JP2011172734A - Game program, game device, and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game capable of reproducing an effect of a certain player's strategy given to another player in real time in a real world. <P>SOLUTION: In this program, first, a sending-object area 70, or an object of a character's sending operation, is set in a game space. Next, when a mobile body B is sent from the character, a position in the sending-object area 70 where the mobile body B reaches is recognized as a first arrival position M1. Then, a first notifier C1 is displayed to an image display part 3. Subsequently, after having sent the mobile body B, when the mobile body B is sent again from the character, a position in the sending-object area 70 where the mobile body B reaches is recognized as a second arrival position M2. Further subsequently, when a distance between the first arrival position M1 and the second arrival position M2 is a prescribed distance or more, a second notifier C2 is displayed to the image display part 3 in a display mode different from that of the first notifier C1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving object. The present invention also relates to a game apparatus that can execute the game program, and a game control method that is controlled by a computer based on the game program.

  Conventionally, a game program capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving body has been proposed. For example, in the case of a baseball game, when the ball is released from the pitcher character, the expected position where the released ball reaches the meet zone (consisting of the strike zone and the ball zone), that is, the landing point, is displayed on the monitor. The Then, the player who operates the batter character or the CPU which operates the batter character, that is, the batter operation side, moves the meet cursor for meeting the ball using the landing point as a guide. When the batter operation side instructs the batter character to issue a swing start command at a desired timing is a timing at which the ball can be met, and the meat cursor overlaps the landing point, the ball is hit back with a bat. Here, when the above timing is a timing at which the ball cannot be met, or when the meet cursor does not overlap the landing point, the ball is missed. If the batter operation side does not instruct the batter character to start the swing command, the batter operation side is postponed. Such a baseball game is shown in Non-Patent Document 1.

  Some baseball games have a specification that changes the characteristics of the batter character who is not good at the pitching course each time according to the course of the pitched ball (see Patent Document 1). . For example, when a ball is thrown continuously on a course with a lower outer angle, setting is made such that the batter character is improved in hitting characteristics, assuming that the batter character has become accustomed to the course with a lower outer angle. Further, the course of the batter character that is not good or bad is displayed on the matrix hitting surface so as to be visible. For example, the area of the good course is displayed in green on the hitting surface, and the area of the weak course is displayed in red. Thereby, the player who operates the pitcher character can visually recognize beforehand the state of each of the batter characters' good course and weak course.

JP 2006-246968 A

Professional Baseball Spirits 6, Konami Digital Entertainment, PS3 Edition, July 16, 2009

  By the way, in real-world baseball, for example, if the course of a ball thrown by a pitcher has an inner angle on the first ball, an outer angle on the second ball, and a large swing from the inner angle to the outer angle, Since a part of the ball remains at the inner angle when the first ball is thrown, this batter feels difficult to hit the ball that has come to the outer angle of the second ball. For this reason, in real-world baseball, it is often the case that a pitcher intentionally throws the ball to the inner corner and then throws the ball to the outer corner, or throws the ball to the lower corner and then throws it higher and throws it higher. Done. However, there has conventionally not been a game that reflects the difficulty of hitting for the batter when such a pitch assembly is performed.

  As described above, Patent Literature 1 discloses a phenomenon in the real world as described above, i.e., immediately before, although the point that the batting characteristic of the batter character is changed according to the passing course of the pitched ball is disclosed. In the case where the passing course of the ball that has been thrown away from the course of the ball that is currently being thrown away is not considered to increase the difficulty of hitting the ball that is being thrown. More specifically, the change of the hit characteristic of Patent Document 1 is executed for each ball, and the hit characteristic already changed is simply used at the next pitch. As a result, the course that the batter character is not good at is determined. On the other hand, the above-mentioned phenomenon in the real world changes the difficulty of hitting a ball that is just being thrown in relation to the passing course of the ball thrown immediately before. That is, when the previous pitch is completed, no hitting difficulty level is determined, and the hitting difficulty level changes in comparison with the previous pitch at the current pitch. For example, if the current pitch is a course far away from the previous course, it will be difficult to hit, but if it is a similar course, it will not be difficult to hit. In other words, Patent Document 1 does not consider such a real-world event, that is, a change in real-time hitting difficulty.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to determine the difficulty level of hitting a ball thrown from a pitcher character, for example, in a baseball game. It is to change in real time depending on the relationship with the course, and to reflect the realism at the time of hitting in the baseball game as in the real world.

A game program according to claim 1 is a program for causing a control unit of a computer capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving body to realize the following functions.
(1) An area setting function for setting a transmission target area to be a target of a character transmission operation in the game space.
(2) A first arrival position recognition function for recognizing, as the first arrival position, the position at which the movement body reaches the transmission target area when the movement body is sent from the character.
(3) A first indicator display function for displaying, on the image display unit, a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area.
(4) A second arrival position recognition function for recognizing a position at which the moving body reaches the transmission target area as the second arrival position when the moving body is again sent from the character after the moving body is sent out.
(5) A first positional relationship determination function for determining whether or not the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more.
(6) A second for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position on the sending target area when the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more. A second indicator display function for displaying the indicator on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the first indicator.

  A case where this game program is applied to a baseball game will be described as an example. In the area setting function, a pitching target area, for example, a meat zone (a strike zone and a ball zone), which is a target of a pitcher character's pitching action, is displayed in the game space. Is set. In the first arrival position recognition function, when the ball is released from the pitcher character, the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized as the first arrival position. In the first indicator display function, a first indicator (first landing point) for notifying the position of the ball approaching the first arrival position on the meet zone is displayed on the image display unit.

  In the second arrival position recognition function, when the ball is released from the pitcher character again after the pitcher character has thrown, the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized as the second arrival position. In the first positional relationship determination function, it is determined whether or not the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more. In the second indicator display function, when the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more, the position of the ball approaching the second arrival position is notified on the meet zone. The second indicator for the second ball (landing point of the second ball) is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the first bar code (the landing point of the first ball).

  Here, for ease of explanation, the terms “first ball” and “second ball” are used. However, the first and second information elements are referred to as the first and second information elements. It is not limited to the informer. The same applies to the following claims. These wordings are merely simple expressions of the words “n-ball” and “(n + 1) ball”. If these words are interpreted as “n-th” and “(n + 1) -th”, the temporal context can be generally expressed. Here, n is a natural number.

  In this case, if the distance between the arrival position (first arrival position) of the first ball and the arrival position (second arrival position) of the second ball is more than a predetermined distance, 2 When the ball of the ball approaches the second arrival position of the meet zone, the landing point of the second ball is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from the landing point of the first ball.

  Specifically, after the pitcher character throws the ball to the inner corner and then throws the ball to a course separated by a predetermined distance, for example, the outer corner, the landing point (second ball landing) of the ball thrown by the pitcher character to the outer corner. Point) is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from the landing point of the first ball. Here, for example, when the landing point of the second ball is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode that is less visible than the landing point of the first ball, the batter character has more of the second ball than the first ball. The ball is harder to hit. The command for the batter character may be, for example, instructed by the player or automatically controlled by the control unit. The same applies to the following claims.

  That is, if the first ball course (ex. Inside angle) and the second ball course (ex. Outside angle) are separated by a predetermined distance or more, the batter character conscious of the inside angle does not easily hit the ball toward the outside angle. Become. In this way, here, the influence of the pitching technique of the pitcher character on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the display mode of the second ball landing point with respect to the display mode of the first ball landing point. And the change in the display mode of the landing point of the second ball occurs in real time on the spot where it was thrown based on the relationship with the course of the first ball, and since this change cannot be predicted in advance, Brings a sense of presence and urgency. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game. In general terms, in the real world, the effects of the assembly of a certain player's strategy on other players in real time can be reproduced in the game.

  In the game program according to claim 2, in the game program according to claim 1, as the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position becomes larger, the second is greater than the size of the first indicator. The second indicator is displayed on the image display unit so that the size of the indicator is smaller. This function is realized in the second indicator display function.

  In this case, if the distance between the arrival position of the first ball (first arrival position) and the arrival position of the second ball (second arrival position) is more than a predetermined distance, As the distance increases, the second ball landing point is displayed on the image display unit so that the size of the second ball landing point with respect to the size of the first ball landing point becomes smaller. Therefore, the landing point of the second ball is harder to see than the landing point of the first ball, and the batter character is harder to hit the second ball than the first ball.

  As described above, in the present invention, by reducing the size of the landing point according to the distance between the courses, the batter character conscious of a certain course (ex. ) It is difficult to hit the ball heading to). In this way, here, the influence of the pitcher character's pitching technique on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the size of the landing point. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

  In the game program according to claim 3, in the game program according to claim 1 or 2, as the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position becomes larger, the moving object is sent from the character. The time from when the second indicator is displayed in the sending target area to be longer than the time from when the moving object is sent from the character to when the first indicator is displayed. In addition, the second indicator is displayed on the image display unit. This function is realized in the second indicator display function.

  In this case, if the distance between the arrival position of the first ball (first arrival position) and the arrival position of the second ball (second arrival position) is more than a predetermined distance, As the distance increases, the second ball landing point is displayed on the image display unit so that the timing at which the second ball landing point is displayed is delayed as compared to the timing at which the first ball landing point is displayed. Is displayed. The fact that the landing point display is slow means that the batter character has time to check the hitting position and time to prepare for the hitting operation (preparation such as keeping the bat close to the landing point). Therefore, it is difficult for the batter character to see the second ball landing point more than the first ball landing point, and the second ball is more difficult to hit than the first ball.

  In this way, in the present invention, the batter character conscious of a certain course (ex. Interior angle) can be separated from this course (ex. ) It is difficult to hit the ball heading to). In this way, here, the influence of the pitcher character's pitching technique on the batter character is reproduced by a change in the landing point display timing. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

A game program according to claim 4 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
(7) An area dividing function that is included in the area setting function and divides the transmission target area into a plurality of divided areas.
(8) A first partitioned area recognition function for recognizing a partitioned area including the first arrival position as the first partitioned area.
(9) A second partitioned area recognition function for recognizing the partitioned area including the second arrival position as the second partitioned area.

  A case where this game program is applied to a baseball game will be described as an example. In the area dividing function, the meet zone is divided into a plurality of divided areas. Here, the area dividing function is included in the area setting function. In the first segmented area recognition function, the segmented area including the arrival position (first arrival position) of the first ball is recognized as the first segmented area. In the second partitioned area recognition function, the partitioned area including the arrival position (second arrival position) of the second ball is recognized as the second partitioned area. Here, in the first positional relationship determination function, it is determined whether or not the second partitioned area exists in an area separated by a predetermined number of sections or more with reference to the first partitioned area. In the second indicator display function, if the second segment area exists in an area more than a predetermined number of segments with respect to the first segment area, the second ball landing point is the first ball landing point. It is displayed on the image display unit in a different display mode.

  In this case, a pitch including the arrival position (second arrival position) of the second ball with reference to the pitch area (first division area) including the arrival position (first arrival position) of the first ball. When the area (second segment area) exists in an area that is more than the predetermined number of segments, the second ball landing point is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from the first ball landing point. . Here, for example, when the landing point of the second ball is displayed on the image display unit in a manner that is less visible than the landing point of the first ball, the operator who operates the batter character instructs the batter character to start a swing. When doing so, the batter character is more difficult to hit the second ball than the first ball.

  That is, if the first pitching area (ex. Inside angle) and the second pitching area (ex. Outside angle) are more than the predetermined number of divisions, the batter character conscious of the inside angle It ’s hard to hit. In this way, here, the influence of the pitching technique of the pitcher character on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the display mode of the second ball landing point with respect to the display mode of the first ball landing point. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

  Further, in this case, as the determination information when the second ball landing point is displayed in a display mode different from that of the first ball landing point, not the ball arrival position but a segmented area including the ball arrival position, that is, the ball The pitching area is used. The batter in the real world grasps the ball's meet point in a throwing area having a certain range, not strictly judging it by a pin point (a position where the ball reaches). For this reason, in the present invention, the pitcher character's pitching result is determined not by pinpointing but by the pitching area (partition area), so that the sense of the batter in the real world can be more accurately determined even in a baseball game. Can be reproduced.

A game program according to claim 5 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 4.
(10) A second position for determining whether or not the second segment area is the same as the first segment area when the second segment area is present in an area less than the predetermined number of segments with reference to the first segment area Relationship judgment function.

  The case where this game program is applied to a baseball game will be described as an example. In the second positional relationship determination function, when the second divided area exists in an area less than a predetermined number of divisions based on the first divided area, It is determined whether the two segment areas are the same as the first segment area. In the first arrival position recognition function, when the second divided area is the same as the first divided area, the arrival position (second arrival position) of the second ball is set as the arrival position of the first ball. Newly recognized. That is, a new first arrival position is generated by replacing the existing first arrival position with the arrival position of the second ball.

  In the second arrival position recognition function, when the third ball is released from the pitcher character after the pitcher character has thrown, the position where the ball reaches the meet zone, for example, the arrival position of the third ball is determined. It is newly recognized as the arrival position of the second ball. That is, a new second arrival position is generated by replacing the existing second arrival position with the arrival position of the third ball.

  In the second indicator display function, a new second classification including the new second ball arrival position with reference to the new first division area including the new first ball arrival position. New landing point for notifying on the meat zone of the position of the ball approaching the arrival position (new second arrival position) of the third ball when the area exists in an area separated by a predetermined number of divisions or more The (third ball landing point) is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from the second ball landing point.

  Specifically, the first pitch area (first segment area) and the second pitch area (second segment area) are the same, and the second pitch area (new first segment area). If the third pitch throwing area (new second segmented area) exists in an area more than the predetermined number of segments, the third ball landing point is different from the second ball landing point. It is displayed on the image display unit in the display mode. That is, for example, if the pitcher character has thrown the first ball and the second ball in the same area, and then throws the third ball in an area more than a predetermined number of divisions based on the second ball, The landing point of the eye is displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from the landing point of the second ball.

  Here, for example, when the landing point of the third ball is displayed on the image display unit in a manner that is less visible than the landing point of the second ball, the batter character has a ball of the third ball rather than the ball of the second ball. Is more difficult to strike back. Here, since the second ball is thrown in the same area as the first ball, the landing point of the second ball is displayed in the same manner as the landing point of the first ball. Has been.

  As described above, in the present invention, after the first ball and the second ball are thrown in the same area, for example, the same area of the inner angle, the third ball is thrown in an area different from the first ball and the second ball, for example, the outer angle. In this case, the batter character whose consciousness is concentrated on the inner corner is hard to hit the ball toward the outer corner. In this way, here, the effect of the pitcher character's pitching technique on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the display mode of the landing point when it is repeatedly pitched to the same area and then pitched to another area. Yes. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

A game program according to claim 6 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 5.
(11) A frequency setting function for setting the number of times that the moving body has reached the same segmented area by calculating the number of times the second arrival position is recognized as the new first arrival position.

  When this game program is applied to a baseball game as an example, the number setting function calculates the number of times the second arrival position is recognized as a new first arrival position, so that the number of It is set as the number of times of reaching the same segmented area, for example, the number of times of pitching in the same area. In the second indicator display function, when a ball is thrown in an area different from this area after being thrown in the same area, the ball thrown in a different area increases as the number of times the ball has been thrown in the same area. The landing point of the ball thrown in a different area is displayed on the image display unit so that the display manner of the landing point of the ball greatly changes with respect to the display mode of the landing point of the ball thrown in the same area. .

  For example, as the number of times of pitching in the same area increases, the size of the landing point of the ball thrown in a different area becomes smaller with respect to the size of the landing point of the ball thrown in the same area. Thus, as the ball is thrown into the same area, the size of the landing point of the ball when it is thrown into a different area becomes smaller, so that the batter character is more difficult to hit the ball. As another example, as the number of times of pitching in the same area increases, the display timing of the landing point of the ball thrown in a different area is delayed with respect to the display timing of the landing point of the ball thrown in the same area. . Thus, the more the ball is thrown into the same area, the later the timing of displaying the landing point of the ball when the ball is thrown into a different area, so the batter character is less likely to hit the ball.

  Thus, according to the present invention, the more the ball is thrown into the same area, for example, the same inner corner area, the harder the batter character hits back when the ball is thrown into a different area, such as the outer corner. The degree of influence of the pitching technique on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the display mode of the landing point. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

  The game program according to claim 7 is the game program according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the number of divisions in the left-right direction between the second division area and the first division area, the second division area, and the second division area As the number of sections composed of the number of sections in the vertical direction with respect to one section area increases, the second indicator is displayed as an image so that the display mode of the second indicator changes with respect to the display mode of the first indicator. Displayed on the display. This function is realized in the second indicator display function.

  In this case, if the second pitching area (second segmented area) is more than the predetermined number of segments from the first pitching area (first segmented area), the number of segments (= number of segments in the horizontal direction + As the number of vertical divisions) increases, the landing point of the second ball in relation to the display mode of the landing point of the first ball (the display mode of the landing point of the ball toward the throwing area of the first ball) The point display mode (display mode of the landing point of the ball toward the second pitching course) changes greatly.

  For example, as an example, as the number of sections (= number of sections in the horizontal direction + number of sections in the vertical direction) increases, the landing point of the second ball with respect to the size of the landing point of the first ball The size of becomes smaller. This makes it difficult for the batter character to hit the second ball. As another example, as the number of divisions (= number of divisions in the left-right direction + number of divisions in the vertical direction) increases, the second ball The landing point display timing is delayed. This makes it difficult for the batter character to hit the second ball.

  Thus, in the present invention, by changing the size of the landing point and the display timing according to the number of sections between courses, a batter character conscious of a certain course (ex. ex. It is difficult to hit the ball toward the outside corner. In this way, here, the influence of the pitcher character's pitching technique on the batter character is reproduced by the change in the display mode of the landing point. Thereby, in the present invention, the influence that the pitcher's pitching assembly has on the batter in real time can be reproduced in the baseball game.

  In the game program according to claim 8, in the game program according to any one of claims 4 to 7, the number of divisions in the left-right direction between the second divided area and the first divided area, and the second divided area and the second divided area A second indicator that evaluates the distance between the first segmented region and the second segmented region for each direction by weighting each of the number of segments in the vertical direction between the segmented region is displayed on the image display unit. The This function is realized in the second indicator display function.

  In this case, a weighting process is performed on the number of horizontal divisions between the first pitching area and the second pitching area, and the vertical direction between the second divided area and the first divided area is set. A weighting process is performed on the number of sections. Thereby, the landing point which evaluated the distance of a 1st division area and a 2nd division area according to a direction is displayed on an image display part.

  The reason for introducing this concept of weighting is as follows. In other words, the batter character's consciousness of the batter in the real world that the way of receiving (impression) of the course swing width differs for the batter character depending on whether the pitch of the pitch of the pitched ball is large in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. This is because it is reflected in the game. In general, the impression of change in the horizontal direction is stronger than the impression of change in the vertical direction. The reason for this is that batters standing at bats tend to avoid balls that are likely to collide with the body, so they may come directly to the body rather than changing the course in the vertical direction. This is because the change in the left and right course is more conscious.

  In this case, in order to make the influence of the horizontal swing width (number of sections) greater than the influence of the vertical swing width (number of sections), for example, the weight for the horizontal swing width may be increased. Note that the result calculated by the weighting process is only related to a pseudo distance between the first segmented area and the second segmented area, and the number of segments, top, bottom, left, and right itself is changed or reset. It is not a thing. In the above description, the consciousness about the left-right direction is stronger than the consciousness about the up-down direction. However, depending on the characteristics of the batter character, for example, the consciousness about the up-down direction is stronger than the consciousness about the left-right direction. It is also possible to set as follows.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by performing the weighting process on the number of sections in each direction between courses, it is possible to evaluate the direction in which the batter character is easily conscious or the direction in which the batter character is difficult to be conscious in each direction. By evaluating in this way, the influence that the pitcher's pitching technique has on the batter character can be reproduced in the baseball game as more realistic.

A game program according to claim 9 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
(12) A display mode return function for returning the display mode of the second indicator to the same display mode as that of the first indicator when the character sends out a moving body after the second indicator is displayed on the image display unit.

  The case where this game program is applied to a baseball game will be described as an example. In the display mode return function, when the pitcher character throws the ball, the landing point display mode is changed to a different display mode. Before the character throws next time, the display mode after the change is changed to the display mode before the change. In addition, when it is thrown on a different course after repeatedly throwing on the same course, before this next throw, the display mode changed by throwing on a different course is changed to the display mode before the change. .

  For example, the change in consciousness when the batter character hits a ball heading to the outer angle, which is the second pitching course, while being aware of the inner angle, which is the first pitching course, changes the mode of the second landing point. In this case, the landing point display mode is temporarily returned to the first ball landing point display mode, that is, the initial landing point display mode. The landing point display mode (initial landing point display mode) is changed according to the third pitching course.

  As described above, in the present invention, when the change in the consciousness of the batter character is reproduced once, the display mode of the landing point is reset so that the change here does not affect the subsequent change in the consciousness. . Thereby, the influence which the pitching technique of the pitcher character has on the batter character can be reproduced by the change in the display mode of the realistic landing point.

  A game device according to a tenth aspect is a game device capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving object. In this game apparatus, the control unit of the game apparatus sends out the area setting means for setting the sending target area to be sent out by the character in the game space and the moving body when the moving body is sent from the character. First arrival position recognition means for recognizing a position reaching the target area as the first arrival position, and a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area The first indicator display means for displaying on the display unit and the position at which the moving body reaches the sending target area when the moving body is sent again from the character after the moving body is sent is recognized as the second reaching position. The first arrival position recognizing means, the first position relation judging means for judging whether the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more, and the first arrival position And the second reach When the separation is more than a predetermined distance, the second indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position on the sending target area is displayed in a display mode different from the first indicator. Second indicator display means for displaying on the display unit.

  A game control method according to an eleventh aspect is a game control method controlled by a computer capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving body. In this game control method, the control unit of the computer sets an area to be sent to which the character is to be sent out in an area setting step in the game space, and when the moving body is sent from the character, the moving body sends it out. A first arrival position recognition step for recognizing a position reaching the target area as a first arrival position, and a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area The first indicator display step displayed on the display unit, and the position where the moving body reaches the sending target area when the moving body is sent again from the character after the moving body is sent is recognized as the second reaching position. A second arrival position recognition step, a first positional relationship determination step for determining whether or not a distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more, and a first arrival When the distance between the position and the second arrival position is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance, a second indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position on the sending target area And a second indicator display step of displaying on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the indicator.

  In the present invention, when the nth arrival position of the moving body sent out by the first character and the (n + 1) th arrival position of the moving body sent out by the first character are separated by a predetermined distance or more, the first character The state when the second character facing the nth position determines the (n + 1) th arrival position while being aware of the nth arrival position, the state of the (n + 1) th notification element with respect to the display mode of the nth notification element It can be reproduced by a change in the display mode (change in the display mode of the second indicator relative to the display mode of the first indicator). In other words, in the real world, the influence of the assembly of a certain player's strategy on other players in real time can be reproduced in the game.

1 is a basic configuration diagram of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram as an example of the said game device. The figure for demonstrating the setting regarding a meat zone. The figure which shows the battle | competition screen before pitching. The figure which shows the battle | competition screen after a pitch. The figure which shows an example of the setting of a target pitch course, a 1st attainment course, and a 1st pitch area. The figure which shows an example of the movement aspect of a 1st landing point. The figure which shows an example of the setting of a target pitch course, a 2nd attainment course, and a 2nd pitch area. The figure for demonstrating the positional relationship of a 1st pitch area and a 2nd pitch area (the 1). The figure for demonstrating a 1st influence coefficient and a 2nd influence coefficient (the 1). The figure for demonstrating a 1st influence coefficient and a 2nd influence coefficient (the 2). The figure for demonstrating a 1st influence coefficient and a 2nd influence coefficient (the 3). The figure for demonstrating a 1st influence coefficient and a 2nd influence coefficient (the 4). The figure which shows the magnitude | size of the 2nd landing point which changes according to the frequency | count of reaching the same area. The figure which shows the 1st influence coefficient and 2nd influence coefficient which change according to the positional relationship of a 1st pitch area and a 2nd pitch area. The figure which shows the magnitude | size of the 2nd landing point which changes according to the positional relationship of a 1st pitch area and a 2nd pitch area. The figure which shows the display timing of the 2nd landing point which changes according to the frequency | count of reaching the same area. The figure which shows the display timing of the 2nd landing point which changes according to the positional relationship of a 1st pitch area and a 2nd pitch area. The figure for demonstrating the positional relationship of a 1st pitch area and a 2nd pitch area (the 2). The figure which shows an example of the movement aspect of a 2nd landing point. Flow for explaining the overall outline of the baseball game The flow which shows the pitching assembly reflection system in a baseball game. The flow which shows the pitching assembly reflection system in a baseball game. The flow which shows the pitching assembly reflection system in a baseball game. The flow which shows the pitching assembly reflection system in a baseball game. The flow which shows the pitching assembly reflection system in a baseball game.

[Configuration and operation of game device]
Below, the example in the case of using a game device as a display apparatus is demonstrated as an example. FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a home game device will be described as an example of a game device. The home game device includes a home game machine body and a home television. The home game machine body can be loaded with a recording medium 10, and game data is read from the recording medium 10 as appropriate to execute the game. The contents of the game executed in this way are displayed on the home television.

  The home game apparatus includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, an image display unit 3, an audio output unit 4, and an operation input unit 5, which are connected via a bus 6. The bus 6 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. Here, the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the audio output unit 4, and the operation input unit 5 are included in the home game machine main body of the home game device, and the image display unit 3 is included in the home television. ing.

  The control unit 1 is provided mainly for controlling the progress of the entire game based on the game program. The control unit 1 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7, a signal processor 8, and an image processor 9. The CPU 7, the signal processor 8, and the image processor 9 are connected to each other via the bus 6. The CPU 7 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. For example, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to supply image data to the image processor. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculation in the three-dimensional space, position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space, light source calculation processing, and image and audio data generation processing. ing. The image processor 9 mainly performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result and the processing result of the signal processor 8.

  The storage unit 2 is provided mainly for storing program data and various data used in the program data. The storage unit 2 includes, for example, a recording medium 10, an interface circuit 11, and a RAM (Randm Access Memory) 12. An interface circuit 11 is connected to the recording medium 10. The interface circuit 11 and the RAM 12 are connected via the bus 6. The recording medium 10 is for recording operation system program data, image data, audio data, game data including various program data, and the like. The recording medium 10 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) cassette, an optical disk, a flexible disk, or the like, and stores operating system program data, game data, and the like. The recording medium 10 also includes a card type memory, and this card type memory is mainly used for storing various game parameters at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted. The RAM 12 is used for temporarily storing various data read from the recording medium 10 and temporarily recording the processing results from the control unit 1. The RAM 12 stores various data and address data indicating the storage position of the various data, and can be read / written by designating an arbitrary address.

  The image display unit 3 is provided mainly for outputting image data written in the RAM 12 by the image processor 9 or image data read from the recording medium 10 as an image. The image display unit 3 includes, for example, a television monitor 20, an interface circuit 21, and a D / A converter (Digital-To-Analog converter) 22. A D / A converter 22 is connected to the television monitor 20, and an interface circuit 21 is connected to the D / A converter 22. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21, where it is converted into an analog image signal. The analog image signal is output as an image to the television monitor 20.

  Here, the image data includes, for example, polygon data and texture data. Polygon data is the coordinate data of vertices constituting a polygon. The texture data is for setting a texture on the polygon, and is composed of texture instruction data and texture color data. The texture instruction data is data for associating polygons and textures, and the texture color data is data for designating the texture color. Here, the polygon data and the texture data are associated with the polygon address data indicating the storage position of each data and the texture address data. In such image data, the signal processor 8 coordinates the polygon data in the three-dimensional space indicated by the polygon address data (three-dimensional polygon data) based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Conversion and perspective projection conversion are performed, and the data is replaced with polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space. Then, a polygon outline is constituted by a plurality of two-dimensional polygon data, and texture data indicated by the texture address data is written in an internal area of the polygon.

  The audio output unit 4 is provided mainly for outputting audio data read from the recording medium 10 as audio. The audio output unit 4 includes, for example, a speaker 13, an amplifier circuit 14, a D / A converter 15, and an interface circuit 16. An amplifier circuit 14 is connected to the speaker 13, a D / A converter 15 is connected to the amplifier circuit 14, and an interface circuit 16 is connected to the D / A converter 15. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16, where it is converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 14 and output from the speaker 13 as audio. The audio data includes, for example, ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data. In the case of ADPCM data, sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above. In the case of PCM data, by converting the PCM data into ADPCM data in the RAM 12, the sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above.

  The operation input unit 5 mainly includes a controller 17, an operation information interface circuit 18, and an interface circuit 19. An operation information interface circuit 18 is connected to the controller 17, and an interface circuit 19 is connected to the operation information interface circuit 18. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 19.

  The controller 17 is an operation device used by the player to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal according to the operation of the player to the CPU 7. Then, a command corresponding to this operation signal is issued from the CPU 7. Then, processing corresponding to this command is executed in the processing unit by at least one of the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the image display unit 3, and the audio output unit 4.

  The controller 17 includes a first button 17a, a second button 17b, a third button 17c, a fourth button 17d, an up key 17U, a down key 17D, a left key 17L, a right key 17R, and an L1 button 17L1, L2. A button 17L2, an R1 button 17R1, an R2 button 17R2, a start button 17e, a select button 17f, a left stick 17SL and a right stick 17SR are provided.

  The up direction key 17U, the down direction key 17D, the left direction key 17L, and the right direction key 17R are used, for example, to give the CPU 7 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 20. .

  The start button 17e is used when instructing the CPU 7 to load the game program from the recording medium 10, or when temporarily stopping the game program being executed.

  The select button 17f is used when instructing the CPU 7 to make various selections for the game program loaded from the recording medium 10.

  The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are stick type controllers having substantially the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick type controller has an upright stick. The stick is configured to be tiltable from an upright position around the fulcrum in a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right. The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR pass through the operation information interface circuit 18 and the interface circuit 19 with the values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate having the upright position as the origin as operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To the CPU 7.

  The first button 17a, the second button 17b, the third button 17c, the fourth button 17d, the L1 button 17L1, the L2 button 17L2, the R1 button 17R1, and the R2 button 17R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 10. Various functions are allocated.

  Each button and each key of the controller 17 except for the left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It is an on / off switch that turns off.

  The communication unit 23 includes a communication control circuit 24 and a communication interface 25. The communication control circuit 24 and the communication interface 25 are used for connecting the game device to a server, another game device, or the like. The communication control circuit 24 and the communication interface 25 are connected to the CPU 7 via the bus 6. The communication control circuit 24 and the communication interface 25 control and transmit a connection signal for connecting the game device to the Internet in accordance with a command from the CPU 7. The communication control circuit 24 and the communication interface 25 control and transmit a connection signal for connecting the game device to a server or another game device via the Internet.

  The general operation of the consumer game device having the above configuration will be described below. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the game system is turned on, the CPU 7 reads image data, audio data, and program data from the recording medium 10 based on the operating system stored in the recording medium 10. Is read. Some or all of the read image data, audio data, and program data are stored in the RAM 12. Then, the CPU 7 issues a command to the image data and sound data stored in the RAM 12 based on the program data stored in the RAM 12.

  In the case of image data, based on a command from the CPU 7, first, the signal processor 8 performs character position calculation and light source calculation in a three-dimensional space. Next, the image processor 9 performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result of the signal processor 8. Then, the image data written in the RAM 12 is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter 22. The image data is supplied to the television monitor 20 and displayed as an image.

  In the case of audio data, first, the signal processor 8 generates and processes audio data based on a command from the CPU 7. Here, processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition is performed on the audio data, for example. Next, the audio data is output from the signal processor 8 and supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is converted into an analog audio signal. The audio data is output as audio from the speaker 13 via the amplifier circuit 14.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed in this game device is, for example, a baseball game. In this game apparatus, a game in which a pitcher character throws a ball can be realized. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining the following functions that play a major role in the present invention. The following units are mainly controlled by the control unit 1.

  The area setting means 50 has a function of setting a meet zone, which is a target of the pitching action of the pitcher character, in the game space. The area setting means 50 further includes a function (area dividing function) for dividing the meet zone into a plurality of pitching areas.

  In this means, the CPU 7 executes a process of setting the meat zone that is the target of the pitching action of the pitcher character in the game space. Here, the meet zone is composed of a strike zone and a ball zone. The meet zone is set at a position above the home base, for example, at a predetermined height above the center of gravity of the home base. In this means, the CPU 7 executes a process of dividing the meet zone into a plurality of pitching areas. Here, the meat zone is divided into five in the vertical direction and five in the left-right direction. The “3 × 3” area in the center of the meet zone is a strike zone, and the other areas are ball zones.

  The first reaching course recognizing means 51 has a function of recognizing the position where the ball reaches the meet zone as the first reaching course when the ball is released from the pitcher character. The first attainment course recognizing means 51 has a function of further recognizing a second attainment course described later as a new first attraction course when the ball repeatedly reaches the same throwing course.

  With this means, when the ball is released from the pitcher character, the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first reaching course. Specifically, in this case, the position coordinate data indicating the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized by the CPU 7, and this position coordinate data is stored in the RAM 12 as the position coordinate data for the first reaching course. When the ball repeatedly reaches the same throwing course, position coordinate data indicating a second reaching course described later is recognized by the CPU 7, and this position coordinate data is used as position coordinate data for a new first reaching course. Stored in the RAM 12.

  The first pitch area recognition means 52 has a function of recognizing a pitch area including the first course of arrival as a first pitch area.

  In this means, the pitching area including the first reaching course is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first pitching area. For example, the CPU 7 executes a process for detecting a pitching area including the first reaching course. Then, the pitching area detected here is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first pitching area. Data for specifying the first pitching area, for example, first identification data for the area is stored in the RAM 12.

  The first landing point display means 53 has a function of displaying on the television monitor 20 the first landing point for informing on the meat zone the position of the ball approaching the first reaching course.

  In this means, the first landing point for informing on the meat zone of the position of the ball approaching the first reaching course is displayed on the television monitor 20. For example, when a ball is released from a pitcher character in a three-dimensional game space, the predicted position where the ball arrives at the meet zone, that is, the first landing point is displayed on the meet zone using the image data for the first landing point. Is displayed. This image data is stored in the RAM 12 in advance, and is read from the RAM 12 when the first landing point is displayed on the television monitor 20.

  The second reaching course recognition means 54 has a function of recognizing the position where the ball reaches the meet zone as the second reaching course when the ball is released again from the pitcher character after the release of the ball. In addition, the second reaching course recognition means 54 sets the position of the ball reaching the different course as a new second reaching course when the ball repeatedly reaches the same throwing course and thereafter reaches the different course. Furthermore, it has a recognition function.

  With this means, when the ball is released again from the pitcher character after the release of the ball, the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized by the CPU 7 as the second reaching course. Specifically, in this case, the position coordinate data indicating the position where the ball reaches the meet zone is recognized by the CPU 7, and this position coordinate data is stored in the RAM 12 as the position coordinate data for the second reaching course. Further, when the ball repeatedly reaches the same pitching course, and thereafter the ball reaches a different pitching course, the position coordinate data indicating the pitching course is recognized by the CPU 7, and this position coordinate data is the new second coordinate data. It is stored in the RAM 12 as position coordinate data for the arrival course.

  The second pitch area recognition means 55 has a function of recognizing the pitch area including the second reaching course as the second pitch area.

  In this means, the pitching area including the second reaching course is recognized by the CPU 7 as the second pitching area. For example, the CPU 7 executes a process for detecting a pitching area including the second reaching course. Then, the pitching area detected here is recognized by the CPU 7 as the second pitching area. Then, data for specifying the second pitching area, for example, second identification data for the area is stored in the RAM 12.

  The first positional relationship determination means 56 has a function of determining whether or not the distance between the first arrival course and the second arrival course is a predetermined distance or more.

  In this means, the CPU 7 executes a process for determining whether or not the distance between the first reaching course and the second reaching course is a predetermined distance or more. Specifically, the CPU 7 executes a process of determining whether or not the second pitching area exists in an area separated by a predetermined number of areas or more with reference to the first pitching area.

  Specifically, the number of first areas in the horizontal direction between the second pitching area and the first pitching area and the number of second areas in the vertical direction between the second pitching area and the first pitching area are calculated. Processing to be executed is executed by the CPU 7. Then, the CPU 7 executes a process of summing the first area number and the second area number. Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the total number of areas obtained by adding up the number of first areas and the number of second areas is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of areas. Here, when the total number of areas is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of areas, it is determined that the second pitched area exists in an area separated by the predetermined number of areas with reference to the first pitched area. On the other hand, when the total number of areas is less than the predetermined number of areas, it is determined that the second pitching area does not exist in a region separated by a predetermined number of areas or more with reference to the first pitching area.

  If the distance between the first arrival course and the second arrival course is less than a predetermined distance, the second positional relationship determination means 57 determines whether the first arrival course and the second arrival course are the same course. It has a function to determine whether or not.

  In this means, when the distance between the first arrival course and the second arrival course is less than a predetermined distance, it is determined whether or not the first arrival course and the second arrival course are the same course. Processing is executed by the CPU 7. Specifically, when the second throwing area exists in an area less than a predetermined number of areas with reference to the first throwing area, a process for determining whether the second throwing area is the same as the first throwing area is performed. , Executed by the CPU 7.

  Specifically, if the total number of areas obtained by adding up the number of first areas and the number of second areas is less than a predetermined number of areas, whether or not the second pitching area is the same as the first pitching area, The determination process is executed by the CPU 7. Here, when the second pitching area is the same as the first pitching area, it is determined that the first reaching course and the second reaching course are the same course. On the other hand, when the second pitching area is not the same as the first pitching area, the first reaching course and the second reaching course are different courses, but the second reaching course is not affected by the first reaching course. Judged to be a course.

  The number setting means 58 has a function of setting the number of times that the ball has reached the same pitching area by calculating the number of times that the second reaching course is recognized as a new first reaching course.

  In this means, the CPU 7 executes a process for calculating the number of times that the second arrival course is recognized as the new first arrival course. This number is recognized by the CPU 7 as the number of times the ball has reached the same throwing area and stored in the RAM 12.

  When the distance between the first arrival course and the second arrival course is a predetermined distance or more, the second landing point display means 59 notifies the position of the ball approaching the second arrival course on the meet zone. Therefore, the second landing point is displayed on the television monitor 20 in a display mode different from the first landing point.

  In this means, when the distance between the first reaching course and the second reaching course is a predetermined distance or more, the second landing for informing on the meat zone of the position of the ball approaching the second reaching course. The point is displayed on the television monitor 20 in a display mode different from the first landing point.

  For example, when the ball is released from the pitcher character again in the three-dimensional game space, if the distance between the first reaching course and the second reaching course is more than a predetermined distance, the ball enters the meet zone. The predicted arrival position, that is, the second landing point is displayed on the meet zone using the image data for the second landing point. At this time, the second landing point is displayed on the television monitor 20 in a display mode different from the first landing point. The display mode of the second landing point is set on the basis of the display mode of the first landing point.

  Specifically, when the second throwing area is present in an area more than a predetermined number of areas on the basis of the first throwing area, the second landing point is displayed in a display mode different from the first landing point. 20 is displayed. Specifically, when the total number of areas, which is the sum of the number of first areas and the number of second areas, is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of areas, the second landing point is displayed in a display mode different from the first landing point. Displayed on the John monitor 20.

  Here, the setting of the display mode of the second landing point includes a spatial setting and a temporal setting. As a spatial setting, a process of evaluating the influence of the distance between the first pitching area and the second pitching area on the batter character by direction by weighting each of the first area number and the second area number. , Executed by the CPU 7. Then, based on the result evaluated here, the CPU 7 executes a process of setting the second landing point display mode with respect to the first landing point display mode. Further, here, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the second landing point display mode so that the second landing point display mode greatly changes with respect to the first landing point display mode as the total number of areas increases. Is done.

  In addition, as a time setting, if a pitch is repeated on the same pitching course, for example, the same pitching area, and then pitched on a course different from this course, the position of the ball approaching the new second reaching course is indicated on the meat zone. The television monitor 20 has a display mode that is different from the new first landing point for notifying the position of the ball approaching the new first arrival course on the meat zone. Is displayed further. In this case, as the number of arrival times in the same area increases, the second landing point is displayed on the television monitor 20 so that the display mode of the new second landing point changes greatly with respect to the display mode of the new first landing point. .

  For example, the display form of the second landing point is set by the CPU 7 so that the size of the second landing point becomes smaller than the size of the first landing point as the total number of areas increases. Further, as the total number of areas increases, the display mode of the second landing point is such that the display timing at which the second landing point is displayed in the meet zone is later than the display timing at which the first landing point is displayed in the meet zone. Is set by the CPU 7. The terms “first landing point” and “second landing point” shown here are words including a new first landing point and a new second landing point.

  When the pitcher character releases the ball after the second landing point is displayed on the television monitor 20, the display mode returning means 60 returns the display mode of the second landing point to the same display mode as the first landing point. It has a function.

  In this means, when the second landing point (including the new second landing point) is displayed on the television monitor 20, the second landing point display mode is changed to the first landing point before the pitcher character releases the ball. The CPU 7 executes a process for changing to the same display mode as the dots. Specifically, there is a process of changing the size of the second landing point to the same size as the first landing point, or changing the display timing of the second landing point to the same display timing as the first landing point. , Executed by the CPU 7. Specifically, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the image data of the first landing point as image data of the second landing point, the size of the second landing point is changed to the same size as the first landing point. The Further, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize timing data for defining the display timing of the first landing point as timing data for defining the display timing of the second landing point, the display timing of the second landing point, It is changed to the same display timing as that of one landing point. The image data and timing data used here are stored in the RAM 12.

[Outline of throwing assembly reflection system in baseball game]
Next, specific contents of the pitching assembly reflection system in the baseball game will be described. The flow shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 will also be described at the same time. FIG. 21 is a flow for explaining the overall outline of the baseball game, and FIG. 22 is a flow for explaining the system.

  First, when the game apparatus is turned on and the game apparatus is activated, a baseball game program is loaded from the recording medium 10 into the RAM 12 and stored. At this time, various basic game data necessary for executing the baseball game are simultaneously loaded from the recording medium 10 into the RAM 12 and stored (S1).

  For example, the basic game data includes data related to various images for a three-dimensional game space. Examples of data relating to various images for the three-dimensional game space include model data of various objects, such as model data for stadiums, model data for player characters, model data for spectators, and model data for balls. Etc. are included. Further, the basic game data includes position coordinate data for arranging model data for the three-dimensional game space in the three-dimensional game space. Further, the basic game data includes image data for displaying the model (object) arranged in the three-dimensional game space on the television monitor 20. The image data is generated by photographing a model arranged in the three-dimensional game space with a virtual camera. Further, the basic game data includes various data used in the above system.

  Each model is managed by the CPU 7 using identification data set uniquely for each model. In other words, a model (object) is specified by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the identification data, and model image data is read from the RAM 12.

  Subsequently, the baseball game program stored in the RAM 12 is executed by the CPU 7 based on the basic game data (S2). Then, the start screen of the baseball game is displayed on the television monitor 20. Then, various setting screens for executing the baseball game are displayed on the television monitor 20. Here, for example, a mode selection screen for selecting a play mode of the baseball game is displayed on the television monitor 20 (not shown). In the mode selection screen, the player operates the controller 17 to determine the play mode (S3). The play mode includes, for example, a battle mode in which a team is selected from 12 teams to enjoy a match of one team, a pennant mode in which a team is selected from 12 teams and fights a pennant race, and the team is played by the player as a manager. A training mode for training a player character, a growth experience mode for experiencing a baseball game in the position of a player character with a player, and the like are prepared.

  Subsequently, various events are executed by the CPU 7 in the play mode selected on the mode selection screen (S4). The various events executed here are, for example, events automatically controlled by the CPU 7 based on an automatic control program (AI program, Artificial Intelligence Program), or manually controlled by the player based on an input signal from the controller 17. There are events. In addition, the player character is controlled by automatic control for automatically instructing the player character based on an automatic control program or manual control for directly instructing the player character based on an input signal from the controller 17. Etc. Thus, in this baseball game, an event is controlled or an instruction is instructed to the player character in accordance with an instruction from the controller 17 or an instruction from the automatic control program.

  Note that the automatic control program shown here is a program for automatically controlling a command for an event and a command for a player character on behalf of a player. This automatic control program is prepared in advance in the game program.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the selected play mode is finished (S5). Specifically, the CPU 7 determines whether or not a command indicating that the play mode has ended is issued. If the CPU 7 determines that an instruction indicating that the play mode has ended has been issued (Yes in S5), the CPU 7 executes a process of storing the game continuation data in the RAM 12. When the game continuation data is stored in the RAM 12, a selection screen for selecting whether or not to end the baseball game is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S6). When an item indicating the end of the baseball game is selected by operating the controller 17 on the selection screen (Yes in S6), the CPU 7 executes a process for ending the baseball game ( S7). On the other hand, when an item indicating continuation of the baseball game is selected by operating the controller 17 on the selection screen (No in S6), the mode selection screen in Step 3 (S3) is displayed on the television monitor. 20 is displayed again.

  Unless the CPU 7 determines that an instruction for ending the play mode has been issued (No in S5), various events are executed by the CPU 7 in the play mode selected on the mode selection screen (S4).

  Next, specific contents of the pitching assembly reflection system in the baseball game will be described.

  Here, an example in which the present system functions during execution of a battle event during a match is shown. In the following, an example in which a player commands a certain team and a computer commands an opponent team is shown. A command related to the opponent team, for example, a command related to the setting of the opponent team, a command to the player character of the opponent team, and the like are executed by the CPU 7 based on the AI program.

  First, when a battle event in which a pitcher character and a batter character battle each other is executed, a team setting screen for setting a team is displayed on the television monitor 20 (not shown). Then, on this team setting screen, when the player operates the controller 17, the team he / she commands (A team) and the opponent team (B team) are selected. Then, the team identification data IDT stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. Through this recognition process, the CPU 7 recognizes and manages the team commanded by the player and the team that plays against the team of the player. A predetermined value defined in advance in the game program is assigned to the team identification data IDT. For example, 1 is assigned to the identification data IDT for Team A, and 2 is assigned to the identification data IDT for Team B. Such team identification data IDT is stored in the RAM 12, and is read from the RAM 12 and assigned, for example, when a team is specified or when team information is specified.

  Subsequently, a member setting screen for setting a starting member is displayed on the television monitor 20 (not shown). Then, on this member setting screen, the starting member is selected by the player operating the controller 17. At this stage, the starting member of the opponent team is also selected. Each of the plurality of player characters of each team has different identification data IDK (IDT). When a player character is selected based on an instruction from the player or an AI program, the player character identification data IDK (IDT) stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. Through this recognition process, each player character is recognized and managed by the CPU 7. Note that a predetermined value defined in advance in the game program is assigned to the player identification data IDK (IDT). The player identification data IDK (IDT) is stored in the RAM 12, and is read from the RAM 12 when, for example, each player character is specified, or when each player character is specified. In the following description, the case where the team commanded by the player (Team A) is a late attack will be described as an example.

  Subsequently, when a game start command is issued from the CPU 7 and a game event is started (S401), the setting of the meet zone 70 is executed by the CPU 7 (S402). As shown in FIG. 3, the meat zone 70 includes a strike zone 71 and a ball zone 72. The range of the meet zone 70, that is, the range of the strike zone 71 and the range of the ball zone 72 are set at predetermined positions in the three-dimensional game space.

  For example, the meat zone 70 is set in the three-dimensional game space by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the position coordinate data of the four corners of the rectangular meat zone 70. Further, the strike zone 71 is set in the three-dimensional game space by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the position coordinate data of the four corners of the rectangular strike zone 71. Here, a strike zone 71 is arranged at the center of the meet zone 70. The ball zone 72 corresponds to a region between the boundary of the meet zone 70 and the boundary of the strike zone 71, and is based on the position coordinate data of the four corners of the meet zone 70 and the position coordinate data of the four corners of the strike zone 71. Defined. Specifically, the meat zone 70 is disposed at a position above the home base, for example, at a predetermined height above the center of gravity of the home base.

  Here, the horizontal plane in the three-dimensional game space is defined by the X axis and the Y axis, and the vertical upper direction in the three-dimensional game space is defined in the direction in which the Z axis faces. Further, the origin, the direction in which the X axis faces, and the direction in which the Y axis faces are defined in advance in the game program. For example, when the direction from the center of gravity of the home base toward the center of the center is defined as the Y axis with the center of gravity of the home base as a reference, the meat zone 70 is arranged on the XZ plane.

  Further, here, the CPU 7 executes a process of dividing the meet zone 70 into a plurality of pitching areas. In FIG. 3, the meat zone 70 is divided into five parts in the vertical direction and five parts in the left-right direction. A “3 × 3” area (area surrounded by a thick line) in the center of the meet zone 70 is a strike zone 71, and the other areas are ball zones 72. Each pitching area is identified by area identification data (Ia, Ja). Here, the range defined by “Ia = 2, 3, 4, Ja = 2, 3, 4” corresponds to the strike zone 71. A range defined by “Ia ≠ 2, 3, 4 and Ja ≠ 2, 3, 4” corresponds to the ball zone 72.

  Here, based on the position coordinate data of the four corners of the meet zone 70 described above, by causing the CPU 7 to execute a process of equally dividing the meet zone 70 into five, the position coordinate data of the four corners of each pitch area is obtained. Calculated. The position of each pitch area is defined by the position coordinate data of the four corners. Further, the CPU 7 executes a process of calculating the position coordinate data of the center of gravity G (Ia, Ja) of each pitch area based on the position coordinate data of the four corners of each pitch area. In FIG. 3, the center of gravity G (Ia, Ja) is indicated by a black circle symbol.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4, a battle screen is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S403). For example, the CPU 7 executes a process of arranging a model relating to a match of a game, for example, a model such as a player character, a stadium, and a spectator, for example, each model data in a three-dimensional game space. Then, when each model (each model data) is arranged in the three-dimensional game space, as shown in FIG. 4, an image relating to a match of the game, for example, an image such as a player character, a stadium, a spectator, etc. The image data is displayed on the television monitor 20. Each image data is stored in the RAM 12 and is read out when the image is displayed. In FIG. 4, only characters that play a major role in the present invention, such as pitcher characters and batter characters, are shown, and other characters and objects are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the battle screen, the image of the strike zone 71 is also displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data. This image data is also stored in the RAM 12 and is read out when the strike zone 71 is displayed as necessary. In FIG. 4, the meet zone 70 is indicated by a broken line, but the region displayed on the television monitor 20 is only the strike zone 71. The same applies to FIG. 5 described later.

  Subsequently, when the player operates the controller 17 in a state where the battle screen is displayed on the television monitor 20, a pitching command for the operation signal of the controller 17 is instructed to the pitcher character. For example, first, when the player performs an operation for selecting a ball type, the ball type data is recognized by the CPU 7 and the ball type is set. A predetermined value stored in the RAM 12 for each ball type is assigned to the ball type data by the CPU 7. Next, when the player performs an operation for starting a pitching motion, a signal corresponding to this operation is recognized by the CPU 7, and the pitcher character starts the pitching motion. Then, the pitching motion of the pitcher character is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data (S404).

  Subsequently, when the player performs an operation for setting a target pitching course (target pitching course) while the pitcher character is performing a pitching motion, the CPU 7 recognizes a signal corresponding to this operation. Then, the cursor of the target pitch course M0 moves in the operation direction from the center of gravity position of the meet zone that is the initial position. When a predetermined time has elapsed, the cursor position of the target pitch course M0 is determined, and the target pitch course M0 is set on the meat zone 70 as shown in FIG. 6 (S405). Then, the position coordinate data of the target pitch course M0 in the three-dimensional game space is recognized by the CPU 7. Subsequently, when the player performs an operation for causing the pitcher character to release the ball, a signal corresponding to this operation is recognized by the CPU 7 and the ball is released from the pitcher character. At this time, the position coordinate data of the release point of the ball in the three-dimensional game space is recognized by the CPU 7 and stored in the RAM 12.

  Then, the initial velocity data, rotation speed data, and rotation direction data included in the ball type data, the position coordinate data of the target pitch course M0, the position coordinate data of the ball release point, and a predetermined value depending on the release timing. The discharge angle data set to 1 is read from the RAM 12 and recognized by the CPU 7. Then, by using these data as initial conditions, the CPU 7 executes processing for calculating various variables constituting the ball trajectory equation. Then, by substituting the various variables obtained here into the ball trajectory equation, the ball trajectory in the three-dimensional game space is set.

  When the ball type is straight, the point where the ball trajectory equation intersects with the meat zone 70 (XZ plane) (first reaching course M1 described later) is corrected so as to coincide with the target pitching course M0. The That is, when the ball type is straight, the target pitch course M0 and a first reach course M1 described later are at the same position.

  The trajectory equation is an equation for specifying the movement path of the ball. By differentiating this trajectory equation, a velocity equation for specifying the movement speed of the ball at each position on the ball movement path is calculated. Is done. Based on this velocity equation, the velocity of the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space is determined. In the following description regarding the movement of the ball, when the ball movement speed is not particularly described, the speed of the ball is determined based on this speed equation.

  Then, the CPU 7 executes a process of calculating a point where the ball trajectory defined by the ball trajectory equation intersects the meat zone 70 (XZ plane). Then, the position coordinate data of the point calculated here is recognized by the CPU 7 as the position coordinate data of the first arrival course. In this way, the first attainment course M1 (see the square symbol in FIG. 6) is set in the meet zone 70 (S406).

  In addition, the 1st attainment course M1 of FIG. 6 has shown the example in case a ball type is a change sphere. As described above, when the ball type is straight, the first attainment course M1 matches the target pitching course M0.

  Then, the process which detects the pitching area where the 1st attainment course M1 is contained is performed by CPU7. Then, the pitching area detected here is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first pitching area E1 (S407). For example, based on the position coordinate data of the center of gravity of each of the plurality of pitch areas and the position coordinate data of the first reach course M1, the center of gravity G ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) of the throw area closest to the first reach course M1. The CPU 7 executes a process for detecting. Further, identification data (Ia ′, Ja ′) for the area of the center of gravity G ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) is stored in the RAM 12. Then, the pitching area having the center of gravity G ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first pitching area E1. That is, the first throwing area E1 is specified by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the area identification data (Ia ′, Ja ′) corresponding to the center of gravity G ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) detected here. .

  Here, the calculation method of the center of gravity G ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) of the pitching area closest to the first attainment course M1 will be described in more detail. For example, the center of gravity G (Ia, Ja) of a plurality of pitching areas, respectively. A distance K (Ia, Ja) between the position of and the position of the first arrival course M1 is calculated. Then, the minimum distance K ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′) is detected from among the plurality of distances K (Ia, Ja). Then, the identification data (Ia) for the area corresponding to the center of gravity existing at a position separated from the position of the first arrival course M1 by the distance K ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′), that is, the distance K ′ (Ia ′, Ja ′). By causing the CPU 7 to recognize ', Ja'), the center of gravity G '(Ia', Ja ') of the pitching area closest to the first reaching course M1 is determined, and the first pitching area E1 is specified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 executes a process of moving the ball released from the pitcher character on the trajectory defined by the trajectory equation. Here, when the ball is moving on the trajectory in the three-dimensional game space, a process of projecting the position of the ball onto the XZ plane (including the meat zone 70) is executed by the CPU 7 for each frame. The Then, the CPU 7 recognizes the position coordinate data of the ball projected on the XZ plane, that is, the position coordinate data of the ball on the meat zone 70 corresponding to the position of the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space.

  Then, the image of the ball B that informs the position of the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space (see FIG. 5) and the first landing point that informs the position where the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space is projected onto the meat zone 70. C1 (first indicator, see FIG. 7) is displayed on the television monitor 20 using each image data (S408). Here, the first landing point C1 is displayed on the television monitor 20 at the position of the target pitch course M0 as shown in FIG. 7 when the ball is released from the pitcher character. The initial value of the first time data Q1 for defining the display timing of the first landing point C1 is set to 0 (zero). The first time data Q1 as the initial condition is previously defined in the game program and stored in the RAM 12.

  Here, the image of the ball B corresponds to the ball released from the pitcher character, and the first landing point C1 corresponds to an expected position where the ball reaches the meet zone 70. When the ball is released from the pitcher character, as the ball B released from the pitcher character approaches the first reaching course M1, the first landing point C1 approaches the first reaching course M1 from the target pitching course M0. . An image in such a state is displayed on the television monitor 20 using each image data.

  The size of the first landing point C1 is set to a predetermined size. Specifically, when the landing point C1 is a circle, the radius of the first landing point C1 is set to a predetermined size. That is, the radius data R1 (initial data) of the first landing point C1 is set to a predetermined value in advance in the game program and stored in the RAM 12.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the above-mentioned pitching result is a predetermined result, for example, one of see-off (excluding strikeout), idling (excluding strikeout), and foul (S409). If the pitching result is a predetermined result (Yes in S409), first, the same area arrival number data DI (initial value is 0) corresponding to the number of times the ball has repeatedly reached the same pitching course is stored in the CPU 7. (S410). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the area arrival count data DI is 0 (S411). If the same area arrival count data DI is 0 (Yes in S411), when the player operates the controller 17 again in this state, a pitching command for the operation signal of the controller 17 is again given to the pitcher character. Instructed. Then, the target pitch course M0 is set on the meat zone 70 by the CPU 7 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (S412). Then, the second attainment course M2 is set on the meat zone 70 by the CPU 7 by the same process as the above process (S413). Then, by a process similar to the above process, the pitching area including the second reaching course M2 is set by the CPU 7 as the second pitching area E2 (S414). For example, the second throwing area E2 is specified by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the identification data (Ia ″, Ja ″) for the second throwing area.

  Here, when the value of the same area arrival count data DI is 0 (Yes in S411), that is, when a pitch is first thrown on a certain course (when the pitch is not repeatedly thrown in the same pitch area), the first pitch area The CPU 7 determines whether or not the second throwing area E2 exists in a region separated by a predetermined number of areas or more with reference to E1 (S415).

  Specifically, first, a first area number NE1 (DI) in the left-right direction between the second throwing area E2 and the first throwing area E1, and between the second throwing area E2 and the first throwing area E1. The CPU 7 executes a process of calculating the sum with the second area number NE2 (DI) in the vertical direction. Here, the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI) are the identification data for the area of the first pitch area E1 (Ia ′, Ja ′) and the area for the second pitch area E2. Calculation is performed using the identification data (Ia ″, Ja ″) (see FIG. 9).

  For example, the identification data Ia ′ for the area of the first throwing area E1 is subtracted from the identification data Ia ″ for the area of the second throwing area E2. Then, 1 is further subtracted from the absolute value of the subtraction result. The subtraction result (= | Ia ″ −Ia ′ | −1) is assigned as the first area number NE1 (DI). Further, the identification data Ja ′ for the area of the first throwing area E1 is subtracted from the identification data Ja ″ for the area of the second throwing area E2. Then, 1 is further subtracted from the absolute value of the subtraction result. The subtraction result (= | Ja ″ −Ja ′ | −1) is assigned as the second area number NE2 (DI). Here, 1 is subtracted from each of the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI) in order to exclude a portion where the horizontal pitching area and the vertical pitching area overlap. ing.

  Then, the CPU 7 executes a process of adding 1 which is the number of overlapping areas to the total of the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI). Then, the total number of areas (= NE1 (DI) + NE2 (DI) +1) between the second pitching area E2 and the first pitching area E1 is calculated. Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the total area number NG is equal to or larger than the predetermined area number.

  For example, here, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the total area number NG is 3 or more (S415). If the total area number NG is 3 or more (NG ≧ 3, Yes in S415), It is determined that the second throwing area E2 is present in a region separated by a predetermined number of areas or more based on the first throwing area E1. Specifically, in FIG. 9, an area having a total area number NG of 3 or more is indicated by a broken line. In the case where the second pitching area E2 exists in the area indicated by the broken line in FIG. 9, it is determined that the second pitching area E2 exists in an area separated by a predetermined number of areas or more based on the first pitching area E1. The

  In this case (Yes in S415), the ball was thrown into a different pitching area (second pitching area E2 that is a predetermined number of areas NE away from the first pitching area E1) after being pitched for the first time on a certain course. Corresponds to the case. In this case, the CPU 7 executes a spatial weighting process and a temporal weighting process for each of the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI). As a result, the influence of the distance between the first throwing area E1 and the second throwing area E2 on the batter character is evaluated for each direction (S416).

  Here, this influence is evaluated using the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI). The first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) is for adjusting the size of the landing point. The second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) is for adjusting the display timing of the landing point.

  Specifically, the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) is calculated as follows. First, the first area number NE1 (DI) is multiplied by the first weighting coefficient A1, the second area number NE2 (DI) is multiplied by the second weighting coefficient A2, and these multiplication results are added. Next, the addition result is standardized using the standardization coefficient Smax. The standardization coefficient Smax is expressed by an expression “Smax = NE1_max + NE2_max”. Here, NE1_max is the maximum value that the first area number NE1 (DI) can take, and NE2_max is the maximum value that the second area number NE2 (DI) can take. Here, “NE1_max = Ia_max−Ia_min−1 = 5-1−1 = 3, NE2_max = Ja_max−Ja_min−1 = 5-1−1 = 3”. Next, the normalized expression is multiplied by the third weighting coefficient A3 (DI). This multiplication result is set as the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI). That is, the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) is expressed by the equation “E1 (DI) = α × {(A1 × NE1 (DI) + A2 × NE2 (DI)) / Smax} × A3 (DI)”. .

  In Smax, 1 is subtracted from the value in each direction in order to exclude a portion where the pitching area in the left-right direction and the pitching area in the vertical direction overlap. α is a correction coefficient for correcting the minimum size of the landing point, and is set to a predetermined value in advance in the game program. Here, α is set to 0.5.

  The second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) is calculated as follows. First, the first area number NE1 (DI) is multiplied by the first weighting coefficient A1, the second area number NE2 (DI) is multiplied by the second weighting coefficient A2, and these multiplication results are added. Next, the addition result is standardized using the standardization coefficient Smax. Next, this standardized expression is multiplied by the fourth weighting coefficient A4 (DI). The multiplication result is set as the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI). That is, the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) is expressed by the equation “E2 (DI) = {(A1 × NE1 (DI) + A2 × NE2 (DI)) / Smax} × A4 (DI)”.

  Note that the first weighting coefficient A1 and the second weighting coefficient A2 are defined in advance in the game program. That is, predetermined values are assigned to the first weighting coefficient A1 and the second weighting coefficient A2. The third weighting coefficient A3 (DI) and the fourth weighting coefficient A4 (DI) are functions that change according to the same area arrival frequency data DI. For example, a predetermined function that increases according to the same area arrival count data DI is assigned to the third weighting coefficient A3 (DI) and the fourth weighting coefficient A4 (DI) (see FIG. 11 described later). Here, the same function is used for the third weighting coefficient A3 (DI) and the fourth weighting coefficient A4 (DI), but the third weighting coefficient A3 (DI) and the fourth weighting coefficient A4 (DI) respectively. May be different functions.

  Here, the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) will be described in detail. For example, the term for evaluating the influence of space is expressed as “S (DI) = {(A1 × NE1 (DI) + A2 × NE2 (DI)) / Smax}”, and the time (number of times pitched on the same course) When the term for evaluating the influence is expressed as “T (DI) = A3 (DI)”, the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) is “EE1 (DI) = α × {(A1 × NE1 (DI) + A2 × NE2 (DI)) / Smax} × A3 (DI) = α × S (DI) × T (DI) ”. Similarly, by expressing the term for evaluating the influence of time (the number of times pitched on the same course) as “T (DI) = A4 (DI)”, the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) is , “E2 (DI) = {(A1 × NE1 (DI) + A2 × NE2 (DI)) / Smax} × A4 (DI) = S (DI) × T (DI)”.

  Here, for ease of explanation, the calculation method of the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) will be described using an example in which A1 and A2 are 1 and the same area arrival count data DI is 0. Indicate. When the first pitch area E1 of the first ball is (2, 4) and the second pitch area E2 of the second ball is (5, 1) (see FIGS. 6, 8, and 9), the space term S (0) is “2/3 (= 4/6)” as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 11, since the value of the time term T (0) is 1.0, the first influence coefficient EE1 (0) (= α × S (0) × T (0)) is 12, “1/3 (= 0.5 × 2/3 × 1.0)”. In this way, the first influence coefficient EE1 (0) is calculated. Further, in the calculation method of the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI), the spatial term S (0) is “2/3” as shown in FIG. 10, and the time term T (0) is as shown in FIG. Therefore, the second influence coefficient EE2 (0) (= S (0) × T (0)) is “2/3” as shown in FIG. In this way, the second influence coefficient EE2 (0) is calculated.

  Then, based on the result evaluated here, the process for setting the display mode of the second landing point C2 with respect to the size of the first landing point C1 is executed by the CPU 7 (S417). For example, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the size of the second landing point C2 with respect to the size of the first landing point C1 based on the evaluation result. Specifically, the CPU 7 executes a process of setting the size of the second landing point C2 using the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI). For example, the radius data R2 (= R1-EE1 (DI)) of the second landing point C2 is calculated by subtracting the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) from the radius data R1 of the first landing point C1. . Then, the image data of the second landing point C2 is reduced by the ratio (= R2 / R1) of the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 to the radius data R1 of the first landing point C1. In this way, the size of the second landing point C2 is set.

  FIG. 14 shows the size of the second landing point C2 set here using, for example, radius data R2 (= R1-EE1 (DI)) of the second landing point C2. FIG. 14 shows the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 when the radius data R1 of the first landing point C1 is 1. For example, when the same area arrival frequency data DI is 0, the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 is “2/3 (= R1−EE1 (0) = 1−1 / 3)”. FIG. 14 is also a diagram showing the relationship between the same area arrival count data DI and the radius R2 of the second landing point C2. The conditions in FIG. 14 are the same as those in FIGS.

  Here, for example, when A1 and A2 are 1, and the total area number NG is 3 or more, the relationship between the total area number NG and S (DI) is as shown in FIG. The value in FIG. 15 is used as the value of S (DI) in FIG. The value of S (DI) shown in FIG. 10 is an example when the total area number NG is 5.

  Further, when the relationship between the total number of areas NG and the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 is calculated as described above based on FIG. 15, the relationship shown in FIG. 16 is derived. In FIG. 16, the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 decreases as the total area number NG increases. Thus, the display form of the second landing point C2 is set such that the size of the second landing point C2 gradually decreases as the total area number NG increases. In FIG. 16, the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 when the total number of areas NG is 5 corresponds to the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 when DI is 0 in FIG.

  Further, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the display timing of the second landing point C2 using the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI). For example, the display timing of the second landing point C2 is defined by adding the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) to the first time data Q1 (= 0) in order to define the display timing of the first landing point C1. The second time data Q2 (= Q1 + EE2 (DI)) for calculating is calculated. In this way, the second time data Q2 for display timing of the second landing point C2 is set.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the relationship between the same area arrival count data DI and the second time data Q2. The conditions in FIG. 17 are the same as those in FIGS. FIG. 17 shows the value of the second time data Q2 when the first time data Q1 is zero.

  Here, for example, when A1 and A2 are 1, and the total area number NG is 3 or more, the relationship between the total area number NG and S (DI) is as shown in FIG. When the relationship between the total number of areas NG and the second time data Q2 is calculated based on FIG. 15, the relationship shown in FIG. 18 is derived. In FIG. 18, the second time data Q2 increases as the total number of areas NG increases. Thus, the display form of the second landing point C2 is set such that the display timing of the second landing point C2 is gradually delayed as the total number of areas NG increases. In FIG. 18, the second time data Q2 of the second landing point C2 when the total number of areas NG is 5 corresponds to the second time data Q2 of the second landing point C2 when DI is 0 in FIG. is doing.

  As described above, the display mode of the second landing point C2 for notifying the position of the ball approaching the second reaching course M2 on the meet zone 70, for example, the size and display timing of the second landing point C2 is determined by the CPU 7. It is set (S417). The display mode of the second landing point C2 is set based on the display mode of the first landing point C1.

  On the other hand, when the same area arrival number data DI is 1 or more (No in S411), that is, when the player repeatedly operates the same pitching area, when the player operates the controller 17 again, The pitching instruction is again given to the pitcher character. Then, the target pitch course M0 is set on the meat zone 70 by the CPU 7 by the same process as described above (S418). Then, by the same process as the above process, the current course of reaching the ball is set in the meet zone 70, and this course of reaching the ball is set in the meet zone 70 as a new second course of arrival M2 ′ ( See FIG. 19, S419). Then, the pitching area including the new second arrival course M2 'is recognized by the CPU 7 as a new second pitching area E2' by the same process as the above process (S420). For example, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the area identification data (Ia ″, Ja ″) for specifying the new second pitch area E2 ′, the new second pitch area E2 ′ is specified. In this case, the new first reaching course M1 'and the new first throwing area E1' have been set in step 423 and step 424 (S423, S424) described later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the new second throwing area E2 'exists in a region separated by a predetermined number of areas or more with reference to the new first throwing area E1' (S415). For example, the CPU 7 calculates the total area number NG, which is the sum of the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI), by the same process as described above. Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the total area number NG is equal to or larger than the predetermined area number. For example, here, when the total number of areas NG is 3 or more (Yes in S415), the new second throwing area E2 ′ is separated by a predetermined number of areas or more based on the new first throwing area E1 ′. It is determined that it exists in the area.

  In this case (Yes in S415), for example, after being repeatedly thrown into the same pitching area, different pitching areas (a new second pitching area E2 ′ that is a predetermined number of areas away from the new first pitching area E1 ′). When the ball is thrown, the CPU 7 executes a spatial weighting process and a temporal weighting process for the first area number NE1 (DI) and the second area number NE2 (DI), respectively. Is done. Thereby, the influence of the distance between the new first throwing area E1 'and the new second throwing area E2' on the batter character is evaluated for each direction. Here, this influence is evaluated using the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI). The first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) are set by the same process as the above process.

  Here, for ease of explanation, the calculation method of the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) will be specifically described using an example in which A1 and A2 are 1 and DI is 1. When the first pitch area and the second pitch area are (2, 4) and the third pitch area is (5, 1), the space term S (1) is as shown in FIG. , “2/3”. Also, referring to FIG. 11, since the value of the time term T (1) is 1.1, the first influence coefficient EE1 (1) (= S (1) × T (1)) is “11/30 (= 1.1 / 3) ”(see FIG. 12). In this way, the first influence coefficient EE1 (1) is calculated. Further, in the calculation method of the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI), the space term S (1) is “2/3” as shown in FIG. Further, referring to FIG. 11, since the value of the time term T (1) is 1.1, the second influence coefficient EE2 (1) (= S (1) × T (1)) is shown in FIG. Thus, “22/30 (= 2.2 / 3)” is obtained. In this way, the second influence coefficient EE2 (1) is calculated.

  Then, based on the result evaluated here, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the display mode of the new second landing point C2 with respect to the size of the new first landing point C1 (S417). For example, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the size of the new second landing point C2 with respect to the size of the new first landing point C1 based on the result evaluated here. Specifically, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the size of the new second landing point C2 using the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI). For example, the radius data R2 (= R1−EE1 (DI)) of the new second landing point C2 is obtained by subtracting the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) from the radius data R1 of the new first landing point C1. Is calculated. Then, the image data of the new second landing point C2 is reduced by the ratio of the radius data R2 of the new second landing point C2 to the radius data R1 of the new first landing point C1 (= R2 / R1). In this way, the size of the new second landing point C2 is set.

  FIG. 14 also shows the relationship between the same area arrival frequency data DI and the radius R2 of the new second landing point C2. For example, when DI is 1, that is, when a ball is thrown into a different throwing area after being thrown on the same course once, radius data R2 (= 1-11) when DI in FIG. / 30 = 19/30), the size of the second landing point C2 is defined.

  Further, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the display timing of the new second landing point C2 using the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI). For example, the display timing of the new second landing point C2 is defined by adding the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) to the first time data Q1 in order to define the display timing of the new first landing point C1. Second time data Q2 (= Q1 + E2 (DI)) for calculating is calculated. In this way, the second time data Q2 for display timing of the new second landing point C2 is set.

  FIG. 17 also shows the relationship between the same area arrival count data DI and the new second time data Q2. For example, when DI is 1, that is, when a ball is thrown in a different pitching area after being thrown on the same course once, the second time data Q2 (= 0 + 22) when DI in FIG. / 30 = 22/30), the display timing of the second landing point C2 is set.

  Here, the relationship between the total number of areas NG and S (DI) when the ball is pitched a plurality of times is the same as in FIG. Therefore, when the radius data R2 of the second landing point is obtained using the values in FIG. 15, the radius data R2 with respect to the total area number NG is the same as that in FIG. That is, also in this case, it is possible to set the display form of the second landing point C2 such that the size of the second landing point C2 gradually decreases as the total number of areas NG increases. Similarly, when the second time data Q2 of the second landing point C2 is calculated based on this S (DI), as the total area number NG increases as shown in FIG. 18, the second landing point C2 The display form of the second landing point C2 can be set so that the display timing is gradually delayed.

  In this way, a display mode of the new second landing point C2 for notifying on the meat zone 70 of the position of the ball approaching the new second reaching course M2 ′, for example, the size of the new second landing point C2 The display timing is set by the CPU 7 (S417). The display mode of the new second landing point C2 is set on the basis of the display mode of the new first landing point C1.

  Then, an image of the ball B that notifies the position of the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space, and a second landing point C2 (second notification element) that notifies the position where the ball moving in the three-dimensional game space is projected on the meet zone 70. Are displayed on the television monitor 20 in the display mode of the new second landing point C2 using each image data (S421). Here, the second landing point C2 is displayed on the television monitor 20 with a size smaller than the first landing point C1 when the second time data Q2 has elapsed since the ball was released from the pitcher character. .

  Here, the image of the ball B corresponds to a notification image of the ball position in the three-dimensional game space released from the pitcher character, and the image of the second landing point C2 is a notification of the expected position where the ball reaches the meet zone 70. Corresponds to the image. Thereby, as the ball B released from the pitcher character approaches the second reaching course M2, an image in a state where the second landing point C2 approaches the second reaching course M2 is displayed on the television monitor 20.

  In the above description, the example in which the weighting coefficients A1 and A2 for defining the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI) are 1 is shown. Any setting may be used. In the above description, the radius data R2 is shown when the radius data R1 is 1. Therefore, when the radius data R1 is set to a value different from 1, the radius data R1 is set according to the value of the radius data R1. The value of R2 also changes. For this reason, the unit is not specified here. Further, for the time data Q1, Q2, for example, seconds (sec) are used as a unit.

  Subsequently, when the value of the same area arrival frequency data DI is 0 (Yes in S411) or when the value of the same area arrival frequency data DI is 1 or more (No in S411), the total number of areas NG Is less than three (No in S415), it is determined that the second pitching area E2 does not exist in a region separated by a predetermined number of areas or more with reference to the first pitching area E1. In this case, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the first reaching course M1 and the second reaching course M2 are the same course (S422). For example, when the total number of areas NG is less than 3, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the second pitching area E2 is the same as the first pitching area E1. More specifically, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the total area number NG is −1 (S422). When the total area number NG is -1 (Yes in S422), it is determined that the second pitch area E2 is the same as the first pitch area E1. In other words, in this case, it is determined that the first reaching course M1 and the second reaching course M2 are the same course.

  That is, when the ball repeatedly reaches the same throwing course, the position coordinate data indicating the second reaching course M2 is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the position coordinate data is overwritten on the existing position coordinate data of the first arrival course M1, and is stored in the RAM 12 as position coordinate data of the new first arrival course M1 '(S423). Further, through the same processing as the above processing, the pitching area including the new first arrival course M1 'is recognized by the CPU 7 as the new first pitching area E1' (S424). For example, the CPU 1 recognizes the area identification data (Ia ′, Ja ′) for identifying the new first throwing area E1 ′, thereby identifying the new first throwing area E1 ′.

  Then, the CPU 7 executes a process of incrementing the same area arrival number data DI (initial value is 0) corresponding to the number of times the second arrival course M2 is recognized as the new first arrival course M1 (S425). The same area arrival count data DI is stored in the RAM 12.

  Then, the process of step 421 (S421) is executed by the CPU 7. Then, the image of the ball B and the second landing point C2 are displayed on the television monitor 20 (not shown) using each image data. Also in this case, as the ball released from the pitcher character approaches the second reaching course M2, an image in a state where the second landing point C2 approaches the second reaching course M2 is displayed on the television monitor 20. However, in step 421 (S421) after step 427 (S427), the second landing point C2 is displayed on the television monitor 20 in the same display manner as the first landing point C1.

  Note that the value indicated by the same area arrival frequency data DI corresponds to the number of times the ball has reached the same pitching area, that is, the accumulated number of times the batter character is affected when the ball is pitched on the same course.

  Further, when the first arrival course M1 and the second arrival course M2 are not the same course (No in S422), for example, when the total area number NG is either 0, 1, or 2, the first arrival course Although M1 and the second attainment course M2 are different courses, it is determined that the second attainment course M2 is a course that is not affected by the first attainment course M1. When the total area number NG is 0, it corresponds to the case where the first pitch area E1, E1 'and the second pitch area E2, E2' are adjacent to each other.

  In this case, the position coordinate data indicating the second arrival course M2 is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, this position coordinate data is overwritten on the existing position coordinate data of the first arrival course M1, and is stored in the RAM 12 as the position coordinate data of the first arrival course M1 at the next pitch (S426). Further, through the same processing as the above processing, the pitching area including the first reaching course M1 is recognized by the CPU 7 as the first pitching area E1 at the next pitching (S427). For example, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize area identification data (Ia, Ja) for specifying the first pitch area E1 at the next pitch, the first pitch area E1 at the next pitch is specified. In this case, the process of incrementing the same area arrival count data DI is not executed.

  Then, the process of step 421 (S421) is executed by the CPU 7. Then, the image of the ball B and the second landing point C2 are displayed on the television monitor 20 (not shown) using each image data. Also in this case, as the ball released from the pitcher character approaches the second reaching course M2, an image in a state where the second landing point C2 approaches the second reaching course M2 is displayed on the television monitor 20. However, in step 421 (S421) after step 427 (S427), the second landing point C2 is displayed on the television monitor 20 in the same display manner as the first landing point C1.

  Subsequently, when the second landing point C2 is displayed on the television monitor 20 in step 421 (S421), the display mode of the second landing point C2 (including the new second landing point C2) is changed to the first landing point. A process of changing to the same display mode as C1 (including a new first landing point C1) is executed by the CPU 7 (S428). For example, the process of changing the size of the second landing point C2 to the same size as the first landing point C1 and changing the display timing of the second landing point C2 to the same display timing as the first landing point C1. It is executed by the CPU 7.

  More specifically, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the image data of the first landing point C1 as the image data of the second landing point C2, the size of the second landing point C2 is the same as that of the first landing point C1. Changed to size. In addition, the CPU 7 recognizes the timing data for defining the display timing of the first landing point C1 as the timing data for defining the display timing of the second landing point C2, thereby displaying the second landing point C2. The timing is changed to the same display timing as the first landing point C1. If a new second landing point C2 is displayed in step 421 (S421), the same area arrival count data DI is initialized in step 428 (S428).

  Subsequently, the process of step 409 (S409) is re-executed by the CPU 7. That is, the CPU 7 determines again whether or not the pitching result is a predetermined result. If the pitching result is not a predetermined result (No in S409), the CPU 7 determines whether or not the game event has ended (S429). If the match event has not ended (No in S429), the process of step 402 (S402) is executed by the CPU 7. That is, the battle with the next batter character is started. On the other hand, when the game event is over (Yes in S429), the CPU 7 issues a command for saving the game result data, the game continuation data, and the like. Then, these data are stored in the RAM 12, and the game event is finished.

  In the present embodiment as described above, when the first reaching course M1 of the ball released by the pitcher character and the second reaching course M2 of the ball released by the pitcher character are separated by a predetermined distance or more, the batter character The state when determining the second reaching course M2 of the ball while being aware of the first reaching course M1 of the ball can be reproduced by the change in the display mode of the second landing point C2 with respect to the first landing point C1. In other words, in the real world, when the pitcher character makes the batter character aware of the inside angle or high (or outside angle or low) and then assembles the pitching to throw to the outside angle or low (or inside angle or high) In addition, the influence of the pitching assembly on the batter character in real time can be reproduced in the game.

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(A) In the above embodiment, an example in which the first weighting coefficient A1 and the second weighting coefficient A2 are 1 is shown. However, the setting of the first weighting coefficient A1 and the second weighting coefficient A2 is described in the above embodiment. It is not limited to the form, and any method may be used.

  For example, if the value of the second weighting coefficient A2 is set as a reference (ex. A2 = 1) and the value of the first weighting coefficient A1 is made larger than the value of the second weighting coefficient A2, the influence of the swing width in the horizontal direction is It becomes larger than the influence of the swing width. For this reason, this event is reflected in the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (DI), and finally the radius data R2 and the second landing point C2 of the second landing point C2 are displayed. This is reflected in the second time data Q2 indicating the timing.

  More specifically, “A1 = 2, A2 = 1, DI = 0”, the first throwing area E1 of the first ball is (2, 4), and the second throwing area E2 of the second ball is (5 , 1) (see FIG. 6, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9), SD (0) becomes 1.0 and “EE1 (0) = 0.5, EE2 (0) = 1.0”. It becomes.

  Thus, the first influence coefficient EE1 (0) and the second influence coefficient EE2 (0) in this case are the first influence coefficient EE1 (0) and the second influence coefficient of the embodiment (A1 and A2 are 1). It is larger than EE2 (0). Therefore, as a result, the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 in this case is 0.5, and the second time data Q2 indicating the display timing of the second landing point C2 is 1.0. That is, the second landing point C2 in this case is displayed on the television monitor 20 smaller and slower than in the case of the above embodiment. In this way, when the value of the first weighting coefficient A1 is set so that the influence of the lateral width is increased, this influence is represented by the radius data R2 of the second landing point C2 and the second landing point C2. Can be reflected in the second time data Q2 indicating the display timing.

As shown in the embodiment, the coefficient α is used when calculating the first influence coefficient EE1 (DI). In the above embodiment, the case where the coefficient α is 0.5 has been described. However, the coefficient α may be changed according to the value of the first weighting coefficient A1 and the value of the second weighting coefficient A2.
(B) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a development game device is used as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device configured as described above, a game device in which a monitor is integrated, a personal computer functioning as a game device by executing a game program, a workstation, and the like.
(C) The present invention includes a program for executing the above-described game and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

  The present invention can be used in a game program, a game device, and a game control method capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving object.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 3 Image display part 5 Operation input part 7 CPU
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17 controller 20 television monitor 50 area setting means 51 first arrival course recognition means 52 first throwing area recognition means 53 first landing point display means 54 second arrival course recognition means 55 second throwing area recognition means 56 first positional relationship Determination means 57 Second positional relationship determination means 58 Number of times setting means 59 Second landing point display means 60 Display mode return means 70 Meat zone 71 Strike zone 72 Ball zone C1 First landing point C2 Second landing point M0 Target pitching course M1 first 1 arrival course M1 'new first arrival course M2 second arrival course M2' new second arrival course E1 first throwing area E1 'new first throwing area E2 second throwing area E2' new second throwing area EE1 (DI) first influence coefficient EE2 (DI) second influence coefficient

Claims (11)

In the control part of a computer that can realize a game in which a character sends out a moving object,
An area setting function for setting a sending target area to be sent by the character in a game space;
A first reaching position recognition function for recognizing a position at which the moving body reaches the sending target area as a first reaching position when the moving body is sent from the character;
A first indicator display function for displaying, on an image display unit, a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area;
A second arrival position recognition function for recognizing a position at which the moving body reaches the sending target area as a second reaching position when the moving body is sent out from the character again after the moving body is sent out; ,
A first positional relationship determination function for determining whether or not a distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance;
When the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance, the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position is notified on the transmission target area. A second indicator display function for displaying the second indicator on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the first indicator;
A game program to make it happen. In the second indicator display function, as the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position increases, the size of the second indicator is greater than the size of the first indicator. The second indicator is displayed on the image display unit so as to be smaller.
The game program according to claim 1. In the second indicator display function, as the distance between the first reaching position and the second reaching position increases, the second object is displayed in the sending target area from the time when the moving body is sent from the character. 2 The time until the time when the indicator is displayed is longer than the time until the time when the first indicator is displayed after the moving body is sent out from the character. A second indicator is displayed on the image display unit;
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. In the control part of the computer,
An area dividing function included in the area setting function, for dividing the transmission target area into a plurality of divided areas;
A first partitioned area recognition function for recognizing the partitioned area including the first arrival position as a first partitioned area;
A second partitioned region recognition function for recognizing the partitioned region including the second arrival position as a second partitioned region;
Further realized,
In the first positional relationship determination function, it is determined whether or not the second segment area exists in an area separated by a predetermined number of segments or more with reference to the first segment area,
In the second indicator display function, when the second segmented region exists in a region separated by a predetermined number or more with respect to the first segmented region, the second indicator is referred to as the first indicator. Displayed on the image display in a different display mode,
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. In the control part of the computer,
Determining whether the second segmented area is the same as the first segmented area when the second segmented area is present in an area less than a predetermined number of segments based on the first segmented area; Position relation judgment function,
Further realized,
In the first arrival position recognition function, when the second segment area is the same as the first segment area, the second arrival position is further recognized as a new first arrival position,
In the second reaching position recognition function, when the moving body is sent again from the character after the moving body is sent, the position where the moving body reaches the sending target area is a new second reaching position. Is further recognized as a position,
In the second indicator display function, the moving body that approaches the new second arrival position when the new second divided area exists in a region separated by a predetermined number of sections or more with reference to the new first divided area. A new second indicator for notifying the position of the moving object on the sending target area is a new first for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the new first arrival position on the sending target area. It is further displayed on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the notifier.
The game program according to claim 4. In the control part of the computer,
A frequency setting function for setting the number of times that the moving body has reached the same segmental area by calculating the number of times that the second arrival position is recognized as the new first arrival position;
Further realized,
In the second indicator display function, when the new second divided area exists in an area separated by a predetermined number or more with respect to the new first divided area, the new number is increased as the number of times increases. The second indicator is displayed on the image display unit so that the display mode of the new second indicator is changed greatly with respect to the display mode of the one indicator.
The game program according to claim 5. In the second indicator display function, the number of horizontal divisions between the second divided area and the first divided area, and the vertical division between the second divided area and the first divided area. As the number of divisions consisting of numbers increases, the second indicator is displayed on the image display unit so that the display mode of the second indicator changes with respect to the display mode of the first indicator.
The game program according to claim 4. In the second indicator display function, the number of horizontal divisions between the second divided area and the first divided area, and the vertical division between the second divided area and the first divided area By performing a weighting process on each of the numbers, the second indicator that evaluates the distance between the first segmented region and the second segmented region for each direction is displayed on the image display unit.
The game program according to claim 4. In the control part of the computer,
After the second indicator is displayed on the image display unit, when the character sends out the moving body, the display mode of the second indicator is returned to the same display mode as the first indicator. function,
The game program according to claim 1, for further realizing the above. A game device capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving body,
A control unit of the game device,
A region setting means for setting a transmission target region to be a target of the character transmission operation in the game space;
First arrival position recognizing means for recognizing a position at which the movable body reaches the transmission target area as the first arrival position when the movable body is transmitted from the character;
A first indicator for displaying on the image display unit a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area;
Second arrival position recognition means for recognizing, as the second arrival position, the position at which the moving body reaches the transmission target area when the moving body is again sent from the character after the moving body is sent out; ,
First positional relationship determining means for determining whether or not a distance between the first reaching position and the second reaching position is a predetermined distance or more;
When the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance, the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position is notified on the transmission target area. A second indicator display means for displaying the second indicator on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the first indicator;
A game device comprising: A game control method controlled by a computer capable of realizing a game in which a character sends out a moving body,
A control unit of the computer,
A region setting step for setting a transmission target region to be a target of the character transmission operation in the game space;
A first reaching position recognition step for recognizing a position at which the moving body reaches the sending target area as a first reaching position when the moving body is sent from the character;
A first indicator display step of displaying, on an image display unit, a first indicator for notifying the position of the moving body approaching the first arrival position on the transmission target area;
A second reaching position recognition step for recognizing a position at which the moving body reaches the sending target area as a second reaching position when the moving body is sent from the character again after the sending of the moving body; ,
A first positional relationship determination step of determining whether or not a distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is a predetermined distance or more;
When the distance between the first arrival position and the second arrival position is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance, the position of the moving body approaching the second arrival position is notified on the transmission target area. A second indicator display step of displaying the second indicator on the image display unit in a display mode different from that of the first indicator;
Game control method to execute.

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