JP3705793B2 - Program and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to game information or the like for causing a computer-like device to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In many video games, a player character (sometimes a player team operated by the player) is set before the game is started, and the player generally enjoys the game by operating the player character.
[0003]
For example, in a role-playing game (RPG game), a player character that becomes a hero is generated and made to appear in the game world before the game starts. The player character goes to various places in the game, fights various enemies, grows with various experiences, and acts to achieve the final game objective. The player character is a substitute for the player, and the player can enjoy a simulated experience as a resident of the game world through the player character.
[0004]
Furthermore, there has also been proposed a method in which a player character is created as a general-purpose character and the same character can appear in different games (see, for example, Patent Document 1, corresponding to all claims). In this case, by continuing to use the same character in several games, the player becomes more attached to the player character and feels more like his / her own character.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-190843
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Even in a sports game, a player character is set before the game, and is controlled in accordance with the player's operation within the game to play sports instead of the player. However, there are many cases where player characters in sports games only perform matches. Therefore, it is difficult for the player character to feel as a player's own character like the above-described RPG game, and it is difficult for the player to become a player character.
[0007]
In some sports games, a player can play a virtual competition season with one player as a player character and grow based on the competition results, but the playable competition season is limited to a single year For this reason, the player cannot be used continuously so as to be attached to the player character.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable a player to become a character and enjoy a player's life in a sports game.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
As means for solving the above problems, First The present invention provides game information for causing a device similar to a computer (for example, the home game device 1200 of FIG. 1) to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character. , Parameter setting means for setting a given parameter for the player character and varying the parameter value according to the play result, and for taking over the parameter value at the end of one competition season to the next competition season (for example, The game calculation unit 22, the parameter setting unit 222, the player character information 734 in FIG. 5, steps S2 to S12 in FIG. 15, and retirement selection means for selecting whether to retire the player character (for example, the game calculation in FIG. 5). Unit 22, steps S46 to S48 in FIG. 15), retirement is selected by the retirement selection means. Exit means the end the sports game when (e.g., YES in step S48 of the game calculation section 22, 15 in FIG. 5), characterized in that to function the device as.
[0010]
Also, 15th The present invention is a game device for executing a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character, and a given parameter is set for the player character according to a play result. Parameter setting means for changing the parameter value and passing the parameter value at the end of one competition season to the next competition season (for example, the game calculation unit 22, the parameter setting unit 222, the player character information 734 in FIG. Steps S2 to S12 in FIG. 15), retirement selection means for selecting whether or not to retire the player character (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 5, steps S46 to S48 in FIG. 15),
And ending means for ending the sports game when the retirement selecting means is selected by the retirement selecting means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 5, step S48 in FIG. 15; YES).
[0011]
Here, the “same player character” corresponds to a player character operated by the player. Hereinafter, it is referred to as “player character” as appropriate.
[0012]
First Or 15th According to the invention, the player character operated / used by the player, that is, the parameter set for the player character, can use the value at the end of one competition season continuously in the next competition season. That is, the game season can be played many times with the same character until a predetermined retirement operation is performed. Therefore, the player can continue to use the same player character until the player wants to retire, and can enjoy the player life of the player character.
Here, “game information” refers to information according to a program that is used for processing by an electronic computer (computer) such as a game device.
[0013]
Second According to the present invention, there is provided game information for causing a device similar to a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character, and setting a player life for the player character. Setting means (for example, character generation unit 221 in FIG. 5, player life 734c in FIG. 6, step S4 in FIG. 15), a given parameter is set for the player character whose player life is set by the player life setting means. Parameter setting means for varying the parameter value in accordance with the play result and passing the parameter value at the end of one competition season to the next competition season. For example, the game calculation unit 22, the parameter setting unit 222 in FIG. Player character information 734, steps S2 to S12 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the player life remains based on the number of times of the technique season, and when it is determined that the player life does not remain, an end means (for example, the game calculation unit 22, FIG. S56), the apparatus is made to function.
[0014]
Second According to this invention, the parameter set for the player character can use the value at the end of one competition season continuously in the next competition season. The period during which the parameter can be continuously used is set to be during the life of the player, and when the player life does not remain, the game ends. That is, it is possible to improve the reality of the game by setting a player life that can be active as an active player in the same way as a real sports player, so that the player can feel the presence of the player character. .
[0015]
More preferably, As a third invention , Of the second invention It is game information, and the device is made to function as a retirement selection means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 5, steps S46 to S48 in FIG. 15) for selecting whether or not to retire the player character, and the ending means However, when the retirement is selected by the retirement selection means, the sports game may be ended.
[0016]
Third According to the invention of Second In addition to the same effects as the present invention, the player can freely determine the retirement of the player character. Therefore, the player can continue the sport as the active player as long as the player character continues as if the player character is a real sports player, and can retire when he feels the limit himself.
[0017]
4th The invention of First Any of ~ 3 One invention Whether the player character can belong to the team based on the team setting means (for example, team setting information 731 and general player character information 732 in FIG. 5) and the value of the parameter. Affiliation determination means for determining whether or not (for example, parameter setting unit 222, qualification determination unit 222e in FIG. 5, step S42 in FIG. 15), affiliation management means for managing team affiliation of the player character (for example, in FIG. 5) The apparatus is further functioned as a parameter setting unit 222, a qualification determination unit 222e, and step S44 in FIG.
[0018]
4th According to the invention of First Any of ~ 3 one In addition to the same effects as the present invention, the player character can belong to the sports team in the game to play the game. Then, it can be determined whether or not the team can belong to the team based on the value of the parameter of the player character, and the affiliation can be changed. That is, the player character does not always play the game as a member of the team, but in some cases, the player character can no longer belong to the team, and there is a possibility that the player character will be in a “fired” or “dismissed” state.
[0019]
In this way, the game can be made more realistic by not only playing sports games during the competition season but also by giving players characters a social affiliation in the game world and positioning them relative to society. The player can be deep and the player can become a player character and enjoy the player's life.
[0020]
5th The invention of 4th invention And when the player character is unaffiliated by the affiliation management means, the joining test execution means for executing a given joining test mini-game for the user to play with the player character (For example, the game calculation unit 22, the mission setting unit 224 in FIG. 5 and steps S102 to S110 in FIG. 16), the device is made to function, and the affiliation management means passes the execution result by the joining test execution means given pass. When the condition is satisfied, the player character is assigned to the team.
[0021]
5th According to the invention of 4th In addition to the effects similar to the invention of the above, the joining test mini-game can be executed as a chance to belong to the team again in a state where the player character does not belong to any team. And if you pass this mini-game, you can belong to a team. In other words, the entrance examination mini-game corresponds to the meaning of re-employment or re-start of life, and can make the game more realistic and deep.
[0022]
6th The invention of First Any of ~ 5 One invention Game information, and a continuation number managing means for managing the continuation number (for example, age 734d in FIG. 6) of the competition season using the player character (for example, the game calculation unit 22, the parameter setting unit 222 in FIG. Aging processing unit 222d, steps S2 and S6 in FIG. 15, and a mission-type mini-game for the user to play with the player character, with different difficulty (achieved) depending on the number of continuations, is activated during the competition season The apparatus further functions as mission activation means (for example, the mission setting unit 224 in FIG. 5 and the difficulty level setting information 735-3 in FIG. 8), and the parameter setting means has a play result of the mission type mini game. The value of the parameter is varied based on the above.
[0023]
6th According to the invention of First Any of ~ 5 One invention The mission type mini game having different achievement difficulty levels can be activated as the game is continuously played, and the player character parameters can be changed based on the play result of the mini game.
For example, it is possible to make it difficult each time the game is advanced by setting a mission that has a higher difficulty level as the number of continuations increases. If the number of continuations corresponds to the age of the player character, it will play an important role with age, and as a result, it will create a state in which work (in this case, leaving good results in sports) becomes more severe with aging. Can do.
[0024]
Furthermore, 7th Invention As , 6th invention Game selection information for selecting whether or not to play the mission type mini game activated by the mission activation means (for example, the game calculation unit 22 in FIG. 5 and the mission selection process in FIG. 17). ), Increasing the given value when the play selection means is selected to play, and decreasing the given value when the play selection means is selected not to play, thereby reducing the fatigue level of the player character. The apparatus further functions as fatigue level setting means for setting (for example, the parameter setting unit 222, the fatigue level setting unit 222b in FIG. 5, and the fatigue level setting table 737a in FIG. 12), and the parameter setting unit includes the player Depending on the fatigue level of the character, the value of the parameter based on the play result of the mission type mini-game It is also possible to change the variables.
[0025]
7th According to the invention of 6th In addition to having the same effect as the invention of the above, when the fatigue level is set for the player character, when the mission type mini game is executed, the player character is fatigued, and when the mission type mini game is passed, You can recover from fatigue. Then, according to the degree of fatigue of the player character, the variable amount of the parameter caused by playing the mission type mini game can be changed and corrected.
For example, if you execute a mission-type mini game when the fatigue level is high, and if you make corrections to reduce the variable amount, you can create a state where there is little to gain even when you are tired and difficult to grow. Will be able to.
Therefore, it is possible not only to play a game but also to play a game with a plan that takes into account the degree of fatigue as in reality, and to make the game more realistic and complex.
[0026]
Even more preferably, 8th Invention As , 7th invention The failure generation means (for example, the parameter setting unit 222, the failure setting unit 222f in FIG. 5, FIG. 5) controls the occurrence of a failure with respect to the player character so that the higher the fatigue level, the higher the probability of occurrence. 18 steps S322 to S326), when a failure is generated by the failure generating means, the normal state is changed to the failed state, and the failure state is changed to the normal state after a given period of time has elapsed since the failure state is reached. In addition, as state setting means (for example, parameter setting unit 222, failure setting unit 222f in FIG. 5, steps S320, S328, and S330 in FIG. 18) for setting the state of the player character between the normal state and the failure state The device further functions, and the play selection means is the player character set by the state setting means. If other states was a failure state, automatically, it is also possible to select the effect of not playing a mission-type mini-game, which is triggered by the mission trigger means.
[0027]
8th According to the invention of 7th In addition to the same effects as the present invention, a failure can be generated with a high probability when the player character has a high degree of fatigue, and the failure can be recovered. If the fatigue level is not taken into consideration, the player character will be broken (specifically, injured) as in reality, and the mission type mini-game cannot be played. You As a result, the player character can be injured and unable to play sports in the same manner as in reality.
[0028]
9th The invention of First Any of ~ 8 One invention Biorhythm setting means for setting the biorhythm representing the player character's tone (for example, parameter setting unit 222, biorhythm setting unit 222c in FIG. 5, biorhythm information 734j in FIG. 6, step S304 in FIG. 18) The apparatus further functions as, characterized in that the parameter setting means changes a variable amount of a parameter value based on a play result of the mission type mini-game based on the biorhythm set by the biorhythm setting means. To do.
[0029]
Also, 10th The invention of First 7 or 8 of When the apparatus further functions as a biorhythm setting means for setting biorhythm representing the tone of the player character, the fatigue level setting means increases the fatigue level of the player character, the biorhythm When the biorhythm tone set by the setting means is higher, the variable amount is decreased and increased, and when the biorhythm tone is higher, the variable amount is increased and decreased as the biorhythm tone is higher.
[0030]
9th According to the invention of First Any one of 1-8 One In addition to the same effects as the invention, it is possible to set the player character with good or bad physical condition based on the biorhythm, and to change the variable amount of the parameter value based on the play result of the mission type mini game according to the physical condition.
[0031]
Also, 10th According to the invention of First 7 or 8 of Similar to the invention effect In the same manner, the player character can be set in good or bad physical condition, and the variable amount of the parameter value based on the play result can be changed depending on the good or bad physical condition.
Therefore, the player is required not only to repeat the mission type mini game during the competition season but also to play in consideration of the physical condition of the player character.
[0032]
11th The invention of First Any one of 1-10 Invention Game management information for managing the virtual age of the player character according to the number of continuations of the competition season using the player character (for example, the parameter setting unit 222 of FIG. Unit 222d, steps S2 and S6) of FIG. 15 further function the apparatus, and the parameter setting means manages the variable amount when changing the parameter value according to the play result by the age management means. It changes based on age.
[0033]
11th According to the invention of First Any one of 1-10 One In addition to the same effects as the invention, when the game season is continuously played, the player character can be aged, and the variable amount of the parameter can be changed according to the play result according to the age.
For example, if the variable value of the parameter value is reduced as the age increases for the same play result, an “old” feeling that the parameter value does not easily change with age is realized in the game. Can give a more realistic presence.
[0034]
12th The invention of First Any of 1-11 One invention It is an information storage medium that can be read by the device storing the game information.
[0035]
Information storage media include various IC memories, CD-ROMs, DVDs, MOs, memory cards, memory cassettes, and hard disks. By causing the apparatus to read out group control information from such an information storage medium and to perform arithmetic processing, First Any of 1-11 One The same effect as the invention can be realized.
[0036]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Fig. 1 to Fig. 24 As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in a baseball game, a player uses a single player character as a player character, and a mission clear type mini-game (spanning multiple competition seasons (pennant race season)) Hereinafter, a case where a player character is grown while enjoying simply “mission” or “mission game” will be described as an example.
[0037]
Note that the application of the present invention is not limited to a baseball game. If a player plays a single player character over a plurality of seasons, the present invention can be applied to other sports games such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and golf. The same can be applied.
[0038]
[Description of configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example when the present invention is applied to a consumer game device. As shown in the figure, a consumer game device 1200 includes a game controller 1202 and a main device 1210, and is connected to a display 1220 including a speaker 1222.
[0039]
The game information necessary for executing the game, such as game programs and information such as initial setting data, is stored in, for example, a CD-ROM 1212, an IC memory 1214, a memory card 1216, etc., which are information storage media detachable from the main unit 1210 Stored. Alternatively, the game information is acquired from an external device by connecting to the communication line 1230 via the communication device 1218 included in the main body device 1210. The communication line 1230 means a communication path through which data can be exchanged. That is, the communication line 1230 is meant to include a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, The communication method is meaning regardless of wired / wireless.
[0040]
The main unit 1210 includes, for example, an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU, an IC memory, and an information storage medium reading unit such as a CD-ROM 1212. Various game processes are executed based on the game information read from the CD-ROM 1212 and the operation signal from the game controller 1202, a game screen is displayed on the display 1220, and a game sound is output from the speaker 1222.
[0041]
The player enjoys the baseball game by operating the direction key 1204 and the button switch 1206 provided on the game controller 1202 while watching the game screen displayed on the display 1220.
[0042]
[Description of game outline]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5A, the player uses the character creation function to create one player character, which is a player character operated by the player. The character creation function is a function for creating a fictitious character by selecting a desired one from among the specifications of a character prepared in advance or by selecting at random.
[0043]
A virtual time axis of 365 days a year is provided in the game world, and when the game is advanced, a calendar of the game world advances as appropriate. In a year of the game world, a baseball competition season, that is, a pennant race period, is set, and a predetermined number of game schedules are set annually. In the game world, a plurality of teams (ball teams) and a large number of player characters belonging to the teams are set in advance, and the created player characters participate in the game as a member of one of the teams. You can play a baseball game.
[0044]
The mission clear-type baseball game here (hereinafter referred to as “mission game” as appropriate), for example, executes a baseball game limited to one batting and one inning, and the result of the batting and inning is a predetermined clear condition. If it satisfies, it is determined that the mission was successful.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, when the one-year competition season is over, the player character parameters can be taken over and the next competition season can be continuously played. Age is set for the player character, and the player character is aged by straddling the season.
[0046]
When the age of the result of aging exceeds the player life span set at the time of generation, or until the player inputs a predetermined retirement operation, the continuous play can be continued. “Retirement” here is one of the processes that a player can execute at an arbitrary time, and the player character can be made unable to continue the subsequent play. That is, the retirement operation is an operation in which the player in the present embodiment voluntarily selects the end of the game.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 5A, while the play is continuously repeated, the player character belongs to any team and participates in the game as a member of the team as described above. And enjoy the baseball game in mission form to play as part of the team. The player character who is performing the mission is controlled by the player's operation in the same manner as the baseball game played through a conventional game. That is, in the mission, it is possible not to play through one game but to play only during the period corresponding to the mission to be performed (for example, one at-bat or one inning during the game).
[0048]
The player character that has just been created is set as a stand-by player of the team and must perform a single mission given during the game (for example, a mission required as a stand-by player, such as substitute hits, substitute runs, and reliefs). Earn confidence and points from your team by completing missions and earning results that meet the clear conditions in the game. The player character can become “regular” when the total degree of confidence obtained exceeds the regular qualification threshold “21”. If you become regular, the number of missions will increase, and as a result, you will be able to participate more in the game and get results. On the other hand, if you fail to complete the mission, you lose your confidence and cannot earn points. And when the reliability becomes “0”, it is released from the team. If released, take the entry test (mission) and succeed Do And can rejoin the team.
[0049]
Further, the player's ability parameters (for example, striking power, running power, defensive power, etc.) can be increased by points (acquired points) obtained by successful missions. That is, the player uses the earned points obtained in the mission to improve the ability of the player character, grows into a better player, and achieves better results.
[0050]
In the present embodiment, the game character is more complicated and realistic by setting virtual biorhythms and fatigue parameters to the player character.
[0051]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the concept of the degree of fatigue in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5A, the fatigue level is one of the parameters set for the player character and indicates pseudo physical fatigue.
[0052]
In the present embodiment, the mission is set in the calendar of each month as shown in FIG. In the figure, it is shown that there is a game on the day when the battle team (notation of B or C) is written, and the mission of the player character is set. The player selects to perform each of a plurality of missions (play a game) or not perform a game (pass without playing a game). When you select a mission, you can play a mission game. Fatigue level is increased when the mission is performed (game play), and if the mission is not performed and the game is passed without playing, the fatigue level is decreased and the fatigue is recovered.
[0053]
And in this Embodiment, as shown to the conceptual diagram of the figure (c), the acquisition point acquired when a mission is made successful is correct | amended according to a fatigue degree.
Specifically, the range of the fatigue level is set, and if it is in a healthy state, the character acquires more things and is easy to grow, that is, the lower the fatigue level (the lower the fatigue level), It is corrected so that the acquisition points increase. On the contrary, the character is corrected so that it is difficult to grow in the tired state, that is, the acquired points are reduced as the fatigue level is higher.
[0054]
As a result, when the mission is continuously performed, the state where the fatigue level is increased continues, and there may be a case where even if the mission is successful, only a small number of acquired points can be obtained. Therefore, the player must systematically select a mission to be performed while considering a virtual physical condition so that the player character does not accumulate fatigue. As a result, the player can enjoy the game as if he / she competed for a long season while maintaining his / her physical condition.
[0055]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the conceptual diagram of FIG. 4D, the higher the degree of fatigue, the higher the failure rate of the player character. If the player character breaks down, it will not be possible to play as in reality, and the mission will be unconditionally unsuccessfully passed until it is recovered. That is, earned points cannot be obtained and the player character cannot grow. The failure recovery may be executed on the condition that, for example, the degree of fatigue has decreased to a predetermined recovery threshold or that a predetermined number of days have passed.
[0056]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the concept of biorhythm in the present embodiment. Biorhythm is the three rhythms of the body, emotions, and intelligence that repeats the higher and lower periods at regular intervals from the date of creation. In this embodiment, for convenience, one rhythm is calculated based on the virtual birthday of the player character, and as shown in FIG. Period "or" Low period "is set.
[0057]
And in this Embodiment, as shown to the same figure (b), the increase / decrease in the fatigue degree at the time of completing a mission is correct | amended according to the favorable / low tone of a biorhythm. For example, the increase in the fatigue level when the biorhythm is in a higher period is made smaller than the increase in the fatigue level when the biorhythm is in a low period so that the former is more tired. In addition, when the mission is passed, the fatigue level is reduced more in the high period than in the low period of biorhythm, so that the fatigue is recovered earlier.
[0058]
By correcting the increase / decrease of the fatigue level according to the high / low period of the biorhythm in this way, for example, the higher the harmonic period of the body, the less the increase in the fatigue level even if the mission is performed. The correction of the acquired points based on the number increases, and it becomes easy for the player character to acquire many acquired points and grow. On the other hand, if the mission is performed in the low season, the increase in the fatigue level increases, and as a result, the correction of the acquired points based on the fatigue level decreases, and it becomes difficult to acquire points.
Therefore, it is not only necessary to perform the mission, but high planning is required, and the game becomes deeper.
[0059]
In this way, you can not only grow a player character by performing a single season mission, but also continue to play for many years of season, aiming to become a regular by earning confidence, how excellent players You can play the game to challenge how good the results can be. In other words, a baseball game can be enjoyed throughout the life of a player as a player.
[0060]
In addition, in this embodiment, not only can the same character be used continuously for a plurality of years, but the game can be played by setting the fatigue level and biorhythm to the player character and correcting the acquired points according to these parameters. It is more complex and profound.
[0061]
[Description of functional block]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, a consumer game device 1200 includes an operation input unit 10 that inputs an operation from a player, a processing unit 20 that performs a calculation process related to control of the device and the game, and an image that displays and outputs a game screen. A display unit 30, a sound output unit 40 that outputs a game sound, a communication unit 50, and a storage unit 70 that stores various programs and data.
[0062]
The operation input unit 10 is realized by, for example, a button switch, a lever, a dial, a mouse, a keyboard, and various sensors, inputs an operation by a player, and outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 20. In this embodiment, the game controller 1202 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.
[0063]
The processing unit 20 performs various arithmetic processes such as control of the entire home game device 1200 and game calculations. The function is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU (CISC type, RISC type), ASIC (gate array, etc.) and a related control program. In FIG. 1, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU provided in the main body device 1210 corresponds to this.
[0064]
The processing unit 20 also includes a game calculation unit 22 that mainly performs calculation processing related to the game, and image generation that generates an image signal for displaying a game screen from various data obtained by the processing of the game calculation unit 22. And a sound generator 26 that generates a sound signal for outputting game sounds such as sound effects and BGM.
[0065]
The game calculation unit 22 executes various game processes based on operation input signals from the operation input unit 10 and programs and data read from the storage unit 70. As game processing, for example, object placement in a virtual space, character object motion control based on an operation input input from the operation input unit 10, throwing or hitting trajectory calculation, object intersection determination (hit check) ), Batting result calculation, game result (score) calculation, viewpoint arrangement, gaze direction determination, and the like.
[0066]
In the present embodiment, the game calculation unit 22 includes: (1) a schedule setting unit 220 that manages the game schedule of the game world, (2) a character generation unit 221 that generates a player character to be a player character, and (3) A parameter setting unit 222 for managing player character parameter values and a mission setting unit 224 for setting missions and clear conditions for the missions.
[0067]
The schedule setting unit 220 sets a virtual year in the game world, and sets a predetermined number of games with a predetermined period of one year as a competition season. More specifically, a battle combination of teams prepared in advance in the game world is determined, and a fictitious pennant race schedule is set.
[0068]
The character generation unit 221 generates a player character to be a player character. Specifically, for example, input of a player name, selection of a defensive position, setting of initial values of various parameters such as setting of ability parameter values and age, and the like are executed.
[0069]
The parameter setting unit 222 changes various parameters of the player character according to the play result. In this embodiment, in particular, (1) a reliability setting unit 222a for changing the reliability from the team to which the player character belongs from “0” to “30”, and (2) the player character's fatigue parameter Fatigue level setting unit 222b that varies between “0” and “100”, (3) a biorhythm setting unit 222c that sets a virtual biorhythm and sets “high period” and “low period”, and (4) ▼ Aging processing unit 222d that changes the parameter value according to the aging of the player character, and (5) regular promotion when the reliability is "21" or higher, regular demotion when the reliability is less than "21", and When the reliability is “0”, a qualification determining unit 222e for branching out of the team and (6) a failure setting unit 222f for generating / canceling a player character failure are provided.
[0070]
Specifically, the failure setting unit 222f, for example, generates a random number, causes a failure with higher probability as the value of the player character's fatigue level parameter is higher, and sets the player character to a failure state. When the value of the fatigue level parameter decreases to a predetermined recovery threshold (for example, “30”) in the failure state, it is determined that the failure has been recovered, and the player character's failure state setting is canceled.
[0071]
The mission setting unit 224 sets the mission content given to the player character and the mission clearing condition according to the game progress and the parameter value of the player character.
[0072]
The image generation unit 24 is realized, for example, by an arithmetic device such as a CPU or DSP, a control program thereof, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, and the like. The image generation unit 24 executes a geometric conversion process and a shading process based on the calculation result by the game calculation unit 22 and generates a 3DCG image for displaying the game screen. Also, the image is combined with the 3DCG image. Then, the image signal of the generated image is output to the image display unit 30.
[0073]
The sound generator 26 is realized by an arithmetic device such as a CPU or DSP and its control program, for example, generates sound such as sound effects and BGM used during the game, and outputs a sound signal to the sound output unit 40.
[0074]
Based on the image signal from the image generation unit 24, the image display unit 30 displays the game screen while redrawing the screen of one frame every 1/60 seconds, for example. The image display unit 30 can be realized by hardware such as CRT, LCD, ELD, PDP, and HMD. In the example of FIG. 1, the display 1220 corresponds to this.
[0075]
The sound output unit 40 is a device for outputting sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal from the sound generation unit 26, and the speaker 1222 corresponds to this in the example of FIG.
[0076]
The communication unit 50 is connected to a communication line and performs data communication with an external device. For example, it is realized by a module such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or IrDA, a modem, a TA, a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like. The communication device 1218 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this. Note that information such as a protocol used by the communication unit 50 during communication is stored in, for example, the storage unit 70 and is read and used as appropriate.
[0077]
The storage unit 70 stores a system program (not shown) for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 20 to control the home game device 1200 in an integrated manner, and a game for storing a program and data necessary for executing the game. Information 72 and the like are stored. The storage unit 70 can be realized by an information storage medium such as various IC memories, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD. In the example of FIG. 1, this corresponds to the CD-ROM 1212, the IC memory 1214, and the memory card 1216.
[0078]
The game information 72 includes a program and data for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the game calculation unit 22. In particular, the program includes a schedule setting program 720 for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the (1) schedule setting unit 220, (2) a character generation program 721 for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the character generation unit 221, and (3) parameter setting. A parameter setting program 722 for functioning as the unit 222 and (4) a mission setting program 724 for functioning as the mission setting unit 224.
[0079]
The data includes stage information 730, team setting information 731, general player character information 732, player character information 734, mission content setting information 735, schedule information 736, and parameter setting table group 737. . In addition, although not shown in the figure, for example, a date counter for managing the time progress of the game world, the number of times used for the progress of the baseball game, the front / back of the time, the count of strikes, balls, etc., the information on the batting order May be included as appropriate.
[0080]
The stage information 730 stores information related to objects for controlling the display of stage and items of a baseball game such as a stadium, count display, spectator, ball, and bat in a virtual space. As stored information, for example, modeling data, texture data, display position setting, motion data, sound data such as sound effects, and the like correspond to this, and may be set as appropriate.
[0081]
The team setting information 731 stores setting information of each team appearing in the baseball game. Specifically, as setting information, for example, team name and team identification information, uniform texture data, player identification information for regular players, player identification information for backup players, player identification information for faulty players, pennant The ranking, the total team results, etc. are applicable and may be set as appropriate.
[0082]
The general player character information 732 stores setting information related to characters set in advance other than the player character. Examples of information to be stored include player names, player identification information, model data, motion data, team identification information of the team to which the player belongs, ability parameter values indicating the ability as a baseball player such as batting and running ability, and the like. It may be set appropriately.
[0083]
The player character information 734 stores various parameters and setting information related to the player character.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the player character information 734 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, player character information 734 in the present embodiment includes player name 734a, team identification information 734b of the team to which the player belongs, player life 734c, age 734d, player type 734e, baseball such as batting and running ability. It includes an ability parameter 734f indicating the ability as a player, reliability 734g, fatigue 734h, biorhythm information 734j, failure flag 734k, monthly acquisition points 734m, monthly mission results 734n, event history information 734p, and performance parameters 734r.
[0084]
The player name 734a can be arbitrarily set by the player when the character is generated. The belonging team identification information 734b stores identification information of the team to which the player character currently belongs. “0” for any team Also It means the unaffiliated state that does not belong.
[0085]
The player life 734c stores a virtual age indicating the life of the player character player life. In this embodiment, when a character is generated, the character is randomly set in the range of “30 to 40 years old”, but may be set by the player. The current age of the player character in the game world is stored in the age 734d, and is incremented by “1” every time the parameter setting unit 222 crosses the competition season.
[0086]
The age 734d is randomly set in the range of “19 to 27” in the present embodiment, but may be set by the player. The difference between the initially set age 734d and the player's life 734c is a trap imposed when playing the character. Depending on the setting, you may be able to play slowly over a long period of time, or you may have to achieve results in a relatively short period of time.
In the case of the figure, it is shown that the player character can play as an active player until “35 years old” and is currently “25 years old”. That is, the remaining 10 seasons can be enjoyed.
[0087]
The player type 734e stores identification information of the player character's defensive position. For example, when the character is generated, the player selects from among a fielder, a pitcher, and a catcher.
[0088]
The reliability 734g stores a value (for example, “0” to “30”) indicating the degree of reliability that the player character has obtained from the team to which the player character currently belongs. The initial setting at the time of character generation is “10”.
The reliability 734g is added when the player character makes the mission successful by the reliability setting unit 222a, and is subtracted when the player character fails. In the present embodiment, when the reliability 734g is less than "21", it becomes "reserve player", and when it becomes "21" or more, it becomes "regular". When the reliability 734g is “0”, the team is expelled from the team, and the player character is not affiliated (so-called “free contract player” “Ronin”).
[0089]
The fatigue level 734h stores a value (for example, “0 (not tired)” to “100 (tired to the limit)”) indicating the current degree of fatigue of the player character. The initial setting at the time of character generation is “30”.
The fatigue level 734h is added by the fatigue level setting unit 222b and the player character gets tired every time the mission set by the mission setting unit 224 is executed regardless of the success or failure of the mission. When participating in a plurality of matches continuously for a plurality of days, the range of the degree of fatigue added every time one mission is completed is increased. In other words, a state is reproduced in which fatigue is easily accumulated as missions are continuously executed. On the other hand, when the user rests without performing the mission, the fatigue level 734h is subtracted and the fatigue is recovered.
[0090]
The biorhythm information 734j stores information related to the virtual biorhythm of the player character. In the present embodiment, a fictitious date of birth based on age 734d at the time of initial setting at the time of character generation, and “1 (high period)” or “0 (low tone) indicated by the biorhythm calculated by biorhythm setting section 222c. The identification value of “period)” is stored.
[0091]
The failure flag 734k stores a flag indicating whether or not the player character is currently broken. In the present embodiment, “0 (no failure)” and “1 (failure)” are shown. The initial setting at the time of character generation is “0”.
[0092]
The monthly earned points 734m store the total value of the months of points given when the player character succeeds in executing the mission (specifically, the mission play result satisfies the clear condition). In this embodiment, the total of points acquired in one month of the game world (for example, in January and February) is stored, and the ability parameter value is set at the end of the month according to the total value. Can be freely changed.
[0093]
The monthly mission record 734n stores all dates of missions executed in the month regardless of success or failure. When the game progresses in the next month, the monthly mission record 734n is cleared.
[0094]
The event history information 734p stores, for example, a date in the game world, explanation information, and replay display data when a characteristic play occurs at the time of mission execution or when a monumental play occurs.
[0095]
The characteristic play at the time of performing the mission is, for example, an off-site full home run, a running home run, catching by climbing an outfield fence, updating a steal record, and the conditions may be appropriately set. The monumental play includes achievement of no hit no-run, achievement of consecutive strikeouts, achievement of 100 saves, etc., and the corresponding conditions may be set as appropriate. The explanation information may be text information for explaining the situation, for example, “no hit no-run achievement!” Or “stolen record update!”. When the game calculation unit 22 determines that a play corresponding to the condition has occurred, the game calculation unit 22 registers it in the event history information 738.
[0096]
The performance parameter 734r is a parameter that represents the performance of the player character in the game. The results include, for example, the number of calculated places, total number of bats, total number of home runs, total strikeouts said The results during the season, such as the total results, batting average, home run, and defense rate, correspond to this and may be set as appropriate.
[0097]
The mission content setting information 735 stores information necessary for setting the mission content.
7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating an example of the mission content setting information 735 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7A, the mission content setting information 735 in the present embodiment includes a fielder mission 735-1, a pitcher catcher mission 735-2, and difficulty setting information 735-3.
[0098]
The fielder mission 735-1 is applied when the player type 734e is “fielder”. As shown in FIG. 7B, the fielder mission 735-1 stores a mission type 735a, a mission content 735b, a mission clear condition 735c, and a difficulty level 735d in association with each other. The contents of the clear condition 735c are set such that the higher the difficulty level 735d is, the more difficult it is.
Similarly, the pitcher catcher mission 735-2 is applied when the player type 734e is “pitcher” or “catcher”, and is preset as shown in FIG. 8A, for example.
[0099]
The difficulty level setting information 735-3 stores a correspondence relationship between the distribution of the difficulty level of the mission selected in one month of the game world and the reliability 734g of the player character. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the higher the value of the reliability 734g, the higher the difficulty level (the mission with a large number of stars) is set to be selected with a higher probability than the low difficulty level mission. ing.
[0100]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of pieces of difficulty level setting information 735-3 are prepared corresponding to the age 734d, and are applied according to the age 734d. The difficulty level setting information 735-3 corresponding to the older age is set such that the difficulty level set for the same reliability value 734g is higher. As a result, it becomes possible to create a state in which important work is performed with age, and as a result, work (in this case, leaving good results in sports) becomes tighter with age.
[0101]
That is, the mission setting unit 224 refers to the reliability 734g of the player player, and according to the distribution of difficulty determined by the difficulty setting information 735-3, the fielder mission 735-1 or the pitcher catcher mission corresponding to the player type 734e. Select mission contents from 735-2.
[0102]
The schedule information 736 stores information on the game schedule in the competition season set by the schedule setting unit 220 for each month in the game world and the contents of the mission set by the mission setting unit 224.
[0103]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the schedule information 736 in the present embodiment. The game date 736a is a game date during the pennant race set by the schedule setting unit 220. The day on which the mission is set is randomly selected from the game days by the total number of missions in the difficulty setting information 735-3.
[0104]
On the day when the mission is set (mission setting date), team identification information 736b, mission type 736c, mission content 736d, difficulty 736e, and joining test flag 736f are stored in association with each other.
[0105]
The team identification information 736b stores team identification information that matches the team to which the player team belongs, or identification information of the team that hosted the joining test. The mission type 736c, the mission content 736d, and the difficulty level 736e correspond to those of the mission content setting information 735.
[0106]
The joining test flag 736f indicates that the mission is a joining test that is a special mission. The joining test is a mission given to an unaffiliated state in which the player character does not belong to any team, and if this mission is cleared, it is considered that the joining test has passed and the team indicated by the team identification information 736b You can join and belong.
[0107]
FIG. 10 is an example of a game screen in the present embodiment, and corresponds to a screen for confirming schedule information 736 and the like. As shown in the figure, the battle team 80 is displayed on the calendar on the day when the game is set. When any day on which a match is set is selected by the marker 82, the mission type display 83, the mission content display 84, and the difficulty level display 85 can be viewed in the mission display field.
[0108]
In this embodiment, the mission clear condition is not displayed, and the player cannot confirm in advance before selecting a mission. By making clear conditions clear only when the mission is actually played, the game development is unpredictable as in reality. Of course, the clear condition may be displayed in the same way.
[0109]
The parameter setting table group 737 stores table data serving as a reference for setting an amount by which the parameter setting unit 222 changes the parameter value.
[0110]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the parameter setting table group 737 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the parameter setting table group 737 includes (1) a fatigue level setting table 737a for determining a variable amount of the fatigue level 734h, and (2) an acquisition point given to the player character according to the mission play result. A mission result assessment setting table 737b, an impression contribution setting table 737c, a fatigue correction value setting table 737d, and (3) a reliability setting table 737e for determining an amount for changing the reliability 734g.
[0111]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the fatigue level setting table 737a in the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the fatigue level setting table 737a is prepared in advance for each age of the player character, and is applied according to the age 734d. As shown in FIG. 5C, the fatigue level variable amount is obtained by adding the biorhythm correction value and the continuous mission execution correction value to the reference variable amount.
[0112]
For example, in the fatigue setting table 737a for 25-year-old, when one mission is performed (played), the reference variable amount is set to “+8”. The biorhythm correction value determined in accordance with the biorhythm state is set to “−2” so that fatigue is difficult to accumulate when the biorhythm information 734 j is “1 (high period)”, and the biorhythm information 734 j In the case of “0 (low adjustment period)”, “+2” is set so that fatigue is easily accumulated. In the fatigue level setting table 737a for 35 years old, the reference variable amount at the time of performing the mission is set to “+16”, and the reference variable amount at the time of not performing the mission is set to “−6”. .
[0113]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the mission result assessment setting table 737b, the impression contribution setting table 737c, and the fatigue correction value setting table 737d in the present embodiment. These are applied when the mission is completed, and are not applied when the mission is missed. That is, the player character is not given acquisition points and the reliability is not changed.
[0114]
In the mission result assessment setting table 737b, as shown in FIG. 5A, points corresponding to play results are stored in association with each other as mission result assessment. The impression contribution level setting table 737c stores the points of impression contribution levels corresponding to the play results in association with each other as shown in FIG.
[0115]
The fatigue level correction value setting table 737d stores a classification of the fatigue level and a correction value of the acquired points based on the fatigue level (in this case, a correction rate) in association with each other. As shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, a plurality of player characters are prepared in advance according to the age of the player character and applied according to the age 734d.
[0116]
For example, in the fatigue level correction value setting table 737d for the applicable age “25 years old” in FIG. 5C, the fatigue level “0-30” has almost no fatigue, so that the character is more likely to grow. The correction value is set to “1.2” and the fatigue level classification “81 to 100” is “0.9” so as to be strong against fatigue and easy to grow. On the other hand, in the fatigue level correction value setting table 737d for the applicable age “35 years” in FIG. 4D, a value of “1.0” or less is set so that the fatigue level is “61 to 80” or more so that the tiredness is easily fatigued. Yes. As a result, when the player character gets older, the player character is weakened by fatigue and cannot easily obtain earned points. As a result, the difficulty level of the game increases as the game progresses. That is, the player has to cover the player character's aging with the operation technique.
[0117]
As shown in FIG. 5E, the number of acquired points is a fatigue level correction value based on the value of the fatigue level 734h in the sum of the mission result evaluation point and the impression contribution level obtained by evaluating the mission play result. It is calculated by multiplying.
[0118]
-
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the reliability setting table 737e in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, the current reliability 734g, the reference evaluation point 737h, and the reliability evaluation point 737j are associated with each other. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the reliability variable amount is calculated as a value obtained by subtracting the reference evaluation point 737h from the acquired point by the reliability evaluation point 737j (however, rounded down).
[0119]
[Description of process flow]
Next, the flow of processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing described here is realized by the processing unit 20 reading and executing the schedule setting program 720, the character generation program 721, the parameter setting program 722, and the mission setting program 724 from the storage unit 70.
[0120]
[1. Explanation of overall flow]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the overall processing flow in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, when the game is started, the game calculation unit 22 first determines whether there is any existing player character information 734 that can be used (step S2). Specifically, if there is a player character information 734 in the storage unit 70 whose age 734d has not reached the player's life 734c, it is determined that it can be used.
[0121]
If there is no usable player character information 734 (step S2; NO), the character generation unit 221 generates a player character and stores new player character information 734 in the storage unit 70 (step S4).
[0122]
If there is usable player character information 734 (step S2; YES), the aging processing unit 222d ages the player character's age 734d by “1” (step S6). Next, when the age after aging does not reach a predetermined age threshold (for example, 25 years old) (step S8; YES), the ability parameter 734f is increased by a predetermined amount (step S10). Specifically, for example, some of the ability parameters 734f are selected at random, and the parameter values are added by a predetermined amount. By this, the players are young and growing up until a certain age, so they create a state of growing more and more as they age.
[0123]
On the contrary, when the age threshold value after aging has been reached (step S8; YES), the ability parameter 734f is decreased by a predetermined amount (step S12). Specifically, for example, some of the ability parameters 734f are selected at random, and a predetermined amount is subtracted from the parameter value. This makes it possible to create a state where growth slows down after a certain age, and the ability declines with age. It is more effective to set the subtraction amount so as to increase according to the difference between the age threshold and the current age 734d.
[0124]
When the player character information 734 is ready, the schedule setting unit 220 next sets the game schedule during the competition season (step S14), and the mission setting unit 224 executes the mission setting process (step S16). In the mission setting process, the mission setting unit 224 refers to the mission content setting information 735 and sets the mission content corresponding to the value of the reliability 734g of the player character for one month in the game world. The game schedule and mission contents are stored in schedule information 736 (details will be described later).
[0125]
Next, the game calculation unit 22 performs a mission selection process (step S18). In the mission selection process, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), a schedule table screen of the currently playing month is displayed. Then, the mission setting date is selected in the order of the schedule, and the player selects whether to execute the set mission or not (do the game play or pass). However, if the player character is set to be out of order, the mission cannot be executed and the non-execution is automatically selected and passed without playing the game (details will be described later).
[0126]
If execution of a mission (game play) is selected (step S20; YES), the game calculation unit 22 executes a mission game (step S22). For example, FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an example of a game screen corresponding to the case where the outgoing mission is set in the fielder mission. As shown in the figure, the main game screen of a general competitive baseball game is displayed, and the player character P is made to play only one bat. At this time, of course, the higher the player character's ability parameter 734f, the more advantageous the player can play.
[0127]
When the game play of the mission is completed, the parameter setting unit 222 executes a parameter changing process for the player character based on the play result (step S24). In the parameter changing process, the parameter setting unit 222 changes various parameters of the player character according to the performance / non-execution of the mission and the play result (details will be described later).
[0128]
If the parameter variable process is completed, the game calculation unit 22 determines whether all missions set in the month have been selected to be executed or not executed (step S26). All missions But Gameplay or pass The If not, for example, the date count is advanced, and the process returns to step S8 to continue to select a mission so that it can be played.
[0129]
All missions But Gameplay or pass The Please No (Step S26; YES), the game calculation unit 22 executes a process related to monthly evaluation.
[0130]
First, when the reliability 734g of the player character exceeds a predetermined qualification threshold value (for example, “21”) (step S28; YES), the qualification determination unit 222e sets the player character rank flag to “1” and treats it as regular. (Step S30) When the value is below the predetermined threshold (Step S18; NO), the rank flag is set to “0” and the player is treated as a player (Step S32).
[0131]
Next, the game calculation unit 22 displays a monthly result screen as shown in FIG. 23A, for example (step S40).
[0132]
Here, the qualification determining unit 222e determines the qualification of whether or not the player character can belong to the team based on the reliability 734g of the player character (step S42). Specifically, when the reliability 734g has reached “0” (step S42; YES), it is determined that there is no affiliation qualification, and the team identification information 734b of the play character is set to “0 (not affiliation)” ( Step S44). That is, it is released from the team. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 23B, it is displayed on the game screen that it has been released from the team, and whether or not the player character is to be retired is displayed (step S46).
[0133]
If retirement is selected by the player (step S48; YES), the game calculation unit 22 executes an ending process (step S56) and ends the game.
[0134]
When it is selected that the player does not retire (step S48; YES), the game calculation unit 22 distributes the acquired points acquired in the month (step S50). Specifically, according to the player's operation, the acquired points are assigned to each ability parameter, and when the number of points assigned by the ability parameter reaches a predetermined number, the ability parameter is ranked up.
[0135]
If the process related to the monthly evaluation is completed, the game calculation unit 22 determines whether or not the competition season has ended (step S52). Specifically, for example, when the date counter is within a predetermined competition season setting period, it is determined that the competition season has not ended.
[0136]
If the competition season has not ended (step S52; NO), the game calculation unit 22 advances the game in the next month. That is, the game world date is advanced to the next month, and the mission setting unit 224 executes the mission setting process based on the updated reliability value 734g, and sets the mission content for the next month (step). S16).
[0137]
When the competition season is over (step S52; YES), the game calculation unit 22 saves the game (step S54). Specifically, the player character information 734 is stored as save data, for example, in the IC memory 1214, the memory card 1216, or the like. Of course, the saved player character information 734 can be read and used as appropriate at the start of the game.
[0138]
Next, the game calculation unit 22 determines whether or not the age 734d has reached the player life 734c (step S56). When the age 734d has not reached the player life 734c (step S56; NO), the game calculation unit 22 advances the game to the next competition season. When the age 734d has reached the player life 734c (step S56; YES), the game calculation unit 22 determines that the competition season is the last season of the player character, and executes the ending process (step S58). End the game.
[0139]
[2. Explanation of mission setting process flow]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the mission setting process in the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, first, the mission setting unit 224 refers to the player character's affiliation team identification information 734b to determine whether or not it is in an unaffiliated state (step S102). Specifically, when “0” is stored in the team identification information 734b, it is determined that the team does not belong to any team.
[0140]
If it is in an unaffiliated state (step S102; YES), the mission is set as a joining test. Specifically, a predetermined number of days set as game days by the schedule setting unit 220 is selected at random (step S104). Then, a team to be a host team of the joining test is randomly selected and stored in the team identification information 736b (step S106), and a mission with a difficulty level “1” is randomly selected and set as the mission content (step S108). .
[0141]
The mission setting unit 224 stores the mission setting contents in the schedule information 736 (step S110). At this time, “1” is stored in the joining test flag 736f. Then, the mission setting process ends.
[0142]
On the other hand, when the player character belongs to any team (step S104; NO), the player type 734e and the reliability 734g of the player character are referred to (step S120).
[0143]
Next, the total number of missions set in the difficulty level setting information 735-3 and the difficulty level distribution are referred to according to the reliability level 734g (step S122). Then, from the fielder mission 735-1 or the pitcher catcher mission 735-2, missions corresponding to the total number of missions are selected according to the difficulty distribution (step S122).
For example, when the reliability 734g is “11”, one mission with the difficulty “1 (☆)” is selected, and the mission with the difficulty “2 (☆☆)” and the difficulty “3 (☆☆☆)” is selected. Select 2 each and set the content of 6 missions in total. When there are a plurality of missions of the same difficulty level that can be selected, it may be selected randomly from among them.
[0144]
Then, the mission setting unit 224 stores the mission setting contents in the schedule information 736 (step S110). At this time, “0” is stored in the joining test flag 736f. When the mission settings are stored, the mission setting process is terminated.
[0145]
[3. Explanation of the mission selection process flow]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the mission selection process in the present embodiment. FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen (schedule display screen) in the mission selection process.
[0146]
In FIG. 17, first, based on the schedule information 736, the game calculation unit 22 displays the calendar of the month that is currently being played (in this case, April), for example, as shown in FIG. The battle team 80 of the team to which the player character belongs is displayed on the day (step S202).
[0147]
Then the current game world date From The marker 82 is displayed on the day when the nearest unselected mission is set (step S204). Then, as the details of the mission on the day when the marker 82 is displayed, the mission type display 83, the mission content display 84, and the difficulty level display 85 are displayed with reference to the schedule information 736 (step S206). Further, the biorhythm of the day on which the marker 82 is displayed calculates the high / low period and displays it in the biorhythm column 86 (step S208).
[0148]
Here, it is determined whether the player character is out of order and can perform the mission (step S210).
When the failure flag 734k is “0 (no failure)” (step S210; YES), the game calculation unit 22 displays whether or not to execute the mission on the day when the marker 82 is displayed (step S212). . Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the mission according to the operation by the player (step S214).
[0149]
When the failure flag 734k of the player character is “1 (failure)” (step S210; NO), the player player does not automatically execute the mission on the day when the marker 82 is displayed (step S216). . On the game screen, for example, it may be displayed that the mission cannot be executed due to a failure, and that the day is rested.
[0150]
[4. Description of parameter variable processing flow]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of parameter variable processing in the present embodiment. First, the parameter setting unit 222 determines whether or not it is a joining test (step S302).
[0151]
When a normal mission that is not a joining test is executed (step S302; NO), the biorhythm setting unit 222c sets the high / low period of the biorhythm information 734j of the player character (step S304).
Next, since the mission has been executed, the fatigue level setting unit 222b refers to the fatigue level setting table 737a to calculate the fatigue level variable amount (step S306), and updates the fatigue level 734h by adding the fatigue level variable amount. (Step S308).
[0152]
Next, the parameter setting unit 222 refers to the mission result assessment setting table 737b, the impression contribution setting table 737c, and the fatigue correction value setting table 737d, and calculates earned points based on the mission results (step S310). ), Added to the monthly acquisition point 734m and updated (step S312).
[0153]
Next, the reliability setting unit 222a calculates a reliability variable amount with reference to the reliability setting table 737e (step S314), and adds the reliability variable amount to the reliability 734g of the player character information 734 and updates it. (Step S316).
[0154]
Next, the parameter setting unit 222 updates the performance parameter of the player character as in the conventional case (step S318). The performance parameters are, for example, the number of bats, the batting ratio, the total number of home runs, the defense ratio, and the total number of saves, and are appropriately set.
[0155]
Next, the failure setting unit 222f sets whether or not the player character has failed. Specifically, first, the failure setting unit 222f refers to the failure flag 734k to determine whether or not the player character is currently set in the failure state (step S320).
[0156]
If it is not a failure state (step S320; NO), a failure is generated according to the current fatigue level 734h according to the failure occurrence rate table 737f (step S322).
When a failure occurs (step S322; YES), “1 (failure)” is stored in the failure flag 734k (step S324), and “50” is added to the fatigue level 734h as a penalty (step S326). At this time, the degree of fatigue 734h may temporarily exceed “100”.
[0157]
On the contrary, when the player character is already in a failure state (step S320; YES), when the value of the fatigue level 734h is reduced to a predetermined recovery threshold (eg, “20”) (step S328; YES), the fatigue is recovered. At the same time, it is determined that the failure has been cured, and the failure flag 734k is set to “0 (no failure)” to release the failure state (step S330).
[0158]
When the player character failure setting or the cancellation thereof is completed, the parameter setting unit 222 ends the parameter variable processing.
[0159]
On the other hand, when a mission is executed as a joining test (step S302; YES), the parameter setting unit 222 determines whether or not the mission has been cleared (step S340).
[0160]
When the mission is cleared (step S340; YES), it is considered that the joining test has been passed, and the player character is assigned to the team indicated by the team identification information of the schedule information 736 (step S342). Specifically, the team identification information is stored in the team identification information 734 b of the player character information 734. Then, the parameter setting unit 222 ends the parameter variable process.
[0161]
[6. Explanation of ending process flow]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the ending process in the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the game calculation unit 22 refers to the performance parameter 734q of the player character information 734 (step S402), and displays a lifetime performance list 88 as shown in FIG. 24A, for example (step S404). ).
[0162]
Next, referring to the event history information 734p of the player character information 734 (step S406), for example, as shown in FIG. 24B, a simple chronology 89 of the active period is displayed (step S408), and the replay screen 90 is displayed. Are sequentially displayed (step S410).
[0163]
If a predetermined end operation is input (step S412; YES), the game calculation unit 22 ends the ending process.
[0164]
[Hardware configuration]
Next, a hardware configuration capable of realizing the home game device 1200 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration according to the present embodiment. The home game apparatus 1200 includes a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, a sound generation IC 1008, an image generation IC 1010, and I / O ports 1012 and 1014. Data input / output is connected.
[0165]
The CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 20 in FIG. 5 and controls the entire apparatus according to a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002, an operation input signal input by the control device 1022, and the like. And various data processing.
[0166]
The ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, and the information storage medium 1006 correspond to the storage unit 70 in FIG. The ROM 1002 corresponds to an IC memory mounted on the main device 1210 of FIG. 1 and stores programs and data related to control of the main device 1210 such as system programs.
[0167]
The RAM 1004 is a storage means used as a work area of the CPU 1000 and stores the given contents of the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 or the calculation result of the CPU 1000.
[0168]
The information storage medium 1006 corresponds to the CD-ROM 1212, the IC memory 1214, and the memory card 1216 shown in FIG. 1, and stores the game information 72 shown in FIG. The information storage medium 1006 stores information that is realized by an IC memory card, a removable hard disk unit, an MO, and the like and is stored in the ROM 1002, and is read and used as appropriate.
[0169]
The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates game sounds such as sound effects and BGM based on information stored in the ROM 1002 and the information storage medium 1006, and the generated sounds are output by the speaker 1020. The speaker 1020 corresponds to the sound output unit 40 in FIG. 5 and the speaker 1222 in FIG.
[0170]
The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information for outputting an image to the display device 1018. The image generation unit 24 in FIG. 5 corresponds to this.
The display device 1018 corresponds to the image display unit 30 in FIG. 5 and the display 1220 in FIG.
[0171]
A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014.
[0172]
The control device 1022 corresponds to the operation input unit 10 in FIG. 5 and the game controller 1202 in FIG. 1, and is a device for the player to input various game operations.
[0173]
The communication device 1024 exchanges various types of information used inside the game device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other game devices and transmits / receives given information according to the game program, via a communication line. Used to send and receive information such as game programs. This corresponds to the communication unit 50 in FIG. 5 and the data communication unit 1218 in FIG.
[0174]
Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be executed in software by the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP.
[0175]
The present invention is not limited to the home game device 1200 shown in FIG. 1, but various devices such as a commercial game device, a portable game device, a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer, and a large attraction device in which a large number of players participate. The same applies to the above.
[0176]
For example, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance when the present invention is applied to the arcade game apparatus 1300. As shown in the figure, the arcade game apparatus 1300 includes a display 1302 for displaying a game screen image, a speaker 1304 for outputting game sound effects and BGM, a joystick 1306 for inputting front and rear, left and right directions, and a push button 1308. And a control unit 1320 that controls the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner through arithmetic processing to execute a given game.
[0177]
The control unit 1320 includes an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU and a ROM 1322 in which programs and data necessary for controlling the arcade game device 1300 and executing the game are stored. The CPU mounted on the control unit 1320 executes various processes by appropriately reading out programs and data from the ROM 1322 and performing arithmetic processing.
[0178]
The player enjoys the game by inputting game operations from the joystick 1306 and the push button 1308 while viewing the game screen displayed on the display 1302.
[0179]
The present invention is not limited to a game executed by a stand-alone device, and may be applied to a game called a network game. As a system configuration for realizing a network game, for example, (1) a personal computer or a home game system installed in a home is used as a game terminal, and a server and a wired / wireless communication line such as an Internet network or a dedicated line network are connected. Configuration for connection, (2) Configuration for connecting a plurality of game terminals via a communication line without using a server, (3) Connection of a plurality of game terminals for communication via a communication line, one of which is a server (4) A configuration in which a plurality of game terminals are physically coupled to form a single system (for example, a game system for business use).
[0180]
[Description of Modification]
The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the application of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and appropriate additions, deletions, and modifications of components are made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Also good.
[0181]
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of player characters included in the saved data are read using saved data saved in the game, a team is formed, and a baseball game can be executed through a single game as in the past. In that case, the game calculation unit 22 refers to the player character included in the save data and forms and generates team setting information 731 of the player team operated by the player.
Alternatively, the saved game data may be read when playing a network game based on baseball, and the player character may be used in the network game.
[0182]
Further, the pennant race in which the mission is set is not limited to one league (for example, a professional baseball league in Japan), and the player character may be able to transfer to another league (for example, a major league in the United States). .
[0183]
In that case, stage information 730, team setting information 731 and general player character information 732 are prepared as a set for the league. At this time, the game information 72 may be prepared in advance, or the game calculation unit 22 may appropriately download and acquire from an external device via the communication line 1230.
[0184]
If it is determined that the competition season has ended (FIG. 15; YES in step S52), whether the player character's ability parameter 734f satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, all ability parameters are four or more out of five levels). Determine whether or not. If the condition is met, the game screen displays that it is possible to transfer to another league, and allows the player to select whether or not to transfer.
[0185]
And when selection to transfer is made, the game calculating part 22 will read the stage information 730 of other leagues, the team setting information 731 and the general player character information 732, and will be in the state which can be played. The team at the time of transfer may be selected randomly from teams in other leagues, or the team may be selected after selecting whether to transfer to the player.
[0186]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, as the player character operated / used by the player, that is, the parameter set for the player character, the value at the end of one competition season can be used continuously in the next competition season. That is, the game season can be played many times with the same character until a predetermined retirement operation is performed. Therefore, the player can continue to use the same player character until the player wants to retire, and can enjoy the player life of the player character.
[0187]
Further, according to the present invention, the player life is set as the parameter of the player character, and the player life remains during the period in which the value at the end of one competition season can be continuously used in the next competition season. If no player life remains, the game ends. By setting a player life that can be used as an active player in the same way as an actual athlete, the reality of the game can be improved and the player can feel a presence of the player character.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example when the present invention is applied to a consumer game device.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a game.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a concept of fatigue level in a game.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the concept of biorhythm in a game.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of player character information.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of mission content setting information.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of mission content setting information.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of schedule information.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen for confirming schedule information.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a parameter setting table group.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a fatigue level setting table.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a mission result assessment setting table, an impression contribution setting table, and a fatigue correction value setting table.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a reliability setting table.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the overall processing flow;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of mission setting processing;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of a mission selection process.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of parameter variable processing;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of ending processing;
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration for realizing a consumer game device to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an external appearance when the present invention is applied to an arcade game device.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a schedule table screen and a game screen when a mission game is executed.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen when notifying a monthly result display and a team release.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen during ending processing.
[Explanation of symbols]
20 processor
22 Game calculator
222 Parameter setting section
222a Reliability setting section
222b Fatigue degree setting part
222c Biorhythm setting section
222d Aging section
222f Fault setting section
222e Qualification Judgment Department
224 Mission setting section
70 storage unit
72 Game Information
722 Parameter setting program
724 Mission Setting Program
734 Player character information
734b Team identification information
734c Player life
734d age
734g reliability
734h Fatigue degree
734j Biorhythm information
734k Fault flag
735 Mission content setting information
735-1 Mission for pitchers and catchers
735-2 Fielder Mission
735-3 Difficulty level setting information
736 Schedule information
736f Joining test flag
737 Parameter setting table group
737a Fatigue degree setting table
737b Mission Result Assessment Setting Table
737c Impression contribution degree setting table
737d Fatigue degree correction value setting table
737e Reliability setting table
737f Failure rate table

Claims (12)

A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Parameter setting means for setting a parameter including at least a reliability parameter in the player character and varying the value of the parameter according to a play result, and taking over the value of the parameter at the end of one competition season to the next competition season;
Retirement selection means for selecting whether or not to retire the player character,
Ending means for ending the sports game when retirement is selected by the retirement selecting means;
Age management means for managing the virtual age of the player character according to the number of continuations of the competition season using the player character,
Team setting means to set the team,
An affiliation determination unit that determines whether or not the player character can belong to the team based on a current value of a reliability parameter set for the player character during the competition season;
Managing the team affiliation of the player character and, if it is determined that the affiliation determination means cannot be affiliated, the affiliation management means for not belonging to the team of the player character even during the competition season,
As the computer functions as
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means changes a variable amount when changing the value of a parameter according to a play result based on an age managed by the age management means. A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Player life setting means for setting player life to the player character;
For the player character whose player life is set by the player life setting means, a parameter including at least a reliability parameter is set and the parameter value is varied according to the play result, and the parameter at the end of one competition season is set. Parameter setting means to transfer the value to the next competition season,
Ending means for determining whether or not the player life remains based on the number of times the player character continues the competition season, and ending the sports game when it is determined that there is no remaining,
Age management means for managing the virtual age of the player character according to the number of continuations of the competition season using the player character,
Team setting means to set the team,
An affiliation determination unit that determines whether or not the player character can belong to the team based on a current value of a reliability parameter set for the player character during the competition season;
Managing the team affiliation of the player character and, if it is determined that the affiliation determination means cannot be affiliated, the affiliation management means for not belonging to the team of the player character even during the competition season,
As the computer functions as
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means changes a variable amount when changing the value of a parameter according to a play result based on an age managed by the age management means. A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Parameter setting means for setting a parameter including at least a reliability parameter in the player character and varying the value of the parameter according to a play result, and taking over the value of the parameter at the end of one competition season to the next competition season;
Retirement selection means for selecting whether or not to retire the player character,
Ending means for ending the sports game when retirement is selected by the retirement selecting means;
Continuation frequency management means for managing the continuation frequency of the competition season using the player character,
Mission activation means for activating a mission-type mini-game for the user to play with the player character during the competition season, the achievement difficulty level depending on the number of continuations,
Team setting means to set the team,
An affiliation determination unit that determines whether or not the player character can belong to the team based on a current value of a reliability parameter set for the player character during the competition season;
Managing the team affiliation of the player character and, if it is determined that the affiliation determination means cannot be affiliated, the affiliation management means for not belonging to the team of the player character even during the competition season,
As the computer functions as
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means varies a parameter value based on a play result of the mission type mini game. A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Player life setting means for setting player life to the player character;
For the player character whose player life is set by the player life setting means, a parameter including at least a reliability parameter is set and the parameter value is varied according to the play result, and the parameter at the end of one competition season is set. Parameter setting means to transfer the value to the next competition season,
Ending means for determining whether or not the player life remains based on the number of times the player character continues the competition season, and ending the sports game when it is determined that there is no remaining,
Continuation frequency management means for managing the continuation frequency of the competition season using the player character,
Mission activation means for activating a mission-type mini-game for the user to play with the player character during the competition season, the achievement difficulty level depending on the number of continuations,
Team setting means to set the team,
An affiliation determination unit that determines whether or not the player character can belong to the team based on a current value of a reliability parameter set for the player character during the competition season;
Managing the team affiliation of the player character and, if it is determined that the affiliation determination means cannot be affiliated, the affiliation management means for not belonging to the team of the player character even during the competition season,
As the computer functions as
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means varies a parameter value based on a play result of the mission type mini game. A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Parameter setting means for setting a given parameter for the player character and changing the parameter value according to the play result, and for taking over the parameter value at the end of one competition season to the next competition season,
Retirement selection means for selecting whether or not to retire the player character,
Ending means for ending the sports game when retirement is selected by the retirement selecting means;
Continuation frequency management means for managing the continuation frequency of the competition season using the player character,
Mission activation means for activating a mission-type mini-game for the user to play with the player character during the competition season, the achievement difficulty level depending on the number of continuations,
Play selection means for displaying and controlling the content and achievement difficulty level of the mission type mini game activated by the mission activation means, and selecting whether or not to play the mission type mini game;
The player character's fatigue level is set by increasing a given value when the play selection means is selected to play and by decreasing the given value when the play selection means is selected not to play. Fatigue setting means,
As the computer functions as
The parameter setting means varies the parameter value based on the play result of the mission type mini game selected by the play selection means , and changes the variable amount according to the fatigue level of the player character. A program that allows a computer to function. A program for causing a computer to execute a given sports game in which a virtual competition season is played with the same player character,
Player life setting means for setting player life to the player character;
For the player character whose player life is set by the player life setting means, a given parameter is set and the parameter value is varied according to the play result, and the parameter value at the end of one competition season is Parameter setting means to take over in the competition season,
Ending means for determining whether or not the player life remains based on the number of times the player character continues the competition season, and ending the sports game when it is determined that there is no remaining,
Continuation frequency management means for managing the continuation frequency of the competition season using the player character,
Mission activation means for activating a mission-type mini-game for the user to play with the player character during the competition season, the achievement difficulty level depending on the number of continuations,
Play selection means for displaying and controlling the content and achievement difficulty level of the mission type mini game activated by the mission activation means, and selecting whether or not to play the mission type mini game;
The player character's fatigue level is set by increasing a given value when the play selection means is selected to play and by decreasing the given value when the play selection means is selected not to play. Fatigue setting means,
As the computer functions as
The parameter setting means varies the parameter value based on the play result of the mission type mini game selected by the play selection means , and changes the variable amount according to the fatigue level of the player character. A program that allows a computer to function. The program according to claim 3 or 4,
Play selection means for displaying and controlling the content and achievement difficulty level of the mission type mini game activated by the mission activation means, and selecting whether or not to play the mission type mini game ;
The player character's fatigue level is set by increasing a given value when the play selection means is selected to play and by decreasing the given value when the play selection means is selected not to play. Fatigue setting means,
As the computer further functions as
It said parameter setting means, in accordance with the degree of fatigue of the player character, the causes the computer to function so as to change the variable amount of the value of the based on the play selection hand stage is mission-type mini-game play result selected by the parameter Program for. A program according to any one of claims 3 to 7 ,
According to the number of continuations of the competition season using the player character, the computer further functions as an age management means for managing the virtual age of the player character,
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means changes a variable amount when changing the value of a parameter according to a play result based on an age managed by the age management means. The program according to claim 1, 2, or 8 ,
The parameter includes an ability parameter indicating the ability of the player character,
A program for causing the computer to function so that the parameter setting means changes the value of the ability parameter when taking over in the next competition season according to the age managed by the age management means. The program according to claim 9 , wherein
Further causing the computer to function as an age condition determination unit that determines whether the age managed by the age management unit exceeds a predetermined threshold,
A program for causing the computer to function so as to reduce the value of the ability parameter and take over to the next competition season when the parameter setting means is determined to be exceeded by the age condition determination unit. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
When the player character is unaffiliated by the affiliation management means, the enrollment test that executes the given mission mini-game for the enrollment test that the user plays with the player character over the success or failure of the given mission Further causing the computer to function as execution means;
A program for causing the computer to function so that the player character belongs to the team when the affiliation management means succeeds in the mission of the mission type mini-game for enrollment test executed by the enrollment test execution means. . Computer readable information storage medium storing a program according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

Images