control method for a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program, comprising: a list display unit for displaying a list of use targets of a character operated by a player, wherein the list is displayed using the list display unit. Selecting a use target to be used by the operation character from the use target, and controlling a display order of the list display use target on the list display means according to a use state of the selected use target. Game control method. 19. The game control method according to claim 18, wherein the list control by the list display means includes a list display of items used by the operating character. 20. The game control method according to claim 18, wherein the list control by the list display means includes a list display of a magic type used by the operating character. 21. The display control means sequentially displays a list of use objects that are frequently used by the operation character in a list,
21. The game control method according to claim 18, wherein when the frequency of use decreases, the information is displayed below. 22. The object of use selected last time among the objects for list display by the list display means is displayed in a manner distinguishable from other objects for use. 22. The game control method according to any one of 21.