JP2019054834A - Game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the game property in a game in which an NPC is given a mission by a user operation.SOLUTION: A game device includes: a display control unit that causes a display unit to display information indicative of an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character); a mission selection unit that, when a first NPC is attached to any of groups associated respectively with a plurality of missions based on a user operation, selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC; and an index value control unit that determines an index value based on group information relating to an association between a second NPC belonging to the group to which the first NPC is attached and the first NPC, the group information giving an influence to the accomplishment of the mission set by the mission selection unit, and on a given factor relating to the first NPC or the second NPC, other than the group information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

  There is a game that a user plays while moving a character in a field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space (for example, Patent Document 1). Some of these games can instruct a mission to an NPC (non-player character) while the game is in progress. The NPC automatically performs the instructed mission without requiring user operation. By instructing the NPC with a suitable mission, greater results can be achieved.

JP 2007-257262 A

  However, in the mission execution mechanism by NPC as described above, the user gives a mission instruction to the NPC in view of suitability, so that the user tends to be monotonous and less interesting, and the game performance is low.

  It is an object of some aspects of the present invention to provide a game apparatus and a program that improve game performance in a game in which an NPC performs a mission by a user operation.

  Another object of another aspect of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program that can achieve the effects described in the embodiments described later.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit that displays information indicating an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character) on a display unit, and a plurality of operations based on user operations. A mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC when the first NPC is assigned to one of the groups corresponding to each of the missions, and a group to which the first NPC is assigned Group information relating to the relationship between the other second NPC and the first NPC, the group information affecting the performance of the mission set by the mission selection unit, and the first information other than the group information An index value control unit that determines the index value based on a predetermined factor related to the NPC or the second NPC It is the location.

  Another embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the above game device.

Explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the crew management screen which concerns on embodiment. The enlarged view of the motivation display which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the NPC data which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the proprietary data which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the mission data which concern on embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the group data which concern on embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the motivation information generation process which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the motivation history display process which concerns on embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a game that moves around a vast field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space (hereinafter also referred to as “3D space”) and searches gradually will be described as an example. It is the player character that is the user's operation target that actually moves around in this field. Note that the name “player character” is an example of a name of a specific character to be operated by the user, and is not limited thereto. The character is an object that can be displayed on the game screen, and represents, for example, a person, animal, monster, robot, object (for example, vehicle), etc. appearing in the game. There is one headquarters in the field, and the user will use this headquarters as a foothold to expand the activity range of the player character.

  For example, after the user prepares for the search at the headquarters such as equipping the player character with items such as weapons and armor to fight against the enemy character and recovery medicine to recover HP (hit points), Search and return to the home base after completing the search. The user repeats this and proceeds with the game. HP is a value indicating physical strength and vitality, and is a parameter serving as a point for determining whether or not the game can be continued. The HP decreases due to an attack from the enemy, and the game cannot be continued when the value is below a predetermined value (for example, “0”).

  In addition to operating the player character, the user can also cause the possessed NPC (non-player character) to perform a mission. The NPC is a character that does not require user operation, and is a character that is controlled by a game process executed by a computer. The user can make the NPC a friend during the progress of the game. For example, an NPC that appears in the field during a search using a player character can be captured and owned as a friend. Then, the user can use the owned NPC as a crew that executes the mission. In the following description, the NPC owned by the user is also referred to as a crew.

  For example, missions are performed on a group basis. In this embodiment, by assigning a crew to a team as an example of a group, the crew can perform the mission of the team. Each crew has the aptitude to show their strengths and weaknesses, and the higher the suitability for the mission to be performed, the higher the results. However, in this embodiment, the suitability of the crew for the mission is not disclosed to the user, and the game performance is improved by letting the user guess in relation to the crew. Specifically, the user decides the crew to be assigned to the team using the indirect parameter of motivation as a hint in order to improve the mission outcome.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the present embodiment, and shows the relationship of parameters that influence the performance of the mission (for example, influence the outcome of the mission). As shown in the figure, the suitability of the crew to the mission (not disclosed to the user) and motivation affect the mission outcome. Motivation is an index value that makes it possible for the user to guess the outcome of the mission, instead of aptitude that is not disclosed to the user. For example, motivation is an index value that includes not only the suitability of a crew for its mission, but also the ability of the crew to fully demonstrate their abilities, etc. It will change depending on other factors. The compatibility with other crews is not disclosed to the user. Therefore, in the past, it was apt to be monotonous because only the aptitude value was assigned and the crew was assigned to the team and the mission instruction was given, but in this embodiment, with the motivation as a clue, the appropriateness of each crew and the crew Since the game is advanced while guessing the compatibility of the game, the preference is improved and the game performance can be improved. It is also possible to deepen the attachment to the crew while making assumptions based on the suitability of the crew and the compatibility of the crew.

  In this way, motivation is determined based on predetermined factors relating to the crew other than the suitability in addition to the suitability of the crew for the mission. The predetermined factor may be compatibility with the other crew described above, or may be another factor. For example, the predetermined factors are the health of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, the number of other crews belonging to the same team (group affiliation) Number of persons), change of assigned team, personality set for the crew, friendship with the player character, and the like. The motivation may be determined based only on the suitability of the crew for the mission, or may be determined based on a predetermined factor of the crew other than the suitability.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for causing the crew to perform a mission in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As mentioned above, the mission instructions to be performed by the crew are made by assigning the crew to the team. There are several types of missions to be performed, and teams to perform each mission are set. When a crew is assigned to a team, it automatically completes the mission of the assigned team. The term “automatic” means that it is performed by a game process executed by a computer regardless of a user operation.

[Group to carry out missions]
Examples of the group that performs the mission include a development group, a food group, a medical group, a base development team, a base defense team, and a search team.
The development team produces weapons used by player characters and crew. It also reduces the amount of resources required for these productions.
The food team produces and cooks food consumed by player characters and crew. It also reduces the amount of resources required for these productions.
The medical team produces pharmaceuticals for treating a player character or crew who are injured or sick. It also reduces the amount of resources required for these productions. In addition, the time required for treatment is shortened.
The base development team will construct farms and buildings. It also reduces the amount of resources required for these productions.
The base defense team defends the base by the enemy fighting against the invasion.
The search team searches and acquires items.

  The results of each mission vary depending on the content of the mission. For example, the production amount of various items such as weapons, food, and medicines, the amount of resources required for production (ie, production efficiency and productivity), the development and defense of bases, etc. And the amount of resources required for development (development efficiency), the number of items searched for, such as damage caused by defense (crew injury or death), and the time required for search (search efficiency).

  Crew motivation is not always the same for each team (usually different due to differences in suitability for each mission), so users can refer to the appropriate crew to be assigned to each team for better mission results. To select. The more missions you assign to each team (the most motivated crew), the better the mission results, the faster you can produce many weapon items, food, medicines, etc. Can be built. In addition, the amount of resources necessary for production and construction can be reduced, which makes it possible to produce more weapon items, food, medicines, etc., and to construct more farms and buildings. This works favorably in the progress of the game.

  In addition, the user can cause the crew (NPC) to search instead of operating the player character to search the field by assigning the crew to the search team. In the search, missions aimed at acquiring items existing in the field (eg, collection of materials, plants, parts, resources, etc.), missions aimed at destroying specific facilities in the field, etc. There is. For example, if the search team succeeds in a mission aimed at acquiring items, the item that was the purpose of the mission can be obtained, which works favorably in the progress of the game. On the other hand, if the search team fails in the mission, the target item will not be obtained, and damage such as injury or death of the dispatched crew will increase, which will be disadvantageous in the progress of the game.

  While the crew is performing missions in each team, the user can also perform other searches by operating the player character.

[Crew management]
The crew that can be used by the user (owned NPCs), the assignment status to the team, the motivation of the crew, etc. can be confirmed on the crew management screen for managing the crew.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a crew management screen according to the present embodiment. The illustrated crew management screen G10 is a management screen that can list information about the crew owned by the user, the assignment status to the team, and the like. In the crew management screen G10, tabs TAB1 to TAB are displayed side by side in the upper direction. The tabs TAB 1 to 8 have a function as an operator for switching which group's crew information is displayed. In the tab TAB1, information on crews not assigned to a group is displayed. The tab TAB2 displays information on crews assigned to the development team. In the tab TAB3, information on crews assigned to the food group is displayed. The tab TAB4 displays information on crews assigned to the medical team. The tab TAB5 displays information on crews assigned to the base development team. In the tab TAB6, information on crews assigned to the base defense team is displayed. The tab TAB7 displays information on crews assigned to the search team. The tab TAB8 displays information on crews assigned to all teams. A mark indicating each group is displayed on each of the tabs TAB2 to TAB7. On the other hand, a mark indicating that the team is not assigned to the team is displayed on the tab TAB1, and a mark indicating that the crews of all the teams are displayed is displayed on the tab TAB8.

  When the user performs an operation (for example, a tap operation) to select any of the tabs TAB1 to TAB, information corresponding to the selected tab is an area f10 below the tabs TAB1 to 8 on the crew management screen G10. Is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, since the tab TAB8 is selected, information on crews assigned to all teams is displayed. The region f10 is divided into three regions: a left region f11, a central region f12, and a right region f13.

[Crew selection]
In the left region f11, a crew list is displayed as a crew selection screen. Here, all the crews owned by the user are displayed as a list, but when any of the tabs TAB 2 to 7 is selected, a list of only the crews belonging to the group of the selected tab is displayed. Is done. For example, it is possible to manage up to about 40 crew members. When the tab TAB1 is selected, a list of only crews not assigned to the group is displayed. If there are many crews that cannot be displayed on one screen, a part of the crews that are owned is displayed, and the part that is displayed by operating the scroll bar SB is moved and hidden. Can be displayed.

  In addition, among the crews displayed in the list, a mark (tabs TAB2 to TAB2) is displayed on the left side of the crew names (“NPC NAME1”, “NPC NAME2”,...). 7) is displayed. On the left side of the name of a crew that is not currently assigned to any team, a mark indicating that the crew is not assigned to the team (a mark of the same type as the mark displayed on the tab TAB1) is displayed. For example, a crew whose name is “NPC NAME1” indicates that it currently belongs to the development team.

  In addition, a cross mark displayed on the right side of the crew name indicates that the crew is injured or sick. A cross mark is not displayed to the right of the names of crews who are not injured or ill. The severity of injury or illness may be indicated by the type or intensity of the color of the cross mark or the size of the cross mark. For example, when the severity of injury or illness is low, a “yellow” cross mark may be used, and as the severity increases, a “orange → red (most serious state)” cross mark may be used. Injured and sick crews have a reduced basic ability value, which can reduce the success rate of the mission. Treating injuries and illnesses increases the success rate of the mission. Injuries and illnesses can be treated by consuming items of pharmaceuticals (such as therapeutic agents).

[Crew Information]
Information about the crew selected from the list of crews displayed in the left region f11 is displayed in the central region f12. In the example shown in the figure, a crew whose name is “NPC NAME1” (at the top of the list) is selected, and information on the crew is displayed in the center area f12. An area f121 in the area f12 displays a crew image (an image of a face, etc.) and a crew name ("NPC NAME1") below the crew image. The name of the crew may be displayed with a word indicating the characteristics of the crew (in this case, “Tone”). Also, on the left side of the crew image, information indicating the health status of the crew is displayed. In the illustrated example, the states of “bacterial infection” and “fatigue” are displayed, and the health state is not preferable (for example, displayed in red).

  In the center region f12, “LIFE”, “SURVIVE”, and “CONDITION” are displayed in the region f122 as information indicating the state of the crew. “LIFE” indicates a hungry state. For example, “LIFE 50%” indicates that only half of the satiety state (100%) is satisfied. The more hungry a crew is, the less likely it is to achieve mission results and a greater chance of getting sick. “SURVIVE” indicates the number of days since the crew became a friend. For example, “SURVIVE 1day” indicates that one day has passed since the crew became a friend. “CONDITION” represents a health condition index in color. For example, it is “blue” when the health state is the best, and changes from “blue → green → yellow → orange → red (worst state)” as it gets worse. In the example shown in the figure, “CONDITION” is displayed in red. In addition, on the upper side of the display of “LIFE”, “SURVIVE”, and “CONDITION”, an explanatory text that comprehensively represents them (here, “motivation is low and work cannot be expected”) is displayed. .

[Hint information for assignment destination selection]
In the central area f12, the area f123 displays information that serves as a hint when the user decides the assignment destination of the crew. That is, the hint is information that can be used to estimate the influence on the mission performance to be performed by the crew. “Work history” is the history of the occupation that the crew has taken so far. Here, “PMC: Private Military Company (PMC)” is displayed. This is a hint for the assignment destination. In addition to the above, there are various occupations displayed in the work history, such as welders, surveyors, agricultural workers, civil workers, cooks, nurses, divers, and teachers. Teams related to work history tend to be more appropriate. There are work histories that are not related to any group. In addition, there are work histories that are difficult to understand.
In addition, information related to personality is displayed below the work history. In the example shown in the figure, “When it is in good condition, it seems that it is in good condition.” In such a case, it is suggested that maintaining high motivation makes it easy to produce high results.

In addition to the personality information, personality related to the crew combination, personality related to assignment to the team, and the like may be displayed.
Examples of the display of personality regarding the crew combination include the following.
・ Display example: “It seems to like communication with the opposite sex”.
→ In the case of this character, the more the same sex is in the same group, the higher the motivation and achievement.
・ Display example: “It seems to be difficult to communicate with the opposite sex”.
→ In this case, the less the opposite sex is in the same group, the higher the motivation and achievement.
-Display example: “It is the type that prefers to act alone or with a small number of people”.
→ In this case, the team with a small number of people is more motivated and successful.
・ Display example: “It is the type that likes the action with many people”.
→ In the case of this character, a team with a large number of people is more motivated and successful.
-Display example: “It seems to be easily influenced by the surroundings, good or bad”.
→ In the case of this character, the motivation and achievements of other crews will be high if the other crews are highly motivated.
-Display example: “It seems to be a type that pulls around”
→ In the case of this personality, if there is no crew of the same personality, motivation and results will be high.
-Display example: “It seems to be an obedient type”.
→ In the case of this character, motivation and results will be higher if there is a type that pulls around.

Examples of the display of personality related to assignment to a group include the following.
-Display example: “It seems to suit your sex to sit on one job.”
→ In this case, the longer the assigned time, the easier it is for the team to produce results.
-Display example: “It seems that there is a strong desire to try various jobs”.
→ In this case, motivation will increase if the assigned group is changed regularly.

[motivation]
In the center region f12, in the region f124, information on motivation (for example, motivation value change history) is displayed. The factors that change the motivation include aptitude (degree of suitability) for each crew mission, Status of other crews (number of other crews belonging to the same team, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, etc.), elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, change of assigned team, crew There are health conditions, etc. For example, the higher the appropriate value indicating the suitability for the mission, the higher the motivation. The higher the appropriate value or the higher the motivation, the higher the mission results. High achievement means that the quantity and quality of weapons and items acquired through production, etc. are increased, the amount of resources required for production is reduced, the illness and injury of player characters and crews are cured quickly, and there are few For example, defending against enemy invasion with damage.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the motivation display of the area f124 on the crew management screen shown in FIG. The vertical axis is the motivation value and the horizontal axis is the time axis, so that the change in motivation over time is displayed. On the vertical axis, the upward direction is the + direction (the direction in which the motivation value increases). The value of motivation is updated periodically (for example, every 30 minutes), the right side is new information, and the right end is the current motivation. The time when it is regularly updated may be based on real time, or may be based on the time in the game being timed in the game. In the illustrated motivation display example, the motivation gradually decreases with time. Motivation affects mission outcomes. The higher the result, the higher the result. The mark M1 displayed at the time t1 (for example, 3 hours ago) indicates a development team, and since then, this crew has been assigned to the development team. Here, the motivation after that has gradually increased due to being assigned to a team (development team) that is more suitable than the team to which it belonged. For example, the motivation gradually reflects the suitability of the crew as time passes after the crew is assigned. The suitability of the crew may be reflected in the motivation immediately after the crew is assigned. Further, the mark M2 displayed at the time t2 (for example, two hours ago) indicates that the patient is injured or sick. The color of the mark M2 indicates the severity of injury or illness. The motivation after that has been lowered due to injury and illness. For example, in the case of an injury or illness, the motivation may suddenly decrease, or the motivation may gradually decrease depending on the degree of injury or illness. The point indicating the motivation value updated periodically (for example, every 30 minutes) may also indicate the degree of goodness depending on the type of color. For example, points indicating motivation may be displayed in order of “blue → green → yellow → orange → red (worst state)” in order from the best.

  If motivation is lowered by changing the assignment destination, it is likely that the assignment destination is not appropriate. On the other hand, if motivation goes up, there is a high possibility that it is more appropriate than the previous assignment. In addition, there are some crew members who do not perform their proper suitability unless their health condition is maintained above a certain level, so users can manage their health condition and observe changes in motivation while thinking about an appropriate assignment destination from that crew. We will decide the destination.

[Mission results]
Returning to FIG. 2, in the area f <b> 13 on the right side, information on the mission performance results by the selected crew (the crew displayed in the area f <b> 11) is displayed. Specifically, as information on the performance results when the selected crew is assigned to each team, an evaluation value based on the mission results of each crew in each team (hereinafter referred to as “result performance evaluation value”). Say) is displayed. For example, for each group, the number of members (crew) belonging to the group and the result evaluation value of the crew in the group are displayed. For example, the achievement result evaluation value is a value based on the cumulative result of missions by the crew when belonging to the group, and “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” in descending order of evaluation. , “E” is divided into five levels. In the example shown in the figure, the “development group” indicates that the number of crew members is two, and the result performance evaluation value of the crew in this group is “B”. In addition, the “food group” indicates that the number of crew members is 4, and that the performance result evaluation value of the crew members in this group is “D”. Note that the “medical team”, “base development team”, “base defense team”, and “search team” have 0 crew members and have never been assigned to them, so the actual performance evaluation value "-" Is displayed. The “result achievement evaluation value” may be an evaluation value based on the results of all the members when the crew belongs to the group, that is, an evaluation value of the group.

  That is, the suitability (appropriate value) for the mission itself (in other words, the potential of the crew) is not reflected in the evaluation value, but the actual result is reflected in the evaluation value. Therefore, even if a crew member is assigned to an appropriate team, the actual result varies depending on the compatibility with the other members of the team and the health condition of the crew, so the result performance evaluation value may vary. Also, the result achievement evaluation value is determined by, for example, a cumulative result achievement of the mission. The cumulative total is the total value of the cumulative total of the mission results within a certain period. For this reason, even if a crew is assigned to a reasonably high team, the evaluation value is initially low, and as the mission results increase with time, the evaluation value increases. Note that the result achievement evaluation value may not be the total of the achievement results of the mission, and may be, for example, the maximum value obtained by quantifying the achievements of the previous missions. Further, a result obtained by quantifying the number of successes or failures of the mission may be used as the result achievement evaluation value.

  Since the mission is carried out by the team, the team's ability will improve the mission's results (production and quality of weapons and items), but the team's ability was basically assigned to the team. Decided based on aptitude equivalent to crew abilities. (For example, determined by the sum of appropriate values). Not limited to this, the team's ability may be determined by the skills of the crew. For example, skills to reduce resources required for production by 10%, skills to increase the appropriate value of other crew members belonging to the same team, skills to increase motivation of opposite crew members belonging to the same team, etc. The crew's ability may fluctuate because a crew with

[Hardware configuration of game device]
Next, a hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment. A game device 10 shown in the figure is a computer device that executes game processing of a game, and is a home game machine, a personal computer (PC), an arcade game machine installed in a game center or the like, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone. A personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet PC, or the like can be applied. In the present embodiment, the game apparatus 10 will be described as a consumer game machine. For example, the game apparatus 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, and an input / output interface 14.

  The communication unit 12 communicates with a server device (not shown) connected via the Internet. For example, the communication unit 12 acquires a game program for performing game processing and update data from the server device. Moreover, the communication part 12 transmits the play result of a game to a server apparatus as needed. Note that in a game where a plurality of users play cooperatively in the same field using each game device 10 such as multiplayer, at least a part of the game processing is performed on the server device, so the game device 10 is necessary. The game process is executed while communicating with the server device as needed.

  The storage unit 13 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), and a ROM (Read-Only Memory). Stores programs and data for performing game processing. Further, the storage unit 13 may have a configuration in which a storage medium such as a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, or a memory card can be mounted. For example, by mounting a DVD-ROM storing game programs, data, and the like, the storage unit 13 may read the game programs, data, and the like and store them in the RAM.

  The input / output interface 14 includes a video output terminal, an audio output terminal, and an input terminal for a controller signal for operation. A game image (for example, a game play image) generated by the game device 10 is output via the input / output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30 (see FIG. 5).

  The CPU 11 functions as a control center that controls each unit included in the game apparatus 10. For example, the CPU 11 executes a game process based on a game program stored in the storage unit 13. Each hardware configuration of the above-described game apparatus 10 is connected to be communicable with each other via a bus.

[Game system configuration]
Next, the configuration of a game system using the game apparatus 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. The illustrated game system 1 includes a game device 10, and a display device 30 and an input device 50 that are connected to the game device 10 as external devices (peripheral devices).

  The display device 30 can be a home television device, a monitor device (a display device connected to a PC, or the like). For example, the display device 30 includes a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display panel, and the like as a display for displaying information such as images and texts. The display device 30 is configured to include a speaker that outputs sound. The display device 30 may be an HMD (Head Mounted Display). In addition, the display device 30 may be configured integrally with the game device 10. Further, the speaker may not be included in the display device 30 and may be configured as another external device (peripheral device).

  The input device 50 is a controller that receives an operation of a user who plays a game on the game device 10 and includes, for example, a plurality of operation buttons.

[Functional configuration of game device]
The game apparatus 10 includes a control unit 110 as a functional configuration realized by the CPU 11 executing a game program stored in the storage unit 13. In addition, the storage unit 13 is configured to store data used in game processing, as a virtual space data storage unit 131, a character data storage unit 132, an item data storage unit 133, a play data storage unit 134, A mission data storage unit 135 and a team data storage unit 136 are provided. First, each configuration of the storage unit 13 will be described in detail.

  The virtual space data storage unit 131 stores field data of a 3D virtual space that is a game space. For example, the virtual space data storage unit 131 stores the coordinates (field coordinates) of the 3D virtual space and the 3D data constituting the field situation in association with each other. The virtual space data storage unit 131 stores map data corresponding to fields in the 3D space. For example, in map data, a map image representing a field situation in two dimensions (2D), map coordinates, and field coordinates are associated with each other.

  The character data storage unit 132 stores data related to characters that can be selected as player characters to be operated by the user, data related to enemy NPCs appearing in the field, and the like. When an enemy NPC is captured by a user, it can also be a crew performing the user's mission. For example, the character data storage unit 132 indicates a character ID (identification information for identifying a character), a character name, a character image, a character ability, etc. as data (player character data) relating to a character that can be selected as a player character. Parameters are stored in association with each other. Further, the character data storage unit 132 stores NPC ID (identification information for identifying NPC), an NPC name, an NPC image, a parameter indicating the NPC capability, and the like as NPC related data (NPC data). Has been.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a data example of NPC data according to the present embodiment. In the illustrated NPC data, an NPC ID, an NPC name, an NPC image, and an NPC parameter are associated. The NPC parameters include information indicating NPC ability such as combat power and skill, and NPC state such as HP and illness / injury state. The NPC name may include information indicating the characteristics of the NPC in addition to the name of the NPC. The HP is updated as the game progresses. The state of illness / injury may be stored together with information indicating the severity, date / time information on illness or injury, and the like. Further, the NPC parameter includes an aptitude value indicating aptitude for the mission, and information on the work history and personality of the crew. The suitability value is set for each NPC for each mission (for example, one of suitability values “A ++, A +, B, C, D, E” set in descending order of suitability). Has been. For example, suitability values for each mission are set for each team corresponding to each mission (for example, “development team: A, food group: B, medical team: A, base development team: A, base Defense team: D, search team: D "). The aptitude value indicating aptitude for the mission may be represented by a numerical value, and may be a larger numerical value as the aptitude degree is higher, and a smaller numerical value as the aptitude degree is lower. The work history and personality are used when generating information that can be used as a hint when the user decides where to assign the crew. As described above, the personality includes a personality related to the crew combination (personal character 1), a personality related to assignment to the group (personal character 2) and the like. Motivation stores motivation history information. Motivation is determined by the suitability of the crew for the mission and predetermined factors related to the crew (compatibility with other crews, etc.), and varies with the crew's condition and the passage of time. For example, the motivation history information “motivation history information“ “History 1” and motivation history information “History 2” updated regularly (for example, every 30 minutes) for displaying motivation on the crew management screen G10 (FIG. 2) are stored. “History 2” is generated by sampling a value corresponding to a motivation value at a constant time interval (for example, every 30 minutes) from the motivation history of “history 1”. “History 1” is associated with the motivation value and the update date and time when the motivation value is updated (determined) according to a change in a predetermined factor. The “history 2” is associated with a motivation value and a sampling date and time (for example, a 30 minute interval) sampled from “history 1” at regular time intervals (for example, 30 minute intervals).

  The item data storage unit 133 stores data related to items that can be acquired in the game. Items include weapons that can improve player characters and NPC abilities (combat power), food that affects searchable time, therapeutics to treat injuries and illnesses, and HP recovery Recovery drugs, etc. are included. The items also include materials, plants, parts, resources, and the like that are used to create processed products (for example, weapons) that can be used in the game.

  In the play data storage unit 134, data relating to the play such as data relating to the player character selected by the user, parameter data changing during play, data of owned NPCs and items, history of the movement path of the player character, etc. Is stored in association with.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of proprietary data stored in the play data storage unit 134. As shown in the figure, in the possession data, the user ID, the information of the NPC owned by the user (for example, the NPC ID), and the user possesses as the data of the NPC or item owned by the user. Item information (for example, item ID) is associated. The NPC owned by the user is, for example, an NPC captured when the user is searching for a field by operating the player character, that is, a crew. Note that several NPCs owned by the user may be set in advance, or may be given at a predetermined timing (for example, a campaign or event performed in connection with a game). An upper limit (for example, up to 40 people) may be provided for the number of crews that can be owned by the user. Moreover, the item which the user owns is the item which is set as what is owned from the beginning at the time of playing among the items memorize | stored in the item data storage part 133, or while the user is playing Items acquired, items produced by crews assigned to the team, and the like.

  The mission data storage unit 135 stores mission data related to missions. Mission options (groups) that the user is allowed to perform are generated based on the mission data. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of mission data stored in the mission data storage unit 135. As shown in the figure, the mission data is associated with a team ID (identification information for identifying the team) for each mission, a mission type (group type) of each team, a mission content of each team, and the like. The mission type is the type of mission of each group, for example, a development group, a food group, a medical group, a base development group, a base defense group, a search group, and the like. The content of the mission is the content of the mission carried out by each group. For example, the content of the mission of the “development group” includes information on “development and production of weapon items” (type of weapon, necessary for development and production) Material, period, etc.) are stored.

  The team data storage unit 136 stores team data related to the team that performs the mission. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of team data stored in the team data storage unit 136. As shown in the figure, the group data includes the user ID of the user, the group ID of the group of the user, the mission type of the group, the members assigned to the group (NPC ID), the assigned date and time of each member, Values indicating ability, motivation of each member (crew), results, results, etc. are associated. A team's ability is a value based on the suitability of the crew assigned to that team (for example, the sum of suitability values). The sum of aptitude values may be the sum of numerical values (preset values) corresponding to each rank when the aptitude value is a rank, or the sum of the numerical values when the aptitude value is a numerical value. There may be. The result contains the mission result of the crew. The result record stores a result record evaluation value based on a cumulative result of missions by crew members belonging to the group.

  Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 110 will be described in detail. The control unit 110 controls game processing based on user operation information acquired via the input / output interface 14, and generates a game image output as video from the input / output interface 14, game sound output as sound, and the like. For example, the control unit 110 includes an input unit 111, a character control unit 112, an NPC selection unit 113, a mission selection unit 114, a parameter control unit 115, a mission control unit 116, a search play control unit 117, and a display. And a control unit 118.

  The input unit 111 acquires operation information (information indicating the operation content of the user) output from the input device 50 based on a user operation via the input / output interface 14.

  When the user performs an operation related to the activity of the player character on the input device 50, the character control unit 112 controls the activity of the player character in the field based on the operation information input to the input unit 111. The activity of the player character is a general action of the player character, and is a general term for movement and movement. The movement is an action (motion) associated with an attack, defense, or action (pick up, throw away, open, close, etc.) on an item or object existing in the field. For example, the character control unit 112 moves the player character in the field based on a user operation.

  The NPC selection unit 113 selects a crew to perform a mission from among the crews (NPCs) owned by the user based on the user's operation. For example, the NPC selection unit 113 selects a crew to perform a mission by selecting a crew and assigning it to a group on the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. For example, in the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2, the user selects a crew from the list of crews displayed in the left area f11, and then the mission results of each team displayed in the right area f13. When an operation for selecting a group to be assigned is performed with reference to, a dialog for confirming whether or not to execute assignment to the selected group is displayed. Then, when the user performs an operation to select assignment execution, the NPC selection unit 113 assigns the selected crew to the selected team, and selects the crew to perform the mission of the team.

  The mission selection unit 114 selects a mission to be performed by the crew from a plurality of missions based on a user operation. For example, the mission selection unit 114 selects the mission of the assigned team as a mission to be performed by the crew when the crew is assigned to any of the plurality of teams as described above.

  The parameter control unit 115 controls various parameters indicating the ability, state, and characteristics of the player character and NPC. For example, the parameter control unit 115 sets the motivation value based on the suitability value of the crew (NPC) that affects the performance of the mission selected by the mission selection portion 114 and a predetermined factor related to the crew other than the suitability value. decide. The influence regarding the execution of the mission is, for example, the influence on the mission result (results, etc.), the influence on the resources necessary for the mission, and the like. Specifically, the impact related to the execution of the mission includes the success rate assumed when the mission is executed, the success / failure result when the mission is executed, and what is obtained when the mission is successful (for example, item type) And the number, the type and number of the developed bases, etc.), the estimated required time (required time) required to execute the mission, and the amount of resources (resources, etc.) required to execute the mission. The aptitude value is a value (for example, any one of “A ++, A +, B, C, D, E”) indicating the aptitude (degree of aptitude) for the crew's mission. For example, as shown in the NPC data in FIG. Each value corresponding to each mission is set in advance for each NPC. As described above, this suitability value is not disclosed to the user and is not displayed on the game screen (such as the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2). Predetermined factors include the health of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, the number of other crews belonging to the same team (number of team members ), Change of assigned team, character set for the crew, friendship with the player character, and the like. The parameter control unit 115 refers to the NPC parameters of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6) and the team data stored in the team data storage unit 136 (see FIG. 9). The motivation value is determined based on the suitability value for the mission and the predetermined factor.

  For example, the parameter control unit 115 updates the motivation value from time to time based on changes in predetermined factors, such as when a crew member is changed or when a crew member is changed. To do. As an example, the parameter control unit 115 determines the motivation value in accordance with the change timing of a predetermined factor, and the motivation history information “history 1” of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6). ). Note that the parameter control unit 115 may periodically update the motivation value.

  Based on the motivation of the crew assigned to the team, the mission control unit 116 controls the influence (for example, the influence of the mission result) regarding the mission performance of the crew. For example, the mission control unit 116 determines the success or failure of the mission based on the suitability value and motivation of the crew belonging to the team. Type and number, type and number of developed bases), estimated required time (necessary time) required for mission execution, amount of resources (resources, etc.) required for mission execution, etc.

  The search play control unit 117 controls search play by the player character. For example, the search play control unit 117 includes the field data of the 3D virtual space stored in the virtual space data storage unit 131, the coordinates (field coordinates) of the current position of the player character whose activity is controlled by the character control unit 112, and Based on the orientation, a view field image is displayed in which a state in the field when the user performs an operation is displayed. Further, various events (appearance of enemy NPC, battle, item acquisition, etc.) are generated in the field according to the activity of the player character, and a search result is generated. Further, the search play control unit 117 generates a map image of the field being searched based on the map information stored in the virtual space data storage unit 131.

  The display control unit 118 generates a game image to be displayed on a game screen such as a play screen for search play on which a view field image and a map image generated by the search play control unit 117 are displayed, and a crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. Then, the generated game image is output via the input / output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30. For example, on the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2), the display control unit 118 displays a crew list for selecting a crew to perform a mission, crew information, a mission achievement result, and the like. In the crew information, information such as crew status information, motivation values associated with the crew, crew history, personality, and the like are displayed. Specifically, the display control unit 118 includes possession data (see FIG. 7) stored in the play data storage unit 134, team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136, and a character data storage unit. Referring to the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in 132, a crew list, crew information, mission achievements, etc. are displayed.

  For example, the display control unit 118 displays the motivation history updated by the parameter control unit 115. For example, the display control unit 118 updates and displays the motivation value updated by the parameter control unit 115 periodically (for example, every 30 minutes). Specifically, the display control unit 118 determines the motivation value at a constant time interval (for example, every 30 minutes) from the motivation history information “history 1” (see FIG. 6) of the NPC data updated by the parameter control unit 115. The motivation history information “History 2” (see FIG. 6) is updated by sampling a value corresponding to. Then, when there is a display request for the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2), the display control unit 118 generates a display image including the motivation history based on “history 2” and displays it on the crew management screen G10.

  The display control unit 118 may update “History 2” with the passage of time in parallel with the update by the parameter control unit 115, or when there is a request to display the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2). In addition, “history 2” may be updated at least for the period necessary for display. Further, “history 2” does not have to be stored in the NPC data, and the display control unit 118, when requested to display the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2), has a certain time interval from “history 1” ( For example, a display image including a motivation history may be generated by sampling a value corresponding to a motivation value at intervals of 30 minutes).

  Further, the display control unit 118 displays information indicating a change in the motivation value updated by the parameter control unit 115 when displaying the motivation history. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the display control unit 118 may display the motivation values that are periodically updated in a graph on the time axis. Further, the display control unit 118 may display the value of motivation that is periodically updated together with an arrow (“↑” or “↓”) indicating a change (increase or decrease).

  In addition to the motivation history, the display control unit 118 may display information related to changes in predetermined factors related to the crew other than the aptitude value. The information regarding the change in the predetermined factor may be information regarding the type of mission (for example, information indicating the team to which the assignment is assigned), or information regarding the state of the crew (for example, indicating that an injury or illness has been incurred). Information). For example, the display control unit 118 refers to the member (NPC ID) and assignment date / time of the team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136, and is newly assigned to the team or the destination When the team changes, a mark indicating the type of team (see mark M1 in FIG. 3) may be displayed together with a point indicating the motivation value at that time. In addition, the display control unit 118 refers to the illness / injury state of the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and the injured / illness is worsened. Sometimes, a mark indicating injury or illness (see mark M2 in FIG. 3) may be displayed at that time.

  In addition, the display control unit 118 displays information (hint) that can estimate the influence on the performance of the mission to be performed by the crew in association with the crew on the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2). For example, the display control unit 118 refers to the NPC parameters (work history, personality, etc.) of the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and information on the crew work history and the crew personality (crew Personality related to the combination of characters, personality related to assignment to the group, etc.) are displayed as hints. This hint is information that can be used as a clue in addition to motivation when the user selects a mission to be performed by the crew.

Next, an operation of processing related to generation and display of crew motivation information according to the present embodiment will be described.
[Motivation information generation process]
First, with reference to FIG. 10, the operation of the motivation information generation process for determining the motivation value of the crew executed by the control unit 110 of the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of motivation information generation processing according to the present embodiment.

  Control unit 110 determines whether or not a predetermined factor related to the crew has changed (step S100). Predetermined factors include the health status of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, and the number of other crews belonging to the same team. (Group affiliation), change of assigned team, personality set for crew, friendship with player character, and the like. When it is determined that there is no change in the predetermined factor regarding the crew (NO), the control unit 110 executes the process of step S110 again.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined factor related to the crew has changed (YES), the control unit 110 stores the NPC parameters (see FIG. 6) of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 and the group data storage. With reference to the team data stored in the part 136 (see FIG. 9), the motivation value is determined based on the suitability value of the crew for the mission and the predetermined factor (step S102). Further, when determining the motivation value, the control unit 110 associates the motivation value and the date with the motivation history information “history 1” (see FIG. 6) of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132. (Step S104).

  For example, when a crew is assigned to a team for the first time, the suitability value of the crew for the assigned team's mission and the predetermined factors (health status of the crew, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, the same team) The motivation value is determined based on the number of other crew members belonging to the group (number of members of the team). Also, after being assigned, the time elapsed since the crew was assigned to the team, changes in the health of the crew, changes in other crew of the team, changes in the number of other crew in the team, The motivation value is determined again and the motivation value is updated by changing the crew member's team. The elapsed time after the crew is assigned to the team is set in advance so that the motivation value changes at regular time intervals (for example, 30 minutes), for example.

  In this manner, the control unit 110 determines the motivation value of the crew according to the timing at which a predetermined factor related to the crew has changed, and the determined motivation history is stored in the character data storage unit 132. The history information “history 1” of motivation of NPC data is stored.

[Motivation history display processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the operation of the motivation history display process for displaying the motivation history of the crew executed by the control unit 110 of the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the motivation history display process according to the present embodiment.

  When one crew is selected from the crew list in the area f11 by the user's operation on the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 110 acquires operation information indicating the selected crew (step S200). .

  Next, the control unit 110 refers to the NPC data stored in the parameter control unit 115 and is based on the motivation history information “history 1” (see FIG. 6) associated with the selected crew (NPC). The motivation history information “history 2” (see FIG. 6) is updated. For example, from the motivation history information “history 1” associated with the selected crew (NPC), the control unit 110 determines the period (for example, the past four hours from the current time) for displaying the motivation history on the crew management screen G10. A value corresponding to the motivation value at a certain time interval (for example, every 30 minutes) is sampled for up to 30 minutes before), and the motivation history of the sampled motivation value and the sampling date and time (for example, the date and time at 30 minute intervals) Information “history 2” is stored (step S202).

  Then, the control unit 110 generates a display image (see FIG. 3) including the motivation history based on the motivation history information “history 2” and displays it on the crew management screen G10 (step S204). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the control unit 110 displays motivation values that are periodically updated in a graph on the time axis. In addition, the control unit 110 refers to the member (NPC ID) of the team data (see FIG. 9) and the assigned date and time stored in the team data storage unit 136, and when the new data is assigned to the team or the assignment destination When the team changes, a mark indicating the motivation value at that time and a mark indicating the type of the team (see mark M1 in FIG. 3) are displayed. Further, the control unit 110 refers to the illness / injury state of the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and when the injury / illness is worsened or the injured / illness is worsened. In addition, a mark indicating injury or illness (see mark M2 in FIG. 3) is displayed at that time.

  In this manner, the control unit 110 can display information on motivation of the selected crew on the crew management screen G10.

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes the display control unit 118 and the parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit). The display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information indicating motivation (an example of an index value) associated with a crew (NPC). The parameter control unit 115 determines motivation based on the suitability of the crew (NPC) that affects the performance of the mission and predetermined factors related to the crew (NPC) other than the suitability. Motivation is an example of an index value. The index value can, for example, infer (estimate) a target value (for example, a non-disclosure aptitude value or a mission result determined based on the aptitude value). It does not represent the value directly.

  The aptitude described above is, for example, an aptitude value indicating the aptitude (degree of aptitude) of the crew (for example, any of aptitude values “A ++, A +, B, C, D, E” set in descending order of aptitude). For example, as shown in the NPC data in FIG. 6, each value corresponding to each mission is preset for each NPC. Note that the aptitude value indicating aptitude for the mission is not limited to those distinguished by ranks such as “A ++, A +, B, C, D, E”. For example, the aptitude value may be represented by a numerical value, and may be a larger numerical value as the aptitude degree is higher, and may be a smaller numerical value as the aptitude degree is lower. The aptitude may be a work history. The predetermined factors mentioned above are, for example, the health status of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, the change of the assigned team, and the like.

  Thereby, the game apparatus 10 presents the crew motivation in consideration of the suitability and other factors other than the suitability to the user, not the suitability for the mission, and the user advances the game with the clue motivation as a clue. Therefore, it is possible to improve the taste of the game and thus improve the game. For example, the game apparatus 10 may cause the user to think about which mission the crew is suitable for performing, or which crew is appropriate for the mission based on the crew's motivation. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

  The suitability value (information indicating suitability) of the crew (NPC) is not disclosed to the user. As a result, the game apparatus 10 does not disclose to the user the suitability of the crew for the mission, and the indirect parameter of motivation for the user to determine which crew should perform which mission in order to improve the mission results. Since it can be made to guess by using as a hint, it is possible to improve the taste of the game and thus improve the game.

  In addition, the game apparatus 10 includes an NPC selection unit 113 that selects a crew (NPC) for performing a mission from a plurality of crews (NPC) based on a user operation.

  Accordingly, when the game apparatus 10 causes the crew to select a mission to be performed, the user can make the user think about which mission the crew is suitable for performing based on the crew's motivation. A high-quality game can be provided.

  In addition, the game apparatus 10 includes a mission selection unit 114 that selects a mission to be performed by a crew (NPC) from a plurality of missions based on a user operation. The parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit) has an aptitude that affects the performance of the mission selected by the mission selection unit 114 among the aptitudes of the crew (NPC) for each of a plurality of missions. Motivation (an example of an index value) is determined based on predetermined factors related to the crew (NPC).

  Accordingly, when the game apparatus 10 causes the crew to select a mission to be performed, the user can make the user think about which mission is suitable for the mission based on the crew's motivation. A high-quality game can be provided.

  For example, the mission selection unit 114 assigns the mission of the assigned team to the crew (NPC) by assigning the crew (NPC) to one of the plurality of teams (an example of the group) that performs each of the plurality of missions. Select the mission you want to perform.

  Thereby, since the game apparatus 10 performs a mission in the group by the user assigning the crew to the group, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, the number of other crews belonging to the same team ( The group information about the group (such as the number of members of the group) can also influence the mission performance, and can provide a game that is not monotonous and has a high preference.

  The game apparatus 10 may determine the motivation of the crew based on a predetermined factor of the crew other than the suitability of the crew for the mission. For example, the game apparatus 10 does not consider aptitude, and the team information about the team such as compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, the number of other crews belonging to the same team (number of team members), etc. Based on the above, the motivation of the crew may be determined. Specifically, the game apparatus 10 includes a display control unit 118, a mission selection unit 114, and a parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit). The display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information indicating motivation (an example of an index value) associated with a crew (NPC). The mission selection unit 114 assigns the first crew (NPC) to one of the groups (an example of a group) corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on the user's operation. Select the mission you want to perform. The parameter control unit 115 is a group information (an example of group information) related to the relationship between the other second crew (NPC) belonging to the group to which the first crew (NPC) is assigned and the first crew (NPC). ) And influences the execution of the mission set by the mission selection unit 114 and predetermined factors related to the first crew (NPC) or the second crew (NPC) other than the team information. To determine motivation (an example of an index value).

Group information (an example of group information) is information related to the relationship between a crew (NPC) belonging to the same group (here, a team) and another crew (NPC). For example, information associated with a crew And information based on a combination of information associated with other crews, or information based on a combination of information associated with crews and information on other crews.
Information based on a combination of information associated with a crew and information associated with another crew is, for example, information based on the personality set for the crew belonging to the same team, and other information belonging to the same team. Information about compatibility with crews. The compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team may be calculated based on, for example, the number of other crews having a personality corresponding to the preference set for the crew, the degree of preference, and the like. In addition, the compatibility may be calculated based on the presence or absence of other crews with the same personality if the crew is of a type that pulls around, or if the crew is of an obedient type It may be calculated based on the presence or absence of other crew members having a personality type that pulls around.
Information based on a combination of information associated with a crew and information on other crews is, for example, information on the number of other crews belonging to the same team (number of team members). For example, if the crew is of a type that prefers to act alone or with a small number of people or a type of person that prefers to act with a large number of people, the mission depends on the number of other crew members (number of members of the team) belonging to the same team. It may be possible to influence the performance.
The predetermined factors mentioned above include, for example, the health status of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, the change of the assigned team, the friendship with the player character, or the suitability of the crew for the mission. is there. For example, the parameter control unit 115 refers to the NPC parameters (see FIG. 6) of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 and the team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136. The motivation value is determined based on the information on the relationship with other crew members (NPCs) belonging to the same group and the predetermined factor.

  Thereby, the game apparatus 10 presents the crew motivation considering the team information such as compatibility with other crew belonging to the same team and other factors other than the team information to the user. The game is advanced with the motivation of the above as a clue, so that the game's taste can be improved, and thus the game property can be improved. For example, the game apparatus 10 can make a user think about which mission the crew is suitable for performing based on the motivation of the crew based on the team information and other factors. A game can be offered.

  Further, the game apparatus 10 includes a mission control unit 116 that controls the influence on the execution of the crew (NPC) mission based on the motivation (an example of the index value) of the crew (NPC).

  Thereby, the game apparatus 10 provides a highly interesting game in which the mission progresses based on the crew's motivation, and the user guesses the mission's outcome based on the crew's motivation and proceeds with the game. be able to.

  The parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit) updates motivation (an example of an index value) based on the change in the predetermined factor. Then, the display control unit 118 periodically updates the motivation value updated by the parameter control unit 115 (for example, every 30 minutes) and causes the display device 30 (an example of the display unit) to display the motivation value.

  Thereby, the game device 10 can present the latest motivation of the crew to the user periodically. Therefore, the user can advance the game while considering the latest motivation of the crew.

  For example, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of the display unit) to display a history of motivation (an example of the index value) updated by the parameter control unit 115 (an example of the index value control unit).

  Thereby, since the game apparatus 10 presents the trend of crew motivation to the user, the user can advance the game while watching not only the crew's current motivation but also the trend of motivation from the past. A high game can be provided.

  Further, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of the display unit) to display information indicating a change in motivation (an example of the index value) updated by the parameter control unit 115 (an example of the index value control unit). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the display control unit 118 may display the motivation values that are periodically updated in a graph on the time axis. Further, the display control unit 118 may display the value of motivation that is periodically updated together with an arrow (“↑” or “↓”) indicating a change (increase or decrease).

  Thereby, the game device 10 can easily show the trend of crew motivation to the user.

  In addition to the history of motivation (an example of an index value), the display control unit 118 displays information related to the change in the predetermined factor.

  Thereby, the game device 10 can present to the user the factors regarding the variation of the motivation of the crew in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, the information relating to the change in the predetermined factor is information relating to the type of mission (for example, information indicating the group to which the mission is assigned).

  Thereby, since the game apparatus 10 can easily show to the user the change in motivation due to the change of the team to which the crew is assigned, whether or not the assignment change was a suitable selection can be easily determined by the user. Can be confirmed. In addition, the information regarding the change of the predetermined factor may be information regarding the state of the crew (for example, information indicating that the crew member has suffered an injury or illness). In this case, the game apparatus 10 can take appropriate measures such as, for example, the user treating a crew injury or illness.

  In addition, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of the display unit) to display information that can be estimated to have an effect on the performance of the mission that the crew (NPC) performs. The information that can be guessed includes information regarding the crew's work history, the personality of the crew (such as the personality of the crew combination, the personality of the assignment to the team, etc.).

  Thereby, when the user selects a mission to be performed by the crew, the game apparatus 10 provides information that can be used as a clue in addition to motivation, so that the user can indicate a more suitable mission to the crew. Can do. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the crew based on not only the crew motivation but also other information.

[Modification]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes a design and the like within a scope not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the motivation described in the above embodiment may be determined based on predetermined factors not related to the crew, in addition to the suitability of the crew for the mission. Predetermined factors not related to the crew include, for example, weather such as rain, wind, and temperature, and the level of equipment for mission execution. In addition, motivation may be determined based on both predetermined factors related to the crew and predetermined factors not related to the crew, in addition to the suitability of the crew for the mission.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the player character and the NPC are not only displayed as objects in a mode indicating the character itself, but also displayed as a card indicating a character in a card game, for example. Also good. In addition, the player character and the NPC are not limited to those that operate the character in real time, but may be in any form as long as it can be moved in the field.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated to the game example played in the field in 3D virtual space, it is not restricted to this, The game played in the field of 2D virtual space may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a crew (an example of NPC) is assigned to a team as an example of a group in which a mission is set, and the mission is performed by the crew. Instead, it may be a group called a team, a group, an organization, or the like. Further, the group in which the mission is set may be a group of smaller units (small units) in a group such as a team, a team, a group, or an organization. For example, in the case of a soccer game, FW (forward), MF (midfielder), DF (defense), etc., in which a role (mission) is set for each position in the team may be a group of this embodiment. A group obtained by dividing each position into a right side, a center, and a left side may be used as a group of this embodiment. In the case of a baseball game, a group divided into infield and outfield may be used as the group of this embodiment. In addition, in the case of a double game of tennis games, a group divided into an avant-garde and an avant-garde may be used as the group of the present embodiment. In various team sports games, a group divided into a starting group and a holding group may be used as the group of this embodiment. Further, in the battle game of team battle, as a battle camp, those divided into an avant-garde and an avant-garde (or an avant-garde, an avant-garde, an avant-garde, etc.) may be used as a group of this embodiment. As described above, the present embodiment can be applied to any group in which missions as various roles are set.

  Further, the control unit 110 is recorded by recording a program for realizing the functions of the control unit 110 on a computer-readable recording medium, causing the computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. You may perform the process of. Here, “loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system” includes installing the program in the computer system. The “computer system” here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Further, the “computer system” may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated line. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided inside or outside that is accessible from the distribution server in order to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program that can be executed by the control unit 110. That is, the format stored in the distribution server is not limited as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the control unit 250. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts and downloaded at different timings and then combined in the control unit 250, or the distribution server that distributes each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a “computer-readable recording medium” holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that becomes a server or client when the program is transmitted via a network. Including things. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

  Further, part or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each function described above may be individually made into a processor, or a part or all of them may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. In addition, when an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to the advancement of semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology may be used.

  Further, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be performed by a device other than the game device 10. For example, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 may be performed by a server device (not shown) that is connected to the game apparatus 10 in communication.

[Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

  (Additional remark A1) The game device (10) which concerns on 1 aspect of this invention displays the information which shows the index value (for example, motivation) linked | related with NPC (non-player character) on a display part (30). (118), an index value control unit (115) for determining the index value based on the suitability of the NPC (for example, crew) affecting the performance of the mission, and a predetermined factor related to the NPC other than the suitability And comprising.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note A1, the game apparatus presents an index value (for example, motivation) of NPC (for example, a crew) that considers the aptitude and other factors other than the aptitude, not the aptitude for the mission. The user advances the game using the index value of the NPC as a clue, so that it is possible to improve the taste of the game and thus improve the game performance. For example, the game device may cause the user to think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing or which NPC is suitable for the mission based on the index value of the NPC. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

  (Additional remark A2) Moreover, 1 aspect of this invention is a game device as described in additional remark A1, Comprising: The mission made to perform said NPC (for example, crew) is selected from several missions based on a user's operation. A mission selection unit (114), wherein the index value control unit is adapted to affect the performance of the mission selected by the mission selection unit among the suitability of the NPC for each of the plurality of missions; The index value (for example, motivation) is determined based on a predetermined factor related to the NPC other than.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A2, when the game device selects a mission to be performed by an NPC (for example, a crew), the NPC index value ( For example, since it can be made to think based on motivation), a highly interesting game can be provided.

  (Appendix A3) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Appendix A1 to Appendix A3, in which the mission selection unit includes a plurality of groups that perform each of the plurality of missions ( For example, when the NPC (for example, crew) is assigned to any of the teams), the assigned group mission is selected as a mission to be performed by the NPC.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note A3, the game device performs a mission in the group by assigning an NPC (for example, a crew) to the group (for example, a group). Providing a game that is not monotonous and highly interesting, as group information about the group, such as the number of other crew members belonging to the same group (number of members of the team), can also influence the group's performance. Can do.

  (Supplementary Note A4) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note A1 or Supplementary Note A2, wherein the NPC that causes the mission to be performed from among the plurality of NPCs (for example, crew) is operated by a user. And an NPC selection unit (113) for selecting based on.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note A4, when the game device selects a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, a crew), the game device determines which mission the NPC is suitable for performing, and indicates an NPC index value ( For example, since it can be made to think based on motivation), a highly interesting game can be provided.

  (Additional remark A5) Moreover, 1 aspect of this invention is a game device as described in any one of additional remark A1 to additional remark A4, Comprising: The information which shows the appropriateness of the said NPC (for example, crew) is undisclosed to a user. is there.

  According to the configuration of Appendix A5, the game device does not disclose to the user about the suitability of the NPC (eg, crew) for the mission, and which NPC should perform which mission in order to improve the mission outcome. Since the indirect parameter of index value (for example, motivation) can be guessed by the user as a hint, it is possible to improve the game's preference and thus improve the game.

  (Supplementary Note A6) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A5, based on the index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew). And a mission control unit for controlling the influence on the execution of the mission of the NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A6, the game device changes the mission outcome based on the index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew), so the user can obtain the mission outcome based on the index value of the NPC. It is possible to provide a highly interesting game in which a game is guessed and progressed.

  (Appendix A7) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Appendix A1 to Appendix A6, in which the index value control unit is configured to determine the index value based on a change in the predetermined factor. (E.g., motivation) is updated, and the display control unit periodically updates the index value updated by the index value control unit and causes the display unit to display the index value.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A7, the game device can periodically present the latest index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew) to the user. Therefore, the user can advance the game while considering the latest index value of the NPC.

  (Appendix A8) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Appendix A7, in which the display control unit stores a history of the index value (for example, motivation) updated by the index value control unit. Display on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A8, since the game device presents the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user, the user uses not only the current index value of the NPC but also the index from the past. The game can be advanced while watching the trend of values, and a highly strategic game can be provided.

  (Supplementary Note A9) One aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to any one of Supplementary Note A7 or Supplementary Note A8, in which the display control unit updates the index value ( For example, information indicating a change in motivation is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A9, the game apparatus can present the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (Additional remark A10) Moreover, 1 aspect of this invention is a game device as described in any one of additional remark A7 to additional remark A9, Comprising: In addition to the log | history of the said index value (for example, motivation), the said display control part is , Information on a change in the predetermined factor is displayed.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note A10, the game device can present the factors regarding the fluctuation of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (Supplementary Note A11) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note A10, in which the information regarding the change in the predetermined factor is the type of the mission (for example, a group to which the assignment is made (for example, a group) Information).

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A11, the game device presents to the user in an easy-to-understand manner the change in the index value (eg, motivation) due to the change of the group (eg, group) to which the NPC (eg, crew) is assigned. Therefore, the user can easily confirm whether or not the assignment change was a suitable selection.

  (Supplementary Note A12) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A11, wherein the display control unit performs a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, a crew). The information that can be estimated to affect the display is displayed on the display unit in association with the NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A12, the game device provides information that can be used as a clue other than the index value (for example, motivation) when the user selects a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, the crew). Can suggest a more suitable mission to the NPC. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the NPC by using not only the index value of the NPC but also other information as a clue.

  (Supplementary Note A13) One embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A12.

  According to the structure of Appendix A13, the program presents to the user an index value (eg, motivation) of NPC (eg, crew) that considers aptitude and other factors other than suitability, not suitability for the mission. The user advances the game using the index value of the NPC as a clue, so that it is possible to improve the game's preference and thus improve the game. For example, the program can make the user think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing or which NPC is appropriate for the mission based on the index value of the NPC. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

Further, from the above description, for example, the present invention can be grasped as follows.
(Supplementary Note B1) The game device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention displays a display control unit that displays information indicating an index value (for example, motivation) associated with an NPC (non-player character). (118) and a mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC when the first NPC is assigned to one of the groups corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on the user's operation ( 114), group information regarding the relationship between the first NPC and another second NPC belonging to the group to which the first NPC is assigned, and for performing the mission set by the mission selection unit. The group information that has an influence, and predetermined factors relating to the first NPC or the second NPC other than the group information; It comprises, an index value control unit (115) which determines the index value based.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B1, the game device considers group information such as compatibility with other NPCs (non-player characters) belonging to the same group (for example, a group), and other factors other than the group information Since the NPC index value (for example, motivation) is presented to the user, the user proceeds with the game using the NPC index value as a clue, so that the game preference can be improved, thereby improving the game performance. it can. For example, the game apparatus 10 can make the user think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing based on the index value of the NPC based on the group information and other factors. A high game can be provided.

  (Supplementary Note B2) One aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary Note B1, wherein the influence on execution of the mission is based on the index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew). A mission control unit (116) for controlling.

  According to the configuration of Appendix B2, the game device changes the mission outcome based on the index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew), so the user can obtain the mission outcome based on the index value of the NPC. It is possible to provide a highly interesting game in which a game is guessed and progressed.

  (Supplementary Note B3) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note B1 or Supplementary Note B2, wherein the index value control unit is configured to generate the index value (for example, motivation) based on a change in the predetermined factor. The display control unit periodically updates the index value updated by the index value control unit and causes the display unit to display the index value.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B3, the game apparatus can periodically present the latest index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew) to the user. Therefore, the user can advance the game while considering the latest index value of the NPC.

  (Supplementary Note B4) One aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary Note B3, in which the display control unit stores a history of the index value (for example, motivation) updated by the index value control unit. Display on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B4, the game device presents the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user, so that the user uses not only the current index value of the NPC but also the index from the past. The game can be advanced while watching the trend of values, and a highly strategic game can be provided.

  (Appendix B5) One aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Appendix B3 or Appendix B4, in which the display control unit is updated by the index value control unit (for example, motivation). Is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B5, the game device can present the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (Appendix B6) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Appendix B5, in which the display control unit changes the predetermined factor in addition to a history of the index value (for example, motivation). Display information about.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note B6, the game apparatus can present the user with the factors regarding the fluctuation of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (Supplementary Note B7) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes B1 to B6, wherein the display control unit causes the first NPC (for example, a crew) to perform the game. Information capable of estimating the influence on the performance of the mission is displayed on the display unit in association with the first NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B7, the game device provides information that can be used as a clue other than the index value (for example, motivation) when the user selects a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, the crew). Can suggest a more suitable mission to the NPC. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the NPC by using not only the index value of the NPC but also other information as a clue.

  (Appendix B8) Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of Appendix B1 to Appendix B7.

  According to the structure of Appendix B8, the program takes into account group information such as compatibility with other NPCs (non-player characters) belonging to the same group (for example, team), and other factors other than group information Since the NPC index value (for example, motivation) is presented to the user, the user proceeds with the game using the NPC index value as a clue, so that the game preference can be improved, and thus the game performance can be improved. . For example, the game apparatus 10 can make the user think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing based on the index value of the NPC based on the group information and other factors. A high game can be provided.

  1 game system, 10 game device, 11 CPU, 12 communication unit, 13 storage unit, 14 input / output interface, 30 display device, 50 input device, 110 control unit, 111 input unit, 112 character control unit, 113 NPC selection unit, 114 mission selection unit, 115 parameter control unit, 116 mission control unit, 117 search play control unit, 118 display control unit, 131 virtual space data storage unit, 132 character data storage unit, 133 item data storage unit, 134 play data storage unit , 135 Mission data storage unit, 136 team data storage unit

Claims (8)

A display control unit for displaying information indicating an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character) on the display unit;
A mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC by assigning the first NPC to any of the groups corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on a user operation;
Group information related to the relationship between the first NPC and another second NPC belonging to the group to which the first NPC is assigned, and affects the performance of the mission set by the mission selection unit An index value control unit that determines the index value based on group information and a predetermined factor related to the first NPC or the second NPC other than the group information;
A game device comprising: A mission control unit for controlling an influence on execution of the mission based on the index value of the NPC;
A game device according to claim 1. The index value control unit
Updating the index value based on a change in the predetermined factor;
The display control unit
The index value updated by the index value control unit is periodically updated and displayed on the display unit.
The game device according to claim 1 or 2. The display control unit
Displaying the history of the index value updated by the index value control unit on the display unit;
The game device according to claim 3. The display control unit
Displaying information indicating a change in the index value updated by the index value control unit on the display unit;
The game device according to claim 3 or claim 4. The display control unit
In addition to the index value history, information on changes in the predetermined factor is displayed.
The game device according to claim 5. The display control unit
Information that can be estimated to influence the execution of the mission to be performed by the first NPC is displayed on the display unit in association with the first NPC.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.   The program for functioning a computer as a game device as described in any one of Claims 1-7.

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