JP2023048275A - Game system, server device, program, and game provision method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system, etc. capable of creating new strategic characteristics while keeping a game balance in a game system that allows capabilities of a game medium to be inherited to another game medium.SOLUTION: A game system executes control so that capabilities of a plurality of first game media can be used in a second game medium by allowing the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to be inherited to the second game medium. The game system controls parameters on the capabilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game medium. The game system controls parameters on at least one capability inherited to the second game medium according to the information on the capabilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game medium.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, server device, program, and game providing method.

Conventionally, there are game systems in which the ability of a character is transferred to another character. In such a game system, there is a game system in which the skills of a disabled character are transferred to another character (see Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is a game system in which, when a player character's equipment is associated with a companion character who can participate in battle, the companion character cannot fight and the equipment inherits the effects of the companion character (Patent Reference 2).

JP 2020-48591 A JP 2019-195419 A

In the prior art as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the ability of the parent character is inherited from the parent character to the child character. It was not possible to inherit the abilities of other characters. Therefore, there is a possibility that the growth of the character may become monotonous.

In addition, if the ability of not only the parent character but also all characters other than the parent character can be inherited, the game balance may be broken.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a game system in which the ability of one game medium can be transferred to another game medium, a new strategy can be achieved while maintaining the game balance. To provide a game system or the like that can be created.

(1) The present invention is
A game system that inherits the abilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
an ability control unit that controls the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media; ,
a parameter control unit that controls parameters relating to the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
The parameter control unit is
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. Regarding the game system.

The present invention also relates to a server device including the above units. The present invention also relates to a terminal device (game device) including the above units. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as the above units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above sections.

The present invention also relates to a game providing method in which a computer executes the above units.

That is, the present invention
A game providing method for carrying out a process of inheriting capabilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
controlling the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
controlling parameters related to abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. It relates to a game providing method.

According to the present invention, the second game media can be transferred to the second game media according to information on the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media (for example, at least one of the number, types, and amounts of abilities). Since it controls the parameters related to at least one ability inherited to , it is possible to create new strategies while maintaining the game balance.

(2) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability of the first game medium is
The information may be changeable based on information input by the player.

Here, "modifiable information" is a parameter that can be modified (developed) by the player during the course of the game.

According to the present invention, the player himself/herself can influence the ability of the first game medium, and the ability developed by the player can be inherited by the ability of the second game medium, thereby realizing new strategic properties. can produce.

(3) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability of the first game medium is
It may be information that cannot be changed based on information input by the player.

Here, the "unchangeable information" is a parameter that cannot be changed (developed) by the player during the course of the game, and includes, for example, unique skills and characteristics.

According to the present invention, the ability of the first game medium, which cannot be influenced by the player himself, can be inherited by the ability of the second game medium, and a new strategy can be created.

(4) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
Control the degree of inheritance that indicates the degree of change of parameters related to abilities,
The degree of inheritance of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium may be changed according to information of the ability inherited to the second game medium.

According to the present invention, since the degree of inheritance of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is changed according to the information of the ability inherited to the second game medium, the game balance is not broken. At the same time, new strategies can be created.

(5) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
Control may be performed such that the greater the number of abilities inherited by the second game content, the lower the degree of inheritance.

According to the present invention, the more inherited abilities, the lower the degree of inheritance, and the less ability effects are added. It is possible to generate.

(6) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
The degree of inheritance may be changed according to the order of the abilities inherited by the second game content.

According to the present invention, the degree of inheritance is changed according to the order of the abilities inherited by the second game content, so it is possible to create new strategies.

(7) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
The succession degree may be changed according to the degree of relationship between the first game content and the second game content.

According to the present invention, since the succession degree is changed according to the degree of relationship between the first game content and the second game content, it is possible to create a new strategy.

(8) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
The degree of succession may be changed according to the billing information of the player.

According to the present invention, since the succession degree is changed according to the player's billing information, it is possible to encourage billing and to create new strategies.

(9) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability control unit
The plurality of first game media are a given plurality of first characters, the second game media are a second character different from the plurality of first characters, and the plurality of first characters may be inherited by the second character.

According to the present invention, the ability of a plurality of first characters can be inherited by the second character, and it is possible to create a new strategy while maintaining the player's motivation for the game.

(10) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability control unit
The plurality of first game media may be given characters, the second game media may be given items, and the abilities of the plurality of characters may be transferred to the items.

According to the present invention, since the abilities of multiple characters can be inherited to an item, the abilities of multiple characters can be left as mementos. As a result, it is possible to create new strategies while maintaining the player's motivation for the game.

(11) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
further comprising a game processing unit that inherits the item owned by the first character to the second character;
The ability control unit
The plurality of first game media are items owned by a plurality of first characters, and the second game media is a second character to whom the items owned by the plurality of first characters are inherited, When the second character inherits an item owned by the plurality of first characters, the ability of the item may be inherited.

According to the present invention, the player can transfer an item to another character and transfer the ability to the same item as it is. In other words, the ability of the item can be left as a memento. As a result, the present invention makes it possible to create new strategies while maintaining the player's motivation for the game.

(12) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter control unit is
For each first game medium, when the ability of the first game medium is inherited by the second game medium, the second game medium already possesses the ability, and the second game medium still has the ability. The succession contents regarding the ability may be different between when the medium does not possess the ability.

According to the present invention, for each first game medium, at the time of inheriting the ability, the content of inheritance regarding the ability changes based on whether or not the second game medium already possesses the ability. You will be able to play the game while considering ownership, and it will be possible to create new strategies.

(13) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability control unit
For each of the first game media, control may be performed so that the ability of the first game media can be transferred to the second game media when the first game media enters a predetermined state.

According to the present invention, even if the first game medium enters a predetermined state (for example, an unusable state), the ability of the first game medium is controlled so as to be transferable to the second game medium. can create a strategic

(14) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability control unit
For each of the first game media, the ability inherited to the second game media when the first game media transitions to the original state after the first game media has entered the predetermined state. may be returned as the ability of the first game medium.

According to the present invention, when the first game medium transitions to its original state (for example, usable state), the ability inherited by the second game medium is restored as the ability of the first game medium. Game balance can be maintained, and the player can strategically play the game while considering the state of the first game content.

(15) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The information on the ability is
The information may indicate at least one of the type of ability, the amount of ability, and the number of abilities.

According to the present invention, according to at least one of the type of ability, the amount of ability, and the number of abilities transferred to the second game medium, a parameter relating to at least one ability transferred to the second game medium is set. It can be controlled, and new strategies can be created.

(16) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The ability control unit
Depending on the performance of the second game medium, the number of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, the types of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, and the abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium At least one period during which the ability is maintained may be varied.

Here, the "performance of the second game content" is, for example, the ability, attributes, rarity, etc. of the second game content. According to the present invention, the performance of the second game medium includes the number of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, the types of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, and the performance of the second game medium. Since it affects at least one of the periods during which the ability inherited by the medium is maintained, it is possible to create a new strategy.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of this embodiment. The figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information of the game content of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the succession process of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing according to the embodiment;

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

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

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a given service using a terminal device (game device) 20 communicatively connected via the Internet (an example of a network).

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a terminal device, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a terminal device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and is connected via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. It is a device that can be connected to the server device 10 via the server device 10 .

[1.1] A game system configured in a client-server model, the game system of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , the Internet (an example of a network).

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the player can play the game based on the information transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet.

In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. good too.

Note that the server device 10 alone may perform various processes related to the present invention, or the terminal device 20 alone may perform various processes related to the present invention.

[1.2] Terminal device The game system of the present embodiment is a single terminal device having the functions of the server device 10, that is, a device that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device (standalone device). ) may be implemented by

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention may be realized only by the terminal device 20 without being connected to the server device 10 . For example, it may be a game system implemented by a plurality of terminal devices 20 through P2P (peer-to-peer) communication.

A plurality of such terminal devices may be connected by wire or wirelessly, one terminal device may function as a host (server device 10), and may be implemented by a plurality of terminal devices.

The terminal device is not limited to a terminal device, and may be a tablet information terminal device, a personal computer, or a terminal device (housing) installed in an amusement park.

[1.3] Cloud-type game system The game system of this embodiment may be a cloud-type game system. For example, in a cloud-type game system, basic processing (including game processing, drawing processing, etc.) is performed only by the server device 10 (cloud device), and the processing result of the server device 10 (cloud device) is performed on the terminal device 20 side. display control only. Further, the terminal device 20 only transmits information such as input information of the controller to the server device 10 . In such a case, the terminal device 20 may transmit information other than the input information.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, except for input, the server device 10 executes each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and the execution of the game program, and the terminal device 20 executes image display by input and streaming. By doing so, the above game may be realized.

Also, the game system may store information stored in the server device 10 and information stored in the terminal device 20 in a given storage area on the Internet.

[1.4] Terminal Device Equipped with Plurality of Controllers In the present embodiment, one terminal device 20 may be provided with a plurality of controllers (input unit 260). In addition, when a plurality of players play a game using the controller of each player of one terminal device 20, it is assumed that the plurality of players are realistically close to each other.

[1.5] Example of social game Further, in the present embodiment, it may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when functioning as an SNS server, it is called a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. We are able to provide games.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, this embodiment has a configuration capable of providing an online game in which the terminal devices 20 of other players can be connected via a network and the same game progress can be shared online at the same time.

[1.6] Examples of browser games In particular, in the present embodiment, games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH (registered trademark), CGI, PHP, shockwave, and Java (registered trademark) applets , JavaScript (registered trademark), etc. (a game that is started by simply opening an installation site with a web browser) may be provided.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , has a web browser function for transmitting data of player operation to the server device 10, executes various processes for providing a game screen to the player, and allows the player to execute the game. however,
The terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing by using an API as necessary, or collects player information managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. may be acquired to execute the game.

[1.7] Others This embodiment may be configured with one (device, processor), or may be configured with a plurality of (devices, processors). Information (for example, player information, game information, etc.) stored in a storage area (storage unit 170 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (storage device in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). , memory). A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, in this embodiment of the present embodiment, a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted may be employed.

In this embodiment, an input unit 160 for use by an administrator or other inputs, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, a communication unit 196 for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others, It includes a processing unit 100 that executes processing, and a storage unit 170 that stores various data mainly used for games.

The input unit 160 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 160 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, keyboard, or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 170 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 171, the storage unit 170 of this embodiment includes an image buffer 172, a game data storage unit 174 in which game information indicating information about the game is stored, and a player information storage unit (player information storage). part) 176 .

In particular, the game data storage unit 174 stores information on the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information on the virtual camera, setting values used in the game, and the like.

The player information storage unit 176 also stores player information (user information) in association with a player ID (user ID) for each player (each user). A player ID is identification information for identifying a player.

Note that the player information may be a concept that includes not only the player information associated with the player, but also the player's game content information and the like.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 171 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

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

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. . Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

In this embodiment, the server device 10 may perform some or all of the processing of the processing unit 100 , and the terminal device 20 may perform some of the processing of the processing unit 100 .

The processing unit 100 includes an ability control unit 110, a parameter control unit 112, a game processing unit 115, a reception unit 119, a communication control unit 120, a web processing unit 121, a management unit 122, a notification unit 123, an image generation unit 130, and a sound processing unit. 140 included.

The ability control unit 110 controls the ability of the first game medium to be usable by the second game medium by inheriting the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium.

In addition, the ability control unit 110 uses the abilities of the plurality of first game media in the second game media by inheriting the capabilities of the plurality of first game media in the second game media. control possible. For example, the ability control unit 110 may control one or more abilities corresponding to each of one or more characters so that the second game media can inherit one or more abilities corresponding to the character.

The ability control unit 110 sets the first game content to a given first character, sets the second game content to a second character different from the first character, and sets the ability of the first character to the given character. You may make it succeed to a 2nd character.

For example, the ability control unit 110 may set the plurality of first game media to a plurality of given first characters, set the second game media to a second character different from the plurality of first characters, and The abilities of a plurality of first characters may be inherited by the second character.

Also, the ability control unit 110 may set the first game medium as a given character, the second game medium as a given item, and transfer the ability of the character to the item.

In addition, the ability control unit 110 treats the plurality of first game media as given characters, the second game media as given items, and inherits the abilities of the plurality of characters to the item. may

In addition, the ability control unit 110 treats the plurality of first game media as items possessed (possessed, possessed) by the plurality of first characters, and the second game media as items possessed by the plurality of first characters. The second character may be the target of inheriting the item, and when the second character inherits the item owned by the plurality of first characters, the ability of the item may be inherited.

Further, for each first game medium, the ability control unit 110 changes the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium when the first game medium enters a predetermined state (for example, an unusable state). It may be controlled so as to be inheritable to the medium.

For each first game medium, the ability control unit 110 restores the first game medium to its original state (for example, usable state) after the first game medium has entered a predetermined state (for example, unusable state). , the ability inherited to the second game medium may be returned as the ability of the first game medium.

In addition, the ability control unit 110 determines the number of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, the types of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, and the At least one period during which the ability inherited by the second game content is maintained may be changed.

The parameter control unit 112 controls parameters relating to the ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium. For example, the parameter control unit 112 controls the information of the ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium (for example, information indicating at least one of the type of ability, the amount of ability, and the number of abilities). controls parameters relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game content.

In addition, the parameter control unit 112 controls parameters relating to the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media. In addition, the parameter control unit 112 controls parameters relating to at least one ability inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media according to information about the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media. .

Note that the ability of the first game content may be changeable information based on the player's input information, or may be unchangeable information based on the player's input information.

The parameter control unit 112 controls the degree of inheritance indicating the degree of change of the parameter related to the ability, and inherits at least one ability to be inherited to the second game medium according to the information of the ability inherited to the second game medium. You can change the degree.

Further, the parameter control unit 112 may perform control such that the degree of inheritance decreases as the number of abilities inherited by the second game medium increases.

Also, the parameter control section 112 may change the degree of inheritance according to the order of the abilities inherited to the second game content.

Further, the parameter control section 112 may change the degree of inheritance according to the degree of relationship between the first game content and the second game content.

Also, the parameter control unit 112 may change the degree of inheritance according to the billing information of the player.

Further, for each first game medium, the parameter control unit 112 determines whether the second game medium already possesses the ability when the ability of the first game medium is inherited by the second game medium, The succession details regarding the ability may be different between when the second game content does not yet possess the ability.

The game processing unit 115 executes game processing based on player input information (operation information). For example, the game processing unit 115 may receive input information (operation information) of the player from the terminal device 20 of the player and perform game processing.

The game processing unit 115 may transfer the items owned by the first character to the second character.

The receiving unit 119 receives input from the player. Further, the receiving unit 119 may receive a touch input on the touch panel as an input from the player. The accepting unit 119 receives and accepts input contents (touch position, timing, etc.) from the terminal device 20 .

Further, the reception unit 119 may receive input and instructions from the player through data transmission/reception by the communication control unit 120 .

The communication control unit 120 establishes a connection (session or connection) with the terminal device 20 and performs processing for communicating (transmitting and receiving) data via the network.

The web processing unit 121 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 121 transmits data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and performs Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

The management unit 122 manages game information and player information associated with player identification information for each player. The management unit 122 may also manage information such as in-game currency and items.

Also, the notification unit 123 notifies the player of given information. Note that "notifying" means notifying the player (player's terminal device 20) of information. It should be noted that "notification" may be interpreted in other words such as provision, presentation, display, and transmission.

The notification unit 123 may perform transmission control to notify the terminal device 20 of the game screen. That is, the notification unit 123 controls to generate display control information for a game screen (game image) and display the generated display control information on the player's terminal device 20 (for example, the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20). do.

Note that the "notification" means that the server device 10 sends to the terminal device 20 of the player an e-mail (may be an e-mail magazine or the like) sent and received by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), and is not limited to SMTP. , transmission by a given protocol, push notification, notification of a predetermined screen (banner display screen, notification screen, pop-up screen, etc.) of a predetermined application, the web processing unit 121 of the server device 10 It may be notified by a page, or the like. That is, it indicates that the server device 10 actively notifies the terminal device 20 of the player. In addition, in this embodiment, transmitting information to the terminal device 20 that has made the request in response to a request from the terminal device 20 of the player may be one mode of "notification". A push notification is to display a message window in a partial area (such as the upper end) of the screen of a terminal (smartphone). Note that the “notification” includes audio notification obtained by voicing a displayed message or the like. "Notification" also includes notification by vibration.

The image generator 130 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generator 130 generates one game screen image in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) according to the progress of the game. The generated image is transmitted to the terminal device 20 .

The image generation unit 130 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100 , thereby generating a game image and outputting it to the image buffer 172 or transmitting it to the terminal device 20 . The image generator 130 may generate an image (a so-called three-dimensional image) viewed from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space (game space).

For example, when generating a three-dimensional game image, the image generator 130 first performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation. , drawing data (positional coordinates of vertices of primitive surfaces, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) is created. Based on this rendering data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is stored in an image buffer 172 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.) in units of pixels. Draw to a buffer (VRAM) that can be used. This produces an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in object space.

The sound processing unit 140 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and transmits the generated game sounds to the terminal device 20 .

Note that the processing unit 100 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 and executes game processing of the game provided in the present embodiment for each player based on the player's input via the terminal device 20 .

Further, the processing unit 100 has a timer function, and may be used to synchronize with each terminal device 20 in order to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the current time or preset time may be output to each unit.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 in this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel, a touch panel type display, or the like. That is, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional pointing position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

The touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “touch panel” except in special cases) may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. .

The input unit 260 may also include buttons, levers, keyboards, steering wheels, microphones, acceleration sensors, etc. that can input input information (operation signals) other than pointing positions.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 for storing final display images and the like, a game data storage unit 274, and a player information storage unit 276. include. It should be noted that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 170 of the server device 10 may constitute a part of them.

Image data generated by the image generation unit 230 or image data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the image buffer 272 .

The game data storage unit 274 stores information on the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information on each character, information on the virtual camera, other set values used in the game, and the like. Note that the terminal device 20 may store the information received from the server device 10 in the game data storage unit 274 .

The player information storage unit 276 stores player information. Note that the terminal device 20 may receive information on the player corresponding to the player ID from the server device 10 and store it in the player information storage section 276 .

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part). Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as will be described later.

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

In particular, in this embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260 through which the player performs game operations by using a touch panel display. As the touch panel, for example, touch panels of resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), capacitance type, electromagnetic induction type, ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, infrared scanning type, etc. can be used.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the server device 10 and other terminal devices 20), and its functions include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, , a program, etc.

Note that the terminal device 20 receives, via a network, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment, which are stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 170 of the server device 10, and receive the data. The programs and data obtained may be stored in the information storage medium 280 and the storage section 270 . The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this way can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server device 10 based on input data and programs from the input unit 260 .

In particular, in the present embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing the game, processing for arranging objects such as characters and enemy characters, and processing for displaying objects. , a process of calculating the game result, or a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

In addition, the processing unit 200 performs game processing (for example, processing of a battle game, etc.) based on player input information input by the input unit 260 . Also, the processing unit 200 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , or part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The processing unit 200 also performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 includes a display control unit 211 , a reception unit 212 , a notification unit 213 , a communication control unit 220 , a web browser 221 , an image generation unit 230 and a sound processing unit 240 . In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The display control unit 211 performs processing for displaying the game screen on the display unit 290 . For example, the display control unit 211 may display using the web browser 221 . Also, the display control unit 211 causes the display unit 290 to display necessary information during the game based on the information transmitted from the server device 10 . For example, the terminal device 20 displays the display information of the game screen received from the server device 10 .

Further, the display control unit 211 may perform the same processing as all or part of the processing performed by the presentation unit 116 of the server device 10 .

The receiving unit 212 performs processing for receiving input from the player. For example, the receiving unit 212 may transmit input information received by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10, and the server device 10 may receive the input information. Further, the same processing as that of the reception unit 119 of the server device 10 may be performed in whole or in part.

The notification unit 213 notifies the player of given information. For example, the notification unit 213 displays information on the game screen. In addition, the notification unit 213 may perform the same processing as the notification unit 123 of the server device 10 in whole or in part.

The communication control unit 220 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10 . The communication control unit 220 also performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, and other control processing related to transmission and reception of data.

Note that the communication control unit 220 stores destination information (network information such as IP addresses and port numbers) of the other terminal devices 20 and the server device 10 in the storage unit 270 and the information storage medium 280, and performs processing for managing them. can be Then, the communication control unit 220 may communicate with the server device 10 when input information for starting communication is received from the player.

In particular, the communication control unit 220 performs a process of transmitting player identification information and input information to the server device 10 and receiving data (a player's Web page, game screen, etc.) from the server device 10 .

The communication control unit 220 may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 when input information from the input unit 260 is received. In particular, the communication control unit 220 of the present embodiment performs processing for receiving given screen information (for example, game screen information, etc.) from the server device 10 .

The web browser 221 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, and the like from the web server (server device 10), analyzes layouts, and controls display. The web browser 221 also transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 221 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 221 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH (registered trademark), Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display information from a web server specified by a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) via the Internet by the web browser 221 . For example, the terminal device 20 can display a game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 using the web browser 221 .

The image generation unit 230 performs drawing processing based on various types of processing (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200 to generate an image, and the display control unit 211 outputs the image to the display unit 290 . The image generated by the image generator 230 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. Note that the image generation unit 230 may perform the same processing as that of the image generation unit 130 of the server device 10 in whole or in part.

The sound processing unit 240 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 . Note that the sound processing unit 240 may perform the same processing as all or part of the processing performed by the sound processing unit 140 of the server device 10 .

When the terminal devices 20 of this embodiment play a game with a plurality of terminal devices 20 by P2P or the like, one terminal device 20 may serve as a host and execute processing. In such a case, the terminal device 20 as a host may perform processing of each processing unit (part or all of each processing unit) of the server device 10 .

[4] Overview This embodiment relates to a game system that inherits (succeeds, transfers) the abilities (skills) of game media such as characters and items to another game media.

For example, the game system of this embodiment relates to a battle game in which the player GP progresses the game in a group (party) composed of a plurality of characters. Then, for example, when a given character becomes unable to fight during the game, the game system controls so that the ability of the character can be handed over to another character or item.

Specifically, with reference to FIG. 4, it is assumed that a party consisting of characters A, B, C, D, E, and P to be operated by the player GP is formed, and character A is unable to fight. , the ability of character A is controlled so that it can be transferred to another character P capable of fighting. In this way, it is possible to transfer the affection for the character A to another character P, and the motivation for the game can be maintained for the player GP.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, for example, as the information (at least one of the number, type, and quantity) of the abilities inherited from the character P that cannot fight increases, the degree of inheritance of each ability inherited to the character P decreases. Control. That is, in the present embodiment, a characteristic is added in which the effect of each ability becomes weaker as the amount of information about the ability inherited by the character P increases. As a result, the player is provided with a new strategic game while maintaining the game balance. A detailed description will be given below.

[5] Description of Game Content Next, an example of the game content of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[5.1] Definition of game content In this embodiment, a game content is an object in a game space (virtual space) used in a game. For example, game media can be characters and items. An item may be something that can be equipped on a character or used by a character.

[5.2] Description of Game Content Acquisition Method In addition, in the present embodiment, each player is provided with one or a plurality of game contents as an initial setting. Further, in this embodiment, during game execution,
(1) If you win a battle game with another player,
(2) when a predetermined game stage is cleared, when a player's level increases, or when a predetermined game task is completed;
(3) If you win the selection process (lottery process),
(4) If transferred from another player (for example, a player registered as a friend),
(5) If purchased by paying costs such as billing,
(6) If the game medium is an item, when combining items (base item and material item),
You can get the game media to

[5.3] Details of game content information As shown in FIG. 5, the game content information of this embodiment includes the name, type, parameters (attack power, defense power, physical strength value, etc.) of the game content, and the like. .

In the game system of this embodiment, the player information storage unit 176 of the server device 10 stores information on each game content owned (possessed, possessed) by the player in association with the player ID for each player.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, for each game medium, the game medium name, type, unique skill, attack power, defense power, physical strength, and operability indicating the propriety of the operation state are associated with the game medium ID. Stored as flags and game media information.

“Type” indicates the type of game media. For example, in the case of a character, the ability that the character is good at is categorized. In the case of items, the power possessed by the item is categorized. For example, for items used as keepsakes, the type may be defined as "mementos".

"Inherent skill" is an example of ability, and indicates the inherent ability and characteristics of the game media, such as ice tricks, bow and arrow, half damage, double attack power, and the like. For example, a character A capable of activating the ice technique can use the ice technique to attack the opponent character. It should be noted that there may be game media that do not have unique skills.

"Attack power" is an example of an ability and an example of a parameter. Decrease the physical strength of the opponent character based on the attack power.

"Defense power" is an example of an ability and an example of a parameter. Decrease the damage value received from the opponent character based on the defense power.

"Physical strength value" is an example of a parameter associated with a character. When the physical strength reaches a predetermined value and becomes 0, it becomes unusable. Basically, items do not have physical strength values, but there may be items with physical strength values.

“Usability” is an example of a flag indicating a usable state or an unusable state associated with a game medium. For example, "0" indicates disabled and "1" indicates enabled.

Although not shown, the game content information may include other parameters such as game content level, rarity, points, unique skill level, quickness, resilience, and the like.

Raising the level of the game media or unique skill gives the player an advantage in the game. For example, the attack power becomes stronger, and the battle game can proceed advantageously. For example, the level can be increased when the game content is used to win or clear the game, when the determination condition for level increase is met, when a plurality of game media are synthesized, and the like.

The rarity indicates the rarity of the game medium, and the higher the value, the higher the rarity.

Game content points are points that increase as the game progresses. For example, when a game is cleared, points can be accumulated when a battle game is executed.

In addition, the game media information may store attributes (such as properties determined in the game such as “fire”, “water”, “wood”) as an example of unique skills.

Note that the player may own a plurality of identical game media (same game media ID). In addition, even when multiple identical game media are owned, there may be differences in the values of parameters and the like.

Note that in this embodiment, when the information on the game content is changed, the changed information on the game content is stored in the player information storage unit 176 .

[6] Description of first and second game media In the game system of the present embodiment, the first game media may be unusable game media, and the second game media may be usable game media. good.

Here, the "usable state" indicates a state in which the game media can be controlled based on the input information of the player GP. 0). For example, "usable state" indicates a state in which a character can fight in a given stage or turn. The 'usable state' may be replaced with a 'action ready state', a 'combat ready state' or an 'operable state'.

Also, the "unusable state" indicates a state in which the game media cannot be controlled based on the input information of the player GP. For example, when the game medium is a character, the “unusable state” means that the physical strength of the character reaches a predetermined value (for example, physical strength = 0) and the character is unable to fight. Further, when the game medium is an item, the "unusable state" means that the physical strength of the character possessing the item reaches a predetermined value (for example, physical strength = 0) and is incapable of fighting.

In the game system, after a character becomes incapable of fighting in a given stage (quest, turn), it may be revived in another stage (another quest, another turn) to make it ready for battle.

In addition, the "unusable state" may be rephrased as "unable to act", "unable to fight", or "unable to operate".

Also, the player GP who owns the first game content and the second game content may be the same player GP or different players.

[7] Description of Ability The ability of the first game content in the game system of this embodiment may be changeable information. For example, "modifiable information" may be parameters that the player GP can modify (develop) during the course of the game. Also, the "changeable information" may be information that can be changed based on the information input by the player GP, or information that can be changed based on computer control.

Specifically, the ability of the first game content may have an ability value that can be changed (increased or decreased) by the player GP playing the game using the character. For example, the abilities of the first game medium are attack power, defense power, and recovery power of characters and items.

The ability of the first game content in the game system of this embodiment may be non-changeable information. For example, the "unchangeable information" is a parameter that cannot be changed (developed) by the player during the course of the game, such as unique skills and characteristics. Specifically, for example, the ability of the first game medium is a unique skill that attacks the opponent character with an ice technique, and may be information that cannot be trained based on the input information of the player GP.

[8] Description of Inheritance of Ability In the game system of the present embodiment, the ability of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium by transferring the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium. Control available in game media.

Here, "inheritance" means grant, inheritance, assignment, and the like.

Further, when the "ability" is indicated by a value, "succeeding the ability" means adding (adding) the value of the ability of the first game medium to the value of the ability of the second game medium to be inherited. ) means to For example, if character A has an attack power value of 100 and character E has an attack power value of 200, transferring the attack power of character A to character E means that character E has an attack power value of 200 and 100 is to add

In addition, when "ability" is indicated by a unique skill, "succession of ability" means giving the unique skill of the first game medium as the inherited ability of the second game medium. means For example, when character A has a unique skill of ice technique, transferring the unique skill of character A to character E means giving character E a new unique skill of ice technique.

Further, in this embodiment, at least one of the ability value of the first game medium and the unique skill of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium.

In this embodiment, if the first game medium has multiple ability values (for example, offensive power and defensive power), all the ability values may be transferred to the second game medium, or at least one The ability value may be transferred to the second game medium.

For example, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game system may control the ability of the first game medium so that it can be transferred to the second game medium. That is, the game system transfers the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium at the timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

The predetermined condition is, for example, when the first game medium becomes unusable, or when the game situation becomes a predetermined situation (for example, when an event occurs or when an enemy character is encountered). That is, the game system may transfer the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium at the timing when the first game medium becomes unusable, or the game system may transfer the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium. At the appropriate timing, the ability of the first game medium may be transferred to the second game medium.

Further, in the game system, for example, when the abilities of a plurality of first game media are transferred to the second game media, the first game media are in a predetermined state (for example, disabled) for each first game media. state), the ability of the first game medium may be controlled so as to be transferable to the second game medium.

Further, the game system may transfer the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium when receiving an instruction of transfer from the player GP.

Also, the game system may automatically transfer the ability of the first game medium to the second game medium by the computer.

Further, the game system controls the ability of the first game medium so that it can be used by the second game medium at the timing when the ability of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium.

[8.1] Example of Transferring a Character's Ability to Another Character ) may be inherited.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the offensive ability of character A, which is unable to fight, is inherited by character P, who can fight, so that character P can use the offensive ability of character A. control possible.

In this embodiment, one character P may inherit the abilities of a plurality of characters. That is, in the game system, the character P may inherit the abilities of a plurality of characters (for example, the abilities of the character A and the abilities of the character B).

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the attack power ability of character A who is unable to fight and the attack power ability of character B who is unable to fight may be transferred to character P.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, one character P may inherit a plurality of abilities (for example, short-range attack and long-range attack) of one character E who is unable to fight.

[8.2] Example of inheriting the ability of a character to an item The game system of this embodiment inherits the ability of a character (an example of a first game medium) to an item (an example of a second game medium) You may do so.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the ability of attack power of character A who is unable to fight may be transferred to the bracelet OB1 that character A owned. Then, when the character P equips (uses) the bracelet OB1, the character P is controlled to be able to use the attack power ability of the bracelet OB1. In this way, the bracelet OB1 can be used as a memento, and the character P can continue to use the ability of the character A by owning the bracelet OB1.

In the present embodiment, the offensive ability of character A who is unable to fight may be transferred to an item owned by another character such as character P instead of the bracelet OB1 owned by character A.

Also, in the game system of this embodiment, one bracelet OB1 may inherit the abilities of each of a plurality of characters. That is, the game system may inherit the abilities of a plurality of characters (for example, the abilities of character A and the abilities of character B) to bracelet OB1.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the attack power ability of character A who is incapacitated and the attack power ability of character B who is incapacitated may be transferred to bracelet OB1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of abilities, such as short-range attack and long-range attack, of one character E who is incapacitated may be inherited for one item, bracelet OB1.

[8.3] Example of Transferring an Item Owned by a Character to Another Character In the game system of the present embodiment, an item owned by a first character (an example of a first game medium) is transferred to a second character. You may Then, the ability of the item possessed by the first character may be transferred to the item (an example of the second game medium) transferred to the second character. In other words, the items themselves are substantially the same before and after the inheritance, but the owned characters are different. In such a case, parameters relating to the item's ability may be changed at the time of inheritance.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the game system converts the ability of the sword of grass OB2 possessed by the character A who is unable to fight to the sword of grass possessed by the character P who is capable of fighting. Take over as OB2.

Then, when the character P equips (uses) the sword of grass OB2, the character P is controlled to be able to use the ability of the sword of grass OB2. In this way, the sword of grass OB2 can be used as a memento, and the character P can continue to use the ability of the sword of grass OB2 possessed by the character A by possessing the sword of grass OB2. can be done.

Also, in the game system of the present embodiment, for each of a plurality of characters, the ability of the character's item may be inherited by the item.

Then, for example, when the character P inherits the item owned by the character A and the item owned by the character B, the game system inherits the ability of the item owned by the character A and the ability of the item owned by the character B. You may

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the ability of the sword of grass OB2 of the character A who is unable to fight is inherited as the sword of grass OB2 possessed by the character P who can fight. Then, the ability of the sword of darkness OB3 of the character B who is unable to fight may be inherited by the sword of grass OB3 possessed by the character P who is capable of fighting.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the abilities of each of the items possessed by the character E may be inherited. For example, when inheriting the sword of grass OB2 and the sword of darkness OB3 owned by character E who is unable to fight as sword of grass OB2 and sword of darkness OB3 owned by character P who can fight, sword of grass OB2 and the ability of Sword of Darkness OB3 may be inherited.

[9] Ability-Related Parameter Control The game system controls the ability-related parameters inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium.

For example, the game system controls parameters relating to at least one ability transferred to the second game medium according to information about the ability transferred from the first game medium to the second game medium.

"Ability information" indicates at least one of the number of abilities, the types of abilities, and the amount of abilities.

The “parameter regarding ability” may be the value itself obtained by quantifying the ability. For example, if the second game content is a character, it is the character's offensive power, defensive power, and the like. Also, if the second game medium is an item, it is the offensive power, defensive power, etc. of the item.

Also, the "parameter regarding ability" may indicate the degree to which the effect of the inherited ability is exerted. For example, it may be an upper limit value of ability or a value to be added to the ability value. Specifically, if the upper limit of the attack power of the character P is 300 and the ability of the character A is transferred to the character P, the upper limit of the attack power of the character P may be set to 400.

Further, "controlling a parameter related to at least one ability inherited by the second game medium" means, for example, when a plurality of abilities are inherited to the second game medium, It may mean controlling a parameter, or it may mean controlling a parameter related to a part of a plurality of inherited abilities.

Note that in the game system of the present embodiment, at the timing when the ability of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium, a parameter relating to at least one ability transferred to the second game medium is controlled, and the ability is transferred to the second game medium. Control enabled.

[9.1] Description of Parameter Control According to Number of Abilities may control a parameter related to at least one ability inherited to the .

For example, in the game system, the effect of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium becomes weaker as the number of abilities (the number of abilities) inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium increases. to control. For example, in the game system, the greater the number of abilities (number of abilities) inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium, the lower the parameter related to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium. can be controlled as follows.

[9.2] Description of Parameter Control According to Type of Ability A parameter for at least one capability may be controlled.

For example, the game system controls such that the effect of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium becomes weaker as the number of types of abilities inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium increases. do. For example, the game system is arranged such that the parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium becomes lower as the number of types of abilities inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium increases. may be controlled.

In addition, the game system may perform control so that, when the kind of ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium is a special type, the effect of the ability is not diminished.

[9.3] Description of parameter control according to ability amount A parameter for at least one capability may be controlled.

For example, the game system controls such that as the amount of ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium increases, the effect of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium diminishes. For example, the game system controls such that as the amount of ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium increases, the parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium becomes lower. may

Specifically, in the case where the ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium is attack power, if the attack power is "1000", the effect is reduced by 10% ( That is, the effect of the inherited attack power is set to "100"), and if the attack power is "100", the effect is set to 50% (that is, the inherited attack power is set to "50").

[10] Description of Inheritance Level The game system of the present embodiment determines the succession level, and controls parameters (for example, numerical values such as attack power and defense power) related to the ability based on the succession level. The degree of inheritance indicates the degree of change of the parameter regarding ability. In other words, the succession degree indicates the degree of succession, for example, indicates the degree of succession as a percentage (%). The degree of succession may also be called succession rate.

For example, if the ability value is "100" and the degree of inheritance is 100%, the ability value "100" is inherited (for example, added) to the second game medium, and if the degree of inheritance is 50%, If the ability value of 50 is inherited by the second game medium, and the degree of inheritance is 33%, the ability value of 33 is inherited by the second game medium, and if the degree of inheritance is 25%, the ability value of 25 is transferred to the second game medium. Succeeded to the game media of.

Further, in the game system of the present embodiment, the degree of inheritance of at least one ability inherited to the second game medium may be changed according to the information of the ability inherited to the second game medium.

[10.1] Inheritance Level Control For example, the game system may perform control so that the greater the number of abilities inherited by the second game content, the lower the inheritance level. In this way, as the number of abilities increases, the degree of inheritance can be diluted, and the game balance can be maintained.

More specifically, with reference to FIG. 4, when character P inherits the ability of character A who has become incapacitated, the ability value of character A is transferred to character P at 100%. For example, if the attack power value of character A is 100 and the attack power value of character P is 200, 100, which is the attack power of character A, is added to the attack power of character P. As a result, the attack power value of the character P is updated to 300.

Then, when the abilities of the characters A and B who are unable to fight are transferred to the character P, 50% of the ability values of the characters A and B are transferred to the character P. For example, if the attack power value of character A is 100, the attack power value of character B is 200, and the attack power value of character P is 200, the attack power of character P is added to the attack power of character A. 50 for 50% is added, and 100 for 50% of the attack power of the character B is added. As a result, the attack power value of the character P is updated to 350.

When the abilities of the characters A, B, and C who are unable to fight are transferred to the character P, 33% of the ability values of the characters A, B, and C are transferred to the character P. For example, character A has an attack power value of 100, character B has an attack power value of 200, character C has an attack power value of 300, and character P has an attack power value of 200. 33, which is 33% of the attack power of character A, is added to the attack power, 66, which is 33% of the attack power of character B, is added, and 99, which is 33% of the attack power of character C, is added to the attack power. . As a result, the attack power value of the character P is updated to 398.

When the abilities of the characters A, B, C, and D who are unable to fight are transferred to the character P, 25% of the ability values of the characters A, B, C, and D are transferred to the character P. For example, character A has an attack power value of 100, character B has an attack power value of 200, character C has an attack power value of 300, character D has an attack power value of 120, and character P
is 200, add 25, which is 25% of the attack power of character A, to the attack power of character P, add 50, which is 25% of the attack power of character B, and add 50, which is 25% of the attack power of character B, to the attack power of character C 75, which is 25% of the attack power of character D, is added, and 30, which is 25% of the attack power of character D, is added. As a result, the attack power value of the character P is updated to 380.

Thus, in this embodiment, even if the number of inherited abilities is large, the game balance can be maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when one character P inherits one or more abilities of one character E, the degree of inheritance decreases as the number of abilities inherited by the character P increases. You may make it control so that it may become.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the abilities of one or more of the characters A to D who have become incapacitated are inherited to the bracelet OB1, the greater the number of abilities inherited to the bracelet OB1, the more abilities inherited. You may make it control so that a degree may become low.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when inheriting one or a plurality of abilities of one character E to a bracelet OB1 that is one item, the more abilities inherited by the bracelet OB1, the more abilities inherited. You may make it control so that a degree may become low.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9, when one or a plurality of items OB2 to OB5 of characters A to D who are unable to fight are inherited as items of character P who can fight, the inherited items It may be controlled so that the higher the number of abilities, the lower the degree of inheritance.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when inheriting the ability of one or more items of the character E, control is performed so that the greater the number of abilities inherited to the character P, the lower the degree of inheritance. good too.

The game system may perform control such that the greater the number of types of abilities inherited by the second game content, the lower the degree of inheritance. For example, in the game system, two or more types of abilities (for example, short-range attack and long-range attack) are transferred to the second game medium rather than one type (short-range attack). may be controlled so that the degree of inheritance of

In addition, when the type of ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium is a special type, the game system sets the degree of inheritance of the ability to 100% and controls the effect so as not to diminish. You may

Also, the game system may perform control such that the greater the amount of ability inherited by the second game content, the lower the degree of inheritance. For example, the game system may perform control such that the higher the value of the attack power inherited by the second game content, the lower the inheritance degree of the attack power.

Specifically, in the case where the ability inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium is attack power, if the attack power is "1000", the degree of inheritance is reduced to 10%. , and if the attack power is "100", the degree of inheritance is set to 50%.

[10.2] Order of inheritance of abilities For example, the game system may change the degree of inheritance according to the order of abilities inherited from the first game medium to the second game medium.

To give a specific example, when the abilities of characters A, B, C, and D who have become incapacitated are inherited to character P in that order, the degree of inheritance of the abilities of character A, which was inherited first, is set to 100%, The degree of inheritance of the ability of character B, which is inherited next, is 50%, the degree of inheritance of ability of character C, which is inherited next, is 33%, and the degree of inheritance of ability of character D, which is inherited last, is 25%. to In other words, the ability inherited first may be set to have the highest inheritance degree, and the ability inheritance degree may be lowered according to the order of ability inheritance (ascending order).

In the present embodiment, conversely, the attack power ability of character B, which was inherited last, may be set as the highest degree of succession. In other words, the degree of succession of abilities may be increased according to the order of succession of abilities (ascending order).

In this way, the player GP will consider the order of inherited abilities, and can play the game more strategically.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when one character P inherits one or more abilities of one character E, the degree of inheritance is changed according to the order of the abilities inherited by the character P. You may make it

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the abilities of one or more of the characters A to D who have become incapacitated are inherited to the bracelet OB1, the abilities are inherited according to the order of the abilities inherited to the bracelet OB1. You may make it change a degree.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when inheriting one or a plurality of abilities of one character E to a bracelet OB1, which is one item, inheritance is performed according to the order of the abilities inherited to the bracelet OB1. You may make it change a degree.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9, when one or a plurality of items OB2 to OB5 of characters A to D who are unable to fight are inherited as items of character P who can fight, the inherited items You may change the degree of inheritance according to the order of abilities.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the ability of one or more items of the character E is inherited, the degree of inheritance may be changed according to the order of the abilities inherited to the character P.

[10.3] Example of changing the degree of inheritance according to the degree of relationship between the first and second game media It is also possible to change the degree of inheritance.

The degree of relationship, for example, the degree of relationship between a first game content and a second game content indicates a relationship value, degree of intimacy, or degree of estrangement.

For example, in a competitive game (quests, stages, events, etc.), the game system may be configured such that the greater the number of times the first game medium and the second game medium are used together, the greater the number of times the first game medium and the second game medium are used together. Control is performed so that the longer the medium is used together, the higher the degree of intimacy.

Then, the game system controls so that the higher the degree of intimacy, the higher the degree of inheritance. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the degree of intimacy between a character A who has become incapacitated and a character P who has inherited an ability is 100%, the degree of inheritance is 100%, and the degree of intimacy is 30%. , the degree of succession shall be 30%. In this way, the degree of intimacy and the degree of succession may be in a proportional relationship. According to this embodiment, the player GP considers the relationship between the character whose ability is to be inherited and the character whose ability is to be inherited, and can play the game more strategically.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when one character P inherits one or a plurality of abilities of one character E, the relationship between the character E on the inheriting side and the character P on the inheriting side is The succession degree may be changed according to the degree.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the abilities of one or more of the characters A to D who have become incapacitated are to be inherited to the bracelet OB1, the character to be inherited and the character to be inherited are separated for each character. The degree of succession may be changed according to the degree of relationship with the bracelet OB1. The degree of relationship between the character and the bracelet OB1 may be interpreted as the degree of relationship between the character and the character who owns the bracelet OB1.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when inheriting one or a plurality of abilities of one character E for a bracelet OB1 that is one item, the character E on the inheriting side and the bracelet on the inheriting side The degree of succession may be changed according to the degree of relationship with OB1. The degree of relationship between the character E and the bracelet OB1 may be interpreted as the degree of relationship between the character E and the character who owns the bracelet OB1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when one or a plurality of items OB2 to OB5 of characters A to D who are incapacitated are inherited as items of character P who is incapacitated in battle, The degree of succession may be changed according to the degree of relationship between the character P on the succession side and the character P on the succession side.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when inheriting the abilities of one or a plurality of items OB2 to OB5 of character E who has become incapacitated, character E possessing the inherited item, The degree of inheritance may be changed according to the degree of relationship with the character who owns the item to be inherited.

[10.4] Degree of Inheritance According to Billing Information The game system of this embodiment may change the degree of succession in accordance with the billing information of the player GP. For example, the game system may be changed so that the greater the player's GP's billing amount during a predetermined period (for example, within one year before the current time), the higher the degree of inheritance. Further, the game system may perform control so that the degree of succession is increased by 10% when the billing amount of the player GP for a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

[10.5] Others In the game system of the present embodiment, the number of abilities transferred to the second game medium, the order of the abilities transferred to the second game medium, the first game medium, and the second game The degree of succession may be changed according to at least one of the degree of relationship with the medium and the billing information of the player GP.

Further, in the game system, after the ability of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium, when the ability of another first game medium is transferred to the second game medium, The ability information of the second game content is updated based on the information of the ability of each first game content. In other words, since the information about the ability inherited by the second game medium is updated from the start of the game to the present time, based on the latest information about the ability inherited by the second game medium, Update the information of the ability of the second game content.

[11] Control Based on Whether Ability Already Possessed The game system may change the content of inheritance based on whether or not the ability to be inherited is already possessed.

"Inheritance contents" are parameters related to abilities (parameters of abilities such as attack power and defense power), succession degrees, unique skills, and the like.

For example, when the ability of a first game medium is inherited by a second game medium, if the second game medium already possesses the ability, the second game medium still possesses the ability. Raises the upper limit of abilities, adds unique skills, and increases the probability of succession compared to when you don't have it.

In other words, when the ability of the first game medium is inherited by the second game medium, the game system can determine whether the second game medium already possesses the ability, or whether the second game medium still has the ability. The parameter or degree of inheritance regarding the ability may be made different between when it is not possessed and when it is not possessed.

For example, when transferring the offensive power ability of character A to character P, if the character P already has the offensive power, the succession rate is set to 50%, and if the character P does not yet have the offensive power, the succession rate is set to 50%. It may be 100%.

For example, when transferring the offensive ability of character A to character P, if character P already possesses offensive power, the upper limit of offensive power is set to 300, and if character P does not yet possess offensive power, the upper limit of offensive power is set to 300. The upper limit of force may be set to 400.

For example, if character P already possesses attack power when transferring the attack power ability of character A to character P, the value of attack power of character A is added to the attack power of character P, and the additional value is added to the attack power of character P. Double up. On the other hand, if the character P does not yet have attack power, control may be performed so that the value of the attack power of the character A is added to the attack power of the character P only.

In addition, when transferring the abilities of a plurality of first game media to the second game media, the game system determines the succession details for each first game media. In other words, when the ability of each first game medium is inherited by the second game medium, whether the second game medium already possesses the ability or does not possess the ability, Control so that the contents of inheritance regarding are different.

[12] Ability returning process When the first game medium transitions to the usable state (original state) after the first game medium has become unusable (predetermined state), The ability inherited to the second game medium may be returned as the ability of the first game medium.

For example, if the attack power of character A who is incapacitated is 100, it is inherited by character P at a succession rate of 100%. Suppose it became After that, when the character A transitions to a combat-capable state, 100 is subtracted from the attack power of the character P, and the value of the attack power of the character A is set to "100".

In addition, for example, when transferring the abilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media, the game system performs a process of restoring the abilities for each first game media. That is, for each first game medium, after the first game medium has entered a predetermined state (for example, unusable state), the game system returns the first game medium to its original state (for example, usable state). ), the ability transferred to the second game medium is returned as the ability of the first game medium.

[13] Notification The game system may notify the player GP who owns the first and second game media when the ability of the first game media is transferred to the second game media. Also, the second game medium may be notified of the information of the inherited ability, the ability value based on the degree of inheritance, and the like.

[14] Flowchart The processing flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the first game medium has become unusable (step S1). When the first game medium becomes unusable (Y in step S1), the ability of the first game medium is transferred to the second game medium (step S2). If the first game medium is not disabled (N in step S1), the process ends.

Next, parameters relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game content are controlled according to the information on the ability (step S3).

Then, the ability of the first game medium is controlled so that it can be used by the second game medium (step S4). The process ends here. Note that the process may always function as a resident program.

[15] Inheritance of Abilities in Game Contents of Plural Players In this embodiment, an example in which the abilities of a first game medium owned by one player GP is transferred to a second game medium has been mainly described. , the ability of the first game content owned by the first player GP1 may be transferred to the second game content of the second player GP2.

[16] Control of the second game content In addition, the game system controls the second game content according to the performance of the second game content (for example, the ability, attribute, rarity, etc. of the second game content). At least one of the number of abilities that can be inherited by the medium, the types of abilities, and the period during which the abilities are maintained may be changed.

For example, if the second game medium does not have a special inheritable ability (or a special attribute), the game system controls the number of inheritable abilities of the second game medium to be 3 or less. If the game medium has special transferable abilities (or special attributes), the number of transferable abilities to the second game medium may be controlled to be 4 or more and 10 or less.

In addition, the game system may control to increase the number of abilities inheritable to the second game media as the rarity of the second game media increases.

Also, if the second game medium does not have a special inheritable ability (or a special attribute), the game system sets the types of abilities that can be inherited to the second game medium to one type of ability (for example, attack ability), and if the second game medium has special inheritable abilities (or special attributes), multiple types of inheritable abilities (for example, attack, defense and recovery).

In addition, the game system may control to increase the number of types of abilities inheritable to the second game media as the rarity of the second game media increases.

Further, the game system sets the period for maintaining the inherited ability to the second game medium to three hours when the second game medium does not have the special inherited ability (or special attribute), When the second game medium has a special inherited ability (or special attribute), the period for maintaining the inherited ability in the second game medium may be set to 48 hours. It should be noted that the "period for maintaining the ability transferred to the second game medium" starts when the ability is transferred from the first game medium to the second game medium.

In addition, the game system may perform control so that as the rarity of the second game content increases, the period during which the ability inherited by the second game content is maintained becomes longer.

[17] Game application examples The game system of the present embodiment can be used not only for competitive games, but also for RPG games (role-playing games), competitive fighting games, sports games, racing games, action games, music games, breeding games, and simulation games. , puzzle games, communication games, and other games.

For example, in a communication type game, a character's ability to say a special phrase may be inherited by another character.

[18] Others The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

10 server device, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C terminal device,
100 processing unit, 110 capacity control unit, 112 parameter control unit,
115 game processing unit, 119 reception unit,
120 communication control unit, 121 web processing unit, 122 management unit, 123 notification unit,
130 image generation unit, 140 sound processing unit, 160 input unit, 170 storage unit,
171 main storage unit, 172 image buffer, 174 game data storage unit,
176 player information storage unit,
180 information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
200 processing unit, 211 display control unit,
212 reception unit, 213 notification unit, 220 communication control unit,
221 web browser, 230 image generator, 240 sound processor,
260 input unit, 262 detection unit, 270 storage unit,
271 main storage unit, 272 image buffer, 274 game data storage unit,
276 player information storage unit,
280 information storage medium, 290 display unit, 292 sound output unit, 296 communication unit

Claims (19)

A game system that inherits the abilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
an ability control unit that controls the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media; ,
a parameter control unit that controls parameters relating to the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
The parameter control unit is
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. game system. In claim 1,
The ability of the first game medium is
A game system characterized by information that can be changed based on information input by a player. In claim 1 or 2,
The ability of the first game medium is
A game system characterized by information that cannot be changed based on information input by a player. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
The parameter control unit is
Control the degree of inheritance that indicates the degree of change of parameters related to abilities,
A game system, wherein the degree of inheritance of at least one ability inherited by the second game medium is changed according to information of the ability inherited by the second game medium. In claim 4,
The parameter control unit is
A game system, wherein control is performed such that the degree of inheritance decreases as the number of abilities inherited by the second game content increases. In claim 4 or 5,
The parameter control unit is
A game system, wherein the degree of inheritance is changed according to the order of abilities inherited by the second game medium. In any one of claims 4-6,
The parameter control unit is
A game system, wherein the succession degree is changed according to the degree of relationship between each of the first game media and the second game media. In any one of claims 4-7,
The parameter control unit is
A game system, wherein the degree of succession is changed according to player's billing information. In any one of claims 1-8,
The ability control unit
The plurality of first game media are a given plurality of first characters, the second game media are a second character different from the plurality of first characters, and the plurality of first characters A game system characterized by inheriting the ability of the second character. In any one of claims 1-9,
The ability control unit
A game system, wherein the plurality of first game media are given characters, the second game media are given items, and the abilities of the plurality of characters are transferred to the items. In any one of claims 1 to 10,
further comprising a game processing unit that inherits the item owned by the first character to the second character;
The ability control unit
The plurality of first game media are items owned by a plurality of first characters, and the second game media is a second character to whom the items owned by the plurality of first characters are inherited, A game system characterized in that, when the second character inherits an item owned by the plurality of first characters, the ability of the item is inherited. In any one of claims 1 to 11,
The parameter control unit is
For each first game medium, when the ability of the first game medium is inherited by the second game medium, the second game medium already possesses the ability, and the second game medium still has the ability. A game system characterized in that succession details regarding the ability are made different between when the medium does not possess the ability. In any one of claims 1-12,
The ability control unit
A game characterized in that, for each of the first game media, when the first game media reaches a predetermined state, the ability of the first game media is controlled so as to be transferable to the second game media. system. In claim 13,
The ability control unit
For each of the first game media, the ability inherited to the second game media when the first game media transitions to the original state after the first game media has entered the predetermined state. is returned as the ability of the first game content. In any one of claims 1-14,
The information on the ability is
A game system characterized by information indicating at least one of the type of ability, the amount of ability, and the number of ability. In any one of claims 1-15,
The ability control unit
Depending on the performance of the second game medium, the number of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, the types of abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium, and the abilities that can be transferred to the second game medium A game system characterized by changing at least one period during which an ability is maintained. A server device that succeeds the capabilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
an ability control unit that controls the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media; ,
a parameter control unit that controls parameters relating to the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
The parameter control unit
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. Server equipment. A program for performing a process of transferring capabilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
an ability control unit that controls the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media; ,
causing the computer to function as a parameter control unit that controls parameters relating to the abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
The parameter control unit
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. program. A game providing method for carrying out a process of inheriting capabilities of a plurality of first game media to a second game media,
controlling the abilities of the plurality of first game media so that they can be used by the second game media by transferring the capabilities of the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
controlling parameters related to abilities inherited from the plurality of first game media to the second game media;
A parameter relating to at least one ability inherited to the second game medium is controlled according to information of the ability inherited from the plurality of first game mediums to the second game medium. Game delivery method.

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