JP2019154831A - Game program, recording medium, and game processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program capable of expressing a character appearing in a game more realistically.SOLUTION: An information processor 3 is allowed to function as a command execution processing part 13 for receiving a player's operation input from a controller 5 and executing a game command corresponding to the operation input, a state parameter processing part 15 for changing a state parameter for expressing a predetermined state of a character appearing in a game on the basis of the player's operation input; and a flushing drawing processing part 17 for changing a degree of flushing drawing of a face part of the character on the basis of a change in the state parameter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, a recording medium on which the game program is recorded, and a game processing method.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a game system that expresses the physical strength state of a player character by effects such as facial expressions and actions of the player character.

JP 2004-97305 A

  In the above game system, the player character only performs facial expressions and actions of several predetermined patterns. For this reason, a subtle change in the physical strength state of the player character cannot be expressed, and it cannot be said that it is a realistic expression.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game program, a recording medium, and a game processing method that can more realistically represent characters appearing in a game. .

  In order to achieve the above object, a game program according to the present invention includes an information processing device that changes a state parameter representing a predetermined state of an object appearing in a game based on an operation input of a player, Based on the change of the state parameter, it functions as a flush drawing processing unit that changes the degree of flush drawing of the face of the object.

  In order to achieve the above object, a recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium in which the information processing apparatus can read the game program.

  In order to achieve the above object, a game processing method according to the present invention is a game processing method executed by an information processing device, which represents a predetermined state of an object appearing in a game based on an operation input of a player. Changing the parameter, and changing the degree of flush drawing of the face of the object based on the change of the state parameter.

  According to the game program etc. of this invention, the character which appears in a game can be expressed more realistically.

It is a system configuration figure showing an example of the whole game system composition concerning one embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of a functional structure of information processing apparatus. It is a figure showing an example of the character display by a flushing drawing process part. It is a figure showing the other example of the character display by a flushing drawing process part. It is a figure showing the further another example of the character display by a flushing drawing process part. It is a figure showing the further another example of the character display by a flushing drawing process part. It is a figure showing an example of the change of the flushing degree drawing by an emotion. It is a figure showing an example of the change of the degree of flushing drawing by exercise. It is a flowchart showing an example of the process sequence performed by CPU of information processing apparatus. It is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware constitutions of information processing apparatus.

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

<1. Overall configuration of game system>
First, an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes an information processing device 3, a controller 5, and a display device 7. Each of the controller 5 and the display device 7 is communicably connected to the information processing device 3. In addition, although FIG. 1 illustrates the case of being connected by wire, it may be connected wirelessly.

  The information processing apparatus 3 is a stationary game machine, for example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a portable game machine that is integrally provided with an input unit, a display unit, and the like may be used. In addition to game machines, for example, those manufactured and sold as computers such as server computers, desktop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, smartphones, fablets, etc. As such, it may be manufactured and sold as a telephone.

  The player performs various operation inputs using the controller 5. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the controller 5 includes, for example, a cross key 9 and a plurality of buttons 11. The controller 5 may include, for example, a joystick or a touch pad instead of or in addition to the above.

<2. Outline of the game>
Next, an example of the outline content of the game according to the present embodiment, that is, the game provided by the information processing apparatus 3 executing the game program and the game processing method of the present invention will be described.

  In the game according to the present embodiment, the player character operated by the player advances the game while communicating with the character appearing in the game. In the present embodiment, characters appearing in a game other than the player character are simply referred to as “characters”. An example of such a game is a love simulation game, but the game genre is not limited to this.

  The game according to the present embodiment is a so-called first-person viewpoint game in which an image from the viewpoint of the player character is displayed. Thus, the player can become a player character and experience communication with a character appearing in the game more realistically. However, a third-person viewpoint game may be used, such as displaying an image from a viewpoint positioned behind or above the player character.

  Characters (examples of objects) appearing in the game are not particularly limited, such as human male characters, female characters, non-human animal characters, virtual creature characters other than humans and animals, non-living objects, etc. However, in this embodiment, the case of a female character will be described as an example.

  In addition, the game according to the present embodiment is a game that allows the player to enjoy the appearance of characters as the game progresses. Therefore, an appreciation mode for appreciating the character is prepared. This viewing mode will be described later.

<3. Functional configuration of information processing apparatus>
Next, an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 to 8.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 3 includes a command execution processing unit 13, a state parameter processing unit 15, a flush drawing processing unit 17, and a viewing mode processing unit 19.

  The command execution processing unit 13 receives a player's operation input from the controller 5 and executes a game command corresponding to the operation input. The operation input by the player is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include an option selection operation, an instruction operation using a cursor, and a text input operation using a keyboard. By executing the game command, it is possible to cause the player character to perform an action for communicating with a specific character, such as conversation, present, contact, invitation to an event in the game, and the like. In addition, for example, specific actions may be performed on specific characters such as predetermined exercise (running, playing sports or competitions), moving to a specific place, participating in an event during a game, etc. it can.

  The state parameter processing unit 15 changes a state parameter representing a predetermined state of the character appearing in the game based on the operation input of the player. The state parameter is defined by a ratio of 0 to 100 (%), for example, and various parameters are prepared to represent various states of the character. In this embodiment, a state parameter that represents the state of a character's predetermined emotions (for example, embarrassment, shyness, tension, joy, anger, excitement, etc.) and a state parameter that represents the state of fatigue due to the character exercising are prepared. ing.

  Note that the state parameter is not limited to the above as long as it relates to flushing of the character's face. For example, parameters representing the character's health (blood circulation, fever, etc.), sickness, etc. may be included.

  Specifically, the state parameter processing unit 15 increases the corresponding state parameter if the character's emotion level increases, and decreases the corresponding state parameter if the character's emotion level decreases. For example, when the player feels a feeling of excitement (embarrassment, shyness, tension, etc.) due to the conversation content of the player character, the state parameter representing the emotion increases by a corresponding amount. Further, for example, when the character feels an exciting emotion (joy, excitement, etc.) due to the present of the player character, the state parameter representing the emotion increases by a corresponding amount. In addition, for example, when the player character feels an emotion (angry or the like) that makes the character easy to touch by touching the character, the state parameter representing the emotion increases by a corresponding amount. In each of the above cases, the state parameters representing conflicting emotions (such as joy and anger) may be reduced by a corresponding amount.

  The state parameter processing unit 15 increases the corresponding state parameter when the degree of fatigue due to the character's movement increases, and decreases the corresponding state parameter when the degree of fatigue due to the character's movement decreases. For example, when a character performs an exercise with a relatively large amount of exercise (such as intense sports), the state parameter representing fatigue due to the exercise increases by a relatively large amount. Further, for example, when the character performs exercise with a relatively small amount of exercise (light jogging or the like), the state parameter representing fatigue due to the exercise increases by a relatively small amount. That is, in this case, the state parameter increases in accordance with the amount of exercise performed by the character (which may be during or after execution), and thus can be said to represent the magnitude of the amount of exercise.

  It should be noted that the change in the state parameter as described above may be reset to the original value, for example, by changing scenes or elapse of time. Further, for example, by using an item for recovery from fatigue, the state parameter indicating the fatigue state may be decreased by a corresponding amount.

  The flush drawing processing unit 17 changes the degree of flush drawing of the character's face based on the change of the state parameter. Specifically, the flush drawing processing unit 17 changes at least one of the intensity of the hue of the flush drawing or the size of the range of the flush drawing based on the change of the state parameter. In this embodiment, the parts of the face that are flushed are the cheeks and ears. However, other facial parts (nose, eye circumference, forehead, etc.) may be included.

  Flushing drawing is a drawing process for making a character's face reddish. A texture that expresses the texture of the skin is arranged on the face of the character, and a flushing drawing is performed by blending this with a texture that gives redness. The flush drawing processing unit 17 changes the blend ratio by adjusting the brightness of a black and white mask image, for example, and changes the intensity of the hue of the flush, the magnitude of the range of the flush, or both. Note that the flushing degree may be changed by a method other than the above.

  3 to 6 show an example of display by the processing of the flush drawing processing unit 17. The example shown in FIG. 3 is a case where the flushing drawing degree is 0 (corresponding to 0 in FIGS. 7 and 8), and the face 23 of the character 21 is not flushed. This state is the normal state of the character 21. The example shown in FIG. 4 is a case where the degree of flushing drawing is low (corresponding to Dlow in FIGS. 7 and 8), and the narrow range of the cheek 25 in the face portion 23 of the character 21 is flushed with a light shade. . The example shown in FIG. 5 is a case where the degree of flushing drawing is medium (corresponding to Dmid in FIGS. 7 and 8), and a slightly wide range of the cheek 25 in the face portion 23 of the character 21 has a slightly darker shade. is doing. The example shown in FIG. 6 is a case where the degree of flushing drawing is maximum (corresponding to Dmax in FIGS. 7 and 8), and a wider range of the cheek 25 in the face portion 23 of the character 21 is flushed with a darker shade. At the same time, the ear 27 is flushed with a predetermined color.

  7 and 8 show an example of a change in the degree of flushing drawing. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the flush drawing processing unit 17 changes the manner of change in the degree of flush drawing according to the type of the state parameter. For example, FIG. 7 shows a case where the state parameter represents the degree of emotion (emotion level). In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the degree of flush drawing is greatly increased in the range where the state parameter is small, and the degree of flush drawing is gradually increased in the range where the state parameter is medium to large. On the other hand, for example, FIG. 8 shows a case where the state parameter represents the degree of fatigue (fatigue degree) due to exercise. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the degree of flush drawing gradually increases when the state parameter is small, and the degree of flush drawing greatly increases when the state parameter is medium to large.

  By the above processing, for example, when the character 21 has a predetermined emotion, the face portion 23 is relatively easy to flush even when the emotion level is small (blushes in response to a change in emotion). On the other hand, when the character 21 exercises, the face 23 does not flush much when the degree of fatigue (momentum) is small, but the flushing becomes conspicuous when the degree of fatigue (momentum) is moderate or higher. I'm not tired from exercising).

  Although not specified in the above, the portion to be flushed may be varied depending on the type of the state parameter. For example, when the emotion changes, only the cheek 25 is flushed, but when exercising, the ear 27 may be flushed in addition to the cheek 25.

  Moreover, you may vary the aspect of the change of the degree of the flushing drawing for every character. This makes it possible to express the character and characteristics of the character, such as shyness, shyness, angry personality, and lack of physical strength.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the viewing mode processing unit 19 executes a viewing mode for viewing the character. In the present embodiment, for example, a gravure mode, an episode mode, a bromide mode, and the like are prepared as viewing modes. The gravure mode is a mode in which a gravure once viewed in the game can be viewed freely. The episode mode is a mode in which an episode once viewed in the game can be freely viewed. The bromide mode is a mode that allows a character to take a desired pose and freely take a picture.

  By preparing various viewing modes in this way, the player can view the character realistically expressed by the flushing expression in various ways. In addition, the player can leave a simulated experience with the character as a memory, and improve the reality of the game.

  Note that the processing in each processing unit described above is not limited to the example of sharing of these processing, and may be processed by, for example, a smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit), Further, it may be processed by a further subdivided processing unit. The functions of each processing unit described above are implemented by a game program executed by a CPU 101 (see FIG. 10 described later). For example, a part of the functions is a dedicated integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA, and the like. It may be implemented by an actual device such as an electric circuit.

<4. Processing procedure executed by information processing apparatus>
Next, an example of a processing procedure executed by the CPU 101 of the information processing apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the information processing device 3 receives an operation input from the player by the command execution processing unit 13.

  In step S <b> 20, the information processing apparatus 3 causes the command execution processing unit 13 to execute a game command corresponding to the operation input. Thereby, the player character takes a predetermined communication action on the character, or the character executes a specific action such as exercise.

  In step S <b> 30, the information processing apparatus 3 determines whether or not a predetermined emotion has occurred in the character 21 by the execution of the game command by the state parameter processing unit 15. When the predetermined emotion is not generated in the character 21 (step S30: NO), the process proceeds to step S60 described later. On the other hand, when a predetermined emotion occurs in the character 21 (step S30: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S40.

  In step S <b> 40, the information processing apparatus 3 causes the state parameter processing unit 15 to change the state parameter representing the emotional state of the character 21 in real time according to the predetermined emotion level generated in the character 21.

  In step S50, the information processing device 3 causes the flush drawing processing unit 17 to change the flush drawing degree of the face 23 of the character 21 in real time in accordance with the change of the state parameter in step S40.

  In step S <b> 60, the information processing apparatus 3 determines whether or not the character 21 is executing an exercise by executing the game command by the state parameter processing unit 15 (including whether or not it has been executed). When the character 21 is not performing exercise (step S60: NO), the process proceeds to step S90 described later. On the other hand, when the character 21 is exercising (step S60: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S70.

  In step S <b> 70, the information processing apparatus 3 causes the state parameter processing unit 15 to change the state parameter representing the fatigue state of the character 21 in real time according to the degree of fatigue due to the motion of the character 21.

  In step S80, the information processing device 3 causes the flush drawing processing unit 17 to change the flush drawing degree of the face 23 of the character 21 in real time according to the change of the state parameter in step S70.

  In step S90, the information processing apparatus 3 determines whether or not there is a predetermined operation input for ending the game. If there is no operation input for the game end (step S90: NO), the process returns to the previous step S10 and the same procedure is repeated. On the other hand, when there is an operation input for ending the game (step S90: YES), this flow ends.

  In addition, the process procedure mentioned above is an example, Comprising: At least one part of the said procedure may be deleted or changed, and procedures other than the above may be added. In addition, the order of at least a part of the above procedure may be changed, and a plurality of procedures may be combined into a single procedure.

<5. Hardware configuration of information processing apparatus>
Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 3 that realizes each processing unit implemented by the program executed by the CPU 101 described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the information processing apparatus 3 includes, for example, a CPU 101, a ROM 103, a RAM 105, a GPU 106, a dedicated integrated circuit 107 configured for a specific application such as an ASIC or FPGA, and an input device 113. An output device 115, a recording device 117, a drive 119, a connection port 121, and a communication device 123. These components are connected to each other through a bus 109, an input / output interface 111, and the like so that signals can be transmitted to each other.

  For example, the game program can be recorded in the ROM 103, the RAM 105, the recording device 117, or the like.

  In addition, the game program is temporarily or permanently (non-temporarily) recorded on a removable recording medium 125 such as a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk, various CDs, MO disks, and optical disks such as a DVD, and semiconductor memory. You can also keep it. Such a recording medium 125 can also be provided as so-called package software. In this case, the game program recorded in these recording media 125 may be read by the drive 119 and recorded in the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

  In addition, the game program can be recorded on, for example, a download site, another computer, another recording device, or the like (not shown). In this case, the game program is transferred via a network NW such as a LAN or the Internet, and the communication device 123 receives this program. The program received by the communication device 123 may be recorded in the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

  Further, the game program can be recorded in an appropriate external connection device 127, for example. In this case, the game program may be transferred via an appropriate connection port 121 and recorded in the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

  Then, the CPU 101 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the recording device 117, thereby realizing the processes by the state parameter processing unit 15, the flush drawing processing unit 17, and the like. At this time, for example, the CPU 101 may directly read and execute the program from the recording device 117 or may be executed after being once loaded into the RAM 105. Further, for example, when receiving the program via the communication device 123, the drive 119, and the connection port 121, the CPU 101 may directly execute the received program without recording it in the recording device 117.

  Further, the CPU 101 may perform various processes based on signals and information input from the input device 113 including the controller 5 described above, such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a microphone (not shown), as necessary. .

  The GPU 106 performs processing for image display such as rendering processing in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 101.

  Then, the CPU 101 and the GPU 106 output the result of executing the above processing from the output device 115 including the display device 7 described above, for example. Further, the CPU 101 and the GPU 106 may transmit the processing result via the communication device 123 or the connection port 121 as necessary, or may record the processing result in the recording device 117 or the recording medium 125.

<6. Effects of the embodiment>
The game program according to the present embodiment causes the information processing device 3 to change the state parameter processing unit 15 that changes a state parameter that represents a predetermined state of the character 21 appearing in the game, based on a player's operation input. Based on this, it is made to function as a flush drawing processing unit 17 that changes the degree of flush drawing of the face 23 of the character 21.

  In the present embodiment, the state parameter of the character 21 appearing in the game changes according to the operation input of the player, and the flushing degree of the face 23 of the character 21 changes according to the change of the state parameter. Accordingly, for example, the flushing intensity of the flushing pattern is more precisely compared with a case where flushing drawing of a predetermined pattern (the degree does not change) is simply turned on / off depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Can be changed. As a result, subtle changes in the state of the character 21 can be expressed in real time, so that the character 21 can be expressed more realistically.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the state parameter processing unit 15 changes a state parameter representing a predetermined emotional state of the character 21 based on the operation input of the player, and the flushing drawing processing unit 17 changes the state parameter. On the basis of the above, at least one of the strength of the hue of the flushing drawing or the size of the range is changed.

  In the present embodiment, the state parameter representing the predetermined emotional state of the character 21 changes according to the operation input of the player, and the strength and range of the flushed hue of the face 23 of the character 21 changes according to the change of the state parameter. The magnitude of changes. As a result, when the character 21 is shy, shy, nervous, or feels joy or anger by the player's operation, the character of the face 23 of the character 21 is generated according to the generation of the emotion. You can change the intensity of the red tide and the size of the range. As a result, a subtle change in the emotion of the character 21 can be expressed in real time, so that the reality of the character 21 can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the state parameter processing unit 15 changes the state parameter representing the state of fatigue due to the motion of the character 21 based on the player's operation input, and the flushing drawing processing unit 17 changes the state parameter. On the basis of the above, at least one of the strength of the hue of the flushing drawing or the size of the range is changed.

  In the present embodiment, the state parameter representing the state of fatigue due to the movement of the character 21 changes according to the player's operation input, and the strength of the flushing hue and the size of the range change according to the change of the state parameter. Accordingly, when the character 21 runs, for example, by a player's operation or performs a predetermined sport or competition, the flushing hue of the face portion 23 of the character 21 depends on the degree of fatigue due to the magnitude of the amount of exercise. You can change the strength and range. As a result, it is possible to express a subtle change in the expression of the character 21 due to exercise in real time, so that the reality of the character 21 can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in particular, the flush drawing processing unit 17 changes the degree of flush drawing on the cheek 25 and the ear 27 of the face 23.

  In general, flushing of the face in CG or the like is expressed by a reddish cheek. However, in real human beings, not only the cheeks but also the ears are reddish. Therefore, in this embodiment, the character 21 can be expressed more realistically by performing flushing drawing on the cheek 25 and the ear 27 of the face 23 of the character 21.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the game program causes the information processing apparatus 3 to further function as an appreciation mode processing unit 19 that executes an appreciation mode for appreciating the character 21.

  The game of the present embodiment is a game that enjoys appreciating the appearing character 21, and the player can appreciate the character 21 that is realistically expressed by flushing expression in a predetermined viewing mode under various conditions and environments. it can. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the game program displays an image from the viewpoint of the player character operated by the player on the information processing apparatus 3, and the game progresses while the player character and the character 21 communicate with each other. It functions as a first-person perspective game.

  The game of the present embodiment is a first-person viewpoint game in which an image from the viewpoint of the player character is displayed, and the player can proceed with the game while enjoying communication with the character 21 that is realistically expressed by the flushing expression. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

<7. Modified example>
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the present invention.

  For example, the case where the game program of the present invention implements the viewing mode has been described above as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to a game that does not implement the viewing mode.

  Moreover, although the case where this invention is applied to the game which appreciates the character 21 was demonstrated as an example above, the game of other genres, for example, a horror game, a simulation game, a role playing game, an action game, an adventure game, etc. In addition, the present invention is applicable. In particular, the present invention is suitable for a love simulation game in which an appreciation mode is implemented.

  Although not specifically described above, when the state parameter represents the degree of fatigue due to exercise, the degree of sweat drawing may be changed along with the flush drawing according to the change of the state parameter. In this case, a more realistic expression of the character 21 is possible.

  In addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above-described embodiments and modifications may be used in appropriate combination. In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the above-mentioned embodiment and each modification are implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

3 Information processing device 15 State parameter processing unit 17 Flushing drawing processing unit 19 Appreciation mode processing unit 21 Character (an example of an object)
23 face 25 cheek 27 ear 125 recording medium

Claims (8)

Information processing device
A state parameter processing unit that changes a state parameter representing a predetermined state of an object appearing in the game based on an operation input of the player;
A flush drawing processing unit that changes the degree of flush drawing of the face of the object based on the change of the state parameter,
As a game program to function as. The state parameter processing unit
Based on the operation input of the player, the state parameter representing a predetermined emotional state of the object is changed,
The flushing drawing processing unit
Based on the change of the state parameter, change at least one of the strength of the hue of the flushing drawing or the size of the range,
The game program according to claim 1. The state parameter processing unit
Based on the operation input of the player, the state parameter representing the state of fatigue due to the movement of the object is changed,
The flushing drawing processing unit
Based on the change of the state parameter, change at least one of the strength of the hue of the flushing drawing or the size of the range,
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. The flushing drawing processing unit
Changing the degree of flushing drawing on the cheeks and ears of the face,
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The information processing apparatus;
An appreciation mode processing unit for executing an appreciation mode for appreciating the object;
To further function as,
The game program of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4. The information processing apparatus;
An image from the viewpoint of the player character operated by the player is displayed, and the player character and the object function as a first-person viewpoint game in which the game progresses while taking a predetermined communication;
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   A recording medium in which the information processing apparatus can read the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A game processing method executed by an information processing apparatus,
Changing a state parameter representing a predetermined state of an object appearing in the game based on an operation input of the player;
Changing the degree of flush drawing of the face of the object based on the change of the state parameter;
A game processing method.

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