JP2018094247A - Game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system or a program capable of improving game taste by causing a player to recognize a playing situation of another player during a game and activating a game.SOLUTION: During an acting period of an acting character, a server device changes, for each player character, a relationship parameter representing relationship of each payer character with the acting character, the relationship changing during the dame, on the basis of behavior of the acting character, and player inputs such as a sight line input and an operational input that the player inputs for improving communication with the acting character. The server device executes player parameter imaging processing of imaging, near each player, the relationship parameter into a mode of a display object such as a heart shape and a change thereof or imaging it into a mode of a player character such as expression and movement of another player character or a change in the mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and program using a three-dimensional space.

  Conventionally, various games such as a love simulation, RPG, or a battle game are known in a three-dimensional space using a player character as a player's avatar.

  In recent years, with the development of a wearable image display device that displays images by wearing it on a user such as a head-mounted display (hereinafter referred to as “HMD”), the world of the game has become more immersive with the development of networks and communications. There are also games that allow you to experience this in real time.

  In particular, such a simulation game is configured to detect the player's line of sight, reflect the detected player's line of sight in the game space, and advance the game while communicating with the target character on the game in the game space. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-231443

  However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, although the game can be advanced in accordance with the player's line of sight, other players do not appear, so the progress is made by recognizing the relationship between the other players. In the case of a game to be played, it is difficult to recognize the relationship with other players without impairing the player's immersion in the virtual three-dimensional space.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to make it possible to recognize the play situation of other players during the game and to be another competitor in the game. There is provided a game system and a program thereof that can enhance competition awareness with players and cooperation awareness with other players who execute the same game, thereby activating the game and, as a result, improving the interest of the game. There is.

(1) In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention advances a game while imaging a game space in which at least one gaze character to be watched by a plurality of players is arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space by a computer. A program,
The computer,
Object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character and the player character to be operated by each player in the game space;
Management means for managing a relationship parameter indicating a relationship with the gaze character that varies during the game for each player character;
Receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player;
For each player, the position at which each player character is placed in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera corresponding to the player, and the game space that can be seen in the line-of-sight direction of each player is viewed from each virtual camera. Image generation means for generating images,
Virtual camera control means for controlling each corresponding virtual camera based on each of the received player inputs, and
When an image of the game space is generated for each player according to the game situation, the relevance parameter of another player character arranged in the game space is imaged in association with the other player character. Image control means for executing imaging processing;
As a function, it has a configuration.

  With this configuration, the present invention parameters the relationship in the game between the player character of each player and the gaze character watched by each player, and the parameterized relationship is represented by, for example, a predetermined display object or each An image is formed together with the game space depending on the state of the player character and the like, and each player can visually recognize the relationship with the gaze character in the other player without impairing the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space.

  In particular, the present invention is based on various operations including appearance change of the player for appealing to the gaze character, or on the progress of the game, each player's operation, and the input state of the line of sight such as charging. It is possible to allow other players to visually recognize the relationship that varies as parameters during the game, such as the appeal to the gaze character, the degree of communication with the gaze character in each player character, and the situation.

  Therefore, the present invention is executed based on the relationship with other players such as a battle game among a plurality of players including a PC in a new game called a game using a communication experience with a gaze character. When used as a game, the player can recognize the play status of other players, so that he can raise the sense of competition with other players who are competitors in the game and the cooperation with other players who run the same game. The game can be activated, and as a result, the fun of the game can be improved.

  Note that the gaze character includes, for example, a character that performs an action such as performance performance in a game space such as an idol, or a character that confronts a player according to a preset scenario (RPG or reasoning game) (not only dynamic , Etc.), and characters that are watched by the player and controlled by the computer.

  For example, as a character that performs a motion, a motion that sends a line of sight toward the position of the virtual camera (that is, toward the player character) or an action that is specially provided to the player character (the gaze character and the player are idle) A gaze character that executes a fan service action for a player when there is a relationship with a fan is included.

  The player character may be a character (so-called avatar) that is a substitute for the player in the game space, or a character that acts in the game space based on the player's intention such as a player's fellow character. Also good.

  In particular, each player character does not have to be imaged when the game space seen by the corresponding player is imaged (that is, it may not be displayed), or is imaged in the image of the game space. It may be.

  When each player character is imaged, for example, a part of the player's limb that can be seen by the player, a player character that is displayed on a monitor installed in the game space, or the like that can be seen from the viewpoint of each player Is imaged.

Further, the player input may be a player operation that is input or recognized according to the movement of the player's body, such as the player's fingers, arms, head, line of sight, or eyelid, such as an input to the controller. It may be an input (line-of-sight direction or operation input) detected by detection means such as image detection or vibration detection (gyro).

  In particular, the player input may be input by a single player or may be input by a plurality of players. In the case of a battle game, it may be a battle by a multiplayer or a battle between a PC and a computer.

  Further, the given parameter is, for example, a parameter set for each player, such as a player attribute or a charging status, and can be set strategically or simply for the game, or Parameters that vary during the gaze of the gaze character as it progresses are included.

  In addition to the above, the relevance parameter is imaged by, for example, displaying a given display object that changes according to the relevance parameter, or by displaying the relevance parameter such as the expression or movement of another player character. It includes imaging the player character's aspect that changes in response or changes in the aspect.

  In particular, the “given display object” includes, for example, an object having a predetermined shape such as a heart shape, and the state of the display object is changed by the relevance parameter. The “display object state” includes, for example, the shape, size, color, and animation pattern (for example, change in facial expression) of these objects, and includes the initial state or the state during the game. .

  On the other hand, the “player character state” includes, for example, the action of the player character such as the movement of the head and the shaking of the possessed item, the state of the expression part object constituting the expression of the player character, or the change of the state. Including.

  For example, facial expression part objects include, for example, eyes (including pupils), nose, mouth (including not only lips but also surroundings), eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyebrows, teeth, cheeks, hair, sweat, and decoration. For example, movement, size, color, shape, lighting method, and pattern are included.

In addition, “according to the game situation” means, for example,
[1] A case where another player character is included in the imaging range of the virtual camera, or a case where another player character is placed at a predetermined position in the game space (a case where the player character exists within a predetermined distance from each player). Including),
[2] When a plurality of gaze characters are arranged in the game space, or in this case, the player characters of a plurality of players gaze at the same gaze character,
[3] When there is another player character having the same game level as each player (including levels belonging to a predetermined range that is considered to be the same or equivalent), each player has a predetermined familiarity with each player. If there are other player characters that belong to the same team or another team of each player, if there are other player characters belonging to the same team or other teams, When there is a player character, [4] When each player or each player character has a given condition, such as when a predetermined game history (including charging history) or a specific item is included ,
[5] Game progress and game environment, such as the previous game win / loss and score, or game execution stage,
including.

In particular, as a predetermined game history,
[A] Player play frequency (number of times played, number of logins, time elapsed since last time played), play time (total time since game start), play performance (highest record in the past and ranking among multiple players) ) And other game histories, and
[B] A billing history indicating a billing amount at a predetermined timing during the game or a cumulative billing amount since the game is started is included.

  “Images are related to other player characters in relation to an image” means that the relationship parameter is used as an aspect such as the vicinity of another player character placed in the game space or the expression or movement of the other player character. In addition to imaging, for example, display in association with names and IDs of other player characters in other image frames different from the image of the game space constituting the display screen is included.

(2) The present invention also provides:
When the plurality of gaze characters are arranged in the game space, the computer is further functioned as a specifying means for specifying a specific gaze character being watched by each player,
The image control means is
For each player, based on the specified specific gaze character, the presence or absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged in association with the player character of the other player in the image of the game space generated for each player, or a non-image The imaging processing to be converted is executed.

  With this configuration, for example, in a game that can be participated by a plurality of players, such as a battle game, the present invention can change the relevance parameters in other players, which are important information for advantageous advancement of the game, Each player can be made to recognize without impairing the immersive feeling, or can be made not to recognize it.

  Therefore, the present invention can enhance competition awareness with other players who are competitors in the game and activate the game, and as a result, improve the interest of the game.

  Note that “determining whether or not the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged” is determined to image the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player who is gazing at the specific gaze character. In addition to this, it also includes determining that the relationship parameter of the player character of another player who is gazing at the specific gaze character is not imaged.

(3) The present invention also provides:
The image control means is
The imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter in the player character of another player having the same level as the game level of each player or a level belonging to a predetermined range on the image of the game space of each player is executed. Has a configuration.

With this configuration, for example, in a game that can be participated by a plurality of players, such as a competitive game, the player character in another player's player character that must be aware of as a competitor is immersed in the virtual three-dimensional space. It is possible to make each player recognize without impairing the feeling, and it is possible to eliminate a relationship parameter of an irrelevant player character such as a player character having a large level difference.

  Therefore, the present invention improves the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space by avoiding messy display, and increases the sense of competition with other players who are direct competitors in the game and activates the game. To improve the fun of the game.

  The “game level” includes a level set for the player character in addition to the player level applied to the player and the level of the stage of the game being executed.

  Further, the “predetermined range” includes a range indicating a level that is regarded as the same or equivalent, such as a level adjacent to a game level determined to be the same as that of another player.

(4) The present invention also provides:
The image control means is
The imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter between each player and the player character of another player existing within a predetermined distance in the game space is performed on the game space image of each player. doing.

  With this configuration, for example, the present invention allows other players to recognize parameters of other player characters existing in the vicinity of the player character of each player without impairing the player's immersion in the virtual three-dimensional space. It is possible to eliminate the relationship parameter of an irrelevant player character such as a player character arranged at a distant position, and to accurately recognize the relationship parameter of the player character of a specific other player that activates the game.

  Therefore, the present invention avoids messy display and improves the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space, while enhancing the competitive consciousness with other players who are competitors in the game and activating the game. Can improve the fun of the game.

(5) The present invention also provides:
The management means is
For each player, manage intimacy indicating the relationship of each player with other players,
The image control means is
For each player, based on the familiarity, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter in the player character of another player is imaged in association with the other player character in the image of the game space generated for each player, or the image is made non-imaged. It has a configuration for executing an imaging process.

  With this configuration, for example, the present invention virtually sets the parameters in the player characters of other players who are highly intimate, such as other players registered in the friend list or other players who communicate with each other at a high frequency during the game. It is possible to cause each player to recognize without damaging the player's immersive feeling in the three-dimensional space, or not to recognize it.

  Therefore, the present invention can be used as a tool for improving competition awareness with other players who are competitors in the game while avoiding messy display, as a tool for communication during the game, or based on these Can be activated.

  Note that “determining whether or not the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged” includes determining that the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player with high familiarity is to be imaged. And determining not to image the relationship parameters of the player characters of other players with high intimacy.

(6) The present invention also provides:
The management means is
For each player, managing attribute information indicating team attributes indicating whether the player belongs to the same team or another team when executing the game;
The image control means is
For each player, based on the attribute information, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged in association with the player character of the other player in the image of the game space generated for each player, or is not imaged. The imaging process is executed.

  With this configuration, for example, the present invention allows each player to recognize the relationship parameter of the player character in another player in the same team without impairing the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space. Each player can be prevented from recognizing.

  Therefore, the present invention activates the game while avoiding messy display, for example, enhancing the competitive consciousness with players of the same team or other teams when executing a battle game or executing cooperative play, The interest of the game can be improved.

(7) The present invention also provides:
The management means is
For each player, the game history is managed as game history information,
The image control means is
For each player, the imaging processing for imaging the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player is executed based on the game history information of the other player.

  With this configuration, for example, the present invention allows other players who have played in the past (or not played), other players with high (or low) game execution frequency, or other players with high (or low) billing amount. It is possible to allow each player to recognize the relationship parameters of the player characters of other players related in the game history, etc. without impairing the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space. It is possible to eliminate the relationship parameter of an irrelevant player character such as a player character and accurately recognize the relationship parameter in the player character of a specific other player that activates the game.

  Therefore, the present invention avoids messy display and improves the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space, while enhancing the competitive consciousness with other players who are competitors in the game and activating the game. Can improve the fun of the game.

(8) The present invention also provides:
The image control means is
A configuration for executing the imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player according to a given display object related to the other player character or a mode of the other player character; ing.

  With this configuration, the present invention can image the relationship parameter in the player character of another player in the virtual three-dimensional space, and can also display the variation of the relationship parameter depending on the shape and size of the display object. Therefore, the relationship parameter can be clearly recognized without impairing the player's immersion in the virtual three-dimensional space.

In addition, in "a given display thing about other player characters",
[A1] a display object composed of a predetermined shape, size, color, animation pattern, or the like, such as a heart-shaped object arranged in the vicinity of another player character in the virtual three-dimensional space;
[A2] Predetermined shape arranged at a position indicating the arrangement direction in the virtual three-dimensional space when the other player character is arranged outside the range visible by the virtual camera in the virtual three-dimensional space A display object such as an object composed of a size and a size, and [A3] a unique identification of another player character when the other player character is arranged outside the range visible by the virtual camera in the virtual three-dimensional space Parameters that are displayed in a region different from the region in which the virtual three-dimensional space is displayed when an image in the virtual three-dimensional space is displayed in association with information (such as identification information) (configured by different windows (frames)) Display for presenting information on
Is included.

In addition, “an aspect of other player characters” includes, for example,
[B1] Expressions of other player characters arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space, and [B2] Movements of other player characters arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space and movements using items held by the other player characters ,
Is included.

(9) The present invention also provides:
The image control means is
The image for imaging the display object in the vicinity of the arrangement position of the other player character in the virtual three-dimensional space or at a position indicating the arrangement direction of the player character of the other player in the virtual three-dimensional space. It has the structure which performs a digitization process.

  With this configuration, the present invention can image a given parameter in association with the position of the virtual three-dimensional space in the player character of another player placed in the virtual three-dimensional space and imaged by the virtual camera. Therefore, it is possible to cause each player to accurately recognize the status of the player characters of other players in the virtual three-dimensional space.

(10) The present invention also provides:
The image generating means
Forming a game screen including the imaged virtual three-dimensional space for each player, and providing the formed game screen to each player;
The image control means is
In the second area different from the first area in the game screen on which the image of the virtual three-dimensional space is formed while being associated with the unique information of the other player or the player character of the other player, the relationship The imaging processing for imaging the parameter is executed.

  With this configuration, the present invention accurately shows the status of the player character of the other player to each player even if the player character of the other player is arranged outside the range visible from the virtual camera in each player. Can be recognized.

(11) The present invention also provides:
Control processing for executing control processing for controlling providing means for providing sound or vibration related to the image when the relevance parameter of the other player character is imaged in association with the other player character As a means, the computer is further functioned.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows each player to recognize the play status of other players not only by imaging but also by auditory or tactile sense. Therefore, communication can be achieved by acting on a plurality of sensory functions. A synergistic effect can be expected with respect to the effect of raising the playing situation in the game such as the situation where the player is playing.

  Therefore, the present invention can further enhance the immersive feeling of the player in the virtual space and improve the interest of the game.

  The “sound related to the image of (relevance parameter)” includes, for example, sounds such as heart sounds and voices of names such as the names and nicknames of gaze characters that are subject to management of connectivity parameters, These sounds may or may not vary depending on the relevance parameter.

  Further, as the providing means, for example, an operating means such as a speaker or headphone output, a controller operated by the player, a structure that vibrates a wearable display device for a player that displays a game image, wind from a blower, heat from an electric heater, Water vapor such as a humidifier is also included.

(12) The present invention also provides:
The image generating means
And displaying the generated image of the game space on display means having a structure that covers the field of view of the player, and configured by a wearable image display device that visually recognizes the image of the virtual three-dimensional space,
The accepting means is
It has a configuration for accepting the player's line-of-sight direction as an input of the player.

  With this configuration, the present invention can apply a virtual three-dimensional space that changes according to the position and orientation of the player's head to the game space, so that the player actually experiences the game in the game space. Such a feeling can be provided.

  Therefore, the present invention can further enhance the immersive feeling of the player and improve the interest of the game.

(13) In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a game in which a game space in which at least one gaze character to be watched by a plurality of players is arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space and the game progresses while being imaged. A system,
Object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character and the player character to be operated by each player in the game space;
Management means for managing a relationship parameter indicating a relationship with the gaze character that fluctuates during the game for each player character;
Receiving means for executing a process for receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player;
For each player, the position at which each player character is placed in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera corresponding to the player, and the game space that can be seen in the line-of-sight direction of each player is viewed from each virtual camera. Image generation means for generating images respectively;
Virtual camera control means for controlling each corresponding virtual camera based on each received player input;
When an image of the game space is generated for each player according to the game situation, the relevance parameter of another player character arranged in the game space is imaged in association with the other player character. Image control means for executing imaging processing;
It has the composition provided with.

  With this configuration, the present invention parameters the relationship in the game between the player character of each player and the gaze character watched by each player, and the parameterized relationship is represented by, for example, a predetermined display object or each An image is formed together with the game space depending on the state of the player character and the like, and each player can visually recognize the relationship with the gaze character in the other player without impairing the player's immersive feeling in the virtual three-dimensional space.

  In particular, the present invention is based on various operations including appearance change of the player for appealing to the gaze character, or on the progress of the game, each player's operation, and the input state of the line of sight such as charging. It is possible to allow other players to visually recognize the relationship that varies as parameters during the game, such as the appeal to the gaze character, the degree of communication with the gaze character in each player character, and the situation.

  Therefore, the present invention is executed based on the relationship with other players such as a battle game among a plurality of players including a PC in a new game called a game using a communication experience with a gaze character. When used as a game, the player can recognize the play status of other players, so that he can raise the sense of competition with other players who are competitors in the game and the cooperation with other players who run the same game. The game can be activated, and as a result, the fun of the game can be improved.

It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure in one Embodiment of the game system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game of one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display thing object information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the server apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal device in one Embodiment. It is an example of the figure which shows the external appearance structure of the terminal device in one Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 1) for describing a relationship parameter imaging process (display object object state control process) according to an embodiment; It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating the imaging process (acting character state control process) of the relationship parameter of one Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a relationship parameter imaging process (player parameter imaging process) according to an embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the relationship parameter imaging process (player parameter imaging process) according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the relationship parameter imaging process (display object object state control process) according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 3) for explaining the relationship parameter imaging processing (display object object state control processing) according to the embodiment; It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the imaging process (acting character state control process) of the relationship parameter of one Embodiment. It is FIG. (3) for demonstrating the imaging process (acting character state control process) of the relationship parameter of one Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 3) for describing the relationship parameter imaging process (player parameter imaging process) according to the embodiment; FIG. 14 is a diagram (No. 4) for explaining the relationship parameter imaging process (player parameter imaging process) according to the embodiment; It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the imaging determination process of one Embodiment, the display of a relationship parameter, and the avatar of another player. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating the modification of the player parameter imaging process of one Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the modification of the player parameter imaging process of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the operation | movement of the game process in the performance of the acting character including the player parameter imaging process performed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the operation | movement of the game process in the performance of the acting character including the player parameter imaging process performed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention. Furthermore, the following embodiment is directed to a game system and program according to the present invention for a game system that provides a game by simulating a virtual three-dimensional space using an HMD (head mounted display) as a wearable image display device. It is an embodiment in the case of applying.

[1] Game System [1.1] Outline First, the outline and outline structure of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

  The game system 1 of the present embodiment has a VR experience (virtual reality experience) in which a player character (hereinafter referred to as “avatar”) appears in a virtual space and is recognized as if it exists around the player. ) As an online game (client-server online game).

In particular, in the game system 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a player is a plurality of virtual three-dimensional idols (a so-called gaze character watched by the player and a character that performs an action in the game space (hereinafter referred to as “acting character”). .)) The theme is to watch a live stage (hereinafter also referred to as a “stage”) for performing virtual performances (specifically, singing live performances) as one of the fans of the group consisting of It has a configuration for providing a simulation game capable of three-dimensional stereoscopic viewing.

  That is, in the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as the acting character, an action of sending a line of sight toward the player in the game space (that is, toward the position of the virtual camera) or an action provided specifically to the player Provided a game including gazing at an acting character that executes a behavior of a fan service toward the player when the acting character and the player have a relationship between an idol and a fan (hereinafter referred to as “fan service”) It has the composition to do.

  The game system 1 according to the present embodiment is a system that executes a game in which a plurality of players gaze at least one acting character and compete with other players for points in the process of gaze.

In addition, the game system 1
(1) The generated game space image is displayed in 3D on an HMD (wearable image display device) that has a structure that covers the player's field of view and visually recognizes the image in the virtual three-dimensional space;
(2) Control the virtual camera based on the attitude of the HMD,
(3) It has a configuration in which the game is progressed by receiving the input of the player including the line-of-sight direction of the player wearing the HMD detected by the detecting means provided in the HMD.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a server device 10 that provides a game such as a battle game or an RPG, and an HMD that is worn by a player. The terminal device 20 (for example, the terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) used for playing the transmitted game is configured to be connectable to a network such as the Internet.

  The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing an online game that is executed using, for example, an API (Application Programming Interface) or a predetermined platform.

  Further, the server device 10 may be configured by one (device, processor) or may be configured by a plurality (device, processor).

  Then, information such as billing information and game information stored in a storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (storage device, memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). Or information such as player information 146 stored in the storage area may be stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet). You may do it.

  In particular, the server device 10 receives input information based on an operation (player input) of a user of the terminal device 20 (that is, a player who executes a game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. Yes.

  Then, the server device 10 transmits to the terminal device 20 an image in which the game space is converted into a three-dimensional image (including data for displaying the image) and a game processing result.

  The terminal device 20 includes an HMD unit 200 and a terminal control unit 300, and is a device that executes a game such as a battle game, a simulation game, and an RPG while displaying an image in which the game space is converted into a three-dimensional image.

  The terminal device 20 is configured by an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, or a portable game machine, and via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or a LAN. This is a device connectable to the server device 10. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

  In addition, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for performing communication with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10, and receives operation information input by the player from the server device 10. It has the structure provided with the function etc. to transmit to.

  The terminal device 20 has a configuration for providing a player with a game realized in a three-dimensional space transmitted from the server device 10. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided from the server device 10, execute a predetermined game process, and execute a game based on the game process.

  Note that the game system 1 of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or may be a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play.

  In addition, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line), etc. It may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminal devices (game machine, mobile phone).

[1.2] Description of Game Next, an outline of a game realized by the present embodiment as a VR experience will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game of the present embodiment.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the game space 11 is constructed as a VR space (virtual three-dimensional space). The game space 11 includes a stage 4 which is a live stage performance hall, and an avatar. A plurality of bleachers 6 on which avatars 5 are arranged are provided.

  Then, an idle character 8 (acting character), which is an NPC (non-avatar), acts on the stage, and the player can watch the performance of the idle character 8 via the avatar 5.

  The content of the live stage is a live performance such as song singing, musical instrument performance, dance, street performance, etc. For example, in this embodiment, a live performance is performed to sing a song with choreography. .

  The stage 4 can be set as appropriate, for example, an outdoor stage, a concert hall, or a live house. Also, depending on the content of the game, it is possible to set situations such as a school gymnasium stage, classroom platform, truck bed, deck, etc.

The viewing seat 6 is a viewing position for viewing the live stage, and a large number of people are prepared for each seat at one live stage venue. The arrangement layout of the auditorium 6 can be appropriately set according to the design of the stage 4. FIG. 2A shows an example in which the viewing seat 6 is set as a standing seat. However, it may be a seating type.

  The composition of the sex, age, and number of the idle characters 8 performing the performance can be set as appropriate. In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, the idle character 8 is composed of a pair of a first idle character (first acting character) 8A and a second idle character (second acting character) 8B. It is configured. However, it may be composed of one person or a group of three or more persons.

  An avatar 5 serving as an idol fan is arranged in the auditorium 6, and the player participates in the game in association with at least one of the avatars 5 set in appearance, appearance, item, or the like.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, each avatar 5 is automatically controlled so as to be synchronized with and linked to the operation of the player detected by the HMD unit 200 attached to the player 2.

  Specifically, the posture of the head of the avatar 5 is synchronized with the head posture of the player 2 detected by the HMD unit 200, and the line of sight of the avatar 5 is based on the line of sight of the player detected by the HMD unit 200. Are synchronized, and the avatar 5 in the game space 11 is automatically controlled based on these player inputs.

  At the position of the avatar 5 in the game space 11, the virtual camera for the right eye and the left eye in which the shooting angle of view and the depth of field are set to be equivalent to the human viewing angle is set so as to face the front of the head. Images taken with these are displayed on the HMD unit 200 (specifically, the right-eye display panel 261 and the left-eye display panel 262 described later), respectively. Therefore, the player 2 can visually recognize the image of the game space 11 as a three-dimensional image through the eyes of the avatar 5 by changing the head direction, posture, and line-of-sight direction.

  Note that the game of the present embodiment is capable of multi-play, and the avatar 5 associated with each player is arranged in each seat in the viewing seat 6. However, even in the bleacher seat 6 where the avatar 5 is not arranged, the NPC is automatically arranged and is automatically controlled by the computer so as to act as an idol fan.

  In the game of this embodiment, the avatar 5 associated with each player may or may not be displayed in the virtual three-dimensional image provided to each player. Similarly, the 3D image provided to the player may or may not be displayed for the avatar 5 of the player.

[2] Server Device First, the outline and configuration of the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an example of display object information or facial expression part object information stored in the storage unit 140 of the present embodiment. . Moreover, the server apparatus 10 of this embodiment is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.

  The server device 10 includes a server processing unit 100 that mainly performs processing related to a game to be provided, an input unit 120 that is used for an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 that performs predetermined display, and various types mainly used for games. A storage unit 140 that stores data, an information storage medium 180 that stores predetermined information, and a communication unit 196 that communicates with the terminal device 20 and others are included.

  The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like for game settings, other necessary settings, and data input. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured with a mouse, a keyboard, and the like.

  The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

  The communication unit 196 is a device that performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and functions as hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC. Hardware and programs.

  The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the server processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Note that information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 includes a main storage unit 1422 used as a work area, game information 144 indicating information relating to a game to be provided, and a player indicating information relating to a user as a player relating to the provided game. Information 146, display object / expression part object information 148 indicating information related to display object object and expression part object information, and each player (specifically, avatar as a player character) and acting characters that change during the game Table data 149 used for calculating a relationship parameter (game parameter) indicating the relationship is stored. However, the storage unit 140 stores various types of information necessary for the game calculation in addition to the above information.

  The player information 146 includes player identification information such as name, age, gender, and account information for billing settlement, game play information indicating the level and progress of the game, billing in association with the player ID for each player. Billing history information in which information is registered as a history is stored.

  In particular, the game play information includes avatar information, and the avatar information includes basic shapes (including basic shapes (including sizes) such as people, animals, and robots), and appearances (including colors) such as hairstyles and makeup. , Hairstyle) and items for setting avatars such as items (costumes, decorations, personal belongings (towels and psyllium)).

  Further, the charging history information includes a charging date and time indicating the date and time when charging was performed, a type of charging element such as purchase of an item or purchase of a twist, a charging amount indicating a charged amount, and the like.

In the display object / expression part object information 148, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, for each type of display object, (A1) the basic specification of the display object is shown in association with the display object ID. Basic specification information,
(A2) Change specification information of a plurality of display object objects in which a change specification changed from the basic specification is defined for each relationship parameter range;
(A3) Sound effect information when displaying the display object for each change specification information,
Is defined.

  In particular, the basic specification information includes, for example, information on one or more elements such as the shape, color, size, or animation display pattern (that is, animation pattern) of a reference display object, and includes coordinate values (local Information necessary for displaying a display object such as coordinates), the number of pixels, RGB gradation values, or frame speed on the game space is included.

  In addition, the change specification information is divided into a plurality of ranges (hereinafter referred to as “parameter ranges”) from the minimum value to the maximum value of the relationship parameter. Information on the shape, color, size, or difference value of each element of the animation) is defined.

  FIG. 4A shows the value of the relationship parameter (each player calculated for a specific acting character) for the hardware type display object “A” with the display object ID “001” used for the acting character or avatar. The range of the first level to the tenth level in which the range of the relationship parameter value or the sum of the relationship parameter of the player and the relationship parameter of the specific acting character) is defined. It is shown that specification information and sound effects are defined for each.

On the other hand, in the display / expression part object information 148, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, an expression part object or an expression part object group constituting the expression of each avatar or acting character (hereinafter specifically described). Except for the case, it is referred to as “expression part object”.) (B1) basic specification information indicating the basic specification of the expression part object associated with the expression part ID,
(B2) A plurality of change specification information of the expression part object in which the change specification changed from the basic specification is defined for each relationship parameter range;
(B3) Sound effect information when displaying the expression part object for each change specification information,
Is defined.

  In particular, the basic specification information includes, for example, each shape (including direction) of each expression part object for forming a facial expression of an acting character such as a reference eye (including pupil), mouth, eyebrows, and the like. Information on one or more elements such as a color or size, or a display pattern (that is, an animation pattern) of an expression part object group, for example, coordinate values (local coordinates), number of pixels, RGB gradation values Alternatively, information necessary for displaying the expression part object such as the frame speed on the game space is included.

  In addition, the change specification information is divided into a plurality of ranges (hereinafter referred to as “parameter ranges”) from the minimum value to the maximum value of the relationship parameter. Information on the shape, color, size, or difference value of each element of the animation) is defined.

  FIG. 4B shows the relationship parameter value (relationship of each player calculated for a specific acting character) with the expression part object group having the expression part ID “101” used for the acting character or avatar. The first level range to the tenth level range in which the range of the parameter value and the relationship parameter of the player and the relationship parameter of the specific acting character) are defined are set. Information and sound effects are specified. 4 shows a case where basic specification information is defined as specification information in the first level range of the expression part object group of smile “A” in FIG.

  The relationship parameter is a parameter that can be set strategically or simply for the game. The relationship parameter changes during the gaze of the acting character as the game progresses, and the relationship between each player and the acting character is determined. It is a game parameter shown.

Table data 149 includes
(1) Strategic relationship parameters defined in association with the attributes of each acting character and player, the items related to the appearance and items set in the avatar, emotions, and the charge amount, and the value of each relationship parameter Table,
(2) Linkage relationship parameter linked to a game in which each action character and avatar action, each position and each item related to the game history information of the player, and each relationship parameter value are defined in association with each other Table,
including.

  In particular, in the strategic relationship parameter table and the linkage relationship parameter table, each relationship is associated with an item in which a relationship parameter related to avatar setting, acting character performance, or game history is set. Parameter points are specified.

  The server processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the server processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The server processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  For example, the server processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs processing such as game control processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing. I do.

  In addition, as the game control process, the server processing unit 100 performs various types of objects in an object space (three-dimensional space) such as a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, and a character or a map. , A process for displaying an object, a process for calculating a game result, or a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, the server processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a user management unit 102, a parameter control unit 118, an information acquisition unit 104, a charge management unit 105, a game control unit 110, and a virtual camera control unit 106. And at least a sound generation unit 107, an image generation unit 108, and a timer unit 160.

  For example, the game control unit 110 of the present embodiment constitutes the object control means, the management means stage, and the image control means of the invention, and the information acquisition unit 104 constitutes the reception means of the invention. Further, for example, the virtual camera control unit 106 of the present embodiment constitutes a virtual camera control unit of the present invention, and the image generation unit 108 constitutes an image generation unit of the present invention.

  The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on various information including player operation information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101.

  The user management unit 102 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and storage management of data associated with an account (player ID).

  Specifically, the user management unit 102 controls account assignment, registration information management for registering and managing personal information related to users, and a virtual account that is used as a payment source for consideration associated with the execution of a billing element associated with an account. Setting and deposit / withdrawal control, registration of billing history related to billing elements by the user of the account, and game play information related to the game progress status are stored and managed in association with the account.

  The information acquisition unit 104 acquires various information necessary for the processing of the server processing unit 100. That is, the receiving process of these information is performed. For example, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires player operation information from each terminal device 20.

  Specifically, the information acquisition unit 104 detects the player's line-of-sight information based on image information captured by the imaging unit 210 of the HMD unit 200 in the terminal device 20 during the game, and information detected by the motion sensor 220 of the HMD unit 200. (Hereinafter referred to as “motion detection information”) and switch input information (hereinafter referred to as “switch input information”) input in conjunction with the game during the execution of the game.

  In particular, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires information about each of the three axes about the player's head as motion detection information using the motion sensor 220, and obtains a rotation angle around the three axes based on the acquired motion detection information. Thus, information on the direction in which the player's head is directed may be acquired as line-of-sight information, or imaging information obtained by imaging the orientation of the player's eyeball is acquired, and predetermined image processing is performed on the acquired imaging information. While executing, the line-of-sight information indicating the line-of-sight direction of the player may be acquired using the direction of the head of the player calculated based on the motion detection information.

  Note that the information acquisition unit 104 may acquire line-of-sight information based on operation information from the input unit 260 (for example, a game controller) of the terminal device 20. For example, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires (identifies) line-of-sight information based on operation information obtained by the player operating a direction instruction key, an analog stick, an operation button, or the like provided in the input unit 260. Also good.

  Further, in addition to the motion detection information of the motion sensor 220, the line-of-sight information of the player may be acquired using an image obtained by imaging a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) of a light emitting unit (not shown) by an imaging unit (not shown).

  Further, the line-of-sight information of the player may be detected using information other than the motion detection information of the HMD unit 200. For example, a depth sensor capable of detecting depth information (depth information) in a three-dimensional space is provided in an imaging unit (not shown), and the skeleton information of the player is extracted using the color image from the color image sensor and the depth information from the depth sensor. The line-of-sight information of the player may be acquired using the extracted skeleton information.

  The charging management unit 105 executes, for each player, a charging process in a charging element during the game based on an instruction from the target player, and stores charging information (that is, charging information) in the player information 146 as a charging history ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “charging process”).

In particular, in the present embodiment, as a billing element, a billing amount charged to make a dressing degree such as the appearance of an avatar (for example, makeup, a costume or an item), a predetermined item (for example, a present or a twist) ) And a parameter corresponding to the amount charged for executing a game such as continue or gacha.

  Further, the charge management unit 105 calculates the accumulated charge amount during the game execution for each player based on the charge history information in which the charge information is registered as a history.

  The billing management unit 105 requests billing by using virtual currency or points or using a credit card or prepaid card as billing processing, and executes each billing process based on a player instruction.

  The game control unit 110 performs various processes related to game execution management. The game control unit 110 of the present embodiment performs control to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the terminal device 20.

  Specifically, the game control unit 110 includes a game execution control unit 111, a seat setting unit 112, an avatar setting unit 113, an object control unit 114, an avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, a line-of-sight detection unit 116, and a special control execution unit 117. A parameter control unit 118 and a notification image control unit 119.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 of this embodiment constitutes the object control unit, management unit, image control unit, and control processing unit of the present invention in conjunction with the object control unit 114 and the special control execution unit 117.

  The game execution control unit 111 executes various processes related to the execution of the game including the performance start process and the end process including the performance of the performance character, and the process executed by each game.

  In particular, the game execution control unit 111 sets a live stage in a game space in which the acting character performs, based on the operation input of the player, when executing a game including the acting of the acting character. Various controls such as reproduction and lighting of music during performance (that is, during performance) for the acting character to perform are executed.

  The seat setting unit 112 sets the arrangement position of the player's avatar on the live stage set by the game execution control unit 111 based on the player's operation input, that is, the viewing position of the stage, and corresponds to the viewing position. A virtual camera (for the right eye and for the left eye) that is the viewpoint of the player is set.

  The seat setting unit 112 of the present embodiment sets the viewing position by making a reservation designation as a seat before the live stage is held.

  The avatar setting unit 113 sets an avatar associated with the player based on the operation input of the player, and registers the set avatar in the player information 146.

  Specifically, the avatar setting unit 113 performs basic shapes (basic shapes (including sizes) of people, animals, robots, etc.), appearances (including colors) of hairstyles and makeup, based on player operations. Hairstyle) and items to be owned (costumes, decorations, personal belongings (towels and psyllium)) are set to prepare for avatars.

Moreover, the avatar setting part 113 performs the setting for making an avatar be dressed by selecting a predetermined part etc. When avatars are set by billing, the avatar setting unit 113 performs avatar setting in conjunction with the billing management unit 105 for the portion for which billing has occurred.

  In addition, the expiration date is set in the components and items of the appearance of the avatar, and the avatar setting unit 113 does not have the expiration date even if it is already owned by the player. Even if a player setting instruction is input, control is performed such that setting is impossible.

  On the other hand, the avatar setting unit 113 assigns items associated with actual articles such as costumes and equipment (including presents and twists to acting characters) that exist in the real space to the avatar based on the player's operation. It has a configuration that can be set.

  Specifically, for example, when the avatar setting unit 113 acquires identification information such as a product number assigned to an article transmitted from the terminal device 20 by a player's operation or code information of a two-dimensional barcode, the identification information It is possible to set an item associated with the item in which the article is digitized as a corresponding avatar.

  Note that items may be provided by a medium such as a game card instead of an actual article, and conceptual items such as twists are similarly provided by a medium such as a game card.

  In addition, when used during a game such as a performance of an acting character such as twisting, the avatar setting unit 113 registers in advance in the player information 146 as an item before the game starts based on the operation of the player. It has a configuration that can.

  The object control unit 114 performs processing for setting an object space (a game space that is a three-dimensional virtual space) in which a plurality of objects are arranged. For example, various objects representing display objects such as characters (people, animals, robots, etc.), maps (terrain), buildings, courses (roads), trees, walls, water surfaces (primitive surfaces such as polygons, free-form surfaces or subdivision surfaces) The object is arranged and set in the object space. In other words, the position and rotation angle of the object in the world coordinate system (synonymous with direction and direction) are determined, and the rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, and Z axes) is determined at that position (X, Y, Z). Arrange objects.

  Specifically, the storage unit 170 stores object data that is data such as the position, rotation angle, moving speed, and moving direction of an object (part object) in association with the object number. Further, the object control unit 114 performs a process of updating the object data for each frame, for example.

  The object control unit 114 also controls the movement of various objects including the acting character and the movement of the various objects such as the acting character and the avatar in the game space.

  In particular, the object control unit 114 performs movement (choreography) of each part including the face direction, eye movement, line-of-sight direction, body direction, and lines on the stage in the game including during the performance for each acting character. To control.

Further, the object control unit 114 arranges the player character of each player at a position in the game space of each player, and uses each player character based on the player input including the viewing direction of each player or according to the game situation. Control the movement of an avatar.

  The avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 controls the avatar's line of sight by controlling the posture of the virtual camera associated with the player based on the line-of-sight input that is the operation input of the player output from the terminal device 20.

  The line-of-sight detection unit 116 determines that a given line-of-sight facing condition for detecting a state in which the line of sight of the acting character matches the line of sight of the avatar in the game space, that is, the “line-of-sight alignment state” is satisfied. And it detects for every acting character.

  The special control execution unit 117 determines whether or not to perform the special control of the acting character based on the relationship parameter, and executes the special control based on the result.

In particular, as a special control of acting characters,
(1) Improving the frequency of directing the acting character's line of sight toward the avatar;
(2) Provide a special opportunity to turn the acting character's line of sight toward the avatar (wink, throwing kiss, hand gesture, creating a heart with both hands, etc.)
(3) Establishing contact opportunities with avatars,
(4) The acting character performs a determined speech or determined pose toward the avatar, or
(5) performing two or more controls among (1) to (4),
Is included.

  The parameter control unit 118 pays attention to the acting character as the game progresses, including parameters that are set for each player, such as player attributes and charging status, and that can be set strategically or simply for the game. Control the relationship parameter that fluctuates in.

  In particular, the parameter control unit 118 uses various game parameters set for each player as a part of the relationship parameter, and includes the parameters that vary depending on the relationship with the acting character during the performance. Control as a parameter.

  In addition, the parameter control unit 118 manages game parameters set in advance for the acting character, and controls the variation of the game parameter as the variation of the relationship parameter during the performance.

  Then, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the relationship parameter of each player and the relationship parameter of the acting character at a predetermined timing, or the relationship parameter of the player and the relationship parameter set for the acting character. The total value is calculated as a relationship parameter.

  The notification image control unit 119 communicates with the acting character during the performance of the acting character or at a predetermined timing according to the relationship parameter of at least one of the acting character and the player (specifically, the avatar). The display object for visualizing (imaging) the relationship between the acting character and each player, such as whether or not the character is designed, is displayed on the game screen in the vicinity of the acting character (imaged) Process) The state control process of the display object to be executed is executed.

In particular, the notification image control unit 119 may execute display control arranged in the vicinity of the acting character in the game space as the state control process of the display object, or a game imaged from the viewpoint of the virtual camera. Display control (imaging processing) may be executed to display the image superimposed on the image of the space.

  On the other hand, the notification image control unit 119 determines whether the player and the acting character are in accordance with the relationship parameter of at least one of the acting character and the player (specifically, an avatar) during the acting of the acting character or at a predetermined timing. Acting character modal control processing, including facial expression part object modal control processing for controlling facial expression part objects for visualizing (imaging) the relationship between the acting character and each player, such as whether communication is possible Execute.

  On the other hand, the notification image control unit 119 associates a parameter indicating the relationship between the acting character and the other player in another player with the other player character while the acting character is performing or at a predetermined timing. Imaging processing (hereinafter referred to as “player parameter imaging processing”) is executed.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 images a given display object that changes according to the relevance parameter, or the player character that changes according to the relevance parameter such as the expression or movement of another player character. A player parameter imaging process for imaging a mode or a change in the mode is executed.

  The virtual camera control unit 106 is a virtual camera (viewpoint, reference virtual camera) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space (position where the player object is arranged in the present embodiment). Perform control processing.

  Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axis) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction or the angle of view) I do.

  The image generation unit 108 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing and simulation processing) performed by the server processing unit 100, thereby generating an image, and transmits the generated image data to the terminal device 20. To do.

  Specifically, the image generation unit 108 performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing, and draws data ( The position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of the vertexes of the primitive surface are created. Based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the perspective transformation (after the geometry processing) is converted into image information in a pixel unit such as a drawing buffer (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.) not shown. Is drawn in a buffer that can store Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  Note that the drawing processing performed by the image generation unit 108 can be realized by vertex shader processing, pixel shader processing, or the like.

  Then, the image generator 108 generates parallax images (for the right eye and for the left eye) for realizing stereoscopic viewing by visually recognizing a game space image having a predetermined amount of parallax with both eyes of the player wearing the HMD unit 200. Generate.

  The sound generation unit 107 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the server processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and the HMD unit 200 via the communication unit 196. (Specifically, the sound is output to the sound output unit 240).

  The vibration generation unit 150 generates control data for controlling a pattern for vibrating the vibrating body 341 provided in the terminal device 20 based on the results of various processes performed by the server processing unit 100 and outputs the control data to the terminal device 20. To do.

  The timer unit 160 uses the system clock to measure time for executing processing for measuring timer values such as the current date and time, time limit, and time management for game progress control.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the terminal device 20 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an example of a diagram illustrating an external configuration of the terminal device 20 according to the present embodiment. Moreover, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.

  The HMD unit 200 includes an imaging unit 210 that detects the line of sight of a player that is mounted, a motion sensor 220 that detects a posture including the head position and direction of the player, an interface 230, a sound output unit 240, and a switch 250. And.

  The HMD unit 200 includes an imaging unit 210 that detects the line of sight of a player that is mounted, a motion sensor 220 that detects a posture including the head position and direction of the player, an interface 230, a sound output unit 240, and a switch 250. And.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the HMD unit 200 has a structure that holds the terminal control unit 300 and is attached by a player.

  The HMD unit 200 displays a game space image having a predetermined amount of parallax with both eyes of the player wearing the terminal device 20 that is an HMD to realize a stereoscopic view (for the right eye) 261. And a display panel (for the left eye) 262, and has a structure for displaying the parallax image for the right eye and the parallax image for the left eye displayed on the terminal device 20.

  Note that a parallax image for realizing stereoscopic vision is the same as a conventional three-dimensional moving image, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. FIG. 6B is a diagram in which the sound output unit 240 is omitted from the terminal device 20.

  The imaging unit 210 images the eyes (eye movements) of the player wearing the HMD unit 200, detects the line-of-sight direction, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection.

  In addition, the imaging unit 210 converts the imaging camera 211 having a predetermined imaging element such as a CCD and an optical system such as a lens, and an object captured based on the output of the imaging camera into the terminal control unit 300 as image data. And an image generation unit 212 to output.

  The motion sensor 220 is realized by, for example, an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor. For example, the motion sensor 220 uses the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor to rotate the player's head (HMD) about the X, Y, and Z axes, specifically, about the X, Y, and Z axes. The rotation angle, angular velocity, etc. are detected.

The interface 230 is, for example, a wired input / output interface such as HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface / registered trademark), USB (Universal Serial Bus / registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or IEEE 802.11a, g. , N, ac, and the like, and has a function for executing communication with the terminal control unit 300 (specifically, the communication unit 296) by wire or wirelessly.

  The interface 230 is configured by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or communication firmware.

  The sound output unit 240 outputs the sound generated by the server processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones.

  The switch 250 is interlocked with the switch of the terminal control unit 300 and is used for performing a predetermined operation input while the HMD unit 200 is mounted.

  The terminal control unit 300 includes an input unit 260, a storage unit 270, an information storage medium 280, a display unit 290, a communication unit 296, a vibration unit 340, and a terminal processing unit.

  The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user input information to the terminal processing unit 310. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment has a configuration for detecting user input information (input signal). For example, the input unit 260 includes a lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

  Note that the input unit 260 of the present embodiment is formed by a touch panel formed on the display unit 290.

  On the other hand, the input unit 260 may include a microphone for collecting the voice of the player in order to recognize the voice instruction of the player, or may be configured by an imaging camera.

  In particular, when an imaging camera uses an item set in an avatar or an item used in a game by digitizing an existing article, the imaging camera images a two-dimensional barcode as identification information for identifying the article. Is provided.

  In addition to the above, the input unit 260 may include an acceleration sensor, a line-of-sight detection sensor, and the like. Note that the acceleration sensor and the line-of-sight detection sensor may function instead of the imaging unit 210 and the motion sensor 220 provided in the HMD unit 200.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the terminal processing unit 310, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, and an image buffer 272 that stores a final display image and the like. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM).

  The terminal processing unit 310 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the processing of each unit).

  In the present embodiment, a program or game data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 or the storage unit 140 included in the server device 10 is received via a network. The received program and data are stored in the information storage medium 280. The program and data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case where the network system is functioned by receiving programs and data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

  For example, the display unit 290 displays the parallax image transmitted from the server device 10 at the position of the right-eye display panel 261 and the left-eye display panel 262 when the HMD unit 200 is attached. In the present embodiment, the display unit 290 is formed by a touch panel display.

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside such as the server apparatus 10, and the function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

  The terminal processing unit 310 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input information and programs output from the input unit 260 and the HMD unit 200.

  Specifically, the terminal processing unit 310 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the terminal processing unit 310 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The terminal processing unit 310 includes a communication control unit 311, a game processing unit 312, a drawing unit 320, and a sound processing unit 330. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The communication control unit 311 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the server device 10. In addition, the communication control unit 311 performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, control processing for other data transmission / reception, and the like.

  Note that the communication control unit 311 may store the server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280 and perform a management process. Further, the communication control unit 311 may perform communication with the server device 10 when receiving input information for starting communication from the user.

  The game processing unit 312 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, and a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the game processing unit 312 may execute part of the game processing in the server device 10 or may execute predetermined game processing in conjunction with the server device 10.

The drawing unit 320 performs drawing processing based on various processing (for example, game processing) performed by the terminal processing unit 310, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 290. In particular, the drawing unit 320 generates a parallax image based on the image data transmitted from the server device 10,
The generated parallax image is displayed on the display unit 290.

  The sound processing unit 330 performs sound processing based on the sound data output from the server device 10 and the results of various processes performed by the terminal processing unit 310, and generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds. To the sound output unit 240.

  The vibration unit 340 includes a vibrating body 341, and based on vibration pattern data output from the server device 10 and vibration pattern data generated based on the results of various processes performed by the terminal processing unit 310, the vibration unit 340 The body 341 is configured to vibrate.

[4] Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Overview of Relationship Parameter Imaging Processing Next, an overview of the relationship parameter imaging processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 are diagrams for explaining the relationship parameter imaging processing (display object object mode control processing, acting character mode control processing, and player parameter imaging processing) of this embodiment.

  The server device 10 of the present embodiment has a process for controlling the state of the acting character and its change (hereinafter referred to as “acting character state control process”) and a process for controlling the state of each player character and its change (hereinafter “ The player character state control process is executed, and the game progresses while the acting character and each player communicate with each other by matching the line of sight of the acting character and a plurality of players (ie, avatars) in the game space. The game process to be executed is executed.

  That is, the server device 10 of this embodiment is linked to the terminal device 20 of each player who participates in the game, and for each player character during the performance period of the acting character, Based on the line-of-sight input and the player input for operation input, the relationship parameter indicating the relationship with the acting character in each player character that changes during the game is changed.

Then, the server device 10 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to set the parameterized relationship parameter as
(A) A state control process of a display object such as a heart-shaped display object in the vicinity of the acting character, or a display object imaged by its change,
(B) an acting character aspect control process including an aspect control process of an expression part object constituting an expression of an acting character, and an action character aspect control process imaged by the change, and
(C) In the same manner as the display object state control process, an image is formed in the vicinity of each player by the state of the display object such as a heart shape or its change, or other player characters as in the acting character state control process. A player parameter imaging process for imaging a player character aspect such as facial expression and movement or a change in the aspect,
Execute.

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment is linked with the terminal device 20 of each player participating in the game,
(1) controlling each object including the acting character in the game space and the player character to be operated by each player;
(2) For each player character, manage the relationship parameter indicating the relationship with the acting character that fluctuates during the game,
(3) executing a process of accepting player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player;
(4) For each player, the position at which each player character is placed in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera corresponding to each player, and the game space that can be viewed in the line-of-sight direction of each player with each virtual camera as the viewpoint Generate each image,
(5) Control each corresponding virtual camera based on each received player input,
(6) The relationship parameter in each player character is imaged as a display object in the vicinity of the acting character, imaged as a change in the appearance of the expression part object of the acting character, or an image associated with each player character Processing (i.e., imaging relationship parameters),
It has the structure which performs.

In addition, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment performs the relationship parameter imaging process as follows:
(6A) A state control process of a display object that visualizes the relationship parameter by changing the state of the display object such as a heart shape in the vicinity of the acting character,
(6B) an acting character modal control process that visualizes the relationship parameter by an aspect of the acting character including an aspect control process of an expression part object that constitutes the facial expression of the acting character; and
(6C) As for the relationship parameter, the state of the display object, such as a heart shape, or its change is displayed in the vicinity of each player for the player characters of other players in the same manner as the display object object state control processing in accordance with the game situation. Or, for the player characters of other players, in the same manner as the acting character mode control process, the player parameter imaging is performed by changing the mode of the player character such as the expression and movement of the other player character. processing,
Execute.

In particular, the server device 10 of the present embodiment has (6C)
[6C-1] When another player character is included in the imaging range of the virtual camera or when another player character is placed at a predetermined position in the game space (exists within a predetermined distance from each player) Case),
[6C-2] When a plurality of gaze characters are arranged in the game space, or in this case, the player characters of a plurality of players gaze at the same gaze character,
[6C-3] When there are other player characters having the same game level as each player (including levels belonging to a predetermined range that is considered to be the same or equivalent), each player and a predetermined familiarity If there are other player characters having the same team, or if there are other player characters belonging to the same team or other teams of each player, If there are other player characters,
[6C-4] When each player or each player character has a given condition, such as when a predetermined game history (including charging history) or a specific item is included,
[6C-5] Game progress and game environment, such as the previous game win / loss and score, or game execution stage,
The player parameter imaging process is executed in accordance with the game situation.

In addition, as a predetermined game history,
[6C-4A] Player play frequency (number of executions, number of logins, time elapsed since last execution date), play time (total time since the start of the game), play results (highest record in the past or between multiple players) Game history, etc., and
[6C-4B] A billing history indicating a billing amount at a predetermined timing during the game or a cumulative billing amount from the start of the game is included.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the server device 10 performs the display object object state control process before or during the performance of the acting character 8, during the performance of the player, the game environment, A relationship parameter is calculated based on the degree of communication and the situation during the game, and a display object (heart-shaped display object) 30 is imaged in the vicinity of the acting character 8 according to the calculated relationship parameter. The image processing to be executed is executed.

  In particular, when the acting character 8 is present in the line-of-sight direction of the avatar 5, the server device 10 displays a display object (in the vicinity of the acting character 8 as a game space image) as shown in FIG. A process that can be visually recognized by the corresponding player 2 is executed for the heart-shaped display object 30).

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the server device 10 performs player character characteristics, game environment, A relationship parameter is calculated based on the degree of achievement of the communication during the game and its situation, and a process of controlling the facial expression part object (smiling facial expression part object) 40 is executed according to the calculated relationship parameter.

  Then, when the acting character 8 is present in the line-of-sight direction of the avatar 5, the server device 10 uses the player 2 corresponding to the expression image of the acting character 8 as a game space image, as shown in FIG. 8B. Perform visible processing.

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the server device 10 performs player parameter imaging processing before the performance of the acting character 8 or during the performance of the player, the game environment, A relationship parameter is calculated based on the degree of communication and the situation during the game, and the display similar to the state control process of the display object is displayed in the vicinity of each avatar 5 corresponding to the calculated relationship parameter. An imaging process for imaging the object object (heart-shaped display object) 50 is executed.

  Then, in the game being executed by the player 2A, the server device 10, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), the avatars 5B, which are the player characters of other players, in the line-of-sight direction of the avatar 5A corresponding to the player 2A. When 5C exists, as shown in FIG. 9B, a display object (heart-shaped display object) imaged in the vicinity of avatars 5B and 5C, which are player characters of other players, as a game space image. ) An imaging process that can be visually recognized by the player 2A is executed for 50B and 50C.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the server device 10 performs other player parameter imaging processing according to the calculated relationship parameter in the same manner as the acting character in the acting character mode control processing. The expression part object (smile expression part object) 70 of the avatar 5 that is the player character of the player may be controlled.

  In FIG. 10, in the image of the game space with the virtual camera as the viewpoint, the avatars 5B and 5C of other players cannot be imaged because their faces are facing the front. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10B, the server device 10 according to the present embodiment images an object in which an expression part object (a smiling expression part object) is controlled on the back of the avatar 5B or 5C of the other player. It has the composition which becomes.

In this embodiment, by having such a configuration, the relationship between the acting character and each player, such as whether or not communication with the acting character is achieved while making the player aware of the acting character. The parameter that indicates can be visualized.

  In this embodiment, the player can easily and accurately recognize the progress of the game and the player's input status such as the player's operation and line of sight with respect to the acting character, and communication can be achieved. The display of the play status during the game, such as the status of the game, can be used as an effect that excites the game.

  As a result, in the present embodiment, in a game in which the acting character is watched, the player's anxiety about the player's operation and the game progress can be resolved and the communication experience can be easily understood, and the player in the virtual three-dimensional space can be realized. It is possible to improve the fun of the game without impairing the sense of immersion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the relationship in the game between the player character of each player and the acting character watched by each player is imaged together with the game space by, for example, a predetermined display object or the state of each player character. Each player can visually recognize the relationship with the gaze character in the other player without impairing the player's immersion in the virtual three-dimensional space.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a new game called a game using a communication experience with a gaze character, for example, the game is executed based on the relationship with other players such as a battle game among a plurality of players including a PC. When used as a game to be played, it is possible to recognize the play situation of other players, so that the game is activated by raising the competitive consciousness with other players who are competitors in the game. Can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, “control of the state of the display object” means, for example, the state of the display object at the start of gaze of the acting character, such as the performance action of the performance or the action when facing the avatar. Indicates to control.

  In the present embodiment, the “control of the change in the state of the display object” indicates, for example, the change in the state of the display object during the performance of the acting character.

  In the present embodiment, “control of the appearance of the expression part object” refers to, for example, the appearance of the expression part object at the start of the gaze of the acting character such as the performance action of the acting or the action when facing the avatar. Indicates to control.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, “control of the appearance change of the expression part object” indicates, for example, a change in the appearance of the expression part object during the performance of the acting character.

  In addition to the above, in the player parameter imaging process, as described above, the relevance parameters are imaged in the vicinity of other player characters arranged in the game space and the manner of expression and movement of the other player characters. In addition to this, for example, it is included that the image is displayed in association with the name or ID of another player character in another image frame different from the image of the game space constituting the display screen. However, the following description will be described using the process of imaging the relevance parameter as the state of the other player character placed in the game space or the facial expression or movement of the other player character. This aspect will be described separately.

[4.2] Relationship Parameter Next, the relationship parameter of the present embodiment will be described.

(Relationship parameter type)
In the present embodiment, the relationship parameters used in the relationship parameter imaging processing are parameters set for each player, such as player attributes and billing status, and are strategic or simple for the game. A relationship parameter (strategic relationship parameter) having the meaning of advance preparation in the game that can be set, or a parameter that varies during the performance of the acting character according to the progress of the game (linkage relationship parameter) is included. .

Specifically, strategic relationship parameters include
(A) a characteristic parameter related to the characteristic of at least one of the acting character and the avatar in the game, or a parameter based on the characteristic parameter;
(B) an emotion parameter related to the emotion for the acting character in the avatar, or a parameter based on the emotion parameter,
(C) Item parameters relating to items provided to the avatar, or parameters based on the item parameters,
(D) a charging parameter relating to a charging status or a charging history for the game of the player, or a charging parameter;
1 or more parameters are included.

  In particular, the characteristic parameters include, for example, parameters related to attribute information indicating the attributes of the acting character and the player (position and preference for watching the acting character), and basic appearance (including size, such as a person, animal, or robot) .), Parameters related to appearance (including color), hairstyle).

  The emotion parameter includes a parameter related to the emotion in the avatar determined based on one of the accepted player input and the action character's action on the avatar.

  The item parameter includes items set in the player character (including chargeable items, such as costumes, ornaments, personal belongings (towels and psyllium)), items consumed in the game, such as gifts to acting characters. (Includes charge items), magic items used in the game, items that do not depend on characters such as stage change items (including charge items), and parameters related to information provided to the acting character.

  In addition, the charging parameters include the amount charged for making the player character dressed (for example, makeup, costumes, items, etc.), the amount charged when providing a predetermined item to the gaze character, and twisting. And a parameter corresponding to the amount charged in the past at the time of executing a game such as continue or gacha.

  The billing parameters include not only the amount of money but also parameters that can be used in the same manner as money in the game, such as points acquired or consumed in the past.

Note that “a parameter based on a characteristic, item, or charging parameter” indicates that the parameter, such as a parameter obtained by multiplying the characteristic, item, or charging parameter by a predetermined coefficient, is affected by these parameters.

On the other hand, the link relationship parameter
(A) a parameter determined based on the motion of at least one of the acting character and the avatar (hereinafter referred to as “motion-caused parameter”), or a parameter based on the motion-caused parameter (b) at least one of the acting character and the avatar A parameter determined based on the position of the game space in the game space (hereinafter referred to as “position-related parameter”), or a parameter based on the position-phenomenon parameter, and
(C) One or more parameters among parameters related to game history information indicating the game history of the player (hereinafter referred to as “game history-derived parameters”) or parameters based on the game history-derived parameters are included.

  In particular, the motion-induced parameter may be a gaze control (gaze direction, gaze position or gaze time) in the game space of the avatar, or a motion of the avatar and a motion character accompanying it (a posture of the avatar or the performance character, or a contact time). Or the contact status of the contact position).

  Further, the position-derived parameter is a parameter determined by the distance in the game space between the acting character and the avatar.

  In addition, the game history attribute parameters include the player's play frequency (number of executions, number of logins and elapsed time since the last execution date), play time (total time since the start of the game), play performance (highest record of past and multiple Is a parameter determined based on the ranking among the players.

  Note that the “parameters based on motion-related parameters, position-based parameters, or game history-based parameters” refers to motion or position such as parameters based on motion or position or parameters related to game history multiplied by a predetermined coefficient. It includes inclusion of parameters that are influenced by parameters based on or related to game history.

(Relationship parameters calculated before the performance starts)
The parameter control unit 118 calculates a strategic relationship parameter based on the avatar information before the acting character starts acting.

Specifically, the parameter control unit 118
(1) Avatar attributes (preferred performance character preference when the performance character is a group),
(2) Appearance of the avatar (basic modeling of humans, animals, robots, etc., its size, appearance (including color), hairstyle, etc.)
(3) Items held by the avatar (costumes, decorations, personal belongings (towels and psyllium)), or items used in the game (presents including twists),
(4) The player's billing status (securing seats, preparing for dressing, purchasing items, etc.), billing history,
Based on the above, the strategic relationship parameter is calculated using the strategy parameter table.

For example, in the avatar attributes, predetermined points are set in the strategy parameter table for the avatar attributes, appearances, items, and combinations thereof that the acting character likes for each acting character.

  Further, for example, in the appearance of the avatar, a predetermined point is set in the strategy parameter table for each aspect of the avatar such as basic modeling, size, appearance, and hairstyle. In particular, high points are set in the strategy parameter table for the more prominent appearance such as flashy costumes, hairstyles, and appearances.

  For example, in the case of an avatar item, a predetermined point is included in the strategy parameter table for each costume, decoration, personal belongings (towels and psyllium), and presents (including twists) provided to acting characters. Is set.

  In particular, items that are effective when used during games such as flashy costumes, makeup, shiny items such as psyllium, prominent items such as towels that can be swung, actual character goods related to acting characters, or gifts and twists As you can see, a high point is set in the strategy parameter table.

  As described above, an article existing in the real space such as a character goods is acquired by acquiring identification information such as an identification number or a barcode of the character goods when the character goods are acquired by purchase or the like. Be able to. However, intangibles such as twists may be provided in advance by a storage medium such as a game card.

  Also, avatar items such as twists and gifts can be set while the acting character is acting. In other words, the avatar can be set by purchasing a charge at a predetermined timing during the performance.

  In the player billing situation, the strategy parameter table corresponds to the billing amount (billing range) for each billing element such as securing a seat, playing a game (including continuation), avatar setting, item purchase, etc. In addition, a predetermined point is set in association with the past cumulative billing amount. In particular, the higher the amount of billing and the more important billing factor groups (billing factors used in games such as presents provided to acting characters such as continue and twist), the higher the points are set in the strategy parameter table.

  As described above, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the relationship parameter based on the attribute of the avatar or the acting character, the appearance of the avatar, the item held by the avatar, and the charging status of the player using the strategy parameter table. .

(Relational parameters calculated during the performance)
While the acting character is performing, the parameter control unit 118 calculates each linkage relationship parameter including an action-derived parameter, a position-derived parameter, and a game history-derived parameter based on the player input.

  Moreover, the parameter control part 118 calculates the relationship parameter matched with the avatar and the relationship parameter matched with the acting character, respectively, in the linkability relationship parameter.

Specifically, the parameter control unit 118
(A1) Gaze control (gaze direction, gaze position and gaze time) in the avatar game space, or
(A2) Avatar movement and acting character movement (attitude of avatar or acting character, contact time, contact position or contact situation)
Based on the above, the motion-related parameter is calculated using the interlocking relationship parameter table.

  For example, in (A1), the interactivity relationship parameter table includes the viewpoint direction (the type of acting character in the line-of-sight direction) of the avatar acting character, the gaze position (acting character part), and the gaze time (acting character of the acting character). A predetermined point is set according to the time during which the region is continuously watched.

  In particular, in the strategy parameter table, there are points given when there is a favorite acting character in the line-of-sight direction, different points depending on the part of the favorite acting character gazing, and higher points as the gaze time is longer. Is set.

  During the performance, the acting character moves on the stage by choreography or the like, or the direction of the line of sight or the face changes, so it is necessary to follow the direction of the player's line of sight or gaze position accordingly. The value of the relationship parameter changes according to the operation.

  Further, the motion-induced parameter may be calculated by a coefficient based on the timing at which the line-of-sight control is performed. For example, when a period during which the acting character is watched during the game is set and a predetermined part (face) of the acting character is watched during the set period (including the watching time), the time is set by the strategy parameter table. An operation of multiplying the points by several may be performed.

  Further, for example, in (A2), the linkage relationship parameter table includes the avatar posture (posture including movement in the game space based on the player input and the relationship parameter), and the acting character posture (for special control). A predetermined point is set according to the posture including the movement based on the contact) and the contact between the avatar and the acting character (contact time, contact position, and contact situation).

  In particular, in the strategy parameter table, for example, depending on the posture of the avatar's towel or the movement of shaking the silium, the acting character has special control over the avatar according to the relationship parameter (approaching the avatar, winking, Different points are set according to the action time when the acting character approaches the avatar and touches, such as high touch and hugging, and the act of touching, depending on each action when the player kisses and throws.

  The strategy parameter table also includes, for example, the number of times that the line of sight of the avatar and the acting character matches, the time when the line of sight matches, the timing when the line of sight matches, or the accompanying action of the acting character when the line of sight matches (wink or throwing kiss) ) Point is set according to.

  In particular, in the strategy parameter table, a higher point is set as the number of times that the line of sight is matched increases or as the time increases. Also, in the strategy parameter table, for example, when the line of sight is matched at the timing of special control such as the acting character approaching the avatar, or when the line of sight matches the acting character, the accompanying action is executed. In this case, an additional point is set as compared with the case where there is a normal line of sight.

  In the strategy parameter table, items for avatars (items related to posture including movement) and items for acting characters (items related to posture including movement) are set, and points are set for each item. Has been.

The posture including the motion of the avatar is controlled by performing an operation input such as a line-of-sight input or a switch input at a predetermined timing, and is automatically activated and controlled by the value of the relationship parameter.

  In addition, the posture including the action of the acting character is automatically activated and controlled according to the program according to the value of the relationship parameter and the gaze input (including the gaze position and timing) of the avatar.

  On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 calculates a position-derived parameter using a linkage relationship parameter table based on the positions of the acting character, the avatar, or both in the game space.

  For example, in the linkage relationship parameter table, predetermined points are set according to the viewpoint position of the avatar (that is, the position of the audience seat), the standing position of the acting character on the stage, and the distance between the avatar and the acting contract. Has been.

  In particular, in the strategy parameter table, the standing position (reference position) of the acting character on the stage is closer to the stage where the acting character performs the performance and closer to the middle (the position of the avatar (that is, the viewpoint position)). The higher the point is, the closer the acting character acting position during acting and the distance between the avatar and the avatar are closer.

  Note that the standing position or the acting position of the acting character differs depending on the acting performance to be provided or the date and time (timing) of acting, and points are set in the strategy parameter table accordingly.

  The avatar's viewpoint position can also be moved during the performance by player input, relationship parameters or computer control.

  On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 plays the player's play frequency (the number of executions, the number of logins and the elapsed time from the previous execution date), the play time (the total time since the start of the game), and the play results (the past highest results and multiple Based on the ranking among the players), the game history-derived parameter is calculated using the linkage relationship parameter table.

  For example, in the linkage relationship parameter table, a higher point is set as the play frequency is higher, the play time is longer, or the play result is higher.

  In addition, in the case of multi-play where the performance performance of the acting character is watched by a plurality of players, the parameter control unit 118 uses real-time results according to the value of the relationship parameter calculated during the performance. A game history attribute parameter is calculated.

(Changes in relationship parameters during performance)
The parameter control unit 118 calculates a corresponding parameter among the strategic relationship parameter and the linkage relationship parameter before starting the performance of the acting character, and sets the corresponding relationship parameter during the performance of the acting character. calculate.

  In particular, the parameter control unit 118 calculates a combined value by adding together the relationship parameter regarding the player and the avatar and the relationship parameter using the acting character in order to change the state of the display object or the state.

In the present embodiment, the parameter control unit 118 selects either the relationship parameter for the player or the avatar or the relationship parameter using the acting character as the mode of the display object or the relationship parameter for changing the mode. It is also possible to calculate the above and execute the display object object aspect control only by any one of the relationship parameters.

  On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 sets each of the above parameters as a relationship parameter during the performance after a predetermined time has elapsed from the given timing (after 10 seconds or after 30) or at a predetermined timing (during performance). When the song is finished, it will disappear at a timing where it can be easily separated on the performance).

  In particular, the parameter control unit 118 is a parameter added based on an item set in the avatar during the performance, or a relationship parameter changed during the performance of the performance character such as an action-derived parameter or a position-derived parameter. The added value is eliminated after a predetermined time or at a predetermined timing.

  In addition, an expiration date is set for the appearance and items of the avatar, and the parameter control unit 118 calculates parameters according to the expiration date. For example, the parameter control unit 118 prohibits the use after the corresponding expiration date when an item for which the expiration date is set for only 30 seconds during the performance or only for a predetermined timing is set. Cancel the calculation of the relationship parameter based on it.

[4.3] Display Object Object State Control Process Next, the relationship parameter imaging process (display object object state control process) in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. 11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining the relationship parameter imaging process (display object object state control process) according to the present embodiment.

  The notification image control unit 119 sets the type of display object set in advance for each acting character, each avatar, or each performance period (hereinafter referred to as “acting period”) at the start of the performance of the acting character. Is identified.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 sets the initial state of the identified display object according to the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value, and displays the set display object in the vicinity of the acting character. The display control for starting is started.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119 performs, for example, a heart for each acting character, each avatar, or each performance period based on the game information 144 or the player information 146 when the player is set in advance. One type is specified from among a plurality of display object types of a type, a plurality of stars plus an ellipse type, and an acting character expression type.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119, when starting the performance of the acting character, from the information defined in the display object / expression part object information 148, the basic specification information of the type of the specified display object, as described above. The change specification information defined in the parameter range including the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value is read out.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 forms a display object based on the read basic specification information and change specification information, and displays the formed display object in accordance with the line of sight of the avatar. Display control for displaying in the vicinity is executed.

For example, the type of the display object is “heart-shaped”, and four levels of parameter ranges are set. In each parameter range, the “heart” of the display object increases as the relationship parameter increases. It is assumed that the change specification information whose shape increases is registered in the display object / facial expression part object information 148.

  In this case, when the relationship parameter as the initial value is in the second stage parameter range, the notification image control unit 119 reads the basic specification information and the second stage changed specification information, and the read basic specification information and Based on the change specification information, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a heart display object 30 having a second-stage shape is formed to set an initial state, and the state Start control.

  In particular, in the display control of the display object, the notification image control unit 119 appropriately determines whether or not the acting character is arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, and the line-of-sight direction When it is determined that the acting character is arranged, the display control for displaying the display object set near the corresponding acting character is executed.

  And the notification image control part 119 performs the display control which displays a display thing object with respect to the acting character close | similar to the said avatar, when two or more acting characters are arrange | positioned in a gaze direction.

  On the other hand, the notification image control unit 119 causes the newly calculated relationship parameter to be outside the current parameter range each time a new relationship parameter is calculated by the parameter control unit 118 during the performance of the acting character. It is determined whether it belongs to the parameter range.

  Then, when the newly calculated relationship parameter belongs to another parameter range, the notification image control unit 119 reads the change specification information stored in association with the other parameter range, and reads the read The display object is formed based on the basic specification information and the change specification information, and display control for displaying the formed display object in the vicinity of the target acting character according to the line of sight of the avatar is executed. .

  For example, when the type of the display object is “heart-shaped”, the parameter range of the initial value is the second stage, and the parameter range of the newly calculated relationship parameter is included in the parameter range of the third stage Is assumed.

  In this case, the notification image control unit 119 reads the changed specification information of the third stage, and displays a heart-shaped display having the shape of the third stage based on the basic specification information that has already been read and the changed specification information that has been read this time. An object object is formed and its display control is started.

  For example, when the heart-shaped display object 30 having the shape of the third stage is larger in size than the shape of the second stage, the notification image control unit 119 displays the figure as shown in FIG. The change of the mode is controlled so that the heart-shaped display object 30 having a larger size than the display object 30 shown in FIG.

  Note that the display object may have another shape such as a round shape or a star shape (including a plurality) as illustrated in FIG. 11B, or as illustrated in FIG. Animated patterns that repeat large and small shapes, and animated patterns that change the facial expression of the acting character (the eyes gradually become larger, or the smile is flashy (the facial expression laughing with just the mouth becomes an expression that links the eyes, mouth, and wrinkles) Etc.))).

In particular, in FIG. 12A, the acting character is performing a “wink” action as a special control, whereby the relationship parameter between the avatar 5 and the acting character 8 varies (largely). This is an example when the change control of the state of the display object 30 displayed by the animation pattern is executed.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, the display object not only increases in shape but also changes in color as the relationship parameter increases (for example, the brightness or chromaticity is changed to increase the gloss). The shape may be deformed (for example, a part may be enlarged), or a combination thereof.

  Furthermore, the display object may be formed as a two-dimensional display, or may be formed as a three-dimensional object like other objects arranged in the game space.

[4.4] Relationship parameter imaging processing (acting character mode control processing)
Next, the relationship parameter imaging processing (acting character mode control processing) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining the mode control process of the relationship parameter imaging process (the acting character mode control process) of the present embodiment. In the following description, as one of the acting character state control processes, the expression part object state control process for controlling the acting character state using the expression part object will be described.

  The notification image control unit 119, for each acting character, each avatar, or each performance performance period (hereinafter referred to as “acting period”) at the start of the performance of the acting character, Is identified.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 sets the initial state of the identified facial expression part object according to the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value, and sets the acting character including the set facial expression part object Then, the execution of the state control for controlling the state of the set acting character is started.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119 performs, for example, a performance for each acting character, each avatar, or each performance period based on the game information 144 or the player information 146 when the player is set in advance. One type is specified from a plurality of facial expression part object groups constituting the facial expression of the character.

  Also, the notification image control unit 119, when starting the performance of the acting character, from the information defined in the display object / expression part object information 148, the basic specification information of the type of the specified expression part object group, as described above Then, the change specification information defined in the parameter range including the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value is read out.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 forms an expression part object (group) based on the read basic specification information and the change specification information, and sets the state of the acting character including the formed expression part object (group). (Control.

  Since the expression part object (group) is usually composed of objects of a plurality of parts, basic specification information and change specification information are composed of information of a plurality of expression parts included in one expression part object group. ing. Then, the notification image control unit 119 forms a plurality of facial expression part objects based on the read basic specification information and change specification information.

For example, the expression part object is “smile A”, and four parameter ranges are set. Each parameter range includes change specification information in which the expression of smile changes as the relationship parameter increases. The state registered in the display object / expression part object information 148 is assumed.

  In this case, when the relationship parameter as the initial value is in the second stage parameter range, the notification image control unit 119 reads the basic specification information and the second stage changed specification information, and the read basic specification information and Based on the change specification information, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a smile facial expression part object 40 having a second stage shape is formed to set an initial state, and the state Start control.

  On the other hand, the notification image control unit 119 causes the newly calculated relationship parameter to be outside the current parameter range each time a new relationship parameter is calculated by the parameter control unit 118 during the performance of the acting character. It is determined whether it belongs to the parameter range.

  Then, when the newly calculated relationship parameter belongs to another parameter range, the notification image control unit 119 reads the change specification information stored in association with the other parameter range, and reads the read The expression part object 40 is formed based on the basic specification information and the change specification information, the acting character including the formed expression part object 40 is set, and the state change control is executed to control the change in the state of the set acting character. To start.

  For example, the expression part object type is “smile A”, the parameter range of the initial value is the second stage, and the parameter range of the newly calculated relationship parameter is included in the parameter range of the third stage. Assume a case.

  In this case, the notification image control unit 119 reads the changed specification information of the third stage, and the facial expression of the smile A having the shape of the third stage based on the already read basic specification information and the changed specification information read this time. A part object is formed, and an acting character including the formed expression part object 40 is controlled (set).

  For example, when the expression part object 40 of “smile A” having the shape of the third stage is brighter and more enjoyable than the expression part object 40 shown in FIG. 8, the notification image control unit 119 displays the expression part object 40 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8A, the acting character including the expression part object 40 that forms a brighter and more enjoyable smile than the expression part object 40 shown in FIG. Setting).

  For example, when the parameter range of the newly calculated relationship parameter is included in the parameter range of the fourth stage, the expression part object 40 of “smile A” having the shape of the fourth stage is shown in FIG. In the case of a brighter and more enjoyable smile than the facial expression part object 40 shown in FIG. 13A, the notification image control unit 119 displays the facial expressions shown in FIGS. 8 and 13A as shown in FIG. The acting character including the expression part object 40 that forms a brighter and more enjoyable smile than the part object 40 (specifically, the acting character in which the expression part objects of the eyes and mouth are changed) is controlled (set).

  On the other hand, the facial expression part object may be a pupil part object that constitutes the pupil of the acting character. In other words, the facial expression of the acting character can be controlled by using pupil parts that are important when expressing the facial expression of the acting character.

For this reason, the progress of the game and the input status of the player with respect to the acting character can be easily and accurately recognized by the player, and the display of the play status during the game, such as a situation where communication is achieved, is displayed. It can be used as an effect that excites the game.

  Specifically, the pupil part object is composed of a complex object including, for example, a pupil part, an iris part, and a decoration part for decorating the pupil. , The shape, color, and size of each part.

  In particular, the decorative parts include, for example, parts of other characters including a figure such as a star and a heart reflected in the pupil, a light ring, and a player character. Further, the color of the pupil part object is determined by luminance, brightness, saturation, and hue elements, and changes in color indicate that these elements change.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 14A, the pupil part object 41 may be a complex of objects having star-shaped and diamond-shaped iris parts in a round pupil part. ), A composite of an object having a heart-shaped decorative part on a star-shaped pupil part may be used.

  In particular, FIG. 14A shows the change control of the appearance of the facial expression part object 40 when the acting character is performing a “wink (right eye)” action as a special control.

  In the above-described embodiment, the expression part object has been described using a complex expression part such as eyes and mouth (lips) or a more detailed expression part such as a pupil. (Including not only the lips but also the surroundings such as the corners of the mouth and the “dimple”), eyebrows, eyelashes, eyebrows, teeth, cheeks, hair, sweat, and ornaments, such as movement, The size, color, shape, lighting method, and animation pattern (an expression showing a specific gesture based on the continuous movement of the expression part) may be included.

[4.5] Player Parameter Imaging Process [4.5.1] Imaging Process Next, the player parameter imaging process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 15 and 16 are diagrams for explaining the player parameter imaging processing according to the present embodiment.

  The notification image control unit 119 images the relationship parameter as a predetermined display object in the vicinity of another player character (ie, avatar) arranged in the game space, or the expression or movement of the avatar of the other player For example, it is imaged as an aspect such as an avatar that is another player character.

  In particular, when the notification image control unit 119 images the relationship parameter with a predetermined display object in the vicinity of another player character (that is, an avatar) arranged in the game space, the notification image control unit 119 Similar to the display object object state control process, an imaging process is performed with a display object object that images a predetermined display object in the vicinity of the acting character.

In addition, the notification image control unit 119 controls the appearance part expression for the acting character described above when the relationship parameter is imaged by the expression of another player character (ie, avatar) placed in the game space. Similar to the processing, the avatar facial expression parts of other players are controlled to control the appearance of the characters of the other players, and the imaging processing based on the avatar facial expressions is executed.

(Imaging processing with display object)
The notification image control unit 119 specifies a preset type of display object for each avatar at the start of the performance of the acting character, and specifies the specified display object according to the relationship parameter calculated as an initial value. The initial mode is set, and control for imaging the set display object is started near the avatars of other players.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119, for example, for each avatar based on the game information 144 or the player information 146 when a player is set in advance, for example, a heart shape, a plurality of stars plus an ellipse shape, and Then, one type is specified from among a plurality of display object types of the expression type of the acting character.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119, when starting the performance of the acting character, from the information defined in the display object / expression part object information 148, the basic specification information of the type of the specified display object, as described above. The change specification information defined in the parameter range including the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value is read out.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 forms a display object based on the read basic specification information and change specification information, and displays the formed display object in accordance with another player's line-of-sight direction. The control for imaging in the vicinity of the avatar is executed.

  In particular, the notification image control unit 119 appropriately determines whether or not an avatar of another player is arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 in the display control of the display object. When it determines with the acting character being arrange | positioned in the said gaze direction, the imaging process for imaging the display object set in the vicinity of the applicable avatar is performed.

  In addition, the notification image control unit 119 determines that the newly calculated relationship parameter is outside the current parameter range every time the parameter control unit 118 newly calculates the relationship parameter during the performance of the acting character. It is determined whether it belongs to the parameter range.

  Then, when the newly calculated relationship parameter belongs to another parameter range, the notification image control unit 119 reads the change specification information stored in association with the other parameter range, and reads the read An image for forming a display object based on the basic specification information and the change specification information, and imaging the formed display object in the vicinity of the avatar of another target player according to the line-of-sight direction of the avatar Execute the conversion process.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9B described above, the notification image control unit 119 sets the heart-shaped display object 50B as the display object of the other player B for the avatar 5B of the other player B. An imaging process for imaging the set heart-shaped display object 50B is executed in accordance with the relationship parameter that varies during the game.

  Similarly, the notification image control unit 119 sets the star-shaped display object 60B as the display object of another player B for the avatar 5B of the other player B, as shown in FIG. Then, an imaging process for imaging the set star-shaped display object 60B is executed according to the relationship parameter that varies during the game.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15B, the notification image control unit 119 increases the shape and changes the color as the relationship parameter increases (for example, the brightness or chromaticity is changed to change the glossiness). Or the shape is deformed (for example, a part is enlarged).

  For example, FIG. 15B shows a case where the shape of the heart-shaped display object 50B increases as the relationship parameter of the avatar 5B shown in FIG. 9B increases.

  Note that the display object may be another shape such as a round shape or a plurality of star shapes, or an animation pattern that repeats a large or small shape, in the same manner as the state control process of the display object for the acting character described above. It may be an animation pattern in which the shape or color of the pattern changes.

  In addition, the display object may be formed as a two-dimensional display in the same manner as the state control process of the display object for the acting character described above, or as a three-dimensional object like other objects arranged in the game space. It may be formed.

(Imaging processing using facial expressions of avatars)
The notification image control unit 119 specifies the type of facial expression part object set in advance for each avatar at the start of the performance of the acting character, and specifies the specified facial expression part object according to the relationship parameter calculated as an initial value. Is set, and the avatars of other players including the set expression part object are set, and execution of the mode control for controlling the set avatar mode is started.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119 performs, for example, an acting character such as a facial expression part object that forms a smile for each avatar based on the game information 144 or the player information 146 when a player is preset. One type is specified from a plurality of facial expression part object groups constituting the facial expression.

  Also, the notification image control unit 119, when starting the performance of the acting character, from the information defined in the display object / expression part object information 148, the basic specification information of the type of the specified expression part object group, as described above Then, the change specification information defined in the parameter range including the relationship parameter calculated as the initial value is read out.

  Then, the notification image control unit 119 forms a facial expression part object (group) based on the read basic specification information and change specification information, and sets the state of each avatar including the formed facial expression part object (group). (Control.

  In particular, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the notification image control unit 119 is provided in the vicinity of each avatar or in a predetermined area on the game screen, as described below, for each avatar of another player. The relationship parameter imaging process is performed by imaging the face of another target avatar or imaging the other avatar's face by the other avatar looking back to the player's avatar. Run.

  The notification image control unit 119 calculates a new relationship parameter by the parameter control unit 118 during the performance of the acting character, and when the newly calculated relationship parameter belongs to another parameter range. Then, the change specification information stored in association with the other parameter ranges is read, and as shown in FIG. 16, a facial expression part object (group) is formed based on the read basic specification information and change specification information. Then, the aspect of each avatar including the formed expression part object (group) is set (controlled).

For example, the expression part object type is “smile A”, the parameter range of the initial value is the second stage, and the parameter range of the newly calculated relationship parameter is included in the parameter range of the third stage. Assume a case.

  In this case, the notification image control unit 119 reads the changed specification information of the third stage, and the facial expression of the smile A having the shape of the third stage based on the already read basic specification information and the changed specification information read this time. A part object is formed, and avatars of other players including the formed expression part object are controlled (set).

  For example, when the expression part object 40 of “smile A” having the shape of the third stage is brighter and more enjoyable than the expression part object 40 shown in FIG. 10, the notification image control unit 119 displays the expression part object 40 in FIG. As shown, the acting character (specifically, the acting character whose left-eye expression part object has changed) including the expression part object 70B that forms a brighter and more enjoyable smile than the expression part object 70B shown in FIG. 10 is controlled (set). .

  The facial expression part object may be a pupil part object that constitutes the avatar's pupil, similarly to the acting character state control process (that is, the expression part object state control process) for the acting character described above.

[4.5.2] Relationship between Imaging Determination Processing and Relationship Parameter Display and Avatar Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the imaging determination processing and relationship parameter display and other player Explain the relationship with avatars. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the imaging determination processing and the relationship parameter display of this embodiment and the avatars of other players.

  Usually, when a large number of players participate in a game to be executed such as a game of gazing at an acting character, the relationship parameters in other players to be imaged increase, so that the imaging of the game screen becomes complicated and processing is performed. In addition to the high load, the image configuration may be complicated and it may be difficult for the player to view the image in the game space.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the game screen is organized to image the relationship parameters for the avatars of other players related to the game such as the target in the battle game, and the relationship parameters of the other players are not imaged. The image processing may be configured to execute.

Specifically, the notification image control unit 119
(A1) When a plurality of acting characters are arranged in the game space, a specific acting character being watched by each player (that is, each avatar) is identified,
(A2) For each player, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameters of other players' avatars (that is, imaging or non-imaging) is determined based on the specified specific acting character,
(A3) According to the determination result, the relevance parameter in the avatar of another player is imaged in association with the player character of the other player in the image of each game space generated for each player, or a non-image Execute the imaging process
You may have a structure.

  In other words, in this case, the notification image control unit 119 images the relevance parameter only for the avatars of other players who are gazing at the same acting character as the gazing character that each player is gazing at. Run.

  For example, in a game in which the performance performance in which the first acting character 8A and the second acting character 8B appear is watched, the specific acting character (that is, the acting character to be identified) identified in the player 2 in which the game space is imaged. ) Is the first acting character 8A, the specific acting character of the other player in the avatar 5B is the first acting character 8A, and the specific acting character of the other player in the avatar 5C is the second acting character 8B. Assuming that

  In this case, when the avatars 5B and 5C of the other players are arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, the notification image control unit 119 is shown in FIG. As shown, a heart-shaped display object 50B is imaged only for the avatar 5B of another player who is gazing at the first acting character 8A that is the same as the first acting character 8A that the player 2 is gazing at, and the relevance parameter is set. Perform imaging of.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119 displays the display object only for the avatars of other players having the same level as the game level of each player or a level belonging to a predetermined range instead of the type of the acting character being watched. And relevance parameters may be imaged.

  That is, in this case, the notification image control unit 119 identifies other players having the same level as the game level of each player or a level belonging to a predetermined range in each game space image generated for each player. The relationship parameter in the specified player character may be imaged.

  For example, when the game level of the player 2 in which the game space is imaged is “2”, the game level of the other player in the avatar 5B is “8” and the game level of the other player in the avatar 5C is “ 2) is assumed.

  In this case, when the avatars 5B and 5C of the other players are arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, the notification image control unit 119 is shown in FIG. As shown, the heart-shaped display object 50C is imaged only for the avatar 5C of another player having the same game level as the game level of the player 2, and the relevance parameter is imaged.

  The “game level” includes the level set for the player character in addition to the player level applied to the player and the level of the stage of the game being executed. In addition, the “predetermined range” is regarded as the same or equivalent, such as a level adjacent to a game level determined to be the same as that of other players (“4” and “6” in the case of game level “5”). A range indicating the level is included.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119 images the display object only for the avatars of other players that exist within a predetermined distance from each player, instead of the type of the acting character being watched, Relevance parameter imaging may be performed.

  In other words, in this case, the notification image control unit 119 adds the relationship parameter between each player and the avatar of another player existing within a predetermined distance in the game space to each game space image generated for each player. It may be imaged.

For example, in this case, the notification image control unit 119 has, in each player, another adjacent player at each viewing position, or a block set at each viewing position (for example, 3 columns 3
The relationship parameter of the avatars of other players belonging to the same block (such as a seat) is imaged.

On the other hand, the notification image control unit 119
(B1) For each player, manage the familiarity indicating the relationship with each other player in each player,
(B2) For each player, based on the familiarity, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter in the avatar of the other player is determined,
(B3) According to the determination result, the relevance parameter in the avatar of another player is imaged in association with the avatar of the other player in the image of each game space generated for each player, or is not imaged Execute the imaging process to
You may have a structure.

  For example, in this case, the notification image control unit 119 determines whether it is another player registered in the friend list as a closeness, or performs communication (message transmission / reception, etc.) a certain number of times during the game. Other players with high intimacy such as whether or not they are present are identified, and the relationship parameter in the avatar of the identified player is imaged or non-imaged.

In addition, the notification image control unit 119
(C1) For each player, managing attribute information indicating team attributes indicating whether the player belongs to the same team or another team when executing the game,
(C2) For each player, based on the attribute information, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter in the avatar of the other player is determined,
(C3) Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter in the avatar of the other player is imaged in association with the avatar of the other player in the image of the game space generated for each player, or is not imaged. Execute the imaging process,
You may have a structure.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 belongs to the same team or another team when the team is formed to advance the game, or when the game is divided into an enemy team and a friendly team in the battle game. An imaging process is executed in which the relevance parameter of another player is imaged in association with the avatar of the other player, or is non-imaged.

Furthermore, the notification image control unit 119
(1) Manage the game history as game history information for each player,
(2) For each player, based on the game history information in the other player, execute an imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter in the avatar of the other player.
You may have a structure.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 may be another player who has played (or has not played) in the past, another player with a high (or low) game execution frequency, or another player with a high (or low) charge amount, etc. An imaging process is executed in which the relationship parameter of the player character of another player related in the game history is imaged or non-imaged in association with the avatar of the other player.

[4.5.3] Modified Example of Imaging Process Next, a modified example of the player parameter imaging process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 are diagrams for explaining a modification of the player parameter imaging process of the present embodiment.

(Variation 1 of imaging process)
In the present embodiment, the relationship parameter is imaged by displaying a display object near the avatar of another player, but the notification image control unit 119 displays the avatar of the other player in the game space. The display object may be imaged at a position indicating the arrangement direction.

  Even when an avatar of another player is not arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, it may be necessary to recognize a relationship parameter in the avatar of the other player. is there.

  In particular, as described above, in the case where the same acting character among a plurality of acting characters is watched without imaging the relationship parameters in the avatars of all other players, the same game level or predetermined Even if it is necessary to image relationship parameters in some avatars, such as when they are within a distance, avatars of other players are arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 If not, the relationship parameters in these avatars cannot be imaged.

  Therefore, the notification image control unit 119 is a case where an avatar of another player corresponding to the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 is not arranged in the game space image generated for each player. Even if it exists, the imaging process which images a display thing object in the position which shows the arrangement | positioning direction of the said other player's avatar in a game space is performed.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119 is a case where the game space is imaged by the virtual camera, and there is no corresponding avatar in which the relationship parameter should be imaged within the angle of view of the virtual camera. The display object of the avatar is imaged at the end within the angle of view in the direction in which the avatar exists.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the relationship between the angle of view of the virtual camera in the avatar 5A and the position of the avatar 5B where the display object is to be imaged is assumed, as shown in FIG. In addition, the notification image control unit 119 displays the display object 50B corresponding to the relationship parameter in the avatar 5B at the lower right position (toward the drawing) on the game screen of the game space image provided to the player 2A. The imaging process for performing is performed.

(Variation 2 of imaging process)
In the present embodiment, the relationship parameter is imaged in the vicinity of the avatar arranged in the game space or by the manner of the avatar itself, but a game screen including the imaged game space is provided to the terminal device 20. And displaying the game space image, the second area different from the first area in which the image of the game space is formed is associated with the information unique to the other player or the avatar of the other player and the relationship in the avatar of the other player The parameter may be imaged while being associated with the unique information of the other player or the avatar thereof.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, a game screen is configured by an image in which a game space is imaged in a first area S10 and a second area S20 in which information about the game is imaged. If it is, the notification image control unit 119 images the relationship parameters (P level) of the other players' avatars 5B to 5E in association with the unique information of the player ID in a part of the second area S20. To do.

In this case, since the player can easily associate with the relationship parameter imaged in the second area, the notification image control unit 119 has the relationship parameter within the angle of view of the virtual camera. When there is an avatar of another player that displays, unique information such as a player ID or a nickname may be imaged in the vicinity of the avatar of another player imaged in the first area.

  In this case, the notification image control unit 119 forms the game screen by configuring the second area at a position different from the first area. You may superimpose on a part and form.

[4.6] Modified Example Next, a process for notifying whether or not the player communicates with the acting character in the present embodiment, or modified examples of the acting character and avatar display will be described.

(Notification by sound or vibration)
The notification image control unit 119 controls the terminal device 20 in association with the relationship parameter imaging processing during the game, and controls the display object, acting character (specifically, facial expression and action) to the player. ) Or other player avatar sounds or vibrations may be provided.

  Specifically, the notification image control unit 119 is associated with imaging processing of the relationship parameter, and predetermined sounds (including music and voice) such as heart sounds and acting character names (names and nicknames), or the like. A process for providing a vibration having a predetermined vibration pattern to the corresponding terminal device (terminal device displaying an image of the game space in which the relationship parameter is imaged) 20 is executed.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 performs, for each player, a performance character that the avatar of the other player gazes at when the relevance parameter in the avatar of the other player is imaged in association with the avatar of the other player. Is executed to provide the corresponding terminal device 20 with the name (0 Taro). That is, in this case, the corresponding terminal device 20 outputs the voice “Taro!” Screamed by the avatar of another player.

  Then, when a predetermined sound (including music and voice) is output from the terminal device 20, the notification image control unit 119 may simply execute a process of outputting the predetermined sound, or other player For the sound to be output, signal processing in stereophonic sound may be executed for the output sound, and the signal processed sound data may be provided to the terminal device 20.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119 is not limited to the case where the avatars of other players are present within the angle of view of each player's virtual camera in the image of each player. You may perform the process for outputting said sound.

  In particular, in this case, the player can hear the scream from the direction by performing the signal processing in the above-described stereophonic sound, so that the situation of other avatars not visible to the player can also be recognized. Become.

  On the other hand, for example, the notification image control unit 119 monitors the relevance parameter of the other player's avatar for each player in association with the avatar of the other player, and the avatar of the other player watches. You may perform the process for providing the corresponding terminal device 20 with the vibration pattern (For example, the single vibration of 1 second twice) allocated to the acting character.

  In the present embodiment, the notification image control unit 119 may provide steam such as wind from a blower, heat from an electric heater, or a humidifier, for example, instead of sound or vibration.

  Note that the notification image control unit 119 may set a threshold value for the relationship parameter in advance, and may execute control for changing the sound output from the terminal device 20 as the threshold value increases.

  For example, the notification image control unit 119 sets the threshold value of the relationship parameter in a stepwise manner, and increases the timbre (decreases) as the threshold value increases (decreases), or produces a bright sound (dark sound). It may be changed.

  Further, the notification image control unit 119 executes control for vibrating the vibrating body 341 provided in the terminal device 20 in association with the state control process of the display object object or the acting character state control process instead of or together with the sound. May be.

  In this case, for example, the notification image control unit 119 sets a threshold value of the relationship parameter stepwise, and increases (decreases) vibration as the threshold value increases (decreases) or vibration pattern. Performs switching control that makes (smooth) more intense.

  Furthermore, instead of sound and vibration, the notification image control unit 119 may control a blower, an electric heater, or a humidifier (not shown) to perform control for providing wind, heat, or water vapor to the real space.

(Acting character)
In the above embodiment, description has been made using an acting character that performs an action such as an acting performance in a game space such as an idol as the acting character, but confronts the player according to a preset scenario (RPG or reasoning game). Any character such as a character that is watched by a player and controlled by a computer may be used.

  In particular, acting characters are not only dynamic characters that move in the game space or have physical (partial) movement, but also static objects such as trees and rocks, or characters that simply appear in the game. There may be.

(Avatar display)
In the above-described embodiment, the avatar is described using an avatar that is a substitute for the player in the game space. However, the avatar is a character that acts in the game space based on the player's intention, such as a player's fellow character. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the avatar is imaged when the game space is imaged, such as being displayed on a large display device installed in the game space. However, the avatar is not necessarily imaged. There may be no display.

(Player input)
Further, the player input may be a player operation that is input or recognized according to the movement of the player's body, such as the player's fingers, arms, head, line of sight, or eyelid, such as an input to the controller. It may be an input (line-of-sight direction or operation input) detected by detection means such as image detection or vibration detection (gyro).

In particular, the player input may be input by a single player or may be input by a plurality of players. For this reason, there may be one or more players participating in the game.

(Operation character operation)
In the present embodiment, the acting character automatically performs performance such as acting by a predetermined program (algorithm). However, even if the performance (that is, movement) is performed in accordance with the operation of the player or the game manager. Good.

  In this case, the game execution control unit 111 performs a predetermined period in the game space of the acting character according to the operation instruction received by the input unit 120 of the server device 10 or the input unit 260 of the terminal device 20. Control the behavior.

  Specifically, the game execution control unit 111 may control all of the standing position and movement on the stage, the movement of the limbs and the body in accordance with the accepted operation instruction, or a part of the operation instruction and the operation start. The action character's action may be controlled by a predetermined algorithm based on the timing instruction or the action selection instruction to be executed.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment Next, the operation of the game process in the performance of the acting character including the player parameter imaging process executed by the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 20 and FIG. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the operation of the game process in the performance of the acting character including the player parameter imaging process executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

  In this operation, it is assumed that the setting of the seating area and the setting for making the avatar prepare for the dress have already been completed, and each piece of data indicating the set contents is stored in the player information 146.

  In this operation, as the relationship parameter for executing the player parameter imaging process, a parameter obtained by adding the relationship parameters of both the player (avatar) and the acting character (that is, the combined relationship parameter) is used. Shall be used.

  Further, in this operation, the case of the relationship parameter imaging processing by the display object will be described as the operation.

  On the other hand, in this operation, during the performance of the acting character, the object control unit 114 arranges, moves, or moves each object including the acting character in the game space according to the program, It is assumed that the game execution control unit 111 is executing each effect in the game space.

  On the other hand, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires the line-of-sight information output from each terminal device 20 at a predetermined timing (5 ms), and the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 acquires the line-of-sight information for each player. Each time, the line-of-sight direction in the game space of each avatar is determined.

  Then, the image generation unit 108 generates a game space image by forming an image of the game space viewed from each virtual camera arranged in the auditorium based on the determined line-of-sight direction for each player, and generates the generated game space image. Are output to the corresponding terminal device 20 as needed.

Each terminal device 20 generates an image (parallax image) for displaying an image in a virtual three-dimensional space based on the image data output from the image generation unit 108 and displays the image on the HMD unit 200. And

  Further, this operation will be described using the operation when displaying the relationship parameter as a display object near the avatar of another adjacent player (hereinafter simply referred to as “other player”). An operation in an arbitrary player (hereinafter referred to as “own player”) in a game in which the acting characters of FIG.

  First, when the game execution control unit 111 detects an instruction to start a specific acting character (a group composed of a plurality of acting characters) such as detection of a predetermined timing (step S101), the game execution control unit 111 performs the acting of the acting character. Each information of the avatar (related to characteristics and feelings including appearance and items) set from the player information 146 of the own player and other players, information on the seat of the player, billing information of the player, Each piece of information (information related to characteristics and emotions) set for the acting character is acquired (step S102).

  Next, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the relationship parameters of the player, other players, and each acting character at the start of the acting character, and adds the calculated relationship parameters of the acting character and each avatar. The initial values of the relationship parameters are calculated (step S103).

  Next, the notification image control unit 119 specifies the initial state of the display object to be displayed first, including the color and size, for each avatar of the other player based on the calculated initial value of the summation relationship parameter ( Step S104).

  Next, the game execution control unit 111 causes the notification image control unit 119 to image the display object object set in the initial state in the vicinity of each avatar of the other player while starting the performance of the acting character. Is started (step S105).

  When the game execution control unit 111 instructs the object control unit 114 to start a performance performance on the stage, the object control unit 114 displays the performance performance of each performance character until the performance ends according to a preset program. Control.

  The notification image control unit 119 appropriately determines whether or not an avatar of another player is arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 after the performance of the acting character is started. When it is determined that an avatar of another player is arranged in the line-of-sight direction, a process of imaging a display object set near the corresponding avatar is executed.

  Note that the notification image control unit 119 may image the display object corresponding to each avatar when two or more other avatars are arranged in the line-of-sight direction. On the other hand, processing for imaging the display object is executed.

  Next, the parameter control unit 118 determines whether or not a change element of the relationship parameter in another player such as a change in the appearance of the avatar, acquisition or switching of an item, or insertion of a twist is detected (step S106). ).

  At this time, if the parameter control unit 118 determines that the relationship parameter change element in the other player has been detected, the parameter control unit 118 proceeds to step S111 and does not detect the relationship parameter change element in the other player. When it determines, the game execution control part 111 determines whether the effect end of a performance was detected (step S107).

  For example, the game execution control unit 111 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the performance by the timer unit 160.

  When the game execution control unit 111 determines that the end of the performance has been detected, the end of the performance such as the display of the demo image, the display of the final relationship parameter including other players, or the production based thereon The process is terminated (step S108), the operation is terminated, and if it is determined that the end of the performance has not been detected, the process returns to step S106.

  On the other hand, if the parameter control unit 118 determines that the change element of the relationship parameter of another player has been detected, the parameter control unit 118 determines the relationship parameter of the corresponding other player based on the detected change parameter of the relationship parameter. And the total value of the relationship parameter in the acting character is changed (step S111).

  Next, the parameter control unit 118 determines whether or not the changed sum value satisfies a predetermined condition (step S112).

  As a predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not the changed sum value belongs to a parameter range in which a mode different from the currently set display object is set.

  At this time, if it is determined that the changed sum value does not have a predetermined condition, the parameter control unit 118 directly proceeds to the process of step S114, and the sum value is a predetermined condition. If it is determined that the display object has been provided, the state of the display object is changed (step S113), and the process proceeds to step S114.

  Next, the special control execution unit 117 determines whether or not the changed sum value or the changed relationship parameter of the avatar has a condition for determining whether or not the special control can be executed (step S114).

  At this time, when the special control execution unit 117 determines that the changed total value or the changed relationship parameter of the avatar has a condition for determining whether or not the special control can be executed, the special control execution unit 117 performs special processing for the target acting character. Control is performed with respect to an avatar (step S115), and it transfers to the process of step S106.

  The special control execution unit 117 performs special control by the acting character based on the line-of-sight direction of the corresponding avatar in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115.

  On the other hand, if the special control execution unit 117 determines that the changed total value or the changed relationship parameter of the avatar does not have a condition for determining whether or not to execute the special control, do nothing. The process directly proceeds to step S106.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, it is described as a simulation game in which an acting character is watched, but other simulation games such as a love simulation, a battle game, or an RP
It can also be used in other games such as G.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system is constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game is provided to the terminal device 20. May be.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, processing related to various games is executed by the server device 10, but the terminal control unit 300 of the terminal device 20 described above executes each function and game program of the server processing unit 100, You may implement | achieve said game as stand-alone. Further, when a game is executed by a plurality of players, one terminal device 20 may also function as the server.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objects and effects). In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

1: Game system 2: Player 4: Stage 5: Avatar 6: Spectator seat 8: Acting character (idol character)
10: Server device 20: Terminal device 30: Display object 100: Server processing unit 101: Communication control unit 102: User management unit 104: Information acquisition unit 105: Charge management unit 106: Virtual camera control unit 107: Sound generation unit 108 : Image generation unit 110: game control unit 111: game execution control unit 112: bleacher setting unit 113: avatar setting unit 114: object control unit 115: avatar line-of-sight control unit 116: line-of-sight detection unit 117: special control execution unit 118 : Parameter control unit 119: notification image control unit 120: input unit 130: display unit 140: storage unit 142: main storage unit 144: game information 146: player information 148: display object information 149: table data 150: vibration generation unit 160: Timer unit 180: Information storage medium 196 Communication unit 200: HMD unit 210: Imaging unit 211: Imaging camera 212: Image generation unit 220: Motion sensor 230: Interface 240: Sound output unit 250: Switch 260: Input unit 261: Display panel for right eye 262: Display panel for left eye 270: Storage unit 271: Main storage unit 272: Image buffer 280: Information storage medium 290: Display unit 296: Communication unit 300: Terminal control unit 310: Terminal processing unit 311: Communication control unit 312: Game processing unit 320: Drawing unit 330: Sound processing unit 340: Vibrating unit 341: Vibrating body

Claims (13)

A program that advances a game while imaging a game space in which at least one gaze character to be watched by a plurality of players is arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space by a computer,
The computer,
Object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character and the player character to be operated by each player in the game space;
Management means for managing a relationship parameter indicating a relationship with the gaze character that varies during the game for each player character;
Receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player;
For each player, the position at which each player character is placed in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera corresponding to each player, and the game space that can be seen in the line-of-sight direction of each player from each virtual camera as a viewpoint. Image generation means for generating images,
Virtual camera control means for controlling each corresponding virtual camera based on each of the received player inputs, and
When an image of the game space is generated for each player according to the game situation, the relevance parameter of another player character arranged in the game space is imaged in association with the other player character. Image control means for executing imaging processing;
A program characterized by functioning as The program according to claim 1,
When the plurality of gaze characters are arranged in the game space, the computer is further functioned as a specifying means for specifying a specific gaze character being watched by each player,
The image control means is
For each player, based on the specified specific gaze character, the presence or absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged in association with the player character of the other player in the image of the game space generated for each player, or a non-image A program for executing the imaging process. The program according to claim 1,
The image control means is
The imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter in the player character of another player having the same level as the game level of each player or a level belonging to a predetermined range on the image of the game space of each player is executed. ,program. The program according to claim 1,
The image control means is
A program that executes the imaging process for imaging a relationship parameter between each player and a player character of another player existing within a predetermined distance in the game space on the image of the game space of each player. The program according to claim 1,
The management means is
For each player, manage intimacy indicating the relationship of each player with other players,
The image control means is
For each player, based on the familiarity, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter in the player character of another player is imaged in association with the other player character in the image of the game space generated for each player, or the image is made non-imaged. A program that executes imaging processing. The program according to claim 1,
The management means is
For each player, managing attribute information indicating team attributes indicating whether the player belongs to the same team or another team when executing the game;
The image control means is
For each player, based on the attribute information, the presence / absence of imaging of the relationship parameter of the player character of another player is determined,
Depending on the determination result, the relevance parameter of the player character of the other player is imaged in association with the player character of the other player in the image of the game space generated for each player, or is not imaged. A program for executing the imaging process. The program according to claim 1,
The management means is
For each player, the game history is managed as game history information,
The image control means is
A program for executing, for each player, the imaging process for imaging a player character relationship parameter of another player based on the game history information of the other player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The image control means is
A program for executing the imaging process for imaging the relationship parameter of the player character of the other player according to a given display object related to the other player character or a state of the other player character. The program according to claim 8, wherein
The image control means is
The image for imaging the display object in the vicinity of the arrangement position of the other player character in the virtual three-dimensional space or at a position indicating the arrangement direction of the player character of the other player in the virtual three-dimensional space. A program that executes the conversion process. The program according to claim 8, wherein
The image generating means
Forming a game screen including the imaged virtual three-dimensional space for each player, and providing the formed game screen to each player;
The image control means is
In the second area different from the first area in the game screen on which the image of the virtual three-dimensional space is formed while being associated with the unique information of the other player or the player character of the other player, the relationship A program for executing the imaging process for imaging a parameter. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
Control processing for executing control processing for controlling providing means for providing sound or vibration related to the image when the relevance parameter of the other player character is imaged in association with the other player character A program for causing the computer to further function as a means. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The image generating means
And displaying the generated image of the game space on display means having a structure that covers the field of view of the player, and configured by a wearable image display device that visually recognizes the image of the virtual three-dimensional space,
The accepting means is
A program for accepting a line-of-sight direction of the player as an input of the player. A game system in which a game space in which at least one gaze character to be watched by a plurality of players is arranged is imaged as a virtual three-dimensional space, and the game proceeds.
Object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character and the player character to be operated by each player in the game space;
Management means for managing a relationship parameter indicating a relationship with the gaze character that fluctuates during the game for each player character;
Receiving means for executing a process for receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player;
For each player, the position at which each player character is placed in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera corresponding to the player, and the game space that can be seen in the line-of-sight direction of each player is viewed from each virtual camera. Image generation means for generating images respectively;
Virtual camera control means for controlling each corresponding virtual camera based on each received player input;
When an image of the game space is generated for each player according to the game situation, the relevance parameter of another player character arranged in the game space is imaged in association with the other player character. Image control means for executing imaging processing;
A game system comprising:

Images