JP2005205099A - Network game system, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network game system for raising amusement by giving an environment where a role is acted in a pseudo-term like the actor of a movie or a theater, and to provide a program and a recording medium. <P>SOLUTION: The game server (21) of the network game system (10) assigns characters, based on previous evaluation information. The game server (21) controls the performance of the assigned character in a virtual space only within a performance time according to an operation, and provides performance control information concerning the performance of the character. The game server (21) receives the evaluation information concerning the performance with respect to the performance control information from a terminal, stores it, and reports it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a network game system, a program, and a recording medium, and more particularly, to a network game system, a program, and a recording medium that perform control for causing a character to act according to an operation of a terminal.

  Conventionally, in a network game system, a character is created based on communication information with a terminal operated by a user in a virtual space that is constructed on a game server provided on the network and can be shared by a plurality of users. Control to act is performed. In this way, a game is provided that allows a character or the like to freely act in a virtual space even when a plurality of users are separated from each other. For example, in a role-playing game, a character or the like is individually played in a virtual space that can be shared by a large number of users, and the game proceeds. In such a game system, since a large number of users play at the same time, an action having some manners is required so that each user can play happily.

In this regard, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a game server is disclosed that determines the reliability of each user depending on whether or not each user faithfully plays his / her role. By thoroughly implementing user manners in the virtual space provided by the game server, it is possible to provide an environment in which all users can use the service with peace of mind.
JP 2003-199970 A

  However, the above-described game system is configured to determine the reliability because the service can be used with peace of mind. However, since the reliability is a moral reliability as a user who uses the virtual space, for example, a movie or a play Like actors, he rarely made stories and played roles, and did not attempt to improve the fun of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a network game system that can improve interest by providing an environment in which a role is played in a pseudo manner, such as a movie or theater actor, An object is to provide a program and a recording medium.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A terminal that is operated by a user and a game server provided on a network. The virtual server is constructed in the game server and can be shared by a plurality of users. A network game system that controls a character to perform a performance based on communication information between the characters, wherein the game server is configured to receive character information about the character, story background information about the story background to be played, and performance period information about the performance period. A performance environment notifying means for each notification; a character assignment means for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition; and a performance of the character assigned to each terminal by the character assignment means for each terminal. In the virtual space only during the performance period according to the operation of Provided by the performance control means, the performance control information providing means for providing performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled by the performance control means within the performance period for each terminal, and the performance information providing means. The evaluation information regarding the performance for the performance control information received from the terminal, the performance evaluation information storage means for storing the received evaluation information, and the evaluation notification information regarding the evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storage means are sent to the terminal. A network game system comprising a performance evaluation information notification means for notification.

  (2) In the network game described in (1), the character allocating unit has a function of allocating a character for each terminal based on previous evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storing unit, The performance evaluation information notification means has a function of notifying the terminal of character assignment information related to the character assigned by the character assignment means.

  (3) In the network game according to (1) or (2), the terminal includes exercise means for causing the character to act, and dialogue generation means for generating dialogue by the character, The performance control means performs the performance of the character assigned to each terminal by the character assignment means on the virtual space only within the performance period based on the exercise means and the speech input means for each terminal. A network game system having a control function.

  (4) Based on communication information with a terminal operated by a user, control that causes a character to perform an action in a virtual space that is constructed on a game server provided on a network and can be shared by a plurality of users Is a program that causes a computer to execute a process for performing a performance environment notification process for notifying each terminal of character information about a character, story background information about a story background to be performed, and performance period information about a performance period, and establishment of a predetermined condition. A character assignment process for assigning a character to each terminal, and a performance of the character assigned to each terminal in the character assignment process on the virtual space only within the performance period according to an operation for each terminal. A performance control process to be controlled and within the performance period in the performance control process The performance control information providing process for providing the performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled for each terminal and the performance evaluation information for the performance control information provided in the performance information providing process are received from the terminal, Causing the computer to perform a performance evaluation information storage process for storing the received evaluation information and a performance evaluation information notification process for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information regarding the evaluation information stored in the performance evaluation information storage process. A featured program.

  (5) Control that causes a character to perform an action in a virtual space that is constructed on a game server provided on a network and can be shared by a plurality of users, based on communication information with a terminal operated by the user Is a computer-readable recording medium that records a program for causing a computer to execute a process for performing a performance environment notification for notifying each terminal of character information about a character, story background information about a story background to be played, and performance period information about a performance period A character assignment process for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a performance of the character assigned to each terminal in the character assignment process according to an operation for each terminal. Performance control processing for controlling in the virtual space only within a period In the performance control process, the performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled within the performance period is provided for each terminal, and the performance control information provided in the performance information provision process Performance evaluation information for receiving performance evaluation information from the terminal and storing the received evaluation information and performance evaluation information for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information regarding the evaluation information stored in the performance evaluation information storage processing A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program that causes a computer to execute notification processing.

  According to the invention described in (1), (4), or (5), a character is assigned to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and control is performed in a virtual space only within a performance period according to an operation for each terminal. Performance control information related to the performance to be performed, evaluation information regarding the performance control information is received, stored, and notified, so that, for example, acting like a movie or a theater actor, playing a pseudo role, It is possible to create an environment where others can evaluate them, and to improve the interest.

  According to the invention described in (2), since the character is assigned based on the previous evaluation information and the assigned character is notified, the user's own casting specification can be grasped objectively and the interest in acting Can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (3), based on the movement means for causing the character to act and the line generation means for generating a line by the character, the performance of the character assigned to each terminal is limited within the performance period. Since the control is performed in the virtual space, the user's performance range can be widened, and the interest can be further improved.

  According to the present invention, a character is assigned to each terminal based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the performance control information related to the performance controlled in the virtual space is provided only during the performance period according to the operation for each terminal. Since it receives, memorizes, and notifies evaluation information related to the performance of control information, it can create a story by playing a pseudo role, such as a movie or theater actor, and can be evaluated by others. Can improve the interest.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of network game system]
A block diagram showing a network game system in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The network game system 10 includes terminals 41A, 41B, and 41C, and a game server 21 provided on the network NT. In the present embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, terminals other than the terminals 41A, 41B, and 41C are omitted.

  The network NT in the present embodiment includes the Internet, a dedicated line, a provider, a voice communication station, a mobile phone base station, a satellite communication station, and the like, but is not limited thereto, and the terminal 41A, 41B, 41C and a game Any configuration is possible as long as the server 21 is communicably connected.

  In the game server 21, a virtual space (for example, a three-dimensional space) that can be shared by a plurality of users is constructed. This virtual space is set with a virtual coordinate space (for example, a three-dimensional coordinate space), and on the virtual space, based on communication information with the terminals 41A, 41B, and 41C, Control for causing the character to perform an action is performed by determining the position and determining the action (movement) of the character. Such communication information includes performance control information described later in detail. In addition, the user in a claim performs not only the user who performs a character's acting on the virtual space constructed | assembled in the game server 21, but the character, such as the user who browses the character's performance, etc. A user other than the user to be included is also included.

  Although described in detail later, the terminals 41A, 41B, and 41C are operated by the user, and execute various controls such as image display control and sound generation control based on communication information with the game server 21. To do.

  In this embodiment, personal computers are used as the terminals 41A, 41B, and 41C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the network NT such as a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and a game device can be accessed. Any terminal can be used.

  As an access method, exchange of packets created by the TCP / IP protocol group is performed using a dial-up PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) connection, and the network NT performs communication using the TCP / IP protocol. Is called.

  In the present embodiment, a wired apparatus is used to be communicably connected to the game server 21 via the network NT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be communicable. The network NT may be configured to be communicably connected to the game server 21 using a wireless device. For example, between each device and a network NT (provider host computer) such as the Internet, audio data is transmitted using digital radio waves such as a TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) system or a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) system. These radio waves are connected to the game server 21 via base stations scattered in various places.

  In FIG. 1, the game server 21 connected to the network NT is configured as a single server. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the functions of the game server 21 described later are divided into a plurality of servers. May be.

[Electric configuration of game server]
The electrical configuration of the game server 21 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the game server 21, a CPU 23 that is a control unit 22, a memory 24, a communication control unit 25, a storage unit 26, and the like are connected to a data bus 27.

  The CPU 23 has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the storage unit 26. Further, the CPU 23 functions as various means described later according to the program.

  The storage unit 26 stores a program for controlling the operation of the game server 21 by the CPU 23 and various tables. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 26 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium readable by a computer may be used. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in the memory 24 or the like after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The memory 24 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 23.

  The communication control unit 25 is for communicating with various devices connected to the network NT such as the terminal 41A.

  In the electrically configured game server 21 as described above, the program and database stored in the storage unit 26 will be described in detail.

  The program stored in the storage unit 26 in the game server 21 of the present embodiment is specifically for causing a computer to execute the following process (step).

  (A1) Control that causes a character to perform an action in a virtual space that is constructed in a game server provided on a network and can be shared by a plurality of users, based on communication information with a terminal operated by the user Processing to do.

  (A2) A performance environment notification process for notifying each terminal of character information related to a character, story background information related to a story background to be performed, and performance period information related to a performance period.

  (A3) Character assignment processing for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

  (A4) A performance control process for controlling the performance of the character assigned to each terminal in the character assignment process on the virtual space only within the performance period according to the operation for each terminal.

  (A5) The performance control information provision process which provides the performance control information regarding the performance of the character controlled within the performance period in the performance control process for each terminal.

  (A6) A performance evaluation information storage process for receiving performance evaluation information for performance control information provided in the performance information provision processing from the terminal and storing the received evaluation information.

  (A7) A performance evaluation information notification process for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information related to the evaluation information stored in the performance evaluation information storage process.

  (A8) In the character assignment process, a process of assigning a character to each terminal based on the previous evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storage process.

  (A9) In the performance evaluation information notification process, a process of notifying the terminal of character allocation information related to the character allocated in the character allocation process.

  That is, the storage unit 26 is a computer-readable recording medium (storage medium) that records a program including the processes (A1) to (A9).

  Various tables stored in the storage unit 26 of the game server 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 are stored in the storage unit 26 in the game server 21.

[User Information Management Table]
The storage unit 26 stores a user information management table. In the user information management table, as shown in FIG. 3, a user ID, a name, an address, a telephone number, a handle name, and a password are associated with each user.

  The user ID is an ID that can identify the user. The password is set for each user. User authentication in the game server 21 is performed by the user ID and password transmitted from the terminal 41A and the like, and the user ID and password stored in the user information management table. Further, the user ID and the handle name are associated with each other.

[Personal history information management table]
The storage unit 26 stores a personal history information management table. As shown in FIG. 4, in the personal history information management table, a user ID, history number information, comprehensive evaluation information, performance execution time, story ID, casting information, and evaluation information are associated with each other. .

  The history number information is the number of times that a game for performing a character is performed. The comprehensive evaluation information is comprehensive evaluation information for the performance of the character performed by the user, and is calculated based on all the evaluation information. Also, the performance time, which is the time when the character was acting, the story ID related to the story where the character was acting, the casting information indicating the casting in the story, the evaluation information indicating the evaluation of the character's performance, etc. It is associated with each game.

  In particular, the comprehensive evaluation information and evaluation information stored in the personal history information management table are related to the determination of casting when performing a character, and the previous evaluation information stored in the personal history information management table ( For example, characters are assigned based on comprehensive evaluation information, evaluation information, and the like.

  For example, in the evaluation information, a role that the player wants to play in the next and subsequent games and a stepwise evaluation of the results played in the current game are quantified. The comprehensive evaluation information is obtained by quantifying the combination and evaluation based on the quantified evaluation information.

[Recording information management table]
The storage unit 26 stores a recording information management table. As shown in FIG. 5, in the recording information management table, a recording ID, a story ID, the number of casters, user evaluation information, a recording information address, and an edited recording information address are associated with each other.

  The recording ID makes it possible to identify the recording information of the performance of the character performed by the user. The story ID indicates a story corresponding to the recording information. The number of casters indicates the number of casters in the story corresponding to the recording information. The user evaluation information is evaluation information for each user corresponding to the casting in the recording information. The recording information address indicates the storage start address of the recording information actually stored. The edited recording information address indicates a storage start address of editing information obtained by editing the actually stored recording information.

  Such information is referred to in response to a request from the terminal 41A or the like, and the recorded character performance can be edited. Further, such information is referred to by a request from the terminal 41A or the like, and the performance of the recorded character and the performance of the edited character can be viewed.

[Story information management table]
The storage unit 26 stores a story information management table. As shown in FIG. 6, in the story information management table, a story ID, a story type, the number of casters, character information, a performance end condition, and a story storage address are associated with each other.

  The story type indicates the type of story. The number of casters indicates the number of casters (characters) necessary for the story. The character information is information related to a cast (character) necessary for the story. The performance end condition is, for example, performance time information as a performance time limit, a condition for the character's performance to end, such as until the character finishes, that is, a game end condition set for each story. The story storage address indicates a storage start address where information related to the story is stored. Note that the performance end condition (for example, the time limit of 30 minutes, until a goal is reached in “Rabbit and Kame”, which will be described later), etc., corresponds to an example of performance period information. That is, the performance period information is information on a time during which the performance can be performed, and is information on a period until the performance end condition is satisfied.

  Such a story information management table is referred to, and the above-described table functions. For example, when extracting evaluation information corresponding to a predetermined story type, the story type in the story information management table is referenced, and whether or not the story type is a story ID that matches the search key (predetermined story type). Thus, the evaluation information corresponding to the search key can be extracted.

[Electrical configuration of terminal]
The electrical configuration of the terminal in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the terminal 41A will be described, but the other terminals 41B, 41C and the like have the same configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the terminal 41A, the CPU 43A, which is the control unit 42A, the memory 44A, the communication control unit 45A, the storage unit 46A, a display unit 47A for displaying an image related to the game, and an input signal related to the game. Is connected to the CPU 43A and the like.

  The CPU 43A has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the storage unit 46A. Further, the CPU 43A functions as various means described later according to the program.

  The storage unit 46A stores a program for controlling the operation of the terminal 41A by the CPU 43A and various tables.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 46A is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium that can be read by a computer may be used. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in the memory 44A or the like after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The memory 44A has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 43A.

  The communication control unit 45A is for communicating with various devices such as the game server 21 installed on the network NT.

  The display unit 47A is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, a CRT, or the like, and displays an image under the control of the CPU 43A.

  The input unit 48A includes an operation controller, a keyboard, and the like. The operation controller, the keyboard, and the like are for making the character act. For example, the position information of the character is changed by the operation of the operation controller or the keyboard, the action (exercise) of the character is executed, and the character information spoken by the character is input. In the present embodiment, the input unit 48A is configured from an operation controller, a keyboard, and the like. However, the input unit 48A is not limited thereto, and may be anything that can be input by the user, such as a microphone. In this case, the voice uttered by the user is collected by the microphone, and the collected voice can be recognized by the CPU 43A and converted into character information.

[Game display explanation]
In the present embodiment, an image displayed on the display unit 47A such as the terminal 41A will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8A, a screen for recruiting performers is displayed. In this case, a screen showing a game cast (character information) or the like is displayed. As a specific example, the game executed by the user is “Rabbit and turtle”, and the cast performed by the user is “Rabbit”. Although this cast will be described in detail later, it is determined according to the previous evaluation. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, a temporary story (story background information) and an end condition such as a performance time (performance period information) are displayed. When the user performs an operation to play the game, the character “Rabbit” is performed in the virtual space as the “Rabbit” role of “Rabbit and Kame”. This “Kame” is made to act by the operation of another user different from the user who plays “Rabbit”.

  In this case, the character moves, performs an action (exercise), and speaks (so-called chat) in response to a user operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the display unit 47 displays a virtual space image (for example, a field background image, a river background, etc.) related to a virtual coordinate space in the virtual space provided in the game server 21 in accordance with a user operation. Image), a character image (for example, rabbit, turtle, etc.) in the virtual space, and a character image (including a pictographic image) expressing a word or pictograph by the character. In addition, the user may perform along the above-mentioned temporary story, or may perform a free performance different from the temporary story. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), an operation in which the “rabbit” follows the “turtle” by the user's operation, an operation in which the “rabbit” intentionally falls into the river, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), As shown in FIG. 9 (C), “Kame” may perform an action such as taking a nap by retracting his / her foot into the shell. Then, when the performance end condition is satisfied, the performance game ends.

  Also, such performance can be viewed by a user other than the user who is acting on the character. Also, such performance can be viewed in real time or replay (recording / playback).

  And the evaluation with respect to a performance for every user is performed by the user who made the character act, or the user who browsed. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), evaluation information as to what kind of combination is preferable after the next time is displayed for the user of the “Rabbit” combination. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, evaluations for the user of the “Rabbit” role are aggregated and displayed. Specifically, the user who played “Rabbit” this time was evaluated to be able to perform “Momotaro” “Inu” next time, and is likely to become the “Inu” role of “Momotaro” after the next time. Become. This evaluation may be based on whether or not the performance is in line with a temporary story, or may be based on a user's sense regardless of the temporary story. For example, “Suspense Drama” may become “Comed Comet”.

  In this way, a character is assigned, and performance control information related to the performance controlled in the virtual space is provided only during the performance period according to the operation, and evaluation information related to the performance for the performance control information is received, stored, and notified. Therefore, like an actor in a movie or a theater, for example, a role can be played in a pseudo manner to create a story, and an environment in which others can evaluate it can be given, and the interest can be improved. In addition, since a character is assigned based on the previous evaluation information and the assigned character is notified, the user's own cast specification can be grasped objectively, and the interest in acting can be improved.

[Processing in network game system]
The processing executed in the network game system 10 is shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 below. The network game system 10 will be described below in which terminals 41A and 41C are used as the terminals for acting the character, and terminals 41B are used as the terminals for viewing the action. Further, the terminal that causes the character to perform is described with respect to the terminal 41A, and description of the terminal 41C that performs similar processing is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game server 21, the CPU 23 executes a story selection process (step S101). In this process, the CPU 23 selects, from the story information database, a story that causes the user to act on the character. For example, the CPU 23 selects the story “Rabbit and turtle”. Then, the CPU 23 stores a story ID indicating the selected story in a predetermined area of the memory 24. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 23 executes a transmission process for performer recruitment information. In this process, the CPU 23 stores the performance environment information such as the story type in the story selected in step S101, the character information about the character, the number of characters, the story about the story background to be played, and the end condition (performance period information) such as the performance time. Read from the story information database. And CPU23 transmits those performance environment information and the performer recruitment information to the effect of recruiting the performance in the performance environment to terminal 41A, 41B. That is, the CPU 23 notifies the terminals 41A and 41B of the character information regarding the character, the story background information regarding the story background to be performed, and the performance period information regarding the performance period. In the present embodiment, the CPU 23 is configured to transmit the performance environment information and the performer recruitment information to the terminals 41A, 41B, etc. on the condition that the story is selected in step S101. Alternatively, the performance environment information and the performer recruitment information may be transmitted in response to a request from the terminal 41A or the like. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S102 in this embodiment is corresponded to an example of a performance environment notification means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In terminal 41A, in step S201, CPU 43A receives the performance environment information and performer recruitment information supplied from game server 23, and temporarily stores them in memory 44A. Then, the CPU 43A causes the display unit 47A to display an image indicating that the performer is recruited, an image related to the performance environment, and the like based on the received performance environment information and performer recruitment information (step S202). In the present embodiment, the notification is performed using an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the notification may be performed using voice, or a combination thereof. Also good. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203. Note that similar processing (steps S301 and S302) is executed in the terminal 41B.

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 43 </ b> A executes the appearance request information transmission process according to the operation of the input unit 48 </ b> A by the user. As a result, the user operating the terminal 41A causes the game server 21 to recognize that he / she wants to appear. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  On the other hand, in the terminal 41B, in step S303, the CPU 43B executes a transmission process of browsing request information according to the input (operation) of the input unit 48A by the user. Thereby, the user who operates the terminal 41 </ b> B makes the game server 21 recognize that he / she wants to browse. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In the game server 21, in step S103, the CPU 23 determines whether or not the recruitment period has ended. If the CPU 23 does not determine that the recruitment period has ended, it executes a process of waiting for desired information such as appearance request information and browsing request information (step S104). Then, the process proceeds again to step S103. On the other hand, if the CPU 23 determines that the recruitment period has ended, it moves the process to step S105.

  In step S105, the CPU 23 executes a transmission process of recruitment period end information. In this process, the CPU 23 transmits recruitment period end information indicating that the recruitment period has ended to the terminals 41A, 41B, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In the terminal 41A, in step S204, the CPU 43A executes a reception process of recruitment period end information. Thereby, the user who operates the terminal 41A can recognize that the recruitment period has ended. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205. Similarly in the terminal 41B, in step S304, the CPU 43A executes reception processing for recruitment period end information.

  In the game server 21, in step S106, a casting determination process is executed. In this process, the CPU 23 assigns a character (for example, “rabbit”) to the terminal 41A from which the appearance request information is received in step S103 based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. In addition, in this embodiment, although comprised so that a character may be allocated based on the previous evaluation information, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may comprise so that a character may be allocated based on a lottery result. And CPU23 memorize | stores casting information temporarily in the memory 24, and performs setting control of casting information. Moreover, CPU23 memorize | stores temporarily the browsing information with respect to the terminal 41B from which browsing desired information was received in step S103, and performs setting control of browsing information. Such information setting control includes communication control with the terminal 41A to which casting is assigned, communication control with the terminal 41B to be browsed, and communication with other terminals that are not assigned and are not browsed. Various control procedures, such as control that does not perform communication control, are set. Then, the CPU 23 temporarily stores the casting information and the browsing information in the memory 24. And the transmission process of the casting information regarding the determined casting is performed (step S107). Thereby, the game server 21 can make the terminals 41A and 41B recognize the casting.

  In the terminal 41A, in step S205, the CPU 43A receives the casting information and executes a casting information setting process as shown in FIG. 12 (step S206). Accordingly, the terminal 41A is set to perform, for example, “Rabbit” of “Rabbit and Kame”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  In the terminal 41B, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S305, the CPU 43B receives the casting information, and executes browsing information setting processing as shown in FIG. 12 (step S306). Thereby, for example, the terminal 41 </ b> A is set to browse the performance of “Rabbit and Kame”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S307.

  Then, in the game server 21, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S <b> 108, the CPU 23 executes a game start information transmission process for starting the game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, the CPU 23 determines whether or not the game is over. In this process, the CPU 23 determines whether or not the selected story end condition is satisfied. For example, the CPU 23 counts the time since the game start information is transmitted, and determines that the game is over when the time reaches the acting time. If the CPU 23 determines that the game is over, it moves the process to step S113. On the other hand, if the CPU 23 determines that the game has not ended, it moves the process to step S110. That is, the CPU 23 in the game server 21 repeats the processing from steps S110 to S112 until the game end condition is satisfied.

  In the terminal 41A, in step S208, the CPU 43A executes a performance control information transmission process. Specifically, the CPU 43A receives performance control information such as position information relating to the position of the character, exercise information relating to the character's movement (action), and character information relating to the utterance of the character, in accordance with an input signal from the input unit 48A. Then, the CPU 43A transmits the received position information, exercise information, and character information to the game server 21. In this process, an operation controller, a keyboard, a microphone, and the like are used as the input unit 48A. By using such an input unit 48A, the character is caused to act in the virtual space of the game server 21, and a line is generated by the character. Note that the input unit 48A in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of an exercise unit for causing a character to act, and an example of a line generation unit for generating a line by a character. Thereby, the width of the user's performance can be widened, and the interest can be further improved. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S209.

  In the game server 21, in step S110, the CPU 23 executes a performance control information standby process. Then, the CPU 23 generates performance control information such as the character type in the virtual space, the character position, the character action (exercise) information, and the character information spoken by the character. Such performance control information is provided to the terminals 41A, 41B and the like in step S112, and the performance of the character is displayed based on the performance control information. That is, the performance of the character assigned to the terminal 41A or the like in step S106 is displayed on the virtual space only within the performance period according to the input signal (for example, character information, position information, exercise information, character information, etc.) of the input unit 48A. It will be controlled in. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S110 in this embodiment is equivalent to an example of a performance control means.

  Then, the CPU 23 stores the received performance control information in the storage unit 26 (step S111). The CPU 23 stores the performance control information in the storage unit 26 as recorded data. In this case, the CPU 23 additionally updates the data related to the recording data in the recording information table.

  Then, the CPU 23 transmits the received performance control information to the terminals 41A and 41B (step S112). As a result, the CPU 23 provides performance control information regarding the performance of the character controlled in the performance period in step S110 for each of the terminals 41A and 41B. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S112 in this embodiment is equivalent to an example of a performance control information provision means. When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S109.

  In terminal 41A, in step S209, CPU 43A executes a performance control information standby process. In this process, when receiving the performance control information, the CPU 43A reads image data based on the performance control information from the storage unit 46A, and displays an image based on the read image data on the display unit 47A. Similarly in the terminal 41B, in step S309, the CPU 43B executes a performance control information standby process. As a result, a control for acting is performed in accordance with an input signal from the input unit 48A of the terminal 41A, and the result of the control for the performance is transmitted to the terminals 41A, 41B and the like and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the image based on the performance control information is configured to be displayed on the display unit 47A or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sound based on the performance control information may be used. Or a combination thereof.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that an image display might be performed based on the received performance control information, it is not restricted to this, For example, according to the input signal input from the input part 48A, performance control information is changed. It may be configured to display and control an image based on the generated performance control information. In that case, whether or not the performance control information has been transmitted is received from the game server 21, and accordingly, It is preferable to control display of an image.

  In the present embodiment, in step S208, in addition to the processing described above, the CPU 43A is a terminal constructed in the terminal 41A based on position information, exercise information, and character information corresponding to an input signal from the input unit 48A. Control is also performed to cause the character to act in a unique virtual space and display the character or the like on the display unit 47A. In step S209 described above, the CPU 43A receives actual position information, exercise information, and character information transmitted from the game server 21 in the virtual space of the game server 21, and receives position information in the terminal-specific virtual space. Compared with exercise information and character information, it is determined whether or not they match. And CPU43A will perform the process which correct | amends the positional information on the terminal specific virtual space, exercise | movement information, and character information by the result of the determination. For this reason, in step S208, for example, the CPU 43A can also perform control to display the position information, exercise information, character information, and the like of another character (for example, “Kame”) to be performed by the terminal 41C on the display unit 47A. . As a result, the CPU 43A controls the character to act in the terminal-specific virtual space, and compares the terminal-specific virtual space with the actual virtual space in the game server 21. Since the information is corrected, the control of causing the player to perform his / her character in the actual virtual space constructed in the game server 21 is performed, and a delay in display processing or the like due to a delay in communication information with the game server 21 Can be prevented.

  In the game server 21, in step S <b> 110, the CPU 21 causes a plurality of characters to act. Depending on the positional relationship between these characters and the positional relationship between the character and the virtual coordinate space, the performance (action) of the character is performed. , Exercise) may be limited. On the other hand, in the terminal 41A or the like, when the CPU 43A performs control for acting on its own character (for example, “Rabbit”), the character moves outside its own virtual space (virtual coordinate space). There are cases where the performance (action, movement) of the self character is limited depending on the relationship between the self character and the self virtual space (virtual coordinate space), such as when trying to do so. In addition, the CPU 43A may limit the performance (action, exercise) of its own character depending on the positional relationship with other characters (for example, “Kame”). For this reason, the CPU 43A recognizes the relationship between its own character, another character, and a virtual coordinate space, and may limit the performance of its own character. It is possible to perform the same performance as that performed on the actual virtual space of the game server 21. That is, the actual virtual space in the game server 21 and the terminal-specific virtual space are easily matched, and various information is corrected. The opportunity to perform can be reduced, and control to make the character act more naturally can be performed.

  In the game server 21, when it is determined that the game is ended in the above-described step S109, a transmission process of evaluation request information is executed in step S113. In this process, the CPU 23 transmits evaluation request information related to the request for evaluation to the terminals 41A and 41B in order to make the user who performed the character, the user who was browsing, etc. perform evaluation regarding the performance. In addition, although the evaluation request information in this case will evaluate others, you may comprise so that self-evaluation may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In terminal 41A, in step S210, CPU 43A executes standby processing for evaluation request information. Then, the CPU 43A determines whether or not evaluation request information has been received (step S211). In this process, if the CPU 43A determines that the evaluation request information has been received, the process proceeds to step S212 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the evaluation request information has not been received, the CPU 43A determines that the game has not ended and moves the process to step S208 again. By controlling in this way, it is possible to execute a game for acting a character only during the performance period. Similarly in the terminal 41B, in steps S310 and 311 the CPU 43B executes an evaluation request information standby process and the like. By controlling in this way, it is possible to view the performance of the character by operating the terminal 41A or the like only during the performance period.

  Then, in the terminal 41A, in step S212, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 43A transmits evaluation information related to the performance to the game server 21 in accordance with the input signal input by the input unit 48A. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S213. Similarly, in the terminal 41B, in step S312, the CPU 43B executes a process of transmitting the input evaluation information.

  In the game server 21, in step S114, the CPU 23 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. In this process, if the CPU 23 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, it moves the process to step S116. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the CPU 23 executes an evaluation information standby process (step S115). In this process, the CPU 23 receives evaluation information supplied from the terminals 41A, 41B, etc., and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the memory 24. If this process ends, the process moves again to step S114. That is, the CPU 23 in the game server 21 receives the evaluation information until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In step S116, the CPU 23 executes an evaluation information totaling process. The CPU 23 adds up all the evaluation information received in step S115, digitizes it, and updates the comprehensive evaluation information and evaluation information in the personal history information database. That is, the CPU 23 receives the evaluation information regarding the performance with respect to the performance control information provided to the terminals 41A and 41B in step S112, and stores the received evaluation information. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S116 in this embodiment is corresponded to an example of a performance evaluation information storage means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

  In step S117, the CPU 23 executes pre-casting determination processing. In this process, the CPU 23 determines in advance the casting in the next game based on the totaled evaluation information and comprehensive evaluation information. In this process, the CPU 23 assigns in advance a character (for example, “Rabbit”) for the terminal 41 </ b> A that the character has acted on based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. In this case, the CPU 23 refers to the comprehensive evaluation information for the user such as the terminal 41A and the evaluation information (previous evaluation information), and determines the next casting. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S106 in this embodiment, step S111, etc. are equivalent to an example of a cast determination means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 23 executes transmission processing of evaluation information and pre-casting information. In this process, the CPU 23 transmits the evaluation information received in step S115 and totalized in step S116 and the pre-casting information determined in step S117 to the terminals 41A, 41B and the like. As a result, the CPU 23 notifies the terminal 41A and the like of evaluation notification information related to the stored evaluation information. Further, the CPU 23 notifies the terminals 41A and 41B of the pre-casting information (character allocation information) related to the characters allocated in advance in step S117. In addition, CPU23 which performs step S118 in this embodiment is corresponded to an example of a performance evaluation information notification means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  In terminal 41A, in step S213, CPU 23 executes a reception process of evaluation information and pre-casting information transmitted from game server 21. And CPU23 performs the display process of evaluation information and prior casting information (step S214). In this process, the CPU 23 performs control to display an image based on the received evaluation information and pre-casting information on the display unit 47A. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S201. Similarly in the terminal 41B, in steps S313 and 314, the CPU 43B executes reception processing and display processing of evaluation information and pre-casting information, and moves the processing to step S301.

  By controlling in this way, a character is assigned to each terminal based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the performance control information related to the performance controlled on the virtual space only within the performance period according to the operation for each terminal is provided. Because it receives, memorizes, and notifies evaluation information related to the performance control information, it plays a simulated role, for example, like a movie or theater actor, and creates a story, and others evaluate it. Can provide an environment that can be enjoyed, and can improve interest.

  In addition, since a character is assigned based on the previous evaluation information and the assigned character is notified, the user's own cast specification can be grasped objectively, and the interest in acting can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, evaluation information is provided for each of a plurality of characters by a user who controls the character to perform (the user of the terminal 41A) or another user other than the user (for example, the terminal 41B). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a problem that the user who performs the control to perform the character does not provide the evaluation information for the performance of the character, that is, the evaluation information for the performance of the own character. Further, it may be evaluation information for performance itself performed by a plurality of characters, not for each character.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the performance information actually performed, the evaluation information for the recording information in which the actual performance is stored, etc., but is not limited to this, for example, the actually stored recording information is edited. It may be evaluation information for the edited information.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a terminal operated by a user and a game server provided on a network, and the terminal is constructed in a virtual space that is constructed in the game server and can be shared by a plurality of users. And a network game system that controls a character to perform an action based on communication information between the game server and the game server, wherein the game server includes character information about the character, story background information about the story background to be played, and a performance period. Acting environment notifying means for notifying the performance period information for each terminal, character assigning means for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and the character assigned to each terminal by the character assigning means The temporary performance is limited to the temporary period according to the operation of each terminal. Performance control means for controlling in space, performance control information providing means for providing performance control information on the performance of the character controlled by the performance control means within the performance period for each terminal, and the performance information provision Performance evaluation information storage means for receiving performance evaluation information for the performance control information provided by the means from the terminal and storing the received evaluation information; evaluation notification information regarding the evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storage means Is provided with a performance evaluation information notification means for notifying the terminal, a terminal, a game server, a performance environment notification means, a character allocation means, a performance control means, a performance control information providing means, a performance evaluation. Specific structures such as information storage means, performance evaluation information notification means, exercise means, dialogue generation means, etc. It may be suitably designed or modified.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a block diagram which shows the network game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the game server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the user information management table memorize | stored in the game server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the personal history information management table memorize | stored in the game server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the video recording information management table memorize | stored in the game server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the story information management table memorize | stored in the game server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the network game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the network game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the network game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Network Game System 21 Game Server 22, 42 Control Unit 23, 43 CPU
24, 44 Memory 25, 45 Communication control unit 26, 46 Storage unit 41 Terminal 47 Display unit 48 Input unit NT network

Claims (5)

Communication between the terminal and the game server in a virtual space that includes a terminal operated by the user and a game server provided on the network, is constructed in the game server, and can be shared by a plurality of users A network game system that controls a character to perform an action based on information,
The game server includes character information about a character, story background information about a story background to be performed, performance environment notification means for notifying performance period information about a performance period for each terminal,
A character assigning means for assigning a character for each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Acting control means for controlling the performance of the character assigned to each terminal by the character assigning means on the virtual space only within the performance period according to the operation for each terminal;
Performance control information providing means for providing, for each terminal, performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled by the performance control means within the performance period;
Performance evaluation information storage means for receiving evaluation information related to performance for the performance control information provided by the performance information providing means from the terminal, and storing the received evaluation information;
A network game system comprising: performance evaluation information notification means for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information related to the evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storage means. The network game system according to claim 1,
The character allocating unit has a function of allocating a character for each terminal based on the previous evaluation information stored by the performance evaluation information storing unit.
The performance evaluation information notification means has a function of notifying the terminal of character assignment information related to the character assigned by the character assignment means. The network game system according to claim 1 or 2,
The terminal has exercise means for causing the character to act, and dialogue generation means for generating dialogue by the character,
The performance control means is configured to perform the performance of the character assigned to each terminal by the character assignment means on the virtual space only within the performance period based on the exercise means and the speech input means for each terminal. A network game system characterized by having a function to be controlled by. Based on communication information with a terminal operated by a user, a process for controlling a character to perform in a virtual space that is constructed in a game server provided on a network and can be shared by a plurality of users A program for causing a computer to execute
A performance environment notification process for notifying each terminal of character information about the character, story background information about the story background to be performed, and performance period information about the performance period,
A character assignment process for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A performance control process for controlling the performance of the character allocated to each terminal in the character allocation process on the virtual space only within the performance period according to an operation for each terminal;
In the performance control process, performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled within the performance period is provided for each terminal.
Performance evaluation information storage processing for receiving evaluation information about performance for performance control information provided in the performance information provision processing from the terminal, and storing the received evaluation information;
A program for causing a computer to execute performance evaluation information notification processing for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information related to evaluation information stored in the performance evaluation information storage processing. Based on communication information with a terminal operated by a user, a process for controlling a character to perform in a virtual space that is constructed in a game server provided on a network and can be shared by a plurality of users A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute
A performance environment notification process for notifying each terminal of character information about the character, story background information about the story background to be performed, and performance period information about the performance period,
A character assignment process for assigning a character to each terminal based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A performance control process for controlling the performance of the character allocated to each terminal in the character allocation process on the virtual space only within the performance period according to an operation for each terminal;
In the performance control process, performance control information related to the performance of the character controlled within the performance period is provided for each terminal.
Performance evaluation information storage processing for receiving evaluation information about performance for performance control information provided in the performance information provision processing from the terminal, and storing the received evaluation information;
A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a computer, which causes a computer to execute performance evaluation information notification processing for notifying the terminal of evaluation notification information related to evaluation information stored in the performance evaluation information storage processing.

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