JP4698828B2 - GAME DEVICE, GAME PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM CONTAINING THE GAME PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a game device constituted by a computer or specific hardware, which displays a plurality of characters on a display screen, and advances a game by allowing a player to select a character's action form. The present invention relates to a game program for realizing such a game and a recording medium on which the game program is recorded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the virtual world of the game on the screen of a computer or TV device, the player manipulates the characters appearing in the game by inputting commands using operating means such as a controller, and progressing through a preset story Various games are available. Such a game is generally called “RPG” (Role Playing Game).
[0003]
Such an RPG includes a battle scene in which a character operated by a player (hereinafter referred to as a “main character”) and an enemy character controlled by a computer are included. It is generally known to acquire money and advance the story while raising the character level.
[0004]
In this type of RPG battle scene, the attack performed by the main character is uniquely determined by the setting of the ability according to the level of the main character and the attack power according to the possessed item (weapon, magic, etc.). The behavior mode of the subsequent character is automatically processed according to the character behavior control algorithm included in the game program by the computer based on the selected command.
[0005]
However, in an RPG equipped with such a battle scene, a large number of battles must be repeated until the ending, and at the end of the game, the player may become tired and lose concentration or become bored. For this reason, for example, after the player selects an “attack” command, if the main character performs a button operation in a timely manner when attacking an enemy character, the effect of the attack is greater than when no operation is performed. Such a method is considered. In addition, after the player selects the “attack” command, a pseudo slot machine is displayed on the display screen, and if the rotation of the reel is stopped at an appropriate timing, a method of increasing the effect of the attack is also considered. .
[0006]
Some characters have a concept of “status” representing their state. An abnormal state called "Status Abnormality" is generated by the environment around the main character or attacks by enemy characters, etc., and by adding some inconvenience to the main character, changes are made to the battle scene that tends to be monotonous . As the types of the “status abnormality”, a “poison” abnormality status, a “pexification” abnormality status, and the like are generally known. The “poison” abnormality status is an abnormality status in which the physical strength of the character is automatically reduced every turn when the main character takes action when receiving magic from an enemy or receiving an attack with a predetermined item. In addition, the "Issification" abnormal status is an abnormal status that makes it impossible to enter commands when the character is set like a stone when it receives magic from an enemy or is attacked by a predetermined item. .
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the method of increasing the effect of the attack by the above button operation, the timing of the button operation is uniform, and for the player who knows this operation, only a certain operation is repeated. At the end, the player gets bored. Further, in the method using the pseudo slot machine, the display form of the variable display is uniform, so that the change is scarce.
[0008]
Further, even when “status” is set, means for eliminating “status abnormality” are uniformly set according to predetermined conditions, and there are few aspects such as technical intervention on the player side, and the battle is repeated. As a result, there was a tendency for slack in the battle scene. Here, the technical intervention on the player side means that, for example, when a magic that causes a status abnormality is applied, if the player performs a good operation, the probability of the status becoming abnormal decreases, or a recovery item is used. In other words, if a poor operation is performed, the player's operation technique is closely linked to the game content, such as the effect being halved.
[0009]
An object of the present invention is to improve a player's technical intervention in a game such as RPG and enhance the interest of the whole game, a program for realizing the game when the device is configured by a computer, and the like It is to provide a recording medium on which a program is recorded.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention displays a plurality of characters on the screen of an operating means that can be operated by a player and an existing or separately provided display device, and determines the action form of the character according to an operation input from the operating means. A game apparatus including a device main body for developing a story, wherein the device main body has action form determining means for determining a character's action form in accordance with an operation input from the operation means, and a display form with the passage of time. The variable display control means for displaying the variable display area that changes on the screen, the timing of the operation input from the operation means performed when the display form of the variable display area is changing, and the consistency of the display form Action form effect determining means for determining and determining the effect of the action form determined by the action form determining means based on the result of the determination, and the variable display control means is set for each character. And determining the change mode of the display mode or the display mode of the variable display area by parameters.
[0011]
The “behavior form determination means” in the present invention is, for example, the function of a computer that executes “command processing” (FIG. 14) described later, and the “variable display control means” is “judgment ring determination processing” (FIG. 25) described later. The “behavioral form and effect determining means” of the computer that executes the above is realized by the function of the computer that executes the “judgment ring determination process” (FIG. 35) described later. The “variable display area” is represented by, for example, a judgment ring 100 described later.
[0012]
In the embodiment of the present invention, the above determination is performed based on the temporal consistency between the timing when the change of the display form of the variable display area is started and the timing of the input operation by the player.
[0013]
In the embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that the parameter is the ability set for each character, the type of item possessed by the character, or the state of the character. Furthermore, the variable display area is formed by a reference area and a variable area that varies relative to the reference area, and the determination is whether the timing of the input operation by the player overlaps both predetermined areas. The determination is made based on whether or not.
[0014]
Here, the range of the predetermined area and the fluctuation speed of the fluctuation area are set according to the above parameters, for example.
[0015]
The reference area or the fluctuation area includes an effective area that is relatively advantageous to the player and an ineffective area that is relatively disadvantageous, and the effective area is further advantageous to the player. The special effective area is included. The range of the effective area and the range of the special effective area are set according to the above parameters, for example.
[0016]
Here, the “effective area” is represented by “timing areas” 102 to 104 described later, for example. The “special effective area” is represented by “120% area” 102a to 104a, which will be described later, for example.
[0017]
Another aspect of the present invention is a game program that displays a plurality of characters on a screen, determines a character's action form by a player's command selection, and develops a story on the screen. The step of displaying the variable display area that changes on the screen, and the consistency between the timing of the input operation performed by the player when the display form of the variable display area is changed and the display state of the variable display area are determined. A step of determining the effect of the determined action form of the character based on the result of the determination, and a step of determining a display form of the variable display area or a change form of the display form according to a parameter set for each character. It is a game program characterized by including.
[0018]
Still another aspect of the present invention is a recording medium that records a game program that displays a plurality of characters on a screen, determines a character's action form by a player's command selection, and develops a story on the screen. A step of displaying on the screen a variable display area whose display form changes as time passes, a timing of an input operation performed by the player when the display form of the variable display area is changed, and a display state of the variable display area A step of determining consistency, a step of determining the effect of the action form of the determined character based on the result of the determination, and a display form of the variable display area or a change form of the display form depending on parameters set for each character It is a recording medium on which a game program including a step of determining is recorded.
[0019]
[Action and effect]
According to the present invention, the consistency between the timing of the input operation performed by the player when the display form of the variable display area is changed and the display state of the variable display area is determined, and the character is determined based on the determination result. The effect of the behavioral form is determined. Thereby, the effect of the action form of the character is determined according to the operation technique of the player.
[0020]
The display form of the variable display area is determined by parameters set for each character. When this parameter changes as the game progresses, the display form is not uniform and the content is rich in change. As a result, the degree of technical intervention of the player is also varied. Accordingly, the game as a whole is more interesting and, for example, even if a similar battle scene is repeated, the player's interest can be maintained.
[0021]
In addition, the determination of the consistency between the timing of the input operation by the player and the display state of the variable display area is based on the temporal alignment between the timing at which the change of the display form of the variable display area starts and the timing of the input operation by the player. Since it is performed on the basis of the sex, the player must pay attention to the display form of the variable display area, and the player's interest in the battle scene is maintained.
[0022]
In addition, the variable display area is formed by a reference area and a variable area that fluctuates relative to the reference area, and the above determination is whether the timing of the input operation by the player overlaps both predetermined areas. The determination is made based on whether or not the determination is made, so that the player pays attention to the fluctuation region so that the player can operate at an appropriate timing. This enhances technical intervention in battle situations.
[0023]
In addition, when the basic area or the fluctuation area includes an effective area that is relatively advantageous to the player and an ineffective area that is relatively disadvantageous, the player can display the effective area displayed in order to obtain an advantageous effect. The input operation is performed while paying attention. By changing the size of the effective area, it is possible to change the difficulty of the operation timing, and the player's dynamic visual acuity is reflected in the effect of the character's action form.
[0024]
Furthermore, when the effective area includes a special effective area that is more advantageous to the player, the player is more focused on the variable display area, and the player's interest in the battle scene can be further enhanced.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration when the present invention is applied to a game device. The game apparatus includes an apparatus main body 1, a controller 4 as an operation unit that outputs a control command to the apparatus main body 1 according to a player's operation, and a display unit 15 that displays an image based on an image signal from the apparatus main body 1. Consists of. In this game apparatus, a game is executed by displaying various images on a display surface 16 (hereinafter referred to as “display”) 16 of a display device 15 such as a CRT.
[0026]
A game executed on the game device is executed by reading a game program recorded on an external recording medium different from the device main body 1. As an external recording medium storing the game program, an FD (flexible disk) or other arbitrary recording medium can be used in addition to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. In this embodiment, a case where a DVD-ROM is used will be described. A cover 2 that can be opened and closed is provided at the upper center of the apparatus main body 1. By opening the cover 2, a DVD-ROM drive 29 (FIG. 2) as a recording medium driving apparatus provided in the apparatus main body 1 is provided. ) Can be loaded with a DVD-ROM.
[0027]
The controller 4 includes various input units for issuing control commands to the CPU 21 (FIG. 2) in the apparatus main body 1 by the operation of the player. On the left side of the controller 4, as an input unit, an up button 7, a down button 8, and a left button 9 that are mainly operated when moving a character appearing in the game or moving a menu selection item. And a right button 10 are provided. The right side of the controller 4 is provided with a Δ button 11, a ○ button 12, an X button 13, and a □ button 14 that are mainly operated when various items are determined or canceled. A selection button 6 and a start button 5 are provided at the top and bottom of the central portion of the controller 4.
[0028]
The display device 15 has video signal and audio signal input terminals, and is connected to the video output terminal and audio output terminal of the apparatus main body 1 by terminal cables 18 and 19, respectively. The display device 15 can output audio data output from a display 16 that can display image data output from an image output unit 25 (FIG. 2) described later and an audio output unit 27 (FIG. 2) described later. An existing TV receiver having the speakers 17L and 17R integrally is used. The apparatus main body 1 and the operating means 4 are connected by a signal cable 20 as shown in FIG.
[0029]
Further, a memory slot 3 as an insertion slot for the memory card 32 (FIG. 2) is provided on the side surface of the apparatus body 1. The memory card 32 is a storage medium for temporarily recording game data when the player interrupts the game. Data recorded in the memory card 32 is read via a communication interface 30 (FIG. 2) described later having a function as a card reader.
[0030]
FIG. 2 shows a system configuration of the game apparatus. The apparatus body 1 includes a CPU 21 as control means, a ROM 22 and a RAM 23 as storage means, an image processing unit 24, an image output unit 25, an audio processing unit 26, an audio output unit 27, a decoder 28, and a DVD. A ROM drive 29 and a communication interface 30 are included.
[0031]
The DVD-ROM drive 29 is configured such that the DVD-ROM 31 is detachable, and the game program in the DVD-ROM 31 attached thereto is read by the CPU 21 in accordance with a basic operation program such as an OS (Operating System) stored in the ROM 22. . The read game program is converted into a predetermined signal by the decoder 28 and stored in the RAM 23.
[0032]
The game program stored in the RAM 23 is executed by the CPU 21 in accordance with a basic operation program or an input signal from the controller 4. Image data and sound data are read from the DVD-ROM 31 in accordance with the game program to be executed, and the image data is sent to the image processing unit 24 and the sound data is sent to the sound processing unit 26.
[0033]
The image processing unit 24 converts the received image data into an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the display 16 from the image output unit 25. The audio processing unit 26 converts the received audio data into an audio signal, and supplies the audio data to the speakers 17L and 17R from the audio output unit 27.
[0034]
The communication interface 30 can detachably connect the controller 4 and the memory card 32, and data is read from and written to the memory card 32 via the communication interface 30 and the controller 4. Is sent to each part such as the CPU 21.
[0035]
Next, a specific example of the processing contents executed by the CPU 22 based on the game program recorded on the DVD-ROM 31 and the game contents displayed on the display 16 along with the processing contents will be described.
[0036]
When the DVD-ROM 31 is loaded in the DVD-ROM drive 29 while the apparatus main body 1 is powered on, “Opening Demo” is displayed on the display 16. The “opening demo” is an effect display indicating the start of the game. After displaying this “opening demo” for a predetermined time, a “title screen” on which a game title is drawn is displayed, and “main game processing” shown in FIG. 4 to be described later is started.
[0037]
FIG. 3A shows an example of a “title screen”. Here, characters of the game title “SHADOH HEARTS” are displayed, and two selection items (“NEW GAME” and “CONTINUE”) are displayed below the characters. In addition, the cursor 41 is displayed at the left position of the selection item “NEW GAME” or “CONTINUE”, and the position of the cursor 41 is switched by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player. Then, when the circle button 12 is operated by the player, the selection item indicated by the selection cursor 41 is selected.
[0038]
In the “main game process” shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined which of the two selection items has been selected on the “title screen” (ST1). When it is determined that “NEW GAME” has been selected (“YES” in ST1), the prologue and game contents are displayed (ST2), and then the “world map” shown in FIG. ST4). On the other hand, when it is determined that “CONTINUE” is selected on the “title screen” (“NO” in ST1), the “world map” is displayed without displaying the prologue and game contents (ST4). .
[0039]
In the game according to the present embodiment, there are a main character that acts based on the player's operation and an enemy character that acts based only on the game program, and a game that develops around the battle between the two characters. Realized on the display. Further, in this embodiment, three main characters A, main character B, and main character C appear as main characters, and the game acts in units of parties formed by these three characters. Various statuses are set in advance for each character. In this status, an experience value, possession money, weapons, ability, etc., which are added depending on the number of games, the number of times of defeating enemy characters, etc. are defined.
[0040]
FIG. 3B shows an example of a “world map”. On this “world map”, the main cities of “Country A” that is the stage of the game story are displayed, and the selection items (“city A” 42a, “city B” 42b, “city C” indicated by the names of the five cities are displayed. "42c," City D "42d," City E "42e) are displayed. These are selection items for shifting to a “submap” prepared in advance. The cursor 41 indicating each selection item is moved by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player, and one selection item is selected by the operation of the circle button 12 by the player. When the “submap” is selected in this way, the screen shifts to a screen for each “submap” and various games set according to the “submap” can be played. Specifically, the scene inside each city is pre-rendered as a background image in accordance with the scene development, and the story progresses as various characters are captured while the main characters move through it.
[0041]
On the “world map”, when the player operates the □ button 14, a “menu screen” is displayed, and the player can perform various settings on the “menu screen”.
[0042]
In FIG. 4 again, when any of the selection items displayed on the “world map” is selected (“YES” in ST5), the start screen of the “submap” corresponding to the selection is displayed, and the main character is displayed. The party starts the action on the “submap” (ST6). On the other hand, if “NO” in ST5, it is determined whether or not the “menu screen” display request is made by operating the □ button 14 on the “world map” (ST20). If “YES” here, the “menu screen” is displayed and various setting processes are performed in accordance with the player's operation (ST21). Here, the action on the “submap” is an action such as the main character walking, talking to a passer-by, or shopping. In addition, the “menu screen” can be displayed by operating the □ button 14 on the “submap”, and various operations can be performed. For example, by selecting the “tool” command, the “tool command processing” described below can be executed to restore the ability of the ally character. By selecting the “buy and sell” command, the following selling processing is executed. , You can buy and sell items you have.
[0043]
Thereafter, when the party of the main character that started the action on the “submap” encounters an enemy character (“YES” in ST7), “battle processing” is started (ST8). When the “battle process” is started, the process proceeds to a “battle scene” in which a battle between the party of the main character and the enemy character is performed. This “battle process” will be described later. On the other hand, even if an enemy character is not encountered (when “NO” in ST7), if any event occurs (“YES” in ST9), the process moves to ST16 and a movie corresponding to the event is displayed. If no event occurs (“NO” in ST9), the process returns to ST6.
[0044]
In the “battle scene” executed by the “battle process”, if the party of the main character succeeds in escaping from the enemy character (“YES” in ST10), the process moves to ST16 and a movie corresponding to the situation is displayed. . On the other hand, when the escape from the enemy character fails or when the battle with the enemy character is performed (“NO” in ST10), whether or not the party of the main character has won the enemy character in the “battle scene”. Determine (ST11). Here, when “YES”, that is, when the party of the main character wins the enemy character, points such as experience points are given to each character of the party according to the type of the enemy character fought and the content of the battle. Add or give items or money (ST12). And the level of the said character is raised according to the experience value of each character (ST13). Thereafter, a movie corresponding to the situation is displayed (ST16). If the determination in ST11 is “NO”, that is, if the main character party cannot win the enemy character, it is subsequently determined whether all the main character parties have died (ST14). If “NO”, the process moves to ST16, and if “YES”, the game is over (ST15), and the main game process is ended.
[0045]
After the movie is displayed in ST16, if the request condition of the submap is cleared ("YES" in ST17), it is subsequently determined whether or not to move to the ending (ST18). Ending display is performed, and this “main game process” is completed.
[0046]
FIG. 5 shows the procedure of “battle processing”. First, a “battle scene” start screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (ST31). In this start screen, the party of the main characters (“main character A” 111, “main character B” 112, “main character C” 113) is displayed in front, and at a position corresponding to each main character on the opposite side. Three enemy characters (“enemy character A” 114, “enemy character B” 115, “enemy character C” 116) are displayed. Information on the status of the main character is displayed at the lower right position of the start screen. Specifically, a hit point (hereinafter referred to as “HP”), a magic point (hereinafter referred to as “MP”), and a sanity point (hereinafter referred to as “SP”) are determined in advance for each main character. The number of remaining points (the number of points currently possessed / the number of points originally possessed) for these points is represented. Since “HP” remains, the character can execute various commands such as attack and item use, and the main character in which the point is lost becomes inoperable. “MP” is a point where a special ability such as a magic can be used by having this, and the special ability cannot be used by the main character without the point. “SP” is a point that maintains the sanity of the main character by having this, and the main character that has lost the point loses sanity and enters an abnormal state. When this abnormal state occurs, the command operation for the character is invalidated, and the character runs away to an abnormal action such as attacking an enemy ally.
[0047]
Next, a “WP subtraction process” is performed for subtracting weight points (WP) that manage the order in which actions such as attacks including the main character and enemy characters can be performed based on a predetermined condition (ST32). In the “WP subtraction process”, for the main character, the order of characters for which command selection by the player is valid is managed. Details of the “WP subtraction process” will be described later.
[0048]
It is determined whether or not the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction process” (a turn that will be described later) is an enemy character (ST33). If “YES”, the enemy character attacks the main character. Is executed according to the game program (ST34), and the WP of the enemy character is returned to the initial value (ST37). On the other hand, if it is determined in ST33 that the character for which command selection is valid is the main character, “command reception processing” for receiving command selection by the player's operation is performed (ST35). Details of the “command reception process” will be described later.
[0049]
The content of the command selection by the player accepted in the “command acceptance process” is confirmed, and the “command process” for executing the display process according to the command type is performed (ST36). By this “command processing”, display processing according to the action form of the selected main character is executed. For example, when a command for performing an attack (a “battle” command described later) is selected, a display process for performing an attack on an enemy character is executed, and a command using a special ability (a “special” command described later) is used. When selected, display processing such as performing a magic attack on the enemy character or recovering the attacked ally using recovery magic is executed. In the “command processing”, “judgment processing” that enables technical intervention based on the operation timing of the player is also performed. Details of the “command processing” will be described later.
[0050]
After executing the “command processing”, the WP of the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction processing” is returned to the initial value (255) (ST37). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “battle process” end condition is satisfied. If “NO”, the process returns to the process of ST32, and if “YES”, the “soul point addition process” is executed (ST39). The “battle process” is terminated. Details of the “soul point addition process” will be described later. Here, the “battle processing” end condition is that the enemy character appearing on the battle screen has been annihilated, the player has selected the “escape” command and succeeded in escaping from the enemy character, and the main character party has been annihilated. Or an event that ended the battle occurred.
[0051]
FIG. 7 shows the procedure of the “WP subtraction process” in ST32 in the “battle process”. First, the WP of the main character A (the WP of the main character A is changed to “WP ₁ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM (ST41). The initial value of WP is designated as “255”, and this WP ₁ Is the WP set in RAM in the previous “WP subtraction process”. ₁ This is calculated by subtracting the ability value AP set for the main character A from the value of. The calculation method of “WP” is the same for other characters, and the ability value AP is different for each character. Each character is preset with various character individual abilities according to the character level (LV) determined by the experience value, and the “AP” is calculated based on this status.
[0052]
As an example, FIG. 8 shows the individual character abilities of the main character A and the main character B. As shown in FIG. 8, various character individual abilities are set for each character in accordance with a character level (LV) that varies depending on experience values. In addition to the above-mentioned “HP”, “MP”, and “SP”, the character individual ability types include physical attack power (STR), physical defense power (VIT), quickness (AGL), and magic attack power (INT ), Magic defense power (POW) and luck (LUC). These are represented by numerical values, and different values are set depending on the character type even if the character level is the same. “AP” is calculated by “AGL” and “LUC”. Specifically, it is calculated by a calculation formula of AP = AGL + LUC / 2.
[0053]
Thus, “WP” of the main character A ₁ Followed by this requested "WP" ₁ Is determined to be “0” (ST42). If "YES" here, command selection for the main character A is validated (ST53). Therefore, in the battle scene, the player can specify a command for causing the main character A to perform an action such as an attack.
[0054]
If “NO” in ST42, the WP of the main character B (the WP of the main character B is set to “WP ₂ ”And is set in a predetermined area of the RAM (ST43). Next, the requested “WP ₂ Is determined to be “0” (ST44). If “YES”, the command selection for the main character B is validated (ST53), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST45.
[0055]
In ST45, the WP of the main character C (the WP of the main character C is changed to “WP _Three ”Is calculated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Next, the requested “WP _Three Is determined to be “0” (ST46). If “YES”, the command selection for the main character C is validated (ST53), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST47.
[0056]
In ST47, the WP of the enemy character A (the WP of the enemy character A is changed to “WP _Four ”Is calculated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Next, the requested “WP _Four Is determined to be “0” (ST48). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character A is validated (ST53). If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST49.
[0057]
In ST49, the WP of the enemy character B (the WP of the enemy character A is changed to “WP _Five ”Is calculated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Next, the requested “WP _Five Is determined to be “0” (ST50). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character B is validated (ST53). If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST51.
[0058]
In ST51, the WP of the enemy character C (the WP of the enemy character A is changed to “WP ₆ ”Is calculated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Next, the requested “WP ₆ Is determined to be “0” (ST52). If “YES”, the command selection for the enemy character C is validated (ST53). If “NO”, the process returns to ST41 again, and The “WP subtraction process” is repeated from the beginning.
[0059]
In this “WP subtraction process”, when the character for which command selection is enabled is the main character, the display 16 displays a selection mark 43 above the main character for which command selection is enabled as shown in FIG. Is done. After such display, the main character (here, “main character A” 111) on which the selection mark 43 is displayed is zoomed up, and a “command selection screen” as shown in FIG. Is displayed.
[0060]
In the “command selection screen” shown in FIG. 9, a command menu 44 is displayed in which commands for determining the action form of “main character A” 111 are shown as selection items. Then, the selection cursor 45 displayed on the left side of the command menu 44 is moved by the player operating the up button 7 or the down button 8, and when the ○ button 12 is operated, the selection cursor 45 is displayed at the left position. Command is selected, and the action form of “main character A” 111 is determined. In FIG. 9, five commands of “fight”, “special”, “item”, “defense”, and “escape” are displayed in the command menu 44. Here, the selection cursor 45 is displayed at the left position of the “fight” command, and the case where the command is determined is shown. Further, above the command menu 44, the values of “HP”, “MP”, and “SP” of the “main character A” 111 are displayed.
[0061]
FIG. 10 shows the procedure of the “command reception process” in ST35 in the “battle process”. First, when the character for which command selection is enabled in the “WP subtraction process” is a main character, it is determined whether or not “SP” of the main character is “0” (ST55). If “YES” here, a “character runaway process” is performed for the main character (ST56), and the process proceeds to the process of ST37 (FIG. 5). When the “character runaway process” is executed, the command operation for the character is invalidated, and the robot runs away to an abnormal action such as making an attack regardless of an enemy ally. On the other hand, if “NO” in ST55, it is determined whether or not a command operation has been performed by the player, that is, whether or not a command has been selected on the “command selection screen” (ST57).
[0062]
FIG. 11 shows the procedure of the “character runaway process” in ST56 in the “command reception process”. First, the type of command that determines the action of the main character is selected at random, and the character that is the target of the action (attack, use of attack magic, use of recovery magic, etc.) based on the command is randomly selected regardless of the enemy ally Select (ST61). For example, when a “fight” command is selected, a character to be attacked is randomly selected regardless of the enemy's ally. Then, a “judgment process” to display a character action determined based on the selected command or the like is automatically processed (ST62), and this “character runaway process” is terminated.
[0063]
FIGS. 12 and 13 show specific display examples when the character runaway process is executed. Here, as an example, the SP of “main character A” 111 is “0”, and the “main character A” A state when the character runaway process is executed for 111 is shown.
[0064]
FIG. 12 shows a display mode immediately after the start of execution of the character runaway process, and displays a state in which black smoke 117 rises from the feet of “main character A” 111 and surrounds the body. At this time, the display 16 also displays the characters “Main character A has run away!”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13, a runaway mark 118 indicating that a runaway has occurred is displayed on the head of “main character A” 111, and the letters “hehehe… fun hey…!” Are also displayed. The After that, “main character A” 111 performs an action such as an attack on the target character selected in ST61.
[0065]
In the above embodiment, once a runaway state occurs, all command operations are not accepted, but only some commands may be accepted under predetermined conditions. For example, only the “item” command is accepted, but it is not known to whom the selected “item” is used, or the “fight” command is accepted once every three turns. Further, the main character runs away when “SP = 0”, and the main character may not return to runaway but return to normal over time.
[0066]
FIG. 14 shows the procedure of “command processing” in ST36 in the “battle processing”. First, it is determined whether the selected command is a “fight” command (ST65). Here, when “YES”, that is, when the selection item “fight” is selected by the player on the “command selection screen”, the “weapon table” (details are shown in FIG. 26) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and the RAM 23 (ST66).
[0067]
When “NO” in ST65, it is determined whether or not the selected command is a “special” command, that is, whether or not the selection item “special” is selected by the player on the “command selection screen” (ST67). If “YES” here, a “special table” (details are shown in FIG. 31) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23.
[0068]
If “NO” in ST67, it is determined whether or not the selected command is an “item” command, that is, whether or not “item” as a selection item on the “command selection screen” has been selected by the player (ST69). If “YES” here, the “item table” (details are shown in FIG. 33) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23.
[0069]
If “NO” in ST69, it is determined whether or not the selected command is a “defense” command, that is, whether or not “defense” as a selection item has been selected by the player on the “command selection screen” (ST69). If “YES” here, a “defense” command process for displaying a state in which the main character defends against an attack from the enemy character is executed (ST72).
[0070]
If “NO” in ST71, “escape” command processing for displaying a situation in which the main character escapes from the enemy character is executed (ST73).
[0071]
When one of the “fight” command, “special” command, and “item” command is selected and a table corresponding to each command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23, the command and the table are determined. “Judgment processing” for displaying the action of the main character is executed (ST74).
[0072]
FIG. 15 shows the procedure of “judgment processing”. First, it is determined whether or not a character (hereinafter referred to as “target character”) that is a target of an action (attack, use of attack magic, use of recovery magic, etc.) performed based on the selected command has been selected (ST81). ). Specifically, when the command selection is completed on the “command selection screen”, a “target character selection screen” as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed, and the target character is selected by the player on the screen. The target character is selected as follows. That is, the selection mark 46 displayed on the “target character selection screen” is moved by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player, and the selection mark 46 is displayed overhead when the ○ button 12 is operated. Character is determined as the target character. FIG. 16 shows a case where the selection mark 46 is displayed above the “enemy character A” and the character is determined as the target character.
[0073]
If “YES” in ST81, a “judgment ring determination process” is executed (ST82), followed by a “judgment ring determination process” (ST83).
[0074]
Subsequently, the values of HP, MP, and SP are updated based on the damage amount or recovery value calculated in the “judgment ring determination process” in ST83 (ST84). Here, addition and subtraction of HP and MP and subtraction of SP according to the damage amount, recovery value, and the like are performed. The SP is subtracted by “1” every time the process of ST84 is executed. That is, it is assumed that “1” is decreased for each turn of the character.
[0075]
Note that the SP subtraction value may be determined according to the damage amount, the recovery value, or the like. For example, a value proportional to the damage amount and the recovery value (for example, 1/10 of the damage amount and the recovery value) is determined as the SP subtraction value.
[0076]
Alternatively, the time (seconds) from when the command selection becomes valid until the judgment ring 100 is displayed may be determined as the SP subtraction value. In this case, since the time required for the player to select a command is set as a subtraction value of SP, if the command selection by the player is quick, the subtraction value of SP is small. This time is subtracted from SP.
[0077]
Next, the character status is updated according to the contents determined in ST82 and ST83 (ST85). When the status of the character is updated to “abnormal status” in this process, the character enters an abnormal state different from the normal state. This “abnormal status” varies depending on the type of attacked item or magic. For example, the “poison” abnormal status is an abnormal status in which the character's physical strength is automatically reduced each time the main character takes action when receiving magic from an enemy or attacking a predetermined item. is there. In addition, the “fossilized” abnormal status is an abnormal status in which when a magic is received from an enemy or an attack by a predetermined item is received, the character is hardened like a stone and command input is impossible.
[0078]
Then, based on the updated parameters, display of the effect image in which the main character performs a predetermined action (attack, magic, etc.) on the target character is executed (ST86).
[0079]
Here, in the game according to the present invention, immediately before the main character performs an action based on the selection command with respect to the target character, a judgment ring 100 as a variable display area is displayed as shown in FIG. A parameter necessary for determining the above effect is determined using.
[0080]
Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the judgment ring 100 is displayed in a tilted state. On the judgment ring 100, a rotation bar 101 is displayed as a fluctuation area that rotates clockwise like a clock hand with the center point of the judgment ring 100 as a fulcrum. On the judgment ring 100, an area colored in a predetermined angle range (hereinafter referred to as “timing area”) is displayed. This timing area is an “effective area” that is relatively advantageous to the player.
[0081]
Thereafter, the rotation of the rotation bar 101 is started, and the content of the parameter is changed depending on whether or not the player has operated the circle button 12 when the rotation bar 101 passes over the timing area. Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the timing area is composed of three timing areas. The timing area where the rotation bar 101 first passes is “first timing area” 102, and the timing area where the rotation bar 101 passes next is “first timing area”. 2 timing area ”103 and the last passing timing area as“ third timing area ”104.
[0082]
For example, when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on three timing areas, that is, when the ○ button 12 can be operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas, then the main character becomes the target character. The action to take is effective. If the “fight” command is selected, the enemy character will be attacked three times with a predetermined attack power, and the enemy character will be damaged. The magic having resilience can be applied to the ally character three times, and the resilience can be given to the ally character.
[0083]
On the other hand, when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed on one timing area, the effect assigned to that timing area becomes invalid. In particular, if all three attempts fail, the effect is zero. Further, in this embodiment, a method of visually recognizing the effective area of the judgment ring 100 is adopted. However, what is essential is that the player can recognize the operation timing by acting on the five senses of the player. For example, an auditory configuration that generates a specific sound for a predetermined time and requests an operation within the generation section, or a tactile sense that requests the operation within the vibration generation section by vibrating the controller 4 or the mobile terminal itself. It is also possible to adopt a simple configuration.
[0084]
FIG. 18 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the first timing area 102. As shown in FIG. 18, when the operation is successfully performed on the first timing area 102, the characters “Cool” are displayed.
[0085]
FIG. 19 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the second timing area 102. As shown in FIG. 19, when the operation is successful on the second timing area 102, the characters “Good” are displayed.
[0086]
FIG. 20 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 passes over the third timing area 102. As shown in FIG. 20, when the operation is successfully performed on the third timing area 104, the characters “Perfect” are displayed.
[0087]
FIG. 21 shows a state where the O button 12 is operated before the rotation bar 101 reaches the first timing area 102, that is, the operation of the O button 12 on the timing area fails. As shown in FIG. 21, when the operation of the ○ button 12 on the timing area has failed, the characters “Miss” are displayed.
[0088]
FIG. 22 shows the rotation of the rotating bar 101 when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on the three timing areas, that is, when the rotating button 101 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas. The state after the stop is shown. As shown in FIG. 22, the judgment ring 100 is broken into pieces at the same time as the rotation of the rotary bar 101 is stopped, and the state in which the fragments are scattered is displayed. Thereafter, the “main main character A” 111 for which the “fight” command is selected in FIG. 9 moves toward the “enemy character A” 114 selected as the target character in FIG. The attack power (the damage amount of the enemy character) at this time varies depending on the operation timing of the ○ button 12 in the judgment ring 100.
[0089]
FIG. 23 shows a state in which “main character A” 111 is acting on “enemy character A” 114 based on the selected command and the operation result displayed on the judgment ring 100. Here, a case where the “fight” command is selected is shown, and “main character A” 111 shows a state of attacking “enemy character A” 114. As described above, when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed in the three timing areas while the judgment ring 100 is displayed, the “main character A” 111 performs a predetermined attack on the “enemy character A” 114 on this screen. Perform 3 power attacks.
[0090]
In the above embodiment, even if the first operation fails, the second operation can be challenged. However, the operation reception may be terminated when the first operation fails.
[0091]
FIG. 24 shows a state in which “main character A” 111 completes the attack on “enemy character A” 114 and returns to the original position. Here, the period from the start of action (state shown in FIG. 23) to the end (state shown in FIG. 24) of the character or enemy character on the target character is referred to as “1 turn”, and the display processing for this “1 turn” is performed. Is performed in the “effect image display process” in ST85 (FIG. 15).
[0092]
FIG. 25 shows the procedure of the “judgment ring determination process” in ST82 (FIG. 15). Here, first, the range of the timing area is determined by referring to any one of the “weapon table”, “special table”, and “item table” set in the RAM 23 (ST91). Subsequently, based on the judgment ring correction parameter described later, the timing area range determined in ST91, the predetermined rotation speed and rotation speed of the rotating bar, and the size of the judgment ring are corrected (ST92). Here, the rotation speed of the rotation bar is set to 1.5 seconds as a basic speed, and the rotation speed of the rotation bar is set to one rotation as a basic rotation speed. Then, the judgment ring 100 is displayed within the timing area finally determined in ST92, and the judgment ring fluctuation display process is performed for displaying the rotation of the rotation bar 101 according to the determined rotation speed and rotation number of the rotation bar ( ST93). The timing area and the judgment ring correction parameter will be described below.
[0093]
FIG. 26 shows a “weapon table”. This is a table that is set when the “fight” command is selected by the player. As shown in FIG. 26, weapons that can be used are determined according to the type of the main character, and the used item individual ability and the range of each timing area are set according to the type of the weapon.
[0094]
The used item individual ability is used for calculating the damage amount (opposite damage amount) of the enemy character, and the damage amount of the enemy character increases as the numerical value of the used item individual ability increases.
[0095]
As shown in FIG. 28, the timing area range is indicated by an angle range surrounded by a “start angle” and a “end angle” where the rotation start position 100a of the rotation bar 101 is 0 °. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the “end angle” is set to a different value depending on the type of weapon used. For example, when the main character is the main main character A and the weapon used is the weapon A1, the first timing area 102 has an angle range of 90 ° with a head angle of 45 ° and a terminal angle of 135 ° as the range of the timing area. Is set. In the second timing area 103, an angle range of 67 ° in which the start angle is 180 ° and the end angle is 247 ° is set as the range of the timing area. In the third timing area 104, a 45 ° angle range in which the leading angle is 292 ° and the terminating angle is 337 ° is set as the timing area range.
[0096]
Further, in the judgment ring 100, if the O button 12 can be operated when passing through a predetermined range of each timing area, the damage amount of the enemy character is increased by 20%, that is, as a special effective area that becomes 1.2 times. "120% area" is set. The “120% region” is formed in a range from the angular position obtained by subtracting the angle of the “120% region” from the terminal angle to the terminal angle.
[0097]
FIG. 27 shows a calculation formula for calculating the opponent damage amount of the enemy character.
[0098]
As shown in FIG. 27, the “assigned value” is “0.2” at the first attack, “0.3” at the second attack, “0.5” at the third attack. Is set.
[0099]
The “SP remaining amount correction value” is “1” until the current SP falls below 25% of the maximum SP, that is, while “25−current SP / maximum SP × 100 ≦ 0” is satisfied. When 25% of SP is cut, that is, when “25−current SP / maximum SP × 100> 0” is satisfied, SP becomes “1.01” obtained by adding “0.01”. Then, “0.01” is added every time the SP decreases by 1 point. That is, each time the SP decreases by 1 point, the opponent damage amount is set to increase by 1%.
[0100]
The “character individual ability” indicates the STR (physical attack power) shown in FIG. 8, and the “use item individual ability” is a value set according to the type of the main character and weapon shown in FIG. .
[0101]
The “judgment ring correction value” is “1.2” when the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% area of the timing area, and the rotation bar 101 is the 120% area of the timing area. It is “1” when the ○ button 12 is operated when it is in a region other than “0”, and “0” when the ○ button 12 is not operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. .
[0102]
For example, when the “fight” command is selected, the ○ button 12 can be operated when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successfully performed on three timing areas, that is, when the rotation bar 101 is on the three timing areas. After that, the main character repeats the attack three times against the enemy character and gives predetermined damage. For example, when the main character A attacks with the weapon A1, the opponent damage amount in the first attack is “0.2 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2)”. Points for the amount of damage to the opponent are subtracted from the enemy character's HP. Similarly, the opponent damage amount in the second attack is “0.3 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2)”, and the opponent damage amount in the third attack is “0.5. × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2) ”, which is subtracted from the enemy character's HP, respectively.
[0103]
On the other hand, when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed from one timing area, the “judgment ring correction value” in the subsequent timing area becomes “0”. For example, when the main character A attacks using the weapon A1, and the ○ button 12 can be operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the first timing area, the opponent damage amount in the first attack is “0” .2 × SP remaining amount correction value × STR × 6 × 1 (1.2) ”, but when the operation timing of the ○ button 12 is removed on the second timing area, the second and third attacks The “judgment ring correction value” is “0”, and the opponent damage amount is also “0”.
[0104]
Here, when the HP of the enemy character becomes “0”, the main character defeats the enemy character.
[0105]
FIG. 28 shows a display mode of the judgment ring 100 displayed at the time of command determination. Here, the judgment ring 100 at the time of command determination when the main character is the main character A and the “battle” command using the weapon A1 is selected is shown. This judgment ring 100 is formed in the angular range of each timing area set in the “weapon table” shown in FIG. When the main character is the main character A and the “battle” command is selected using the weapon A1, the first timing area 102 has a head angle of 45 °, a terminal angle of 135 °, and the head of the second timing area 103. The angle is 180 °, the end angle is 247 °, the leading angle of the third timing area 104 is 292 °, and the end angle is 337 °. As shown in FIG. 28, the “120% region” is a range 102a from “105 °” obtained by subtracting 30 ° from the end angle of 135 ° to “135 °” of the end angle in the first timing area 102. Yes, in the second timing area 103, the range 103a is from “224 °” obtained by subtracting 23 ° from the end angle of 247 ° to “247 °” of the end angle. In the third timing area 104, the end angle is 337 °. This is a range 104a from “322 °” obtained by subtracting 15 ° from the end angle “337 °”.
[0106]
FIG. 29 shows a display mode of the judgment ring 100 after the command is determined. Here, a state in which the rotation bar 101 starts rotating and passes over the first timing area 102 is shown.
[0107]
The “120% region” is not limited to the above case. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (1), “120% region” is provided in the range from the tip angle to a predetermined angle, or as shown in FIG. 30 (2), two “120% regions” are provided. It may be. FIG. 30 (1) shows a case where the range 102a from the tip angle 45 ° to the angle 65 ° added by 20 ° is set to “120% region”. Further, in FIG. 30 (2), the range 102a from the tip angle 45 ° to the angle obtained by adding 20 ° to 65 ° and the range obtained by subtracting 30 ° from the end angle 135 ° to the angle 105 ° are expressed as “120. % Area ”is shown.
[0108]
FIG. 31 shows a “special table”. This is a table that is set when the “special” command is selected by the player. Here, “special” is a command that uses special abilities (special abilities) set individually for each character. For example, in the case of the main character A, the character is transformed into a fusion monster, which will be described later. In the state, the place where the attack magic could not be used can be used. As shown in FIG. 31, special abilities that can be used are determined depending on the type of the main character, and a capability value and a range of each timing area are set for each special ability.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 31, when the main character is the main character A, the attack magics 1 to 3 can be used as special abilities, and the ability values set for these use the attack magics 1 to 3. This is used to calculate the amount of damage to the opponent for damaging the enemy character. In this case, the greater the ability value of the special ability to be used, the larger the damage amount of the enemy character, that is, the number of points for reducing the enemy character's HP. These attack magics 1 to 3 can be used when transformed into a fusion monster described later.
[0110]
On the other hand, when the main character is the main character B, the recovery magics 1 to 3 can be used as special abilities, and the ability values set for these use the recovery magics 1 to 3 to recover the ally character. It is used to calculate the recovery value. In this case, the greater the ability value of the special ability to be used, the greater the recovery value of the teammate character, that is, the number of points for restoring the HP of the teammate character that has been damaged by the enemy character.
[0111]
Similar to the “weapon” table, the timing area range is indicated by an angle range surrounded by “start angle” and “end angle” where the rotation start position 100a of the rotation bar 101 is 0 °. The “end angle” is set to a different value depending on the type of special ability to be used. In addition, in this “special” table, there are cases where only the first timing area 102 is set depending on the type of special ability to be used, or only two of the first timing area and the second timing area are set. is there. The special character is not prepared for the main character C, and neither the ability value nor the timing area range is set in the “special” table.
[0112]
FIG. 32 shows a calculation formula for calculating the opponent damage amount when the attack magics 1 to 3 are used as the special ability, and a calculation formula for calculating a recovery value when the recovery magic 1 to 3 is used as the special ability.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 32, the “assigned value” is “0.2” when the first special ability is used, “0.3” when the second special ability is used, and “0.3” when the third special ability is used. It is set to “0.5”.
[0114]
The “character individual ability” used in the calculation formula for calculating the amount of damage to the opponent when using the attack magics 1 to 3 in FIG. 32 (1) indicates the INT (magic attack power) shown in FIG. “The ability value of the special ability to be used” is an ability value set according to the type of the main character and the special ability to be used shown in FIG.
[0115]
The “judgment ring correction value” is “1.2” when the O button 12 is operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% area of the timing area, and the rotation bar 101 is the 120% area of the timing area. It is “1” when the ○ button 12 is operated when it is in a region other than “0”, and “0” when the ○ button 12 is not operated when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. .
[0116]
For example, when the “special” command is selected and attack magic is selected as the special ability to be used, if the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful in all the displayed timing areas, then the main character Attacks enemy characters with attack magic and deals predetermined damage. For example, when the main character A attacks using the attack magic 1, since only one timing area is set, the attack by the attack magic is performed only once. The opponent damage amount at this time is “0.2 × INT × 99 × 1 (1.2)” from FIG. 32 (1), and points corresponding to this opponent damage amount are subtracted from the enemy character's HP.
[0117]
In addition, when the “special” command is selected and the recovery magic is selected as the special ability to be used, if the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful in all the displayed timing areas, the main character is Restores allies with recovery magic. For example, when the main character B uses the recovery magic 1, since only one timing area is set, the recovery magic is used only once for the ally character. The recovery value of the teammate character at this time is “0.2 × 19 × 1 (1.2)” from FIG. 32 (2), and the points corresponding to the recovery value are added to the HP of the teammate character.
[0118]
When comparing the timing area ranges of the respective tables for each character, the timing area range set for the main character A in the weapon table of FIG. It is generally wider than For example, the sum of the timing area ranges set for the weapon A1 is an angle range of (135 ° −45 °) + (247 ° −180 °) + (337 ° −292 °) = 202 °, and the weapon B1 The total of the timing area ranges set in (125 ° −50 °) + (205 ° −157 °) + (282 ° −247 °) = 185 °.
[0119]
This is because the main character A is a male character and has a narrative setting that the arm strength is strong and the physical attack power is high, and accordingly, the main character A excels in attacks using weapons. Therefore, when using a weapon, that is, when the weapon table is selected, the range of the timing area is set wide, and the difficulty of operating the judgment ring 100 is low.
[0120]
On the other hand, in the special table of FIG. 31, the timing area set for the main character B is wider than the timing area set for the main character A.
[0121]
This is because the main character B is a female character and is set in the story of a magician, so when using recovery magic, that is, when the special table is selected, the timing area range is set wide, and the judgment ring The difficulty of operation of 100 is low.
[0122]
In this way, by incorporating the characteristics of each character from the story setting into the execution conditions of the judgment ring 100, it is not only a mere technical intervention element, but also the fun of searching for a command that matches the characteristics of each character. Born and added to the fun of games.
[0123]
FIG. 33 shows an “item table”. This is a table set when the “item” command is selected by the player, and the used item individual ability and the range of each timing area are set according to the type of the item to be used. As shown in the “item table”, items A to C can be used in common for all main characters. These items A to C are items for recovering the HP of a friendly character who has received damage from the enemy character and is decreasing. Therefore, the used item individual ability in the “item table” is used to calculate a recovery value for recovering the ally character with these items A to C.
[0124]
The calculation formula for calculating the recovery value when the main character uses items A to C is the same as that in FIG. 32 (2), and the “assigned value” is “0.2” when the first item is used. It is set to “0.3” when the item is used for the second time.
[0125]
FIG. 34 shows the “judgment ring correction parameter table”. This “judgment ring correction parameter table” is a parameter (hereinafter referred to as “judgment ring correction parameter”) that changes the display mode of the judgment ring 100 (timing area range, rotation speed and speed of the rotation bar 101, and size of the judgment ring). And the content of the change in the display mode.
[0126]
The types of judgment ring correction parameters shown in the “judgment ring correction parameter table” include “item”, “enemy magic”, and “event type”.
[0127]
As shown in this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, 10 items (item D to item M) are set in the “item” as the judgment ring correction parameter, and these items are displayed on each submap. The main character party can be obtained by clearing a predetermined condition. When these items are used in a battle scene, a store, etc., the displayed display form of the judgment ring 100 is displayed in a very advantageous state for the player, unlike the normal state.
[0128]
Describe the effects of using each item.
[0129]
(1) When item D or item E is used, the range of the timing area is doubled. That is, the operation of the ○ button 12 becomes easy.
[0130]
(2) When item F or item G is used, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is halved. That is, the operation of the ○ button 12 becomes easy.
[0131]
(3) When the item H is used, the range of the timing area becomes 2 and the rotation speed becomes 1/2.
[0132]
(4) When item I is used, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases slowly or irregularly. However, if the button 12 is operated well, the attack power, that is, the damage amount to the opponent is 3 It becomes double and it becomes a very advantageous state.
[0133]
(5) When item J is used, the entire range on the judgment ring 100 is the timing area. That is, the operation is successful even if the O button 12 is operated at any position.
[0134]
(6) When the item K is used, the number of rotations of the rotation bar 101 is usually one time and is a maximum of seven times. In this case, the player can carefully operate the ○ button 12.
[0135]
(7) When the item L is used, the effect of the item I works, the rotation speed increases, and the opponent damage amount increases in accordance with the number of rotations when the operation of the ○ button 12 is successful.
[0136]
(8) When the item M is used, the timing area is not displayed on the judgment ring 100, but the number and attack power of the main characters attacking at random are determined according to the operation timing of the ○ button 12.
[0137]
In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, a blank portion where nothing is described is a case where there is no change from the normal time.
[0138]
Thus, since the player can develop a very advantageous game by obtaining the items D to M as these judgment ring correction parameters, these are set as rare items that are relatively difficult to obtain. .
[0139]
“Enemy magic” set as a judgment ring correction parameter indicates a specific enemy magic among the magic of enemy characters (this is called “enemy magic”), and the main character receives these enemy magics. In this case, the display mode of the judgment ring 100 is disadvantageous for the player. In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, six types of enemy magic (enemy magic A to enemy magic F) are set in “enemy magic” as the judgment ring correction parameter.
[0140]
Explain the effect of receiving enemy magic.
[0141]
(1) When the main character receives the enemy magic A, the range of the timing area on the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0142]
(2) When the main character receives the enemy magic B, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is doubled.
[0143]
(3) When the main character receives the enemy magic C, the size of the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0144]
(4) When the main character receives the enemy magic D, the size of the judgment ring 100 is doubled, but the timing area on the judgment ring 100 is halved.
[0145]
(5) When the main character receives the enemy magic E, the size of the judgment ring 100 is doubled, but the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases and changes irregularly. In this case, even if the O button 12 is successfully operated, the attack power does not triple as in the case of the item I, and is normal attack power.
[0146]
(6) When the main character receives the enemy magic F, the timing area range, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101, and the size of the judgment ring 100 are randomly determined in a range from 1/2 to 2 times.
[0147]
The “event type” set as the judgment ring correction parameter is an event in which the party of the main character battles against a specific enemy character, and when the event occurs, the display state of the judgment ring 100 is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes. In this “judgment ring correction parameter table”, four event types (medium bosses A to C and lath bosses) are set in the “event type” as the judgment ring correction parameter.
[0148]
The effect when each event type occurs will be described.
[0149]
(1) The event type “middle boss A” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss A” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 is doubled.
[0150]
(2) The event type “middle boss B” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss B” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the timing area range is halved.
[0151]
(3) The event type “middle boss C” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “middle boss C” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the range of the timing area is halved, and the rotation speed of the rotation bar 101 increases or decreases and changes irregularly. .
[0152]
(4) The event type “Last Boss” is an event in which the party of the main character encounters and battles against “Last Boss” which is a kind of enemy boss character. When this event occurs, the timing area range is halved.
[0153]
Here, since the boss character is an enemy character that can acquire a great number of experience points by defeating it compared to a normal enemy character, the display mode of the judgment ring 100 is difficult for the player to operate as described above. It becomes a state.
[0154]
FIG. 35 shows the procedure of the “judgment ring determination process” in ST83 (FIG. 15). This process is a process after the rotation of the rotation bar 101 in the judgment ring 100 is started in the “judgment ring determination process”. First, the player operates the ○ button 12 to determine whether or not the operation signal is input. Determine (ST101). If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST107. If “YES”, that is, if the input of the operation signal is confirmed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area ( ST102).
[0155]
If “NO” in the determination of ST102, the process proceeds to ST107. If “YES”, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area, the position where the rotation bar 101 is located is the 120% region. It is determined whether it is above (ST103). Here, the case of “NO” in the determination of ST102 is a case where the operation of the ○ button 12 cannot be performed when the rotation bar 101 is on the timing area. In this case, the subsequent operation of the ○ button 12 becomes invalid, and the display termination condition of the judgment ring 100 is achieved.
[0156]
If “YES” in the determination of ST103, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on the 120% region, “1” is set as a judgment ring correction value in a predetermined region of the RAM 23 (ST104). On the other hand, if “NO” in the determination of ST103, that is, if the rotation bar 101 is on a timing area other than the 120% area, “1” is set as a judgment ring correction value in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST105). .
[0157]
Subsequently, based on the selected command, the type of main character, and the item used, the opponent damage amount or the recovery value is calculated by a predetermined calculation formula, and the calculation result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST106).
[0158]
In ST107, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the judgment ring 100 has been achieved. Termination conditions are: (1) the specified number of rotations (usually one time, the number of rotations may increase depending on the judgment ring correction parameter), (2) the specified number of pushing operations (usually 3 Digested at different times, depending on various parameters. If “YES” in the determination in ST107, this “judgment ring determination process” is terminated, and if “NO”, the process returns to ST101.
[0159]
FIG. 36 shows the procedure of the “soul point addition process” in ST39 (FIG. 5). This process is a process performed after the end of the “one turn” in the battle scene. There may be a point called “Soul Point” for the enemy character to play against. When the enemy character that the main character defeats is set with the Soul Point, the main character Can be earned.
[0160]
FIG. 37 shows a “soul point table” showing enemy characters and their soul points. As shown in FIG. 37, the soul points have six attributes, “light”, “darkness”, “wind”, “earth”, “water”, and “fire”. Each attribute is added to a “soul point addition counter” provided in the RAM 23.
[0161]
Therefore, in the “soul point addition process”, first, referring to the “soul point table”, the soul points set for the defeated enemy character are added (ST111). When the defeated enemy character is monster A, the soul point of the attribute “Earth” is set to “1”, so “1” is added to the soul point addition counter of the attribute “Earth”. When the defeated enemy character is monster B, the soul point of the attribute “darkness” is set to “2”, so “2” is added to the soul point addition counter of the attribute “darkness”. When the defeated enemy character is monster C, no soul points are set, so no addition is made to the soul point addition counter. If the defeated enemy character is Monster D, the Soul Point of attribute “Earth” is set to “1” and the Soul Point of attribute “Fire” is set to “4”. “1” is added to the counter, and “4” is added to the soul point addition counter of the attribute “flame”. When the defeated enemy character is monster E, the soul point of the attribute “light” is set to “1”, so “1” is added to the soul point addition counter of the attribute “light”.
[0162]
Next, it is determined whether soul points have been added. If “NO”, the “soul point addition process” is terminated, and if “YES”, the “soul point acquisition number display screen” is displayed (ST113).
[0163]
FIG. 38 (1) shows a display example of a “soul point acquisition number display screen”. In the area 121 where the characters “light” are displayed, the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “light” is displayed by a level gauge 121a and a numerical value. In the area 122 where the characters “flame” are displayed, the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “flame” is displayed by the level gauge 122a and a numerical value. In the area 123 where the characters “E” are displayed, the number of soul points acquired for the attribute “E” is displayed by the level gauge 123a and a numerical value. In the area 124 where the characters “darkness” are displayed, the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “darkness” is displayed by the level gauge 124a and a numerical value. In the area 125 where the characters “wind” are displayed, the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “wind” is displayed by the level gauge 125a and a numerical value. In the area 126 where the characters “water” are displayed, the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “water” is displayed by the level gauge 126a and a numerical value.
[0164]
Soul points are set so that the level increases by one according to the number of points acquired. When the level is increased, the main character can fight a “fusion monster” described later. Here, the “fusion monster” is an enemy character set to give a special ability to the main character on the condition that the main character defeats the fusion monster. This special ability is the ability of the main character to transform into a fusion monster itself.
[0165]
FIG. 39 shows an example of the number of soul points required to raise a level (hereinafter referred to as “fusion level”) which is a condition for fighting a fusion monster. Here, six types of fusion monsters (light fusion monster, flame fusion monster, earth fusion monster, dark fusion monster, wind fusion monster, water fusion monster) corresponding to the attribute of the soul point are set in the fusion monster. .
[0166]
In the example shown in FIG. 39, the number of soul points necessary for raising the fusion level, which is a condition for fighting with “Flame Fusion Monster”, is shown. In this case, when the number of acquired soul points reaches “80”, the fusion level increases to “2”, and it is possible to fight the flame fusion monster corresponding to that level. When the number of Soul Points earned reaches “300”, the fusion level rises to “3”, and you can fight the flame fusion monster according to that level. Further, when the number of soul points acquired reaches “999”, the fusion level becomes “MAX”, and it is possible to fight a flame fusion monster according to the level. In this way, the fusion level increases according to the number of soul points acquired. The attack power of the fusion monster is also increased when the fusion level increases. When the fusion monster is defeated, the main character has the ability to transform into the defeated fusion monster itself.
[0167]
Therefore, the numerical value displayed above each of the level gauges 121a to 126a in FIG. 38 (1) indicates the current fusion level. For example, “Level: 3” is displayed above the level gauge 121a where the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “light” is displayed, indicating that the fusion level is “3”. A numerical value displayed below each of the level gauges 121a to 126a indicates "current number of acquired soul points / maximum number of acquired points" as a numerical value. For example, “998/999” is displayed below the level gauge 121a in which the number of acquired soul points of the attribute “light” is displayed, the current number of acquired soul points is “998”, and the maximum number of acquired is “999”. It is shown that.
[0168]
The indicators of the level gauges 121a to 126a are set so as to reach the right end position when the soul points reach a predetermined number and the fusion level rises. Therefore, when the fusion level increases, the indicators of the level gauges 121a to 126a are cleared thereafter.
[0169]
In the display example of the “soul point acquisition number display screen” shown in FIG. 38 (2), the characters “Level Max” are displayed in the area 121 where the characters “light” are displayed, and the soul with the attribute “light” is displayed. This indicates that the number of points acquired has reached the maximum number of “999” and the fusion level, which is a condition for fighting a light fusion monster, has increased to “MAX”. Also, in the “soul point acquisition number display screen” shown in FIG. 38 (2), the characters “Level Up!” Are displayed in the area 122 where the characters “flame” are displayed, and the attribute “flame” is displayed. This indicates that the number of soul points earned has reached “300” and the fusion level, which is a condition for fighting a light fusion monster, has increased from “2” to “3”.
[0170]
Whether or not to fight the fusion monster is determined by command selection by the player. Note that this command selection is effective only when the fusion level is raised. For example, if characters such as “Level Up!” And “Level Max” as shown in FIG. 38 (2) are displayed, the player can easily recognize that the fusion level has increased. By selecting a predetermined command, you can fight against a fusion monster.
[0171]
The battle with the fusion monster is performed in a “graveyard” different from the normal battle scene. When the fusion level is increased, a “fusion” command is added to the command menu. When the “fusion” command is selected, the main character is led to the “graveyard” and can battle with the fusion monster.
[0172]
FIG. 40 shows a state when “graveyard” is displayed on the display 16. Here, six tombstones 131 to 136 are displayed, which correspond to the respective fusion monsters. The tombstone 131 with the letter “light” corresponds to the light fusion monster, the tombstone 132 with the letter “flame” corresponds to the flame fusion monster, and the letter “earth” is drawn. The tombstone 133 corresponds to the earth fusion monster, the tombstone 134 with the character “darkness” corresponds to the dark fusion monster, the tombstone 135 with the character “wind” corresponds to the wind fusion monster, The tombstone 136 on which the characters “water” are drawn corresponds to the water fusion monster.
[0173]
If any tombstone is selected, a fusion monster corresponding to the tombstone appears, and the main character can play against the fusion monster.
[0174]
Moreover, in the display example of FIG. 40, although the height of each gravestone is displayed differently, this indicates the fusion level of each attribute. For example, the tombstone 131 corresponding to the light fusion monster indicates that the fusion level of the attribute “light” is “MAX”, and the tombstone 132 corresponding to the flame fusion monster has the fusion level of the attribute “flame” “3”. The tombstone 133 corresponding to the earth fusion monster indicates that the fusion level of the attribute “earth” is “1”, and the tombstone 134 corresponding to the darkness fusion monster is the fusion level of the attribute “dark”. Is “1”, the tombstone 135 corresponding to the wind fusion monster indicates that the fusion level of the attribute “wind” is “3”, and the tombstone 136 corresponding to the water fusion monster is the attribute This indicates that the fusion level of “water” is “2”.
[0175]
FIG. 41 shows the procedure of “graveyard command processing” performed when the “graveyard” command is selected by the player. First, it is determined whether a tombstone has been selected by the player (ST121). If “YES” here, it is determined whether or not a condition (battle condition) for performing a battle with the fusion monster corresponding to the tombstone is satisfied (ST122). The battle condition is “the fusion level of the attribute corresponding to the selected tombstone has just been raised” or “the fusion level has already been raised and no battle with the fusion monster has been performed thereafter. That's one of them.
[0176]
If “YES” in ST122, the “battle process” for performing a battle with the selected fusion monster is performed. Here, when the main character wins by defeating the fusion monster (“YES” in ST124), the ability to transform into the defeated fusion monster (referred to as “fusion soul”) is added to the item used by the main character “ Parameter change processing ”is performed (ST125).
[0177]
FIG. 42 shows a state in which a fusion monster 137 corresponding to the tombstone appears from behind the selected tombstone.
[0178]
FIG. 43 shows a “fusion soul acquisition screen” displayed when the main character defeats a fusion monster. Here, the characters “Get Fusion Soul!” Are displayed on the display 16, and the name of the acquired fusion soul is displayed below the characters. In FIG. 43, “Iris Soul” is displayed as the name of the fusion soul. Here, “Elis” is the name of a fusion monster.
[0179]
As described above, if the main character acquires the fusion soul, an attack using the fusion soul can be performed in the subsequent battle scene. Specifically, in the battle scene after acquiring the fusion soul, the name of the fusion soul acquired in the command menu (“Elis” in the above case) is added as a command, and by selecting the command, the main character becomes the fusion monster. Can be transformed into Transforming into a fusion monster will not only change the appearance, but will allow you to use all the abilities of the fusion monster. That is, the main character can be the fusion monster itself.
[0180]
Next, “tool command processing” executed when the “tool” command is selected on the “menu screen” displayed by operating the □ button 14 on the “submap” will be described. In this “tool command processing”, the parameters (HP, MP, SP, etc.) of the main character can be changed by using items possessed by the player.
[0181]
FIG. 44 shows the procedure of “tool command processing”. When the “tool” command is selected and “tool command processing” is executed, first, an “item list screen” is displayed on the display 16 (ST111).
[0182]
FIG. 45 shows an example of an “item list screen”. In the “item list screen”, a list of items possessed by the player, the number of possessed items, and the judgment ring 100 are displayed. On this screen, as items and the number of items, 10 items A, 12 items B, and 21 items C are displayed.
[0183]
After the “item list screen” is displayed, the “item table” (FIG. 33) is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (ST112). The details of the “item table” are as described above.
[0184]
Next, it is determined whether or not an item to be used has been selected on the “item list screen” (ST113). Specifically, in the “item list screen” of FIG. 45, the selection cursor 141 is displayed at the left position of the item list, and the selection cursor 141 moves up and down by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player. . Then, by the operation of the circle button 12, the item having the selection cursor 141 at the left position is selected as an item to be used.
[0185]
If an item to be used is selected (“YES” in ST113), then a character selection item is displayed on the “item list screen” (ST114). FIG. 46 shows a state when character selection items are displayed on the “item list screen”. Here, main character A, main character B, and main character C are displayed as character selection items. Above the character selection item, a character “Who are you using?” Is displayed, and a selection cursor 142 is displayed at the left position of the character selection item.
[0186]
Next, it is determined whether or not a character using the item is selected on the “item list screen” (ST115). Specifically, in the “item list screen” shown in FIG. 46, the selection cursor 142 moves up and down by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player. Then, by the operation of the ○ button 12, the character whose selection cursor 142 is in the left position is selected as the character using the item.
[0187]
If the character using the item is selected (“YES” in ST115), “judgment ring determination processing” is subsequently performed (ST116). This “judgment ring determination process” is the same as the procedure described with reference to FIG. That is, here, the judgment ring 100 based on the selected item is displayed, and the rotation of the rotation bar 101 is started. The display mode at this time is shown in FIG. While the rotation bar 101 is rotating, the display 16 displays the selected item and an explanation about the item.
[0188]
Subsequently, “judgment ring determination processing” is performed (ST117). This “judgment ring determination process” is the same as the procedure described with reference to FIG. That is, here, a determination is made regarding the eye pressing operation of the ○ button 12 of the player, and the effect on the character of the used item is determined according to the determination result.
[0189]
Then, the parameters of the character selected in ST115 are changed with the contents determined by the “judgment ring determination process” (ST118). For example, when the selected item restores the character's HP status or the like, a recovery value is calculated in the “judgment ring determination process”, and the calculated value is added to the character's HP or the like.
[0190]
Next, the “buying and selling command process” executed when the “buying and selling” command is selected when a “shop screen” representing a store where items can be bought and sold is displayed. In this “buy / sell command processing”, it is possible to purchase items at the shop or sell items owned by the party of the main character.
[0191]
FIG. 48 shows the procedure of “trade command processing”. First, it is determined whether or not “Buy” is selected on the shop screen (ST121). That is, it is determined whether or not “buy” is selected from the selection items displayed on the “shop screen”.
[0192]
As shown in FIG. 49, on the “shop screen”, first, two selection items “buy” and “sell” are displayed, and a selection cursor 143 is displayed at the left position of these selection items. The selection cursor 143 moves up and down by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player, and one of the above selection items is selected by the operation of the ○ button 12.
[0193]
When “Buy” is selected (“YES” in ST121), a “purchased product selection screen” is then displayed (ST122). Next, it is determined whether or not the purchased item and the number of purchases are selected on this “purchased item selection screen” (ST123). If “YES”, then whether or not the purchaser is designated on the “purchased item selection screen” It is determined whether or not (ST124). Then, a “discount process” is performed to determine a discount rate for the purchase price of the purchased product using the judgment ring 100 (ST125).
[0194]
FIG. 50 shows an example of a “purchased product selection screen”. In this “purchased item selection screen”, a list of products handled by the shop and their prices are displayed on the left side of the screen, and a selection cursor 144 is displayed at the left position of the list. The selection cursor 144 moves up and down by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8 by the player, and when the O button 12 is operated, the product with the selection cursor 144 in the left position is selected as the purchased item.
[0195]
On the right side of the screen, the number of items possessed by the party as a whole or by each main character, the number of items possessed, the number of items purchased, the number of items purchased, necessary for purchasing the selected item The total amount of money and the number of guild cards required for discount negotiation are displayed. The number of guild cards held is represented by the number “☆”. For the designation of “number of purchases”, after selecting a purchased item, the selection cursor 144 moves to the left position of the display of “number of purchases”, and the designation becomes valid. The number of purchases can be increased or decreased by the operation of the upward button 7 or the downward button 8 and designated.
[0196]
Further, a purchaser selection item for selecting a purchaser is displayed below the list of products. After selecting the number of purchases, the selection cursor 144 moves to the left position of the purchaser selection item, and the purchaser is designated. It becomes effective. Then, the selection cursor 144 moves up and down by the operation of the up button 7 or the down button 8, and the purchaser can specify by the operation of the ○ button 12. Note that the product can be purchased either in units of party or main character, and party, main character A, main character B, and main character C are displayed as purchaser selection items.
[0197]
In addition, the judgment ring 100 is also displayed on the “purchased product selection screen”. This is used in the “discount process”, and the discount rate of the purchased item is determined based on the result of the player pushing the rotation bar 101. In the judgment ring 100 displayed on this “purchased product selection screen”, the range of the timing area changes according to the purchased product. In addition, even if the product is the same, the characteristics of the character so that the range of the timing area when the “fight” command is selected for the character that is good at physical attack in the above-described judgment process is wider than that of other characters. The range of the timing area changes to match. Also, the timing area range changes depending on the number of guild cards described below.
[0198]
When the operation of pushing the judgment ring 100 on the “purchased item selection screen” is successfully performed, as shown in FIG. 51, the judgment ring 100 is broken into pieces simultaneously with the rotation of the rotating bar 101, and the fragments are scattered. Is displayed. Then, the text “30% OFF!” Is displayed. In other words, when a successful push operation is performed, a preset discount rate is applied, a predetermined amount is discounted from the total amount of purchased items, and purchase can be made at a lower price than usual.
[0199]
48 again, when the total amount of purchased items is determined and the “discount process” is completed in the procedure of “buy / sell command process” in FIG. 48, “possibility check process” for confirming whether payment can be made with the party's possession money. (ST126).
[0200]
When it is confirmed in ST126 that the money is sufficient, a “parameter update process” for registering the purchased item as a possessed item of the party or the main character is performed (ST127).
[0201]
On the other hand, when “NO” is determined in ST121, that is, when “Sale” is selected, a “Sale item selection screen” is subsequently displayed (ST128). Next, it is determined whether or not a seller has been designated on this “selling product selection screen” (ST129). If “YES”, then the selling product and the number of sales are designated on the “selling product selection screen”. It is determined whether or not (ST130). Then, an “extra processing” is performed to determine the rate of increase in the purchase price of the sold product using the judgment ring 100 (ST131).
[0202]
Then, when the premium rate is determined in ST131 and the final purchase amount is determined, “parameter update processing” is performed in which the amount is added to and registered in the possession of each party or main character (ST127).
[0203]
FIG. 52 shows an example of a “sale item selection screen”. On this “sale item selection screen”, a party, a main character A, a main character B, and a main character C are displayed as seller selection items at the top of the screen. A selection cursor 145 is displayed at these left positions. Below the seller selection item, a list of items owned by the seller whose selection cursor 145 is at the left position is displayed. In the possessed item list, the name of the possessed item, the number of possessed items, and the purchase price on the store side are displayed. The selection cursor 145 moves up and down when the player operates the up button 7 or the down button 8.
[0204]
When the seller is designated by the player's operation of the circle button 12, the selection cursor 145 is displayed on the left side of the possessed item list. The selection cursor 145 is moved, and the sold item is selected by operating the ○ button 12. For the designation of the number of sales, after selecting a sold product, the selection cursor 145 moves to the left position of the display of “number of sales”, and the designation becomes valid. Then, the number of sales can be specified by increasing / decreasing by operating the up button 7 or the down button 8.
[0205]
The possessed items can be sold either in units of party or main character, and the party, main character A, main character B, and main character C are displayed in the seller selection items.
[0206]
Also, the judgment ring 100 is displayed on the “selling product selection screen”. This is used in the “extra processing”, and the rate of increase in the purchase price of the sold product is determined based on the result of the player pushing the rotation bar 101. In the judgment ring 100 displayed on this “selling product selection screen”, the timing area range changes according to the sale item, or the timing area range changes according to the seller even for the same product. To do. Also, the timing area range changes depending on the number of guild cards described below.
[0207]
When the operation of pushing the judgment ring 100 on the “selling product selection screen” is successful, the judgment ring 100 is broken into pieces simultaneously with the rotation of the rotating bar 101, and the broken pieces are scattered. The Then, characters such as 30% UP are displayed. That is, when the push operation is successfully performed, a preset premium rate is applied, a predetermined amount is added to the purchase price of the sold product, and the purchase price is higher than usual.
[0208]
As described above, in the “purchased product selection screen” and the “sold product selection screen”, it is possible to trade the products reflecting the skill of the player by pushing the judgment ring 100.
[0209]
FIG. 53 shows the procedure of the “discount process”. First, the “discount counter” is cleared to 0 (ST141). Next, it is determined whether or not a “discount” command has been selected (ST142). If “NO”, this “discount process” is terminated to establish a transaction at a normal price, and if “YES”, continue. Then, “1” is added to the “discount counter” (ST143).
[0210]
Next, it is determined whether the selected purchaser has as many guild cards as the “discount counter” (ST144). The number of guild cards possessed is indicated by “☆” on the “purchased item selection screen”. Here, when “NO”, the “discount process” is terminated and the transaction is completed at the normal price, and when “YES”, subsequently, the “transaction table” is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 to be a predetermined area of the RAM 23. Based on this, “judgment processing” is performed (ST145). Here, “transaction 1” includes a table (an example is shown in FIG. 54) that is referred when the purchaser is a character unit, and a table (an example is shown in FIG. 55) that is referred when the purchaser is a party unit. Consists of. In these tables, the range of the timing area of the judgment ring 100 corresponding to the purchased item is set, and the discount rate when the pushing operation is successful is also set.
[0211]
Further, in the judgment process performed in ST145, the judgment ring 100 in which the timing area range is set based on the transaction table is displayed on the purchase item selection screen, the rotation bar 101 is rotated, and the player determines whether or not the eye is pushed. Do. Details are the same as those in ST74.
[0212]
Then, in the judgment process, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the player has successfully pushed the eye (ST146). If “NO”, the “discount process” is terminated and the normal price is used. If the transaction is concluded and “YES”, the discount rate is set with reference to the set “transaction table” (ST147).
[0213]
Subsequently, the purchase item selection screen displays a character asking whether or not to continue further discount negotiations, that is, whether or not to challenge the judgment ring 100 push operation, and two selection items “challenge” and “quit” Is displayed (ST148). Here, when “stop” is selected (“NO” in ST149), the process proceeds to ST151, and the price considering the discount rate set in ST147 is determined. On the other hand, when “challenge” is selected in ST149 (“YES” in ST149), it is subsequently determined whether or not the counter number of the discount counter is “2” as the upper limit value. Here, if “YES”, the process moves to ST151 and the price is determined. If “NO”, the process returns to ST143 and repeats the process from ST143.
[0214]
FIG. 54 shows a transaction table referred to when the purchaser is in character units. As shown in FIG. 54, the range of the timing area is set according to the type of purchased item. Here, an item having good compatibility is set for the character. For example, the main main character A is compatible with the weapon A, and the main character B is compatible with the weapon B. In this way, when the purchased item and the purchaser are compatible, as shown in FIG. 54, the timing area range is set wide, and the purchased item and the purchaser are compatible. In this case, as shown in FIG. 54, the range of the timing area is set narrow.
[0215]
If the judgment ring 100 displayed based on the transaction table shown in FIG. 54 is successfully pushed, the discount rate of the purchase price is set to 10%.
[0216]
On the other hand, FIG. 55 shows a transaction table that is referred to when the purchaser is a party unit. Again, the timing area range is set according to the type of purchased item. In the judgment ring 100 displayed based on the transaction table shown in FIG. 55, the discount rate set when the pushing operation is successful varies depending on the number of guild cards, that is, the number of pushing operations. Yes. In the example shown in FIG. 55, when the number of guild cards is one, that is, when the challenge operation is performed only once, the discount rate of the purchase price is 5%, but when the number of guild cards is two, When the push operation is attempted twice, the discount rate of the purchase price is set to increase to 15%.
[0217]
FIG. 56 shows the procedure of the “extra processing”. First, the “discount counter” is cleared to 0 (ST161). Next, it is determined whether or not an “extra” command has been selected (ST162). If “NO”, this “extra processing” is terminated to establish a transaction at a normal price, and if “YES”, then continue. Then, “1” is added to the “extra number counter” (ST163).
[0218]
Next, it is determined whether or not the selected seller has as many guild cards as the “extra number counter” (ST164). The number of guild cards possessed is indicated by “☆” in the “selling item selection screen”. If “NO” here, this “extra process” is terminated and the transaction is completed at the normal price. If “YES”, then the “transaction table” is taken out from the DVD-ROM 31 and a predetermined area of the RAM 23 is obtained. Based on this, “judgment processing” is performed (ST165). Here, the “transaction table” is the same as that used in the “discount process”.
[0219]
In the “judgment process” performed in ST165, the judgment ring 100 in which the timing area range is set based on the transaction table is displayed on the sale item selection screen, the rotating bar 101 is rotated, and the player determines whether the eye is pushed. Do. Details are the same as those in ST74.
[0220]
Then, in the judgment process, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the player has successfully pushed the eye (ST166). If “NO”, the “extra process” is terminated and the normal price is applied. When the transaction is concluded and “YES”, the premium rate is set with reference to the set “transaction table” (ST167).
[0221]
Subsequently, the sale item selection screen displays a character asking whether or not to continue negotiations for further price increase, that is, whether or not to challenge the judgment ring 100 operation. Selection items are displayed (ST168). Here, when “stop” is selected (“NO” in ST169), the process proceeds to ST171, and a price is determined in consideration of the premium rate set in ST167. On the other hand, when “challenge” is selected in ST169 (“YES” in ST169), it is subsequently determined whether or not the counter number of the additional number counter is the upper limit value “2”. Here, if “YES”, the process moves to ST171, and the price is determined. If “NO”, the process returns to ST163, and the processes from ST163 are repeated.
[0222]
In the transaction table referred to in this “extra processing”, “purchased product” is replaced with “sale product” and “discount rate” is replaced with “extra rate” in the transaction table shown in FIG. 54 and FIG.
[0223]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to this. For example, the controller 4 operated by the player may be provided integrally with the apparatus main body 1.
[0224]
Furthermore, the present invention integrally includes an operation unit that can be operated by the player, a display unit that displays images and sounds, a storage unit that stores a game program, and a control unit that executes control processing according to the game program. The present invention can be similarly applied to a portable game device or a desktop game device.
[0225]
Furthermore, the game program is stored in a server device connected to a network such as the Internet, and a so-called network game in which a game can be played by connecting to the server device from a personal computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or the like. Applicable.
[0226]
An example will be described using the network game system of FIG. In this network game system, mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C as terminals for performing the above-described game are connected to a PDC network 51 capable of packet communication, for example, via base stations 52A and 52B, and player operations and games are performed. The information center 55 is accessed via the PDC network 51 according to the state. In response to requests from the mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C, the information center 55 obtains various information from the servers 57A and 57B storing game programs and other data necessary for the game via a network such as the Internet. Acquire and transmit information necessary for the game to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C. Note that, like the server 58 in FIG. 57, a server storing game data or the like may be connected to the information center 55 through a specific or dedicated communication line 60 without going through a network such as the Internet.
[0227]
As a method for the player to execute the game, the game program is downloaded from the servers 57A, 57B in advance to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C before the game starts, and the execution of the game program is executed on the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C. Perform on the main body. In addition, the game program is executed on the servers 57A, 57B in accordance with instructions from the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C, and the game content is viewed on the mobile phones 53A, 53B, 53C, like a so-called browser. Various systems such as a system in which the roles are assigned to the mobile phones 53A, 53B, and 53C are conceivable. In addition, mobile phones may be interconnected using the PDC network 51 so that the game system can be shared or played by players.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration when the present invention is applied to a game device.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the game apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a display example of a title screen and a world map.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main game processing.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of battle processing.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a battle scene start screen.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of WP subtraction processing.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing character individual abilities of main character A and main character B;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a command selection screen.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of command reception processing.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of character runaway processing.
FIG. 12 shows a display example when character runaway processing is executed.
FIG. 13 shows a second display example when character runaway processing is executed.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of command processing.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment process.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a target character selection screen.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display when a command is determined.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state when a circle button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the first timing area.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state when the O button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the second timing area.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state when a circle button is operated when the rotation bar passes over the third timing area.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a state when the operation of the ○ button on the timing area fails.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a state after the rotation of the rotation bar is stopped when the ○ button is successful on all timing areas.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which the main character A is attacking the enemy character A.
FIG. 24 is a view showing a state when the main character A finishes the attack on the enemy character A and returns to the original position.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment ring determination process.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a weapon table.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a calculation formula used when calculating the enemy damage amount of the enemy character.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a display mode of a judgment ring displayed when a command is determined.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display mode of a judgment ring after command determination
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another example of a 120% region.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a special table.
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a calculation formula for calculating an opponent damage amount when using attack magic and a calculation formula for calculating a recovery value when using recovery magic.
FIG. 33 shows an item table
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a judgment ring correction parameter table.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a judgment ring determination process.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of soul point addition processing;
FIG. 37 shows a soul point table.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the display of the number of acquired soul points.
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the number of soul points necessary for raising the fusion level.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a state when a graveyard is displayed.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of graveyard command processing.
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a situation when a fusion monster appears in a graveyard.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a fusion soul acquisition screen.
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of tool command processing;
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an item list screen.
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a state when a character selection item is displayed on the item list screen.
47 is a diagram showing a screen displayed after FIG. 46. FIG.
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of trading command processing.
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a shop screen.
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a purchased item selection screen.
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing another display mode of the purchase item selection screen.
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a sold product selection screen.
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a discount processing procedure;
FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a transaction table that is referred to when a purchaser or a seller is in character units.
FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a transaction table that is referred to when a purchaser or a seller is a party unit;
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a premium process.
FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a configuration of a network game system.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main unit, 2 ... Cover, 3 ... Memory slot, 4 ... Controller, 5 ... Start button, 6 ... Selection button, 7 ... Up direction button, 8 ... Down direction button, 9 ... Left direction button, 10 ... Right direction Button 11, Δ button 12, ○ button 13, × button 14 □□ button 15, display device 16, display surface 17 L, 17 R speaker 17, 19 terminal cable 20, signal cable 41 ... Cursor, 43, 46 ... selection mark, 44 ... command menu, 45, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 ... selection cursor, 100 ... judgment ring, 100a ... rotation start position, 101 ... rotation bar, 102 ... 1st timing area, 103 ... 2nd timing area, 104 ... 3rd timing area, 102a, 103a, 104a ... 20% area, 111 ... main character A, 112 ... main character B, 113 ... main character C, 114 ... enemy character A, 115 ... enemy character B, 116 ... enemy character C, 117 ... black smoke, 118 ... runaway mark, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 ... gravestone, 137 ... fusion monster, 51 ... packet / PDC network, 52A, 52B ... base station, 53A, 53B, 53C ... mobile phone, 55 ... information center, 56 ... Internet, 57A, 57B, 58 ... server, 60 ... communication line.

Claims (5)

An operation means operable by the player;
A game device comprising: a device main body that determines a behavior form of a character according to an operation input from the operation means, and displays the character on a display device;
The apparatus main body is
And ability memory means for storing the ability values corresponding to said action form of the character, the data that is correlated to the effective area that is set corresponding to the capacity value,
Assigned value storage means for storing an assigned value corresponding to the effective area;
Action form determining means for determining the action form of the character in accordance with the timing of operation input from the operation means;
The display device and the variable display region and variable region displaced by rotating the variable display area above the fulcrum point of said variable display area as a reference area to be displayed is formed in the variable domain over time a variable display control means for displaying the variable display area which changes its display mode with the displacement on the display device,
Timing of operation input from the operation means performed while the display form of the variable display area displayed by the variable display control means is changed is provided in the variable display area as the reference area and timing determination means for determining whether or not the it is the timing of the change area overlaps the effective area on,
Based on the result of the determination determined by the timing determination means, the action value is obtained from the ability value corresponding to the action form determined by the action form determination means and the assigned value corresponding to the effective area. Action form effect determining means for determining as an effect of form,
It said variable display control means, the game apparatus characterized by determining a range of the number and position of the effective region provided by the setting parameter for each of the character on the variable display region as the reference region. 2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the variable display area or the variable area as the reference area includes an effective area that is relatively advantageous to the player and an ineffective area that is relatively disadvantageous. The game device characterized by the above-mentioned. 3. The game apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the effective area includes a special effective area that is more advantageous to the player. 4. The game apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the range of the effective area is set according to the parameter. 4. The game apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the range of the special effective area is set according to the parameter.

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