JP2023098722A - Game program, information processing system, information processing device, and game processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To cause many kinds of items to appear in a game and give names to the items automatically.SOLUTION: An information processing system generates a synthesized equipment item object in which an equipment item object and an item object are synthesized according to an instruction. The information processing system generates a name composed of a first part, a second part continued from the first part, and a third part continued from the second part as a name of the synthesized equipment item object on the basis of a combination of the item object and the equipment item object. The information processing system causes a player character to possess the synthesized equipment item object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, an information processing system, an information processing device, and a game processing method capable of generating items appearing in a game.

Conventionally, there are games in which various types of items appear in the game (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"THE LEGEND OF ZELDA BREATH OF THE WILD", [online], Nintendo of America Inc. , [Searched on January 12, 5th year of Reiwa], Internet <https://www.zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/>

Although it is desirable that more types of items appear in games, there is a limit to simply increasing the types of items in view of the burden of development work and the increase in data. In addition, there is a problem that increasing the number of types of items increases the effort required to assign a name to each item.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game program, an information processing system, an information processing device, and a game processing which can make many types of items appear in a game and can automatically assign item names. Regarding the method.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configurations (1) to (9).

(1)
An example of the present invention is a game program that causes a computer of an information processing apparatus to execute the following processes.
・Processing for controlling the player character based on the operation input ・Among the plurality of equipment item objects that the player character possesses and can equip and use, the designated first equipment item object and the virtual space An object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item object and the first item object instead of the specified first item object among the plurality of item objects in the player character, and possessed by the player character. and a process of generating a first composite equipment item object that can be equipped and used in response to a first instruction based on an operation input. , and information on the synthesizing effect of the item object is associated in advance. The equipment item object is pre-associated with at least the name, type, and performance information of the equipment item object.
The game program further causes the computer to execute the following process according to the first instruction.
・As the name of the first synthetic equipment item object, a name composed of a first part, a second part following the first part, and a third part following the second part Based on the combination of one item object and the first equipment item object, (a) the first part is a name representing the first item object, or a name representing the combined effect of the first item object (b) the second part is determined to be a predetermined particle, a predetermined suffix added to the first part, or none; (c) a third is a name representing the type of the first equipment item object, or a name corresponding to the combination of the combination effect associated with the first item object and the type associated with the first equipment item object. By determining either one, the process of generating ・Process of having the player character possess the first synthetic equipment item object

According to the above configuration (1), an item object and an equipment item object can be combined to generate a new composite equipment item object, so many types of items can be introduced in the game. Furthermore, according to the configuration (1) above, it is possible to automatically assign a name to the synthetic equipment item object.

(2)
In the above configuration (1), the game program instructs the computer to select a pattern from among a plurality of preset patterns relating to a combination of any of the information associated with the item object and any of the information associated with the equipment item object. The first part, the second part, and the third part are respectively determined based on the naming rule preset corresponding to the matching pattern for the combination of one item object and the first equipment item object. You can decide.

According to the above configuration (2), it is possible to use a naming rule according to the combination of each item object that is the source of synthesis. can be made easier.

(3)
In the configuration of (2) above, priority may be set for the plurality of patterns. The game program instructs the computer based on a naming rule corresponding to a pattern that matches the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object and is identified based on the priority among the plurality of patterns. , a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, respectively.

With configuration (3) above, even if there are a plurality of patterns that match the combination of item objects that are the basis of synthesis, one naming rule can be determined.

(4)
In the configuration of (3) above, each of the plurality of patterns may be set as a pattern of a combination of information associated with the item object and information associated with the equipped item object.

With configuration (4) above, it is possible to generate the name of the synthesis equipment item object according to the synthesizing effect set for the original item object to be synthesized.

(5)
In any one of the above configurations (1) to (4), the game program further instructs the computer to use the first item object when the player character uses the first synthetic equipment item object based on the operation input. A process of generating an effect according to the associated combined effect may be executed.

With configuration (5) above, it is possible to generate the name of the composite equipment item object so that the effect of using the composite equipment item object can be easily understood by the player.

(6)
In any one of the configurations (2) to (5) above, the first pattern and the second pattern out of the plurality have common information on the combined effect, and the information associated with the equipped item object is They can be different from each other. Naming rules corresponding to each of the first pattern and the second pattern may have a common rule for determining the first part and different rules for determining the third part. .

According to the above configuration (6), even if the combination effect associated with the pattern of the item object and the equipment item object that is the source of the composition is the same, names are generated according to different naming rules according to the equipment item object. can do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the name of the composite equipment item object from becoming unnatural due to the equipment item object.

(7)
In any one of the configurations (1) to (6) above, at least one of the plurality of equipment item objects may be capable of being combined with the first equipment item object as the first item object. .

With configuration (7) above, it is possible to increase the number of synthetic equipment item objects that can be generated, and to further increase the types of items.

(8)
In any one of the configurations (1) to (7) above, the game program further causes the computer to change the equipment item object possessed by the player character and the composite equipment item object in response to a second instruction based on the operation input. The list image may be displayed in such a manner that at least the names of the specified equipment item objects or composite equipment item objects are displayed.

With configuration (8) above, it is possible to present the player with the name of the combined equipment item object in the list image.

(9)
In the above configuration (8), the game program instructs the computer, for at least the specified synthetic equipment item object, to add the name of the synthetic equipment item object and the name of the item object from which the synthetic equipment item object was synthesized. The list image may be displayed in such a manner that the name and the name of the equipment item object are further included.

With configuration (9) above, it is possible to present the player with the list image of the item objects and the equipment item objects from which the composite equipment item object is based.

Another example of the present invention may be an information processing apparatus or an information processing system that executes the processes (1) to (9) above. Another example of the present invention may be a game processing method for executing the processing in (1) to (9) above.

According to the game program, the information processing system, the information processing device, and the game processing method described above, it is possible to make many types of items appear in the game, and to automatically assign names to the items.

A diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller and right controller are attached to the main unit. Diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller and right controller are removed from the main unit. Six views showing an example of the main unit Six views showing an example of the left controller Six views showing an example of the right controller Block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit, left controller, and right controller; A diagram showing an example of a game image showing a game field on which player characters are arranged. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the player character is in a synthesizable state from the situation shown in FIG. 8; A diagram showing an example of a game image including a player character equipped with the generated composite equipment item. A diagram showing an example of how to generate names for combined equipment items. Diagram showing an example of material item data A diagram showing an example of post-synthesis names set for each material item Diagram showing an example of equipment item data Diagram showing an example of correspondence information A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a "ruby" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a “ruby” material item and a “wooden stick” equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a “dragon tail” material item and an “iron sword” equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a "dragon horn" material item and a "soldier's spear" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a "dragon horn" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a "dragon horn" material item and a "bone boomerang" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a composite equipment item generated by combining a "bomb" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing a "bomb" material item and a "wooden stick" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing an "iron sword" material item and a "wooden spear" equipment item. A diagram showing an example of determining the name of a composite equipment item to a predetermined specific name for a specific equipment item. A diagram showing an example of how to generate an icon image for a synthetic equipment item A diagram showing an example of a list image A diagram showing an example of a list image in the case where the combination cancellation instruction is issued for the designated synthetic equipment item in the situation shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of various data used for information processing in the game system 1; Flowchart showing an example of the flow of field processing executed by the game system 1 A sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the player-related control process in step S3 shown in FIG. Flowchart showing an example of the flow of list processing executed by the game system 1

[1. Game system configuration]
A game system according to an example of the present embodiment will be described below. An example of a game system 1 in this embodiment includes a main body device (information processing device; in this embodiment, functions as a game device main body) 2 , a left controller 3 and a right controller 4 . A left controller 3 and a right controller 4 are detachable from the main unit 2 . In other words, the game system 1 can be used as an integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2 respectively. The game system 1 can also use the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 and right controller 4 as separate bodies (see FIG. 2). The hardware configuration of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be described below, and then the control of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a left controller 3 and a right controller 4 are attached to a main unit 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to and integrated with the main unit 2 respectively. The main device 2 is a device that executes various types of processing (for example, game processing) in the game system 1 . The main unit 2 has a display 12 . The left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are devices provided with operation units for user input.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are removed from the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are detachable from the main unit 2 . Note that, hereinafter, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 may be collectively referred to as "controllers".

3A and 3B are six views showing an example of the main unit 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 , the main unit 2 includes a substantially plate-shaped housing 11 . In this embodiment, the main surface of the housing 11 (in other words, the surface on the front side, that is, the surface on which the display 12 is provided) is generally rectangular.

The shape and size of the housing 11 are arbitrary. As an example, housing 11 may be sized to be portable. Also, the main unit 2 alone or the integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2 may be a portable device. Also, the main device 2 or the integrated device may be a hand-held device. Also, the main device 2 or the integrated device may be the portable device.

As shown in FIG. 3 , main unit 2 includes display 12 provided on the main surface of housing 11 . Display 12 displays an image generated by main device 2 . In this embodiment, display 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD). However, display 12 may be any type of display device.

The main device 2 also includes a touch panel 13 on the screen of the display 12 . In this embodiment, the touch panel 13 is of a type capable of multi-touch input (for example, a capacitive type). However, the touch panel 13 may be of any type, and for example, may be of a type capable of single-touch input (for example, a resistive film type).

The main unit 2 includes a speaker (that is, the speaker 88 shown in FIG. 6) inside the housing 11 . As shown in FIG. 3, speaker holes 11a and 11b are formed in the main surface of the housing 11. As shown in FIG. The sound output from the speaker 88 is output from these speaker holes 11a and 11b, respectively.

The main unit 2 also includes a left terminal 17 that is a terminal for performing wired communication between the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 , and a right terminal 21 for performing wired communication between the main unit 2 and the right controller 4 .

As shown in FIG. 3 , the main unit 2 has slots 23 . A slot 23 is provided in the upper surface of the housing 11 . The slot 23 has a shape in which a predetermined type of storage medium can be loaded. The predetermined type of storage medium is, for example, a storage medium dedicated to the game system 1 and an information processing device of the same type (eg, dedicated memory card). The predetermined type of storage medium stores, for example, data used by the main unit 2 (for example, application save data, etc.) and/or programs executed by the main unit 2 (for example, application programs, etc.). used to The main unit 2 also includes a power button 28 .

The main unit 2 includes lower terminals 27 . The lower terminal 27 is a terminal for the main device 2 to communicate with the cradle. In this embodiment, the lower terminal 27 is a USB connector (more specifically, a female connector). When the integrated device or main device 2 alone is placed on the cradle, the game system 1 can display an image generated and output by the main device 2 on the stationary monitor. Further, in this embodiment, the cradle has a function of charging the mounted integrated device or main device 2 alone. Also, the cradle has the function of a hub device (specifically, a USB hub).

4A and 4B are six views showing an example of the left controller 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 , the left controller 3 has a housing 31 . In this embodiment, the housing 31 has a vertically long shape, that is, a shape elongated in the vertical direction (that is, the y-axis direction shown in FIGS. 1 and 4). When the left controller 3 is removed from the main unit 2, the left controller 3 can be held vertically. The housing 31 has a shape and size that allows it to be held with one hand, particularly the left hand, when held in a vertically long orientation. Also, the left controller 3 can be held in a landscape orientation. When the left controller 3 is held horizontally, it may be held with both hands.

The left controller 3 has an analog stick 32 . As shown in FIG. 4, the analog stick 32 is provided on the main surface of the housing 31. As shown in FIG. The analog stick 32 can be used as a directional input unit capable of inputting directions. By tilting the analog stick 32, the user can input a direction according to the tilting direction (and input a magnitude according to the tilting angle). Note that the left controller 3 may be provided with a cross key or a slide stick capable of slide input as the direction input unit instead of the analog stick. Further, in the present embodiment, input by pressing the analog stick 32 is possible.

The left controller 3 has various operation buttons. The left controller 3 has four operation buttons 33 to 36 (specifically, a right button 33 , a downward button 34 , an upward button 35 and a left button 36 ) on the main surface of the housing 31 . Further, the left controller 3 has a recording button 37 and a - (minus) button 47 . The left controller 3 has a first L button 38 and a ZL button 39 on the upper left side of the housing 31 . The left controller 3 also has a second L button 43 and a second R button 44 on the side surface of the housing 31 that is attached when attached to the main unit 2 . These operation buttons are used to give instructions according to various programs (for example, an OS program and an application program) executed by the main device 2 .

The left controller 3 also includes a terminal 42 for wire communication between the left controller 3 and the main unit 2 .

5A and 5B are six views showing an example of the right controller 4. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 , the right controller 4 has a housing 51 . In this embodiment, the housing 51 has a vertically long shape, that is, a shape elongated in the vertical direction. When the right controller 4 is removed from the main unit 2, the right controller 4 can be held vertically. The housing 51 is shaped and sized so that it can be held with one hand, particularly with the right hand, when held in an elongated orientation. Also, the right controller 4 can be held in a landscape orientation. When the right controller 4 is held horizontally, it may be held with both hands.

The right controller 4, like the left controller 3, has an analog stick 52 as a direction input unit. In this embodiment, the analog stick 52 has the same configuration as the analog stick 32 of the left controller 3 . Also, the right controller 4 may be provided with a cross key, a slide stick capable of slide input, or the like, instead of the analog stick. The right controller 4 also has four operation buttons 53 to 56 (specifically, an A button 53, a B button 54, an X button 55, and a Y button 56) on the main surface of the housing 51, similarly to the left controller 3. Prepare. Furthermore, the right controller 4 has a + (plus) button 57 and a home button 58 . The right controller 4 also has a first R button 60 and a ZR button 61 on the upper right side of the housing 51 . Also, the right controller 4 has a second L button 65 and a second R button 66, like the left controller 3 does.

The right controller 4 also includes a terminal 64 for wire communication between the right controller 4 and the main unit 2 .

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. The main unit 2 includes components 81 to 85, 87, 88, 91, 97, and 98 shown in FIG. 6 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. Some of these components 81 - 85 , 87 , 88 , 91 , 97 and 98 may be mounted as electronic components on an electronic circuit board and housed within housing 11 .

The main unit 2 includes a processor 81 . The processor 81 is an information processing section that executes various types of information processing executed in the main unit 2, and may be composed of, for example, only a CPU (Central Processing Unit), or may be composed of a CPU function and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). ) function, it may be configured from a SoC (System-on-a-chip) including multiple functions. The processor 81 executes an information processing program (for example, a game program) stored in a storage unit (specifically, an internal storage medium such as the flash memory 84, or an external storage medium mounted in the slot 23, etc.). By doing so, various information processing is executed.

The main unit 2 includes a flash memory 84 and a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) 85 as examples of internal storage media incorporated therein. Flash memory 84 and DRAM 85 are connected to processor 81 . Flash memory 84 is a memory mainly used for storing various data (which may be programs) to be stored in main unit 2 . The DRAM 85 is a memory used to temporarily store various data used in information processing.

The main unit 2 includes a slot interface (hereinafter abbreviated as “I/F”) 91 . Slot I/F 91 is connected to processor 81 . The slot I/F 91 is connected to the slot 23 and reads and writes data from/to a predetermined type of storage medium (for example, a dedicated memory card) attached to the slot 23 according to instructions from the processor 81 .

The processor 81 appropriately reads and writes data from/to the flash memory 84 and the DRAM 85 as well as to each of the above storage media to execute the above information processing.

The main unit 2 has a network communication unit 82 . A network communication unit 82 is connected to the processor 81 . The network communication unit 82 communicates (specifically, wirelessly) with an external device via a network. In this embodiment, the network communication unit 82 communicates with an external device by connecting to a wireless LAN according to a method conforming to the Wi-Fi standard as the first communication mode. In addition, the network communication unit 82 performs wireless communication with other main device 2 of the same type by a predetermined communication method (for example, communication using a unique protocol or infrared communication) as a second communication mode. Note that the wireless communication according to the second communication mode is capable of wireless communication with another main unit 2 placed in a closed local network area, and direct communication is performed between a plurality of main units 2. It realizes a function that enables so-called "local communication" in which data is transmitted and received by

The main unit 2 includes a controller communication section 83 . Controller communication unit 83 is connected to processor 81 . The controller communication unit 83 wirelessly communicates with the left controller 3 and/or the right controller 4 . The communication method between the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 is arbitrary. (registered trademark) standards.

Processor 81 is connected to left terminal 17, right terminal 21, and bottom terminal 27 described above. When performing wired communication with the left controller 3 , the processor 81 transmits data to the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 and receives operation data from the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 . When performing wired communication with the right controller 4 , the processor 81 transmits data to the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 and receives operation data from the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 . Also, when communicating with the cradle, the processor 81 transmits data to the cradle via the lower terminal 27 . Thus, in this embodiment, the main unit 2 can perform both wired communication and wireless communication with the left controller 3 and the right controller 4, respectively. Further, when the integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2 or when the main unit 2 alone is attached to the cradle, the main unit 2 transmits data (for example, image data, voice data, etc.) via the cradle. data) can be output to a stationary monitor or the like.

Here, the main unit 2 can communicate with a plurality of left controllers 3 simultaneously (in other words, in parallel). Also, the main unit 2 can communicate with a plurality of right controllers 4 at the same time (in other words, in parallel). Therefore, a plurality of users can make inputs to the main unit 2 at the same time using sets of the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 respectively. As an example, a first user uses a first set of left controller 3 and right controller 4 to make an input to main unit 2, while a second user uses a second set of left controller 3 and right controller 4. It becomes possible to input to the main unit 2 by using the

Display 12 is also connected to processor 81 . The processor 81 displays on the display 12 images generated (for example, by executing the information processing described above) and/or images obtained from the outside.

Main unit 2 includes codec circuit 87 and speakers (more specifically, left speaker and right speaker) 88 . The codec circuit 87 is connected to the speaker 88 and the audio input/output terminal 25 as well as to the processor 81 . The codec circuit 87 is a circuit that controls input/output of audio data to/from the speaker 88 and the audio input/output terminal 25 .

Main unit 2 includes power control unit 97 and battery 98 . Power control 97 is connected to battery 98 and processor 81 . Also, although not shown, the power control unit 97 is connected to each unit of the main unit 2 (specifically, each unit receiving power from the battery 98, the left terminal 17, and the right terminal 21). A power control unit 97 controls the power supply from the battery 98 to each of the above units based on instructions from the processor 81 .

Also, the battery 98 is connected to the lower terminal 27 . When an external charging device (for example, a cradle) is connected to lower terminal 27 and power is supplied to main unit 2 via lower terminal 27 , battery 98 is charged with the supplied power.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of internal configurations of the main unit 2, the left controller 3, and the right controller 4. As shown in FIG. The details of the internal configuration of the main unit 2 are omitted in FIG. 7 since they are shown in FIG.

The left controller 3 includes a communication control section 101 that communicates with the main unit 2 . As shown in FIG. 7, the communication control section 101 is connected to each component including the terminal 42 . In this embodiment, the communication control unit 101 can communicate with the main unit 2 by both wired communication via the terminal 42 and wireless communication not via the terminal 42 . The communication control unit 101 controls the method of communication performed by the left controller 3 with the main unit 2 . That is, when the left controller 3 is attached to the main unit 2 , the communication control section 101 communicates with the main unit 2 via the terminal 42 . Further, when the left controller 3 is detached from the main unit 2, the communication control unit 101 performs wireless communication with the main unit 2 (specifically, the controller communication unit 83). Wireless communication between the controller communication unit 83 and the communication control unit 101 is performed according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, for example.

The left controller 3 also includes a memory 102 such as a flash memory. The communication control unit 101 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer (also referred to as a microprocessor), and executes various processes by executing firmware stored in the memory 102 .

The left controller 3 includes each button 103 (specifically, buttons 33-39, 43, 44, and 47). The left controller 3 also includes an analog stick (denoted as “stick” in FIG. 7) 32 . Each of the buttons 103 and the analog stick 32 repeatedly outputs information about operations performed on itself to the communication control unit 101 at appropriate timings.

The communication control unit 101 acquires input-related information (specifically, operation-related information or sensor detection results) from each input unit (specifically, each button 103 and analog stick 32). The communication control unit 101 transmits operation data including the acquired information (or information obtained by performing predetermined processing on the acquired information) to the main unit 2 . Note that the operation data is repeatedly transmitted at a rate of once per predetermined time. It should be noted that the interval at which the information about the input is transmitted to the main unit 2 may or may not be the same for each input section.

By transmitting the operation data to the main unit 2 , the main unit 2 can obtain the input made to the left controller 3 . That is, the main unit 2 can determine the operation of each button 103 and the analog stick 32 based on the operation data.

The left controller 3 has a power supply section 108 . In this embodiment, power supply 108 includes a battery and power control circuitry. Although not shown, the power control circuit is connected to the battery and to each section of the left controller 3 (specifically, each section that receives power from the battery).

As shown in FIG. 7 , the right controller 4 includes a communication control section 111 that communicates with the main unit 2 . The right controller 4 also includes a memory 112 connected to the communication control section 111 . Communication control unit 111 is connected to each component including terminal 64 . The communication control section 111 and the memory 112 have functions similar to those of the communication control section 101 and the memory 102 of the left controller 3 . Therefore, the communication control unit 111 can communicate with the main unit 2 in both wired communication via the terminal 64 and wireless communication not via the terminal 64 (specifically, communication according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard). Communication is possible, and the right controller 4 controls the method of communication with the main unit 2 .

The right controller 4 has inputs similar to those of the left controller 3 . Specifically, each button 113 and analog stick 52 are provided. Each of these input sections has the same function as each input section of the left controller 3 and operates in the same manner.

The right controller 4 has a power supply 118 . The power supply unit 118 has the same function as the power supply unit 108 of the left controller 3 and operates similarly.

[2. Overview of Processing in Game System]
An overview of the game processing executed in the game system 1 will be described below. In this embodiment, the game system 1 executes game processing for a game in which a player (in other words, a user) operates a player character on a virtual game field. In this embodiment, the game system 1 synthesizes an equipment item object (hereinafter referred to as "equipment item") and a material item object (hereinafter referred to as "material item"), Generate a new equipment item (called a "composite equipment item").

An equipment item refers to an item object that can be equipped and used by a player character among item objects appearing in the game. For example, equipment items are item objects such as swords, shields, and bows. A specific example of the equipment item is arbitrary, and is not limited to the above example. In addition, the state in which the player character is equipped with an equipment item means that the player character can use the equipment item (that is, use the equipment item by swinging a sword, holding a shield, or shooting an arrow with a bow). It refers to the state in which an action can be taken). In this embodiment, the player character can equip the equipment item designated by the player from among the equipment items possessed by the player character.

A material item refers to an item object that can be used as a material for synthesis with an equipment item (that is, can be synthesized with an equipment item) among item objects appearing in the game. In this embodiment, various item objects that appear in the game are material items. For example, item objects placed on the game field (which can also be said to be “falling”) such as stone objects and log objects can be material items. Also, for example, an object such as a nut object that can be obtained by the player character from an object placed on the game field (for example, a tree object) can be a material item. Also, for example, objects that can be obtained by the player character from characters (e.g., enemy characters) that appear in the game field (e.g., objects that can be obtained by defeating the character), such as objects in the horns of monsters. , can be a material item. Further, in the present embodiment, the equipment items described above can also be material items. Note that specific examples of material items are arbitrary, and are not limited to the above examples.

A synthetic equipment item is an item object obtained by synthesizing an equipment item and a material item. Synthetic equipment items are also item objects that can be equipped and used by the player character, similar to the equipment items. In the present embodiment, synthesizing a synthetic equipment item refers to generating a synthetic equipment item in exchange for the original equipment item and the material item. In other words, when a composite equipment item is generated, the equipment item and the material item from which the generated composite equipment item is based disappear. Although the details will be described later, the specific processing for synthesizing the equipment item and the material item is arbitrary.

[2-1. Synthesis processing overview]
An outline of synthesis processing for generating a synthesized equipment item will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game image showing a game field on which player characters are arranged. In this embodiment, the game image is displayed on the display 12 of the main device 2, but may be displayed on another display device connected to the main device 2. FIG.

In the situation shown in FIG. 8, the player character 201 is equipped with a sword object 202, a shield object 203, and a bow and arrow object (specifically, a bow object 204 and an arrow object 205) as equipment items. Thus, in this embodiment, the player character 201 can equip multiple types of equipment items at the same time. Specifically, the player character 201 can equip one short-distance equipment item, one defensive equipment item, and one long-distance equipment item. A short-range equipment item is a weapon-type equipment item capable of performing a short-range attack, such as the sword object 202 described above. A defense equipment item is a type of equipment item that can perform defense, such as the shield object 203 described above. A long-distance equipment item is an equipment item of a weapon type capable of performing a long-distance attack, such as the bow and arrow object. In this embodiment, when the player character 201 is equipped with an equipment item, the player character 201 is wearing at least part of the equipment item (see FIG. 8). Note that in other embodiments, the number of equipment items that the player character 201 can equip at the same time is arbitrary, and may be one.

In addition, in the situation shown in FIG. 8, a tooth object 206, which is an example of a material item, is placed on the game field. A fang object 206 represents a fang of an enemy character (not shown), and is placed on the game field when the player character 201 defeats the enemy character, for example.

In this embodiment, the player can issue a synthesis instruction to synthesize an equipment item and a material item during the game. For example, the game system 1 accepts a synthesis instruction on the condition that the player character 201 is in a state in which it is possible to perform synthesis (referred to as a “synthesizable state”). The synthesizable state may be, for example, a state in which the player character can use a specific item for synthesizing, or a state in which the player character can use a particular skill for synthesizing. good. Also, in another embodiment, the player may be able to issue a composition instruction while the player character 201 is in an arbitrary state (that is, without conditions) during the game.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the player character is in a synthesizable state from the situation shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the player character 201 is in a compositable state (that is, when the compositing instruction is possible), the material item is displayed in an emphasized manner. Specifically, the material item is displayed in a display mode different from that of other objects that are different from the material item. More specifically, the material item is displayed in a color different from that of the other objects, or is displayed with an effect image added to the material item. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the tooth object 206, which is a material item, is displayed in a display mode different from that of other objects (for example, wooden objects). (represented by ). As a result, the game system 1 can present the object, which is the material item among the objects on the game field, to the player in an easy-to-understand manner while the game image showing the game field is displayed.

In this embodiment, when the player character is in a synthesizable state and there is a synthesizable material item in the game field, the game system 1 displays a material item to be synthesized (referred to as a "target material item"). ) is displayed (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, the target material item is determined based on the position and/or orientation of the player character 201 . Specifically, the target material item is determined as the material item closest to the player character 201, among the material items existing within the determination range set based on the position and orientation of the player character 201. . Therefore, by moving the player character 201 in the game field, the player can select the target material item from among the material items existing in the game field. Note that in other embodiments, any method may be used to specify the target material item from among the material items present in the game field.

Note that if there is no material item to be the target material item among the material items present in the game field (that is, if there is no material item within the determination range), the effect image 211 is not displayed, and the game system 1 does not accept synthesis instructions. In other words, in the above case, the player character 201 cannot combine.

In this embodiment, the effect image 211 has an integral shape surrounding the fang object 206, which is the target material item, and a part of the player character 201 (the right hand in the example shown in FIG. 9). (see FIG. 9). By displaying the effect image that associates the target material item with the player character in this way, the player can easily recognize the target material item.

In this embodiment, among the equipment items equipped by the player character 201, an equipment item to be subjected to synthesis processing (referred to as a "target equipment item") is designated by the player. Specifically, the game system 1 displays the equipment designation image 212 as an image for the player to designate the target equipment item (see FIG. 9). The equipment designation image 212 is displayed when a synthetic equipment item can be generated (that is, when the target material item is arranged within the determination range of the player character 201 in the synthesizable state). The equipment designation image 212 is an image showing, as options, a plurality of equipment items currently being equipped by the player character. In this embodiment, the game system 1 performs a process of synthesizing the equipment item designated by the player among the options indicated by the equipment designation image 212 and the target material item. As described above, the game system 1 can present an instruction for designating a target equipment item by using the equipment designation image 212 in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. Note that, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may receive a synthesizing instruction without displaying the equipment designation image 212 .

In this embodiment, the equipment designation image 212 indicates the correspondence relationship between the instruction for designating the target equipment item and the equipment item. Specifically, the equipment designation image 212 includes an image showing the correspondence between the left direction instruction and the short-distance equipment item, an image showing the correspondence between the right direction instruction and the long-distance equipment item, and an image showing the correspondence between the right direction instruction and the long-distance equipment item. and an image showing the correspondence with the defensive equipment item (see FIG. 9). In the state where the equipment designation image 212 is displayed, the player gives one instruction out of the left direction, the right direction, and the downward direction (for example, the left button 36, the right button 33, and the downward direction of the left controller 3). instruction by pressing any of the buttons 34). When any one of these instructions is given by the player, the game system 1 determines the equipment item corresponding to the instruction as the target equipment item.

In the present embodiment, the game system 1 synthesizes the equipment item and the target material item corresponding to the instruction to specify the target equipment item. In other words, in the present embodiment, the instruction specifying the target equipment item also serves as a synthesis instruction for synthesizing the equipment item and the target material item. According to this, when the player character is equipped with a plurality of equipment items, it is possible for the player to easily perform the operation for the synthesis process.

Any method may be used to determine the target equipment item. For example, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may determine, among the equipment items, the equipment item that the player character 201 is making a ready motion as the target equipment item.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 generates synthetic equipment items in accordance with the player's instruction for synthesizing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game image including a player character equipped with the generated synthetic equipment item. In FIG. 10, as a result of the player giving a synthesis instruction designating the sword object 202 in the state shown in FIG. there is

In this embodiment, when a synthesis instruction is given, the game system 1 first places the target material item (the fang object 206 in FIG. 9) on the game field into the player character 201 (even if it is the target equipment item). good). In the example shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the game system 1 performs display such that the fang object 206 is drawn toward the player character 201 by the effect image 211 . Then, when the target material item approaches the player character 201, the game system 1 deletes the target material item and changes the target equipment item equipped by the player character 201 to the synthetic equipment item 213 (see FIG. 10). ). According to the above, when the composite equipment item is generated, it is possible to present to the player in an easy-to-understand manner which material item the composite equipment item was generated from. Note that the behavior of the target material item, the target equipment item, and the player character when the synthetic equipment item is generated is arbitrary.

Further, in the present embodiment, the appearance of the composite equipment item is determined based on the target material item and the target equipment item. For example, the synthetic equipment item 213 shown in FIG. 10 has an appearance in which the tip of the sword object 202 is integrated with the fang object 206 (it can be said that the tip of the sword object 202 is replaced with the fang object 206). have. Thus, in the present embodiment, the composite equipment item has at least part of the appearance of the equipment item on which the composite equipment item is based, and at least one of the appearance of the material item on which the composite equipment item is based. It has an appearance including a part. As a result, the player can be given the impression that the composite equipment item is an object obtained by combining the equipment item and the material item. Also, the player can easily recognize the equipment item and the material item from which the composite equipment item is based by the appearance of the composite equipment item. Note that the appearance of the combined equipment item is arbitrary, and may be an appearance that does not overlap with the appearance of the original material item and/or the appearance of the original equipment item.

In this embodiment, the game system 1 generates a combined equipment item based on the target equipment item and the target material item in the combining process. That is, the game system 1 uses the 3D model of the target equipment item and the 3D model of the target material item to generate the 3D model of the combined equipment item. However, specific processing for generating a combined equipment item is optional. For example, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may pre-store data of a three-dimensional model of a synthetic equipment item.

In the above description, an example is described in which the composition processing is executed while the game image in which the player character 201 is arranged on the game field is displayed, but the timing at which the composition processing is executed during the game is arbitrary. For example, during the game, the game system 1 accepts a composition instruction from the player in a state where a list image (see FIG. 27) showing a list of items possessed by the player character 201 is displayed, and performs composition processing in accordance with the composition instruction. may be executed. At this time, the target material item and the target equipment item may each be selected by the player from items included in the list image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by synthesizing an equipment item and a material item, a new synthetic equipment item can be generated. According to this, the number of items appearing in the game can be efficiently increased, and many types of items can appear in the game.

[2-2. How to generate names for synthetic equipment items]
In this embodiment, names are given to the composite equipment items generated as described above. Here, if the game system 1 stores in advance the names of all synthetic equipment items that can be generated, the names of all combinations of equipment items and material items that can be synthesized with them are stored. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the game system 1 increases. The amount of data described above can become enormous as the number of combinations described above increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a composite equipment item is generated, the name to be assigned to the composite equipment item is determined by newly generating a name. According to this, the game system 1 does not need to store the name data of the composite equipment item in advance, so the amount of data stored in the game system 1 can be reduced. A method of generating names for combined equipment items will be described below.

In the following, an example of generating a name of a synthetic equipment item synthesized with a short-distance equipment item such as a sword or a spear as an equipment item will be described. It should be noted that not only short-range equipment items, but also when generating the names of composite equipment items that combine the above-mentioned defense equipment items and long-range equipment items as equipment items, the same method as for short-range equipment items is used. can be generated.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a method for generating names of combined equipment items. FIG. 11 shows an example of generating a name for a synthetic equipment item obtained by synthesizing a material item named "ruby" and an equipment item named "iron sword". As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the name of the combined equipment item is composed of three parts, namely, the first part, the second part, and the third part, in order from the front.

The first portion is the portion determined based on the material item. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the first part is "ruby" based on the name of the material item "ruby". Although the details will be described later, the first part is not limited to the name of the material item as it is, but may be a shortened name of the material item or a name according to the nature of the material item.

The third part is a part representing the type of composite equipment item (for example, sword, spear, etc.). In the example shown in FIG. 11, based on the equipment item "iron sword", the type of composite equipment item is a sword. Therefore, the third part is "sword". In this way, the third part is a name indicating the type such as "sword" or "spear", so it can be said that it indicates the appearance of the combined equipment item. Although details will be described later, the third portion is determined based on the equipment item and/or the material item from which it is synthesized. Also, the third part may be a name (for example, an ax or a club) representing a type or appearance different from the type or appearance of an equipment item (in FIG. 11, a sword).

The second part is a word that connects the first part and the third part. The second part is words inserted between the first and third parts to make the name of the composite equipment item natural. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the second part is "no". Note that the second part may be omitted (that is, the name of the composite equipment item may be composed of the third part following the first part). Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the second portion is determined based on the equipment item and/or the material item.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the name of the combined equipment item is the name "Ruby's Sword", which is obtained by connecting the first to third parts. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 generates the name of the synthetic equipment item by determining the first to third parts based on the combination of the material item and the equipment item that are the sources of synthesis. .

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, data used to generate names of combined equipment items will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of material item data. In this embodiment, the game system 1 stores material item data in advance for each material item. As shown in FIG. 12, material item data includes material name data and property data.

The material name data indicates the name of the material item. In this embodiment, the name of the material item can be used as part of the name of the composite equipment item (specifically, the first part). Also, the material item data may include abbreviated name data indicating the abbreviated name of the material item. Details will be described later, but in this embodiment, when a shortened name is set for a material item, instead of the name of the material item itself, the shortened name is part of the name of the synthetic equipment item (specifically, , first part). The short name may be any name that allows the player to recall the material item, such as an abbreviation of the name of the material item. Short names need not be set for all material items, and may be set for predetermined material items (for example, items with long names).

Property data indicates the property of the material item. Here, in the present embodiment, the combined equipment item inherits the properties of the material item from which it was combined. In other words, the property set to the material item used as the synthesis source is set to the synthetic equipment item. The property of a material item can be said to be an effect (referred to as an "effect when combined") possessed by a synthetic equipment item generated based on the material item.

The specific content of the properties of the material item is arbitrary. Details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, as the property of the material item, for example, the property of "range expansion" that indicates the effect at the time of synthesis that expands the attack range of the synthesized equipment item compared to the equipment item before synthesis, A property such as "magic attack" is set, which indicates a synthesizing effect of enabling a magic attack.

In this embodiment, at least one property is set for each material item. That is, the material item data for each material item includes at least one piece of property data. Note that two or more properties may be set depending on the material item. Also, in other embodiments, there may be material items for which properties are not set.

In this embodiment, the property data may include post-combination name data indicating a post-combination name set in association with the property indicated by the property data (see FIG. 12). A post-synthesis name is a name that can be used for the third part of a synthetic equipment item that is based on a material item. As an example, the post-synthesis name may be a name representing the type of the synthetic equipment item (which can also be said to represent the appearance), such as "rod", "rock drilling stick", and "hammer", which will be described later. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, if the third part of the synthesized equipment item is the same as the name representing the type of equipment item before synthesis (for example, sword), depending on the material item used at the time of synthesis , the names of synthetic equipment items may become unnatural. In such a case, the post-synthesis name is used so that the third part of the synthesized equipment item has a different name from the name representing the type of the pre-synthesized equipment item.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of post-synthesis names set for each material item. In the example shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that three types of a one-handed sword, a two-handed sword, and a spear are set as the types of equipment items to be used as sources of synthesis. FIG. 13 also shows the post-synthesis name in Japanese (that is, the post-synthesis name used when Japanese is used in the game) and the post-synthesis name in English.

In the example shown in FIG. 13, the property "magic attack" is set for the "ruby" material item, and "rod" (in English, rod) is set as the post-synthesis name. For the material item of "dragon's tail", the property of "range expansion" is set, and "whip" (in English, whip) is set as the post-synthesis name. Also, for the material item of "Bunch of Firewood", the property "Lighting", which represents the post-combination effect that can brighten the surroundings, is set, and the post-combination name is set to "Torch". ing. These are examples in which one post-synthesis name is set for one material item, and are examples in which the same post-synthesis name is set for each type of equipment item that is the source of synthesis.

Note that the post-synthesis name set for one material item is not limited to one, and may be plural. In the example shown in FIG. 13, for the material item "dragon horn", the post-synthesis name used when the type of equipment item to be synthesized is a one-handed sword or a two-handed sword is "hammer". )” is set, and “rock drilling stick (sledge in English)” is set as the post-synthesis name used when the type of equipment item to be the source of synthesis is a spear. Note that the material item "dragon horn" is set with a property of "pulverize", which indicates a post-synthesis effect that can pulverize a specific object. In addition, for the material item "Goblin Horn", which has the property "Pulverize (non-hammer)", the name after synthesis is "Smasher or pounder in English" is set, and "Pulverizer" in English is set as the post-synthesis name used when the type of equipment item to be synthesized is a spear. be done. Note that the property “shatter (non-hammer)” represents a post-synthesis effect that can smash a specific object, and that the appearance does not look like a hammer.

Also, for one material item, a different post-synthesis name may be set for each equipment item that is a synthesis source. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the material item of "golem horn" is "edge (reaper in English)" which is used when the type of equipment item to be synthesized is a one-handed sword, and a two-handed sword. Post-synthesis names of "blade" and "spear" are set, respectively. For the material item of "Golem horn", the property of "cutlery" is set, which represents the post-combination effect of being a bladed weapon. Similarly, for the material item of "pointed stone", "axe" is used when the type of equipment item to be synthesized is a one-handed sword, and "axe" is used when it is a two-handed sword. Post-synthesis names of "two-handed ax in English" and "halberd in English" used in the case of a spear are set respectively. It should be noted that the material item "pointed stone" is set with the property "cutting down", which represents a post-synthesis effect that can cut down a tree object. In addition, regarding the material item of "log", "club" is used when the type of equipment item to be synthesized is a one-handed sword, and "bat" is used when it is a two-handed sword. Then, post-synthesis names of "bat" and "spear (in English, spear)", which are respectively used in the case of a spear, are set. For the material item of "log", the property of "blunt weapon" is set, which indicates the post-synthesis effect of a blunt weapon.

As described above, the post-synthesis name is set in advance (for example, before the start of the game) for each set of the synthesizing effect associated with the material item and the type associated with the equipment item.

Further, in this embodiment, material item data may include property name data (see FIG. 12). Property name data is data indicating a name representing the property of a material item. For example, for a material item for which the property "explosion" is set as an effect when combined, property name data indicating the name "explosion" representing the property is set. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, instead of the name of the material item, the property name set to the material item may be used as the first part of the synthetic equipment item.

Whether or not the property data of the material item data includes the name data after synthesis and/or the property name data is set for each material item. Depending on the material item, the property data may include only post-synthesis name data, may include only property name data, may include both post-synthesis name data and property name data, or may include post-synthesis name data. and property name data.

In this embodiment, the same post-synthesis name data and/or the same property name data are set for property data indicating the same property. However, in other embodiments, different post-synthesis name data and/or property name data may be set depending on the material item, even if the material item data includes property data indicating the same property.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of equipment item data. In this embodiment, the game system 1 pre-stores equipment item data for each equipment item. As shown in FIG. 14, the equipment item data includes equipment name data, type data, type name data, and property data.

The equipment name data indicates the name of the equipment item. In this embodiment, the name of the equipment item can be used as part (specifically, the first part) of the name of the combined equipment item when the equipment item is used as a material item.

The type data indicates the type of equipment item (for example, one-handed sword or spear). The type name data is data indicating a name representing the type of equipment item (referred to as a "type name"). For example, if the equipment item is an "iron sword", the equipment item type is set to a one-handed sword, and the type name data indicates the type name "sword". The type name can also be said to be a shortened name of the equipment item. Note that depending on the equipment item, the same name as the name of the equipment item may be set as the type name. In this embodiment, the type name can be used as part (specifically, the third part) of the name of the combined equipment item based on the equipment item.

Property data indicates the property of the equipped item. The property of an equipment item can also be said to be the performance that the equipment item has. Here, in the present embodiment, the combined equipment item inherits the properties of the combined equipment item (in addition to inheriting the properties of the material item that is the source of the combination). In other words, the property set to the equipment item used as the synthesis source is set to the synthesized equipment item. The property of an equipment item can also be said to be an effect (or function) that the equipment item has. In addition, the property of an equipment item can also be said to be an effect of a composite equipment item generated based on the equipment item (that is, an effect when composited).

In addition, the specific content of the property of the equipment item is arbitrary. Details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, as the property of the equipment item, for example, the property of "blunt weapon" indicating that the equipment item is a blunt weapon, or " The properties of "cutlery" are set.

Also, although not shown, the equipment item data may include post-synthesis name data or property name data, depending on the equipment item, similar to the material item data.

In the present embodiment, the game system 1 generates names of synthetic equipment items based on each data included in the material item data and each data included in the equipment item data. Here, in the present embodiment, according to the pattern of the material item (specifically, the nature of the material item) and the equipment item (specifically, the type or nature of the equipment item), the synthetic equipment item Rules for generating names (referred to as "naming rules") are predetermined (see FIG. 15). Specifically, the game system 1 pre-stores correspondence information (for example, a table) indicating the correspondence between the pattern conditions and naming rules, and refers to the correspondence information to obtain material items and equipment items. identifies the naming rules used to generate names for synthetic equipment items based on .

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of correspondence information. As shown in FIG. 15, the correspondence information includes material item and/or equipment item patterns (which can be called conditions relating to the patterns; hereinafter referred to as "pattern conditions") and naming rules corresponding to the patterns. including. In the present embodiment, when the pattern of material items and equipment items to be synthesized matches the pattern condition included in the correspondence information, the game system 1 synthesizes according to the naming rule corresponding to the matching pattern condition. Generate names for equipment items.

For example, if the property of the material item that is the source of synthesis is "range expansion", the pattern of the material item that is the source of synthesis and the equipment item matches the pattern condition with a priority order of 3 shown in FIG. , a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition (that is, a rule that sets the name of the synthesized equipment item to ““material name (ie, material item name)” and “post-synthesis name”). Thus, in the present embodiment, naming rules are specified based on patterns of material items and equipment items, and names of composite equipment items are generated according to the specified naming rules.

It should be noted that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the property of the material item that is the source of the synthesis and the type and property of the equipment item are set for the synthesized equipment item. Therefore, the game system 1 synthesizes the pattern conditions in which the pattern of the material item and the equipment item match among the pattern conditions included in the correspondence information (instead of referring to the properties of the material item and the equipment item). It may be determined by referring to the type and property set to the equipment item.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 24, a specific example of generating a name for a composite equipment item based on the pattern conditions and naming rules in the correspondence information will be described. Hereinafter, typical combinations of pattern conditions and naming rules included in the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the pattern conditions are prioritized as shown in FIG. explain. Also, the order of priority will be described later.

(Concrete example 1: Naming rule using material item names and equipment item type names)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a composite equipment item generated by combining the "ruby" material item and the "iron sword" equipment item shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the "ruby" material item has "magic attack" set as the property and "rod" set as the post-synthesis name. In the example shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the type of equipment item "iron sword" is a one-handed sword, and "sword" is set as the type name.

16 to 24, among the information set for material items and equipment items, information that is not directly used to generate the names of composite equipment items may be omitted (for example, in FIG. 16 omits the performance set for equipment items).

In addition, the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "ruby" material item and the "iron sword" equipment item shown in FIG. "Magic attack" effect can be demonstrated. That is, the game system 1 executes a process of generating a magic attack (for example, an attack of shooting magic bullets) when the player character performs an attack action with the composite equipment item.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 16 matches the pattern condition that the property of "magic attack" is included (pattern condition with priority 5 in the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 16, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 16, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the material item name, the second part is "no", and the third part is the type name of the equipment item. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the name of the material item is "ruby" and the type name of the equipment item is "sword", so the name of the synthetic equipment item generated according to the above naming rule is , "Ruby's Sword".

According to the example shown in FIG. 16, the game system 1 is associated with the material item as the name of the synthetic equipment item, and the name representing the material item (that is, the name of the material item or the short name) and the equipment item. , a name representing the type of the equipment item (that is, the type name of the equipment item). According to this, it is possible to generate a name that is easy for the player to understand, as the name of the synthetic equipment item, so that the player can easily understand the item to be synthesized.

(Concrete example 2: Naming rule 1 using material item names and equipment item type names)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name for a composite equipment item generated by combining a "ruby" material item and a "wood stick" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the "ruby" material item is the same as the example shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 17, a "one-handed sword" is set as the equipment type of the "wooden stick", and the property of the equipment item is "synthetic sword", which indicates that the equipment becomes a blunt weapon after being synthesized. It is assumed that "rear blunt instrument" is set.

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "ruby" material item and the "wood stick" equipment item shown in FIG. , the effect of the above-mentioned "magic attack" can be exhibited.

The pattern of material items and equipment items in the example shown in FIG. 4) is met. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 17, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is "no", and the third part is the post-synthesis name (set to the material item). It is a rule to As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 17, the name of the material item is "ruby" and the post-synthesis name is "rod". Ruby's Rod".

In the present embodiment, as in the example shown in FIG. 17, the following example is used as an example of generating the name of the synthetic equipment item using the name of the material item and the post-synthesis name.

That is, in the present embodiment, the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15 is a combination of the pattern condition with the priority of 12 and the naming rule, and the pattern condition includes the property of "lighting" that can brighten the surroundings. , a naming rule in which the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is "no", and the third part is the post-synthesis name. For example, when the material item (see Fig. 13) of "bundle of firewood" whose shortened name is "firewood" and whose post-synthesis name is "torch" is combined with the equipment item of "wood stick". , the combination of the material item and the equipment item matches the above pattern conditions. As a result, the name of the composite equipment item is "firewood torch".

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the first pattern (specifically, the pattern shown in FIG. 16) and the second pattern among the plurality of patterns prepared in the game system 1 (Specifically, the pattern shown in FIG. 17) has the same information on the effect when combined (specifically, both have the property of "magic attack") and is associated with the equipped item. The information is different from each other (specifically, only one has the property of "post-synthetic blunt instrument"). The naming rules corresponding to each of the first pattern and the second pattern have a common rule for determining the first part (that is, the name of the material item is used for both), and the third pattern The rules for determining the parts are different from each other (that is, one uses the type name of the equipment item, and the other uses the post-synthesis name set for the material item).

As described above, in this embodiment, even if the material items are the same, different naming rules are used according to the equipment item (specifically, the type or nature of the equipment item), so that the materials are combined according to different naming rules. You can generate names for equipment items. In this embodiment, a synthetic equipment item has a different appearance from the original equipment item. You can make it easier to generate names that are appropriate for the item's appearance.

(Concrete example 3: Naming rule 2 using material item names and equipment item type names)
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name for a composite equipment item generated by combining a "dragon's tail" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that the short name "dragon" is set for the material item "dragon's tail". In addition, it is assumed that the property of the material item is set to "range expansion", which indicates the effect of expanding the attack range, and the post-synthesis name is set to "whip". In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 18, the equipment item "iron sword" is the same as in the example shown in FIG.

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "dragon tail" material item and the "iron sword" equipment item shown in FIG. appearance and has the effect of "range expansion". That is, the game system 1 executes processing for expanding the attack range of the attack action by the combined equipment item compared to the equipment item before combining.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 18 matches the pattern condition that the property of "range expansion" is included (the pattern condition that the priority order in the corresponding information shown in FIG. 15 is 3). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 18, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate the names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 18, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is nothing, and the third part is the post-synthesis name (set to the material item). is. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 18, the material item is set with a shortened name of "dragon", and the post-synthesis name is "whip". is called "Dragon Whip". As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case where the first part is the name of the material item in the naming rule, if a shortened name is set for the material item, the game system 1 uses the shortened name. Used as the first part. This can reduce the possibility that the name of the composite equipment item will be too long.

According to the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the game system 1 uses a name associated with the material item and representing the material item (that is, the name of the material item or an abbreviated name) as the name of the synthetic equipment item, and the name of the material item (i.e., post-synthesis name) representing the type and/or appearance of the synthetic equipment item). Here, in the present embodiment, the synthetic equipment item has a different appearance from the original equipment item (see FIG. 10). , one-handed swords, spears, etc.). For example, the composite equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 18 has the appearance of a whip with a dragon's tail attached to the tip of a sword. Therefore, if the name of the synthetic equipment item is "○○ sword" using the type name of the original equipment item, the name of the synthetic equipment item will not match the appearance. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, by using the naming rule as shown in FIG. 17 or 18, the name of the composite equipment item can be given a more appropriate name in line with the appearance of the composite equipment item. can.

(Specific example 4: Naming rule 1 when multiple types of names after synthesis are set)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a composite equipment item generated by combining a "dragon horn" material item and a "soldier's spear" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that the short name "dragon" is set for the material item "dragon's horn". In addition, it is assumed that the property of the material item is set to "pulverize", which indicates an effect that a specific object can be pulverized by a synthetic equipment item based on the material item. Furthermore, it is assumed that two types of names are set for the material item as post-synthesis names. Specifically, the post-synthesis name "rock drilling stick" is set for the above material item, which is used when the type of equipment item is a spear, and is used when the type of equipment item is anything other than a spear. Assume that "Hammer" is set as the post-synthesis name to be used (see FIG. 13). Also, in the example shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that "spear" is set as the type of equipment item of "soldier's spear".

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "dragon horn" material item and the "soldier's spear" equipment item shown in FIG. It will have the effect of "pulverization". That is, the game system 1 executes a process of pulverizing (can be said to eliminate) a predetermined object when an attack action by the composite equipment item hits the predetermined object. The predetermined object is, for example, a rock object that cannot be crushed by an attack action of an equipped item that does not have a crushing effect.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 19 includes the property of "pulverization", and the pattern condition is that the type of the equipment item is "spear" (the priority order in the corresponding information shown in FIG. 15 is 6) is met. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 19, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 19, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is blank, and the third part is the post-synthesis name. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 19, the shortened name "dragon" is set for the material item, and the post-synthesis name used when the type of equipment item is "spear" is "rock drilling". Stick", the name of the synthetic equipment item generated according to the above naming rule is "Dragon rock drilling stick".

(Specific example 5: Naming rule 2 when multiple types of names after synthesis are set)
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name for a composite equipment item generated by combining a "dragon horn" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the "dragon horn" material item is the same as the example shown in FIG. 19, and the "iron sword" equipment item is the same as the example shown in FIG.

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "dragon horn" material item and the "iron sword" equipment item shown in FIG. It has the appearance and the effect of "pulverization" described above.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 20 matches the pattern condition that the property of "pulverization" is included (the pattern condition whose priority is 8 in the corresponding information shown in FIG. 15). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 20, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is blank, and the third part is the post-synthesis name. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the shortened name "dragon" is set for the material item, and the post-synthesis name used when the type of equipment item is other than "spear" is "hammer". ”, the name of the synthetic equipment item generated according to the above naming rule is “Dragon Hammer”.

According to the examples shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the game system 1, similarly to the examples shown in FIGS. Accordingly, a name including a name representing the type and/or appearance of the synthesized equipment item (ie, post-synthesis name) can be generated. Furthermore, as in the example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the game system 1 sets a plurality of post-synthesis names according to the types of equipment items, so that according to the types of equipment items, the synthetic equipment items can be named differently.

In this embodiment, as in the example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the name of the material item and one of a plurality of post-synthesis names set for the material item are used to name the synthetic equipment item. The following example is used as an example of generating

The correspondence information shown in FIG. 15 is a combination of the pattern condition with the priority of 13 and the naming rule. , the second part is "no", and the third part is the post-synthesis name. In addition, for the material item "pointed stone" that has the property of "cutting", the shortened name "stone" and the type of equipment item (i.e., one-handed sword, two-handed sword, and spear) are given as " Assume that three post-synthesis names, namely, "hatchet", "two-handed ax", and "ax spear" are set (see FIG. 13). Here, when the material item and the equipment item of the "wooden stick" are combined, the combination of the material item and the equipment item matches the above pattern condition. As a result, the name of the composite equipment item uses "stone" as the first part and "handaxe" set for the one-handed sword as the third part, resulting in "stone handaxe".

(Concrete example 6: Naming rule 3 when multiple types of post-synthesis names are set)
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a synthetic equipment item that is generated by synthesizing a "dragon horn" material item and a "bone boomerang" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the material item "dragon horn" is the same as the example shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 21, "boomerang" is set as the type of equipment item of "bone boomerang", and "throwing" is set as the property of the equipment item, which indicates that a throwing attack is possible. It is assumed that there is

It should be noted that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "dragon horn" material item and the "bone boomerang" equipment item shown in FIG. It has the effect of "pulverization" described above.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 21 is a pattern condition that includes the property of "crushing" and the property of "throwing" (the priority order in the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15 is 7). pattern condition). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 21, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 21, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the material item name, the second part is blank, and the third part is the equipment item type name. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 21, the abbreviated name "dragon" is set for the material item, and the type of the equipment item is "boomerang". The name of the item is "Dragon Boomerang".

In addition, in this embodiment, the following example is used as another example of using the pattern condition regarding the property of the equipment item like the example shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15 is a combination of the pattern condition with the priority of 11 and the naming rule. name, the second part is empty, and the third part is the type name of the equipment item. In this way, the pattern condition may be determined based on the properties of the equipment item, with the properties of the material item being optional. For example, if a material item with the abbreviated name "stone" is combined with the equipment item "Bone Boomerang", the combination of the material item and the equipment item matches the above pattern conditions. do. As a result, the name of the synthetic equipment item becomes "Stone Boomerang".

As in the example shown in FIG. 21, the game system 1 generates names for synthetic equipment items using the type names of equipment items, even when post-synthesis names are set for material items. good. According to the examples shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, the game system 1 replaces the part representing the type and/or appearance (that is, the third part) of the name of the synthetic equipment item with the properties set for the material item. It can be named according to the type of the original equipment item. This makes it possible, for example, to generate an appropriate name according to the appearance of the synthetic equipment item.

(Concrete example 7: Naming rule 1 using property names)
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a composite equipment item generated by combining a "bomb" material item and an "iron sword" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 22, it is assumed that "explosion" representing the effect of explosion is set as the property of the "bomb" material item, and "explosion" is set as the property name. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the equipment item "iron sword" is the same as the example shown in FIG.

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "bomb" material item and the "iron sword" equipment item shown in FIG. It becomes possible to exhibit the effect of That is, when the player character performs an attack action with the composite equipment item, the game system 1 performs a process of causing an explosion (for example, a process of blowing away surrounding objects or inflicting additional damage on surrounding enemy characters). to run.

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 22 matches the pattern condition that the property of "explosion" is included (the pattern condition whose priority is 10 in the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 22, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 22, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the material item property name, the second part is blank, and the third part is the equipment item type name. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the property name of the material item is "explosion" and the type name of the equipment item is "sword". becomes an "explosive sword".

As in the example shown in FIG. 22, the game system 1 generates, as the name of the synthetic equipment item, a name that is associated with the material item and that includes a name representing the property of the material item (that is, property name). According to this, it is possible to generate a name that allows the player to easily recognize the effect that the combined equipment item will have due to the properties of the material item (that is, the combined effect).

(Concrete example 8: Naming rule 2 using property names)
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a composite equipment item generated by combining a "bomb" material item and a "wood stick" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the "bomb" material item is the same as the example shown in FIG. It is assumed that "rod" is set as the post-synthesis name for the "bomb" material item. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 23, the equipment item "wooden stick" is the same as the example shown in FIG.

Note that the synthetic equipment item generated by synthesizing the "bomb" material item and the "wooden stick" equipment item shown in FIG. It becomes possible to demonstrate the effect of "explosion" of

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 23 includes the property representing "explosion" and the property "post-synthesis blunt weapon" (the priority order in the corresponding information shown in FIG. 15 is 9) is met. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 23, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 23, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the property name of the material item, the second part is none, and the third part is the post-synthesis name. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 23, the property name of the material item is "explosion" and the post-synthesis name is "rod". It becomes an "explosive rod".

As in the examples shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, even when a property name is used as the name of a composite equipment item, different naming rules are used depending on the equipment item (specifically, the type or nature of the equipment item). allows you to generate synthetic equipment item names according to different naming rules. For example, as described above, by changing the third part (that is, the name representing the type or appearance of the synthetic equipment item) according to the type or nature of the equipment item, a name suitable for the appearance of the synthetic equipment item is generated. can be made easier.

(Concrete example 9: Naming rules when the material item is an equipment item)
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of generating a name of a synthetic equipment item that is generated by synthesizing an "iron sword" material item and a "wooden spear" equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the equipment item "iron sword" in the example shown in FIG. 16 and the like is used as the material item. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the equipment item "soldier's spear" is the same as the example shown in FIG. It should be noted that a synthetic equipment item that is generated by using the "iron sword" shown in FIG. 24 as a material item and synthesizing it with the equipment item of "wooden spear" will have the appearance of a sword attached to the tip of a spear, for example. .

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 24 matches the pattern condition that the material item is the equipment item (pattern condition that the priority order in the corresponding information shown in FIG. 15 is 2). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 24, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 24, the applied naming rule is that the first part is the name of the material item, the second part is "attached", and the third part is the type name of the equipment item. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the name of the material item is "iron sword" and the type name of the equipment item is "spear". Its name is "Spear with Iron Sword". It should be noted that in the present embodiment, when equipment items are used as material items and synthesis is performed, if the first part is the name of the equipment item, the name of the equipment item is used. may be used for the first part.

As in the example shown in FIG. 24 , the game system 1 may synthesize a synthetic equipment item using the equipment item as a material item. Also, at this time, the game system 1 provides a name representing the equipment item used as the material item (that is, the name of the equipment item or a short name) and a name representing the type and/or appearance of the equipment item combined with the material item. (ie, kind name). According to this, it is possible to generate a name that makes it easy for the player to understand the equipment item that is the synthesis source, and that is easy for the player to understand as the name of the synthesized equipment item.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at least one of a plurality of equipment items appearing in the game can be combined with another equipment item as a material item. According to this, the number of synthetic equipment items that can be generated can be increased, and the types of items can be further increased. Note that in other embodiments, the equipment item may be a type of item that cannot be used for synthesis as a material item.

(Concrete example 10: Naming rule when giving a specific name)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of determining the name of a combined equipment item to be a predetermined specific name for a specific equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 25, the "ruby" material item is the same as the example shown in FIG. Also, it is assumed that "special equipment" is set as the property of a specific equipment item (named "XX" in the figure).

The pattern of the material item and the equipment item in the example shown in FIG. 25 matches the pattern condition that the property of "special equipment" is included (the pattern condition whose priority is 1 in the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 25, a naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is applied to generate names of synthetic equipment items.

In the example shown in FIG. 25, the applied naming rule is a rule that the name of the composite equipment item is a specific name (indicated as "○○" in the figure). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 25, regardless of the names set for material items and equipment items (that is, material item or equipment item names, short names, type names, post-synthesis names, and property names), The name of the composite equipment item will be a specific name.

As in the example shown in FIG. 25, the naming rule may be a rule that sets the name of the combined equipment item to a specific name under certain conditions. According to this, the name of the synthetic equipment item can be generated regardless of the material item that is the synthesis source, or the name of the equipment item that is the synthesis source can be used as the name of the synthetic equipment item. Therefore, names of composite equipment items can be generated more freely.

As in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 to 25 above, in this embodiment, the game system 1 assigns the third part of the synthetic equipment item to (a) a name representing the type of the equipment item (that is, the type name) and (b) the type and/or appearance of the composite equipment item, determined based on the composite time effect (i.e., properties) associated with the material item and/or based on the type or performance associated with the equipment item. Either the name to represent (that is, the name indicated by the property data of the equipment item, or the post-synthesis name set to the material item) is determined. According to this, the name can be determined so as to represent the type and/or appearance of the synthetic equipment item, and the possibility of the name becoming unnatural can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the two pattern conditions shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the three pattern conditions shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, or the two pattern conditions shown in FIGS. , it is also conceivable that a combination of a synthesis source material item and an equipment item matches a plurality of pattern conditions in the correspondence information. Here, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 discriminates the pattern conditions based on the priority order set for each pattern condition, thereby determining the pattern condition corresponding to the naming rule used for name generation in the above case. identify one.

Specifically, the game system 1 determines each pattern condition included in the correspondence information in descending order of priority (that is, in descending order of the priority number), and determines the combination of the source material item and the equipment item. If a pattern condition matching the set is found, the naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition is used. For example, consider a case where a combination of a material item and an equipment item to be synthesized is a combination that matches the pattern condition with the priority order of 4 in the example shown in FIG. 15 . In this case, the game system 1 judges each pattern condition in descending order of priority. will be used. The above set also matches the pattern condition with a priority of 5, but no determination is made for this pattern condition, so the naming rule corresponding to this pattern condition will not be used. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 can uniquely identify the naming rule to be used even when a combination of a material item and an equipment item to be synthesized can match a plurality of pattern conditions. can be done.

Note that in the example of the correspondence information shown in FIG. 15, the priority is set to 1 for a set of pattern conditions and naming rules for giving a specific name to a specific synthetic equipment item. Therefore, the game system 1 can apply the above naming rule to a specific equipment item (that is, an equipment item with the property of "special equipment" set) regardless of the property set to the material item. .

In the example of correspondence information shown in FIG. 15, the pattern conditions with the last priority and the one before that (that is, the priorities are 14 and 15) are the pattern condition including the property of "blunt weapon" and the pattern condition of "cutlery". ” is set. Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the property of either "blunt weapon" or "cutlery" is set for all equipment items. Therefore, all pairs of material items and equipment items that are synthesis sources match either the pattern condition including the property of "blunt weapon" or the pattern condition including the property of "cutlery". As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to match any of the pattern conditions in the corresponding information shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the naming rule to be used is not determined (because there is no pattern condition that matches the combination of the material item and the equipment item).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 includes information associated with a material item (specifically, information about the name and nature of the material item) and information associated with an equipment item (specifically, Specifically, among a plurality of patterns (specifically, the pattern conditions shown in FIG. 15) set in advance regarding combinations with any of the equipment item names, types, and properties), The first part, the second part, and the third part are each determined based on naming rules set in advance corresponding to matching patterns for combinations of material items and equipment items. According to this, the naming rule for generating names of combined equipment items can be varied according to the nature of each item to be combined. As a result, an appropriate naming rule can be used according to the composite equipment item, so that it is possible to easily generate an appropriate name, such as generating a name that matches the appearance of the composite equipment item. Note that, in other embodiments, the method of determining the naming rule is arbitrary, and is not limited to the method of determining the naming rule based on the correspondence between the patterns and the naming rule described above.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a priority order is set for the plurality of pattern conditions (see FIG. 15). Then, the naming rule used to generate the name of the synthetic equipment item is specified based on the priority. That is, the game system 1, among the plurality of patterns, based on the naming rule corresponding to the pattern identified based on the order of priority that matches the combination of the material item and the equipment item that are the sources of synthesis, A first portion, a second portion, and a third portion are each determined. According to this, it is possible to uniquely determine a naming rule even when there are a plurality of matching pattern conditions for the combination. Note that in other embodiments, priority may not be set for pattern conditions. For example, the naming rule may be uniquely determined by setting the content of each pattern condition so that there is only one pattern condition that matches the combination of the material item and the equipment item that are the source of synthesis.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned "determining based on the order of priority" means, as in the present embodiment, searching for pattern conditions that match the combination of material items and equipment items that are the source of synthesis, in the order according to the order of priority. The method is not limited. For example, in another embodiment, the game system 1 determines whether or not the above combinations are matched for all pattern conditions, and sets the naming rule used for determining the names of synthetic equipment items to match the pattern conditions. A naming rule corresponding to the pattern condition with the highest priority may be determined from among them. This also makes it possible to obtain the same effects as in the present embodiment.

In addition, in the present embodiment, among the pattern conditions in the correspondence information, the pattern conditions with priority orders of 3-10, 12, and 13 are conditions that specify the effect (property) when combining material items. can be said to be a condition specifying that the effect of the material item when combined is optional. In other words, in the present embodiment, each pattern condition in the correspondence information can be said to be a condition relating to the synthesizing effect associated with the material item. As described above, in the present embodiment, each of the plurality of pattern conditions is set as a combination pattern of either the information on the synthesizing effect associated with the material item or the information associated with the equipment item. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the name of the combined equipment item can be made to correspond to the combined effect of the material item. According to the present embodiment, names of synthetic equipment items can be generated according to different naming rules depending on the synthesizing effect. Names can be generated to include parts (eg, the property name above).

In this embodiment, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 to 22 described above, the game system 1 imparts the properties of the source material items to be synthesized (that is, the synthesizing effect) to the synthesized equipment item. That is, when the player character uses the synthetic equipment item object based on the operation input by the player (for example, when performing an attack action with the synthetic equipment item), the game system 1 applies the effect when combined with the item object. Executes a process to generate the corresponding effect (for example, magic attack, range expansion, pulverization, explosion, etc.). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a name so that the player can easily understand the function (that is, the effect of the synthetic equipment item) when using the synthetic equipment item. It should be noted that the synthesizing effects are not limited to those that occur in response to the use of the synthetic equipment item object, but may occur while the player character is equipped with the synthetic equipment item object, or may occur under certain conditions. (for example, in response to the player character being attacked).

In the present embodiment, the game system 1 provides (a) a name representing the material item (that is, the name of the material item or a shortened name), and (b) a name representing the nature of the material item (that is, property name), and (c) a name representing the type/appearance of the combined equipment item (i.e. post-combination name) and (d) a name representing the type of equipment item (i.e. type name) associated with the equipment item. By combining the four types of names, the name of the synthetic equipment item is generated. According to this, it is possible to generate various names based on the above combinations, and it is possible to easily generate an appropriate name that matches the properties and appearance of the composite equipment item.

The pattern conditions and naming rules shown in FIGS. 15 to 25 described above are examples, and in other embodiments, pattern conditions different from the above pattern conditions may be used. Different naming conventions may be used.

In the correspondence information that associates the patterns with the naming rules, even if the patterns of the material items and the equipment items are the same, the naming rules may be set differently depending on the language used in the game.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, when the language is Japanese, the second part is "no", but when the language is English, the second part may be omitted. . That is, when the language is English, the naming rule in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is that the first part is the material item name, the second part is nothing, and the third part is the type name of the equipment item. It may be a rule that Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the name of the synthetic equipment item generated according to the above naming rule is "ruby sword".

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24, when the language is Japanese, the second part is "attached", but when the language is English, the second part is "-attached". can be used as a suffix. That is, when the language is English, the naming rule in the example shown in FIG. It may be a rule that At this time, the name of the composite equipment item generated according to the above naming rule is "iron sword-attached spear".

In addition, the data structure of the material item data and the equipment item data may also differ depending on the language used in the game so that the naming rule of the composite equipment item differs depending on the language used. For example, regarding the material item "Goblin horn" in the example shown in FIG. While the post-synthesis name is set, if the language is English, "smasher" is set as the post-synthesis name when the equipment type is a one-handed sword, and "smasher" is set as the post-synthesis name when the equipment item is a two-handed sword. is set to "pounder".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the synthetic equipment item is generated by synthesizing according to the instruction of the player by the method shown in FIGS. It may be generated by synthesizing a character other than the player character, or it may appear at the start of the game (for example, it may be placed on the game field or possessed by an enemy character). When the composite equipment item is generated by the method shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the composite equipment item is possessed by the player character according to the composition. On the other hand, if it is generated according to other conditions or appears at the start of the game, the synthetic equipment item will not be in the state of being possessed by the player character at the time of synthesis, but afterward (for example, synthetic The equipment item may be possessed by the player character (by acquiring the equipment item).

Here, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 generates a name in response to possession of a composite equipment item by the player character. However, the timing at which the name of the composite equipment item is generated is arbitrary, and the game system 1 may generate the name in response to the appearance of the composite equipment item on the game field. For example, when displaying the name of the combined equipment item in a list image (that is, a list image showing items possessed by the player character), which will be described later, the game system 1 may generate the name at the timing when the list image is displayed. good. Further, for example, when displaying the name of a synthetic equipment item placed in the game field, the game system 1 may generate the name in accordance with the synthetic equipment item being generated and placed in the game field.

[2-3. How to generate an icon image for a synthetic equipment item]
In this embodiment, a list image showing a list of each equipment item possessed by the player character and each composite equipment item is displayed according to an instruction by the player during the game (see FIG. 27). In the list image, icon images indicating each equipment item possessed by the player character and each composite equipment item are displayed.

Here, if the game system 1 prestores icon images for all synthetic equipment items that can be generated, icon images are stored for all combinations of equipment items and material items that can be synthesized therewith. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the game system 1 increases. The amount of data described above can become enormous as the number of combinations described above increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a composite equipment item is generated and held by the player character, an icon image of the composite equipment item is newly generated. According to this, the game system 1 does not need to store the data of the icon image of the combined equipment item in advance, so the amount of data stored in the game system 1 can be reduced. A method of generating an icon image of a synthetic equipment item will be described below.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a method for generating an icon image of a synthetic equipment item. In FIG. 26, an example will be described in which an icon image of a combined equipment item 213 is generated by combining the fang object 206 shown in FIG. 8 and the like as a material item and the sword object 202 as an equipment item.

In this embodiment, the game system 1 prepares in advance the three-dimensional model 206 of the material item and the three-dimensional model 202 of the equipment item that are the sources of synthesis (see (a) of FIG. 26). For example, these three-dimensional model data are pre-stored in the game system 1 together with the game program. In this embodiment, the game system 1 uses these three-dimensional models to generate icon images of synthetic equipment items.

Note that the three-dimensional model used to generate the icon image of the composite equipment item may be the same as or different from the three-dimensional model for drawing the material item and the equipment item existing in the game field. can be anything. To reduce the amount of data of a three-dimensional model stored in a game system 1 when a three-dimensional model for generating icon images and a three-dimensional model for drawing items existing in a game field are the same. can be done. In addition, when the three-dimensional model for generating the icon image and the three-dimensional model for drawing the item existing in the game field are different, the two models are different to the extent that the player recognizes them as the same item. It is sufficient if they have a similar appearance. If the two are different, for example, one of the three-dimensional models has a smaller amount of data than the other three-dimensional model (that is, the level of detail is reduced), so that the processing using the one of the three-dimensional models is performed. (that is, the process of generating icon images or the process of drawing items existing in the game field) can be reduced.

When generating an icon image, the game system 1 first generates a three-dimensional model 213 of the synthetic equipment item based on each three-dimensional model of the material item and the equipment item that are the sources of synthesis (see (b) in FIG. 26). )reference). For example, the game system 1 creates a three-dimensional model 213 of the composite equipment item by attaching (or arranging) the three-dimensional model 206 of the material item to the three-dimensional model 202 of the equipment item at a predetermined position. Any specific method may be used to generate the three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item using the three-dimensional models of the material item and the equipment item. For example, the game system 1 may generate a three-dimensional model of the combined equipment item by replacing part of the three-dimensional model of the equipment item with a three-dimensional model of the material item. Further, for example, the game system 1 may perform some processing on the portion near the boundary between the two three-dimensional models in order to make the portion look more natural.

Next, the game system 1 captures the three-dimensional model 213 of the synthetic equipment item with the virtual camera 221 to generate an icon image of the synthetic equipment item (see (c) in FIG. 26). That is, the icon image of the synthetic equipment item is generated as an image when the three-dimensional model 213 is viewed from the position of the virtual camera 221 .

In this embodiment, the game system 1 sets the position and angle of view of the virtual camera 221 with respect to the three-dimensional model 213 so that the entirety of the three-dimensional model 213 of the synthetic equipment item is within the imaging range of the virtual camera 221. . For example, if a boundary box is set to include each material item and equipment item that is the source of a composite equipment item, by setting the virtual camera so that each boundary box is within the imaging range , the entire three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item can be set within the imaging range of the virtual camera. According to the above, even if the actual size in the game field (that is, the size when placed on the game field) differs depending on the synthetic equipment item, it is possible to generate an icon image representing the entirety of each synthetic equipment item. can.

Note that the game system 1 may, for example, set the virtual camera so that the length of the margin in the icon image (that is, the distance from the edge of the synthetic equipment item to the boundary of the imaging range) varies according to the size of the synthetic equipment item. 221 imaging range may be set. Specifically, the length of the margin may be increased for a small composite equipment item, and the length of the margin may be decreased for a large composite equipment item. As a result, the size of the synthetic equipment item in the icon image can be reflected to some extent, even if the size in the game field is not directly reflected.

In addition, the game system 1 sets the orientation of the virtual camera 221 with respect to the three-dimensional model 213 so that the orientation of the synthetic equipment item is the same as the orientation of the equipment item in the icon image of the synthesis source equipment item. Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that each icon image of each equipment item to be the basis of composition is prepared in advance. This icon image indicates the equipment item when viewed from a predetermined direction. Note that the predetermined orientation may be the same or different for each equipment item. Also, the predetermined orientation may be set for each type of equipment item. The game system 1 controls the virtual camera 221 so that the orientation of the three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item with respect to the virtual camera 221 is the same as the predetermined orientation of the equipment item. 221 orientation. According to this, the orientation of the composite equipment item in the icon image of the composite equipment item is the same as the orientation of the equipment item in the icon image of the original equipment item (see FIG. 27 described later).

It should be noted that in other embodiments, the icon image of the equipment item need not be prepared in advance, and may be generated during the game, similar to the composite equipment item. At this time, the icon image of the equipment item is generated by setting the orientation of the virtual camera 221 so that the orientation of the three-dimensional model of the equipment item with respect to the virtual camera 221 is the predetermined orientation of the equipment item.

In this embodiment, the player character performs an action (for example, an attack action) using the composite equipment item that is obtained by synthesizing the equipment item having the property of "special equipment" described above. The appearance changes only during the period, and the normal appearance does not change from the original equipment item. For this reason, the game system 1 uses the icon image of the original equipment item for the composite equipment item without generating a new icon image. In this way, the game system 1 may not generate an icon image for a specific synthesized equipment item (for example, a synthesized equipment item whose appearance does not change from before synthesis).

[2-4. List image]
In the present embodiment, the game system 1 displays a list image of the equipment items and composite equipment items possessed by the player character in accordance with instructions from the player during the game. For example, the list image is displayed in response to the player issuing a predetermined list display instruction while the game image showing the game field including the player character is being displayed.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a list image. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the list image shows a list of equipment items and combined equipment items possessed by the player character. However, the list image may show a list of material items together with the equipment items and synthetic equipment items, or the list of equipment items and synthetic equipment items and the list of material items may be switched (for example, when the player clicks the tab may be switched by selecting ).

As shown in FIG. 27, the list image includes icon images (eight icon images 231 to 238 in FIG. 27) of one or more equipment items possessed by the player character and composite equipment items. Here, equipment items and combined equipment items are common in that they are items that can be equipped by the player character. Therefore, by displaying a list image including both the equipment item and the combined equipment item, it is possible for the player to easily check the items that the player character can equip. Note that, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may display the equipment item list image and the composite equipment item list image separately.

In this embodiment, the list image includes a cursor 239 that can be operated by the player. The game system 1 moves the cursor 239 according to the player's instruction so that one of the icon images 231 to 238 is designated by the cursor 239 . In this embodiment, the player can perform a predetermined operation on the item designated by the cursor 239 . Specifically, the game system 1 accepts at least an equipping instruction and a combination canceling instruction in a state where the list image is displayed.

The equip instruction is an instruction for equipping the player character with the item specified by the cursor 239 . In response to the player's instruction to equip, the game system 1 equips the player character with the designated item.

The unsynthesis instruction is an instruction for canceling the synthesis of the synthetic equipment item and returning it to the original equipment item when the specified item is a synthetic equipment item. In response to the player's instruction to cancel synthesis, the game system 1 restores the designated synthetic equipment item to a state in which the original material item is deleted from the synthetic equipment item (that is, the original material item is deleted). back to equipped items). At this time, the original material item may be held by the player character, or may be extinguished.

As shown in FIG. 27, the list image includes a character image 240 showing the player character equipped with the equipment item designated by the cursor 239 or the composite equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the character image 240 shows the player character equipped with the combined equipment item of “Ruby's Sword” indicated by the icon image 233 designated by the cursor 239 . The character image 240 allows the player to confirm the appearance of the player character when the designated equipment item or composite equipment item is equipped.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the list image includes a name image 241 indicating the name of the equipment item or composite equipment item designated by the cursor 239 . In the example shown in FIG. 27, the name image 241 indicates the name of the combined equipment item indicated by the icon image 233 designated by the cursor 239, "Ruby's Sword". As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 displays a list image of equipment items possessed by the player character and synthesized equipment item objects in response to an instruction based on an operation input by the player (for example, the above list display instruction). is displayed in such a manner that the name of at least the designated (for example, designated by the cursor) equipment item or composite equipment item is displayed. Therefore, when a synthetic equipment item is specified, the player can confirm the name of the synthetic equipment item by the list image.

Further, as described above, the game system 1 displays a list image in a manner including the name in addition to the icon image for at least the designated equipment item or composite equipment item. According to this, it is possible to provide the player with more detailed information about the designated item by the list image.

In addition, in the list image, the names of other equipment items and composite equipment items other than the specified equipment item or composite equipment item may be displayed. For example, in the list image, each icon image of each equipment item possessed by the player character and each icon image of the combined equipment item may be displayed in association with each name.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the list image includes an explanation image 242 showing an explanation regarding the equipment item or composite equipment item designated by the cursor 239 . In the example shown in FIG. 27, the name image 241 shows a description of the combined equipment item of “ruby sword” indicated by the icon image 233 designated by the cursor 239 . In this embodiment, the explanation image 242 related to the combined equipment item indicates the name of the material item and the equipment item that are the sources of the combined equipment item. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the explanation image 242 regarding the combined equipment item of "Ruby's Sword" is composed of "Ruby", which is the name of the original material item, and "Iron Sword", which is the name of the original equipment item. ” is shown. Note that the explanation image 242 is not limited to indicating the name of the item that is the source of the synthetic equipment item, and any information (for example, the characteristics, performance, etc.).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game system 1, for at least a specified synthetic equipment item, in addition to the name of the synthetic equipment item, the name of the material item from which the synthetic equipment item is synthesized is displayed. The list image is displayed in such a manner that the name of the equipment item is further included. According to this, it is possible to present the player with a list image of the material items and the equipment items from which the composite equipment item is based. Note that in other embodiments, the list image may not display the name of the material item and the name of the equipment item used as the synthesis source.

In addition, in the list image, the material items and equipment items of the synthesis sources may be displayed for other synthetic equipment items other than the designated synthetic equipment item. For example, in the list image, each icon image of each synthesized equipment item possessed by the player character may be displayed in association with the material item and equipment item used as the synthesis sources.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the orientation of the composite equipment item in the icon image of the composite equipment item is the same as the orientation of the equipment item in the original equipment item icon image. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 27, an icon image 232 indicating an equipment item of "iron sword" and an icon image 233 indicating a composite equipment item of "ruby sword" synthesized based on the equipment item, The orientation of the items indicated by the icon images is the same (that is, both are oriented so that the hilt of the sword is on the lower left and the tip of the sword is on the upper right).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game system 1, the orientation of the three-dimensional model of the synthetic equipment item with respect to the virtual camera is set in advance for the equipment item in order to generate the icon image of the synthetic equipment item. (specifically, the same orientation as the reception orientation), and the virtual camera is set so that the entire three-dimensional model is within the imaging range of the virtual camera. According to this, by comparing the icon image of the equipment item and the icon image of the composite equipment item based thereon, the player can easily grasp how the appearance has changed due to the composition. Note that in other embodiments, the icon image of the composite equipment item may be generated in any way, and the direction of the composite equipment item object in the icon image is the same as the equipment in the icon image of the equipment item that is the source of the composition. The orientation may be different from the orientation of the item.

In this embodiment, the game system 1 displays the icon image of the composite equipment item in a display mode different from the icon image of the equipment item in the list image. This makes it easier for the player to distinguish between the icon image of the synthesized equipment item and the icon image of the equipment item in the list image. Specifically, in this embodiment, in addition to the image of the composite equipment item, the icon image of the composite equipment item includes a contour line surrounding the image (for example, the contour line 243 shown in FIG. 27). That is, the game system 1 generates, as the icon image of the composite equipment item, an icon image in which a contour line is added to the image representing the composite equipment item. Note that the outline is added to each icon image of each combined equipment item included in the list image, regardless of whether the icon image is designated by the cursor 239 . With the contour line, the icon image of the synthetic equipment item can be clearly distinguished among the icon images in the list image.

Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 displays the icon image of an item (that is, an equipment item, a composite equipment item, or a material item, etc.) in the list image, indicating the nature of the item. An icon image marked with a mark may be displayed. In this embodiment, by distinguishing between equipment items and composite equipment items by the presence or absence of outlines, information (i.e. outlines) for indicating whether the equipment item is an equipment item or a composite equipment item and the property of the item can be presented to the player without being confused with the information (that is, the mark) for indicating the

Note that the specific method for displaying the icon image of the equipment item and the composite equipment item in different display modes is not limited to the method of distinguishing by the presence or absence of outlines as in the present embodiment, and other methods may be used. may For example, in another embodiment, the game system 1 sets the background color of the icon image to be different between the icon image of the synthetic equipment item and the icon image of the equipment item, in addition to the presence or absence of the outline (or instead). You may allow Further, in another embodiment, the icon image of the combined equipment item and the icon image of the equipment item may be displayed differently by a predetermined mark attached to the icon image. In another embodiment, the game system 1 may display the icon image of the equipment item and the composite equipment item in the same display mode.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a list image in the situation shown in FIG. 27 when the combination cancellation instruction is issued for the designated combined equipment item. In FIG. 28, as a result of an instruction to uncombine "ruby's sword" designated by cursor 239 shown in FIG. 27, icon image 233 changes from "ruby's sword" to "iron sword" has been changed to indicate Also, the character image 240, the name image 241, and the description image 242 are changed to images related to the "iron sword".

As described above, in the present embodiment, while the list image is being displayed, the game system 1 changes the composite equipment item possessed by the player character to the equipment item before composition in response to the combination cancellation instruction based on the operation input. Do the return process. In addition, the game system 1 changes the icon image of the composite equipment item in the list image to the icon image of the equipment item stored in advance. According to this, it is possible to change the content of the list image so as to reflect that the combination of the combined equipment item has been cancelled.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 generates an icon image of the synthetic equipment item when the player character possesses the synthetic equipment item. Therefore, when a synthetic equipment item is generated by synthesizing according to an instruction from the player by the method shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the synthetic equipment item is possessed by the player character. Immediately after generation, the icon image of the synthetic equipment item is generated. In addition, for synthetic equipment items that are not possessed by the player character at the time of generation (for example, synthetic equipment items placed in the game field), icon images are generated at the timing of being possessed by the player character thereafter. be. According to this, the game system 1 generates only the icon images that are used to generate the list image, so that unnecessary icon image generation processing can be omitted, and the processing can be made more efficient. Note that in other embodiments, the timing of generating the icon image of the composite equipment item is arbitrary. For example, when the list image is displayed (that is, in response to the above-mentioned list display instruction being given), the game system 1 does not generate an icon image among the synthetic equipment items possessed by the player character. An icon image may be generated for a synthetic equipment item that is not included.

Note that, in the present embodiment, when the player character no longer possesses the synthetic equipment item, the game system 1 deletes the data of the icon image of the synthetic equipment item. Thereby, the amount of data stored in the game system 1 can be reduced. The case where the composite equipment item is no longer possessed by the player character is, for example, the case where the composite equipment item disappears due to the above-described synthesis cancellation instruction, or the case where the player character discards the composite equipment item. Further, when the composite equipment item is no longer possessed by the player character and then again possessed by the player character, the game system 1 regenerates the icon image of the composite equipment item.

[3. Specific example of processing in game system]
Next, specific examples of information processing in the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32. FIG.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of various data used for information processing in the game system 1. As shown in FIG. Various data shown in FIG. 29 are stored in a storage medium accessible by main unit 2 (for example, flash memory 84, DRAM 85, and/or a memory card attached to slot 23, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 29, the game system 1 stores game programs. The game program is a game program for executing the game processing (specifically, each processing shown in FIGS. 30 to 32) in this embodiment.

The game system 1 also stores the above material item data (see FIG. 12), the above equipment item data (see FIG. 14), correspondence information data, model data, and icon data. These data are prepared in advance, and are stored in the game system 1 together with the game program (or in a form included in the game program), for example.

As described above, the material item data is data indicating the name, property, etc. of the material item, and is stored for each material item. The equipment item data is data indicating the name, nature, etc. of the equipment item, and is stored for each equipment item. Correspondence information data is data indicating the above-described correspondence information. Model data is data representing a three-dimensional model of material items and equipment items. Icon data is data indicating icon images of material items and equipment items.

The game system 1 also stores possessed item data and combined item data as game processing data generated and used during game processing. These data are stored in a memory (for example, DRAM 85) used for game processing. These data are stored in the memory at an appropriate timing after the start of the game, and updated as the game progresses.

Possessed item data is data indicating items (for example, material items, equipment items, composite equipment items, etc.) possessed by the player character.

Composite item data indicates various types of information about the composite equipment item. Synthetic item data is stored in the memory for each synthetic equipment item. Specifically, the composite item data includes composite name data indicating the name of the composite equipment item, and composite icon data indicating the icon image of the composite equipment item. In addition to the above data, the composite item data includes data indicating properties of the composite equipment item.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of field processing executed by the game system 1. FIG. Field processing is game processing that is executed when a player character moves in a game field during a game. Field processing is started, for example, when a player character is placed on the game field at the start of the game.

Note that in the present embodiment, the processor 81 of the main device 2 executes the game program stored in the game system 1 to perform each step shown in FIG. 30 and FIGS. 31 and 32 described later. Description will be made assuming that processing is executed. However, in other embodiments, a part of the processing of each step described above may be executed by a processor other than the processor 81 (for example, a dedicated circuit or the like). Further, when the game system 1 can communicate with another information processing device (for example, a server), part of the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 may be executed in the other information processing device. . Further, the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 is merely an example, and the processing order of each step may be changed as long as similar results can be obtained. (or alternatively) another process may be performed.

Also, the processor 81 executes the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 using a memory (for example, the DRAM 85). That is, the processor 81 stores information (in other words, data) obtained by each processing step in the memory, and when using the information in subsequent processing steps, reads the information from the memory and uses it.

At step S1 shown in FIG. 30, the processor 81 acquires the operation data indicating the player's instruction. That is, processor 81 acquires operation data received from each controller via controller communication unit 83 and/or terminals 17 and 21 . After step S1, the process of step S2 is executed.

In step S2, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player has issued the list display instruction based on the operation data acquired in step S1. If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative, the processor 81 ends the field processing and starts execution of list processing (see FIG. 32), which will be described later. Details of the list processing will be described later. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2 is negative, the process of step S3 is executed.

In step S3, the processor 81 executes player-related control processing. In the player-related control process, various processes (for example, control process related to the player character) are executed based on the operation input by the player. Details of the player-related control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 31 is a sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the player-related control process in step S3 shown in FIG. In the player-related control process, first, in step S21, the processor 81 determines whether or not it is an operation accepting period during which an operation input to the player character is accepted. Here, in the present embodiment, an action period during which an object such as a player character performs a predetermined action (for example, an action started in step S26 or S28, which will be described later) in response to an operation input to a player character is an operation period. It shall be excluded from the acceptance period. When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the process of step S22 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative, the process of step S31, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S22, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player character is in the aforementioned synthesizable state. The determination in step S22 is made, for example, based on whether or not the player character can use a specific item for synthesis. For example, during the game, the player character may be controlled to be able to use any one of a plurality of types of items including the specific item. At this time, if the player character can use the specific item, the processor 81 determines that the player character is ready for synthesis. , it is determined that the player character is not in a synthesizable state. When the determination result of step S22 is affirmative, the process of step S23 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S22 is negative, the process of step S27, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S23, the processor 81 determines whether or not an operation input for the synthesis instruction has been performed, based on the operation data acquired in step S1. As described above, in the present embodiment, the synthesizing instruction is an instruction to designate the target equipment item from among the options indicated by the equipment designation image (see FIG. 9). When the determination result of step S23 is affirmative, the process of step S24 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S23 is negative, the process of step S27, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S24, the processor 81 determines whether or not the above-described target material item to be synthesized exists around the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether or not the material item exists within the aforementioned determination range based on the position and orientation of the player character. When the determination result of step S24 is affirmative, the process of step S25 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S24 is negative, the process of step S27, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S25, the processor 81 generates a composite equipment item based on the target material item and the target equipment item. Specifically, the processor 81 reads the model data of the target material item and the model data of the target equipment item from the storage medium of the game system 1, and uses the read model data to create composite equipment for placement on the game field. Generate a 3D model of the item. The processor 81 also reads the material item data of the target material item and the equipment item of the target equipment item from the storage medium of the game system 1, and uses the read data to set the property of the combined equipment item. The data of the three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item generated as described above and the data indicating the properties of the set composite equipment item are stored in the memory as the composite item data. After step S25, the process of step S26 is executed.

Note that when a synthetic equipment item appears on the game field in a case other than when the synthetic equipment item is generated in response to a synthesis instruction by the player (for example, when the synthetic equipment item is placed on the game field at the start of the game), , the synthesis processing similar to step S25 is executed at the timing when the synthetic equipment item appears on the game field. However, in this case, the process of generating the name and icon image of the synthetic equipment item (steps S6 to S9 described later) need not be executed at the timing when the synthetic equipment item appears on the game field.

In step S26, the processor 81 starts an effect action performed when combining the target material item and the target equipment item. As described above, the effect action for synthesizing in the present embodiment is that the target material item is drawn toward the player character, and after the target material item approaches the player character, the target equipment item equipped by the player character is displayed. to the composite equipment item generated in step S25. After the effect action is started in step S26, each item is controlled to perform the effect action for a certain period of time by the process of step S31, which will be described later. After step S26, the processor 81 ends the player-related control process shown in FIG.

In step S27, the processor 81 determines whether or not an operation input for instructing an action for the player character has been performed based on the operation data acquired in step S1. The action instruction is an instruction for causing the player character to perform, for example, an attacking action, a jumping action, or an action of picking up an item on the game field. When the determination result of step S27 is affirmative, the process of step S28 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S27 is negative, the process of step S29 is executed.

In step S28, the processor 81 causes the player character to start moving according to the action instruction given in step S27. After the player character starts the action in step S28, the player character is controlled to perform the action for a certain period of time by the process of step S31, which will be described later. After step S28, the processor 81 ends the player-related control process shown in FIG.

In step S29, the processor 81 determines whether or not an operation input for instructing movement of the player character has been performed based on the operation data acquired in step S1. The movement instruction is an instruction for causing the player character to move on the game field. If the determination result of step S29 is affirmative, the process of step S30 is executed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S29 is negative, the process of step S31 is executed.

In step S30, the processor 81 causes the player character to move on the field according to the movement instruction given in step S29. After step S30, the processor 81 terminates the player-related control process shown in FIG.

In step S31, the processor 81 causes each object (specifically, the player character and material items). Note that in one step S31, the processor 81 controls each object so that the motion proceeds for one frame time. By repeatedly executing the process of step S31 over a plurality of frames, each object performs a series of actions according to the above-described synthesis instruction and action instruction.

Further, in step S31 above, when the player character performs an action using a synthetic equipment item (for example, an attack action using a synthetic equipment item), the processor 81 determines the synthesizing effect set to the synthetic equipment item at the time of synthesis (i.e., Synthesis effect set to the source material item and/or equipment item) is executed to generate an effect. For example, when an action using a synthetic equipment item for which the "magic attack" synthesizing effect is set is executed, the processor 81 performs a process of generating a magic attack (for example, an attack that shoots magic bullets). Execute.

It should be noted that if the action to be performed by the player character has not been instructed by the player (for example, if the action started in step S26 or S28 has ended), the processor 81 instructs the player character to perform the action in step S31. may not be performed, or an action (for example, an action of looking around or shaking the body) may be performed to make the behavior of the player character look natural. After step S31, the processor 81 ends the player-related control process shown in FIG.

Returning to the description of FIG. 30, in step S4, the processor 81 controls actions of characters (for example, enemy characters) other than the player character. For example, if the other character is an enemy character, the action of the enemy character is controlled according to an algorithm defined in the game program. Note that in one step S4, the processor 81 controls each character so that the action progresses for one frame time. After step S4, the process of step S5 is executed.

In step S5, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player character newly possesses a composite equipment item. For example, when a synthetic equipment item is synthesized by the player's synthesis instruction (step S25), or when the player character picks up the synthetic equipment item by an action instruction by the player (step S28), the processor 81 prepares the synthetic equipment by the player character. It is determined that the item is newly possessed. When the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the process of step S6 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5 is negative, the processes of steps S6 to S10 are skipped and the process of step S11, which will be described later, is executed.

At step S6, the processor 81 changes the item possessed by the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 updates the possessed item data stored in the memory so as to include the composite equipment item determined to be newly possessed in step S5. Furthermore, when a combined equipment item is combined according to a combining instruction from the player, the processor 81 updates the possessed item data so as to delete the equipment item that is the source of the combination. After step S6, the process of step S7 is executed.

In step S7, the processor 81 determines a naming rule for generating names for composite equipment items newly possessed by the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 refers to the corresponding information data stored in the storage medium of the game system 1, and based on the pattern of the material items and the equipment items that are the basis of the composite equipment item, the name Decide on a naming rule to use for generation. A specific method for determining naming rules is described in [2-2. Generating Method of Name of Synthetic Equipment Item]. After step S7, the process of step S8 is executed.

At step S8, the processor 81 generates a name for the synthetic equipment item newly possessed by the player character according to the naming rule determined at step S7. Specifically, the processor 81 performs [2-2. Method of Generating Name of Synthetic Equipment Item], the name of the synthetic equipment item is generated according to the method described in the section, and data indicating the generated name is stored in the memory as synthetic name data. After step S8, the process of step S9 is executed.

At step S9, the processor 81 generates a three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item newly possessed by the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 reads model data relating to the three-dimensional model of the material item and the equipment item to be the composition source from the storage medium of the game system 1, and based on the read model data, creates the three-dimensional model of the composite equipment item. is generated (see [2-3. How to generate an icon image of a synthetic equipment item]). After step S9, the process of step S10 is executed.

In step S10, the processor 81 generates an icon image of the composite equipment item newly possessed by the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 performs [2-3. Method for Generating Icon Image of Combined Equipment Item], an icon image is generated using the three-dimensional model generated in step S9. Data of the generated icon image is stored in the memory as composite icon data. After step S10, the process of step S11 is executed.

In step S<b>11 , processor 81 generates a game image showing the game field and displays it on display 12 . For example, the processor 81 sets a virtual camera in the game field so that the player character is included in the field of view, and performs drawing processing based on the virtual camera to generate a game image showing the game field. After step S11, the process of step S12 is executed.

In step S12, processor 81 determines whether or not to end the game. For example, the processor 81 determines to end the game when the player performs a predetermined operation input for ending the game. If the determination result of step S12 is negative, the process of step S1 is executed again. After that, a series of processes of steps S1 to S12 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S12 that the game is finished. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the field processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of list processing executed by the game system 1. As shown in FIG. The list processing is game processing for displaying the aforementioned list image (FIG. 27) during the game. The list processing is started in response to the player giving a list display instruction in the field processing.

In the list processing, first in step S41, the processor 81 generates and displays a list image. Specifically, processor 81 reads possessed item data from the storage medium of game system 1, and reads icon data and composite icon data for the item indicated by the possessed item data from the storage medium. Then, using the read icon data and synthesized icon data, a list image including icon images of each item possessed by the player character is generated. After step S41, the process of step S42 is executed.

In step S42, the processor 81 acquires the operation data indicating the player's instruction. The processing of step S42 is performed in the same manner as the processing of step S1. After step S42, the process of step S43 is executed.

In step S43, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player has issued a movement instruction to move the cursor included in the list image, based on the operation data acquired in step S42. When the determination result of step S43 is affirmative, the process of step S44 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S43 is negative, the process of step S44 is skipped and the process of step S45 is executed.

In step S44, processor 81 changes the position of the cursor in the list image according to the movement instruction. That is, the processor 81 changes the information indicating the position of the cursor in the list image so as to switch the icon image specified by the cursor among the icon images included in the list image. In addition, the processor 81 changes the character image, name image, and description image included in the list image to images showing the contents of the equipment item or composite equipment item indicated by the icon image designated by the moved cursor. By the process of step S44, when the process of step S41 is executed next, the position of the cursor on the list image is moved and displayed, and the contents of the character image, the name image, and the description image are displayed. will be updated and displayed. After step S44, the process of step S45 is executed.

In step S45, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player has given an instruction to cancel the synthesis, based on the operation data acquired in step S42. When the determination result of step S45 is affirmative, the process of step S46 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S45 is negative, the processes of steps S46 to S48 are skipped and the process of step S49, which will be described later, is executed.

At step S46, the processor 81 changes the item possessed by the player character. Specifically, the processor 81 deletes the composite equipment item related to the unsynthesis instruction (that is, the composite equipment item designated by the cursor when the unsynthesis instruction is issued) from the items possessed by the player character. , the possessed item data stored in the memory is updated so that the equipment item that is the basis of the composite equipment item is added to the items possessed by the player character. After step S46, the process of step S47 is executed.

In step S47, the processor 81 changes the icon image designated by the cursor in the list image. That is, the processor 81 changes the icon image designated by the cursor from the icon image of the composite equipment item to the icon image of the equipment item that is the source of the composite equipment item. Also, the processor 81 changes the character image, the name image, and the description image included in the list image so as to indicate the content of the equipment item that is the basis of the composite equipment item. According to the process of step S47, when the process of step S41 is executed next, the content of the icon image specified by the cursor is changed and displayed, and the character image, the name image, and the explanation image are displayed. The content will be updated and displayed. After step S47, the process of step S48 is executed.

In step S48, the processor 81 deletes from the memory the combined item data related to the combined equipment item related to the combination cancellation instruction. After step S48, the process of step S49 is executed.

In step S49, the processor 81 determines whether or not to end the display of the list image. For example, the processor 81 determines to end the display when the player performs a predetermined operation input for ending the display of the list image. If the determination result of step S49 is negative, the process of step S41 is executed again. After that, the series of processes of steps S41 to S49 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S49 that the display is finished. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S49 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the list processing shown in FIG. When the list processing ends, processor 81 resumes execution of the above-described field processing (FIG. 30).

[4. Effects and modifications of the present embodiment]
The game program in the above embodiment has a configuration (referred to as a first configuration) that causes the computer (eg, processor 81) of the information processing device (eg, game device 2) to execute the following processing.
- Processing for controlling the player character based on the operation input (steps S26, S28, S30, S31)
- Of the plurality of equipment items possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used, the designated first equipment item (as an example, the above-mentioned target equipment item) and the plurality of equipment items in the virtual space An object in which the first equipment item and the first item are synthesized instead of the first item specified (for example, the above-mentioned target material item) among the items in A process of generating a first composite equipment item possessed by the player character, which can be equipped and used, according to a first instruction (for example, a composite instruction) based on an operation input (step S25). )
Here, an item is pre-associated with at least the name of the item and the information of the synthesizing effect (that is, the property) of the item (FIG. 12). Further, the equipment item is associated in advance with at least the name, type, and performance (also referred to as property) information of the equipment item (FIG. 14).
The game program in the above embodiment is configured to cause the computer of the information processing device to further execute the following process in response to the first instruction.
・As the name of the first synthetic equipment item, the name composed of the first part, the second part following the first part, and the third part following the second part (step S8)
(a) The first part is determined to be either a name representing the first item (for example, the name of the material item or a shortened name) or a name representing the synthesizing effect of the first item. do.
(b) the second part, a predetermined particle (for example, "no"), a predetermined suffix added to the first part (for example, "-attached"), or none Decide on one.
(c) associate the third part with a name representing the type of the first equipment item (for example, the above type name), or with the composite effect associated with the first item, and the first equipment item; (Step S8).
- Processing for causing the player character to possess the first synthetic equipment item (step S6)

The above-mentioned "name according to the combination of the combined effect associated with the first item and the type associated with the first equipment item" is, for example, the post-combined name described above, and the combined effect and It is a name set (more specifically, set in advance) for each set with the type (see FIG. 13).

According to the first configuration, since an item and an equipment item can be combined to generate a new composite equipment item, many kinds of items can appear in the game. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to automatically assign a name to the synthesized equipment item based on the combination of the synthesized item and the equipment item. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of data prepared in advance as data indicating item names.

Further, the game program in the above embodiment is said to have a configuration (referred to as a second configuration) that causes the computer (eg, processor 81) of the information processing device (eg, game device 2) to execute the following processing. can also
- Processing for controlling the player character based on the operation input (steps S26, S28, S30, S31)
- In response to a first instruction (for example, a synthesis instruction) based on an operation input, a first designated item among a plurality of equipment items possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used. (for example, the above-mentioned target equipment item) and the first item specified among the plurality of items in the virtual space (for example, the above-mentioned target material item). A process of generating a first synthetic equipment item, which is an object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item and the first item, and which the player character can possess, equip and use (step S25). )
- A process of causing the player character to possess the first synthetic equipment item according to the first instruction (step S6)
A process of generating a three-dimensional model of the first synthetic equipment item based on the three-dimensional model of the first equipment item and the three-dimensional model of the first item in response to the first instruction (step S9 )
A process of generating and storing an icon image of the first synthetic equipment item by photographing a three-dimensional model of the first synthetic equipment item based on the virtual camera according to the first instruction (step S10)
・In response to the first instruction, in response to a second instruction based on the operation input (for example, a list display instruction), a list image of the equipment items and composite equipment items possessed by the player character is displayed, Processing for displaying in a mode including an icon image (step S41)

According to the second configuration, an item and an equipment item can be combined to generate a new composite equipment item, so many types of items can appear in the game. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to generate an icon image of a synthetic equipment item for display as a list image, so there is no need to prepare data for the icon image in advance. amount can be suppressed.

Further, according to the second configuration, the icon image is generated using the three-dimensional model of the synthetic equipment item that is generated based on the three-dimensional model of each item that is the synthesis source. Here, for example, consider a case where an icon image of a synthetic equipment item is generated using a two-dimensional image (for example, an icon image) of each item that is a synthesis source. In this case, since it is not possible to synthesize each item with various orientations on the 2D image, even if the 2D image of each item is used, it can be generated by attaching each item in a predetermined orientation. It is not possible to accurately represent the appearance of synthetic equipment items. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, the 3D model of the composite equipment item is generated using the 3D model of each item, so it is possible to generate an icon image that correctly represents the appearance of the composite equipment item.

Note that in other embodiments, the icon image of the combined equipment item may be generated using a two-dimensional image (eg, icon image) of each item that is the source of the combination.

Further, according to the configuration in which the first configuration and the second configuration are combined, it is possible to automatically generate the name and icon image of the synthetic equipment item. Therefore, the information processing system does not need to prepare data in advance for both the name and the icon image of the synthetic equipment item, so the amount of data that the information processing system prepares in advance can be further reduced.

In the above embodiment, when a process is executed using data (meaning including a program) in a certain information processing apparatus, part of the data necessary for the process is It may be transmitted from a different information processing device. At this time, the certain information processing device may perform the above process using data received from the other information processing device and data stored in itself.

Note that in other embodiments, the information processing system may not include part of the configuration in the above embodiments, or may not perform part of the processes performed in the above embodiments. For example, in order to achieve a part of the specific effects of the above-described embodiments, the information processing system may be provided with a configuration for achieving the above effects, and may execute processing for achieving the above effects. It does not have to be provided, and no other processing need be performed.

The above embodiment can make many types of items appear in the game, and can be used, for example, as a game system or a game program for the purpose of automatically assigning item names.

1 Game System 2 Main Device 81 Processor 201 Player Character 202 Sword Object 206 Fang Object 213 Synthetic Equipment Item 231-238 Icon Image

Claims (22)

In the computer of the information processing equipment,
Control the player character based on the operation input,
Among a plurality of equipment item objects possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used, a designated first equipment item object and a plurality of item objects in the virtual space, a designated equipment item object Instead of the first item object, an object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item object and the first item object, which the player character can possess, equip and use. generating a first combined equipment item object that can be combined according to a first instruction based on the operation input;
The item object is pre-associated with at least the name of the item object and information on the effect of the item object when combined,
The equipment item object is pre-associated with at least the name, type, and performance information of the equipment item object,
In response to the first instruction, to the computer,
As the name of the first composite equipment item object, a name composed of a first part, a second part following the first part, and a third part following the second part, Based on the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object,
determining the first part as either a name representing the first item object or a name representing the synthesizing effect of the first item object;
determining the second part as either a predetermined particle, a predetermined suffix added to the first part, or none;
The third portion may be a name representing the type of the first equipment item object, or the composite time effect associated with the first item object and the type associated with the first equipment item object. By deciding on one of the names according to the combination of
A game program for causing the player character to possess the first synthetic equipment item object. to the computer;
The first item object and the first equipment item object out of a plurality of patterns set in advance regarding a combination of any of the information associated with the item object and any of the information associated with the equipment item object. 2. The first part, the second part, and the third part are each determined based on a preset naming rule corresponding to a matching pattern for a combination of game program. Priorities are set for the plurality of patterns,
to the computer;
Based on the naming rule corresponding to a pattern among the plurality of patterns that matches the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object and is identified based on the priority order, causing each of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion to be determined;
3. A game program according to claim 2. Each of the plurality of patterns is set as a pattern of a combination of information associated with the item object and information associated with the equipment item object.
4. A game program according to claim 3. The computer further comprises:
When the player character uses the first combined equipment item object based on an operation input, executing a process of generating an effect according to the combined effect associated with the first item object;
5. A game program according to claim 4. the first pattern and the second pattern among the plurality of patterns have common information about the effect when combined and different information associated with the equipped item object;
The naming rules corresponding to each of the first pattern and the second pattern have a common rule for determining the first part and a mutual rule for determining the third part. different,
6. A game program according to claim 5. At least one of the plurality of equipment item objects can be combined with the first equipment item object as the first item object.
6. A game program according to claim 5. The computer further comprises:
displaying a list image of the equipment item objects and the composite equipment item objects possessed by the player character, at least for the designated equipment item object or the composite equipment item object, in response to a second instruction based on the operation input; to display in a manner in which the name is displayed,
A game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. to the computer;
For at least the designated synthetic equipment item object, in addition to the name of the synthetic equipment item object, the name of the item object from which the synthetic equipment item object was synthesized and the name of the equipment item object are further included. causing the list image to be displayed in a manner;
9. A game program according to claim 8. comprising at least one information processing device comprising a processor;
At least one processor of the at least one information processing device,
Control the player character based on the operation input,
Among a plurality of equipment item objects possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used, a designated first equipment item object and a plurality of item objects in the virtual space, a designated equipment item object Instead of the first item object, an object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item object and the first item object, which the player character can possess, equip and use. generating a first synthetic equipment item object that can be used according to a first instruction based on the operation input;
The item object is pre-associated with at least the name of the item object and information on the effect of the item object when combined,
The equipment item object is pre-associated with at least the name, type, and performance information of the equipment item object,
In response to the first instruction, the at least one processor:
As the name of the first composite equipment item object, a name composed of a first part, a second part following the first part, and a third part following the second part, Based on the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object,
determining the first part as either a name representing the first item object or a name representing the synthesizing effect of the first item object;
determining the second part as either a predetermined particle, a predetermined suffix added to the first part, or none;
The third portion may be a name representing the type of the first equipment item object, or the composite time effect associated with the first item object and the type associated with the first equipment item object. By deciding on one of the names according to the combination of
An information processing system that causes the player character to possess the first composite equipment item object. at least one of the processors
The first item object and the first equipment item object out of a plurality of patterns set in advance regarding a combination of any of the information associated with the item object and any of the information associated with the equipment item object. 11. The first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are each determined based on a preset naming rule corresponding to a matching pattern for a combination of information processing system. Priorities are set for the plurality of patterns,
at least one of the processors
Based on the naming rule corresponding to a pattern among the plurality of patterns that matches the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object and is identified based on the priority order, determining a first portion, said second portion, and said third portion, respectively;
The information processing system according to claim 11. Each of the plurality of patterns is set as a pattern of a combination of information associated with the item object and information associated with the equipment item object.
The information processing system according to claim 12. at least one of the processors
executing a process of generating an effect according to the combined effect associated with the first item object when the player character uses the first combined equipment item object based on an operation input;
The information processing system according to claim 13. the first pattern and the second pattern among the plurality of patterns have common information about the effect when combined and different information associated with the equipped item object;
The naming rules corresponding to each of the first pattern and the second pattern have a common rule for determining the first part and a mutual rule for determining the third part. different,
The information processing system according to claim 14. At least one of the plurality of equipment item objects can be combined with the first equipment item object as the first item object.
The information processing system according to claim 14. at least one of the processors
displaying a list image of the equipment item objects and the composite equipment item objects possessed by the player character, at least for the designated equipment item object or the composite equipment item object, in response to a second instruction based on the operation input; displayed in a manner in which the name is displayed;
The information processing system according to any one of claims 10 to 16. at least one of the processors
For at least the designated synthetic equipment item object, in addition to the name of the synthetic equipment item object, the name of the item object from which the synthetic equipment item object was synthesized and the name of the equipment item object are further included. displaying the list image in a manner;
The information processing system according to claim 17. with a processor
The processor
Control the player character based on the operation input,
Among a plurality of equipment item objects possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used, a designated first equipment item object and a plurality of item objects in the virtual space, a designated equipment item object Instead of the first item object, an object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item object and the first item object, which the player character can possess, equip and use. generating a first synthetic equipment item object that can be used according to a first instruction based on the operation input;
The item object is pre-associated with at least the name of the item object and information on the effect of the item object when combined,
The equipment item object is pre-associated with at least the name, type, and performance information of the equipment item object,
In response to the first instruction, the processor
As the name of the first composite equipment item object, a name composed of a first part, a second part following the first part, and a third part following the second part, Based on the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object,
determining the first part as either a name representing the first item object or a name representing the synthesizing effect of the first item object;
determining the second part as either a predetermined particle, a predetermined suffix added to the first part, or none;
The third portion may be a name representing the type of the first equipment item object, or the composite time effect associated with the first item object and the type associated with the first equipment item object. By deciding on one of the names according to the combination of
An information processing device that causes the player character to possess the first synthetic equipment item object. The processor
The first item object and the first equipment item object out of a plurality of patterns set in advance regarding a combination of any of the information associated with the item object and any of the information associated with the equipment item object. 20. The first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are each determined based on a preset naming rule corresponding to a matching pattern for a combination of information processing equipment. A game processing method executed by an information processing system, comprising:
The information processing system is
Control the player character based on the operation input,
Among a plurality of equipment item objects possessed by the player character and which can be equipped and used, a designated first equipment item object and a plurality of item objects in the virtual space, a designated equipment item object Instead of the first item object, an object obtained by synthesizing the first equipment item object and the first item object, which the player character can possess, equip and use. generating a first synthetic equipment item object that can be used according to a first instruction based on the operation input;
The item object is pre-associated with at least the name of the item object and information on the effect of the item object when combined,
The equipment item object is pre-associated with at least the name, type, and performance information of the equipment item object,
In response to the first instruction, the information processing system
As the name of the first composite equipment item object, a name composed of a first part, a second part following the first part, and a third part following the second part, Based on the combination of the first item object and the first equipment item object,
determining the first part as either a name representing the first item object or a name representing the synthesizing effect of the first item object;
determining the second part as either a predetermined particle, a predetermined suffix added to the first part, or none;
The third portion may be a name representing the type of the first equipment item object, or the composite time effect associated with the first item object and the type associated with the first equipment item object. By deciding on one of the names according to the combination of
A game processing method comprising causing the player character to possess the first composite equipment item object. The information processing system is
The first item object and the first equipment item object out of a plurality of patterns set in advance regarding a combination of any of the information associated with the item object and any of the information associated with the equipment item object. 22. The first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are each determined based on a preset naming rule corresponding to a matching pattern for a combination of game processing method.

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