JP2005125105A - Game device, game control method, its recording medium and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of imparting a change to a game by preventing repetition of the same event. <P>SOLUTION: A difference is imparted to opponent sensing capacity respectively equipped in a monster (an opponent character), and an opponent is first detected by capacity of high order of precedence. Afterwards, when a distance to a play character reduces, the other opponent sensing capacity is also exercised (S6), and the play character is sensed (S4). The play character is sensed and tracked by the sensing capacity corresponding to a state (S10). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program, a game control method, a recording medium thereof, and a computer program.

  In recent years, RPG (Role Playing Game) is known as one of game genres in video games. A player character (hereinafter referred to as a “player character”) operated by the player in the RPG is a character (hereinafter referred to as an “enemy character”) that is automatically controlled by an opposing game program by meeting or separating from a fellow character. It grows up by experiencing the battle with.

  In addition, the player collects various information in the virtual world provided by the game through the player's character, executes various events according to the collected information and solves the mysteries and secrets of the world, and the player character also grows. Go. As described above, RPG generally indicates a game having a growth factor of a player character and having a story character.

  As the game progresses, the game stage changes, and the game field set in the virtual world also changes in response to the operation of the player character. Then, the achievement target of the player character determined with the progress of the game in the game stage also changes one after another. For this reason, the player operates the player character to obtain various experiences toward the target.

  When the player character moves in the field, it encounters an enemy character and starts a battle. Also, in the game, when a plurality of monsters are arranged on the field in advance and a player character enters a predetermined area defined for each monster, the monster starts to discover and follow this player character. There are also things.

  When the player character and the monster encounter each other, the monster becomes an enemy character and the battle is started.

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  However, when a monster follows a player character, the player character is always controlled to follow the player character regardless of the type of the monster, or the player character is chased using one kind of ability predetermined by the type of the monster. Was controlled.

For this reason, there are few changes in the encounter timing with the enemy character, the game becomes monotonous, and the player gets bored.
Especially when you continue to operate in the same field, you only encounter similar opponents in similar places repeatedly, and the game has become monotonous and bored.

  The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above-described problems, and provides a game device and a game control method capable of preventing a similar event from being repeated repeatedly and changing the game. Objective. As a means for solving the above-described problems, for example, the following configuration is provided.

  That is, in a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program, another character is detected by an automatic control character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character. And providing means for giving at least two kinds of sensing abilities, and searching means for activating the sensing ability given to the automatic control character by the giving means to perform an enemy action for detecting the other characters, The means is characterized in that when the other character is within a certain range, one of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities is activated to perform an enemy search action.

  And, for example, the searching means is characterized in that when the distance between the automatic control character and another character changes, another sensing ability different from the sensing ability currently activated is also activated to perform the searching action.

  Further, for example, the sensing ability to be given to the automatically controlled character includes at least a visual sensing ability, a life reaction sensing ability, a magic sensing ability, an auditory sensing ability, and an olfactory sensing ability, and the giving means depends on the automatically controlling character type. Priorities are assigned to the sensing abilities, and first, the automatic control character is given a high-priority sensing ability, then other sensing abilities with different priorities are also given, and the search means is given by the giving means. It is characterized by performing the search action by activating the sensing ability.

  Furthermore, for example, the perceivable range of the sensing ability imparted by the imparting means varies depending on the sensing ability.

  Further, for example, the searching means may be operated in a form corresponding to a sensing ability to activate the automatic control character when performing the searching action.

  Or, a game control method in a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program, wherein an automatic control character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character At least two kinds of sensing abilities for sensing other characters are provided, and when the searching ability for sensing the other characters is performed by activating the sensing ability given to the automatic control character, the other characters are fixed. One of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities is activated when the range is within the range, and the game control method is characterized in that the enemy search action is performed.

  Furthermore, the present invention is a computer program that can be executed in a game device that can execute a game in accordance with the game program, and encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character. A grant program sequence that gives at least two kinds of sensing abilities to sense other characters to the automatically controlled character, and a search operation that senses the other characters by activating the sensing ability given to the automatically controlled character by the grant program sequence The search program sequence is a computer program that activates one of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities to perform search operations when another character is within a certain range. It is characterized by that.

  Still further, a computer-readable recording medium for recording a computer program executable in a game device capable of executing a game according to the game program, wherein the player character encounters a player character that moves in response to an operation of the player, The control program that gives at least two kinds of sensing ability to sense other characters to the automatic control character that generates an event between, and the sensing ability that is given to the automatic control character in the grant program sequence A search program sequence for performing a search operation that senses another character, and the search program sequence activates one of the at least two types of other character detection capabilities when the other character is within a certain range. A computer-readable recording medium for performing an operation. It is characterized in.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the encounter timing between the character controlled by the game device and the player character operated by the player can be changed, the same event is prevented from being repeated, and the game progresses. Can give diversity.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of an invention according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
First, an example of the overall configuration of a game apparatus for playing a game in an embodiment of an invention according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a game apparatus that plays a game by executing a game program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The game apparatus 1 is roughly divided into a game apparatus main body 2 having the main functions of the game apparatus 1 and an input device (for example, including a keypad and a controller) 3 for performing an operation instruction for the game apparatus main body 2. Is provided.

  Further, a memory card 5 for storing game data such as game progress data and game environment setting data can be detachably attached to the game apparatus body 2.

  In addition, an output device (including a monitor display and a speaker, for example) 6 is connected to the game apparatus main body 2 for performing video display and sound output according to the game content based on the video signal and audio signal from the game apparatus main body 2. The game can be executed.

  In addition, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) 4 for storing a program, image data, sound data and the like for realizing processing related to a game to be described later is mounted on the game apparatus body 2.

  The game apparatus body 2 includes a main control unit 11 incorporating a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, an interface unit. 13, a sound processing unit 14, a graphic processing unit 15, a CD-ROM drive 16 that detachably mounts a CD-ROM 4 and accesses contents, a server group 102 or other game machines via a network (communication medium) 100 A communication interface 17 that performs data communication with the HDD, a hard disk drive (HDD) 18, and a bus 19 that interconnects the above components.

  The main control unit 11 includes an oscillator and a timer counter (both not shown), generates a clock signal based on a timing signal output every predetermined period from the oscillator, and counts the clock signal by the timer counter. To keep time.

  The RAM 12 is a main storage device used by the CPU of the main control unit 11 to execute a program, and stores a program executed by the CPU and data necessary for the execution. The RAM 12 is also used as a work area during program execution.

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

  The sound processing unit 14 is a circuit that performs processing for reproducing sound data such as BGM (Back Ground Music) and sound effects of a game. The sound processing unit 14 generates an audio signal based on the data stored in the RAM 12 in accordance with a command from the main control unit 11 and supplies it to the output device 6.

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

  The CD-ROM drive 16 is a reading device that reads data stored in a CD-ROM 4 that is a recording medium. The game apparatus 1 causes the game apparatus body 2 to execute control according to the game program recorded on the CD-ROM 4 to realize control related to the game described later.

  The communication interface 17 controls communication when performing various data exchanges and linked games with other communicable devices connected to the network 100, such as a game server that manages network games and other game devices, Controls exchange of information (program and data) between the game apparatus body 2 and the communication network 100.

  A game program, game data, and the like downloaded from the external communication network 100 via the communication interface 17 and the communication line 99 are temporarily stored in the HDD 18 and then read out to the RAM 12 and executed under the control of the main control unit 11. can do.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, an operation instruction input of the game apparatus is performed from a game keypad (hereinafter referred to as “controller”), and an example in which the controller 30 as the input apparatus 3 performs input will be described below. A configuration example of a controller as the input device 3 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 2A and 2B are diagrams for explaining an example of the input device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2A shows a plane and FIG. 2B shows a rear surface.

  In FIG. 2, the controller 30 has a function as a direction instruction key and has a cross key 31 for inputting movement information and operation keys for inputting various commands to the game apparatus main body 2 (for example, ○ Button 32, Δ button 33, □ button 34, x button 35, start button 36, select button 42) are provided.

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

  All the operation keys except the start button 36 and the select button 42 are configured in a pressure sensitive manner. Further, the controller 30 has a vibration (vibration) function. That is, the controller 30 has a built-in motor, and the motor operates by receiving a predetermined control signal from the game apparatus main body 2 so that the controller 30 can vibrate as a whole. Thereby, vibration can be transmitted to a player holding the controller 30.

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

  The memory card 5 is an auxiliary storage device that includes a flash memory and stores game data and the like under the control of the game apparatus body 2. The main controller 11 controls the writing of data to the memory card 5 and the reading of data from the memory card 5 through the interface unit 13.

  The output device 6 displays a game image or the like based on the video signal or audio signal from the game apparatus body 2 and outputs sound. In the present embodiment, a monitor device incorporating a speaker, for example, a television (TV) set is prepared as the output device 6. This monitor device includes, for example, a display screen 61 for image display and a speaker 62 for audio output.

  The output device 6 displays an image on the display screen 61 in response to the video signal from the graphic processing unit 15, and outputs sound from the speaker 62 in response to the sound signal from the sound processing unit 14. Therefore, the output device 6 functions as both a display device and an audio output device.

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

  For example, the main control unit 11 reads graphic data from the CD-ROM 4 and transfers it to the graphic processing unit 15, and instructs the graphic processing unit 15 to generate an image. In response to this instruction, the graphic processing unit 15 generates a video signal using the graphic data. This video signal is sent to the output device 6. Thereby, an image is displayed on the display screen of the output device 6.

  The game device of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration is configured to be able to communicate with other game devices via the network 100, and a plurality of players can play one game via the network 100. Network games that can be participated are configured. In this case, the game program is not only read from the CD-ROM 4, but can also be downloaded from another communication device (server device) connected to the network.

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

  In the network game system according to the present embodiment, game devices 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 are connected to a server group 102 via a network system via a communication medium, for example, the Internet 100. Yes. Note that the number of connected game devices is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3, and the number of connected game devices is not limited according to the game content, and any number of game machines can be connected as long as two or more game devices are connected. Of course, it is feasible.

  The server group 102 provides, for example, an authentication server group 111 that performs account management for user authentication, an interface between the game apparatus 1 and another server group, and a content server that provides a browsing service for content such as audio and video A group 112, a message server group 113 for providing a chat and messenger environment, a mail server group 114 for providing an e-mail service, a profile server group 115 for managing user profiles, and a game environment Game server group 116 and the like.

  These server groups 111 to 116 are connected to each other via a LAN 117. The configuration of this server group is not limited to the above example, and the server group may be configured entirely or may be divided more finely.

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

  Next, game programs and data read from the CD-ROM 4 by the CPU of the main control unit 11 and stored in the RAM 12 as the main memory will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the storage contents and storage area of the CD-ROM 4.

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

  In the present embodiment, when a game is played alone, a part of the data stored in each storage area of the CD-ROM 4 is necessary for the progress of the game at a certain stage. Data is loaded into the RAM 12, and the game proceeds based on the data loaded into the RAM 12.

  When a network game is executed together with the server group 102 and other game devices instead of the game device alone, for example, the game program and game data necessary for the game progress on the stage are received from the server group 102 and stored in the HDD 18. Then, a part of data necessary for the game progress in a certain stage from the HDD 18 is loaded into the RAM 12, and the game proceeds based on the data loaded into the RAM 12.

  If the next data is necessary for the progress of the game, the data required for the next game progress is loaded into the RAM 12 among the storage areas of the CD-ROM 4 or the data stored in the HDD 18 at that time. Will be.

  Further, when a network game is being executed, the game progress control is performed based on control from the lobby server for executing the game of the game server group 116 in the server group 102. In accordance with the progress control from the lobby server, a part of the data required for the progress of the game downloaded to the HDD 18 is loaded into the RAM 12 and the game proceeds based on the data loaded into the RAM 12.

  For example, while sequentially moving through various fields in which a plurality of player characters are prepared, various events are encountered and experienced, and the player character is grown to achieve the purpose.

  At this time, various fighting opponents, for example, monsters are arranged in the field, and their movements are controlled on the game machine side.

  Next, programs and data read from the CD-ROM 4 and the HDD 18 by the main control unit 11 and stored in the RAM 12 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a memory configuration of the RAM 12 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the RAM 12 includes a program storage area 12a for storing a program executed by the main control unit 11, a related data storage area 12b for storing data necessary for executing various processes, modeling data of a 3D model, Image data storage area 12c for storing image data related to two-dimensional image data used as a background, sound data storage area 12d for storing sound data such as sound effects, mail for storing mail data and chat data (both transmission / reception data) It has a data storage area 12e and the like.
In principle, the mail data and chat data are stored in the message server group 113. However, when the game device operator confirms the contents, or in the case of mail or chat data transmitted most recently, the mail data storage area 12e. Remembered.

  In the present embodiment, except when the game is executed from the beginning, the game data read from the memory card 5 at the start of the game or the server group 102 is sent to the related data storage area 12b. The game data is read and the game is resumed according to the read game data.

  In the present embodiment, game data is updated in the related data storage area 12b of the RAM 12 as the game progresses. When a game data save instruction is issued during the game execution, the game execution progress information (game data) stored in the related data storage area 12b is read out, and the designated game data save area in the memory card 5 is read. Or sent to the game server group 102 for recording.

  As described above, even when the game apparatus 1 is turned off, the game data is maintained in the state stored in the memory card 5 or recorded in the server group 102. When the game is restarted, the save data is read from the memory card 5 or the server group 102, stored in the related data storage area 12b, and controlled so that the game can be restarted from the saved game scene.

  This embodiment is characterized by the control of an automatically controlled character (an opponent character) whose movement is automatically controlled on the game device side encountered by the player character, and the enemy at the time of at least two enemy searches for each opponent character. It is characterized in that it gives a sensing ability, gives priority to the enemy sensing ability, and exhibits the enemy sensing ability according to the given priority.

  Hereinafter, an example of the control for searching for a partner of a specific partner character according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is implemented by the game apparatus body 2 executing a game program stored in the CD-ROM 4 or a game program downloaded from the server group 102.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the monster control in the RPG according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the enemy search capability of the monster having vision as the enemy sensing ability according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining search processing for searching for a monster equipped with a life reaction detection capability as an enemy detection capability according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 shows a magic detection capability as an enemy detection capability according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the search processing of the monster with which the monster is equipped, FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the search processing of the search for the monster having the hearing as the enemy sensing ability of this embodiment, and FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the search processing of a monster with an olfactory sense as enemy detection capability of the embodiment.

  First, an outline of control of a monster that is an automatic control character operated by the game apparatus side (automatically according to the game program) in the RPG of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The monster control in FIG. 6 is basically activated when a player character (hereinafter also referred to as “PC”) operated by the player moves into the field where the monster is placed.

  First, in step S1 of FIG. 6, it is checked whether or not the player character (PC) is in the field where the monster to be controlled is placed. When there is no player character in the field where the monster to be controlled is placed, no specific processing is performed until the player character moves into the field.

  When the player character enters the field in which the monster to be controlled is placed, the process proceeds from step S1 to step S2, and monster movement control is started.

  The control of the monster is performed without giving a special purpose within the movement range assigned in advance for each monster. In the present embodiment, for example, a certain range of field conditions centered on the player character is displayed on the display screen 61, and the player is also controlled so that the player can visually recognize the monster.

  However, in actual game control, monster movement control is also performed in a peripheral area that is not displayed on the display screen 61. The movement control of the monster may be controlled only when the player character is in a certain range.

  Then, in the subsequent step S4, the enemy sensing ability with the highest priority provided in the monster to be controlled for movement is activated, and an enemy search action for the player character is started. For example, the head is rotated to search all around the user.

  Subsequently, in step S5, it is determined whether or not the player character is detected as a result of the search operation. When the player character is not detected, the process proceeds to step S5, and it is checked whether or not the distance between the control monster and the player character has moved within a certain range as in the case where the distance is displayed on the display screen 61 at the same time. If it has moved within a certain range, the process proceeds to step S6, and the enemy sensing ability after the priority order is also activated. And it returns to step S4 and searches for a player character.

  On the other hand, if the distance between the control monster and the player character is not within a certain range in step S5, the process proceeds to step S7, and control is performed so that the enemy sensing ability after the priority order is not activated (stopped). Then, returning to step S4, the player character is searched only by the enemy sensing ability with the highest priority.

  In the above description, when the distance between the control monster and the player character is not within a certain range, the player character is searched only by the enemy sensing ability with the highest priority, but this example is the above example. The present invention is not limited to this, and two enemy sensing abilities may be activated, or more enemy sensing abilities may be activated.

  As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, each monster has a different enemy detection ability (provided), and some have a lot of detection ability, others have a low detection ability. Some are expensive.

  However, each monster has at least two enemy detection abilities, such as when the enemy detection ability with the highest priority that can be demonstrated in the first search action and the surrounding conditions are different and the distance between the monster and the player character is close. Equipped with low-priority enemy detection ability that can be demonstrated. Thereby, a change can be given to the encounter timing of a monster and a player character.

  On the other hand, in step S4, if the presence of the player character is sensed by one or more of the activated enemy sensing abilities, the process proceeds to step S10 and shifts to a tracking process that moves in the player character direction.

  In step S11, it is determined whether or not the player character has been encountered. If not, the process returns to step S4. In this case, the process returns to step S4, but the tracking process will continue unless the player character leaves the monster at a faster speed than the monster. However, when the distance between the control monster and the player character is large and the player character moves out of the sensing range of the monster, it becomes a non-sensing state.

  If a monster and a player character encounter at step S11, it will progress to step S12 and the event between a monster and a player character will be performed. For example, if it is an enemy monster, the battle will be started. When the battle is over, a battle result corresponding to the difficulty level of the battle is obtained, and the process returns to step S1 again.

  Next, the details of the enemy search control by the monster of the present embodiment described above will be described.

  Various monsters always use the “sense ability” to search for a player character. In this case, for example, when a monster is displayed on the display screen 61, the presence of the monster is improved if the player can recognize that the operation display of this monster is also searching for the enemy.

  In consideration of the above points, in this embodiment, for example, a monster always takes a “stop pose” when performing a search enemy action, and controls so that it can be seen that the sensing ability is in use. doing.

  In the present embodiment, for example, in the case of a visual search enemy that performs a visual search using vision, a “visual motion” is performed, and an operation of looking out from the head while narrowing the eyes is performed.

  On the other hand, for example, in the case of an olfactory search enemy performing an olfactory search enemy, an “olfactory motion” is performed, and an operation of looking around is performed while the nose is inflated and crushed.

  In addition, for example, in the case of an auditory search that uses an auditory sense, an “auditory motion” is performed, and an operation of listening to the ear while closing the eyes without moving is performed.

  Further, for example, in the case of an enemy searching for an enemy using a magic detection ability or a life reaction (life force) detection ability, a “potential detection motion” is performed, and an operation is performed such that the head is turned around while the eyes are closed.

  There are differences in sensing ability depending on the type of monster, and there are things that have excellent tracking ability, and even if it is blocked or distanced by `` average sensing ability '', the sensing distance is longer or difficult to block By making full use of the “sensing ability”, control is performed so that the escape route of the player character can be tracked. On the other hand, in the case of a monster with inferior sensing ability, there are those that cannot sense the player character unless they approach the shortest distance range, as in the case of coming in front of them.

  A specific control example of search operation and tracking processing for each sensing ability will be described below. First, the visual search action and the player character tracking process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the searching ability is activated, first, in step S71, it is confirmed whether or not a player character (PC) exists within the visual sensing range. If the player character (PC) does not exist within the visual sensing range, the player character (PC) cannot be sensed. Therefore, in step S71, the player character (PC) is monitored to come within the visual sensing range. To do.

  On the other hand, if the player character (PC) comes within the visual sensing range in step S71, the process proceeds to step S72 to check whether there is an obstacle between the monster and the player character. If there is an obstacle, it cannot be directly visually detected, and the process returns to step S71.

  On the other hand, if there is no special obstacle between the monster and the player character in step S72, it is determined that the player character is perceived, and the process proceeds to step S73 and subsequent steps corresponding to step S10 in FIG.

  First, in step S73, the position of the player character on the field is detected. Subsequently, in step S74, the position on the field of the monster that senses the player character is detected.

  Subsequently, in step S75, the monster is moved and tracked by avoiding an obstacle in the direction of the player character according to the moving ability determined by the quickness given to the monster.

  In step S76, it is determined whether or not the player character has been lost for a certain period of time, that is, whether or not the player character cannot be detected even if the enemy sensing ability is activated. If the user loses sight for a certain period of time, the process returns to step S71, and the normal searching process is performed again.

  If the activation of the enemy sensing ability is stopped by step S7 in FIG. 6 or the like, the processing in FIG. 7 is automatically stopped. Moreover, it is desirable to set the above-mentioned “certain time” to an optimum value depending on the moving speed of the monster or the player character, and for example, it may be set to 5 seconds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S76 that the player character has not been lost for a predetermined time or longer, the process proceeds to step S77, where the player character catches up and checks whether a monster and the player character have been encountered. When the monster and the player character have not encountered, the process proceeds to step S73, and the tracking process is continued.

  On the other hand, if the monster and the player character are encountered in step S77, the process is terminated and the process returns.

  Next, the search action and the player character tracking process based on the life reaction (life force) sensing ability will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the search enemy ability is activated, first, in step S81, it is confirmed whether or not the player character (PC) exists within the detection range of the life reaction (life force) detection ability. If there is no player character (PC) within the sensing range of the life reaction (life force) sensing ability, the player character (PC) cannot be sensed, so in step S81 the sensing range of the life reaction (life force) sensing ability is detected. The player character (PC) is monitored.

  On the other hand, if the player character (PC) comes within the detection range of the life reaction (life force) detection capability in step S81, the process proceeds to step S82, and the player character (PC) in the detection range is damaged. Check if there is a character. If no player character is damaged, the process returns to step S81. This is because, in the present embodiment, the life reaction (life force) sensing ability can only be sensed by a player character that is not full of vitality and cannot be sensed by a player character that is full of vitality and is not damaged. is there.

  On the other hand, if there is a damaged player character whose life force is not full in step S82, it is determined that the player character is perceived and the process proceeds to step S83 and subsequent steps corresponding to step S10 in FIG.

  First, in step S83, the position of the player character on the field is detected. Subsequently, in step S84, the position on the field of the monster that senses the player character is detected.

  Subsequently, in step S85, the monster is moved and tracked by avoiding an obstacle in the direction of the player character according to the moving ability determined by the quickness given to the monster.

  In step S86, it catches up with the player character and checks whether a monster and the player character have encountered each other. If the monster and the player character have not encountered, the process proceeds to step S82, and the tracking process is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S86 that the monster and the player character have encountered each other, the process ends and the process returns.

  Next, the searching action and the player character tracking process by the magic sensing ability will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the searching enemy ability is activated, first, in step S91, it is confirmed whether or not a player character (PC) exists within the detection range of the magic detection ability. If the player character (PC) does not exist within the sensing range of the magic sensing ability, the player character (PC) cannot be sensed. Therefore, in step S91, the player character (that can use magic within the sensing range of the magic sensing ability) ( PC) is monitored. Alternatively, it is monitored whether or not there is a player character using magic.

  If a player character (PC) having a magic ability comes within the sensing range of the magic sensing ability in step S91, it is judged that the player character is sensed, and the steps after step S92 corresponding to step S10 in FIG. Transition to processing.

  First, in step S92, the position of the player character on the field is detected. Subsequently, in step S93, the position on the field of the monster that senses the player character is detected.

  Subsequently, in step S94, the monster is moved and tracked in the direction of the player character according to the moving ability determined by the quickness given to the monster.

  In step S95, it catches up with the player character and checks whether a monster and the player character have encountered each other. If the monster has not encountered the player character, the process proceeds to step S92, and the tracking process is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S96 that the monster and the player character have encountered each other, the process ends and the process returns. Note that the monster having this magic sensing ability is a fast monster as will be described later, and can almost catch up with the player character when it is sensed.

  Next, auditory search operation and player character tracking processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the searching ability is activated, it is first checked in step S101 whether or not a player character (PC) exists within the auditory detection range. If the player character (PC) does not exist within the auditory sense range, the player character (PC) cannot be sensed. Therefore, in step S101, the player character (PC) is monitored to come within the auditory sense range. To do.

  On the other hand, if the player character (PC) comes within the auditory sense range in step S101, it is determined that the player character is sensed, and the process proceeds to step S102 and subsequent steps corresponding to step S10 in FIG.

  First, in step S102, the position of the player character on the field is detected. Subsequently, in step S103, the position on the field of the monster that senses the player character is detected.

  Subsequently, in step S104, the monster is moved and tracked by avoiding an obstacle in the direction of the player character according to the moving ability determined by the quickness given to the monster.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not the player character has been lost for a certain period of time, that is, whether or not the player character cannot be detected even if the enemy sensing ability is activated. If the user loses sight for a certain period of time, the process returns to step S101 and normal enemy search processing is performed again.

  If the activation of the enemy sensing ability is stopped by step S7 in FIG. 6 or the like, the processing in FIG. 7 is automatically stopped. Moreover, it is desirable to set the above-mentioned “certain time” to an optimum value depending on the moving speed of the monster or the player character, and for example, it may be set to 5 seconds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the player character has not been lost for a predetermined time or longer, the process proceeds to step S106, where the player character catches up and checks whether a monster and the player character have been encountered. When the monster and the player character have not encountered, the process proceeds to step S102, and the tracking process is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the monster and the player character have encountered each other, the process ends and the process returns.

  Next, the searching action by the sense of smell and the player character tracking process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the searching ability is activated, it is first checked in step S111 whether or not a player character (PC) exists within the olfactory sense range. If the player character (PC) does not exist within the olfactory sense range, the player character (PC) cannot be sensed, and therefore, in step S111, the player character (PC) is monitored to come within the olfactory sense range. To do.

  On the other hand, if the player character (PC) comes within the sense range of olfaction in step S111, it is determined that the player character is sensed, and the process proceeds to step S112 and subsequent steps corresponding to step S10 in FIG.

  First, in step S112, the position of the player character on the field is detected. In step S113, the position on the field of the monster that senses the player character is detected.

  Subsequently, in step S114, the monster is moved and tracked by avoiding an obstacle in the direction of the player character according to the moving ability determined by the quickness given to the monster.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the player character has been overlooked for a certain period of time, that is, whether or not the player character cannot be detected even if the enemy sensing ability is activated. If the user loses sight for a certain period of time, the process returns to step S111, and normal search processing is performed again.

  If the activation of the enemy sensing ability is stopped by step S7 in FIG. 6 or the like, the processing in FIG. 7 is automatically stopped. Moreover, it is desirable to set the above-mentioned “certain time” to an optimum value depending on the moving speed of the monster or the player character, and for example, it may be set to 5 seconds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S115 that the player character has not been overlooked for a predetermined time or longer, the process proceeds to step S116, where the player character catches up and checks whether a monster and the player character have been encountered. When the monster and the player character have not encountered, the process proceeds to step S112, and the tracking process is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S116 that the monster and the player character have encountered each other, the process ends and the process returns.

  Each of the enemy sensing abilities described above has unique characteristics such as a sensing range, and the sensing range for each sensing ability varies depending on the type of monster. Furthermore, the sensing range varies depending on the weather conditions of the field. Hereinafter, the characteristics of each enemy sensing ability will be described in detail.

<Enemy perception ability by "sight">
The sensing range is a forward radiation area that spreads out in a triangular pyramid shape, capturing the presence of objects within the visual range as "colors and shapes". Therefore, if the field of view is not obstructed, it can be sensed visually even if the distance is considerably long.

  “Vision” includes “bright vision” and “dark vision”, which differ depending on the monster. “Light vision” is a visual ability in a bright place, and the ability cannot be demonstrated in a dark place. On the other hand, “dark vision” is a visual ability in a dark place, and the ability cannot be exhibited in a bright place.

  Basically, this ability is more suitable for “discovery” than “tracking”, so it is effective in “places with a wide field of view” and “corridors”.

  Therefore, as a means to cope with this searching ability, it is possible to hide the “form itself” by hiding in the “shadow”, using magic, etc. It is valid. However, even if it disappears with magic, the sound and smell cannot be erased.

  Specifically, when the use of magic effective to counter the monster's searching ability by the search target character (player character) is detected on the game control side (when magic is used), It will be controlled so that it is judged that the search ability of the monster in can not be used. The same applies to other searching abilities.

  In the case of the search ability based on vision, the search range is narrowed in the case of “weather in which the view is blocked”.

  Also, there are “bad places” and “fearing monsters” depending on the monsters, and when they encounter such a scene, they stop and escape in fear. This is often seen in the “Ajin” monsters described later.

<Enemy perception ability by "olfaction">
The sensing range is a semi-circular forward sphere area that captures the presence of objects within the olfactory range as “odor”. Therefore, if it is a place where the air flow is not obstructed, it can be detected with odor even behind an obstacle.

  Basically, it is more suitable for “tracking” than “discovery”, so it is effective in “mazes with complicated passages”. On the other hand, it is difficult to detect if you escape to a "place with water" or be replaced with a "different odor".

  In order to counter this searching ability, for example, it is effective to make the scent of the body the same as water with (water perfume) magic or the same scent as the target monster with (monster smel) magic.

  In the case of this searching enemy ability, the enemy search area is narrowed in the case of “weathering weather (rain etc.)”.

  Also, if there are “bad smell” or “fearing monster smell” depending on the monster, it will stop and escape. This is often seen in the sub-human monsters described later.

<Enemy's ability to detect enemies>
The sensing range is the self-surrounding area, and the presence of an object within the hearing range is captured as “sound”. Therefore, if the sound is not obstructed, it can be sensed by hearing even behind an obstacle. Basically, it is more suitable for “warning” than “tracking” and “discovery”.
Effective in "rooms over walls" and "halls". On the other hand, it is difficult to detect if you escape to a place where a “sounding sound” occurs, stop “conversation”, change from “running” to “walking”, or stop “action” and the sound effect disappears Become.

  In order to counter this searching ability, for example, it is effective to block all sounds emitted from yourself with (Siles) magic. However, care should be taken because neither player characters nor spells can be issued.

  In the case of this search enemy ability, the search target range is narrowed in the case of “weather sound (such as strong wind)”.

  In addition, if you hear “bad sound” or “sounding monster sound effects” by monsters, you will stop and escape. This is often seen in the sub-human monsters described later.

<Other enemy detection ability>
In addition to the “sight”, “hearing”, and “olfaction” explained above, there are two “magic perception” and “life force perception”.

  The detection range of “magic perception” is the self-surrounding area. “Magic Perception” is a search ability that can only be possessed by monsters of “Spirit / Magic Biology”. “Characters that use magic” or “characters that have magic ability” are included in the sensing range. Sense that there is.

  The perception range of “life force perception” is the self-periphery area. “Life force perception” is a search enemy ability that can only be provided by “immortal” monsters. A character (a damaged character) whose life force is not full (HP gauge is not full) in the search area. Sense that there is.

  In this embodiment, the combination of enemy sensing abilities provided for each monster type is different, and the enemy sensing ability with the highest priority that is activated first is also different.

  Examples of monsters appearing in the game and examples of setting the priority order of the enemy detection ability for each monster shown are shown below.

In the game control of the present embodiment, since “olfaction sensing” mainly focuses on tracking, not only the minimum search enemies are pasted, but also in “magic detection” and “life force detection” as individual characteristics. Is going to be.
<[Beast] monster>
The first high-priority enemy sensing ability that is activated is called “olfaction”. In addition to “olfaction”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

For example, “S monster” has “bright vision” and “T monster” has “dark vision”, and when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m, the priority is given. Low enemy detection ability can be activated, and even this detection ability can be detected.
<[Insect] monster>
The first high-priority enemy sensing ability that is activated is called “olfaction”. In addition to “olfaction”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

“H monster” has “bright vision” and “K monster” has “hearing”. When the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m, “hearing or hearing” is activated. Can be detected.
<[Soft creature, irregular shape] monster>
The first high-priority enemy sensing ability that is activated is called “olfaction”. In addition to “olfaction”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

“R monster” has “hearing” and “C monster” has “dark vision”. When the distance from the player character is within 3 m, for example, the enemy detection ability with low priority can be activated and detected. Is possible.
<[Ajin] monster>
The first high-priority enemy sensing ability that is activated is called “olfaction”. In addition to “olfaction”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

“O Monster” has “Night Vision” and “A Monster” has “Night Vision”, and activates “Night Vision” when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m. Can be detected.
<[Immortal] Monster>
The enemy sensing ability with the highest priority that is activated first is defined as “life force sensing ability”. In addition to the “life force sensing ability”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

  “N monster” is a remnant of the beast system of life and “olfaction”, “G monster” has “hearing”, and when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m, "Hearing" can be activated and sensed.

“O monster” has “olfaction”, “D monster” has “dark vision”, and low-priority enemy detection ability when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m. Can be activated and can be detected.
<[Magic creature] monster>
The enemy detection ability with the highest priority that is activated first is called “magic detection ability”. In addition to the “magic detection ability”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy detection ability.

  “B monster” has “bright vision”, “Q monster” has “hearing”, and when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m, the enemy sensing ability with low priority Can be activated and sensed.

Note that “M monster” is not detected even within 3 m, and will not be encountered unless the player character actively contacts.
<[Demon] monster>
For example, the enemy detection ability with the highest priority that is activated first is “dark vision”. In addition to “dark vision”, the following ability is provided as a lower priority enemy sensing ability.

“E Monster” has “Hearing” and “F Monster” has “Smell”, and has low enemy detection ability when the distance from the player character is within a certain distance, for example, within 3 m. It can be activated and sensed.
<[Spirit] series>
“Spirit” does not have the above-mentioned multiple enemy sensing abilities, but only “magic sensing ability”.

  In addition, the search enemy detection capability that each monster has is not limited to the above example, and may further include a plurality of capabilities. For example, hearing may be provided in addition to smell and vision.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the monsters (enemy characters) have different enemy sensing abilities, and many variations are given. Further, by detecting and tracking the player character with the sensing ability according to the situation, the encounter timing between the monster and the player character can be changed, and the game progress can be varied.

  In addition, the above description mainly demonstrated control which a monster detects and tracks a player character. However, monsters are not limited to detecting player characters. For example, when monsters detect each other and start fighting when monsters encounter each other, or when superiority or inferiority is clear Control may be made so that inferior monsters evacuate from the field.

  In addition, the monsters described above are not limited to the sensing ability examples, and may be monsters having various sensing abilities or monsters having a larger number of sensing abilities, and are limited to the above examples. Is not to be done.

(Other embodiments)
In the above description, the case where the present invention is realized using a consumer game machine as a platform has been described. However, the present invention may be realized using a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer or an arcade game machine as a platform.

  In the above-described embodiment and its modifications, programs and data for realizing the present invention are stored in a CD-ROM, and the CD-ROM is used as an information recording medium or data downloaded from a server is stored in the HDD 18. The HDD 18 was used as an information recording medium. However, the information recording medium is not limited to the above example, and other magnetic and optical media that can be read by a computer, such as a media exchange type magnetic disk, a ROM card, a DVD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk, and a laser disk. It may be a recording medium or a semiconductor memory.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are provided by media such as a CD-ROM that can be attached to and detached from a game machine or a computer, as well as other devices connected via a communication line, for example, The program may be received from the server group and recorded in the memory, or the program or data may be recorded in a memory on another device connected via a communication line or the like. It may be used via a communication line or the like.

It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the game system in the example of one embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the input device of the example of this embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the network game system which provides the network corresponding | compatible game service of the example of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the detailed structure of CD-ROM of the example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the memory structure of the main memory shown in FIG. 2 of the example of this embodiment.

It is a flowchart for demonstrating the monster control in RPG of this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the search processing of the enemy of the monster provided with vision as the enemy detection capability of this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating search processing of a monster having a life reaction sensing ability as an enemy sensing ability of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating search processing of a monster with a magic sensing ability as an enemy sensing ability of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating search processing of a monster equipped with hearing as enemy detection ability of this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the search processing of a monster with an olfactory sense as enemy detection capability of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 game machine 2 game machine body 3 input device 4 CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory)
5 Memory Card 6 Output Device 11 Main Control Unit 12 RAM (Random Access Memory)
13 Interface Unit 14 Sound Processing Unit 15 Graphic Processing Unit 16 CD-ROM Drive 17 Communication Interface 18 HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
19 Bus 30 Controller 31 Cross key 32 ○ button 33 Δ button 34 □ button 35 × button 36 Start button 37 Joystick 38 R1 button 39 R2 button 40 L1 button 41 L2 button 42 Select button 61 Display screen 62 Speaker 99 Communication line 100 Network ( the Internet)

Claims (21)

In a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program,
Ability control means for controlling the ability of the character in the game;
Action control means for controlling the action of the character by the ability of the character;
A game device comprising: display means for displaying the character. In a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program,
An imparting means for imparting at least two kinds of sensing ability to sense other characters to an automatically controlled character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character;
Searching means that activates the sensing ability given to the automatic control character by the giving means to perform the searching action to sense the other character,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the other character is within a certain range, the searching means activates one of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities to perform the searching action. 3. The game according to claim 2, wherein when the distance between the automatic control character and another character changes, the searching means also activates another sensing ability different from the sensing ability currently activated. apparatus. The sensing ability imparted to the automatic control character includes at least a visual sensing ability, a life reaction sensing ability, a magic sensing ability, an auditory sensing ability, and an olfactory sensing ability. The first priority is given to the automatic control character, and then another sensing ability with a different priority is also given,
3. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the searching means performs a searching action by activating the sensing ability given by the giving means. The game apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a perceivable range of the sensing ability given by the giving means varies depending on the sensing ability. 6. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the enemy searching means is operated in a form corresponding to a sensing ability to activate the automatic control character when the enemy searching action is performed. A game control method in a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program,
At least two kinds of sensing abilities for sensing other characters are provided to an automatically controlled character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character;
Any of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities when the other character is within a certain range when performing the searching action to sense the other character by activating the sensing ability given to the automatically controlled character. A game control method, characterized by activating ka and performing a search enemy action. 8. The game control method according to claim 7, wherein when the distance between the automatic control character and another character changes, another sensing ability different from the sensing ability currently activated is also activated to perform the enemy search action. The sensing ability imparted to the automatic control character includes at least a visual sensing ability, a life reaction sensing ability, a magic sensing ability, an auditory sensing ability, and an olfactory sensing ability. First of all, the automatic control character is given a high-priority sensing ability, and then another sensing ability with a different priority is given,
The game control method according to claim 7, wherein a search operation is performed by activating the given sensing ability. The game control method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the perceivable range of the given sensing ability varies depending on the sensing ability. The game control method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein when performing the searching action, the game control method is operated in a form corresponding to a sensing ability to activate the automatic control character. A computer program executable in a game device capable of executing a game according to a game program,
An assigned program sequence for providing an automatic control character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character to provide at least two types of sensing ability to sense other characters;
An enemy search program sequence that activates the sensing ability given to the automatically controlled character in the grant program sequence to perform an enemy search action to detect the other character,
The computer program according to claim 1, wherein when the other character is within a certain range, one of the at least two types of other character sensing abilities is activated to perform an enemy action. 13. The search program sequence according to claim 12, wherein when the distance between the automatically controlled character and another character changes, another sensing ability different from the currently activated sensing ability is also activated to perform the searching action. Computer program. The sensing ability imparted to the automatic control character includes at least visual sensing ability, life response sensing ability, magic sensing ability, auditory sensing ability, and olfactory sensing ability. Prioritize the ability and give the automatic control character a high-priority sensing ability at the beginning, and then give other sensing ability with a different priority,
13. The computer program according to claim 12, wherein the search program sequence performs a search operation by activating the sensing ability given in the grant program sequence. 15. The computer program according to claim 13, wherein the perceivable range of the sensing ability given in the assignment program sequence varies depending on the sensing ability. The computer program according to any one of claims 12 to 13, wherein the search program sequence is operated in a form corresponding to a sensing capability of activating the automatic control character when the search operation is performed. . A computer-readable recording medium for recording a computer program executable on a game device capable of executing a game according to the game program,
An assigned program sequence for providing an automatic control character that encounters a player character that performs an action in response to an operation of the player and generates an event with the player character to provide at least two types of sensing ability to sense other characters;
Recording an enemy program sequence that activates the sensing ability given to the automatic control character in the grant program sequence to perform an enemy action to sense the other character;
The computer-readable recording medium characterized in that the search program sequence activates one of the at least two types of other character sensing capabilities to perform a search operation when another character is within a certain range. 18. The search program sequence according to claim 17, wherein when the distance between the automatically controlled character and another character changes, another sensing ability different from the currently activated sensing ability is also activated to perform an enemy action. Computer-readable recording medium. The sensing ability imparted to the automatic control character includes at least visual sensing ability, life response sensing ability, magic sensing ability, auditory sensing ability, and olfactory sensing ability. Prioritize the ability and give the automatic control character a high-priority sensing ability at the beginning, and then give other sensing ability with a different priority,
18. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 17, wherein the search program sequence performs a search operation by activating the sensing ability given by the grant program sequence. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 18 or 19, wherein a perceivable range of the sensing ability given by the assigning program sequence varies depending on the sensing ability. The computer-readable program according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the search program sequence is operated in a form corresponding to a sensing capability of activating the automatic control character when the search operation is performed. recoding media.

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