JP6496375B2 - Program, computer apparatus, and program control method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, a computer apparatus, and a program control method.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game is known in which an operation target character or the like operated by a player can be moved in a virtual space and searched for in the virtual space. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a game in which an operation target character searches for a virtual space where a building object is arranged. Some games allow an operation target character to enter a building object and search the building object.

  As a method for making it possible to search the building object in the virtual space, for example, when the operation target character enters the entrance of the building object, what is the virtual space in which the building object is arranged created as the inside of the building object? A method of moving an operation target character to a different virtual space is known. In addition, for example, a method of directly creating a virtual space in which a manipulation target character can move inside a building object is also known. In this case, the virtual space in which the building object is arranged and the virtual space inside the building object can be said to be the same virtual space that is directly connected.

JP 2005-63266 A

  However, in the method like the former, it is necessary to load data for generating a destination virtual space every time the operation target character enters and exits the building object. Since the game cannot be played during such loading, there is a problem that the feeling of immersion in the game is reduced.

  In the latter method, the size of the virtual space in the building object is almost equal to the size of the building object. For example, unless the size of the building object is increased, a sufficient search space in the building object is obtained. Could not be secured. Therefore, there is a problem that the expression on the game is restricted.

  An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a game capable of suppressing a decrease in immersion in the game and improving the expression on the game.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, the program according to the present invention is a program executed on a computer apparatus, and the computer apparatus is configured to set a first area and a second area in a virtual space, Changing means for changing the size of a movable object movable in space in the virtual space according to the region where the movable object is located, the movable object from the first region to the second region, or the second Before and after moving from the first area to the first area, the program functions as display size control means for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, the computer apparatus according to the present invention includes a region setting unit that sets a first region and a second region in a virtual space, and a virtual object on a movable object that can move in the virtual space. Change means for changing the size in accordance with the area where the movable object is located, and before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area, or from the second area to the first area. And a display size control means for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a program control method according to the present invention is a program control method executed in a computer apparatus, and an area for setting a first area and a second area in a virtual space in the computer apparatus. A setting step; a changing step of changing a size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to an area where the movable object is located; and the movable object is changed from the first area to the second area. Or a display size control step for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after moving from the second area to the first area. It is.

  Each embodiment of the present invention solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the computer apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the magnitude | size of the object in virtual space corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game execution process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, the description regarding the effect is one aspect of the effect of the embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to what is described here. In addition, the order of the processes constituting the flowchart described below is out of order as long as no contradiction or inconsistency occurs in the process contents.

[First embodiment]
First, the outline of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer apparatus corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least an area setting unit 101, a changing unit 102, and a display size control unit 103.

  The area setting unit 101 has a function of setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space. The changing unit 102 has a function of changing the size of a movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located. The display size control unit 103 sets the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same.

  Next, a program (game program) execution process in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a program execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  The computer apparatus 1 sets a first area and a second area in the virtual space (step S1). Next, the computer apparatus 1 changes the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located (step S2). Next, the computer apparatus 1 determines the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Control is made to be substantially the same (step S3), and the process ends.

  One aspect of the first embodiment is to provide a game that can suppress a decrease in immersion in the game and improve the expression on the game.

  In the first embodiment, the “computer device” may be a game execution process such as a stationary game machine, a portable game machine, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, or a wearable terminal. Say something. Here, the “game” refers to, for example, a computer game that starts and executes a program on a computer device, and the genre of the game content is not limited.

  “Virtual space” refers to a virtual space on a computer, for example. The “region” is, for example, an element that constitutes a part of the virtual space, and can be of any size and shape. The “movable object” refers to, for example, a tangible object that can move in a virtual space based on an operation instruction of a player.

  “Display size” refers to the size of a movable object on the display screen, for example. The “display size” is, for example, the size of the object in the virtual space, and the position of the virtual screen or the viewpoint of the virtual camera when generating a two-dimensional image by perspective-translating the virtual space from the virtual camera onto the virtual screen It is possible to control by changing the above.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the outline of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer apparatus corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least an area setting unit 111, a changing unit 112, a display size control unit 113, and a moving speed control unit 114.

  The area setting unit 111 has a function of setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space. The changing unit 112 has a function of changing the size of a movable object that can move in the virtual space in accordance with the area where the movable object is located.

  The display size control unit 113 sets the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same. The moving speed control unit 114 has a function of controlling the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area. Have

  Next, a program (game program) execution process in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  The computer apparatus 1 sets a first area and a second area in the virtual space (step S11). Next, the computer apparatus 1 changes the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located (step S12).

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 determines the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Control is made to be substantially the same (step S13). Next, the computer apparatus 1 performs control so that the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen is substantially the same regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area. (Step S14), the process ends.

  As one aspect of the second embodiment, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort in the operation of the player that may occur when the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed.

  In the second embodiment, “computer device”, “game”, “virtual space”, “area”, “movable object”, and “display size” are the same as those described in the first embodiment. It can be used within the required range.

[Third embodiment]
Next, the outline of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer apparatus corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least an area setting unit 121, an arrangement unit 122, a change unit 123, and a display size control unit 124.

  The area setting unit 121 has a function of setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space. The placement unit 122 has a function of placing the first placement object in the first area and placing the second placement object in the second area. Here, the second placement object placed by the placement unit 122 is smaller in size in the virtual space than the first placement object.

  The changing unit 123 has a function of changing the size of a movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located. Here, when the movable object enters the second area from the first area, the changing unit 123 changes the size of the movable object so that the size of the movable object in the virtual space is reduced. When entering the first area from the second area, it has a function of changing the size of the movable object so as to increase in the virtual space.

  The display size control unit 124 substantially reduces the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same.

  Next, a program (game program) execution process in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  The computer apparatus 1 sets a first area and a second area in the virtual space (step S21). Next, the computer apparatus 1 arranges the first placement object in the first area and places the second placement object in the second area (step S22). The second placement object placed in step S22 has a smaller size in the virtual space than the first placement object.

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 changes the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located (step S23). In step S23, when the movable object enters the second area from the first area, the size of the movable object is changed to be smaller in the virtual space, and the movable object is changed to the second area. When entering the first area, the size of the movable object is changed so as to increase in the virtual space.

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 determines the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Control is made to be substantially the same (step S24), and the process ends.

  As one aspect of the third embodiment, it is possible to make the area in the second area feel wider than when the player views the second area from the first area. It becomes possible to improve.

  In the third embodiment, “computer device”, “game”, “virtual space”, “area”, “movable object”, and “display size” are the same as the contents described in the first embodiment. It can be used within the required range.

  In the third embodiment, the “first placement object” refers to, for example, a tangible object placed in the first region in the virtual space. Specific examples of the “first placement object” include chairs, tables, barrels, stairs, treasure chests, NPCs (non-player characters) such as streetmen, and the like.

  The “second placement object” refers to a tangible object placed in a second area in the virtual space, for example. Specific examples of the “second arrangement object” include the same objects as those described in the “first arrangement object”. The sizes of the “first placement object” and the “second placement object” in the virtual space are, for example, “second placement object” when compared between objects of the same type (for example, treasure chests and NPCs). It is preferable that this is smaller.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, an outline of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer apparatus corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least an area setting unit 131, a changing unit 132, a display size control unit 133, and a display mode control unit 134.

  The area setting unit 131 has a function of setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space. The changing unit 132 has a function of changing the size of a movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located.

  The display size control unit 133 sets the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same. The display mode control unit 134 displays at least a part of the region different from the region where the movable object is located in a mode in which the player cannot visually recognize or in a mode in which it is less visible than the region where the movable object is positioned. It has a function to control.

  Next, a program (game program) execution process in the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  The computer apparatus 1 sets a first area and a second area in the virtual space (step S31). Next, the computer apparatus 1 changes the size in the virtual space of the movable object that can move in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located (step S32).

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 determines the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Control is made to be substantially the same (step S33). Next, the computer apparatus 1 displays at least a part of the region different from the region where the movable object is located in a mode in which the player cannot visually recognize or in a mode in which it is less visible than the region where the movable object is positioned. Then, control is terminated (step S34).

  As one aspect of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling caused by setting the first area and the second area.

  In the fourth embodiment, “computer device”, “game”, “virtual space”, “area”, “movable object”, and “display size” are the same as those described in the first embodiment. It can be used within the required range.

  In the fourth embodiment, the “invisible state” means, for example, that the area cannot be visually recognized by an object that covers the area (for example, the appearance of a building object) or that the area is covered. This is done by a conventionally known method such as applying a predetermined visibility restriction. “Aspect that is difficult to visually recognize” means, for example, a field of view in which at least a part of an area different from the area where the movable object is located is made darker or blurred than the area where the movable object is located. This is done by a conventionally known method such as applying a restriction.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, an outline of the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer device corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least a control unit 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a storage unit 13, a sound processing unit 14, a graphics processing unit 15, an external storage medium reading unit 16, a communication interface 17, and an interface unit 18. Are connected by an internal bus.

  The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The control unit 11 executes a program stored in the storage unit 13 or the external storage medium 24 to control the computer device 1. Moreover, the control part 11 is provided with the internal timer which time-measures. The RAM 12 is a work area for the control unit 11. The storage unit 13 is a storage area for storing programs and data.

  The external storage medium reading unit 16 can be loaded with an external storage medium 24 in which a program is stored. For example, a program and data are stored in the external storage medium 24. Examples of the external storage medium 24 include a ROM cartridge, a BD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a CD-ROM. The external storage medium reading unit 16 reads programs and data from the external storage medium 24 and loads them into the RAM 12.

  The control unit 11 reads the program and data from the RAM 12 and performs processing. The control unit 11 processes the program and data loaded in the RAM 12 to output a sound output instruction to the sound processing unit 14 and output a drawing command to the graphics processing unit 15.

  The sound processing unit 14 is connected to a sound output device 21 that is a speaker. When the control unit 11 outputs a sound output instruction to the sound processing unit 14, the sound processing unit 14 outputs a sound signal to the sound output device 21.

  The graphics processing unit 15 is connected to the display device 22. The display device 22 has a display screen 23. When the control unit 11 outputs a drawing command to the graphics processing unit 15, the graphics processing unit 15 develops an image in a frame memory (frame buffer) 19 and outputs a video signal for displaying the image on the display screen 23. Output. The graphics processing unit 15 performs drawing of one image for each frame. One frame time of an image is, for example, 1/30 second. The graphics processing unit 15 is responsible for a part of arithmetic processing related to drawing performed only by the control unit 11 and has a role of distributing the load of the entire system.

  An input unit 20 (for example, a controller, a mouse, a keyboard, etc.) can be connected to the interface unit 18. Input information from the input unit 20 by the player is stored in the RAM 12, and the control unit 11 executes various arithmetic processes based on the input information. Alternatively, it is also possible to connect a storage medium reader to the interface unit 18 and read programs and data from an external memory or the like. The display device 22 may be provided in a computer device. For example, the display device 22 provided with a touch panel may be used as the input unit 20.

  The communication interface 17 can be connected to the communication network 2 wirelessly or by wire, and can transmit and receive information to and from other computer devices via the communication network 2.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer apparatus corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer apparatus 1 includes at least an area setting unit 141, an association unit 142, an arrangement unit 143, a movement control unit 144, a change unit 145, a display size control unit 146, a movement speed control unit 147, and a display mode control unit 148.

  The area setting unit 141 has a function of setting a first area and a second area different from the first area in the same virtual space. An example of the first area is a game field such as a city where an object (for example, a building, a vehicle, etc.) that can enter inside is arranged, and an area excluding the inside of the building object. Moreover, as a 2nd area | region, the area | region inside the said building object is mentioned, for example. Further, the position of each region in the virtual space may be changed during the game as long as it is within the same virtual space.

  The associating unit 142 has a function of associating a first scale value with the first region and associating a second scale value different from the first scale value with the second region. It is preferable that the size of the object in the first region is determined in the virtual space according to the first scale value. In addition, it is preferable that the size of at least a part of the objects in the second region is determined in the virtual space according to the second scale value.

  The associating unit 142 also has a scale value when moving from the first area to the second area at the boundary between the first area and the second area, and from the second area to the first area. You may set the scale value when moving.

  The placement unit 143 has a function of placing the first placement object in the first area and placing the second placement object in the second area. For example, when the size of the first placement object and the second placement object in the virtual space is compared between the same type of objects (for example, between treasure chests and between NPCs), the second placement object is smaller.

  When the sizes of the first placement object and the second placement object in the virtual space are compared between different types of objects, the second placement object may be larger. Specifically, when the first placement object is “flower” and the second placement object is “bed”, the size of the “bed” in the virtual space is larger than the “flower”. It can happen. In this case, it is preferable that the size of the “bed” in the virtual space is relatively large so that there is no sense of incongruity in the game expression as compared to the second placement object other than the “bed”. . That is, it is preferable that the “first placement objects” and the “second placement objects” have the same scale feeling in the virtual space.

  The movement control unit 144 has a function of controlling movement of the movable object in the virtual space based on an operation instruction given by the player via the input unit 20.

  The changing unit 145 has a function of changing the size of a movable object that can move in the virtual space in accordance with the area where the movable object is located. For example, when the movable object moves from the first area to the second area, the changing unit 145 reduces the size of the movable object in the virtual space, and the movable object is in the second area. When moving from 1 to the first area, the size of the movable object in the virtual space is increased. The changing unit 145 preferably changes the size of the movable object in the virtual space according to, for example, the first scale value or the second scale value.

  The display size control unit 146 is configured to reduce the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same. When the movable object moves between the first area and the second area, the display size control unit 146 generates a two-dimensional image by perspective-transforming the virtual space from the virtual camera onto the virtual screen, for example. It is preferable to control the display size by changing the position of the virtual screen or changing the viewpoint of the virtual camera.

  The moving speed control unit 147 is configured so that the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen is substantially the same in the movement mode regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area. It has a function to control to be the same. For example, if the movable object can move in different modes of movement, “walking” and “running”, which is faster than “walking”, the moving speed on the display screen by “walking” is movable. Whether the object is located in the first area or the second area, it is substantially the same, and the moving speed on the display screen by “running” is also the same for the movable object in the first area or the second area. Even if it is located in any of the two regions, it is preferable that they are substantially the same.

  The display mode control unit 148 displays at least a part of the region different from the region where the movable object is located in a mode in which the player cannot visually recognize or a mode in which the player is less visible than the region where the movable object is positioned. It has a function to control. The display mode control unit 148 controls the display mode by a conventionally known method such as using a predetermined object that covers at least a part of the area, or applying a predetermined view restriction to at least a part of the area. It is preferable.

  Next, a program execution process in the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the program execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. In the following, as an example of a game, a role-playing game in which a virtual object can be searched using a movable object (hereinafter also referred to as a player character) that can move based on an operation instruction of the player is given. Explain. Note that the game genre is not limited to the role playing game, and can be applied to any genre such as an action game.

  In the game illustrated below, a town field in which building objects and predetermined objects such as barrels, treasure chests, and NPCs are arranged is set in the virtual space. A predetermined object is also arranged inside the building object. An area where the player character can move is set inside the town field and the building object. The virtual camera preferably changes parameters such as the viewpoint and / or the visual axis based on the movement of the player character so that the player character is displayed on the display screen.

  First, the computer device 1 sets a first area and a second area different from the first area in the same virtual space (step S41). Here, the first area is, for example, a town field in which one or more building objects are arranged, and the second area is, for example, an area inside the building object.

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 associates the first scale value with the first region, and associates the second region with a second scale value different from the first scale value (step S42). Next, the computer apparatus 1 arranges a predetermined first arrangement object in the first area and arranges a predetermined second arrangement object in the second area (step S43). The size of at least part of the first placement object on the virtual space is determined based on the first scale value, and the size of at least part of the second placement object on the virtual space is based on the second scale value. Is preferably determined.

  In step S43, when the size of the first placement object and the second placement object in the virtual space is compared between, for example, the same type of objects (for example, treasure chests or NPCs), It is preferable that the direction is smaller.

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 moves the player character in the virtual space based on an operation instruction given by the player via the input unit 20 (step S44). Note that what is moved in step S44 is not limited to the player character, but is an object such as an item equipped by the player, a symbol indicating the current location in the virtual space such as the player or the player character, and the like. May be.

  Next, the computer apparatus 1 monitors the current location of the player character in the virtual space and determines whether or not the player character has entered a different area, that is, moved from the first area to the second area, or It is determined whether or not the second area has moved to the first area (step S45). If the player character has not entered a different area (No in step S45), the process returns to step S44.

  When the player character has entered a different area (Yes in step S45), the computer apparatus 1 changes the size of the player character in the virtual space according to the area where the player character is located (step S46). In step S46, for example, when the player character enters the second area from the first area, based on the second scale value, the player character enters the first area from the second area. Based on the first scale value, the size of the player character in the virtual space is changed.

  Hereinafter, the program execution processing in steps S41 to S45 will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the size of an object in the virtual space, corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  In FIG. 12, the boundary line 31 for indicating the first area, the first area 32, the first arrangement object 33, the boundary line 41 for indicating the second area, the second area 42, the second arrangement Objects 43 and 44, player characters 51a and 51b, and NPCs 52a and 52b are shown. Note that the dotted lines in FIG. 12 are auxiliary lines shown so that the size in the virtual space can be easily grasped, and are not set in the virtual space.

  The boundary line 31 and the boundary line 41 are shown to facilitate understanding of the invention according to the present embodiment. The first area 32 is inside the area surrounded by the boundary line 31 and outside the area surrounded by the boundary line 41, and is, for example, a town field. The second area is an area inside the area surrounded by the boundary line 41, for example, the inside of a building object.

  The 1st arrangement object 33 is an object arranged in the 1st field 32, for example, is a barrel object. The second placement objects 43 and 44 are objects placed in the second area 42. The second placement object 43 is the same type of object as the first placement object 33, and is, for example, a barrel object. The second placement object 43 is the same type of object as the first placement object 33, but the size in the virtual space is smaller than that of the first placement object 33.

  The second placement object 44 is an object of a different type from the first placement object 33, for example, a bed object. The size of the second placement object 44 in the virtual space is larger than that of the second placement object 43, but preferably has the same scale feeling as the second placement object 43. Specifically, it is preferable that the size of the second placement objects 43 and 44 is determined in the virtual space based on the second scale value set in the second region 42.

  The player characters 51a and 51b are the same object, and are objects that can move in the virtual space based on an operation instruction from the player. When the player character 51a in the first area 32 moves into the second area 42, the player character 51a is changed to become smaller in the virtual space and becomes the player character 51b. Further, when the player character 51b in the second area 42 moves into the first area 32, the player character 51b is changed so as to increase in size in the virtual space and becomes the player character 51a.

  The NPCs 52a and 52b are the same object, and can move autonomously in the virtual space regardless of an operation instruction from the player. When the NPC 52a in the second area 42 moves into the first area 32, the NPC 52a is changed to increase in size in the virtual space and becomes the NPC 52b. Further, when the NPC 52b in the first area 32 moves into the second area 42, the NPC 52b is changed to become smaller in the virtual space and becomes the NPC 52a.

  It should be noted that not only the NPC 52a but also the objects such as the first placement object 33 are preferably changed in size in the virtual space when moving between areas due to the action of the player character or NPC, for example. .

  The size of each object in the virtual space is preferably determined based on, for example, a scale value set in a region where each object exists. Specifically, a reference size is set for each object, and when the object exists in the first area 32, the size is changed based on the first scale value, and the object is set to the second size. If it exists in the area 42, it is preferable to change the size based on the second scale value. With such a configuration, the first area 32 and the second area 42 can be easily made into virtual spaces having different scale feelings even though they are the same virtual space. The reference size may be the same value as either the first scale value or the second scale value.

  Further, the size of each object in the virtual space may be determined without using the scale value. For example, for each object, a size value in the virtual space when it exists in the first area 32 and a size value in the virtual space when it exists in the second area 42 are set. In addition, the size of each object in the virtual space may be determined based on the set value.

  With the above-described configuration described with reference to FIG. 12, for example, even when a town field and the inside of a building object arranged in the city field are created as the same virtual space, the area inside the building object is expanded. Therefore, the building object can be expressed in a pseudo-larger manner than the area when the building object is viewed from the city field, and the game's preference can be improved.

  In FIG. 12, only the first region 32 and the second region 42 are shown, but a third region different from these regions may be provided. The third area is created, for example, in an area inside another building object different from the building object in which the second area 42 is provided, or in a building object in which the second area 42 is provided. Any area that is at least partially in contact with the first area 32 or the second area 42, such as an area inside a predetermined room or a predetermined floor, may be used. The third area can be created by applying the contents described for the first area 32 or the second area 42. Further, the third region may have a scale feeling different from any of the first region 32 and the second region by adopting, for example, a third scale value.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. The computer device 1 controls the display size of the player character on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after the player character enters a different area (step S47). In step S46, when the size of the player character is changed to be small, in step S47, for example, the viewpoint of the virtual camera is brought close to the player character, or the virtual space is seen through the virtual screen from the virtual camera. It is preferable that control is performed so that the position of the virtual screen is closer to the virtual space when the two-dimensional image is generated by conversion.

  If the size of the player character in the virtual space is changed in step S46, for example, in step S47, the viewpoint of the virtual camera is moved away from the player character, or the virtual space is moved from the virtual camera on the virtual screen. It is preferable to perform control so as to move the position of the virtual screen away from the virtual space side when generating a two-dimensional image through perspective transformation.

  The display size of the player character displayed on the display screen is not changed before and after the player character enters the different area by the process of step S47, so even if the size of the player character in the virtual space is changed, The player can continue playing the game without feeling uncomfortable.

  Note that the process of step S47 may be executed at least before and after the player character enters a different area. For example, the display size of the player character may be changed when the player gives an operation instruction to change the parameters of the virtual camera or a predetermined event is disclosed after the player character has entered a different area. .

  Next, the computer device 1 performs control so that at least a part of the area different from the area where the player character is located is displayed in such a manner that the player cannot visually recognize or is less visible than the area where the player character is located. (Step S48). With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity caused to the player because the first area and the second area are created based on different scale feelings.

  Next, the computer device 1 controls the movement speed of the player character on the display screen so as to be substantially the same before and after the player character enters a different area (step S49), and the process ends.

  Hereinafter, the program execution process in steps S46 to S49 will be further described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 are schematic views showing an example of a display screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The dotted lines in FIGS. 13 and 14 are auxiliary lines shown so that the size in the virtual space can be easily grasped, and are not set in the virtual space.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen especially when the player character exists in the first area. In FIG. 13, the first area 71, the first arrangement object 72 a, the NPC 73, the boundary line 81, the second area 82, the second arrangement objects 83 a and 84 a, and the NPC 85 are displayed in the display screen 23 indicated by the double frame. In addition, a player character 91a is shown.

  The first area 71 is an area outside the area surrounded by the boundary 81 and is, for example, a town field. In the first area 71, there are a first placement object 72a, an NPC 73, and a player character 91a. The first placement object 72a is, for example, a barrel object, and the NPC 73 is, for example, an NPC that autonomously moves in a town field.

  The second area 82 is an area within the area surrounded by the boundary line 81, for example, an area inside the building object. The boundary line 81 is preferably set at substantially the same position as the exterior part of the building object, for example. Moreover, it is preferable that the boundary line 81 is not displayed on the display screen 23.

  In the second area 82, the second placement objects 83a and 84a and the NPC 85 exist. The second arrangement object 83a is the same type of object as the first arrangement object 72a, and is, for example, a barrel object. The second placement object 84a is a different type of object from the first placement object 72a, for example, a bed object. The NPC 85 is, for example, an NPC that autonomously moves within a building object.

  In FIG. 13, the first placement object 72a has a size corresponding to nine squares divided by dotted lines, whereas the second placement object 83a has a size corresponding to only one square. Similarly, the NPC 73 has a size corresponding to the nine squares, whereas the NPC 85 has a size corresponding to only one square. That is, the size of the second placement object 83a and the NPC 85 in the virtual space is smaller than that of the first placement object 72a and the NPC 73, respectively.

  In FIG. 13, the second area 82 (area shaded in gray) is covered with, for example, the appearance of a building object and cannot be recognized on the display screen 23. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the same kind of objects having different sizes in the first area 71 and the second area 82. is there.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen when the player character 91a moves to a predetermined point P1 in the second area 82 shown in FIG. In FIG. 14, the first area 71, the first arrangement object 72 b, the boundary 81, the second area 82, and the second arrangement object of the same type as the first arrangement object are displayed in the display screen 23 indicated by the double frame. 83b, a second arrangement object 84b of a type different from the first arrangement object, and a player character 91b are shown. The same reference numerals as those in FIG. 13 are used for the contents described in FIG.

  When the player character 91b enters the second area 82, the player character 91b is reduced in size in the virtual space. Specifically, when the player character 91a in FIG. 13 exists in the first area 71, the player character 91a has a size corresponding to nine squares divided by dotted lines, but the second area 82 When it enters, it is changed to the size of one square and becomes the player character 91b.

  On the other hand, when the player character 91a enters the second area 82, the display size of the player character 91b on the display screen 23 is substantially the same as that of the player character 91a because the position of the virtual camera is changed. It has become. That is, the display screen 23 cannot recognize that the size of the player character 91 in the virtual space has been changed.

  Further, when the player character 91b enters the second area 82, the moving speed in the virtual space is slowed down. For example, assuming that the player character 91a in FIG. 13 moves at a speed that moves three squares in a predetermined time, the player character 91b moves one square in the predetermined time. It is changed to such moving speed. For example, the moving speed may be changed according to the scale value set in each area.

  On the other hand, when the player character 91a enters the second area 82, the moving speed of the player character 91b on the display screen 23 is substantially the same as that of the player character 91a because the position of the virtual camera is changed. It has become. For example, as for the display size on the display screen 23, one square formed by the 3 × 3 squares in FIG. 13 is substantially the same as the one square in FIG. The upper moving speed is substantially the same.

  With such a configuration, for example, even if the size of the player character 91 in the virtual space is changed, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity felt by the player during play and maintain a sense of immersion in the game. become.

  The first placement object 72b and the second placement objects 83b and 84b are not changed in size in the virtual space. However, as the position of the virtual camera is changed as described above, The display size at has increased. For example, the first placement object 72a in FIG. 13 and the second placement object 83b in FIG. 14 are the same kind of objects, and the sizes in the virtual space are different, but the display sizes on the display screen 23 are substantially the same. It has become.

  With such a configuration, for example, even if a city field and the inside of a building object arranged in the city field are created with different scale feelings, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity felt by the player during play. It becomes possible to maintain an immersive feeling.

  In FIG. 14, the first area 71 (grayed area) displayed on the display screen 23 cannot be recognized on the display screen 23 due to, for example, a view restriction process. Or it is difficult to recognize. When the scale feeling is greatly different between the first area 71 and the second area 82 (for example, when the scale value differs by a predetermined value or more), the first area 71 is displayed on the display screen 23. It is preferable to configure so that it cannot be recognized. On the other hand, when the scale feeling is not significantly different between the first area 71 and the second area 82, the first area 71 may be difficult to recognize on the display screen 23. .

  With such a configuration, for example, even if the same type of object has different sizes in the first area 71 and the second area 82, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that the player feels during play. It becomes possible to maintain a sense of immersion in the game.

  In the above, the case where the program processing is performed by the computer device alone has been described as the fifth embodiment. However, as a modification of the fifth embodiment, for example, a computer device operated by a player and the computer device It is also possible to adopt a game system realized in a server device that can be connected by communication. In this case, for example, each process of step S41 to step S49 in FIG. 11 can be executed by either the computer apparatus 1 or the server apparatus 3 as long as no contradiction occurs.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the first area and the second area are set in the virtual space, and the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed according to the area where the movable object is located. By doing so, for example, it is possible to improve the expression on the game, for example, by creating virtual spaces with different feelings of scale in the first area and in the second area.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, when the first region and the second region are set in the same virtual space, for example, when moving from one region to the other region In addition, loading for creating a new virtual space is not required, and a decrease in immersion in the game can be suppressed.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the movable object is displayed on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. By controlling the display size to be substantially the same, for example, even if the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity felt by the player during play, and to make the game feel immersive. Can be maintained.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen is substantially the same regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area. By controlling so, for example, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity felt by the player during play, and to maintain a sense of immersion in the game.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the size of at least a part of the second placement object in the virtual space is smaller than at least a part of the first placement object, for example, the second area is widened. Therefore, it is possible to express the size of the second area in a pseudo manner wider than the width of the second area viewed from the first area, and the expression on the game can be improved.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, when a movable object enters from one area to the other area, the size of the movable object is set to the size of the arrangement object arranged in the movement destination area. By changing the size according to the size, for example, the discomfort that the player feels during play can be reduced compared to the size of the arranged objects arranged in each area, and the sense of immersion in the game can be reduced. Can be maintained.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the player cannot visually recognize at least a part of the area different from the area where the movable object is located, or is less visible than the area where the movable object is located. For example, even if the first area and the second area are virtual spaces having different scale feelings, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling caused by the display. Become.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the position of the virtual screen is changed when the virtual space is perspective-transformed from the virtual camera onto the virtual screen to generate a two-dimensional image, or the viewpoint of the virtual camera is changed. By controlling the display size by this, for example, even if the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity felt by the player during play, and maintain a sense of immersion in the game. Is possible.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, a first scale value is associated with the first area, a second scale value different from the first scale value is associated with the second area, and the movable object is located in the area. By changing the size of the movable object in the virtual space according to the associated scale value, for example, the size of the movable object in the virtual space can be easily controlled.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the first scale value is associated with the first area, the second scale value different from the first scale value is associated with the second area, and the objects arranged in the respective areas By changing the size in the virtual space according to the scale value associated with the area where the object is placed, for example, it is easy to create areas with different scale feelings in the same virtual space Become.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, an area inside the building object arranged in the virtual space is set as the second area, and at least a part of the area outside the building object is set as the first area. By setting, for example, the width of the interior of the building object can be expressed in a pseudo-wider manner than the width of the building object viewed from the first region. That is, the inside of the building object can be expressed in a pseudo-wide manner without increasing the size of the building object in the first region, and a sufficient search space can be provided inside the building object. Become.

  As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the movable object moves based on the operation instruction of the player, for example, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the sense of immersion in the game, A game with improved expression can be provided.

  In the fifth embodiment, “computer device”, “game”, “virtual space”, “area”, “movable object”, and “display size” are the same as those described in the first embodiment. It can be used within the required range. In the fifth embodiment, the contents described in the third embodiment can be adopted as necessary for the “first arrangement object” and the “second arrangement object”. In the fifth embodiment, the contents described in the fourth embodiment can be adopted as necessary for the “mode that cannot be visually recognized” and the “mode that is difficult to visually recognize”.

  In the fifth embodiment, the “scale value” refers to, for example, a value for determining the size of the object inside the area in the virtual space. The “scale value” may be, for example, a value for directly specifying the size for each object, or a value for changing the reference size set for each object.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, an outline of the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, the game system communicates with a plurality of computer devices 1 (computer devices 1a, 1b,... 1z) operated by a plurality of players (players A, B... Z), and a server device 3. Network 2. The computer device 1 is connected to a server device 3 via a communication network 2. Note that the computer apparatus 1 may not be always connected to the server apparatus 3 as long as it can be connected as necessary.

  The configuration of the computer device in the sixth embodiment can adopt the same configuration as that shown in the block diagram of the computer device in FIG. 9, and the contents described as the explanation of FIG. Can be adopted.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The server device 3 includes a control unit 201, a RAM 202, a storage unit (HDD) 203, and a communication interface 204, which are connected by an internal bus.

  The control unit 201 includes a CPU and a ROM, and executes a program stored in the storage unit 203 to control the server device 3. The control unit 201 also includes an internal timer that measures time. The RAM 202 is a work area for the control unit 201. The storage unit 203 is a storage area for storing programs and data. The control unit 201 reads the program and data from the RAM 202 and performs program execution processing based on the request information received from the computer apparatus 1.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. The game system 4 includes at least an area setting unit 401, a changing unit 402, and a display size control unit 403.

  The area setting unit 401 has a function of setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space. The changing unit 402 has a function of changing the size of a movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located. The display size control unit 403 displays the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. It has a function to control to be the same.

  Next, a game execution process in the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game execution process corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  The game system 4 sets a first area and a second area in the virtual space (step S51). Next, the game system 4 changes the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located (step S52). Next, the game system 4 determines the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Control is made to be substantially the same (step S53), and the process ends.

  As one aspect of the sixth embodiment, it is to provide a game capable of suppressing a decrease in immersion in the game and improving the expression on the game.

  In the sixth embodiment, “computer device”, “game”, “virtual space”, “area”, “movable object”, and “display size” are the same as the contents described in the first embodiment. It can be used within the required range.

[Appendix]
The above description of the embodiments described the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.

[1] A program executed in a computer device, the computer device comprising: a region setting means for setting a first region and a second region in the virtual space; a virtual space of a movable object movable in the virtual space Changing means for changing the upper size according to the area where the movable object is located, before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area, or from the second area to the first area The program that functions as display size control means for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same.

[2] The computer apparatus is further controlled so that the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen is substantially the same regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area. The program according to [1], which is caused to function as a moving speed control means.

[3] The computer device further causes the computer device to function as a placement unit that places the first placement object in the first region and places the second placement object in the second region, and the second placement placed by the placement unit. At least a part of the object is smaller in size in the virtual space than at least a part of the first placement object, and the changing means intrudes the movable object from the first area to the second area. When the movable object is changed so that the size of the movable object in the virtual space is reduced, and the movable object enters the first region from the second region, the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed. The program according to [1] or [2], wherein the program is changed so as to increase.

[4] The computer device is further displayed in a manner in which at least a part of the region different from the region in which the movable object is located is invisible to the player or in a manner that is less visible than the region in which the movable object is located. The program according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the program is caused to function as a display mode control unit that performs control.

[5] The display size control means changes the position of the virtual screen when generating a two-dimensional image by perspective-transforming the virtual space from the virtual camera onto the virtual screen, or changing the viewpoint of the virtual camera. The program according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the display size is controlled by.

[6] The computer apparatus further functions as an association unit that associates a first scale value with the first region and associates a second scale value different from the first scale value with the second region, and the changing unit includes: The program according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the size of the movable object in the virtual space is changed according to a scale value associated with an area where the movable object is located.

[7] The program causes the computer device to function as an arrangement unit that arranges the first arrangement object in the first area and arranges the second arrangement object in the second area. The program according to [6], wherein the size on the space corresponds to the first scale value, and the size on the virtual space of the second placement object corresponds to the second scale value.

[8] The area setting means sets the area inside the building arranged in the virtual space as the second area, and sets at least a part of the area outside the building as the first area. ] The program in any one of [7].

[9] The program according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein the movable object moves based on an operation instruction from the player.

[10] Area setting means for setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space, and the size of the movable object that can move in the virtual space in the virtual space is set to the area in which the movable object is located. The change means for changing the display size and the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. A computer apparatus comprising display size control means for controlling to be substantially the same.

[11] A program control method executed in a computer apparatus, the area setting step for setting a first area and a second area in the virtual space in the computer apparatus, and a movable object movable in the virtual space Changing the size of the object in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located, and the movable object from the first area to the second area, or from the second area to the first area. And a display size control step for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after the movement.

[12] A game system realized by a computer device operated by a player and a server device that can be connected to the computer device by communication, and a region in which a first region and a second region are set in a virtual space Setting means; changing means for changing the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the area where the movable object is located; and the movable object is changed from the first area to the second area. Or a display size control means for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen before and after moving from the second area to the first area.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Computer apparatus 11 Control part 12 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Storage part 14 Sound processing part 15 Graphics processing part 16 External storage medium reading part 17 Communication interface 18 Interface part 19 Frame memory 20 Input part 21 Sound output device 22 Display apparatus 23 Display screen 24 External storage medium 2 Communication network 3 Server apparatus 201 Control unit 202 RAM
203 Storage unit 204 Communication interface

Claims (7)

A program executed on a computer device,
Computer equipment,
Area setting means for setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space;
Changing means for changing the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space on the virtual space in accordance with the area where the movable object is located;
Display for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Size control means ,
Even if the movable object is located in either the first area or the second area, the movable object is caused to function as a movement speed control means for controlling the movement speed of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same . program. A computer device,
Function as an arrangement means for arranging the first arrangement object in the first area and arranging the second arrangement object in the second area;
At least a portion of the second placement object placed by the placement means is smaller in size in the virtual space than at least a portion of the first placement object,
The changing means is
When the movable object enters the second area from the first area, the size of the movable object is changed to be smaller in the virtual space, and the movable object is changed from the second area to the first area. When entering an area, change the size of the movable object in the virtual space to be larger.
The program according to claim 1 . A computer device,
As display mode control means for controlling to display at least a part of the region different from the region where the movable object is located in a mode in which the player cannot visually recognize or in a mode in which it is less visible than the region where the movable object is positioned The program according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the program is made to function. The display size control means is
Changing the position of the virtual screen when generating a two-dimensional image by perspective-transforming the virtual space from the virtual camera onto the virtual screen, or controlling the display size by changing the viewpoint of the virtual camera;
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . A computer device,
Associating means for associating a first scale value with the first region and associating a second scale value different from the first scale value with the second region;
The changing means is
Change the size of the movable object in the virtual space according to the scale value associated with the area where the movable object is located,
The program in any one of Claims 1-4 . Area setting means for setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space;
Changing means for changing the size of the movable object movable in the virtual space in accordance with the area where the movable object is located;
Display for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. Size control means ;
A moving speed control means for controlling the moving speed of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same regardless of whether the movable object is located in the first area or the second area . Computer device. A program control method executed in a computer device, comprising:
Computer equipment,
An area setting step for setting the first area and the second area in the virtual space;
A change step of changing a size of the movable object movable in the virtual space on the virtual space according to an area where the movable object is located;
Display for controlling the display size of the movable object on the display screen to be substantially the same before and after the movable object moves from the first area to the second area or from the second area to the first area. A size control step ;
Even if the movable object is located in either the first area or the second area, a movement speed control step is executed to control the movement speed of the movable object on the display screen so as to be substantially the same . , Program control method.

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