JP4430681B2 - GAME PROGRAM, GAME DEVICE, AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program for causing a computer to realize a game for displaying a character state on a monitor. The present invention also relates to a game apparatus capable of executing a game realized by the game program, and a game control method for controlling the game realized by the game program by a computer.

  Various games have been proposed in the past. These games are executed on the game device. For example, a general game device includes a monitor, a game machine main body separate from the monitor, and an input unit such as a controller separate from the game machine main body. The controller has a plurality of input buttons. In such a game apparatus, a character can be displayed on a monitor, and a character state can be displayed on a monitor.

  Consider a case where a baseball game is executed in such a game device (see Non-Patent Document 1). Various modes are prepared for this baseball game. For example, in this baseball game, a pennant mode for fighting a pennant race, a battle mode for enjoying a match of one game, and the like are prepared.

For example, in the pennant mode, a player can enjoy a game of fighting a pennant race as a director. In this pennant mode, the manager (player) can formulate a strategy for fighting the pennant race by considering the use of the player character in consideration of the condition of the player character during the pennant race. That is, when the manager considers the appointment of the player character, the manager considers the condition of the player character during the pennant race.
Professional baseball spirits 3 Konami Co., Ltd. 2006 PlayStation2 version

  In a conventional baseball game, in the pennant mode, the player (director) needs to consider the condition of the player character in the pennant race in order to make a strategy for overcoming the pennant race. It is important that the player always keeps track of the player's character. In the conventional baseball game, the tone of the player character changes depending mainly on the ability of the player character. This is because it can be considered that the higher the ability of the player character, the higher the possibility that the player character will play an active role in the game event, and the higher the player character's tone will be.

  On the other hand, in real-world baseball, not only the player's ability, but also the subjective characteristics of the player such as pride and the psychological state of the player such as stress and alertness affect the player's condition. It is thought to be given. For example, if the player's pride is low, the demand for the player's game should be small, so it is considered that the method of using the player's game has less influence on the player's condition. On the other hand, if the player's pride is high, the demand for the player's use of the game should be large. Therefore, it is considered that the method of using the player's game has a greater influence on the player's condition. In addition, it is considered that the better the psychological state of the player, the higher the possibility that the player will be active in the game and the higher the player's tone.

  However, since it is difficult to evaluate the subjective characteristics and the psychological state of the character in the game and reflect it in the character's tone, in the conventional baseball game, the player character's tone is mainly the player character as described above. It was supposed to change depending on the ability. For this reason, if a player plays a game in a conventional baseball game assuming real-world baseball, the player character's change in baseball in the game world will change, as will the change in player's tone in real-world baseball. It was difficult to experience.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to experience realistic changes in the state of characters in the game world.

A game program according to claim 1 is a program for causing a control unit of a computer capable of realizing a game capable of displaying a character state on a monitor to realize the following functions.
(1) A first characteristic data recognizing function for recognizing first characteristic data stored in the storage unit and indicating subjective characteristics of a character in a game.
(2) A second characteristic data recognition function for recognizing second characteristic data stored in the storage unit and indicating second characteristic data indicating objective characteristics of the character in the game.
(3) A process of calculating request degree data indicating the degree of subjective demand of the character using a predetermined evaluation formula including the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit is executed. demanding data calculation function to be.
(4) A request target data setting function for executing a process of setting request target data indicating a subject of a character's subjective request.
(5) A process of comparing the magnitude relation between the value of the request degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the request target data is executed, and the character state in the game is calculated using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation. A tone data calculation function for executing a process for calculating tone data indicating.
(6) Psychology for executing a process of calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the request degree data and the value of the request target data Data calculation function.
(7) A condition for executing a process of correcting at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of the other character using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit Data correction function.
(8) A tone image display function for displaying an image indicating a character state in a game on a monitor using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data stored in the storage unit.

In this game program, in the first characteristic data recognition function, stored in the storage unit, the first characteristic data indicating the subjective characteristics character has in the game, recognize. In the second characteristic data recognition function, stored in the storage unit, a second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristics for the character in the game, recognize. In the request level data calculation function, request level data indicating the degree of subjective demand of the character is calculated using a predetermined evaluation formula including the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit. The processing to be executed is executed . In the request target data setting function, a process of setting request target data indicating the target of the subjective request of the character is executed . In the tone data calculation function, a process of comparing the magnitude relationship between the value of the request degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the request target data is executed , and a game is calculated using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation. A process of calculating tone data indicating the state of the character is executed . In the psychological data calculation function, a process of calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the request level data and the value of the request target data. Execute . In the tone data correction function, processing for correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of another character using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit. Execute . In tone image display function, an image showing the state of the character in the game, stored in the storage unit, using the image data corresponding to the tone data after correction is displayed on the monitor.

For example, if you realize the baseball game in this game program, the first characteristic data indicating the subjective properties such pride like the player character has in a baseball game, is recognized. The second characteristic data indicating the objective properties such as capacity or the like for the player character in a baseball game, is recognized. Then, based on the data of at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data, the degree of subjective demand of the player character, for example, he should be appointed or should be appointed such, the process of calculating the degree of requested data indicating a request of the player characters for games appointment is executed. Then, the process of setting the requested data item indicating the degree or match appointed method bout appointed to the request of the player character is executed. Then, by executing the processing of comparing the the required degree data request target data, the process of calculating the tone data representing the tone of state, for example the player character of the player character in a baseball game, is executed. Then, an image showing the condition of the player character in the baseball game is displayed on the monitor using image data corresponding to the condition data stored in the storage unit.

  In this case, for example, based on at least one of the first characteristic data indicating pride and the like and the second characteristic data indicating ability and the like, the request degree data indicating the degree of request for the player character to use the game is calculated. . And the request | requirement target data which show the grade of the game appointment with respect to the request | requirement of a player character and a game usage method are set. Based on the request degree data and the request target data, tone data indicating the tone of the player character is calculated. Specifically, first, the degree of request for the player character to use the game is set based on the ability and the pride of the player character. Next, the player character's condition is set based on the degree of demand for the game appointment.

  In such an invention of claim 1, the influence of the player character's ability and the like, the pride of the player character, etc. on the tone of the player character is reflected in the tone of the player character through the degree of request for the player character to use the game. be able to. As a specific example, if the game is appointed according to his / her request, the performance will be improved, and if the game is not appointed, the performance will be decreased. In addition, in the case of the same degree of use, it is possible to produce an effect that a player with a high degree of demand is less tuned than a player character with a low degree of demand (to be humble). Alternatively, when the degree of use is slightly increased, it is possible to produce an effect that a player character with a low degree of request is in better condition than a player character with a high degree of request. Thereby, the player can experience the same change as the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can realistically experience changes in the character state in the game world.

  In addition to the above-mentioned game selection as a target of the player character's request level, in the case of baseball, in the case of a batter, a request for the batting order (I want to be appointed to the 4th batter because I have a batting power, etc.) In the case of a pitcher, there is a content such as wanting you to put in a starting rotation instead of a relay. In addition, it can be applied to contents such as wanting the player's chairman, captain to select, or presenting an annual salary that matches his ability.

In the game program, the psychological data calculation function executes a process of calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game based on the request level data. In the tone data correction function, processing for correcting tone data is executed based on psychological data. In the tone image display function, an image indicating the state of the character is displayed on the monitor using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data.

For example, when a baseball game is realized with this game program, the process of calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game based on the request level data indicating the request level for the player character to use the game , is the real line. Then, a process of correcting the tone data based on psychological data is executed. Then, an image showing the tone of the player character is displayed on the monitor using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data.

In this case, for example, the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game is set based on the degree of request for the player character to use the game. And the tone of the player character is changed according to the psychological state of the player character. According to the first aspect of the invention, the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character can be reflected in the tone of the player character. Thereby, the player can experience the change similar to the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball more realistically in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can experience a change in the state of the character in the game world more realistically.

Further, in this game program, the tone data correction function executes a process of correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of another character based on the psychological data.

For example, if you realize the baseball game in this game program, based on psychological data, processing for correcting at least one of the tone data of the tone data of the tone data and other player characters of the player character is executed .

In this case, according to the psychological state of the player character, at least one of the tone of the player character and the tone of another player character is executed. In the invention of claim 1 , not only the influence on the tone of a certain player character itself but also the influence on the tone of other player characters is reflected in the tone of the player character. be able to. Thereby, the player can experience the change similar to the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball more realistically in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can experience a change in the state of the character in the game world more realistically.

A game program according to claim 2 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1.
(9) An event execution function for issuing a command for executing an event in the game and executing a process for controlling the event.

In this game program, in the event execution function, a command for executing an event in the game is issued , and a process for controlling the event is executed . In the request target data setting function, a process of setting utilization degree data indicating the ratio of the number of events in which characters are appointed to the number of completed events is executed . In the tone data calculation function, a process for comparing the value of the requested degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the utilization degree data is executed, and the tone indicating the character state in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula A process of calculating data is executed . In the psychological data calculation function, using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the demand level data and the value of the degree of utilization data, a process of comparing the degree of demand data and the degree of utilization data is executed , with demanding data values and appointment of data values to a predetermined evaluation formula in accordance with the magnitude relation, the processing of calculating the psychological data indicating a psychological state of the character in the game, executes.

For example, if the present game program to achieve a baseball game, instructions for performing a match event in a baseball game is issued, the process of controlling the game event is executed. Then, processing for setting the appointment degree data indicating the appointment degree of a player character for the game event is executed. By executing the process of comparing the degree of requested data and appointment of data, a process of calculating the tone data representing the tone of a player character in a baseball game, is executed. Further, by executing the process of comparing the degree of requested data and appointment of data, processing of calculating the psychological data indicating a psychological state of the player character in a baseball game, it is executed.

In this case, the degree of request for the player character's use of the game is compared with the degree of use of the player character for the game event. According to the comparison result, the player character's tone in the baseball game and the player character's psychological state in the baseball game are set. In the present invention as described above, the effect of the player character's ability, the player character's pride, and the like on the player character's tone is compared with the result of comparison between the player character's requirement for the game appointment and the player character's appointment for the game event. Accordingly, it can be reflected in the condition of the player character. Thereby, the player can experience the change similar to the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball more realistically in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can experience a change in the state of the character in the game world more realistically.

A game program according to claim 3 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1 or 2.
(10) A threshold data recognition function for recognizing threshold data stored in the storage unit for reflecting the psychological influence on the character in the character state.

In this game program, in the threshold value data recognition function, it stored in the storage unit, the threshold data to reflect the psychological impact on the character of the state of the character recognized. In the tone data correction function, a process of comparing the value of psychological data and the value of threshold data is executed , and the tone data is corrected using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit. Execute the process.

For example, if you realize the baseball game in this game program, the threshold data to reflect the psychological impact on the player character in the tone of the character is recognized. By executing the process of comparing and psychological data and the threshold data, processing for correcting tone data is executed.

  In this case, the tone data is corrected by comparing the psychological data of the player character and the threshold data. For example, when the psychological data of the player character becomes larger than the first threshold data or smaller than the second threshold data, the tone data is corrected so as to become smaller. Specifically, when the psychological state of the player character is too good (when the psychological data of the player character is larger than the first threshold data), the psychological state of the player character falls into a state of caution. The player character is corrected so that it is not in good condition. Also, if the player character's psychological state is too bad (when the player character's psychological data is smaller than the second threshold data), the player character's psychological state falls into a dissatisfied explosion state, It is modified so that the character is not in good condition.

  In the present invention, the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character can be reflected in the tone of the player character by comparing the psychological data of the player character and the threshold data. Thereby, the player can experience the change similar to the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball more realistically in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can experience a change in the state of the character in the game world more realistically.

In the game program according to claim 4, in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in the request degree data calculation function, at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit In accordance with the size of either one of the data, a process for calculating the request level data is executed so that the request level data indicating the subjective request level of the character increases.

For example, when a baseball game is realized with this game program, a request for the player character to be appointed according to the data size of at least one of the first characteristic data indicating pride and the like and the second characteristic data indicating ability and the like as demanding data indicating the degree increases, the process of calculating the degree of requested data is executed.

  In this case, for example, when the pride of the player character or the ability of the player character is high, the required degree is set so that the required degree of the player character for activating the game is increased. Specifically, the higher the pride and ability are, the greater the degree of demand for the player character's request for a game can be reproduced in a baseball game. Thereby, the player can experience the change similar to the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball more realistically in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world. That is, the player can experience a change in the state of the character in the game world more realistically.

A game apparatus according to a fifth aspect is a game apparatus capable of executing a game capable of displaying a character state on a monitor. In this game device , the control unit of the game device stores the first property data recognizing means for recognizing the subjective property of the character in the game stored in the storage unit and the storage unit. A predetermined evaluation including the second characteristic data recognizing means for recognizing the second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristic for the character in the game, and the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit Using the equation, request level data calculating means for executing a process for calculating request level data indicating the degree of subjective request of the character and request target data indicating the target of the character's subjective request are set. processing a request target data setting means for executing the process of comparing the magnitude relation between the values of the requested data item for demanding data stored in the storage unit, running, Using a predetermined evaluation formula for the child calculation, the process of calculating the tone data representing the state of the character in the game, the magnitude relationship between the tone data calculating means for executing, the value of the requested degree data and the value of the requested data item The psychological data calculating means for executing the processing for calculating the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the game , and a predetermined data corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit Using a correction formula, a tone data correction means for executing a process for correcting the tone data of at least one of the character tone data and the tone data of another character, and an image indicating the character state in the game are stored. Tone image display means for displaying on the monitor using image data corresponding to the tone data after correction stored in the unit.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control method for controlling a game capable of displaying a character state on a monitor by a computer. In this game control method , the control unit of the computer stores in the storage unit the first characteristic data recognition step for recognizing the first characteristic data stored in the storage unit and indicating the subjective characteristics of the character in the game. A predetermined evaluation including the second characteristic data recognition step for recognizing the second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristic for the character in the game, and the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit Using a formula, a request level data calculating step for executing a process for calculating request level data indicating the degree of subjective request of the character and request target data indicating the target of the character's subjective request are set. the ratio and the requested data item setting step, a magnitude relation between the values of the requested data item for demanding data stored in the storage unit of the processing, and executes The process of, running, using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation, the process of calculating the tone data representing the state of the character in the game, and the health data calculation step of performing, requested the value of the request of the data A psychological data calculation step for executing processing for calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship with the value of the data, and stored in the storage unit A tone data correction step for executing a process for correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of the other character using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data, and the character data in the game An image indicating the state is displayed on the monitor using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data stored in the storage unit. It executes, and a child image displaying step.

  In the present invention, the player can realistically experience a change in state including the psychological aspect of the character in the game world. For example, the influence of the player character's ability, the player character's pride, and the like on the player character's tone can be reflected in the player character's tone through the degree of request for the player character to use the game. Thereby, the player can experience the same change as the change of the player's tone in the real world baseball in the change of the player character's tone in the baseball of the game world.

[Configuration and operation of game device]
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a home video game device will be described as an example of the video game device. The home video game apparatus includes a home game machine body and a home television. The home game machine body can be loaded with a recording medium 10, and game data is read from the recording medium 10 as appropriate to execute the game. The contents of the game executed in this way are displayed on the home television.

  The game system of the home video game apparatus includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, an image display unit 3, an audio output unit 4, and an operation input unit 5, which are connected via a bus 6. Is done. The bus 6 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. Here, the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the audio output unit 4, and the operation input unit 5 are included in the home game machine body of the home video game apparatus, and the image display unit 3 is included in the home television. It is.

  The control unit 1 is provided mainly for controlling the progress of the entire game based on the game program. The control unit 1 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7, a signal processor 8, and an image processor 9. The CPU 7, the signal processor 8, and the image processor 9 are connected to each other via the bus 6. The CPU 7 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. For example, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to supply image data to the image processor. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculation in the three-dimensional space, position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space, light source calculation processing, and in the three-dimensional space or the pseudo three-dimensional space. Image and sound data generation / processing based on the result of the calculation performed is performed. The image processor 9 mainly performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result and the processing result of the signal processor 8. Further, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to process various data. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculations corresponding to various data in the three-dimensional space and position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space.

  The storage unit 2 is provided mainly for storing program data and various data used in the program data. The storage unit 2 includes, for example, a recording medium 10, an interface circuit 11, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12. An interface circuit 11 is connected to the recording medium 10. The interface circuit 11 and the RAM 12 are connected via the bus 6. The recording medium 10 is for recording operation system program data, image data, audio data, game data including various program data, and the like. The recording medium 10 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) cassette, an optical disk, a flexible disk, or the like, and stores operating system program data, game data, and the like. The recording medium 10 also includes a card type memory, and this card type memory is mainly used for storing various game parameters at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted. The RAM 12 is used for temporarily storing various data read from the recording medium 10 and temporarily recording the processing results from the control unit 1. The RAM 12 stores various data and address data indicating the storage position of the various data, and can be read / written by designating an arbitrary address.

  The image display unit 3 is provided mainly for outputting image data written in the RAM 12 by the image processor 9 or image data read from the recording medium 10 as an image. The image display unit 3 includes, for example, a television monitor 20, an interface circuit 21, and a D / A converter (Digital-To-Analog converter) 22. A D / A converter 22 is connected to the television monitor 20, and an interface circuit 21 is connected to the D / A converter 22. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21, where it is converted into an analog image signal. The analog image signal is output as an image to the television monitor 20.

  Here, the image data includes, for example, polygon data and texture data. Polygon data is the coordinate data of vertices constituting a polygon. The texture data is for setting a texture on the polygon, and is composed of texture instruction data and texture color data. The texture instruction data is data for associating polygons and textures, and the texture color data is data for designating the texture color. Here, the polygon data and the texture data are associated with the polygon address data indicating the storage position of each data and the texture address data. In such image data, the signal processor 8 coordinates the polygon data in the three-dimensional space indicated by the polygon address data (three-dimensional polygon data) based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Conversion and perspective projection conversion are performed, and the data is replaced with polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space. Then, a polygon outline is constituted by a plurality of two-dimensional polygon data, and texture data indicated by the texture address data is written in an internal area of the polygon. In this way, an object in which a texture is pasted on each polygon, that is, various characters can be expressed.

  The audio output unit 4 is provided mainly for outputting audio data read from the recording medium 10 as audio. The audio output unit 4 includes, for example, a speaker 13, an amplifier circuit 14, a D / A converter 15, and an interface circuit 16. An amplifier circuit 14 is connected to the speaker 13, a D / A converter 15 is connected to the amplifier circuit 14, and an interface circuit 16 is connected to the D / A converter 15. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16, where it is converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 14 and output from the speaker 13 as audio. The audio data includes, for example, ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data. In the case of ADPCM data, sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above. In the case of PCM data, by converting the PCM data into ADPCM data in the RAM 12, the sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above.

  The operation input unit 5 mainly includes a controller 17, an operation information interface circuit 18, and an interface circuit 19. An operation information interface circuit 18 is connected to the controller 17, and an interface circuit 19 is connected to the operation information interface circuit 18. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 19.

  The controller 17 is an operation device used by the player to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal according to the operation of the player to the CPU 7. The controller 17 includes a first button 17a, a second button 17b, a third button 17c, a fourth button 17d, an up key 17U, a down key 17D, a left key 17L, a right key 17R, and an L1 button 17L1, L2. A button 17L2, an R1 button 17R1, an R2 button 17R2, a start button 17e, a select button 17f, a left stick 17SL and a right stick 17SR are provided.

  The up direction key 17U, the down direction key 17D, the left direction key 17L, and the right direction key 17R are used, for example, to give the CPU 7 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 20. .

  The start button 17e is used when instructing the CPU 7 to load a game program from the recording medium 10.

  The select button 17f is used when instructing the CPU 7 to make various selections for the game program loaded from the recording medium 10.

  The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are stick type controllers having substantially the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick type controller has an upright stick. The stick is configured to be tiltable from an upright position around the fulcrum in a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right. The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR pass through the operation information interface circuit 18 and the interface circuit 19 with the values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate having the upright position as the origin as operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To the CPU 7.

  The first button 17a, the second button 17b, the third button 17c, the fourth button 17d, the L1 button 17L1, the L2 button 17L2, the R1 button 17R1, and the R2 button 17R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 10. Various functions are allocated.

  Each button and each key of the controller 17 except for the left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It is an on / off switch that turns off.

  The schematic operation of the home video game apparatus having the above configuration will be described below. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the game system 1 is turned on, the CPU 7 reads image data, audio data, and a program from the recording medium 10 based on the operating system stored in the recording medium 10. Read data. Some or all of the read image data, audio data, and program data are stored in the RAM 12. Then, the CPU 7 issues a command to the image data and sound data stored in the RAM 12 based on the program data stored in the RAM 12.

  In the case of image data, based on a command from the CPU 7, first, the signal processor 8 performs character position calculation and light source calculation in a three-dimensional space. Next, the image processor 9 performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result of the signal processor 8. Then, the image data written in the RAM 12 is supplied to the D / A converter 17 via the interface circuit 13. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter 17. The image data is supplied to the television monitor 20 and displayed as an image.

  In the case of audio data, first, the signal processor 8 generates and processes audio data based on a command from the CPU 7. Here, processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition is performed on the audio data, for example. Next, the audio data is output from the signal processor 8 and supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is converted into an analog audio signal. The audio data is output as audio from the speaker 13 via the amplifier circuit 14.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed on the game machine 1 is, for example, a baseball game. The game machine 1 can display the state of the player character on the television monitor 20 in the baseball game. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a major role in the present invention.

  The 1st characteristic data recognition means 50 is provided with the function to make the control part 1 recognize the 1st characteristic data which shows the 1st characteristic of a player character. Specifically, the first characteristic data recognizing means 50 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to recognize first characteristic data indicating subjective characteristics of the player character in the baseball game. In the first characteristic data recognizing means 50, the first characteristic data indicating the subjective characteristic of the player character in the baseball game is recognized by the control unit 1.

  With this means, the control unit 1 recognizes the first characteristic data indicating the height of the pride etc. of the player character in the baseball game. Specifically, first characteristic data indicating the height of a pride or the like of a player character in a baseball game is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. Then, the first characteristic data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. When the process for changing the first characteristic data is executed by the CPU 7 based on the command issued from the CPU 7, the changed first characteristic data is stored in the RAM 12 after the process is completed. Then, the changed first characteristic data is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The 2nd characteristic data recognition means 51 is provided with the function to make the control part 1 recognize the 2nd characteristic data which shows the 2nd characteristic of a player character. In detail, the 2nd characteristic data recognition means 51 is provided with the function which makes the control part 1 recognize the 2nd characteristic data which shows the objective characteristic with respect to a player character in a baseball game. In the second characteristic data recognizing means 51, the control part 1 recognizes second characteristic data indicating objective characteristics for the player character in the baseball game.

  With this means, the control unit 1 recognizes the second characteristic data indicating the height of the player character such as ability and age in the baseball game. Specifically, the second characteristic data indicating the height of the player character such as ability and age in the baseball game is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. Then, the second characteristic data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. Further, when the CPU 7 executes a process for changing the second characteristic data based on an instruction issued from the CPU 7, the changed second characteristic data is stored in the RAM 12 after the process is completed. Then, the changed second characteristic data is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The requested degree data calculating means 52 causes the control unit 1 to execute a process for calculating requested degree data indicating the degree of the player character's request based on at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data. It has a function. Specifically, the request level data calculation means 52 calculates request level data indicating the degree of subjective request of the player character based on at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data. A function for causing the control unit 1 to execute processing is provided. More specifically, the request level data calculating unit 52 indicates the request level indicating the subjective request level of the player character according to the size of at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data. A function is provided for causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of calculating request level data so that the data becomes large.

  In the request level data calculation means 52, a process of calculating request level data indicating the degree of subjective request of the player character based on at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data is controlled. It is executed by part 1. Specifically, the request level data calculation means 52 requests level data indicating the subjective level of the player character according to the size of at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data. Is calculated by the control unit 1 so that the required degree data is calculated.

  In this means, the process of calculating the request degree data indicating the request degree of the player character for appointment (the appointment request degree) based on at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data is the control unit 1. It is executed by. Specifically, in this means, the request level data is calculated so that the request level data indicating the required request level increases according to the size of at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data. Processing to be performed is executed by the control unit 1.

  Specifically, the request level data is calculated based on an evaluation formula for evaluating the request level data so that the request level data indicating the required request level increases as the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data increase. Processing is executed by the CPU 7. Note that the evaluation formula for evaluating the request data is defined in advance in the game program, and is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded.

  The event execution means 53 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to issue a command for executing a game event in the baseball game and causing the control unit 1 to execute a process for controlling the game event. In the event execution means 53, a command for executing a game event in the baseball game is issued from the control unit 1, and a process for controlling the game event is executed by the control unit 1.

  In this means, a command for executing a game event in a baseball game is issued from the control unit 1, and a process for controlling the game event is executed by the control unit 1. Specifically, when a command for starting a game event is issued from the CPU 7, the game event is executed while being controlled by the CPU 7. A match event is an event in which two teams battle each other.

  For example, this game event is controlled and executed by the CPU 7 based on the order of the player character of each team, the usage method of the player character of each team, and the like set by the player or the AI program (Artificial Intelligence program). . Here, various items displayed on the television monitor 20 are selected based on an operation signal from the operation input unit 5, for example, the controller 17, for the order of the player character of the own team and the usage method of the player character of the own team. Is recognized by the CPU 7. In addition, the CPU 7 recognizes the settings of the AI program as to the order of the player character of the enemy team, the usage method of the player character of the enemy team, and the like.

  The participation rate data calculation unit 54 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to execute processing for setting participation rate data for evaluating the participation rate of the player character with respect to the match event. In the participation rate data calculation means 54, the control unit 1 executes a process of setting participation rate data for evaluating the participation rate of the player character with respect to the match event.

  In this means, the control unit 1 executes a process of setting the degree-of-use data indicating the degree of use of the player character for the game event. Specifically, the player character appointed for the game event is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the CPU 7 executes a process for setting the degree of utilization data indicating the degree of utilization of the player character appointed for the game event. Here, the degree-of-use data of the player character is calculated by evaluating the degree of use of the player character for the game event during the pennant race for each player character. Then, the calculated player character usage data is stored in the RAM 12 and recognized by the CPU 7.

  The tone data calculating means 55 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to execute processing for calculating tone data indicating the state of the player character in the baseball game based on the request degree data. Specifically, the tone data calculation means 55 performs a process of calculating tone data indicating the state of the player character in the baseball game by causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the requested degree data and the utilization degree data. A function to be executed by the control unit 1 is provided.

  In the tone data calculation means 55, the control unit 1 executes a process of calculating tone data indicating the tone of the player character in the baseball game based on the request degree data. Specifically, in the tone data calculation means 55, a process of calculating tone data indicating the tone of the player character in the baseball game by causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the requested degree data and the utilization degree data. It is executed by the control unit 1.

  In this means, the CPU 7 executes the process of calculating the tone data indicating the tone of the player character in the baseball game by causing the CPU 7 to execute a process of comparing the requested degree data and the utilization degree data.

  Specifically, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the request level data is equal to or higher than the utilization level data, and indicates the condition of the player character in the baseball game when it is determined that the request level data is equal to or higher than the utilization level data. Based on the first evaluation formula for evaluating the tone data, processing for calculating the tone data is executed by the CPU 7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the request degree data is less than the utilization degree data, the process of calculating the tone data based on the second evaluation formula that evaluates the tone data indicating the tone of the player character in the baseball game, It is executed by the CPU 7. Note that the evaluation formula for evaluating the tone data is defined in advance in the game program, and is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded.

  The psychological data calculating unit 56 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to execute processing for calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game based on the request degree data. Specifically, the psychological data calculation means 56 calculates psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game by causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the request level data and the degree-of-use data. A function for causing the control unit 1 to execute processing is provided.

  In the psychological data calculation unit 56, the control unit 1 executes processing for calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game based on the request degree data. Specifically, the psychological data calculation means 56 calculates psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game by causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the request level data and the degree-of-use data. Processing is executed by the control unit 1.

  In this means, the CPU 7 executes the process of calculating the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game by causing the CPU 7 to execute a process of comparing the requested degree data and the degree of use data.

  Specifically, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the request level data is equal to or higher than the utilization level data, and when it is determined that the request level data is equal to or higher than the utilization level data, the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game is determined. The CPU 7 executes processing for calculating psychological data based on the first evaluation formula for evaluating the psychological data to be shown. On the other hand, when it is determined that the requested degree data is less than the degree-of-utilization data, the process of calculating the psychological data based on the second evaluation formula for evaluating the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game. , Executed by the CPU 7. An evaluation formula for evaluating psychological data is defined in advance in the game program, and is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded.

  The threshold data recognizing means 57 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to recognize threshold data for reflecting the psychological influence of the player character on the state of the player character. In the threshold data recognizing means 57, threshold data for reflecting the psychological influence of the player character on the state of the player character is recognized by the control unit 1.

  In this means, the CPU 7 recognizes threshold data that serves as a reference when determining the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character. Specifically, the threshold data is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. The threshold data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. Here, first threshold data and second threshold data are prepared as threshold data. That is, the first threshold data and the second threshold data are stored in the RAM 12, and the first threshold data and the second threshold data are recognized by the CPU 7 as the threshold data.

  The tone data correction means 58 has a function of causing the control unit 1 to execute processing for correcting tone data based on psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character. The tone data correction means 58 performs processing for correcting at least one tone data of the tone data of the player character and the tone data of another player character based on the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character. It has a function to be executed. Specifically, the tone data correction means 58 causes the control unit 1 to execute the process of correcting the tone data by causing the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character with the threshold data. It has a function to let you. The tone data correction means 58 causes the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character and the threshold data, thereby at least any of the tone data of the player character and the tone data of other player characters. It has a function of causing the control unit 1 to execute processing for correcting one of the tone data.

  In the tone data correction means 58, the process of correcting at least one of the tone data of the player character and the tone data of the other player character based on the psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character is the control unit 1. It is executed by. Specifically, the tone data correction means 58 causes the control unit 1 to execute a process of comparing psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character with threshold data, thereby adjusting the tone data of the player character and the tone of other player characters. The control unit 1 executes a process of correcting the tone data of at least one of the data.

  In this means, psychological data indicating the psychological state of the player character, and threshold data (first threshold data and second threshold data serving as a reference when determining the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character) ), The CPU 7 executes a process for correcting the tone data of at least one of the player character's tone data and the other player character's tone data.

  Specifically, first, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the psychological data of the player character is less than the second threshold data, and when it is determined that the psychological data of the player character is less than the second threshold data, The CPU 7 executes a process for correcting the tone data based on the first correction formula for correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of the other player characters. Next, whether or not the psychological data of the player character is equal to or higher than the first threshold data is determined by the CPU 7, and if it is determined that the psychological data of the player character is equal to or higher than the first threshold data, the tone data of the player character And CPU7 performs the process which corrects tone data based on the 2nd correction formula which corrects the tone data of at least any one of tone data of other player characters.

  The correction formula for correcting the tone data of at least one of the player character's tone data and the other player character's tone data is defined in advance in the game program, and the RAM 12 is loaded from the recording medium 10 when the game program is loaded. And stored in the RAM 12.

  The tone image display means 59 has a function of displaying an image showing the state of the player character in the baseball game on the television monitor 20 using image data corresponding to the tone data stored in the storage unit 2. Moreover, the tone image display means 59 has a function of displaying an image indicating the state of the player character on the television monitor 20 using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data.

  In the tone image display means 59, an image indicating the state of the player character in the baseball game is displayed on the television monitor 20 using image data corresponding to the tone data stored in the storage unit 2. In the tone image display means 59, an image indicating the state of the player character is displayed on the television monitor 20 using image data corresponding to the corrected tone data.

  In this means, an image for informing the player character of the baseball game (tone notification image) uses image data corresponding to the tone data stored in the RAM 12 or image data corresponding to the corrected tone data. Displayed on the television monitor 20. Here, in order to notify the player character's condition in five stages, five kinds of condition notification images are prepared. That is, image data corresponding to each of the five types of tone notification images is stored in the RAM 12. Then, it is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the tone notification image data corresponding to the tone data or the tone notification image data corresponding to the corrected tone data.

[Processing flow and explanation of the tone adjustment system that adjusts the tone of the baseball player character]
Next, specific contents of the tone adjustment system for adjusting the tone of the baseball player character will be described. The processing flow of the tone adjustment system for adjusting the tone of the baseball player character shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 will also be described at the same time.

  When the baseball game program is loaded into the game machine body, the baseball game program is executed based on a command from the CPU 7. Then, a mode selection screen that allows the player to select a desired mode is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data for the mode selection screen. When a desired mode is selected on the mode selection screen by operating the controller 17, a program corresponding to the selected mode is executed based on a command from the CPU 7. In this manner, the player can select a desired mode, and a program corresponding to the selected mode can be executed on the game machine.

  Here, for example, a pennant mode in which a player takes the position of a manager and fights a pennant race, a battle mode in which a player can enjoy a match of one game, and the like are prepared. Then, the player selects a desired mode from these various modes. In the following, specific contents of the tone adjustment system will be described by taking as an example a case where a pennant mode in which the player is in a managerial position fighting a pennant race is selected on the mode selection screen.

  Subsequently, when the pennant mode is selected on the mode selection screen, a program for the pennant mode is executed based on a command from the CPU 7 (S1). Then, when the program for the pennant mode is executed, a team selection screen for selecting a team to be assigned by the player (own team) is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data for the team selection screen. Is done. When the player operates the controller 17 to select a desired team on the team selection screen, the player character belonging to the selected team is recognized by the CPU 7 (S2).

  Here, the plurality of teams displayed on the team selection screen are identified by the CPU 7 based on the team identification data T. For example, when 6 teams from team A to team F are displayed on the team selection screen, when team A is selected from the 6 teams, a process of assigning a numerical value “1” to identification data T for team A is performed. It is executed by the CPU 7. Similarly, when any one team from Team B to Team F is selected, the CPU 7 executes a process of assigning any numerical value (natural number) of the numerical values “2 to 6” to the team identification data T. The If such processing is executed, the CPU 7 can be made to recognize the own team by referring the CPU 7 to the value of the team identification data T as necessary.

  Further, the player characters belonging to the own team are identified by the CPU 7 based on the identification data L (T) for the player characters. For example, when A team is selected on the team selection screen, the CPU 7 recognizes the player character belonging to the A team by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the value of the identification data L (1) for the player character belonging to the A team. Is done. Similarly, when any one team from the B team to the F team is selected on the team selection screen, the CPU 7 recognizes the value of the identification data L (T) for the player character belonging to the own team, A player character belonging to the own team is identified by the CPU 7.

  For example, when the number of player characters that can belong to one team is 50 (names), the CPU 7 sets natural numbers from “1” to “50” in the identification data L (T) for player characters belonging to the team. Assigned. By causing the CPU 7 to recognize the numerical values from “1” to “50” assigned to the identification data L (T) for the player character, the CPU 7 can identify the player character belonging to the own team. For example, by causing the CPU 7 to recognize the value of the player character identification data L (1), the CPU 7 can identify the player character belonging to the team A.

  Subsequently, after the player character of the own team is recognized by the CPU 7, a player registration screen for selecting a player character to be registered in one army is displayed on the television monitor 20 using image data for the player registration screen. Is displayed. On the player registration screen, 25 player characters can be registered as one military player. On this player registration screen, by operating the controller 17, 25 desired player characters are selected and registered as one military player (S3). Here, for example, the CPU 7 recognizes the value of identification data L (T) for 25 (name) player characters selected as one army player on the player registration screen. The player character is recognized by the CPU 7.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 recognizes first characteristic data P (n) indicating the height of the pride etc. of each player character in the baseball game (S4). In the baseball game, second characteristic data (second characteristic data N (n) for ability and second characteristic data A (n) for age) indicating the height of the ability and age of the player character is stored in the CPU 7. Recognized (S5). For example, when the pennant trace is executed for the first time, the CPU 7 executes processing for assigning initial values as initial conditions to the first characteristic data P (n) and the second characteristic data N (n), A (n) for each player character. Is done. Then, the values assigned to the first characteristic data P (n) and the second characteristic data N (n), A (n) are recognized by the CPU 7.

  The second characteristic data N (n) for ability is changed at any time during the pennant race according to the level of activity of the player character in the game event. At this time, the changed second characteristic data N (n) for the ability is recognized by the CPU 7 as the second characteristic data N (n) for the new ability.

  The initial value for each player character is defined in advance in the game program. This initial value is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded, and is stored in the RAM 12. Here, an example is shown in which an initial value for each player character is defined in advance in the game program, but the initial value for each player character is randomized by generating a random number when the pennant mode is started. You may make it set to.

  Subsequently, request level data K (n) indicating the request level of the player character using at least one of the first characteristic data P (n) and the second characteristic data N (n) and A (n). Based on the first evaluation formula for evaluating the player character, the CPU 7 executes a process of calculating the request character data K (n) of the player character (S6). When the request level data K (n) of the player character is calculated, the calculated request level data K (n) is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The first evaluation formula for evaluating the requirement data K (n) used here is defined in advance in the game program, and is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. This first evaluation formula is generally described as the following formula (1). For example, here, the following expression (2) is used as the first evaluation expression.

First evaluation formula: K (n) = f (P (n), N (n), A (n)), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (1)
First evaluation formula: K (n) = α1 · P (n) + α2 · N (n) + α3 · A (n), α1, α2, and α3 are positive integers, and n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (2)
In the first evaluation expression (expression (2)) for evaluating the required degree data K (n), at least one of the first characteristic data P (n) and the second characteristic data N (n), A (n) When one data becomes large, the requirement data K (n) of the player character becomes large. For example, in the first evaluation formula, when at least any one of the pride of the player character, the ability of the player character, and the age of the player character is increased, the required degree of the player character is also increased. The request degree data K (n) is standardized so as to be a positive integer from “0.0” to “1.0”.

  The first evaluation formula is used to evaluate the degree of request for appointment of a baseball player in the real world as the degree of request for appointment of a baseball player character in the game world. For this reason, the form of the formula, the order, and the various coefficients in the first evaluation formula shown in the formula (2) may be appropriately changed according to the actual situation. That is, the first evaluation expression only needs to satisfy the function of the expression (1), and is not necessarily the expression (2).

  Subsequently, tone data C (n) indicating the state of each player character in the baseball game is recognized by the CPU 7 (S7). Also, psychological data S (n) indicating the psychological state of each player character in the baseball game is recognized by the CPU 7 (S8). For example, when the pennant trace is executed for the first time, the CPU 7 executes a process of assigning initial values as initial conditions to the tone data C (n) and the psychological data S (n) for each player character. Then, the CPU 7 recognizes the data assigned to the tone data C (n) and the psychological data S (n). Here, real numbers from “1” to “100” are assigned by the CPU 7 to the tone data C (n). In addition, any real number from “−100” to “100” is assigned by the CPU 7 to the psychological data S (n).

  The initial value is defined in advance in the game program. This initial value is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded, and is stored in the RAM 12. Here, an example is shown in which an initial value for each player character is defined in advance in the game program, but the initial value for each player character is randomized by generating a random number when the pennant mode is started. You may make it set to.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 recognizes threshold data I that serves as a reference when determining the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character (S9). Here, as the threshold data I, the first threshold data I1 and the second threshold data I2 are stored in the RAM 12. A numerical value “90” is assigned by the CPU 7 to the first threshold data I1, and a numerical value “−90” is assigned by the CPU 7 to the second threshold data I2. The CPU 7 recognizes the value of the first threshold data I1 (I1 = 90) and the value of the second threshold data I2 (I2 = −90).

  Subsequently, a player information screen for confirming information of player characters registered in one army is displayed on the television monitor 20 using image data for the player information screen (S10). On the player information screen, information on player characters registered as one military player can be confirmed. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to confirm the fatigue level information, the tone management information, the injury information, the experience value information, etc. of the player character registered as one military player separately for the pitcher and the fielder. It has become. For example, when the tone management button is selected by operating the controller 17, the tone management information of the player character registered as one military player is displayed on the television monitor 20. In this tone management information, the name of each player character and the tone of each player character are displayed on the television monitor 20 in a list format.

  In particular, the tone notification image 70 indicating the tone of each player character is expressed using five types of icon images as shown in FIG. As the icon images indicating the tone of each player character, five types of “perfect” 70a, “good” 70b, “normal” 70c, “bad” 70d, and “bad” 70e are prepared. From these five types of icon images, the CPU 7 recognizes an icon image corresponding to the tone data C (n) of each player character. For example, the correspondence between the tone data C (n) of each player character and the icon image is defined in advance in the game program. This correspondence is, for example, as shown in the image selection table in FIG. Based on the image selection table, the CPU 7 recognizes icon image image data M (n) corresponding to the tone data C (n) of each player character. Then, a command for supplying the icon image data M (n) to the television monitor 20 is issued from the CPU 7, and the icon image is displayed on the television monitor 20.

  By looking at the icon image displayed on the television monitor 20 in this way, the player (director) can easily grasp the tone of each player character, and the player character's tone is used as a reference for how to use the player character. Can be.

  Subsequently, various arrangement instruction screens for instructing instructions relating to the arrangement at the game event during the pennant trace are displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data (not shown). Then, by operating the controller 17 on this allocation instruction screen, settings relating to the allocation such as the order of the player character of the own team and the usage method of the player character of the own team are performed. Recognized by the CPU 7 (S11). And if the command for performing the game event in a baseball game is issued from the control part 1, the process which controls a game event will be performed by the control part 1 (S12). Specifically, when a command for starting a game event is issued from the CPU 7, a game event in which the player's team and the enemy team battle each other is executed while being controlled by the CPU 7.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 7 recognizes an event end command indicating that the control of the match event has ended, the CPU 7 executes a process for calculating result data indicating the result of the match event, and the match event result data is stored in the RAM 12. The result data stored and stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. The result data of the game event includes usage data KY (n) indicating the degree of use of each player character for the game event. This degree-of-use data KY (n) indicates to the CPU 7 the ratio of the number of game events D (n) in which each player character is appointed to the number of finished game events DT (= natural number from “1” to “144”). It is obtained by calculating. The ratio calculated in this way is stored in the RAM 12 as usage data KY (n) (= D (n) / DT) and recognized by the CPU 7 (S13).

  Subsequently, a process for calculating tone data C (n) indicating the tone of the player character in the baseball game by causing the CPU 7 to execute a process of comparing the requested degree data K (n) and the utilization degree data KY (n). Is executed by the CPU 7. At this time, the CPU 7 also executes processing for calculating psychological data S (n) indicating the psychological state of the player character in the baseball game.

  Specifically, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the request degree data K (n) is less than the utilization degree data KY (n) (S15). When it is determined that the required degree data K (n) is less than the utilization degree data KY (n) (when K (n) <KY (n): Yes in S15), the player character's condition in the baseball game The CPU 7 executes a process of calculating the tone data C (n) based on the second evaluation formula (Equation (4-1) shown below) for evaluating the tone data C (n) indicating (S16). . When the tone data C (n) is calculated, the calculated tone data C (n) is recognized by the CPU 7. Moreover, the process which calculates psychological data S (n) based on the 4th evaluation formula (Formula (6-1) shown below) which evaluates the psychological data S (n) which shows the psychological state of the player character in a baseball game. Is executed by the CPU 7 (S17). When the psychological data S (n) is calculated, the calculated psychological data S (n) is recognized by the CPU 7. The tone data C (n) and psychological data S (n) calculated as described above are stored in the RAM 12.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the required degree data K (n) is equal to or greater than the utilization degree data KY (n) (when K (n) ≧ KY (n): No in S15), the player character in the baseball game Based on the third evaluation formula (formula (4-2) shown below) for evaluating the tone data C (n) indicating the tone, processing for calculating the tone data C (n) is executed by the CPU 7 (S18). ). When the tone data C (n) is calculated, the calculated tone data C (n) is recognized by the CPU 7. Moreover, the process which calculates psychological data S (n) based on the 5th evaluation formula (Formula (6-2) shown below) which evaluates the psychological data S (n) which shows the psychological state of the player character in a baseball game. Is executed by the CPU 7 (S19). When the psychological data S (n) is calculated, the calculated psychological data S (n) is recognized by the CPU 7. The tone data C (n) and psychological data S (n) calculated as described above are stored in the RAM 12.

  In baseball in the real world, when a player uses more than a player's request in a daily game (Yes in S15), generally, the player's condition increases and the player's psychological state improves. On the other hand, when only appointment less than a player's request | requirement is performed in a daily game (in the case of No in S15), generally a player's condition falls and a player's psychological state worsens. The processes from step 15 to step 19 are executed so that the player's condition and the psychological state of the player in the real world baseball can be reproduced in the baseball game.

  Evaluation formulas for evaluating the tone data C (n) used here (second evaluation formula, third evaluation formula) and evaluation formulas for evaluating psychological data S (n) (fourth evaluation formula, fifth evaluation formula) Is preliminarily defined in the game program, and is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. These evaluation formulas are generally described as the following formula (3) or formula (5). For example, the following expression (4) is used as the second evaluation expression and the third evaluation expression. And as a 4th evaluation formula and a 5th evaluation formula, the following (6) formula is used.

Second evaluation formula / third evaluation formula: C (n) = f (C (n), E (n)), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (3)
Second evaluation formula: C (n) = C (n) + E1 (n), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (4-1)
Third evaluation formula: C (n) = C (n) −E2 (n), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (4-2)
Fourth evaluation formula and fifth evaluation formula: S (n) = f (S (n), F (n)), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (5)
Fourth evaluation formula: S (n) = S (n) + F1 (n), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (6-1)
Fifth evaluation formula: S (n) = S (n) −F2 (n), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (6-2)
Here, the tone data C (n) takes a real number from “1” to “100”, and the psychological data S (n) takes a real number from “−100” to “100”. E1 (n) and E2 (n) are fluctuation values of the tone data of each player character. F1 (n) and F2 (n) are fluctuation values of psychological data of each player character. Also, a predetermined value, for example, a positive integer value is assigned by the CPU 7 to E1 (n), E2 (n), F1 (n), and F2 (n). In E1 (n), E2 (n), F1 (n), and F2 (n), values defined in advance for each player character are set.

  The second evaluation formula and the third evaluation formula are for correcting the condition of the player character in accordance with the relationship between the manager player character's degree of appointment and the player character's degree of requirement for appointment. The fourth evaluation formula and the fifth evaluation formula are for correcting the psychological state of the player character in accordance with the relationship between the manager player character's degree of appointment and the player character's degree of demand for appointment. In addition, the second to fifth evaluation formulas described above need only satisfy formula (3) or formula (5), and need not necessarily be formula (4) or formula (6). That is, the form of the formula, the order, and various coefficients in the second to fifth evaluation formulas shown in the formula (4) or the formula (6) may be appropriately changed according to the actual situation.

  Subsequently, psychological data S (n) indicating the psychological state of the player character, and threshold data I (first threshold data I1) serving as a reference when determining the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character And the second threshold value data I2) are executed by the CPU 7 so that at least one of the tone data C (n) of the player character and the tone data C (n) of the other player character Processing for correcting (n) is executed by the CPU 7. The tone data C (n) corrected in this way is stored in the RAM 12.

  Specifically, first, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the second threshold data I2 (S20). When it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the second threshold data I2 (S (n) <− 90: Yes in S19), the psychological data S (n) is the second threshold value. The other player character of an age younger than the age of the player character determined to be less than the data I2 is recognized by the CPU 7 (S21).

  Here, for example, the second characteristic data A (n) for the age of the A player character is the second characteristic data A (m) for the age of the B player character different from the A player character (m is from 1 to 25) It is determined by the CPU 7 whether or not it is larger than a natural number of m ≠ n). The second characteristic data A (n) for the age of the A player character is different from the second characteristic data A (m) for the age of the B player character different from the A player character (m is a natural number from 1 to 25, If it is determined by the CPU 7 that it is greater than m ≠ n) (A (n)> A (m)), the second characteristic data A for age (A (n) smaller than the second characteristic data A (n) for player A's age) The B player character having m) (a player character younger than the A player character) is recognized by the CPU 7.

  Then, based on the first correction formula, the CPU 7 performs a process of correcting at least one of the tone data C (n) of the player character's tone data C (n) and the tone data C (n) of other player characters. It is executed by. Here, the CPU 7 executes a process of correcting the tone data C (n) of other player characters based on the first correction formula. For example, the CPU 7 executes a process of correcting the tone data C (n) of the B player character (a player character younger than the A player character) based on the first correction formula (S22).

  In step 21 (S21), when it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the second threshold data I2 (S (n) <-90: Yes in S19), the psychological data S Only other player characters of an age younger than the age of the player character for which (n) is determined to be less than the second threshold data I2 are recognized by the CPU 7. However, when it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the second threshold data I2 (S (n) <-90: Yes in S19), the psychological data S (n) is the second threshold value. A player character (A player character) determined to be less than the data I2, and other player characters (aged younger than the age of the player character whose psychological data S (n) is determined to be less than the second threshold data I2 ( B player character) may be recognized by the CPU 7. In this case, in step 22 (S22), not only the tone data of the B player character but also the tone data of the A player character are corrected.

  Next, it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is greater than or equal to the second threshold data I2 (S (n) ≧ −90: No in S19), and the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is The CPU 7 determines whether or not the first threshold data I1 or more (S23). If it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of the player character is equal to or greater than the first threshold data I1 (S (n) ≧ 90: Yes in S23), the player character's condition is based on the second correction formula. Processing for correcting at least one of the tone data C (n) of the data C (n) and the tone data C (n) of another player character is executed by the CPU 7. Here, when it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of the player character is greater than or equal to the first threshold data I1 (S (n) ≧ 90), the psychological data S (n) is based on the second correction formula. A process of correcting the tone data C (n) of the player character determined to be equal to or greater than the first threshold data I1 is executed by the CPU 7 (S24).

  In baseball in the real world, the psychological state worsens when dissatisfaction accumulates, and the psychological state improves when dissatisfaction decreases. For example, if the psychological state of a player with baseball in the real world deteriorates and the dissatisfaction of this player explodes (Yes in S20), the dissatisfaction of this player results in distraction of the young player There are many cases. In addition, when the psychological state of a player with baseball in the real world becomes too good (in the case of Yes in S23), the player may get too tired and fall out of luck and the player may fall into a slump. In this way, the processing from step 20 to step 25 is executed so that the change in the player's tone that can occur in baseball in the real world can also be reproduced in the baseball game.

  The correction formulas (first correction formula and second correction formula) used here are defined in advance in the game program, and are supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. These correction formulas are generally described as the following formula (7) or formula (9). For example, the following formula (8) is used as the first correction formula. Then, the following formula (10) is used as the second correction formula.

First correction formula: C (n) = f (C (n), G (n)), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (7)
First correction formula: C (n) = C (n) −G (n), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (8)
Second correction formula: C (n) = f (C (n), H (n)), n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (9)
Second correction formula: C (n) = C (n) −H (n), where n is a natural number from 1 to 25. ... (10)
Here, G (n) is a correction for correcting the tone data C (n) of another player character different from the player character whose psychological data S (n) is determined to be less than the second threshold data I2. Value. H (n) is a correction value for correcting the tone data C (n) of the player character that is determined that the psychological data S (n) is equal to or greater than the first threshold data I1. G (n) and H (n) take positive integers, and G (n) and H (n) are set to values defined in advance for each player character.

  The first correction formula and the second correction formula are for reflecting the influence of the psychological state of the player character on the tone of the player character in the tone data of the player character. Moreover, the 1st correction formula and the 2nd correction formula shown above should just satisfy (7) Formula or (9) Formula, and do not necessarily need to be (8) Formula or (10) Formula. That is, the form, order, and various coefficients of the formulas in the first correction formula and the second correction formula shown in the formula (8) or the formula (10) may be appropriately changed according to the actual situation.

  The tone data C (n) corrected in this way is stored in the RAM 12 and recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the image data M (n) corresponding to the corrected tone data C (n) stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7 based on the image selection table shown in FIG. 4 (S25).

Then, when the tone management information on the player information screen is displayed next, an icon image (tone notification image) 70 indicating the tone of the player character is displayed on the television monitor 20 by using the corrected image data. Is displayed. For example, before a next season starts after a certain season ends, the steps after step 3 (S3) are executed again. Then, in step 10, an icon image (tone notification image) 70 indicating the tone of the corrected player character is displayed on the television monitor 20 by using the corrected image data.

When it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the first threshold data I1 (S (n) <90: No in S23), the player character's condition is based on the second correction formula. The process for correcting the data C (n) is not executed by the CPU 7. That is, when it is determined that the psychological data S (n) of a certain player character is less than the first threshold data I1 (S (n) <90: No in S23), the player character's tone data C (n) is corrected. The process to be performed is not executed by the CPU 7, and step 26 (S26) is executed again.

Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not a predetermined number of game events have been executed (S26). For example, the CPU 7 determines whether 144 game events (144 games) have been executed. If the CPU 7 determines that 144 game events (144 games) have been executed (Yes in S26), the season results are displayed on the television monitor 20 based on the result data of the game events throughout the season ( S27).
On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that 144 game events (144 games) have not been executed (No in S26), Step 12 (S12) is executed again.

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the three seasons of the pennant trace have ended (S28). If the pennant trace for three seasons has not ended (No in S28), step 3 (S3) is re-executed. Then, by using the image data M (n) recognized in step 25 (S25) at the stage of step 10, an icon image (tone notification image) 70 indicating the tone of the corrected player character is displayed on the television. It is displayed on the monitor 20. When the pennant trace for three seasons is completed (Yes in S28) and the CPU 7 issues an instruction to end the program for the pennant mode, the CPU 7 executes various processes for ending the pennant mode. Is done. When this process ends, an image indicating the end of the pennant mode is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data (S29).

  When the above-described baseball player character tone adjustment system is realized, it is possible to reproduce in the game world a real-world event in which the player's tone and the player's psychological state change in accordance with the manager's player usage. In addition, it is possible to reproduce in the game world a real world event in which the player's tone changes according to the change in the player's psychological state. Furthermore, to reproduce in the game world a real-world event that a change in the tone or psychological state of a player also affects a change in the tone or psychological state of another player other than that player Can do.

[Other Embodiments]
(A) In the above embodiment, an example of using a home video game apparatus as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. However, the game apparatus is not limited to the above embodiment, and a monitor is separately provided. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device configured in a body, a game device in which a monitor is integrated, a personal computer functioning as a game device by executing a game program, a workstation, and the like.

  (B) The present invention includes a program for executing the game as described above and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

1 is a basic configuration diagram of a video game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram for demonstrating the function which the said video game device has. The figure for demonstrating the image for a tone alert | report of each player character displayed on the television monitor of the baseball game. An image selection table for selecting image data corresponding to the tone data. The flowchart (the 1) for demonstrating a tone adjustment system. The flowchart for explaining a tone adjustment system (the 2).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 3 Image display part 5 Operation input part 7 CPU
17 controller 20 television monitor 50 first characteristic data recognition means 51 second characteristic data recognition means 52 requirement data calculation means 53 event execution means 54 participation rate data calculation means 55 tone data calculation means 56 psychological data calculation means 57 threshold data recognition Means 58 Tone data correction means 59 Tone image display means 70 Tone notification image, icon image P (n) First characteristic data N (n), A (n) Second characteristic data K (n) Required degree data C (n ) Tone data S (n) Psychological data KY (n) Appointment degree data M (n) Image data corresponding to tone data I, I1, I2 Threshold data

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In the control part of the computer that can realize a game that can display the character state on the monitor,
A first characteristic data recognition function for recognizing first characteristic data stored in a storage unit and indicating first characteristic data of the character in the game;
Stored in the storage unit, a second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristics for the character in the game, and the second characteristic data recognition function of recognizing,
A process of calculating request level data indicating a degree of subjective request of the character using a predetermined evaluation formula including the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit is executed. and the degree of requested data calculation function to be,
A request target data setting function for executing a process of setting request target data indicating a subject of a subjective request of the character;
The state of the character in the game is executed by performing a process of comparing the magnitude relationship between the value of the request degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the request target data, and using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation A tone data calculation function for executing a process for calculating tone data indicating
Psychology for executing psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the request level data and the value of the request target data Data calculation function,
A process of correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of another character is executed using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit and the tone data correction function that,
A tone image display function for displaying an image indicating the state of the character in the game on a monitor using image data corresponding to the tone data after correction stored in a storage unit;
A game program to make it happen. In the control part of the computer,
An event execution function for issuing a command for executing an event in the game and executing a process for controlling the event;
Further realized,
In the request target data setting function, a process of setting utilization data indicating the ratio of the number of events that appointed the character to the number of completed events is executed ,
In the tone data calculation function, a process of comparing the value of the requested degree data stored in the storage unit with the value of the utilization degree data is executed, and a predetermined evaluation formula is used to calculate the character of the character in the game. Execute the process of calculating the tone data indicating the state,
In the psychological data calculation function, a process of comparing the requested degree data with the utilitarian data using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the requested degree data and the value of the utilitarian data And calculating psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula according to the magnitude relationship between the value of the requested degree data and the value of the utilitarian data. Run ,
The game program according to claim 1. In the control part of the computer,
A threshold data recognition function for recognizing threshold data stored in a storage unit for reflecting a psychological influence on the character in the state of the character;
Further realized,
In the tone data correction function, the process of comparing the value of the psychological data and the value of the threshold data is executed , using a predetermined correction formula according to the psychological data stored in the storage unit, Execute the process to correct the tone data,
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. In the request level data calculation function, the subjective request of the character is determined according to the size of at least one of the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit. as demanding data indicating the degree increases, a process of calculating the degree of requested data, performing,
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A game device capable of executing a game capable of displaying a character state on a monitor,
The control unit of the game device
Stored in the storage unit, the first characteristic data indicating the subjective characteristics which the character has in the game, and the first characteristic data recognition means for recognizing,
Stored in the storage unit, a second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristics for the character in the game, and the second characteristic data recognition means for recognizing,
A process of calculating request level data indicating a degree of subjective request of the character using a predetermined evaluation formula including the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit is executed. Request degree data calculation means to perform ,
Request target data setting means for executing a process of setting request target data indicating a target of a subjective request of the character;
The state of the character in the game is executed by performing a process of comparing the magnitude relationship between the value of the request degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the request target data, and using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation Tone data calculation means for executing the process of calculating tone data indicating
Psychology for executing psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the request level data and the value of the request target data Data calculation means;
A process of correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of another character is executed using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit and the tone data correction means that,
A tone image display means for displaying an image indicating the state of the character in the game on a monitor using image data corresponding to the tone data after correction stored in a storage unit;
A game device comprising: A game control method for controlling a game capable of displaying a character state on a monitor by a computer,
The control unit of the computer
Stored in the storage unit, the first characteristic data indicating the subjective characteristics which the character has in the game, and the first characteristic data recognition step recognizes,
Stored in the storage unit, a second characteristic data indicating the objective characteristics for the character in the game, and the second characteristic data recognition step recognizes,
A process of calculating request level data indicating a degree of subjective request of the character using a predetermined evaluation formula including the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data stored in the storage unit is executed. a degree of requested data calculating step of,
A request target data setting step for executing a process of setting request target data indicating a subject of a subjective request of the character;
The state of the character in the game is executed by performing a process of comparing the magnitude relationship between the value of the request degree data stored in the storage unit and the value of the request target data, and using a predetermined evaluation formula for tone calculation A tone data calculation step for executing a process of calculating tone data indicating
Psychology for executing psychological data indicating the psychological state of the character in the game using a predetermined evaluation formula corresponding to the magnitude relationship between the value of the request level data and the value of the request target data A data calculation step;
A process of correcting the tone data of at least one of the tone data of the character and the tone data of another character is executed using a predetermined correction formula corresponding to the psychological data stored in the storage unit A tone data correction step to perform ,
A tone image display step of displaying an image indicating the state of the character in the game on a monitor using image data corresponding to the tone data after correction stored in the storage unit;
Game control method to execute .

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