JP2005006976A - Game program, game device and recording medium recording the game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game program, a game device and a recording medium recording the game program with a high possibility to make a player interested in a battle in a game, allowing the player to sustain the interest in the battle till the final stage of the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game program makes a computer function as a vicarious control means for controlling the battle between player characters A-G and an opponent character so that the player characters A-G, other than a player character which is the object of the attack of the opponent character, attack the opponent character in place of the object player character in the battle when a prescribed condition is satisfied. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game program, a game apparatus, and a recording medium on which the game program is recorded, and in particular, displays a plurality of characters on a display screen and advances a game by allowing a player to select a character's action form. The present invention relates to a game program, a game apparatus, and a recording medium on which the game program is recorded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a virtual world of a game on the screen of a computer or TV device, a player inputs a command by operating means such as a controller to manipulate a character appearing in the game, and advance a preset story Various games are being offered. Such a game is generally referred to as “RPG” (Role Playing Game).
[0003]
Such an RPG includes a battle scene in which a character operated by a player (hereinafter referred to as a “main character”) and an enemy character controlled by a computer are included. It is generally known to acquire money and advance the story while raising the character level.
[0004]
In this type of RPG battle scene, the attack performed by the main character is uniquely determined by the setting of the ability according to the level of the main character and the attack power according to the possessed item (weapon, magic, etc.). The behavior mode of the subsequent character is automatically processed according to the character behavior control algorithm included in the game program by the computer based on the selected command.
[0005]
However, in an RPG equipped with such a battle scene, a large number of battles must be repeated until the ending, and at the end of the game, the player may become tired and lose concentration or become bored. For this reason, there has been proposed a game apparatus that enhances the interest of the entire game and allows the player to maintain the interest until the end of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this game apparatus, for example, after the player selects an “attack” command, a circular variable display area called a judgment ring is displayed, and a rotating bar passes over a timing area set in a predetermined angle range. A technique in which the main character attacks the enemy character by performing button operations at times is sometimes used.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-200334 A
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, there is a demand for a game device that enhances the interest of the entire game from a viewpoint different from the game device that improves the technical intervention of the player in the above-described RPG game and enhances the interest of the entire game.
[0008]
For example, in the conventional game device as described above, since the hit point (numerical data indicating the state of the main character; hereinafter referred to as “HP”) remains, the main character can perform various commands such as attack and item use. The main character that has lost the point can no longer act. Therefore, in a battle scene, when a certain main character A is drowned by an attack from an enemy character, the main character B who is a friend of the enemy character There is a method in which control is performed so as to take an action to receive an attack instead.
[0009]
However, in the game device as described above, the above-described control is not performed unless the player selects a “song” command. In other words, the above control is not performed unless the “scramble” command is selected by command input. Therefore, if the timing for selecting a command that restores HP is missed, the main character A will die and the enemy character will be Experience values that can be obtained when defeated may not be obtained. For this reason, the character level of the main character whose HP is set low is hard to rise, and the player gets tired of the game, and there is a possibility that the player cannot keep the interest until the end of the game.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a game program, a game apparatus, and a game program that are more likely to be interested in the battle and that allow the player to continue the interest until the end of the game. An object is to provide a recording medium on which a game program is recorded.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the game program, the game apparatus, and the recording medium on which the game program of the present invention is recorded have an enemy when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle between the player character and the enemy character. A player character other than the player character that is the target of the attack by the character is provided with a surrogate control unit that performs control as a surrogate for the attack on the player character that is the target of the attack.
[0012]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
[0013]
(1) An operation means (for example, the controller 4) that can be operated by the player is provided, and a player character (for example, the main character A111) and an enemy are displayed on the screen (for example, the display 16) of an existing or separately provided display device. A character (enemy character 114) is displayed, and an action mode (for example, movement on a map, “attack” in a battle scene) for any of the player characters in response to an operation input (for example, a command) from the operation means, A game program executed by a computer that determines a game such as “special” and advances the game on the screen, for example, a battle between the player character and the enemy character (for example, a battle scene as shown in FIG. 6) , A predetermined condition (for example, a “cover” condition table in FIG. 38 to be described later, FIG. 3 to be described later). Player character (for example, player character) other than the player character (for example, player character A111) that is the target of attack by the enemy character when all of ST9, ST134, ST136, and ST139 are satisfied. B112, etc.), a substitution control means (for example, CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, DVD-ROM 31, memory card 32, etc., which will be described later in detail) performs a substitution control for the player character that is the target of the attack. A game program for causing the computer to function as a process for performing ST141 of the above.
[0014]
(2) In the game program described in (1), the substitution control means uses the enemy character based on different conditions (for example, a “cover” condition table in FIG. 38 described later) according to the player character. A game program characterized in that a player character other than the player character that is the target of the attack performs control as a substitute for the attack on the player character that is the target of the attack.
[0015]
(3) In the game program described in (1) or (2), the frequency represents the frequency of battles performed in cooperation between the player characters in the battle between the player character and the enemy character, and a numerical value under a predetermined condition. The computer functions as cooperation parameter storage means (for example, a CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, DVD-ROM 31, memory card 32, etc., details of the cooperation parameter table shown in FIG. 36, which will be described later). The game program characterized in that the substitution control means performs the substitution control in proportion to the linkage parameter (for example, a process of performing ST139 in FIG. 39 to be described later).
[0016]
(4) An operation means that can be operated by the player, and a player character and an enemy character are displayed on a screen of an existing or separately provided display device, and an action on any one of the player characters in response to an operation input from the operation means A device main body that determines a form and advances a game on the screen, and the device main body is configured to play the game according to the enemy character when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle between the player character and the enemy character. A game apparatus comprising: a substitution control means for performing a control in which a player character other than the attacked player character substitutes an attack on the attacked player character.
[0017]
(5) An operation unit operable by the player is provided, and a player character and an enemy character are displayed on a screen of an existing or separately provided display device, and any one of the player characters according to an operation input from the operation unit. A computer-readable recording medium that records a game program executed by a computer that determines a behavior form for the game and advances the game on the screen, and has a predetermined condition in a battle between the player character and the enemy character. When the above conditions are satisfied, the computer functions as a substitute control means for performing control in which a player character other than the player character targeted by the enemy character becomes a substitute for the attack on the player character targeted by the attack. It is characterized by A computer-readable recording medium on which a game program is recorded.
[0018]
[Effects of the present invention]
According to the invention of (1), (4) or (5), even when the player character is in an unfavorable state, control is performed so that another teammate player character substitutes for an attack from the enemy character under a predetermined condition. Therefore, for example, the chance that an experience value or the like cannot be acquired due to the death of a player character having a low character level and a low HP is increased, and the possibility of being interested in battle is increased. .
[0019]
According to the invention of (2), it is possible to recognize a predetermined substitution condition between player characters. For example, by placing certain player characters close to each other, there is a possibility that a dying player character with a low HP will die. Can be lowered, and even in a situation where the character level is low, it is possible to easily perform a battle. Moreover, since the predetermined substitution conditions differ depending on the character, the pleasure of making a strategy in battle increases, and the interest in battle can be increased.
[0020]
According to the invention of (3), the placement of the player characters with less HP in the battle is performed in consideration of the linkage parameters and the like, and the pleasure of making a strategy in the battle is increased, and the interest in the battle can be increased. .
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration when the present invention is applied to a game device. The game apparatus includes an apparatus main body 1, a controller 4 as an operation unit that outputs a control command to the apparatus main body 1 in response to an operation by a player, and a display device 15 that displays an image based on an image signal from the apparatus main body 1. Consists of. In this game apparatus, a game is executed by displaying various images on a display surface 16 (hereinafter referred to as “display”) 16 of a display device 15 such as a CRT.
[0023]
A game executed on the game device is executed by reading a game program recorded on an external recording medium different from the device main body 1. As an external recording medium on which the game program is recorded, an FD (flexible disk) or other arbitrary recording medium can be used in addition to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. In this embodiment, a case where a DVD-ROM is used will be described. A cover 2 that can be opened and closed is provided at the upper center of the apparatus main body 1. By opening the cover 2, a DVD-ROM drive 29 (FIG. 2) as a recording medium driving apparatus provided in the apparatus main body 1 is provided. ) Can be loaded with the DVD-ROM 31 (FIG. 2).
[0024]
The controller 4 includes various input units for issuing control commands to the CPU 21 (FIG. 2) in the apparatus main body 1 by the operation of the player. On the left side of the controller 4, as an input unit, an up button 7, a down button 8, and a left button 9 that are mainly operated when moving a character appearing in the game or moving a menu selection item. And a right button 10 are provided. The right side of the controller 4 is provided with a Δ button 11, a ○ button 12, an X button 13, and a □ button 14 that are mainly operated when various items are determined or canceled. A selection button 6 and a start button 5 are provided at the top and bottom of the central portion of the controller 4.
[0025]
The display device 15 has video signal and audio signal input terminals, and is connected to the video output terminal and audio output terminal of the apparatus main body 1 by terminal cables 18 and 19, respectively. The display device 15 can output audio data output from a display 16 that can display image data output from an image output unit 25 (FIG. 2) described later and an audio output unit 27 (FIG. 2) described later. An existing TV receiver having the speakers 17L and 17R integrally is used. The apparatus main body 1 and the controller 4 are connected by a signal cable 20 as shown in FIG.
[0026]
Further, a memory slot 3 as an insertion slot for the memory card 32 (FIG. 2) is provided on the side surface of the apparatus body 1. The memory card 32 is a storage medium for temporarily recording game data when the player interrupts the game. Data recorded in the memory card 32 is read via a communication interface 30 (FIG. 2) described later having a function as a card reader.
[0027]
[Electrical configuration]
FIG. 2 shows a system configuration of the game apparatus. The apparatus body 1 includes a CPU 21 as control means, a ROM 22 and a RAM 23 as storage means, an image processing unit 24, an image output unit 25, an audio processing unit 26, an audio output unit 27, a decoder 28, and a DVD. A ROM drive 29 and a communication interface 30 are included.
[0028]
The DVD-ROM drive 29 is configured such that the DVD-ROM 31 is detachable, and a game program in the DVD-ROM 31 attached to the DVD-ROM drive 29 is read by the CPU 21 according to a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22. . The read game program is converted into a predetermined signal by the decoder 28 and stored in the RAM 23.
[0029]
The game program stored in the RAM 23 is executed by the CPU 21 in accordance with a basic operation program or an input signal from the controller 4. Image data and sound data are read from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with the game program to be executed, and the image data is sent to the image processing unit 24 and the sound data is sent to the sound processing unit 26.
[0030]
The image processing unit 24 converts the received image data into an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the display 16 from the image output unit 25. The audio processing unit 26 converts the received audio data into an audio signal, and supplies the audio data to the speakers 17L and 17R from the audio output unit 27.
[0031]
The communication interface 30 can detachably connect the controller 4 and the memory card 32, and data is read from and written to the memory card 32 via the communication interface 30 and the controller 4. Is sent to each part such as the CPU 21.
[0032]
[Specific examples of game content]
Next, specific examples of the processing contents executed by the CPU 21 based on the game program recorded on the DVD-ROM 31 and the game contents displayed on the display 16 along with the processing contents will be described.
[0033]
When the DVD-ROM 31 is loaded in the DVD-ROM drive 29 while the apparatus main body 1 is powered on, “Opening Demo” is displayed on the display 16. The “opening demo” is an effect display indicating the start of the game. After displaying this “opening demo” for a predetermined time, a “title screen” on which a game title is drawn is displayed, and “main game processing” shown in FIG. 4 to be described later is started.
[0034]
[Title screen explanation]
FIG. 3A shows an example of a “title screen”. Here, characters of the game title “SHADOW HEARTS” are displayed, and two selection items (“NEW GAME” and “CONTINUE”) are displayed below the characters. In addition, the cursor 41 is displayed at the left position of either “NEWGAME” or “CONTINUE”, and the position of the cursor 41 is switched by the player operating the up button 7 or the down button 8. When the circle button 12 is operated by the player, the selection item indicated by the cursor 41 is selected.
[0035]
[Main game processing]
In the “main game process” shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined which of the two selection items has been selected on the “title screen” (ST1). When it is determined that “NEWGAME” has been selected (“YES” in ST1), the prologue and game contents are displayed (ST2), and then the “world map” shown in FIG. 3 (2) is displayed (ST4). ). On the other hand, when it is determined that “CONTINUE” is selected on the “title screen” (“NO” in ST1), the previous game end time is set in the process of ST3 (memory slot 3 of the device main body 1). The game history data recorded in the memory card 32 loaded in the memory card 32 is read out), and the “world map” is displayed without displaying the prologue and game contents (ST4).
[0036]
Note that in the game according to the present embodiment, a main character that acts based on the player's operation and an enemy character that acts based on the game program appear, and a game that develops centering on the battle between the two characters is displayed. Realized above. In this embodiment, a plurality of main characters such as a main character A and a main character B appear as main characters, and the game acts in units of parties formed from the plurality of main characters. Various statuses are set in advance for each character. In this status, an experience value that is added based on the number of games, the number of times an enemy character has been defeated, etc., money, weapons, abilities, linkage parameters described later, and the like are defined.
[0037]
[Explanation of world map screen]
FIG. 3B shows an example of a “world map”. On this “world map”, the main cities of “Country A” that is the stage of the game story are displayed, and the selection items (“City A” 42a, “City B” 42b, “City C” shown by five city names) are displayed. "42c," city D "42d," city E "42e) are displayed. These are selection items for shifting to a “submap” prepared in advance. The player moves the cursor 41 indicating each selection item by operating the up button 7 or the down button 8, for example, and selects one selection item by operating the ○ button 12 by the player. When the “submap” is selected in this way, the screen shifts to a screen for each “submap” and various games set according to the “submap” can be played. Specifically, the scene inside each city is pre-rendered as a background image in accordance with the scene development, and the story progresses as various characters are captured while the main characters move through it.
[0038]
On the “world map”, when the player operates the □ button 14, a “menu screen” is displayed, and the player can perform various settings on the “menu screen”. For example, various settings such as causing the main character to use an item, an accessory, or the like for changing the status set for each main character, or mounting the main character on the main character can be performed. Further, linkage parameters set for each main character, which will be described later, can also be confirmed on this “menu screen”.
[0039]
[Main game processing]
In FIG. 4 again, when any of the selection items displayed on the “world map” is selected (“YES” in ST5), the start screen of the “submap” corresponding to the selection is displayed, and the main character is displayed. The party starts the action on the “submap” (ST6). On the other hand, if “NO” in ST5, it is determined whether or not a “menu screen” display request is made by operating the □ button 14 on the “world map” (ST21). If “YES” here, a “menu screen” is displayed, and various setting processes are performed by inputting various commands such as use of items according to the operation of the player (ST22). Here, the action on the “submap” is an action in which the main character walks, talks to a passerby, makes a purchase, or picks up an item. Also, the “menu screen” can be displayed by operating the □ button 14 on the “submap”, and the above-described various operations can be performed. For example, by selecting the “tool” command, the status of the teammate character can be changed (for example, recovery), or by selecting the “status” command, it is set for each main character. It is possible to check the status such as ability, experience value, linkage parameters, etc.
[0040]
Thereafter, when the party of the main character that started the action on the “submap” encounters an enemy character (“YES” in ST7), “battle processing” is started (ST8). When the “battle process” is started, the process proceeds to a “battle scene” in which a battle between the party of the main character and the enemy character is performed. This “battle process” will be described later. On the other hand, even if an enemy character is not encountered (“NO” in ST7), if any event occurs (“YES” in ST9), the process moves to ST16 and a movie corresponding to the event is displayed. If no event occurs ("NO" in ST9), the process returns to ST6.
[0041]
In the “battle scene” executed by the “battle process”, if the main character party successfully escapes from the enemy character (“YES” in ST10), the process moves to ST16, and a movie corresponding to the situation is displayed. . On the other hand, if the escape from the enemy character fails or if the battle with the enemy character is performed (“NO” in ST10), then whether or not the party of the main character has won the enemy character in the “battle scene” Determine (ST11). Here, when “YES”, that is, when the party of the main character wins the enemy character, points such as experience points are given to each character of the party according to the type of the enemy character fought and the content of the battle. Add or give items or money (ST12). And the level of the said character is raised according to the experience value of each character (ST13). Thereafter, a movie corresponding to the situation is displayed (ST16). If “NO” is determined in ST11, that is, if the main character party cannot win the enemy character, it is subsequently determined whether all the main character parties have died (ST14). If "NO" here, it is determined that an event that ends the battle is generated, and the process proceeds to ST16 to display a movie according to the situation. If “YES” in ST14, the game is over (ST15), and the main game process is terminated.
[0042]
After the movie is displayed in ST16, a linkage parameter addition process is performed in ST17. In this linkage parameter addition processing, processing for adding linkage parameters indicating the degree of connection between main characters provided for each main character is performed according to a predetermined condition. Next, it is determined whether or not the request condition of the selected submap has been cleared (ST18). If the request condition of the submap has been cleared ("YES" in ST17), the process proceeds to ST19 and whether or not to proceed to the ending. judge. If the request conditions for the submap have not been cleared (“NO” in ST18), the process moves to ST6. If “YES” in ST19, a predetermined ending display is performed (ST20), and this “main game process” is ended. If “NO” in ST19, the process proceeds to ST4.
[0043]
[Battle processing, etc.]
FIG. 5 shows the procedure of “battle processing” shown in ST8 of FIG. First, a “battle scene” start screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (ST31). On the start screen of the “battle scene” shown in FIG. 6, for example, the main character party (main character A111, main character B112, main character C113, and main character D117) is displayed in the foreground. Three enemy characters (enemy character A 114, enemy character B 115, and enemy character C 116) are displayed. Information on the status of the main character is displayed at the lower right position of the start screen. Specifically, a hit point (hereinafter referred to as “HP”), a magic point (hereinafter referred to as “MP”) and a sanity point (hereinafter referred to as “SP”) are predetermined for each main character. The number of remaining points (number of points currently possessed / number of points originally possessed) is expressed. Since “HP” remains, the character can execute various commands such as attack and item use, and the main character in which the point is lost becomes inoperable. “MP” is a point where a special ability such as a magic can be used by having this, and the special ability cannot be used by the main character without the point. “SP” is a point that maintains the sanity of the main character by having this, and the main character that has lost the point loses sanity and enters an abnormal state. When this abnormal state occurs, the command operation for the main character becomes invalid, and the player runs away to an abnormal action such as attacking an enemy ally.
[0044]
Next, a “WP subtraction process” is performed for subtracting weight points (WP) that manage the order in which actions such as attacks including the main character and enemy characters can be performed based on a predetermined condition (ST32). In the “WP subtraction process”, for the main character, the action order of the character that validates the command selection by the player is managed. Details of the “WP subtraction process” will be described later.
[0045]
It is determined whether or not the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction process” (a turn that will be described later) is an enemy character (ST33). If “YES”, the enemy character attacks the main character. In accordance with the game program, automatic processing is performed (ST34).
[0046]
Next, in ST35, “cover” processing is performed, and the WP of the enemy character is initialized (returned to the initial value “255”) (ST38). In this “covering” process, when a certain main character is in an unfavorable state (decrease in HP, etc.), the main character satisfying a predetermined condition is substituted for an attack from the enemy character according to the linkage parameter. This is a process in which control is performed. Details of this “cover” processing will be described later.
[0047]
On the other hand, if it is determined in ST33 that the character for which command selection is valid is the main character, “command reception processing” for receiving command selection by the player's operation is performed (ST36). Details of the “command reception process” will be described later.
[0048]
Next, the content of the command selection by the player received in the “command reception process” is confirmed, and the “command process” for executing the display process corresponding to the command type is performed (ST37). By this “command processing”, display processing according to the action form of the selected main character is executed. For example, when a command for performing an attack (a “battle” command described later) is selected, a display process for performing an attack on an enemy character is executed, and a command using a special ability (a “special” command described later) is used. When selected, display processing such as performing a magic attack on the enemy character or recovering the attacked ally using recovery magic is executed. In the “command processing”, “judgment processing” that enables technical intervention based on the operation timing of the player is also performed. Details of the “command processing” will be described later.
[0049]
After the “command processing” is executed, the WP of the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction processing” is initialized (returned to the initial value “255”) (ST38). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “battle process” end condition is satisfied (ST39). If “NO”, the process returns to ST32, and if “YES”, the “battle process” is ended. The process moves to ST10 in FIG. Here, the “battle processing” end condition is that the enemy character appearing on the battle screen has been annihilated, the player has selected the “escape” command and succeeded in escaping from the enemy character, and the main character party has been annihilated. Or an event that ended the battle occurred.
[0050]
[WP subtraction processing, etc.]
FIG. 7 shows the procedure of the “WP subtraction process” in ST32 in the “battle process”. First, the WP of the main character A (the WP of the main character A is changed to “WP ₁ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST40). The initial value of WP is designated as “255”, and this WP ₁ Is the WP set in the RAM 23 in the previous “WP subtraction process”. ₁ Is calculated by subtracting the ability value AP (Action Point) set for the main character A from the value of. The calculation method of “WP” is the same for other characters, and the ability value AP is different for each character. Various character individual abilities are set in advance for each character according to the character level (LV) determined by the experience value, and the “AP” is calculated based on this status (described later).
[0051]
An example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 shows the individual character abilities of the main character A and the main character B. As shown in FIG. 8, various character individual abilities are set for each character in accordance with a character level (LV) that varies depending on experience values. In addition to the above-mentioned “HP”, “MP”, and “SP”, the character individual ability types include physical attack power (STR), physical defense power (VIT), quickness (AGL), and magic attack power (INT ), Magic defense power (POW) and luck (LUC). These are represented by numerical values, and different values are set depending on the character type even if the character level is the same. “AP” is calculated by “AGL” and “LUC”. Specifically, it is calculated by a calculation formula of AP = AGL + LUC / 2.
[0052]
As described above, “WP” of the main character A at ST40. ₁ Followed by this requested "WP" ₁ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST41). If "YES" here, command selection for the main character A is validated (ST54). Therefore, in the battle scene, the player can specify a command for causing the main character A to perform an action such as an attack.
[0053]
If “NO” in ST42, the WP of the main character B (the WP of the main character B is set to “WP ₂ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST42). Next, the requested “WP ₂ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST43). If “YES”, the command selection for the main character B is validated (ST54), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST44.
[0054]
In ST44, the WP of the main character C (the WP of the main character C is changed to “WP ₃ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Next, the requested “WP ₃ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST45). If “YES”, the command selection for the main character C is validated (ST54), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST46.
[0055]
In ST46, the WP of the main character D (the WP of the main character D is changed to “WP ₄ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Next, the requested “WP ₄ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST47). If “YES”, the command selection for the main character D is validated (ST54), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST48.
[0056]
In ST48, the WP of the enemy character A (the WP of the enemy character A is changed to “WP ₅ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Next, the requested “WP ₅ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST49). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character A is validated (ST54), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST50.
[0057]
In ST50, the WP of the enemy character B (the WP of the enemy character B is changed to “WP ₆ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Next, the requested “WP ₆ It is determined whether or not “0” is “0” (ST51). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character B is validated (ST54), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST52.
[0058]
In ST52, the WP of the enemy character C (the WP of the enemy character C is changed to “WP ₇ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Next, the requested “WP ₇ Is determined to be “0” (ST53). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character C is validated (ST54), “WP subtraction process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST33 in FIG. Move. If “NO” in ST53, the process returns to ST40 again and repeats the “WP subtraction process” from the beginning.
[0059]
[Command selection screen, etc.]
In the “WP subtraction process”, when the character for which command selection is enabled is the main character, the display 16 displays a selection mark 43 above the main character for which command selection is enabled as shown in FIG. Is done. After such display, subsequently, the main character (here, main character A111) on which the selection mark 43 is displayed is zoomed up, and a “command selection screen” as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The
[0060]
In the “command selection screen” shown in FIG. 9, a command menu 44 in which commands for determining the action form of the main character A111 are shown as selection items is displayed. Then, the selection cursor 45 displayed on the left side of the command menu 44 is moved by the player operating the up button 7 or the down button 8, and when the ○ button 12 is operated, the selection cursor 45 is displayed at the left position. Command is selected, and the action form of the main character A111 is determined. In FIG. 9, five commands of “fight”, “special”, “item”, “defense”, and “escape” are displayed in the command menu 44. Here, the selection cursor 45 is displayed at the left position of the “fight” command, and the case where the command is determined is shown. Further, above the command menu 44, the values of “HP”, “MP”, and “SP” of the main character A111 are displayed.
[0061]
[Command reception processing, etc.]
FIG. 10 shows the procedure of the “command reception process” in ST36 in the “battle process” shown in FIG. First, when the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction process” is a main character, it is determined whether or not “SP” of the main character is “0” (ST55). If “YES” here, a “character runaway process” is performed for the main character (ST56), and the process proceeds to the process of ST38 in FIG. When the “character runaway process” is executed, the command operation for the character is invalidated, and the robot runs away to an abnormal action such as making an attack regardless of an enemy ally. On the other hand, if “NO” in ST55, it is determined whether or not a command operation has been performed by the player, that is, whether or not a command has been selected on the “command selection screen” (ST57). If “NO”, the process of ST57 is repeated. If “YES”, the “command reception process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST37 of FIG.
[0062]
[Character runaway processing, etc.]
FIG. 11 shows the procedure of the “character runaway process” in ST56 in the “command acceptance process” of FIG. First, the type of command that determines the action of the main character is selected at random, and the character that is the target of the action (attack, use of attack magic, use of recovery magic, etc.) based on the command is randomly selected regardless of the enemy ally Select (ST61). For example, when a “fight” command is selected, a character to be attacked is randomly selected regardless of the enemy's ally. Then, a “judgement process” shown in FIG. 15 to display the character action determined based on the selected command or the like is automatically processed (ST62), and this “character runaway process” is terminated.
[0063]
[Character runaway display example]
12 and 13 show a specific display example when the “character runaway process” is executed. Here, as an example, the SP of the main character A111 is “0”, and the “character” The state when "runaway processing" is executed is shown.
[0064]
FIG. 12 shows a display mode immediately after the start of execution of the “character runaway process”, and displays how the black smoke 121 rises from the foot of the main character A111 and surrounds the body. At this time, the display 16 also displays the characters “Main character A has run away!”. After that, as shown in FIG. 13, a runaway mark 118 indicating that the main character A111 has runaway is displayed and, for example, “Hey heh… fun…”. Characters are also displayed. After that, the main character A111 performs an action such as an attack on the target character selected in ST61 of FIG.
[0065]
In the above embodiment, once a runaway state occurs, all command operations are not accepted, but only some commands may be accepted under predetermined conditions. For example, only the “item” command is accepted, but it is not known to whom the selected “item” is used, or the “fight” command is accepted once every three turns. Further, the main character runs away when “SP = 0”, and the main character may not return to runaway but return to normal over time.
[0066]
[Command processing, etc.]
FIG. 14 shows the procedure of “command processing” of ST37 in the “battle processing” of FIG. First, it is determined whether the selected command is a “fight” command (ST65). Here, when “YES”, that is, when the player selects the “battle” selection item in the “command selection screen” of FIG. 9, the “weapon table” (details are shown in FIG. 26) from the DVD-ROM 31. It is taken out and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST66).
[0067]
If “NO” in ST65, it is determined whether or not the selected command is a “special” command, that is, whether or not the “special” selection item is selected by the player in the “command selection screen” of FIG. ST67). If “YES” here, the “special table” (details are shown in FIG. 31) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST68).
[0068]
If “NO” in ST67, it is determined whether or not the selected command is an “item” command, that is, whether or not the “item” of the selection item is selected by the player in the “command selection screen” of FIG. ST69). If “YES” here, the “item table” (shown in detail in FIG. 33) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST70).
[0069]
If “NO” in ST69, it is determined whether or not the selected command is a “defense” command, that is, whether or not the “defense” selection item has been selected by the player in the “command selection screen” of FIG. ST71). If “YES” here, a “defense” command process for displaying a state in which the main character defends against an attack from the enemy character is executed (ST72), the “command process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST38 in FIG. Move.
[0070]
If “NO” in ST71, “escape” command processing for displaying a situation in which the main character escapes from the enemy character is executed (ST73), “command processing” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST38 in FIG.
[0071]
When one of the “fight” command, “special” command, and “item” command is selected and a table corresponding to each command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23, the command and the table are determined. The “judgment process” that displays the action of the main character is executed (ST74), the “command process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST38 in FIG.
[0072]
[Judgment processing, etc.]
FIG. 15 shows the procedure of “judgment processing”. First, it is determined whether or not a target character that is a target of an action (attack, use of attack magic, use of recovery magic, etc.) performed based on the selected command has been selected by the player (ST81). Specifically, when the command selection is completed on the “command selection screen” of FIG. 9, the “target character selection screen” as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed, and the target character is selected by the player on the screen. The target character is selected as follows. That is, the selection mark 46 displayed on the “target character selection screen” is moved by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player, and the selection mark 46 is displayed overhead when the ○ button 12 is operated. Character is determined as the target character. FIG. 16 shows a case where the selection mark 46 is displayed above the enemy character A 114 and the enemy character is determined as the target character. In addition, not only the enemy character but also the main character that is a friend may be the target character.
[0073]
If “YES” in ST81, a “judgment ring determination process” is executed (ST82), followed by a “judgment ring determination process” (ST83). The “judgment ring determination process” and the “judgment ring determination process” will be described later.
[0074]
Subsequently, the values of HP, MP, and SP are updated based on the damage amount or recovery value calculated in the “judgment ring determination process” in ST83 (ST84). Here, addition and subtraction of HP and MP and subtraction of SP according to the damage amount, recovery value, and the like are performed. As for the subtraction of SP, “1” is subtracted every time the process of ST84 is executed. That is, it is assumed that “1” is decreased for each turn of the character.
[0075]
Note that the SP subtraction value may be determined according to the damage amount, the recovery value, or the like. For example, a value proportional to the damage amount and the recovery value (for example, 1/10 of the damage amount and the recovery value) is determined as the SP subtraction value.
[0076]
Further, the time (seconds) from when the command selection becomes valid until the judgment ring is displayed may be determined as the SP subtraction value. In this case, since the time required for the player to select a command is set as a subtraction value of SP, if the command selection by the player is quick, the subtraction value of SP is small. This time is subtracted from SP.
[0077]
Next, the character status is updated according to the contents determined in ST82 and ST83 (ST85). When the status of the character is updated to “abnormal status” in this process, the character enters an abnormal state different from the normal state. This “abnormal status” varies depending on the type of attacked item or magic. For example, the “poison” abnormal status is an abnormal status in which the character's physical strength is automatically reduced each time the main character takes action when receiving magic from an enemy or attacking a predetermined item. is there. In addition, the “fossilized” abnormal status is an abnormal status in which when a magic is received from an enemy or an attack by a predetermined item is received, the character is hardened like a stone and command input is impossible.
[0078]
Then, based on the updated parameters, a display of an effect image in which the main character performs a predetermined action (attack, magic, etc.) on the target character is executed (ST86), and the “judgment process” is terminated. The process is moved to ST38 of 5.
[0079]
Here, in the game according to the present invention, immediately before the main character performs an action based on the selection command with respect to the target character, a judgment ring 100 as a variable display area is displayed as shown in FIG. A parameter necessary for determining the above effect is determined using.
[0080]
Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the judgment ring 100 is displayed in a tilted state. On the judgment ring 100, a rotation bar 101 is displayed as a fluctuation area that rotates clockwise like a clock hand with the center point of the judgment ring 100 as a fulcrum. On the judgment ring 100, an area colored in a predetermined angle range (hereinafter referred to as “timing area”) is displayed. This timing area is an “effective area” that is relatively advantageous to the player.
[0081]
Thereafter, the rotation of the rotation bar 101 is started, and the content of the parameter is changed depending on whether or not the player has operated the circle button 12 when the rotation bar 101 passes over the timing area. Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the timing area is composed of three timing areas. The timing area where the rotation bar 101 first passes is “first timing area” 102, and the timing area where the rotation bar 101 passes next is “first timing area”. 2 timing area ”103 and the last passing timing area as“ third timing area ”104.
[0082]
For example, when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on three timing areas, that is, when the ○ button 12 can be operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas, then the main character becomes the target character. The action to take is effective. If the “fight” command is selected, the enemy character will be attacked three times with a predetermined attack power, and the enemy character will be damaged. The magic having resilience can be applied to the ally character three times, and the resilience can be given to the ally character.
[0083]
On the other hand, when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed on one timing area, the effect assigned to that timing area becomes invalid. In particular, if all three attempts fail, the effect is zero. Further, in this embodiment, a method of visually recognizing the effective area of the judgment ring 100 is adopted. However, what is essential is that the player can recognize the operation timing by acting on the five senses of the player. For example, an auditory configuration that generates a specific sound for a predetermined time and requests an operation within the generation section, or a tactile sense that requests the operation within the vibration generation section by vibrating the controller 4 or the mobile terminal itself. It is also possible to adopt a simple configuration.
[0084]
FIG. 18 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the first timing area 102. As shown in FIG. 18, when the operation is successfully performed on the first timing area 102, for example, “Cool” is displayed.
[0085]
FIG. 19 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the second timing area 103. As shown in FIG. 19, when a successful operation can be performed on the second timing area 102, for example, “Good” is displayed.
[0086]
FIG. 20 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the third timing area 104. As shown in FIG. 20, when the operation is successful on the third timing area 104, for example, “Perfect” is displayed.
[0087]
FIG. 21 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated before the rotation bar 101 reaches the first timing area 102, that is, the operation of the O button 12 on the timing area fails. As shown in FIG. 21, when the operation of the ○ button 12 on the timing area fails, for example, “Miss” is displayed.
[0088]
FIG. 22 shows the rotation of the rotating bar 101 when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on the three timing areas, that is, when the rotating button 101 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas. The state after the stop is shown. As shown in FIG. 22, the judgment ring 100 is broken into pieces at the same time as the rotation of the rotary bar 101 is stopped, and the state in which the fragments are scattered is displayed. Thereafter, the main character A111 for which the “fight” command is selected in FIG. 9 moves toward the enemy character A114 selected as the target character in FIG. The attack power (the damage amount of the enemy character) at this time varies depending on the operation timing of the ○ button 12 in the judgment ring 100.
[0089]
FIG. 23 shows a state in which the main character A111 is acting on the enemy character A114 based on the selected command and the operation result displayed on the judgment ring 100. Here, a case where the “fight” command is selected is shown, and the main character A111 shows an attack on the enemy character A114. As described above, when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on the three timing areas while the judgment ring 100 is displayed, the main character A111 performs three attacks with the predetermined attack power against the enemy character A114 on this screen. Execute.
[0090]
In the above embodiment, even if the first operation fails, the second operation can be challenged. However, the operation reception may be terminated when the first operation fails.
[0091]
FIG. 24 shows a state when the main character A111 finishes the attack on the enemy character A114 and returns to the original position. Here, the period from the start (state shown in FIG. 23) to the end (state shown in FIG. 24) of the main character (including itself) or the enemy character on the target character is referred to as “1 turn”. The display process for “turn” is performed in the “effect image display process” in ST86 of FIG.
[0092]
[Judgment ring decision processing, etc.]
FIG. 25 shows the procedure of the “judgment ring determination process” in ST82 of FIG. Here, the timing is first referred to any one of “weapon table” (FIG. 26, described later), “special table” (FIG. 31, described later) and “item table” (FIG. 33, described later) set in the RAM 23. The area range is determined (ST91). Subsequently, based on the judgment ring correction parameter described later, the timing area range determined in ST91, the predetermined rotation speed and rotation speed of the rotating bar, and the size of the judgment ring are corrected (ST92). Here, the rotation speed of the rotation bar is set to 1.5 seconds as a basic speed, and the rotation speed of the rotation bar is set to one rotation as a basic rotation speed. Then, the judgment ring 100 is displayed within the timing area finally determined in ST92, and the judgment ring fluctuation display process is performed to display the rotation of the rotation bar 101 according to the determined rotation speed and rotation speed of the rotation bar ( (ST93), the “judgment ring determination process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST83 in FIG. The timing area and the judgment ring correction parameter will be described below.
[0093]
FIG. 26 shows a “weapon table”. This is a table that is set when the “fight” command is selected by the player. As shown in FIG. 26, weapons that can be used are determined according to the type of the main character, and the used item individual ability and the range of each timing area are set according to the type of the weapon. In this table, although the main character D is omitted, weapons that can be used for the main character D as well as the main characters A to C are determined. And the range of each timing area are set.
[0094]
The used item individual ability is used for calculating the damage amount (opposite damage amount) of the enemy character, and the damage amount of the enemy character increases as the numerical value of the used item individual ability increases.
[0095]
As shown in FIG. 28, the timing area range is indicated by an angle range surrounded by a “start angle” and a “end angle” where the rotation start position 100a of the rotation bar 101 is 0 °. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the “end angle” is set to a different value depending on the type of weapon used. For example, when the main character is the main character A and the weapon used is the weapon A1, the first timing area 102 sets an angle range of 90 ° with a head angle of 45 ° and a terminal angle of 135 ° as the timing area range. Is done. In the second timing area 103, an angle range of 67 ° in which the start angle is 180 ° and the end angle is 247 ° is set as the range of the timing area. In the third timing area 104, a 45 ° angle range in which the leading angle is 292 ° and the terminating angle is 337 ° is set as the timing area range.
[0096]
Further, in the judgment ring 100, if the O button 12 can be operated when passing through a predetermined range of each timing area, the damage amount of the enemy character is increased by 20%, that is, as a special effective area that becomes 1.2 times. "120% area" is set. The “120% region” is formed in a range from the angular position obtained by subtracting the angle of the “120% region” from the terminal angle to the terminal angle.
[0097]
FIG. 27 shows a calculation formula for calculating the opponent damage amount of the enemy character.
[0098]
As shown in FIG. 27, the “assigned value” is “0.2” for the first attack, “0.3” for the second attack, and “0.5” for the third attack. Is set.
[0099]
The “SP remaining amount correction value” is “1” until the current SP falls below 25% of the maximum SP, that is, while “25−current SP / maximum SP × 100 ≦ 0” is satisfied. When 25% of SP is cut, that is, when “25−current SP / maximum SP × 100> 0” is satisfied, SP becomes “1.01” obtained by adding “0.01”. Then, every time the SP decreases by 1 point, “0.01” is added. That is, each time the SP decreases by 1 point, the opponent damage amount is set to increase by 1%.
[0100]
“Character individual ability” indicates the STR (physical attack power) shown in FIG. 8, and “Use item individual ability” is a value set according to the type of the main character and weapon shown in FIG. .
[0101]
The “judgment ring correction value” is “1.2” when the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% area of the timing area, and the rotation bar 101 is the 120% area of the timing area. It is “1” when the ○ button 12 is operated when it is on a region other than “0”, and “0” when the ○ button 12 is not operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. .
[0102]
For example, when the “fight” command is selected, the ○ button 12 can be operated when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on three timing areas, that is, when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas. After that, the main character repeats the attack three times against the enemy character and gives predetermined damage. For example, when the main character A attacks with the weapon A1, the opponent damage amount in the first attack is “0.2 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2)”. Points for the amount of damage to the opponent are subtracted from the enemy character's HP. Similarly, the opponent damage amount in the second attack is “0.3 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2)”, and the opponent damage amount in the third attack is “0.5. × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2) ”, which is subtracted from the enemy character's HP, respectively.
[0103]
On the other hand, when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed from one timing area, the “judgment ring correction value” in the subsequent timing area becomes “0”. For example, when the main character A attacks using the weapon A1, and the ○ button 12 can be operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the first timing area, the opponent damage amount in the first attack is “0” .2 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2) ”, but when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed on the second timing area, the second and third attacks The “judgment ring correction value” is “0”, and the opponent damage amount is also “0”.
[0104]
Here, when the HP of the enemy character becomes “0”, the main character defeats the enemy character.
[0105]
[Judgment ring display mode processing, etc.]
FIG. 28 shows a display mode of the judgment ring 100 displayed at the time of command determination. Here, the judgment ring 100 at the time of command determination when the main character is the main character A and the “battle” command using the weapon A1 is selected is shown. This judgment ring 100 is formed in the angular range of each timing area set in the “weapon table” shown in FIG. When the main character is the main character A and the “battle” command is selected using the weapon A1, the first timing area 102 has a head angle of 45 °, a terminal angle of 135 °, and the head of the second timing area 103. The angle is 180 °, the end angle is 247 °, the leading angle of the third timing area 104 is 292 °, and the end angle is 337 °. As shown in FIG. 28, the “120% region” is a range 102a from “105 °” obtained by subtracting 30 ° from the end angle of 135 ° to “135 °” of the end angle in the first timing area 102. Yes, in the second timing area 103, the range 103a is from “224 °” obtained by subtracting 23 ° from the end angle of 247 ° to “247 °” of the end angle. In the third timing area 104, the end angle is 337 °. This is a range 104a from “322 °” obtained by subtracting 15 ° from the end angle “337 °”.
[0106]
FIG. 29 shows a display mode of the judgment ring 100 after the command is determined. Here, a state in which the rotation bar 101 starts rotating and passes over the first timing area 102 is shown.
[0107]
The “120% region” is not limited to the above case. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (1), “120% region” is provided in a range from the tip angle to a predetermined angle, or as shown in FIG. 30 (2), two “120% regions” are provided. It may be. FIG. 30 (1) shows the case where the range 102a from the tip angle 45 ° to the angle 65 ° obtained by adding 20 ° is set to “120% region”. Further, in FIG. 30 (2), the range 102a from the tip angle 45 ° to 65 ° obtained by adding 20 ° and the range obtained by subtracting 30 ° from the end angle 135 ° to 105 ° is expressed as “120. % Area ”is shown.
[0108]
FIG. 31 shows a “special table”. This is a table that is set when the “special” command is selected by the player. Here, “special” is a command that uses special abilities (special abilities) set individually for each character. For example, in the case of the main character A, the character is transformed into a fusion monster, which will be described later. In the state, the place where the attack magic could not be used can be used. As shown in FIG. 31, special abilities that can be used are determined depending on the type of the main character, and a capability value and a range of each timing area are set for each special ability.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 31, when the main character is the main character A, the attack magics 1 to 3 can be used as special abilities, and the ability values set for these use the attack magics 1 to 3. This is used to calculate the amount of damage to the opponent for damaging the enemy character. In this case, the greater the ability value of the special ability to be used, the larger the damage amount of the enemy character, that is, the number of points for reducing the enemy character's HP. These attack magics 1 to 3 can be used when transformed into a fusion monster described later.
[0110]
On the other hand, when the main character is the main character B, the recovery magics 1 to 3 can be used as special abilities, and the ability values set for these use the recovery magics 1 to 3 to recover the ally character. It is used to calculate the recovery value. In this case, the greater the ability value of the special ability to be used, the greater the recovery value of the teammate character, that is, the number of points for restoring the HP of the teammate character that has been damaged by the enemy character.
[0111]
Like the “weapon table” in FIG. 26, the timing area range is indicated by an angle range surrounded by “start angle” and “end angle” where the rotation start position 100a of the rotation bar 101 is 0 °. Different values are set for the “start angle” and the “end angle” depending on the type of special ability to be used. In addition, in this “special” table, only the first timing area 102 is set depending on the type of special ability used, or only the first timing area 102 and the second timing area 103 are set. There is a case. Note that the special character is not prepared for the main character C, and neither the ability value nor the timing area range is set in the “special table”.
[0112]
FIG. 32 shows a calculation formula for calculating the opponent damage amount when the attack magics 1 to 3 are used as the special ability, and a calculation formula for calculating a recovery value when the recovery magic 1 to 3 is used as the special ability.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 32, the “assigned value” is “0.2” when the first special ability is used, “0.3” when the second special ability is used, and “0.3” when the third special ability is used. It is set to “0.5”.
[0114]
The “character individual ability” used in the calculation formula for calculating the amount of damage to the opponent when using the attack magics 1 to 3 in FIG. 32 (1) indicates the INT (magic attack power) shown in FIG. “The ability value of the special ability to be used” is an ability value set according to the type of the main character and the special ability to be used shown in FIG.
[0115]
The “judgment ring correction value” is “1.2” when the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% area of the timing area, and the rotation bar 101 is the 120% area of the timing area. It is “1” when the ○ button 12 is operated when it is on a region other than “0”, and “0” when the ○ button 12 is not operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. .
[0116]
For example, when the “special” command is selected and attack magic is selected as the special ability to be used, if the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful in all the displayed timing areas, then the main character Attacks enemy characters with attack magic and deals predetermined damage. For example, when the main character A attacks using the attack magic 1, since only one timing area is set, the attack by the attack magic is performed only once. The opponent damage amount at this time is “0.2 × INT × 99 × 1 (1.2)” from FIG. 32 (1), and points corresponding to this opponent damage amount are subtracted from the enemy character's HP.
[0117]
In addition, when the “special” command is selected and the recovery magic is selected as the special ability to be used, if the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful in all the displayed timing areas, the main character is Restores allies with recovery magic. For example, when the main character B uses the recovery magic 1, since only one timing area is set, the recovery magic is used only once for the ally character. The recovery value of the teammate character at this time is “0.2 × 19 × 1 (1.2)” from FIG. 32 (2), and the points corresponding to the recovery value are added to the HP of the teammate character.
[0118]
When comparing the timing area ranges of the respective tables for each character, the timing area range set for the main character A in the “weapon table” of FIG. 26 is the timing area set for the main character B. Generally wider than the range. For example, the sum of the timing area ranges set for the weapon A1 is an angle range of (135 ° −45 °) + (247 ° −180 °) + (337 ° −292 °) = 202 °, and the weapon B1 The total of the timing area ranges set in (125 ° −50 °) + (205 ° −157 °) + (282 ° −247 °) = 185 °.
[0119]
This is because the main character A is a male character and has a narrative setting that has strong arm strength and high physical attack power. Accordingly, the main character A excels in attacks using weapons. Therefore, when using a weapon, that is, when the weapon table is selected, the range of the timing area is set wide, and the difficulty of operating the judgment ring 100 is low.
[0120]
On the other hand, in the “special table” of FIG. 31, the range of the timing area set for the main character B is wider than the range of the timing area set for the main character A.
[0121]
This is because the main character B is a female character and is set on the story of a magician, so when using recovery magic, that is, when the special table is selected, the timing area range is set wide, and the judgment ring The difficulty of operation of 100 is low.
[0122]
In this way, by incorporating the characteristics of each character from the story setting into the execution conditions of the judgment ring 100, it is not only a mere technical intervention element, but also the fun of searching for a command that matches the characteristics of each character. Born and added to the fun of games.
[0123]
FIG. 33 shows an “item table”. This is a table set when the “item” command is selected by the player, and the used item individual ability and the range of each timing area are set according to the type of the item to be used. As shown in the “item table”, items A to C can be used in common for all main characters. These items A to C are items for recovering the HP of a friendly character who has received damage from the enemy character and is decreasing. Therefore, the used item individual ability in the “item table” is used to calculate a recovery value for recovering the ally character with these items A to C.
[0124]
The calculation formula for calculating the recovery value when the main character uses the items A to C is the same as FIG. 32 (2), and the “assigned value” is “0.2” when the first item is used. When the item is used for the second time, it is set to “0.3”.
[0125]
FIG. 34 shows the “judgment ring correction parameter table”. This “judgment ring correction parameter table” is a parameter (hereinafter referred to as “judgment ring correction parameter”) that changes the display mode of the judgment ring 100 (timing area range, rotation speed and speed of the rotation bar 101, and size of the judgment ring). And the content of the change in the display mode.
[0126]
The types of judgment ring correction parameters shown in the “judgment ring correction parameter table” include “item”, “enemy magic”, and “event type”.
[0127]
As shown in this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, 10 items (item D to item M) are set in the “item” as the judgment ring correction parameter, and these items are displayed on each submap. The main character party can be obtained by clearing a predetermined condition. When these items are used in a battle scene, a store, etc., the displayed display form of the judgment ring 100 is displayed in a very advantageous state for the player, unlike the normal state.
[0128]
Describe the effects of using each item.
[0129]
(1) When item D or item E is used, the range of the timing area is doubled. That is, the operation of the ○ button 12 becomes easy.
[0130]
(2) When item F or item G is used, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is halved. That is, the operation of the ○ button 12 becomes easy.
[0131]
(3) When item H is used, the range of the timing area is doubled and the rotation speed is halved.
[0132]
(4) When item I is used, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases slowly or irregularly. However, if the button 12 is operated well, the attack power, that is, the damage amount to the opponent is 3 It becomes double and it becomes a very advantageous state.
[0133]
(5) When item J is used, the entire range on the judgment ring 100 is the timing area. That is, the operation is successful even if the O button 12 is operated at any position.
[0134]
(6) When the item K is used, the number of rotations of the rotation bar 101 is usually one time and is a maximum of seven. In this case, the player can carefully operate the ○ button 12.
[0135]
(7) When the item L is used, the effect of the item I works, the rotation speed increases, and the opponent damage amount increases in accordance with the number of rotations when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful.
[0136]
(8) When the item M is used, the timing area is not displayed on the judgment ring 100, but the number and attack power of the main characters attacking at random are determined according to the operation timing of the ○ button 12.
[0137]
In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, a blank portion where nothing is described is a case where there is no change from the normal time.
[0138]
Thus, since the player can develop a very advantageous game by obtaining the items D to M as these judgment ring correction parameters, these are set as rare items that are relatively difficult to obtain. .
[0139]
“Enemy magic” set as a judgment ring correction parameter indicates the specific enemy magic of the magic of the enemy character (this is called “enemy magic”), and the enemy character received these enemy magic. In this case, the display mode of the judgment ring 100 is disadvantageous for the player. In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, six types of enemy magic (enemy magic A to enemy magic F) are set in “enemy magic” as the judgment ring correction parameter.
[0140]
Explain the effect of receiving enemy magic.
[0141]
(1) When the main character receives the enemy magic A, the range of the timing area on the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0142]
(2) When the main character receives the enemy magic B, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is doubled.
[0143]
(3) When the main character receives the enemy magic C, the size of the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0144]
(4) When the main character receives the enemy magic D, the size of the judgment ring 100 is doubled, but the timing area on the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0145]
(5) When the main character receives the enemy magic E, the size of the judgment ring 100 is doubled, but the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases and changes irregularly. In this case, even if the O button 12 is successfully operated, the attack power does not triple as in the case of the item I, and is normal attack power.
[0146]
(6) When the main character receives the enemy magic F, the timing area range, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101, and the size of the judgment ring 100 are randomly determined in a range from 1/2 to 2 times.
[0147]
The “event type” set as the judgment ring correction parameter is an event in which the party of the main character battles against a specific enemy character, and when the event occurs, the display state of the judgment ring 100 is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes. In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, four event types (medium bosses A to C and lath bosses) are set in the “event type” as the judgment ring correction parameter.
[0148]
The effect when each event type occurs will be described.
[0149]
(1) The event type “middle boss A” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss A” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is doubled.
[0150]
(2) The event type “middle boss B” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss B” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the timing area range is halved.
[0151]
(3) The event type “middle boss C” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss C” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the range of the timing area is halved, and the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases and changes irregularly.
[0152]
(4) The event type “Last Boss” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “Last Boss” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the timing area range is halved.
[0153]
Here, since the boss character is an enemy character that can acquire a great number of experience points by defeating it compared to a normal enemy character, the display mode of the judgment ring 100 is difficult for the player to operate as described above. It becomes a state.
[0154]
[Judgment ring judgment processing, etc.]
FIG. 35 shows the procedure of the “judgment ring determination process” in ST83 (FIG. 15). This process is a process after the rotation of the rotation bar 101 in the judgment ring 100 is started in the “judgment ring determination process”. First, the player operates the ○ button 12 to determine whether or not the operation signal is input. Determine (ST101). If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST107, and if “YES”, that is, if the input of the operation signal is confirmed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area ( ST102).
[0155]
If “NO” in the determination of ST102, the process proceeds to ST107. If “YES”, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area, the position where the rotation bar 101 is located is the 120% region. It is determined whether it is above (ST103). Here, the case of “NO” in the determination of ST102 is a case where the operation of the ○ button 12 cannot be performed when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. In this case, the subsequent operation of the ○ button 12 becomes invalid, and the display termination condition of the judgment ring 100 is achieved.
[0156]
If “YES” in the determination of ST103, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% region, “1.2” is set as a judgment ring correction value in a predetermined region of the RAM 23 (ST104). On the other hand, if “NO” in the determination of ST103, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on a timing area other than the 120% area, “1” is set as a judgment ring correction value in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST105). .
[0157]
Subsequently, based on the selected command, the type of main character, and the item used, the opponent damage amount or the recovery value is calculated by a predetermined calculation formula, and the calculation result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST106).
[0158]
In ST107, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the judgment ring 100 has been achieved. Termination conditions are: (1) the specified number of rotations (usually one time, the number of rotations may increase depending on the judgment ring correction parameter), (2) the specified number of pushing operations (usually 3 Digested at different times, depending on various parameters. If “YES” in the determination in ST107, the “judgment ring determination process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST84 in FIG. 15. If “NO”, the process returns to ST101.
[0159]
[Linkage parameter table]
FIG. 36 shows a linkage parameter table.
[0160]
The linkage parameter indicates the degree of connection between the main characters, and mainly indicates the frequency of fighting in cooperation between the main characters in the battle scene. In the present invention, referring to the linkage parameter in the battle scene, a linkage attack performed by a plurality of main characters such as “multi-person skill” and “combo”, which will be described later, or a substitution of the main character in an unfavorable state (HP reduction) Thus, other processes such as “cover” in which another character is attacked by an enemy character are performed. The cooperation parameter table shown in FIG. 36 is read from the DVD-ROM 31 or the memory card 32 and recorded in the RAM 23. In various processes such as “multi-person skill”, “combo”, “cover”, and the like, various linkage parameters are read from the linkage parameter table recorded in the RAM 23.
[0161]
As shown in FIG. 36, the linkage parameters are set for each main character according to combinations with other main characters. For example, for the character A, seven types of linkage parameters are set according to combinations of the seven main characters from the character B to the character H.
[0162]
As shown in FIG. 36, for example, in the combination of the same main character such as “main character A and main character B”, “main character B and main character A”, the linkage parameter always has the same value.
[0163]
The linkage parameter is set to an initial value “0” at the start of the game. Then, numerical values are added according to predetermined conditions (number of battles, use of “combo”, use of “multiple skills”) described later, and the maximum value is set to “100”.
[0164]
In this way, since there is a linkage parameter representing the connection of the main characters, when performing a linkage attack by a plurality of player characters, an attack strategy (attack order, etc.) can be established, and a linkage attack or attack can be established. There are cases where it is possible to make the force effective, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
[0165]
Further, the cooperation parameter is displayed when the “cooperation parameter” command is input in response to the player's operation on the “menu screen” displayed on the screen in ST22 of FIG. 4 and is visible to the player. .
[0166]
Next, a predetermined condition for adding the cooperation parameter will be described. In the present embodiment, the cooperation parameter is added by winning the battle, executing “multi-person skill”, or executing “combo”.
[0167]
First, the case where a cooperation parameter is added by winning a battle will be described.
[0168]
In this embodiment, by winning the battle, the linkage parameters of all the main characters participating in the battle are added by “0.1” points.
[0169]
For example, when the main characters participating in the battle are “main character A, main character B, main character C, main character D”, “main character A—main character B”, “main character B—main character” C, “main character C—main character D”, “main character A—main character C”, “main character A—main character D”, and “main character B—main character D”. “0.1” points are added to the linkage parameter according to the combination of characters.
[0170]
In this embodiment, the cooperation parameter is added by winning the battle, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not a condition to win the battle, When the main character is completely annihilated in the battle, the linkage parameter may be added even when the battle is forcibly terminated due to the occurrence of an event. That is, it is good also as adding a cooperation parameter by performing the battle process of the said FIG. In addition, the linkage parameters of all the main characters participating in the battle are added. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the linkage parameters of the specific main characters are added, not all the main characters participating in the battle. It is good. Further, although “0.1” points are added as the cooperation parameter, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value to be added can be arbitrarily changed.
[0171]
Next, a case where the cooperation parameter is added by executing “multiple skill” will be described.
[0172]
The “multi-person technique” is a command that can be executed when it is determined that the position of the main character on the displayed battle screen is within a predetermined range. This “multiple skill” is controlled such that a plurality of main characters determined to be within a predetermined range use one technique in cooperation. For example, “three-person technique” in which three main characters make one attack and “four-person technique” in which four main characters make one attack are set. The control is executed by the CPU 21 of the apparatus main body 1 in accordance with a game program stored in the RAM 23 from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22.
[0173]
As for the linkage parameter, every time the above-mentioned “multiple skills” is executed, a process is performed in which “1” points are added to the linkage parameters of the main character controlled to use the “multiple skills”. It becomes. However, it is added when it is determined that the judgment ring for executing “multiple skill” execution displayed on the screen is successful when determining whether or not to execute “multiple skill”, and is determined to have failed. It is not added in the case of. The judgment ring for execution of “multiple skills” is determined by referring to the “multiple skills” table recorded in the RAM 23 in the judgment ring determination process of FIG. The number of rotations and size are determined, and variable display is performed. Then, in the judgment ring determination process of FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not the player's operation signal is input on the timing area, and it is determined whether or not to execute “multi-person skill”.
[0174]
When the “multi-person skill” is executed, an addition process of linkage parameters is performed. For example, when control is performed to execute “three-person technique” in which three persons “main character A, main character B, and main character C” perform one attack, “main character A-main character B”, “1” points are added to the linkage parameters between the main characters such as “main character B-main character C” and “main character A-main character C”.
[0175]
In this embodiment, when “multi-person skill” is executed and it is determined that the judgment ring is successful, the process of adding “1” points to the linkage parameter is performed. The linkage parameter may be added by “1” points not only when it is determined that the judgment ring has been successful but also when it is determined that the judgment ring has failed. That is, the linkage parameter may be added by “1” by inputting the “multi-person skill” command. Further, the present invention adds the linkage parameters of the main character that has executed the “multi-person skill” (determined to be in a predetermined range centered on the main character that has input the “multi-person technique” command). However, the present invention is not limited to the specific main character that has executed the “multi-person skill”, and may include the linkage parameters of all the main characters participating in the battle. Furthermore, although the cooperation parameter is determined to add “1” points when one “multi-person skill” is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value to be added can be arbitrarily changed.
[0176]
Finally, a case where the cooperation parameter is added by executing “combo” will be described.
[0177]
“Combo” means that the control of the action order of the main character is continued by ignoring the action order assigned to the enemy character due to the establishment of a predetermined condition. Control is performed so that the main character continuously attacks the enemy character. The control is executed by the CPU 21 of the apparatus main body 1 in accordance with a game program stored in the RAM 23 from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22.
[0178]
Other main characters (for example, main characters) who are allies within the “combo” effective range (within a predetermined range centered on the main character A) of the main character (for example, the main character A) whose assigned action order has been turned When the characters B, C, and D) are present, a “combo” is activated, and by satisfying a predetermined condition, the action order of the enemy characters is skipped and the action order is connected between the main characters (hereinafter, “ Control is performed to express "connecting combo".
[0179]
First, the attacking command (the “attack” command as well as the “special”, “magic”, “item”, etc.) Command). Then, it is determined in accordance with the selected command table (for example, FIG. 26, etc.), and a success determination is made as to whether or not the command is to be executed based on the operation input performed on the displayed judgment ring. If it is determined that the main character is successful, it is next determined whether or not the main character as a friend is displayed in a predetermined range centered on the main character. Here, if it is determined that the main character as a friend is displayed within a predetermined range, an opportunity to activate the “combo” is given. Then, an “attack” command is input to the next main character connecting the “combo”. At this time, the target of the “attack” to be executed on the next main character connecting the “combo” is an enemy character that is the target of the “attack” by the previous main character. Next, the “judgment ring” corresponding to the selected “attack” command is displayed, and the “judgment ring” is made successful (the ○ button 12 is operated and input when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area). , “Combo ring” for determining whether or not to connect “Combo” is displayed on the screen.
[0180]
This “combo ring” is different from the above-mentioned judgment ring, and its determination method is also different. “Combo ring” has a symbol corresponding to any of the ○ button, × button, Δ button, or □ button of the controller 4 such as “○”, “×”, “△”, or “□” on the surface. It is displayed. In the “comboring”, display control is performed on the screen so as to perform horizontal axis rotation (vertical rotation) for a predetermined time.
[0181]
The controller 4 button corresponding to the symbol displayed in the “combo ring” is operated and input during a predetermined time when the “combo ring” displayed on the screen is displayed to rotate on the horizontal axis. Then, it is determined that “combos” are connected. In addition, when a predetermined time for rotating and displaying “combo ring” has elapsed, or when an operation input of a button different from the symbol displayed in “combo ring” is performed, it is determined that “combo” is not connected.
[0182]
When it is determined that “combo” is established, the action order is advanced. That is, after the “combo” is established, the action order of the enemy character is ignored, and the next action order of the main character (eg, the main character A) that has established the “combo” is the other main character (eg, the friend) Control is performed so that the action order of the main character B) is obtained. In addition, when there are a plurality of main characters within a predetermined range centering on a main character (for example, main character A) for which “combo” is established, selection of the main character that connects “combo” is performed by a player's operation input. It becomes possible. The same action as that of the main character (for example, main character A) that establishes the above combo also applies to the main character (for example, main character B) for which the action order has been turned (or selected by the player's operation input). When the above procedure is executed and it is determined that “combo” is established, the action order advance control is performed as described above. That is, the action order of the other main character (for example, the main character C) whose friendship is the next action order of the main character (for example, the main character B) that established the combo without using the action order of the enemy in the same manner. Control is performed as follows. Then, the “combo” process is executed for each main character within a predetermined range centered on the main character for which “combo” is established, and “combo” is executed. Thus, a continuous attack can be made against the enemy character without an enemy attack between the plurality of main characters.
[0183]
In the present invention, every time the above combo is established, the main character (for example, main character A) that establishes the “combo” and the “combo” are connected (the action order is passed). “1” points are added to the link parameters between B) and B). In addition, the timing of updating the cooperation parameter table recorded in the RAM 23 and confirming that the cooperation parameters are added is determined by the judgment of the attack-type command of the main character (for example, the main character B) that has passed the action order. The decision is made when the ring processing determines success.
[0184]
For example, when “combo” is established in the order of “main character A → main character B → main character C → main character D”, “main character A—main character B”, “main character B—main character”. “1” points are added to the linkage parameters between the main characters such as “C” and “main character C−main character D”. That is, “1” point is added to the linkage parameter between the main characters before and after connecting the “combo”.
[0185]
In the present embodiment, the linkage parameter between the main characters before and after connecting the “combo” is added, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a series of main characters connecting the “combo” is added. It is good also as adding a cooperation parameter between. For example, when a combo is established between “main character A → main character B → main character C”, “main character A−main character B”, “main character B−main character C”. In addition to increasing the linkage parameter, the linkage parameter between “main character A-main character C” may be increased. As a result, the linkage parameter increases among all the main characters that have established the combo, which may be more suitable for enhancing the player's expectation of the game and increasing the interest.
[0186]
In addition, the cooperation parameter is determined to add “1” points when one combo is successful. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value to be added can be arbitrarily changed.
[0187]
Next, a specific processing flow of the above-described cooperation parameter addition processing will be described with reference to FIG.
[0188]
FIG. 37 shows the procedure of the “linked parameter addition process” in ST17 in the “main game process” shown in FIG. This process is executed by the CPU 21 of the apparatus body 1 according to a game program stored in the RAM 23 from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22.
[0189]
First, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the battle has been won (ST111). In the “battle scene”, it is determined whether or not the main character party has won the enemy character. If it is determined that the battle has been won (“YES” in ST111), the main character participating in the battle is determined and recorded in the RAM 23. The linkage parameter table thus read is read, and “0.1” is added to the determined linkage parameter position between the main characters (ST112). For example, if it is determined that the main characters participating in the battle are “main character A, main character B, main character C, main character D”, “main character A—main character B”, “main character B— Link parameters of “main character C”, “main character C—main character D”, “main character A—main character C”, “main character A—main character D”, and “main character B—main character D” Add "0.1". Moreover, when it determines with not having won the battle, it moves to ST113. As described above, since the linkage parameter between the main characters participating in the battle increases, the attack power may increase as the battle is repeated, and the connection of continuous attacks may improve. As a result, since the attack power and the like are increasing without realizing it, the motivation for the game is stimulated and the interest of the game is further enhanced. In addition, the fun of making a battle strategy that considers combinations of player characters to participate in a battle in order to increase the linkage parameter arises, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
[0190]
Next, in ST113, it is determined whether or not “multiple skill” is used. If it is determined that the “multiple skill” is used, that is, if it is determined that the “multiple skill” command is input by the operation input of the player (“YES” in ST113), the process proceeds to ST114. If it is determined not to use “multiple skills” (“NO” in ST113), the process proceeds to ST119.
[0191]
In ST114, the cooperation parameter addition target main character is determined. In this process, it is determined which of the main characters participating in the battle is the main character that executes the “multi-person skill” by command input. For example, when executing “three-person technique” in which one person performs one attack, the main character executing this “three-person technique” is “main character A, main character B, main character C”. Make a decision.
[0192]
Next, in ST115, the cooperation parameter table recorded in the RAM 23 is read, and “1” point is added to the position of the cooperation parameter between the main characters determined in ST114. For example, as in the above example, when “main character A, main character B, and main character C” use “multiple skills”, “main character A-main character B”, “main character “1” points are added to the linkage parameters between the main characters such as “character B-main character C” and “main character A-main character C”. In this way, every time you use “multiple skills”, the linkage parameters between the main characters that use “multiple skills” are increased, so select which main character to attack in the battle scene. This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the battle scene.
[0193]
Next, in ST116, it is determined whether or not “multi-person skill” has succeeded. In this process, it is determined whether or not the judgment ring for executing “multiple skills” displayed on the screen when determining whether or not to execute “multiple skills” is successful. If it is determined that “multiple skills” is successful, the process proceeds to ST117, and if it is determined that “multiple skills" is not successful, the process proceeds to ST119.
[0194]
Next, in ST117, a cooperation parameter addition target main character is determined. In this process, the main character that executed the “multi-person skill” is determined. Based on the determination result of ST114, the main character is determined. For example, it is determined that they are “main character A, main character B, main character C”.
[0195]
Next, in ST118, the cooperation parameter table recorded in the RAM 23 is read, and “1” point is added to the position of the cooperation parameter between the main characters determined in ST117. For example, as described above, when control is performed to execute “three-person technique” in which three persons “main character A, main character B, and main character C” perform one attack, “main character A−” "1" points are added to the linkage parameters between the main characters such as "main character B", "main character B-main character C", and "main character A-main character C". In this way, every time the “multi-person skill” succeeds, the linkage parameter between the main characters that succeeded the “multi-person technique” is increased. The strategy of selecting the game can be established, and the player's interest in the battle scene can be increased.
[0196]
Next, in ST119, it is determined whether or not “combo” has succeeded. In this process, the button of the controller 4 corresponding to the symbol displayed in the “combo ring” is operated for a predetermined time during which the “combo ring” displayed on the screen is displayed to rotate on the horizontal axis. It is determined whether or not it has been input. If it is determined that the “combo” is successful, the process proceeds to ST120, and if it is determined that the “combo” is not successful, the “cooperation parameter addition process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG.
[0197]
Next, in ST120, a cooperation parameter addition target main character is determined. In this process, the main characters in the order before and after connecting the “combo” are specified. For example, when “combo” is established in the order of “main character A → main character B”, it is determined that the addition target is between the main characters “main character A−main character B”.
[0198]
Next, in ST121, the cooperation parameter table recorded in the RAM 23 is read, and “1” points are added to the position of the cooperation parameter between the main characters determined in ST120. For example, when “combo” is established in the order of “main character A → main character B” as in the above example, the link parameter between main characters “main character A−main character B” is “ 1 "is added. After this process, the “cooperation parameter addition process” is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG. In this way, each time a “combo” is connected, the linkage parameter between the main characters connected to the “combo” is increased, so there is a strategy on how to perform the order delivery when performing an attack in the battle scene. The player's interest in the battle scene can be increased.
[0199]
In the present invention, the case where the cooperation parameter is added is not limited to the above case. For example, a command that uses the “item” is input by setting an item that has an effect of adding a linkage parameter to an “item” that causes various effects when used by the main character in the game. In such a case, the process of adding the cooperation parameter may be performed. In addition, among the “accessories” that cause various effects when the main character is equipped in the game, those having the effect of adding the linkage parameters are set, and the “accessories” are equipped. When a command is input, a process for adding a cooperation parameter may be performed. Furthermore, when a specific event process on the game is executed (for example, YES in ST9 in FIG. 4), a process for adding the cooperation parameter may be performed. Thus, by setting a plurality of conditions for adding the “cooperation parameters”, the player's interest in the battle scene can be increased.
[0200]
Next, processing for referring to the cooperation parameter added as described above will be described. In the present invention, based on the linkage parameter recorded in each main character, the process of increasing the damage value subtracted from the HP set for the enemy character in the “combo” process or the “multi-person skill” process and the main character of the ally This is referred to when executing a “cover” process as a substitute for an enemy character's attack in a drowning state (decrease in HP). In any case, the higher the linkage parameter is, the more advantageous control is performed for the player. A specific explanation will be given below.
[0201]
First, the “damage value increasing process” in the “multi-person skill” process will be described. In the “multi-person technique” process, control is performed to increase the damage numerical value subtracted from the HP set for the enemy character. The damage numerical value given to the enemy character based on the numerical value of the linkage parameter between the main character to be input that has entered the command for executing “multi-human technique” and the main character and the other main character executing “multi-human technique” Determine the amount of increase.
[0202]
The method of calculating the increase amount of the damage value is calculated according to the calculation formula for calculating the damage value to be subtracted from the enemy character's HP shown in FIG. The damage value is calculated by multiplying the damage value increased by the damage value increase rate calculated according to the linkage parameter.
[0203]
For example, it is assumed that the “multi-person technique” to be executed is “four-person technique” performed by “character A, main character B, main character C, main character D”. As for the link parameters between the main characters, referring to the link parameter table (FIG. 36) recorded in the RAM 23, the link parameter between “main character A-main character B” is “40”, “main character A”. -It is determined that the linkage parameter between "main character C" is "100" and the linkage parameter between "main character A-main character D" is "10". Further, it is assumed that the damage amount is set to be increased by “0.2%” for each linkage parameter “1” (the damage is increased by “20%” when the linkage parameter is “100”).
[0204]
The amount of increase in the damage value calculated from these data is calculated as follows. The link parameter “40” × “0.2” = 8% between “main character A−main character B”. Further, the link parameter “100” × “0.2” = 20% between “main character B−main character C”. Further, the link parameter “10” × “0.2” = 2% between “main character C−main character D”. The numerical value obtained by adding these is the damage numerical value increase rate when executing “multi-person skill”. That is, the damage value increase amount of “main character A−main character B” is 8% + the damage value increase amount of “main character B−main character C” is 20% + the damage value increase amount of “main character C−main character D”. 2% = Overall damage numerical value increase amount is 30%, and the enemy character receives 30% more damage against the enemy character than the “multi-person skill” at the initial stage (the link parameter between the main characters is “0”) Control will be performed so that it can be given.
[0205]
As described above, when the “multi-person technique” is executed, control is performed so that the damage numerical value subtracted from the HP of the enemy character at the time of attack is increased based on the linkage parameter. It is possible to increase the enjoyment of assembling a battle strategy, such as which character to combine and perform a battle, to change the battle scene in the game, and to increase the interest of the player in the game.
[0206]
Next, the “damage value increasing process” in the “combo” process will be described. In the “combo” process, control is performed so that the damage value to be subtracted from the HP of the enemy character at the time of “combo” execution is increased based on the cooperation parameter set for each main character.
[0207]
The amount of increase in the damage numerical value is determined based on the numerical value of the linkage parameter between the main character who has succeeded in “combo” and the other main character to which the main character has connected “combo”. In the present embodiment, the process of increasing the damage numerical value is an attack of the main character that has succeeded in the “combo” and connected the “combo” (passed the action order). The damage value of the main character is increased based on the linkage parameter between the main characters connected to the “combo”. Therefore, for example, if “combos” are connected in the order of “main character A → main character B”, the damage value of the attack performed by the main character B becomes the value of the linkage parameter between “main character A-main character B”. Will increase based on.
[0208]
The method of calculating the increase amount of the damage value is calculated according to the calculation formula for calculating the damage value to be subtracted from the enemy character's HP shown in FIG. The damage value is calculated by multiplying the damage value increased by the damage value increase rate calculated according to the linkage parameter.
[0209]
For example, it is assumed that “combos” are connected in the order of “main character A → main character B → main character C → main character D”. As for the link parameters between the main characters, referring to the link parameter table (FIG. 36) recorded in the RAM 23, the link parameter between “main character A-main character B” is “40”, “main character A”. -It is determined that the linkage parameter between "main character C" is "100" and the linkage parameter between "main character A-main character D" is "10". Further, it is assumed that the damage amount is set to be increased by “0.2%” for each linkage parameter “1” (the damage is increased by “20%” when the linkage parameter is “100”).
[0210]
The amount of increase in the damage value calculated from these data is calculated as follows.
[0211]
In the “combo”, the damage value of the main character that has passed the order increases, so the damage value of the main character A that started the combo does not increase, and the main character B, main character C, main character The damage value of D will increase. First, the increase rate of the damage value of the main character B is based on the link parameter “40” between “main character A−main character B”, and the link parameter “40” × “0.2” = 8%. Become. Next, the increase rate of the damage value of the main character C is based on the link parameter “100” between “main character B−main character C”, and the link parameter “100” × “0.2” = 20%. It becomes. Finally, the increase rate of the damage value of the main character D is based on the link parameter “10” between “main character C-main character D” and the link parameter “10” × “0.2” = 2%. It becomes.
[0212]
As described above, when the “combo” is executed, control is performed so that the damage value subtracted from the HP of the enemy character at the time of attack is increased based on the linkage parameter, so the player pays attention to the connection between the characters. More fun to assemble a battle strategy, such as which characters to combine to fight and in what order to perform combos in the battle, changing the battle scene in the game and increasing the interest of the player in the game Can be increased.
[0213]
In this embodiment, the calculation of the amount of increase in the damage value of the main character that connected the “combo” by the main character that established the “combo” is calculated only for the linkage parameter between the main characters before and after the “combo” is connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the linkage parameters between the main characters that have connected the “combo” from the start of the “combo” are accumulated, and the amount of damage increase is based on the accumulated linkage parameters. It is good also as calculating. For example, it is assumed that “combos” are connected in the order of “main character A → main character B → main character C → main character D” as in the above example. In this case, the calculation of the rate of increase in the damage numerical value of “main character D” is not limited to the link parameter with “main character C” just before, but “main character A-main” that has connected the combo from the start. This is also performed with reference to the linkage parameters between “Character B” and “Main Character B-Main Character C”. Therefore, according to the above example, the damage increase rate of “main character D” is 8% + 20% + 2% = 30%. In this way, the damage numerical value increases cumulatively so that the combo order is later, that is, the combo can be connected without being interrupted in the middle, so that the player can work favorably. Thereby, it may be more suitable for raising the player's expectation and enhancing the interest in the game. Further, when connecting “combos”, “multi-person skill” may be used by the remaining main characters including the main character to which “combos” are connected. The increase rate of the damage value at that time is the increase rate of the damage value of the main character connected to the “combo” + the increase rate of the damage value when executing “multi-person skill”.
[0214]
In the present invention, based on the linkage parameter recorded for each main character, the rotation time of “combo ringing” displayed on the screen is determined in order to determine whether to connect the combo between the main characters. Processing is performed. This process will be described below.
[0215]
If it is determined that the main character is displayed within a predetermined range, the “combo” is regarded as “combo” is established, and control is performed to forcibly pass the action order to another main character who is a friend. Is called. As described above, “comboring” is any of the ○ button, × button, Δ button, or □ button of the controller 4 such as “O”, “X”, “△”, or “□” on the surface. The symbol corresponding to is displayed, and display control is performed on the screen so as to rotate the horizontal axis for a predetermined time. When the button of the controller 4 corresponding to the symbol displayed in the “combo ring” is input by the input operation of the player during the predetermined time during which the “combo ring” is rotating on the horizontal axis, It is determined that the “combo” is connected. Then, it becomes possible to input a command for the next main character connected with the “combo”.
[0216]
In the present invention, the determination of the rotation time of “combo ring” is performed for each main character that connects “combo” to another main character, and is based on the linkage parameter between the main characters that connect “combo”. It is determined.
[0217]
The process for determining the rotation time of “comboring” is performed as follows. Set the rotation number of “comboring” for the linkage parameter “1” and add the value obtained by multiplying the numeric value of the linkage parameter by the above rotation seconds to the default value (“linkage parameter” × “linkage parameter” “Rotation seconds per“ 1 ”+“ default value ”).
[0218]
Hereinafter, a method for calculating the rotation time of the “combo ringing” will be described by taking as an example a case where it is determined whether or not a combo is connected from the main character A to the main character B.
[0219]
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of rotation seconds for the linkage parameter “1” is set to “0.002 seconds” and the default value is set to “0.3 seconds”. Further, the link parameter between “main character A-main character B” is determined to be “40” by referring to the link parameter table recorded in the RAM 23.
[0220]
Therefore, the rotation time of the combo ring in this case is the linkage parameter “40” × the number of rotation seconds per linkage parameter “1” “0.002 seconds” + the default value “0.3” seconds = “0.38 seconds”. Is calculated. For example, when the linkage parameter is “0”, the default value “0.3 seconds” is calculated as the rotation time of the combo ring. In this way, the rotation time of “comboring” is determined based on the cooperation parameter, and the rotation time of “comboring” becomes longer as the value of the cooperation parameter is larger. The time for receiving the button input of the controller 4 corresponding to the displayed symbol (◯, Δ, □, ×) becomes longer. For this reason, in the “combo”, when the turn starts from the character having the highest value of the linkage parameter, the input operation becomes easy, so that the player can easily connect the combo and advance the game advantageously. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the battle scene. In addition, players pay more attention to the connection between the characters, and the enjoyment of assembling the battle strategy, such as which characters are combined to fight and in what order “combo” is performed in the battle, is increased. While changing the scene, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in the game.
[0221]
Next, the “cover” process will be described. In the “cover” process, the probability of executing “cover” is determined based on the cooperation parameter set for each main character. Hereinafter, a specific processing flow will be described with reference to FIG.
[0222]
FIG. 39 shows the procedure of “covering process” in ST35 in the “battle process” shown in FIG. This process is executed by the CPU 21 of the apparatus body 1 according to a game program stored in the RAM 23 from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22.
[0223]
First, the CPU 21 performs a main character state check process (ST131). In this process, the state data (status remaining such as HP remaining number, “poisonous”, “fossilized”, etc.) for each main character participating in the battle recorded in the RAM 23 is read.
[0224]
Next, in ST132, it is determined whether or not there is a main character that matches the “cover” condition. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST133, and if “NO”, “cover process” is performed. The process ends, and the process moves to ST38 in FIG. In ST132, by referring to the “main character cover activation condition table” in FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not there is a main character that matches the “cover” condition. Note that the main character that matches the “cover” condition determined in ST132 is the main character to be “covered”.
[0225]
Here, based on the “main character cover activation condition table” in FIG. 38, the “cover” condition of the main character will be described. This table is read from the DVD-ROM 31 and recorded in the RAM 23.
[0226]
In the “main character cover activation condition table”, a “cover” condition corresponding to the main character is set. As an example with reference to FIG. 38, the “cover” conditions of the main character A, the main character D, and the main character K are set in the same manner, and the condition is “cover target (others participating in the battle). The HP of the main character) is 50% or more, and the HP of the self (main character A, main character D, main character K) is 50% or more. As described above, since the “cover” condition is set for each main character, the “cover” condition for each main character can be recognized. The possibility that a drowned main character will die can be reduced, and even in a situation where the character level is low, a battle can be easily performed. Moreover, since the “cover” condition varies depending on the main character, the enjoyment of making a strategy in battle increases, and the interest in battle can be increased.
[0227]
In ST132, the main character that matches the “cover” condition is determined based on the “cover cover condition table for the main character”. Specifically, it is determined from the state data of the main character checked in ST131 whether or not there is a main character that is “HP is 50% or less” or “status abnormal state”.
[0228]
Next, in ST133, the main character (X) to be “covered” is determined. In this process, the main character determined to satisfy either of the conditions “HP is 50% or less” or “status abnormal state” is recorded in the RAM 23 as the main character (X).
[0229]
Next, in ST134, it is determined whether or not the main character is within a predetermined range of the main character to be covered. When this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST135, and when it is “NO”, the “cover process” ends, and the process moves to ST38 in FIG. In the process of ST134, it is determined whether or not the main character as a friend is displayed within a predetermined range centered on the main character (X) displayed on the screen.
[0230]
Next, in ST135, a state check process for the main character displayed within a predetermined range is performed. In this process, the main character state data (status remaining such as HP remaining number, “poisonous”, “fossilized”) recorded in the RAM 23 and displayed within a predetermined range is read.
[0231]
Next, in ST136, it is determined whether or not the “cover” condition is met. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST137, and if “NO”, the “covering process” ends, and the process proceeds to ST38 in FIG. In the process of ST136, the main character that matches the “cover” condition is determined based on the “cover cover condition table for the main character”. The main character that matches the “cover” condition determined in ST136 is a character that is the target of “cover” (substitutes the enemy character's attack) for the main character (X) determined by the above processing. is there. For example, when the main character within the predetermined range of the main character to be “covered” is the main character A, refer to the “main character cover activation condition table” recorded in the RAM 23, and It is determined whether or not the main character A satisfies the condition that “HP is 50% or more”.
[0232]
Next, in ST137, the main character (Y) to perform “cover” is determined. In this process, the main character determined to match the “cover” condition in the process of ST136 is recorded in the RAM 23 as the main character (Y).
[0233]
Next, in ST138, a linkage parameter check process of “main character (X) −main character (Y)” is performed. This check process is performed with reference to the “cooperation parameter table” (FIG. 36) recorded in the RAM 23. For example, when the main character (X) is the main character B and the main character (Y) is the main character A, the link parameter between “main character B-main character A” is read from the “link parameter table”. (Cooperation parameter “40”).
[0234]
Next, in ST139, a “cover” lottery process is performed. In this embodiment, the execution rate of “Kaba” converts the numerical value of the linkage parameter into% as it is. For example, when the linkage parameter is “40”, the execution rate of “Kaba” is 40%. Then, a random number is generated, and a lottery is performed based on the generated random number. Based on the lottery result, it is determined whether or not to execute “cover”. For example, if random numbers are generated in the range of “0 to 99”, when the linkage parameter is “40”, the random number range determined to execute “cover” may be in the range of “0 to 39”. it can. Further, when the generated random number value is in the range of “40 to 99”, it is determined that the “cover” is not executed. In this way, since the “Kaba” execution rate varies depending on the numerical value of the linkage parameter, the placement of the main character with less HP in the battle is performed in consideration of the linkage parameter and the like, and the pleasure of making a strategy in the battle increases. You can increase your interest in battle.
[0235]
Next, in ST140, it is determined whether or not “cover” is executed. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST141, and if “NO”, the “cover process” ends, and the process proceeds to ST38 in FIG. In this process, it is determined whether or not “Kaba” is executed based on the lottery result of ST139.
[0236]
Next, in ST141, an image display process is executed. In this process, a display of an effect image in which the main character (Y) performs a “cover” action (substitutes an attack from an enemy character) on the main character (X) is executed. After ST141, the “cover process” ends, and the process moves to ST38 in FIG.
[0237]
In this way, even when the main character is in an unfavorable state, control is performed so that another main character substitutes for an attack from the enemy character under a predetermined condition. For example, the character level is low and the HP is low. The possibility that the experience value or the like cannot be acquired due to the death of a few main characters is increased, and the possibility of being interested in the battle is increased. In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the “cover” process based on the linkage parameter between the main characters, and control is performed so that the “cover” execution rate increases as the linkage parameter increases. With reference to the linkage parameters between the main characters, there is a pleasure of thinking which character is to be placed nearby, and the battle scene can be changed and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
[0238]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to this. For example, the controller 4 operated by the player may be provided integrally with the apparatus main body 1.
[0239]
Furthermore, the present invention integrally includes an operation unit that can be operated by the player, a display unit that displays images and sounds, a storage unit that stores a game program, and a control unit that executes control processing according to the game program. The present invention can be similarly applied to a portable game device or a desktop game device.
[0240]
Further, the game program is stored in a server device connected to a network such as the Internet 56, and a so-called network game in which a game can be played by connecting to the server device from a personal computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like. Is also applicable.
[0241]
An example will be described using the network game system of FIG. In this network game system, mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C as terminals for performing the above-described game are connected to a PDC network 51 capable of packet communication, for example, via base stations 52A and 52B, and player operations and games are performed. The information center 55 is accessed via the PDC network 51 according to the state. In response to requests from the mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C, the information center 55 receives various information from the servers 57A and 57B storing game programs and other data necessary for the game via the network such as the Internet 56. And information necessary for the game is transmitted to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C. A server storing game data or the like, such as the server 58 in FIG. 40, may be connected to the information center 55 through a specific or dedicated communication line 60 without using a network such as the Internet 56.
[0242]
As a method for the player to execute the game, the game program is downloaded from the servers 57A, 57B in advance to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C before the game starts, and the execution of the game program is executed on the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C. Perform on the main body. In addition, the game program is executed on the servers 57A, 57B in accordance with instructions from the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C, and the game content is viewed on the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C, like a so-called browser. Various systems such as a system in which the roles are assigned to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C are conceivable. In addition, mobile phones may be interconnected using the PDC network 51 so that the game system can be shared or played by players.
[0243]
Furthermore, the effects described in the present specification are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present specification.
[0244]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, even when the player character is in an unfavorable state, the control is performed so that another teammate player character substitutes an attack from the enemy character under a predetermined condition. The possibility that an experience value or the like cannot be acquired due to the death of a player character with a small HP is increased, and the possibility of being interested in a battle is increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration when the present invention is applied to a game device.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the game apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a display example of a title screen and a world map.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main game processing.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of battle processing.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a battle scene start screen.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of WP subtraction processing.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing character individual abilities of main character A and main character B;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a command selection screen.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of command reception processing.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of character runaway processing.
FIG. 12 shows a display example when character runaway processing is executed.
FIG. 13 shows a second display example when character runaway processing is executed.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of command processing.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment process.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a target character selection screen.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display when a command is determined.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state when a circle button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the first timing area.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state when the O button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the second timing area.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state when a circle button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the third timing area.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a state when the operation of the ○ button on the timing area fails.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a state after the rotation of the rotation bar is stopped when the ○ button is successful on all timing areas.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which the main character A is attacking the enemy character A.
FIG. 24 is a view showing a state when the main character A finishes the attack on the enemy character A and returns to the original position.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment ring determination process.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a weapon table.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a calculation formula used when calculating the enemy damage amount of the enemy character.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a display mode of a judgment ring displayed when a command is determined.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display mode of a judgment ring after command determination.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another example of a 120% region.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a special table.
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a calculation formula for calculating an opponent damage amount when using attack magic and a calculation formula for calculating a recovery value when using recovery magic.
FIG. 33 shows an item table.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a judgment ring correction parameter table.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment ring determination process.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a cooperation parameter table.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of linkage parameter addition processing;
FIG. 38 is a view showing a “cover” activation condition table;
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of “cover” processing.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a configuration of a network game system.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Main unit
4 Controller
16 display
21 CPU
22 ROM
23 RAM
24 Image processing unit
25 Image output section
31 DVD-ROM
32 memory card
100 Judgment Ring

Claims (5)

In addition to operating means that can be operated by the player, the player character and the enemy character are displayed on the screen of an existing or separately provided display device, and an action mode for any of the player characters in response to an operation input from the operating means A game program executed by a computer that advances the game on the screen,
In a battle between the player character and the enemy character, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a player character other than the player character that is the target of the attack by the enemy character can attack the player character that is the target of the attack. A game program for causing the computer to function as a substitution control means for performing a substitution control. The game program according to claim 1,
The surrogate control means is a surrogate of an attack on a player character that is a target of attack by a player character other than the player character that is a target of attack by the enemy character based on different conditions depending on the player character. A game program characterized by performing control. In the game program according to claim 1 or 2,
The computer functions as a linkage parameter storage means for storing a linkage parameter in which a numerical value is changed under a predetermined condition, as well as representing the frequency of the battle between the player characters in a battle between the player character and the enemy character. Let
The game program characterized in that the substitution control means performs the substitution control in proportion to the linkage parameter. A player character and an enemy character are displayed on a screen of an operation means that can be operated by the player and an existing or separately provided display device, and an action mode for any of the player characters is determined according to an operation input from the operation means. And a device main body for proceeding with the game on the screen,
In the apparatus main body, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle between the player character and the enemy character, a player character other than the player character targeted by the enemy character becomes the target of the attack. A game apparatus comprising a surrogate control means for performing a surrogate control of an attack on a player character. In addition to operating means that can be operated by the player, a player character and an enemy character are displayed on the screen of an existing or separately provided display device, and an action mode for any of the player characters in response to an operation input from the operating means A computer-readable recording medium that records a game program executed by a computer that advances the game on the screen,
In a battle between the player character and the enemy character, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a player character other than the player character that is the target of attack by the enemy character performs an attack on the player character that is the target of the attack. A computer-readable recording medium storing a game program, wherein the computer is caused to function as a substitution control means for performing substitution control.

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