JP2004097680A - Game program and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To plan communication between players by executing a reproduction play of another player. <P>SOLUTION: An operation signal recording means LSP records an operation signal concerning a plurality of characters in a storage device 15 for respective characters in order. A character control means GSP refers to the recorded operation signal corresponding to respective plurality of characters by a first signal processing means GSP and a second signal processing means RPP. Thus, accurate action corresponding to respective characters at the time of reproduction play can be reproduced since the correspondence relation between the character and the operation signal is maintained even if a plurality of operation characters which the player operates and the other characters appear. Furthermore, the plurality of characters can exist and act in a same game space, and communication between players can be planned. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game program that can be played by causing a character to act in a game space in a game program such as a role playing game or an adventure game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game system such as a fighting game or a race game in which game play contents performed by the player can be recorded and the recorded play contents can be reproduced and enjoyed later. In addition, recently, “Plays the Time Sweeper (Development: Artoon Co., Ltd., Sales: Microsoft)” is a type in which the play play character is automatically operated in the same game space where the player character is operated. Is also known (see Non-Patent Document 1, for example).
[0003]
[Non-Patent Document 1]
Toshiyasu Hirasawa, “Electronic Entertainment Expo 2002 field report, Xbox's first full-scale 3D action game“ Blinx The Time Sweeper ”impression, incorporating elements of time, realizing a new strategy”, [online], May 24, 2002 , GAME Watch, [searched September 5, 2002], Internet <URL: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/200box24/xbox4.htm>
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Recently, a communication type game in which a plurality of players can communicate with each other through a game has become popular, and there is a demand for incorporating the above-described playback play system in this type of game. However, the conventional reproduction play merely reproduces one's own play, and does not contribute to the purpose of communicating with a plurality of players. However, in order to make it possible for another player to play and play, it is necessary to devise data management that is not available in the prior art.
[0005]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game program in which another player can play and play and can communicate with each other.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of characters (e.g. C _S , C _F ) For each separate player (eg P _S , P _F Character assigning means (CSP) assigned to
The plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) (For example, P) _F ) Is assigned to the operation character (for example, C _F Operation character selection means (GSP) to be selected as
In the game space set in the main memory (5), the plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) And these characters (for example, C _S , C _F Character control means (GSP) for causing the player to act in the game space based on the operation signal (SG);
The plurality of characters (for example, C) to be acted on by the character control means (GSP) _S , C _F ) For an operation signal (SG) _S , C _F ) Operation signal recording means (LSP) for recording in the storage device (15) every time and in order,
A signal input via the input device (14) is converted into the operation character (for example, C _F First signal processing means (GSP) to be referred to by the character control means (GSP) as an operation signal (SG) for
The operation signal already recorded in the storage device (15) (for example, SG shown in FIG. 3A). _S ) For the plurality of characters (e.g., C _S , C _F ) Other than the operation character (for example, C _S ) Is configured as a game program (CGP) characterized in that the computer (1) is operated as second signal processing means (RPP) to be referred to by the character control means (GSP) as an operation signal (SG). .
[0007]
The invention of claim 2 is the game program (CGP) according to claim 1,
Scenario control means (GSP) for controlling a game scenario having a branch;
In response to a branch of the game scenario (for example, point B shown in FIG. 2), an operation signal (for example, SG shown in FIG. 3A) already recorded in the storage device (15). _S ) Based on the character (e.g. C _S ) Behavior reproducibility determination means (GSP) for determining reproducibility of the behavior of
The character (for example, C) is determined by the action reproducibility determining means (GSP). _S ) When it is determined that the action cannot be reproduced, the character (for example, C _S The game program (CGP) is characterized in that the computer (1) is operated as a character pause control means (RPP) that pauses the action of.
[0008]
The invention of claim 3 is the game program (CGP) according to claim 1,
The second signal processing means (RPP) is an operation signal (for example, SG shown in FIG. 3A) at the time of the previous play already recorded in the storage device (15). _S ) For the plurality of characters (e.g., C _S , C _F ) Other than the operation character (for example, C _S ) Is referred to as the operation signal (SG) for the character control means (GSP), and is configured as a game program (CGP).
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device (1) comprising a computer having a main storage device (5), an input device (14), and a storage device (15) that is the same as or different from the main storage device (5).
A plurality of characters used in the game (for example, C _S , C _F ) For each separate player (eg P _S , P _F Character assigning means (2, CSP) assigned to
The plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) (For example, P) _F ) Is assigned to the operation character (for example, C _F Operation character selection means (2, GSP) to be selected as
In the game space set in the main memory (5), the plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) And these characters (for example, C _S , C _F Character control means (2, GSP) that causes an action in the game space based on the operation signal (SG);
The plurality of characters (for example, C) to be acted on by the character control means (2, GSP) _S , C _F ) For an operation signal (SG) _S , C _F ) And an operation signal recording means (2, LCP) for recording in the storage device (15) every time and in order.
A signal input through the input device (14) is converted into the operation character (for example, C _F ) First signal processing means (2, GSP) to be referred to by the character control means (2, GSP) as an operation signal (SG),
The operation signal already recorded in the storage device (15) (for example, SG shown in FIG. 3A). _S ) For the plurality of characters (e.g., C _S , C _F ) Other than the operation character (for example, C _S And a second signal processing means (2, RPP) that is referred to by the character control means (2, GSP) as an operation signal (SG) for the game device (1). .
[0010]
【The invention's effect】
According to the invention of claim 1 or 4, a plurality of characters (for example, C) to be acted on by the character control means (GSP) _S , C _F ) Is recorded in the storage device (15) for each character and in order, so that the player (eg P _F ) Operated by an operation character (for example, C _F ) And other characters (eg C _S ) Even if multiple characters appear, _S , C _F ) And the operation signal (SG) are maintained, so that each character (eg, C _S , C _F ) Can be reproduced accurately. As a result, characters other than the player who is operating (for example, C _S ) And play and play your own operation character (for example, C _F ) Can exist and act in the same game space, and communication between players is realized.
[0011]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in a situation where playback play fails due to scenario branching, a corresponding character (for example, C _S ) Is suspended, so that the game play can be continued without causing any program abnormality.
[0012]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the playback play is performed according to the previous play content, different players (for example, C _S , C _F ) Is used in such a manner that it is played alternately at intervals of time, it is advantageous because a plurality of players can communicate at intervals of time.
[0013]
Note that the numbers in parentheses are for the sake of convenience indicating the corresponding elements in the drawings, and therefore the present description is not limited to the descriptions on the drawings.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a consumer game machine to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of play contents, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of a log file. Is the operation character C _S A log file that records the play contents of the operation of (b), (b) is the operation character C _F FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode on the display by the game program according to the present invention.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 as a computer has a CPU 2 mainly composed of a microprocessor unit. The CPU 2 is connected to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 4 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 5 as main storage devices via a bus 3. The ROM 4 stores an operating system as a program necessary for overall operation control of the game machine 1 and data necessary for its execution. The RAM 5 stores a game program and data read from a CD-ROM 6 as a storage medium via a CD-ROM reader 7. In the RAM 5, an area for temporarily storing various information necessary for the progress of the game is set according to a program read from the CD-ROM 6. Further, the image data read from the CD-ROM 6 and processed by the CPU 2 is also recorded in a predetermined video area secured in the RAM 5. A RAM dedicated to display processing may be provided separately. The game program may be supplied by a semiconductor memory, a DVD-ROM, or other various storage media instead of the CD-ROM 6.
[0016]
In addition, an image processing device 8 and a sound processing device 9 are connected to the CPU 2 via the bus 3. The image processing device 8 reads the image data from the video area of the RAM 5 and draws the game screen on the frame memory 10, and converts the drawn image into a video signal for displaying on the display 11 to give a predetermined timing. To output. The sound processing device 9 converts sound data on the CD-ROM 6 read by the CD-ROM reader 7 into a predetermined analog sound signal and outputs it from the speaker 12. In addition, the sound processing device 9 generates sound effect data and musical sound data in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 2, converts the data into an analog signal, and outputs the analog signal from the speaker 12. As the display 11 and the speaker 12, a household television receiver and a speaker attached thereto are generally used.
[0017]
A controller 14 and an external memory 15 are detachably connected to the bus 3 via an interface 13. The controller 14 is provided with an operation member that receives an operation by the player. For example, a cross key 14a and a push button switch 14b for inputting up, down, left and right directions are provided as operation members. The controller 14 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation state of the operation members 14a and 14b at a constant cycle (for example, 1/60 seconds), and the CPU 2 determines the operation state of the controller 14 based on the signal. The external memory 15 is composed of, for example, a memory card or a hard disk having a semiconductor memory element that can be rewritten and stored, and a log file LF in which past play contents are recorded is recorded in accordance with an instruction from the player. The The external memory 15 may be provided as an element constituting a portable game machine that can be attached to and detached from the interface 13.
[0018]
In the CD-ROM 6, a game program CGP for causing the game machine 1 to function as a computer is recorded in advance. The game program CGP includes an image display program ANP, a game progress program GSP, a character selection program CSP, and a log file creation. It has programs such as a program LSP and a reproduction play control program RPP. In the data area in the game program CGP, data such as character data CD including data necessary for display / operation of the operation character is recorded.
[0019]
In the game machine 1 having the above configuration, when a predetermined initialization operation (for example, a power-on operation) is performed, the CPU 2 first executes a predetermined initialization process according to the program in the ROM 4. When initialization is completed, the CPU 2 starts reading the game program CGP stored in the CD-ROM 6 and starts game processing according to the program.
[0020]
For example, when the game process is started, if the player selects “New Game” (a mode in which a game is started from the beginning including game environment settings, etc.), a plurality of characters used during the game are assigned to different players. Processing is performed. In this game program CGP, it is possible to enjoy a game by assigning characters only to one player. However, as an example for explaining the feature of the present invention, an embodiment in which characters are assigned to a plurality of players is appropriate. Therefore, in this embodiment, only the case of assigning characters for a plurality of players will be described. Also, for the sake of simple explanation, two players P _S , P _F The case will be described.
[0021]
The CPU 2 reads the character selection program CSP constituting the subroutine of the game program CGP, calls character selection screen data (not shown) from the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. _S , P _F A character selection screen (not shown) that displays a plurality of characters that can be selected is displayed on the display 11.
[0022]
First, player P _S Assigns a character. Player P _S Is operated by the controller 14 based on the displayed character selection screen, for example, the character C having the form shown in FIG. _S Is input from the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. 1 based on the character selection program CSP. _S Character data CD corresponding to _S Call.
[0023]
Player P _S The player P, such as his / her name and nickname, is displayed via the character selection screen. _S Name NM that identifies _S Enter. In response to this, the CPU 2 uses the name NM. _S Character C selected based on _S Character data CD corresponding to _S Character data CD so that can be searched _S The name NM _S And store it in the data area. Thereafter, the player P _S When playing the play contents of the log file LF or continuing the game from the saved data, the name NM _S Is associated with the character data CD _S Is called and character C selected first _S Will be operated continuously. That is, the selected character C _S Is player P _S Assigned to.
[0024]
Subsequently, player P _F Assigns a character. Player P _S To player P _F After the operation of the controller 14 is handed over to the player P _F Based on the operation by the player P _S The character selection screen is displayed on the display 11 in accordance with the character selection program CSP as in the case of. The player P has already been added to the character selection screen so that characters are not assigned between the players. _S Character C selected by _S A plurality of other characters are displayed in a freely selectable manner. Player P _F Is, for example, the operation character C in the mode shown in FIG. _F When the instruction to select is input, the CPU 2 performs the character C as described above. _F Character data CD corresponding to _F Is called from the data area shown in FIG. _F Name NM _F And stored in association with the character C _F Is player P _F Assigned to.
[0025]
When the control for assigning characters ends, the game mode is shifted to an actual game mode. In the game mode, only one player can play the game at a time. First, based on the game progress program GSP, the CPU 2 calls operation character selection screen data (not shown) from the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. _S , P _F Character C assigned to _S , C _F An operation character selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the display 11. As a result, a player who plays a game operates the controller 14 via the displayed selection screen and inputs the name NM, thereby making the character assigned to him / her an operable character (operation character). select.
[0026]
For example, player P _S The case where the player plays will be described. According to the selection screen, the player P _S Is the operation character C assigned to me _S Select. By this selection, the player P is played in the game space. _S Based on the operation of the controller 14 by the controller, the operation character C _S Can be operated, and the game mode is started.
[0027]
Player P _S Depresses the cross key 14a or the push button switch 14b of the controller 14, and the operation character C _S A predetermined signal for operating is input. In response to this, the CPU 2 determines the operation character C based on the game progress program GSP. _S Reference is made to the input predetermined signal as the operation signal SG for. Therefore, based on the image display program ANP, the operation character C _S A video depicting the game space in which the character is placed is displayed on the display 11 via the image display processing device 8, and the placed operation character C is displayed. _S Are controlled in accordance with the operation signal SG.
[0028]
As an example of the character mode, the character C shown in FIGS. _S , C _F However, any object may be used as long as it is an object that can be acted upon in accordance with the operation of the player in the game space when selected as the operation character. For example, it can be expressed in various forms such as imaginary creatures such as monsters and fairies, anthropomorphic inanimate creatures such as robots, and simple objects such as stones and drops, as well as creatures such as humans and animals. . For example, the object is composed of a set of polygons when expressed in 3DCG, or is composed of sprites or the like when expressed in 2DCG, both of which are drawn together with a background image and displayed on the display 11. The
[0029]
And the operation character C _S In response to the predetermined action, various commands CM relating to the scenario progress stored in the game progress program GSP are issued. As a result, for example, the operation character C _S Item acquisition and events are controlled on the display 11 in sequence, and the game proceeds.
[0030]
As the game starts, the CPU 2 reads the log file creation program LSP in the game program CGP, and at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1/60 second interval) from the start of the game mode, the cross key 14a and the push button switch 14b. Log file LF for sequentially recording operation signals SG (input values) in response to pressing of _S Create
[0031]
For example, the player P _S However, as shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that the play contents are advanced in the order of A → B → C → D. At the point A that is the start point of the game mode, that is, the elapsed time t shown in FIG. _A (It is not necessary to record the time in the actual log file LF, and the “elapsed time” shown in FIG. 3 is for convenience of explanation. Note that the elapsed time is recorded in the log file LF as another method. It is theoretically possible to)) Player P _S Is operated by the controller 14 via the controller 14. _S An operation signal SG1 for causing the to walk is input. In response to this, the CPU 2 operates the operation character C corresponding to the operation signal SG1 based on the game progress program GSP. _S The walking motion is generated with reference to the motion data, and display control is performed via the image processing device 8 or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. _S Image PC showing how the person walks _A Are displayed on the display 11 and, based on the log file creation program LSP, as shown in FIG. _S Record sequentially.
[0032]
Next, the elapsed time t shown in FIG. _B Player P _S When the operation signal SG2 is input by the operation, the operation character C is operated by this operation. _S Enters a certain area in the game coordinate space (the point B shown in FIG. 2 is reached). The CPU 2 operates the operation character C based on the game progress program GSP. _S Determines whether or not the user has entered the specific area every predetermined time, and the operation character C _S A command CM1 (see FIG. 3 (a)) for starting a predetermined event is issued upon entering. Then, a module related to the predetermined event is executed based on the command CM1.
[0033]
By the way, the game progress program GSP advances the game according to preset game scenario data. The game scenario data has a predetermined branch, for example, the point B shown in FIG. 2 corresponding to the branch of the game scenario. , The game scenario is controlled to proceed in the route B → C or B → D. Therefore, based on the game progress program GSP, for example, the CPU 2 cannot advance to the point D unless the operating character fights and wins (that is, the game progresses to the point C and the game is over). The enemy character C shown in FIG. _T Is placed in the game space and thus an image PC showing this _B1 Is displayed on the display 11 via the image processing device 8. FIG. 3A shows the elapsed time t. _B The command CM1 issued is described for convenience of explanation, and it is not necessary to describe such a command in the actual log file LF.
[0034]
As a result of the battle, the operation character C _S Is the enemy character C _T Since CPU2 was defeated, for example, as shown in FIG. _S Is enemy character C _T Image PC showing the form defeated _B2 Is displayed on the display 11 via the image processing device 8. Thereby, CPU2 issues command CM2 shown to Fig.3 (a) based on the game progress program GSP, and branches a game scenario to the route B-> C shown in FIG. Then, at the point C shown in FIG. 2, that is, the elapsed time t shown in FIG. _C Player P _S Inputs the operation signal SG3, and the operation signal SG3 is input to the log file LF. _S Suppose that the game is over when it is recorded.
[0035]
Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, as a scenario that proceeds in the order of A → B → C, the operation signals SG1,..., SG3 (SG3) shown in FIG. _S ) Are sequentially recorded every predetermined time (when the operation signal SG is not input, a Null value is recorded). In order to increase the efficiency of access time, the log file LF is recorded in the RAM 5 during the game, and from the RAM 5 to the external memory every predetermined amount, every predetermined time, or at the end of the game. 15 may be transferred and stored. FIG. 3A shows the log file LF. _S The essential information is “Operation character C”. _S Operation signal SG _S Only. As described above, “elapsed time” and “command” are descriptions for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and are not necessarily required for the actual log file LF.
[0036]
Player P _F However, when the controller 14 is operated to select “Load Game” (a mode in which play is performed based on reproduction of play contents by the log file LF), the CPU 2 is recorded during the previous play based on the reproduction play control program RPP. Log file LF _S Is called from the external memory 15.
[0037]
By the way, in the game of this embodiment as well as the conventional game, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during play, the status information at that time can be recorded in the external memory 15. This status information is called save data, and recording the save data in the external memory 15 based on the operation of the player is called saving. In a normal game, this save can be performed any number of times in one play, and when saving multiple times, new save data is recorded in the form of overwriting the previous save data. In the embodiment, based on the game program CGP, status information is automatically saved regardless of the player's operation when “New Game” or “Load Game” is started, in addition to the above-described saving in the normal game. It has become. This save data will be referred to as start save data. The starting save data is recorded in the external memory 15 separately from the save data in the normal game.
[0038]
Therefore, based on the reproduction play control program RPP, the log file LF described above is used. _S Together with the call from the external memory 15, the save data at the start recorded separately in the external memory 15 is called. As already described in the present embodiment, the previous play is “New Game” and the player is the player P. _S Therefore, based on the start save data, the player P _S Character C by _S Is placed. Player P _F However, the character C is displayed on the operation character selection screen described above. _F Is selected as the operation character, so that the player P _F Operation character C by _F Also said character C _S Is placed at the same starting point. For example, as shown in FIG. _S Along with the operation character C _F Is an image PC placed in the game space _A 'Is displayed on the display 11. Then player P _F The game mode is started (at this point, new start save data is recorded).
[0039]
First, according to the playback play control program RPP, the log file LF _S The input value from the controller 14 described in (1) is the operation signal SG shown in FIG. _S ) Sequentially reproduced, character C _S Since the game progress program GSP for controlling the character C is referred to, the character C _S Regarding the previous player P _S Character C with the same content as operated by the controller 14 _S Is automatically operated. On the other hand, the player P who is actually operating the controller 14 _F The operation by the operation character C _F Made against. As a result, the operation character C is placed in the game space. _F Character C other than _S Each character C _S , C _F And the correspondence between the operation signal SG and each character C _S , C _F Accurate behavior corresponding to can be reproduced.
[0040]
For example, the elapsed time t shown in FIG. _A Player P _F Is the operation character C _F When the operation signal SG10 that causes the player to walk is input, the CPU 2 operates the operation character C corresponding to the input operation signal SG10 based on the game progress program GSP. _F The walking motion is generated with reference to the motion data, and display control is performed via the image processing device 8 or the like. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4D, the operation character C _F Automatically operated character C _S The operation character C _F Character C _S Can be accompanied.
[0041]
Then, along with the reproduction of the play contents described above, the CPU 2 performs the log file LF based on the log file creation program LFP. _S Player P _F A new operation signal SG10,... In response to depression of the cross key 14a or the push button switch 14b by the player P _F Are sequentially recorded at predetermined time intervals from the start of the game mode.
[0042]
Further, the character in the game possesses an item such as “camera”, and the “camera” saves the drawn image from the character subjective viewpoint as “photograph” in the external memory 15 or the like as displayable image data. Although there is a known technique, the operation character C possessing the “camera” by applying the photographing with the “camera” to the above-described embodiment. _F Is the character C being played _S It is possible to shoot the figure. In this way, it is possible to take a commemorative photo of a character from the viewpoint of another person, and the interest of the game is enhanced even if it is not just a play content.
[0043]
Furthermore, the operation character C _F Is the character C as described above. _S For example, the character C _S Is moving along the route A → B shown in FIG. _F Character C _F It is possible to arrive at the point B shown in FIG. As already described in the previous play content, the character C _S Is the enemy character C at point B _T Encounter and battle, character C _S Is defeated, so it reaches point C and the game is over.
[0044]
For example, the player P _F Is the elapsed time t shown in FIG. _B '(T shown in Fig. 3 (a) _B When the operation signal SG20 is input through the controller 14 in the previous elapsed time), the operation character C _F Enters a specific area corresponding to the point B shown in FIG. That is, character C _F As a result of reaching the point B, the command CM1 shown in FIG. 3B for executing the battle event is issued by the determination based on the game progress program GSP, and the enemy character C _T Appears and battle begins. Here, for example, the player P _F Is the player P _S If it is higher, the operation character C in the battle _F When the game progresses, the game progress program GSP issues a command CM3 shown in FIG. 3B, and branches the game scenario along the route B → D shown in FIG. Thereby, the operation character C _F Will proceed to point D instead of point C in FIG.
[0045]
After that, elapsed time t _B , Character C during playback play _S Reaches point B, but already has enemy character C _T Since the game is defeated, no battle event is generated by the determination based on the game program CGP. That is, log file LF _S Operation signal SG generated based on _S Will not be accepted. The game progress program GSP is a log file LF _S Operation signal SG generated based on _S When the reproduction failure state is detected, the reproduction play control program RPP interrupts the reproduction play. Specifically, character C _S Becomes a resting state at the point B. Thereby, it is possible to continue the game play without causing an abnormality of the game program CGP.
[0046]
Player P _F Is the operation character C _F Go to point D to save and end game play. This player P _F As shown in FIG. 3B, the log recording in the play by the operation character C is first performed. _F Operation signal SG for _F (Signal received and received from the controller 14) is the log file LF _S Recorded as'. Character C _S Operation signal (log file LF _S Signal generated based on log file LF _S Is overwritten as.
[0047]
After that, the player P _S But player P _F In the same manner as above, select “Load Game” and log file LF from the external memory 15 _S Suppose you want to play the play contents by calling the save data at the start with '. The reproduction play control program RPP is a log file LF shown in FIG. _S Operation signal SG _F Are sequentially reproduced and referred to by the game progress program GSP. As a result, the character C _F Is automatically operated in the game space, and as described above, the enemy character C _T Is displayed on the display 11. Thus, by the determination based on the game progress program GSP, the game scenario is branched from the route B to D shown in FIG. _S Can play in a new game space of route B → D.
[0048]
As a result, it is possible to play and play characters other than the player who is operating, and to make them exist and act in the same game space as their own operating characters, thereby realizing communication between players. For example, as described above, the father can reproduce the log file LF played by the child and experience the play contents experienced by the child via the operation character of the father.
[0049]
In addition, the player can perform playback play according to the previous play contents of other players alternately at intervals of time, and a plurality of players can communicate at intervals of time. For example, as described above, the father and the child can play back each other's play contents alternately, branch the game scenario, and advance the game to communicate.
[0050]
In the game space of the play content to be played, the player can enjoy the play by operating the same character as the character played by the play.
[0051]
That is, the player P _S When the character operated through the controller 14 and the character to be played are the same, two identical characters may be arranged in the game space. Although these characters are visually the same, they are treated as separate characters for data identification. As a result, it becomes possible to operate the player's character and photograph the appearance of the player's character being played and played with the camera (item in the game).
[0052]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example of operation in which one player operates an operation character has been described. However, a plurality of (for example, two) players each operate a plurality of (for example, two) operation characters assigned thereto. It is also possible to do so. Thereby, each operation signal SG for these operation characters is recorded in the log file LF for each character in the order, and the actions of the plurality of characters can be reproduced by reproduction play.
[0053]
For example, a player other than the father and son plays the operation character C _F , C _S The log file LF in which each operation signal SG is recorded is reproduced. In the game space by play play, together with the operation characters assigned to other players, the character C _F , C _S Is placed. The other player operates his / her operation character to display the parent / child figure (that is, the operation character C). _F , C _S ) Can be taken with a camera (items in the game), and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
[0054]
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described as a game program. However, any software program including various programs CSP, RPP,... In the game program CGP and hardware that allows the software to function are described above. Of course, the present invention can be applied to the game apparatus 1 as well as the game program.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a consumer game machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of progress of play content;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of a log file, where (a) shows an operation character C _S A log file that records the play contents of the operation of (b), (b) is the operation character C _F This is a log file that records the play contents of the operation.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode on a display by a game program according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 …… Computer, game device (game machine)
2 ...... Character assignment means, operation character selection means, character control means, operation signal recording means, first signal processing means, second signal processing means (CPU)
5. Main memory (RAM)
14 …… Input device (controller)
15 …… Storage device (external memory)
C _S , C _F ...... Multiple characters
C _F ...... Operating characters
C _S ... Characters other than operation characters
CGP …… Game program
CSP ...... Character allocation means (character selection program)
GSP: Operation character selection means, character control means, first signal processing means, scenario control means, action reproducibility determination means (game progress program)
LSP …… Operation signal recording means (log file creation program)
P _S , P _F ...... Player
P _F ...... Players that play games
RPP: second signal processing means, character pause control means (reproduction play control program)
SG …… Operation signal

Claims (4)

A character assigning means for assigning a plurality of characters used in the game to different players;
An operation character selection means for selecting, as an operation character, a character assigned to a player who performs the game play among the plurality of characters during game play;
Character control means for arranging the plurality of characters in a game space set in a main storage device and causing the characters to act in the game space based on an operation signal;
Operation signal recording means for recording operation signals relating to the plurality of characters to be acted on by the character control means on a storage device for each character and in order;
First signal processing means for causing the character control means to refer to a signal input via the input device as an operation signal for the operation character;
Operating the computer as a second signal processing means for causing the character control means to refer to the operation signal already recorded in the storage device as an operation signal for a character other than the operation character among the plurality of characters. Feature game program. The game program according to claim 1, further comprising:
Scenario control means for controlling a game scenario having a branch;
Action reproducibility determination means for determining reproducibility of the action of the character based on an operation signal already recorded in the storage device according to the branch of the game scenario;
A game program for operating a computer as character pause control means for pausing a behavior of the character when the behavior reproduction possibility judging means determines that the behavior of the character cannot be reproduced. The game program according to claim 1, further comprising:
The second signal processing means causes the character control means to refer to an operation signal at the time of the previous play already recorded in the storage device as an operation signal for a character other than the operation character among the plurality of characters. A game program characterized by that. In a game device comprising a main storage device, an input device, and a computer having the same or different storage device as the main storage device,
A character assigning means for assigning a plurality of characters used in the game to different players;
An operation character selection means for selecting, as an operation character, a character assigned to a player who performs the game play among the plurality of characters during game play;
Character control means for arranging the plurality of characters in a game space set in the main storage device and causing the characters to act in the game space based on an operation signal;
Operation signal recording means for recording operation signals relating to the plurality of characters to be acted on by the character control means for each character and in order in the storage device;
First signal processing means for causing the character control means to refer to a signal input via the input device as an operation signal for the operation character;
And second signal processing means for causing the character control means to refer to an operation signal already recorded in the storage device as an operation signal for a character other than the operation character among the plurality of characters. A game device.

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