JP2021069646A - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve amusement of a video game.SOLUTION: Character actions are sequentially executed according to action order but, when it is determined to generate a coordination action, actions of a plurality of characters are executed regardless of the action order. The coordination action is executed by at least two or more characters. An action of each character is reflected in a value with respect to generation of the coordination action (coordination value). The characters to execute the coordination action may be selected on the basis of the action order. A value that is determined when an action to be executed is determined or after the action is executed on the basis of an attribute of the action may be reflected in the coordination value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.

Conventionally, various techniques for realizing a virtual battle or a battle system in a video game have been proposed.

In such a technique, for example, in a battle in which a plurality of characters participate, an action order determined based on information associated with each character may be determined (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-292141

However, in the conventional technique, since the character acts according to the determined action order, the player may feel monotonous in the virtual battle, and as a result, the interest in the video game may be reduced.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems and improve the taste of a video game.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a user operation. , The execution function that sequentially executes the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user, and the actions executed by at least two or more characters (hereinafter, "cooperative action"). The reflection function that reflects the action of each character in the numerical value related to the occurrence of (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation value"), and when it is determined that the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value, the determination is made. A selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action is realized based on the order of actions, and the execution function executes the cooperative action in the order of actions when the character to execute the cooperative action is selected. This is to realize a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the characters.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to the user's operation. In a processing system, an execution means for sequentially executing a character's action according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on a user's operation, and an action executed by at least two or more characters (hereinafter, "cooperative action"). ”) Is reflected in the numerical value (hereinafter referred to as“ cooperation value ”) related to the occurrence of each character, and when it is determined that the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value, the determination is made. The execution means executes the cooperative action in the action order when the character to execute the cooperative action is selected, including a selection means for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the performed action order. It is characterized in that the cooperative action is executed without waiting for the action order of the characters.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the composition of a real space image and a virtual object image on a user terminal. , The user terminal has an execution function of sequentially executing the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user, and actions executed by at least two or more characters (hereinafter, "cooperative action"). ”) Is reflected in the numerical value (hereinafter referred to as“ cooperation value ”) related to the occurrence of each character, and when it is determined that the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value, the determination is made. A selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the performed action order is realized, and in the execution function, when the character to execute the cooperative action is selected, the cooperative action in the action order is executed. This is to realize a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character to perform.

Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the server side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the terminal side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the various components in the examples of the respective embodiments described below can be appropriately combined as long as there is no contradiction or the like. Further, with respect to the contents described as an example of a certain embodiment, the description may be omitted in another embodiment. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic portion of each embodiment may be omitted. Further, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video game processing system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a video game processing server 10 (server 10) and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by the user of the video game processing system 100. including. The configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration may include a plurality of servers.

The server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication carrier via a wireless communication line.

By including the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N, the video game processing system 100 realizes various functions for executing various processes according to the user's operation.

The server 10 is managed by the administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information on various processes to a plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 is composed of an information processing device such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium for storing various information. The server 10 has a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer such as a control unit and a communication unit, but the description thereof will be omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load applied to each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the storage unit that stores various information may be provided with a storage area in a state in which the server 10 can access it, and may be configured to have a dedicated storage area outside the server 10, for example.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server 10A, which is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10A includes at least an execution unit 11, a reflection unit 12, and a selection unit 13.

The execution unit 11 has a function of sequentially executing the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user.

Here, the configuration of a plurality of characters is not particularly limited, but includes a character (user character or player character) operated by a user (that is, a player of a video game) and a character (non-player character) that cannot be operated by the user. Is preferable. Examples of the plurality of characters include a predetermined number of user characters and a predetermined number of non-player characters.

Further, the action order means the order in which a plurality of characters act. The configuration for determining the order of actions is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to grasp the rules for determining the order of actions. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which the action order is determined by comparing the states of a plurality of characters such as the parameters set for the character, the status of the character, and the nature of the action set for the character. In addition, the action of each character may be decided or changed after the action order is decided.

Further, executing the action of the character means generating the effect of the action. The structure of the action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the structure includes the movement of the character and the target of the action. Examples of such configurations include attack, defense, and item use.

Further, executing the actions of the characters in sequence means executing the actions of one character and then executing the actions of the next character in a state where the action order of a plurality of characters is determined. The configuration for sequentially executing the actions of the characters is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration is such that the user can recognize the character to act next in the determined action order. In the example of such a configuration, the identification information of each character from the character who acts first to the character who acts last is registered in a predetermined storage area as the determined action order, and the image corresponding to the registered information is registered. There is a configuration to display the game screen including.

The reflection unit 12 has a function of reflecting the action of each character on a numerical value (cooperation value) related to the occurrence of an action (cooperation action) executed by at least two or more characters.

Here, the configuration of the cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that two or more characters execute the cooperative action ignoring the order of actions. An example of such a configuration is an action performed by a plurality of characters at substantially the same time.

Further, the configuration of the cooperation value is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the possibility of the cooperation behavior occurring. Examples of such a configuration include a value indicating the probability that the cooperative action occurs and a value indicating the threshold value at which the cooperative value occurs.

Further, the configuration for reflecting the behavior of each character in the linkage value is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the increase / decrease in the linkage value and the cause of the increase / decrease. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which the user is notified of an image representing a linked value obtained by adding a value derived from the executed action after the action is executed and before the next action is executed. There is. The timing of reflecting the value corresponding to the action in the cooperation value is not particularly limited, and may be configured to be reflected when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the video game, for example.

The selection unit 13 has a function of selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order when it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value.

Here, the configuration for determining that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value is not particularly limited, but each time each character executes the action, it is determined whether or not the cooperative action is generated as the next action to be executed. The configuration is preferable. In such a configuration, in the example, after the action of one character is reflected in the cooperation value, before the next character executes the action, the cooperation action occurs based on a predetermined criterion using the cooperation value. There is a configuration to determine whether or not to do so.

Further, the configuration for selecting the character to execute the cooperative action to be generated based on the determined action order is not particularly limited, but the character whose action order is next to the action whose value is reflected in the cooperative value is included. The configuration is preferable. In the example of such a configuration, after the action of the user character A is reflected in the cooperation value and before the user character B executes the action next time, the user character B and the user character C which becomes the action order after that. There is a configuration in which and is selected as the character that executes the cooperative action.

Further, the execution unit 11 has a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the determined action order when the character to execute the cooperative action is selected.

Here, the configuration for executing the cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize that the cooperative action has been executed. In an example of such a configuration, the cooperative action that occurs is "continuously measure and execute the action", and the character selected when the cooperative action to be executed executes the cooperative action continues the set action. There is a configuration to execute. At this time, for the character that executed the cooperative action, the order of the character may be deleted from the determined action order.

Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by the user, and can play network distribution type games such as mobile phone terminals, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), portable game devices, and so-called wearable devices. It is composed of various communication terminals. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be any configuration that allows the user to recognize the composite image. Other examples of user terminal configurations include combinations of various communication terminals, personal computers, and stationary game devices.

Further, each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30, and hardware for executing various processes by communicating with the server 10 (for example, a browser screen according to coordinates). It is equipped with a display device that displays the game screen, etc.) and software. It should be noted that each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the server 10.

Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of video game processing executed by the system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

The game process is started, for example, when the terminal 20 that has accessed the server 10A satisfies the execution condition of the action by the plurality of characters. Hereinafter, a case where the user who operates the terminal 20 satisfies the conditions will be described as an example.

In the game processing, the server 10A first executes the action of the character (step S11). In this example, the server 10A sequentially executes the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation information received from the terminal 20.

When the server 10A executes the action of the character, the action is reflected in the cooperation value (step S12). In this example, the server 10A reflects the value determined by the action of each character in the cooperation value corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 after each action is executed.

When the action is reflected in the cooperation value, the server 10A selects the character to execute the cooperation action (step S13). In this example, the server 10A selects a character to execute the cooperative action when it is determined to generate the cooperative action based on the cooperative value.

When the server 10A selects a character to execute the cooperative action, the server 10A executes the cooperative action (step S14). In this example, the server 10A executes the cooperative action by the selected character without waiting for the action order of the character even if the selected character includes a character that is not in the action order. Further, the server 10A transmits the output information for outputting the game screen showing the state of executing the cooperative action to the terminal 20.

The terminal 20 outputs a game screen to a display screen of a predetermined display device based on the output information received from the server 10A (step S15). In addition, in the system 100, when the action order of a plurality of characters is determined, the actions of each character are executed according to the action order until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and it is determined whether or not a cooperative action is generated from each action.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game processing. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again.

In the game processing, the server 10A first executes the action of the character (step S101), reflects the value determined from the action in the cooperation value (step S102), and before executing the next action, based on the cooperation value. When it is determined that the cooperative action is to be executed, the character to execute the cooperative action is selected (step S103), and the cooperative action by the selected character is executed (step S104).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes the game processing by itself will be described as an example. Since the configuration of the terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various information is received from the server 10, the description thereof will be omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the terminal 20 first executes the action of the character (step S201), reflects the value determined from the action in the cooperation value (step S202), and before executing the next action, based on the cooperation value. When it is determined that the cooperative action is to be executed, the character to execute the cooperative action is selected (step S203), and the cooperative action by the selected character is executed (step S204). In this example, the terminal 20 acquires the information used in each step by communicating with the server 10A. The terminal 20 may be configured to specify the information used in each step by referring to the storage unit provided by the terminal 20.

As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A provides the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation with the execution unit 11, the reflection unit 12, and the selection unit 13. Since the configuration is provided with, the actions of the characters are sequentially executed according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user, and the occurrence of the action (cooperative action) executed by at least two or more characters is related. When it is determined that the action of each character is reflected in the numerical value (cooperation value) and the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value, the character that executes the cooperation action is selected based on the determined action order and the cooperation is performed. When a character that executes an action is selected, the cooperative action can be executed without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order, and the taste of the video game can be improved.

That is, since the cooperation value related to the occurrence of the cooperation action that can change the action order can change depending on the action of the character, for example, compared with the video game in which a plurality of characters execute the action in the virtual battle according to the determined action order. Since it is possible to increase the difficulty of predicting virtual battles, it is possible to improve the taste of video games.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least an execution unit 11, a reflection unit 12B, and a selection unit 13.

The reflection unit 12B has a function of reflecting a value determined based on the attribute of the action in the cooperation value when the action to be executed by the execution unit 11 is determined or after the action is executed.

Here, the time when the action is decided means the time when the action of each character is decided. The action of each character has a structure determined before the action order is determined and a structure determined after the action order is determined. The configuration for reflecting the value when the action is decided is not particularly limited. For example, when the action of each character is decided by the user operation, the value corresponding to the action or the predetermined value is reflected in the cooperation value. Alternatively, the value derived from the plurality of actions when the action order of all the plurality of characters is determined may be reflected in the cooperation value.

Further, the configuration for reflecting the value after the action is executed is not particularly limited. For example, the configuration may be such that the value is reflected after each action is executed and before the next action is executed, or a predetermined number or all of them. It may be configured to be reflected collectively after the action is executed.

Further, the attribute of an action means an action or a property associated with a character that executes the action. The relationship between the action (or character) and the attribute is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that a plurality of properties are provided. An example of the relationship between an action and an attribute includes a configuration in which one or more attributes are associated with one action. Further, in the example of the plurality of attributes, there are a plurality of attributes (for example, three attributes having a three-freezing relationship) in which a strong attribute and a weak attribute are set.

In addition, the configuration for reflecting the value determined based on the action attribute in the cooperation value is not particularly limited, and the attribute of the object that is the target of the action is added to the action attribute or instead of the action attribute. The configuration may be reflected. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which a value to be reflected in the cooperation value is calculated by a predetermined calculation formula using the compatibility between the attribute of the action and the attribute of the object that is the target of the action.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the server 10B executes the action of the character in the game processing, the server 10B reflects the value determined based on the attribute of the action in the cooperation value (step S2-11). In this example, after executing the action of the character, the server 10B reflects the value calculated from the attribute of the action and the attribute of the character targeted by the action in the cooperation value.

As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, since the server 10B is configured to include the execution unit 11, the reflection unit 12B, and the selection unit 13, when the action to be executed is decided or After the action is executed, the value determined based on the attribute of the action is reflected in the cooperation value, the fluctuation of the cooperation value can be made diverse, and the taste of the video game can be further improved. it can.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10C includes at least an execution unit 11, a reflection unit 12C, and a selection unit 13.

The reflection unit 12C has a function of reflecting a value determined based on the result of the action executed by the execution function in the cooperation value.

Here, the result of the action is not particularly limited as long as it is caused by the action. Examples of the outcome of an action include the success or failure of the action and the number determined by the action (eg, the number of damages and combos done to the enemy, and the number of enemies attacked or destroyed at the same time).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the server 10C executes the action of the character in the game processing, the server 10C reflects the value determined based on the result of the executed action in the cooperation value (step S3-11). In this example, the server 10C reflects the value calculated from the result of the executed action in the cooperation value after the result of the executed action is confirmed.

As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, since the server 10C is configured to include the execution unit 11, the reflection unit 12C, and the selection unit 13, it is based on the result of the executed action. The value determined in the above can be reflected in the cooperation value, and the cooperation value can be changed even after the action order is decided.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10D (server 10D), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10D includes at least an execution unit 11D, a reflection unit 12, and a selection unit 13D.

The selection unit 13D has a function of selecting a character that executes a cooperative action according to a predetermined rule from a character that has not executed an action (a non-execution character) among a plurality of characters whose action order has been determined.

Here, the configuration for selecting the character to execute the cooperative action from the unexecuted characters is not particularly limited, but the configuration including the character corresponding to the action scheduled to be executed next to the executed action is included. preferable. In the example of such a configuration, among a plurality of characters whose action order is determined, the character who is planning to execute the action next and the character whose action order is slower than the character and the character is linked in a predetermined manner. There is a configuration in which a character satisfying the conditions is selected as a character that executes a cooperative action.

The execution unit 11D has a function of executing a cooperative action including execution of a cooperative action skill set for at least one of the selected characters.

Here, the skill for collaborative action means a skill that produces an effect when the collaborative action is executed. The effect of the skill for cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the structure is different from the effect generated when the character executes an action that is not a cooperative action. An example of the effect of the skill for cooperative action is that when the cooperative action is configured as "each character executes an action continuously", the effect value of the action executed by each character (for example, an attack when the action is an attack). It has the effect of increasing power).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the action is reflected in the cooperation value in the game processing, the server 10D selects a character to execute the cooperation action from the unexecuted characters (step S4-11). In this example, when it is determined that the server 10D generates a cooperative action based on the linked value that reflects the value determined by the action, the server 10D plans the next action from the unexecuted characters that are the operation targets of the user. The character that is performing and the character that is scheduled to act next are selected as the characters that execute the cooperative action.

When the server 10D selects a character to execute the cooperative action, the server 10D executes the cooperative action including the execution of the skill for the cooperative action (step S4-12). In this example, the server 10D transmits output information to the terminal 20 for outputting a game screen showing how the selected character executes the cooperative action at the timing when the character in the next action order executes the action. ..

As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, since the server 10D is configured to include the execution unit 11D, the reflection unit 12, and the selection unit 13D, a plurality of action orders are determined. From the characters that have not executed the action, a character that executes the cooperative action according to a predetermined rule is selected, and the cooperative action including the execution of the cooperative action skill set for at least one of the selected characters is performed. It is possible to change the action order of a plurality of characters that have been executed and once determined by a coordinated action.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10Z (server 10Z) which is an example of the video game processing server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). In this example, the server 10Z includes at least an execution unit 11Z, a reflection unit 12Z, and a selection unit 13Z.

The execution unit 11Z has a function of sequentially executing the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user.

Here, the configuration for determining the action order of a plurality of characters is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the status of each character reflects the action order. Hereinafter, in a turn-based battle between a plurality of user characters and a plurality of enemy characters, all actions that combine the actions of each user character instructed by the user and the actions of each enemy character determined by the computer at the start of each turn. Will be described by taking as an example a configuration in which the order of actions is determined according to a predetermined rule that reflects the agility of each character.

The configuration for sequentially executing the actions of the characters is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the character to act next in the determined action order. Hereinafter, in each turn, an image showing the icons of the characters arranged in the determined action order is displayed, and the case where the icons of the characters who executed the actions are deleted will be described as an example.

The reflection unit 12Z has a function of reflecting the action of each character on a numerical value (cooperation value) related to the occurrence of an action (cooperation action) executed by at least two or more characters.

Here, the configuration of the cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that two or more characters execute the cooperative action ignoring the order of actions. Hereinafter, when a cooperative action occurs, the user character A at the head of the action order and the first user character B among the characters (including the enemy character) whose action order is slower than the user character A are consecutive enemy characters. The configuration of the cooperative action that attacks the above will be described as an example.

Further, the configuration of the cooperation value is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the possibility of the cooperation behavior occurring. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the behavior of each user character is reflected in the cooperation value indicating the occurrence probability (cooperation rate) of the cooperation action executed by the two user characters will be described as an example.

Further, the configuration for reflecting the behavior of each character in the linkage value is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the increase / decrease in the linkage value and the cause of the increase / decrease. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the cooperation rate increases when the user character attacks an enemy character and the cooperation rate decreases when the user character executes the cooperation action will be described as an example.

The configuration for determining the fluctuation value of the cooperation value is not particularly limited. For example, the predetermined value may be increased or decreased regardless of the content of the action, or the value may be increased or decreased according to the content of the action. Good. Further, the action of the character may include an action that directly affects the cooperation value. Examples of such a configuration include a configuration in which the cooperation value is increased when the user character executes an action of increasing the cooperation value, and a configuration in which the cooperation value is decreased when the enemy character executes an action of lowering the cooperation value. There is a configuration. Not only does the cooperation value change incidentally with respect to the character's behavior, but the character can directly influence the cooperation value, which makes the video game strategic by setting more cooperation values. You will be able to improve.

The selection unit 13Z has a function of selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order when it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value.

Here, the configuration for determining that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value is not particularly limited, but each time each character executes the action, it is determined whether or not the cooperative action is generated as the next action to be executed. The configuration is preferable. Hereinafter, when it is time for each user character to execute an action, a configuration in which the occurrence of the cooperative action is determined based on the cooperation rate at that time will be described as an example.

When the action order of the plurality of characters in one turn is the user character A, the enemy character N, and the user character B, the user character A may not be determined to cooperate. That is, for example, the cooperation determination is not performed for the user character A located at the head of the determined action order, and after the action of the user character A is executed and before the action of the enemy character N is executed, the cooperation at that time is performed. Based on the value, it may be configured to determine whether or not the user character B is made to act following the user character A as a determination of cooperation. That is, when a character belonging to the same affiliation as the character who executed the action is included in the action order among the characters in the action order next based on the cooperation value changed from the action after the character executes the action. It may be configured to determine whether to make the character act in cooperation with the action. With such a configuration, it is possible to use the cooperation value that reflects the behavior of the user character A. In addition, by configuring the cooperation judgment for the succeeding character after executing the action, it is possible to increase the action possibility of the character located later than the configuration in which the cooperation judgment is performed before executing the action. Therefore, cooperation can have a greater impact on video games. That is, for example, in the above example, if it is determined whether or not the user character B executes the cooperative action before the user A acts, the user character B can execute the cooperative action regardless of the enemy character N, but the action of the user character B. When the order is reached, for example, if it is configured to determine whether to execute a cooperative action with the subsequent user character C, a situation may occur in which the user character B becomes incapable of acting due to the enemy character N.

Further, the configuration for selecting the character to execute the cooperative action to be generated based on the determined action order is not particularly limited, but the character whose action order is next to the action whose value is reflected in the cooperative value is included. The configuration is preferable. Hereinafter, when it is determined that the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation probability, a configuration in which the user character to act next and the user character scheduled to act next are selected will be described as an example.

Further, the execution unit 11Z has a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the determined action order when the character to execute the cooperative action is selected.

Here, the configuration for executing the cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize that the cooperative action has been executed. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the icons of the characters that have executed the cooperative action are deleted from the icon group representing the action order will be described as an example.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z. As shown in FIG. 13, the storage unit stores the action order, the character identification information, the action, and the execution flag in association with each other.

Here, the action order means the order in which a plurality of characters perform actions. The configuration of the action order is not particularly limited as long as it can specify the action order of a plurality of characters, but it is preferable that the configuration includes a user character and an enemy character. Examples of the order of actions include the order of actions in turn-based battles and the order of actions in active time battles.

Further, the character identification information means information for identifying the corresponding character in the order of actions. The structure of the character identification information is not particularly limited as long as it can identify the character.

In addition, behavior means information about behavior. The structure of the action is not particularly limited as long as it can specify the action performed by the character, but it is preferable that the structure includes the target of the action. Examples of actions include commands entered by the user (eg, attack, skill, defense).

The execution flag means information for identifying whether or not an action has been executed. The configuration of the execution flag is not particularly limited as long as it can identify the character who has finished the action and the character who will act next, but after the start of the turn, the character who satisfies the incapacity condition can also be identified. It is preferable to have. An example of the execution flag has a configuration in which "1" is set for a character that has completed an action and a character that has become incapacitated, and "0" is set for a character that has not completed an action.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of game processing executed by the system 100Z including the server 10Z. In the game processing in this example, in the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user is performed. Hereinafter, each process will be described. The order of each process is random as long as there is no contradiction in the process contents.

The game process is started, for example, when the terminal 20 that has accessed the server 10Z satisfies the execution condition of the action by the plurality of characters. Hereinafter, a case where the user who operates the terminal 20 satisfies the conditions will be described as an example.

In the game processing, the system 100Z first executes the action of the character (step S301). In this example, the server 10Z determines the action order of each of the plurality of characters based on the operation information received from the terminal 20, and sequentially executes the actions of the characters according to the determined action order.

When the system 100Z executes the action of the character, the action is reflected in the cooperation value (step S302). In this example, the server 10Z reflects the value determined by the action of each character in the cooperation value corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 after each action is executed.

When the action is reflected in the cooperation value, the system 100Z selects the character to execute the cooperation action (step S303). In this example, when the server 10Z determines that the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value, the character that executes the cooperation action is selected.

When the system 100Z selects a character to execute the cooperative action, the system 100Z executes the cooperative action (step S304). In this example, even if the selected character includes a character that is not in the action order, the server 10Z executes the cooperative action by the selected character without waiting for the action order of the character.

15 and 16 are explanatory views for explaining an example of a game screen. As shown in FIG. 15, on the game screen, an area 1500 representing the action order of a plurality of characters, a plurality of user characters including the user character U1 and the user character U2, and a plurality of enemy characters including the enemy character N1 are displayed. An area 1510 for receiving an action instruction to the user character is provided.

In the area 1500 representing the action order of a plurality of characters, the icons of each character are arranged in the action order. Further, in this example, the icons of the characters with the earliest action order are arranged in the order from the left side to the right side of the screen. Further, in this example, the user character and the enemy character are arranged so as to be mixed in one column.

A plurality of user characters are arranged in the virtual space in a formation selected by the user. In this example, the formation has various effects, and the user selects the formation of the user character group from a plurality of formations having different effects. In addition, when the formation satisfies a predetermined condition, the cooperation value may be changed. An example of such a configuration is that when the formation satisfies the condition for increasing the cooperation rate, the value at which the cooperation rate increases due to the action of the user character is multiplied by a predetermined magnification.

A plurality of enemy characters are arranged in a virtual space in a formation selected according to a predetermined rule. The enemy character group may also be configured to have an effect corresponding to the formation, as in the user character group. Further, the cooperation rate may be set for the enemy character group as well.

A UI corresponding to each user character is arranged in the area 1510 for receiving an action instruction to the user character. By operating each UI, the user instructs the action of the user character in each turn. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the user can select a command in which the effect occurs before the start of the turn. In this case, as a condition for making the command selectable, a configuration may be provided in which contents related to the behavior of the user character are provided. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which when a user character acts a predetermined number of times, a command (auxiliary command) corresponding to the user character is displayed so as to be selectable.

Hereinafter, the increase in the cooperation rate as the cooperation value will be described with reference to the above game screen. For example, when the user operates UI 1511 to set an attack as the action of the user character U1, the action order is determined and the turn is started, the action order is displayed in the area 1500. Then, when the user character U1 at the head of the column executes an attack, as a result of the attack, for example, the effect 1521 indicating the compatibility between the attribute of the enemy character N1 and the attribute of the executed attack, and the damage received by the enemy character N1 are received. The effect 1522 to be represented is displayed. Here, when the attack damages a plurality of enemy characters, a plurality of effects are displayed.

Next, when the attack by the user character U1 destroys the enemy character, a game screen showing how the predetermined object moves from the position of the destroyed enemy character toward the area 1610 showing the cooperation rate is displayed. By making such a configuration, by making a weak point of the enemy or attacking multiple enemies at once, the cooperation rate will increase by the action during the battle. , It is possible to make the user realize more effectively.

Further, in this example, the icon 1501 corresponding to the user character U1 who executed the action is deleted, and then the icon 1502 of the user character U2 scheduled to act moves to the top of the icon group. In addition, the icon 1505 corresponding to the defeated enemy character is also deleted, and the icon 1508 of the enemy character that can act remains.

Hereinafter, an example of a configuration in which cooperative actions occur in a turn-based battle that progresses in the above flow will be described. For example, in the case of the action order of the user character U1, if the cooperation rate at that time is 50%, the cooperation action occurs with a probability of 50%. Here, when it is determined that the cooperation action does not occur, the execution of the action by the user character U1 and the increase in the cooperation rate proceed as described above, and the action order of the user character U2 is obtained. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cooperative action occurs, the user character U1 and the user character U2 scheduled to act next are selected as the characters to execute the cooperative action, and the cooperative action by the two characters is executed. The icons corresponding to the two characters and the enemy character destroyed by the cooperative action are deleted from the area 1500 indicating the order of actions. In addition, the cooperation rate decreases by a predetermined value or a value corresponding to the generated cooperation action.

Further, as the cooperative action, the action set for the user character U1 and the action set for the user character U2 reflect the effect associated with the cooperative action. In addition, an effect associated with the user character U2, which is not in the order of actions, as an effect for cooperative actions is generated as an additional effect.

In the above, even when there is an action order of the enemy characters between the user character U1 and the user character U2, the action order of the enemy characters is ignored and the cooperative action by the two characters is executed.

In addition, a plurality of types of cooperative actions that occur may be provided. The content of the cooperative action is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the structure can be more advantageous to the user than the action alone. Examples of such a configuration include continuous attacks by all user characters whose action order is registered, and cooperative actions in which one user character supports or recovers another user character.

As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the server 10Z has the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation, the execution unit 11Z, the reflection unit 12Z, and the selection unit 13Z. Since the configuration is provided with, the actions of the characters are sequentially executed according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the operation of the user, and the occurrence of the action (cooperative action) executed by at least two or more characters is related. It is determined when it is determined that the action of each character is reflected in the numerical value (cooperation value) (for example, the probability of occurrence of the cooperation action by two characters is increased) and the cooperation action is generated based on the cooperation value. A character that executes the cooperative action is selected based on the order of actions, and when a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, the cooperative action is executed without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order. , The taste of video games can be improved.

Further, in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, the server 10Z uses a predetermined rule (for example, a user character that takes the first action order after the cooperation rate is determined, and another user character that takes the next action order. The value to be reflected in the linkage value and the character corresponding to the value are specified according to the rule for selecting and), and the image corresponding to the specified value moves from the position of the specified character to the position of the image showing the linkage value. Since the game screen is configured to show how the character is doing, the user can easily recognize the relationship between the character's behavior and the fluctuation of the cooperation value.

Further, in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, when the cooperation action occurs, the server 10Z reflects a predetermined value or a value calculated from the cooperation action in the cooperation value (for example, reduces the cooperation rate). Since it is configured, the user can easily recognize the relationship between the cooperative behavior and the fluctuation of the cooperative value.

Further, in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, since the server 10Z has a configuration in which a numerical value indicating the probability of occurrence of the cooperative action is used as the cooperative value, the occurrence of the cooperative action is made difficult to predict, and the video game The taste can be improved.

Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, when the server 10Z determines that the cooperative action is generated, if there is only one user character who has not executed the action, the cooperative action is performed. It may be configured not to be generated, but it may be configured to generate a special cooperative action different from the case where another user character is present. The configuration of the special cooperative behavior is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize that it is different from the normal cooperative behavior. An example of such a configuration includes a character that has already executed an action or a character whose actions have not been registered in the order of actions as a character that performs a cooperative action. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the variety of cooperative behaviors and further improve the taste of video games.

As described above, each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages. The effect of each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or effect.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N and the server 10 have various control programs (for example, a video game processing program) stored in their own storage devices. Execute the process.

Further, the configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be a configuration in which the server 10 executes a part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the user terminal, for example. , A part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Further, a part or all of the storage unit included in the server 10 may be provided by any of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. That is, the other one may have a part or all of the functions provided by either the user terminal 20 or the server 10 in the system 100.

Further, the program may have a configuration in which a part or all of the functions described as examples of the above-described embodiments are realized by a single device that does not include a communication network.

[Additional Notes]
The description of the above-described embodiment describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation.
To the server
An executive function that sequentially executes character actions according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
A reflection function that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, a selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is realized.
In the execution function, when a character to execute the cooperative action is selected, a video game for realizing a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the action order. Processing program.
[2]
In the reflection function, when the action to be executed by the execution function is determined or after the action is executed, the function of reflecting the value determined based on the attribute of the action in the cooperation value is realized. 1] The video game processing program described.
[3]
In the reflection function, the video game processing program according to [1] or [2] for realizing a function of reflecting a value determined based on the result of an action executed by the execution function in the cooperation value.
[4]
In the selection function, a function of selecting a character that executes the cooperative action according to a predetermined rule from a plurality of characters whose action order is determined and that do not execute the action is realized.
In the execution function, any one of [1] to [3] for realizing the function of executing the cooperative action including the execution of the cooperative action skill set for at least one of the selected characters. The video game processing program described in Crab.
[5]
To the server
A value to be reflected in the linked value according to a predetermined rule, a specific function for specifying a character corresponding to the value, and a specific function.
From [1] for realizing a display function for displaying a game screen showing how the image corresponding to the specified value moves from the position of the specified character toward the position of the image showing the cooperation value. The video game processing program according to any one of [4].
[6]
The reflection function is described in any one of [1] to [5] for realizing a function of reflecting a predetermined value or a value calculated from the cooperation action in the cooperation value when the cooperation action occurs. Video game processing program.
[7]
In the reflection function, the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [6] for realizing a function in which a numerical value indicating the probability of occurrence of the cooperation action is used as the cooperation value.
[8]
A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] on the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server. ..
[9]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] is installed.
[10]
A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.
An execution means for sequentially executing the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
Reflecting means for reflecting each character's action in a numerical value (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation value") related to the occurrence of an action (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation action") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, the selection means for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is included.
When a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, the execution means executes the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order. system.
[11]
The server includes the acquisition means, the execution means, the reflection means, and the selection means.
The video game processing system according to [10], which includes an output means for outputting a game screen showing how the user terminal executes the cooperative action by the execution means to a display screen of a display device.
[12]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation, and sequentially of the characters according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation. Reflection that reflects the action of each character in the execution function that executes the action and the numerical value (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation value") related to the occurrence of the action executed by at least two characters (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation action"). The execution function has a function and a selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order when it is determined to generate the cooperative action based on the cooperative value. When a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, a server having a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order relates to a function provided by the server. A video game processing program for realizing a function of receiving information and performing input / output corresponding to the function on the user terminal.
[13]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function to control the composition of a real space image and a virtual object image on a user terminal.
To the user terminal
An executive function that sequentially executes character actions according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
A reflection function that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, a selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is realized.
In the execution function, when a character to execute the cooperative action is selected, a video game for realizing a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the action order. Processing program.
[14]
[13] A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program described in the user terminal on a server capable of communicating with the user terminal.
[15]
A user terminal on which the video game processing program according to [12] or [13] is installed.
[16]
A video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the user's operation.
Execution processing that sequentially executes the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
Reflection processing that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the linked value, the selection process of selecting a character to execute the linked action based on the determined action order is included.
The execution process is characterized in that, when a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, the execution process includes a process of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order. Video game processing method.
[17]
A video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game in response to a user operation.
A video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the user's operation.
Execution processing that sequentially executes the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
Reflection processing that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the linked value, the selection process of selecting a character to execute the linked action based on the determined action order is included.
The execution process is characterized in that, when a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, the execution process includes a process of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order. Video game processing method.

According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is useful for improving the taste of a video game.

10 Video game processing server 20,201-20N User terminal 11 Execution unit 11
12 Reflection part 12
13 Selection unit 13
30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (6)

It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation.
To the server
An executive function that sequentially executes character actions according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
A reflection function that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, a selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is realized.
In the execution function, when a character to execute the cooperative action is selected, a video game for realizing a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the action order. Processing program. In the reflection function, a claim for realizing a function of reflecting a value determined based on the attribute of the action in the cooperation value when the action to be executed by the execution function is determined or after the action is executed. Item 1. The video game processing program according to item 1. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the reflection function, a function of reflecting a value determined based on the result of an action executed by the execution function in the cooperation value is realized. In the selection function, a function of selecting a character that executes the cooperative action according to a predetermined rule from a plurality of characters whose action order is determined and that do not execute the action is realized.
The execution function is any of claims 1 to 3 for realizing a function of executing the cooperative action including execution of a cooperative action skill set for at least one of the selected characters. The video game processing program described in C. A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.
An execution means for sequentially executing the actions of the characters according to the action order of each of the plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
Reflecting means for reflecting each character's action in a numerical value (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation value") related to the occurrence of an action (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation action") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, the selection means for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is included.
When a character that executes the cooperative action is selected, the execution means executes the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character that executes the cooperative action in the action order. system. It is a video game processing program for realizing a function to control the composition of a real space image and a virtual object image on a user terminal.
To the user terminal
An executive function that sequentially executes character actions according to the action order of each of a plurality of characters determined based on the user's operation, and
A reflection function that reflects the actions of each character in the numerical values (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation values") related to the occurrence of actions (hereinafter referred to as "cooperation actions") executed by at least two or more characters.
When it is determined that the cooperative action is generated based on the cooperative value, a selection function for selecting a character to execute the cooperative action based on the determined action order is realized.
In the execution function, when a character to execute the cooperative action is selected, a video game for realizing a function of executing the cooperative action without waiting for the action order of the character executing the cooperative action in the action order. Processing program.

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