JP6526101B2 - Video game processing program, video game processing system and video game processing method - Google Patents

Description

  At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program, a video game processing system, and a video game processing method for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation.

  Conventionally, various systems have been proposed for storing and using images of video games as screen shots.

  In such a system, for example, there is a system in which a saved screen shot is transmitted to a server and used (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-99211, A

  However, in the conventional system, it may have been difficult to obtain a screen shot in line with the user's intention depending on the situation of the video game. That is, in order to make the game screen displayed according to the situation of the video game in accordance with the user's intention, there was a case where the user was required to have some skill. Such a problem is particularly likely to occur when the game screen includes an object (NPC or character of another user) that operates independently of the user's operation.

  It is an object of at least one embodiment of the present invention to provide a user with a video game that solves the above problems and that is easy to capture the intended screen shot.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. The update function of updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users, and the update function by the update function. A first display function for displaying a corresponding game screen (hereinafter referred to as "normal screen") and an object other than the user's character (hereinafter referred to as "user character") based on the shooting operation, the shooting An object (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”) satisfying a predetermined condition when an operation is performed has a predetermined operation (hereinafter “shooting operation” And a second display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for shooting”) for executing at least one portion of the screen for shooting in a predetermined storage area based on a save operation. It is for realizing the function.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. A processing system, comprising: updating means for updating the position in the virtual space of characters operable by each user based on a moving operation by one or more users, and responding to each user based on the updating result by the updating means A first display means for displaying a game screen to be played (hereinafter referred to as "the normal screen"), and an object other than the user's character (hereinafter referred to as "the user character") based on the photographing operation An object (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”) that satisfies a predetermined condition when the event is performed has a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting operation”). A second display means for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) to execute and a storage means for storing at least a part of the screen for photographing in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation And including.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game according to a user's operation, which is moved by one or more users. The update process which updates the position in the virtual space of the character which each user can operate based on operation, and the game screen (henceforth "a normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update process. An object other than the user's character (hereinafter referred to as "user character") based on the first display process to be displayed and the photographing operation, and an object that satisfies the predetermined condition when the photographing operation is performed A game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) in which a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”) is executed (hereinafter referred to as “photographing object”) is referred to. A second display processing Shimesuru, based on the save operation, characterized in that it comprises a storing process of storing at least a portion of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area.

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

It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a video game processing system corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the terminal in the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a storage state of information corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining the concept corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a game screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the various components in the example of each embodiment described below can be combined suitably in the range which a contradiction etc. do not produce. Moreover, about the content demonstrated as an example of a certain embodiment, the description may be abbreviate | omitted in other embodiment. In addition, the contents of operations and processes that are not related to the characterizing portion of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is random as long as no contradiction or the like occurs in the process contents.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a video game processing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a video game processing server 10 and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a plurality of users (players) playing video games. And. The configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a plurality of servers may be provided.

  The video game processing server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are connected to a communication network 30, such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N connect to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication company using a wireless communication channel.

  The video game processing system 100 includes the video game processing server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N to realize various functions for controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation.

  The video game processing server 10 is managed by a manager of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information on video games to a plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N. In the present embodiment, the video game processing server 10 is constituted by an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium for storing various information. In addition, although the video game processing server 10 is provided with the general structure for playing a video game, such as a control part and a communication part, description here is abbreviate | omitted. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the video game processing server 10 manage information on the video game from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load applied to each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N. However, the storage unit for storing various information only needs to have a storage area in a state where the video game processing server 10 can access, and for example, a dedicated storage area is provided outside the video game processing server 10 May be

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a video game processing server 10A (server 10A) which is an example of the configuration of the video game processing server 10. As shown in FIG. The server 10A at least includes an update unit 11, a first display unit 12, a second display unit 13, and a storage unit 14.

  The update unit 11 has a function of updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the operation of one or more users.

  Here, the character operable by the user means a character (so-called player character) that operates based on an operation input by the user. That is, the video game whose progress is controlled by the server 10 is preferably a video game in which the user can operate the character. The user character may not be displayed on the game screen.

  Further, the position in the virtual space means a space in which components of a video game including characters are virtually arranged. The virtual space may be shared or shared by multiple users, or may not be shared. When the virtual space is shared, that is, when the video game is for multiplay, the “operation target” described later may include characters of other users.

  Further, updating the position of the character in the virtual space based on the user operation means updating information (position related information) related to the position of the character using information related to the user operation (operation related information). The configuration for updating the position related information is not particularly limited. For example, the position related information may be managed by a server, or may be managed by a user terminal. In an example of such a configuration, the server acquires user information input to each user terminal, the server executes processing necessary for managing the virtual space, and transmits information on the execution result to each user terminal There is a configuration. In this case, examples of processing required for managing the virtual space may include various processing such as time series organization, determination of valid operation and invalid operation, update of character information, and the like. In addition, examples of the information on the execution result may include various information such as updated position information and generated image information.

  The first display unit 12 has a function of causing a user terminal operated by each user to display a game screen (normal screen) corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update function.

  Here, the user terminal means one operated by one user in principle and displaying (or outputting) a game screen on a screen provided in the display device.

  Moreover, that a server displays a game screen on a user terminal (client) means performing communication for displaying a game screen on a user terminal. In addition, the information which a server sends is not specifically limited, It is good also as a structure containing image information, and may be only the command to a user terminal.

  The second display unit 13 is an object other than the character (user character) of the user who operates the user who performed the photographing operation, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the photographing operation is performed. It has a function of displaying a game screen (screen for photographing) in which an object (photographing object) executes a predetermined operation (photographing operation).

  Here, the photographing operation means an input corresponding to an instruction for displaying a photographing screen. That is, in this example, storage (acquisition of a screen shot) of the game screen is performed by the photographing operation (first operation) and the storage operation (second operation) described later. That is, the photographing operation in this example means an operation for entering a preparation stage for taking a screen shot. The configuration for the server 10A to receive the photographing operation by the user is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration is such that the user can easily input via the controller.

  In addition, the object means one configured as a virtual space including various characters (so-called player characters and non-player characters). Although the conditions to be photographed are not particularly limited, it is preferable that the user can recognize the contents.

  Further, the photographing operation means a predetermined operation performed by the object. Although the content of the photographing operation is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the position is determined based on the position of the object when the photographing operation is performed or the position. Examples of the position determined based on the position include a position in virtual space determined based on a predetermined rule or a user operation. The configuration for specifying the operation corresponding to the object is not particularly limited, and may be determined at the time of game creation, or may be determined according to the status of the video game. Further, the position of the object may be changed by a user operation or a photographing operation received during display of the photographing screen. In this case, it is preferable that the position change of the object by the user operation or the like does not affect the position managed on the server. That is, it is preferable that the position change of the object (except for the character of the photographer) on the photographing screen does not affect the position information managed for the normal screen.

  Further, the screen for photographing means a screen which is ready to be stored according to the operation of the user. The photographing screen and the actually photographed screen (so-called screen shot) do not have to coincide with each other. For example, the photographing screen may be a partially photographed screen (photographing screen).

  The storage unit 14 has a function of storing at least a part of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area based on the storage operation.

  Here, the save operation means an input corresponding to an instruction for saving the game screen. The configuration for the server 10A to receive the save operation by the user is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the server 10A be performed during display of the shooting screen. An example of the storage operation is pressing a key different from the shooting operation. If the same operation as the shooting operation is received during display of the shooting screen, it may be determined that the storage operation is received.

  Also, the predetermined storage area may be inside the server or outside the server. Further, the configuration for storing the whole or a part of the shooting screen (that is, the shooting screen) is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the shooting user can arbitrarily access the stored shooting screen. An example of a configuration for saving a shooting screen is a configuration in which identification information of a user and screen information are stored in association with each other.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is managed by a user (player) who performs a video game, and plays a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a mobile game device, etc. It is comprised by the communication terminal which can do. In addition, the structure of the user terminal which the video game system 100 may contain is not limited to the example mentioned above, What is necessary is just the structure which a user can recognize a video game. Other examples of the configuration of the user terminal include a so-called wearable device such as a smart watch, and a combination of a wearable device and a communication terminal.

  The plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are each connected to the communication network 30, and communicate with the video game processing server 10 to execute video game hardware (for example, display a game screen) Display device, an audio output device, etc.) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without the intervention of the video game processing server 10.

  Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of game processing executed by the system 100. In the game processing in the present example, processing related to registration of element groups and use of element groups is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing as processing related to a video game will be described as an example.

  The game process is started, for example, when shooting is permitted. Hereinafter, the case where photographing is permitted at the terminal 20 will be described as an example.

  The terminal 20 first receives a photographing operation in the game process (step S11). In this example, the terminal 20 receives an operation via the controller as a move operation, and transmits information (move operation information) related to the received move operation to the server 10A. The configuration of the controller is not particularly limited, and may be a game pad or a keyboard, or may be a so-called virtual controller.

  When receiving the move operation information from the terminal 20, the server 10A updates the position of the character based on the received move operation information (step S12). In this example, the server 10A updates the coordinates of the character in the virtual space in which a plurality of characters are arranged.

  After updating the position of the character, the server 10A causes the terminal 20 to display a normal screen (step S13). In the present example, the server 10A transmits information (normal screen information) including the updated character position to the terminal 20.

  When the terminal 20 receives the normal screen information from the server 10A, the terminal 20 receives a photographing operation (step S14). In this example, the terminal 20 displays a normal screen based on the received normal screen information, receives a predetermined imaging operation by the user, and transmits information (imaging operation information) related to the imaging operation to the server 10A.

  When the server 10A receives the shooting operation information from the terminal 20, the server 10A displays a shooting screen based on the received shooting operation information (step S15). In the present embodiment, the server 10A transmits, to the terminal 20, information (screen information for photographing) including information on a photographing target.

  When the terminal 20 receives the photographing screen information from the server 10A, the terminal 20 receives a save operation (step S16). In the present example, the terminal 20 displays a shooting screen based on the received shooting screen information, receives a predetermined save operation by the user, and transmits information (save operation information) related to the save operation to the server 10A.

  When receiving the save operation information from the terminal 20, the server 10A saves all or part of the shooting screen (shooting screen) based on the received save operation information (step S15). In the present example, the server 10A associates the shooting screen with the identification information of the terminal 20 and stores the information in a predetermined storage area.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 10A in the game processing. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the video game processing system 100 will be described again.

  In the game processing, the server 10A first updates the position of the character (step S101), displays the normal screen (step S102), displays the screen for shooting (step S103), and all or part of the screen for shooting The (shooting screen) is saved (step S104).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 20 when the terminal 20 executes the game processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes the game processing alone will be described as an example. The configuration of the terminal 20 has the same function as the configuration of the server 10 except for receiving various types of information from the server 10, and thus the description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  The terminal 20 receives a moving operation by one or more users who operate the terminal 20 (step S201). In the present example, the terminal 20 receives a predetermined user operation indicating the movement direction as the movement operation.

  When receiving the move operation, the terminal 20 updates the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the received move operation (step S202). In the present example, the terminal 20 controls the progress of a video game which proceeds using a virtual space in which various objects including characters operated by one user are arranged. In addition, about update (for example, update of various parameters) other than the position of a character, description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  After updating the position, the terminal 20 displays a game screen (normal screen) corresponding to each user based on the update result (step S203). In the present example, the terminal 20 displays a game screen corresponding to a camera (virtual camera) that virtually captures a character operated by one user on a display screen of a display device that the terminal 20 itself has.

  When the terminal 20 displays the normal screen (or during display), the terminal 20 receives a photographing operation (step S204). In this example, the terminal 20 determines that the photographing operation has been accepted by pressing a predetermined button provided on the controller.

  When the terminal 20 receives a shooting operation, the terminal 20 displays a shooting screen (step S205). In this example, the terminal 20 is an object other than the character of the user operating the terminal 20 based on the photographing operation, and the object (photographing object) that satisfies the predetermined condition when the photographing operation is performed is A game screen for executing a predetermined operation (shooting operation) at that position is displayed as a shooting screen

  When the terminal 20 displays the shooting screen (or during display), the terminal 20 receives a save operation (step S206). In this example, the terminal 20 determines that the storage operation has been received by receiving a predetermined operation that does not include the designation of the imaging range.

  When receiving the storage operation, the terminal 20 stores the shooting screen (step S207). In the present example, the terminal 20 stores at least a part of the imaging screen (imaging screen) in a predetermined storage area based on the storage operation.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the video game processing server 10A that controls the progress of the video game in accordance with the user's operation includes the updating unit 11, the first display unit 12, and the first display unit 12. Since the configuration includes the 2 display unit 13 and the storage unit 14, the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user is updated based on the move operation by one or more users, and each user operates. A game screen (normal screen) corresponding to each user is displayed on the user terminal based on the update result by the update function, and the user terminal operated by the user who performed the photographing operation is other than the user's character (user character) An object (shooting target) that satisfies a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed is a game in which a predetermined operation (shooting operation) is performed. To display at least a part of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area based on the storage operation, and provide the user with a video game that is easy to acquire the intended screen shot. it can.

  That is, since the game screen on which another object which can not be operated by the user performs a predetermined operation is displayed in principle by the shooting operation, it is possible for the user to reduce the difficulty in acquiring the intended shooting screen.

  Further, as one aspect of the above-described first embodiment, the shooting target includes characters of users other than the user who performed the shooting operation or characters operating according to a predetermined rule. Compared to the case of operating independently of the intention of the above, the difficulty in acquiring a photographed screen including various characters is reduced.

  Further, as one aspect of the above-described first embodiment, the photographing operation is an operation performed at a position where the object to be photographed was positioned when the photographing operation was performed or a position determined based on the position. Since the configuration is made, the transition from the normal screen to the screen for shooting becomes smooth.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the first embodiment described above, the server 10A displays a normal screen on the user terminal operated by the user who has not performed the photographing operation. That is, in a plurality of user terminals displaying a normal screen, a game screen showing that various objects exist in the same virtual space is displayed, but in a user terminal displaying a screen for photographing, photographing is performed Your own game screen is displayed. It is preferable that the latest normal screen be displayed on the user terminal after the end of shooting.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 20B (terminal 20B) which is an example of the user terminal 20. In the present example, the terminal 20B at least includes an update unit 21, a first display unit 22, a second display unit 23B, and a storage unit 24.

  The update unit 21 has a function of updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the moving operation by one or more users.

  The first display unit 22 has a function of displaying a game screen (normal screen) corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update unit 21.

  The second display unit 23B is an object other than the user's character (user character) based on the shooting operation, and the object (shooting target) satisfying the predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed is a predetermined one. It has a function of displaying a game screen (screen for photographing) for executing an operation (photographing operation).

  In addition, the second display unit 23B has a function of displaying a shooting screen in which the eye to be shot faces the position of the virtual camera.

  Here, although the configuration for causing the eye to be photographed to face the position of the virtual camera is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the screen for photographing does not give a sense of discomfort to the user. That is, for example, it is preferable that a portion other than the “eye” constituting the object is also appropriately adjusted according to the position of the virtual camera. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which not only the eyes of the object but the whole are controlled to be directed to the position of the virtual camera. In this example, assuming that "the eyes are facing the position of the camera" is "viewing the camera", and "the approximate front of the body instead of the camera is facing the position of the camera" However, it is assumed that the camera is facing the position.

  The storage unit 24 has a function of storing at least a part of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area based on the storage operation.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process performed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20B will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint of avoiding duplication description.

  When the terminal 20B receives a photographing operation, the terminal 20B displays a photographing screen for looking at a camera (step S2-11). In the present example, the terminal 20B controls the object satisfying the predetermined condition so that the eye points in the direction of the virtual camera as an object independent of the control for the normal screen.

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the user terminal 20B includes the updating unit 21, the first display unit 22, the second display unit 23B, and the storage unit 24. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with a video game in which the shooting target eye is facing the position of the virtual camera and the shooting screen is displayed, and the user can enjoy the shooting target and the feeling of shooting a memorial photo.

  In the example of the second embodiment described above, the case where the terminal 20B displays the shooting screen in which the eye to be shot faces the position of the virtual camera has been described as an example, but the configuration of the shooting screen is the same. The configuration is not limited to the above, as long as the object is controlled to conform to the photographer's intention. As an example of such a configuration, not only the eye gaze is directed to the camera, but also the configuration to direct it in a predetermined direction. This arrangement may also be useful because some people dare to take a look off when taking pictures.

Third Embodiment
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 20C (terminal 20C) which is an example of the user terminal 20. In the present example, the terminal 20C at least includes an update unit 21, a first display unit 22, a second display unit 23C, a storage unit 24, and an execution unit 25.

  The execution unit 25 has a function of causing the user character to execute a series of operations.

  Here, the series of operations means operations performed by the user inputting the execution start operation. The configuration of the series of operations is not particularly limited, but is preferably one that represents the user's emotions. In the example of the series of actions, "action to bow" associated with the operation indicating "greeting" or "action to lie sideways after sitting on the spot" associated with the operation indicating "rest" There is.

  The second display unit 23C has a function of displaying a shooting screen on which a series of predetermined operations are performed as at least a part of the shooting operation.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process performed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20C will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint of avoiding duplication description.

  When the terminal 20C receives the photographing operation, the terminal 20C displays a photographing screen on which a series of operations are performed (step S3-11). In the present example, the terminal 20C displays a game screen on which an object displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20C executes a series of operations as a screen for shooting.

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the user terminal 20C includes the update unit 21, the first display unit 22, the second display unit 23C, the storage unit 24, and the execution unit 25. In the case where the user character can be made to execute a series of operations and a predetermined series of operations are performed as at least a part of the imaging operations, the imaging screen is displayed, and the operation of the object can not be predicted. It is possible to provide the user with a video game that is easier to compare and take more intended screen shots.

Fourth Embodiment
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 20D (terminal 20D) which is an example of the user terminal 20. In the present example, the terminal 20D at least includes an update unit 21, a first display unit 22, a second display unit 23D, and a storage unit 24.

  The second display unit 23D has a function of displaying a shooting screen in which each user character starts a series of operations at a predetermined timing as a shooting operation when a plurality of user characters are shooting targets.

  Here, the plurality of user characters may include a plurality of characters of the user operating the terminal 20D and a plurality of characters of a user other than the user. In addition, although the structure for displaying the character of another user on the display screen of the display apparatus with which terminal 20D is equipped is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is the structure which each user operates a different terminal. Examples of such a configuration include a client server type configuration and a P2P type configuration.

    Further, the series of operations may or may not be common to a plurality of user characters. If it is not common, the method of determining the series of actions corresponding to each user character is not particularly limited, and may be determined by the user of the terminal 20D, or may be determined according to predetermined rules regardless of the user's operation. It is good also as composition.

  The predetermined timing may be common to a plurality of user characters, or may be specified based on the type and position of the user character or the type of a series of actions. That is, the timings at which a plurality of user characters included in the shooting target start a series of operations may coincide with each other or may not coincide with each other. However, it is preferable that a timing with high possibility that the user desires storage is provided on the photographing screen. In an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which each operation starts at a timing at which a series of operations by a plurality of user characters are substantially simultaneously completed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process performed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20C will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint of avoiding duplication description.

  When the terminal 20D receives a photographing operation, the terminal 20D displays a photographing screen on which a series of operations are executed at predetermined timing (step S4-11). In the present example, the terminal 20D displays a game screen on which the user character displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20D executes a series of operations at a predetermined timing as a screen for shooting.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, the video game processing server 10D includes the update unit 21, the first display unit 22, the second display unit 23D, and the storage unit 24. Therefore, when a plurality of user characters are to be photographed, each user character displays a photographing screen for starting a series of operations at a predetermined timing as a photographing operation, and even if there are a plurality of user characters, it is relatively easy. It is possible to provide the user with a video game capable of acquiring an intended screen shot.

Fifth Embodiment
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 20D (terminal 20D) which is an example of the user terminal 20. In the present example, the terminal 20E at least includes an updating unit 21E, a first display unit 22E, a second display unit 23E, a storage unit 24E, and a setting unit 26E.

  The updating unit 21E has a function of updating the position of each user character even when the photographing operation is performed. That is, the information corresponding to the normal screen is updated even while the screen for photographing is displayed.

  The first display unit 22E has a function of displaying a normal screen on a user terminal operated by the user based on the satisfaction of the end condition by the user who performed the photographing operation.

  Here, the content of the termination condition is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can satisfy it arbitrarily. An example of the termination condition is that a predetermined operation by the user has been accepted.

  The second display unit 23E has a function of displaying, as a shooting operation, a shooting screen in which at least a part of a series of operations is repeated.

  Here, the configuration for causing all or a part of the series of operations to be repeated is not particularly limited. For example, the configuration may require or not require a user operation.

  In addition, the second display unit 23E has a function of displaying a shooting screen in which at least one of the eye and the body to be shot faces the position of the virtual camera based on the type of a series of operations.

  Here, the configuration for determining the part facing the position of the virtual camera is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration does not give an unnatural impression to the user. In an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which the type of a series of operations and a portion facing the position of the virtual camera are stored in advance in association with each other.

  In addition, the second display unit 23E has a function of displaying a shooting screen in which a series of operations performed before the shooting operation is included in the shooting operation.

  Here, the series of operations executed before the shooting operation means a series of operations (previous operation) executed by the object (including the user character) before the user of the terminal 20 performs the shooting operation. . As an example of the configuration for displaying the shooting screen on which the previous operation is executed, there is a configuration in which a series of operations executed by each object are stored as the previous operation in association with each object.

  In addition, the setting unit 26E has a function of setting the form of the object to be photographed or the content of the photographing operation based on the operation by the user who has performed the photographing operation.

  Here, the configuration for setting the content of the form of the imaging target is not particularly limited. However, for example, when the imaging target is a character having an expression, it is preferable that the user can arbitrarily select from a plurality of expressions. Further, the configuration for setting the content of the shooting operation is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to arbitrarily select from among a plurality of operations.

  Furthermore, the second display unit 23E has a function of displaying on the user terminal a screen for shooting in which a character positioned within a range set in the virtual camera corresponding to the user who performed the shooting operation is included in the shooting target.

  Here, the correspondence relationship between the virtual camera and the imaging range is not particularly limited. For example, when one virtual space is set as a plurality of virtual cameras, the imaging range may be set for each virtual camera.

  In addition, the second display unit 23E has a function of displaying on the user terminal a screen for shooting in which user characters of other users associated with the user who made the shooting request are included in the shooting target.

  Here, the configuration for associating the user of the terminal 20E with other users is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configurations allow the respective users to recognize each other. Examples of such configurations include configurations for configuring so-called friends and parties.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process performed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20E will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint of avoiding duplication description.

  When the photographing operation is not performed, the terminal 20E displays a normal screen (step S5-11). In the present example, after the photographing operation is performed, the terminal 20 displays the latest normal screen based on the latest information of the objects to be photographed after the termination condition is satisfied.

  When the terminal 20E receives a shooting operation during display of the normal screen (step S5-12), the terminal 20E displays a shooting screen on which a series of operations according to the shooting target are executed (step S5-13). In the present example, the terminal 20E specifies a subject to be photographed and a series of operations according to the progress of the video game, and displays a screen for photographing.

  When the terminal 20E displays the photographing screen, the terminal 20E ends the display of the photographing screen based on the termination condition (step S5-14). In this example, the terminal 20E ends the display of the imaging screen and displays the latest normal screen by accepting the ending operation by the user.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the user terminal 20E is configured to include the update unit 21E and the first display unit 22E. The position of the user character is updated, and the normal screen (that is, the latest normal screen) is displayed on the user terminal operated by the user based on the satisfaction of the termination condition by the user who performed the photographing operation, and the photographing screen It can avoid that the action of another user is restricted by.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the user terminal 20E is configured to include the second display unit 23E, a photographing screen in which at least a part of a series of operations is repeated is displayed as the photographing operation. The suitable imaging | photography timing in the imaging | photography screen can be provided in multiple times.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the user terminal 20E is configured to include the second display unit 23E, at least one of the eye and the body to be photographed is virtual based on the type of the series of operations. A user's burden for displaying a shooting screen facing the position of the camera and storing a game screen that can correspond to a so-called memorial photo (that is, a game screen where various objects look like looking at the camera or conscious of the camera) It can be reduced.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the user terminal 20E is configured to include the second display unit 23E, the imaging screen in which a series of operations performed before the imaging operation is included in the imaging operation is displayed. It is possible to provide an object (restricted object) which is displayed and restricted in the operation instruction by the user who has performed the photographing operation. Here, examples of restricted objects include some non-player characters and user characters of other users. In addition, regarding the user character of another user, the behavior at the time of shooting operation may be set in advance. Here, the items that can be set are not particularly limited, and for example, there are the contents of a series of operations, and whether or not to allow an instruction from the user who has performed a photographing operation.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the user terminal 20E is configured to include the second display unit 23E, the character positioned within the range set for the virtual camera corresponding to the user who performed the photographing operation Displays the shooting screen included in the shooting target on the user terminal, and gives the user a feeling of cutting out the "now" of the game screen, and realizes a video game that makes it easy to save the game screen according to the user's intention it can.

  Further, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the user terminal 20E is configured to include the second display unit 23E, the user character of the other user associated with the user who made the imaging request is included in the imaging target Among users who have established a predetermined relationship, such as a so-called party member, a screen shot according to the intention of the user who wishes to take a picture without making a request to other users. It is possible to provide the user with a video game that can be acquired.

Sixth Embodiment
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 20F (terminal 20F) which is an example of the user terminal 20 in the video game processing system 100 (see FIG. 1). Hereinafter, in the terminal 20F including the display device, the case where the progress of a video game (so-called network game) progressing appropriately by communicating with the server 10 is controlled will be described as an example.

  In the present example, the terminal 20F at least includes an update unit 21F, a first display unit 22F, a second display unit 23F, and a storage unit 24F.

  The update unit 21F has a function of updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the operation of one or more users. In the present example, the updating unit 21F updates various information necessary to display the game screen by communicating with the server 10.

  The first display unit 22F has a function of displaying a game screen (normal screen) corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update function. In the present example, the first display unit 22F displays a game screen corresponding to a virtual viewpoint corresponding to a user who operates the terminal 20F. That is, on the normal screen, a game screen corresponding to the current character (other user character) operating based on another user's operation or the character (non-player character) operating based on a predetermined rule is displayed Be done.

  The second display unit 23F is an object other than the user's character (user character) based on the shooting operation (or shooting start operation) by the user, and satisfies the predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed. The object (shooting target) has a function of displaying a game screen (screen for shooting) in which a predetermined operation (shooting operation) is performed at the position. In the present example, the second display unit 23F sets the terminal 20F to a shooting mode in which the update of the position is not reflected for at least a part of another user character or an object in the virtual space when the predetermined shooting operation by the user is received. Do.

  Here, the configuration of the shooting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a configuration in which the position of at least a part of objects is not updated unlike the normal screen. Hereinafter, a configuration (group pause mode) in which a character of a user who has formed a party with a user who performed a shooting operation performs a shooting operation (group pause mode) will be described as an example.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a storage state of information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the terminal 20F. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the terminal 20F associates the target, the type, and the necessity of various functions related to the imaging screen as information on displaying the imaging screen (imaging screen related information). To memorize.

  Here, the target means a control target in the group pause mode. That is, in the group pause mode, the operation of the target is controlled separately from that for the normal screen.

  Moreover, a kind means the kind of object. By storing the type, the control contents in the group pause mode can be divided according to the type. Types in this example include a PC operated by a user and an NPC operated according to a predetermined rule.

  Further, examples of the various functions include storage of coordinates in the virtual space, storage of the direction in which the object is facing, execution of a camera gaze, and execution of an emotion expression operation (emote). In the present example, “1” is set as the target of various functions, and “0” is set as others.

  Here, storage of coordinates means a function for storing and developing the current coordinates of the target PC / NPC at the time when the group pause mode is executed. In the present example, when the target is flying, the sky is also a target. Also, if the object is falling, the coordinates of the ground plane are stored.

  The storage of the direction in which the object is facing means a function for storing and expanding the current direction in which the target PC / NPC is facing at the time when the group pause mode is executed.

  In addition, execution of camera gaze means a function for a PC / NPC to be subjected to camera gaze execution to perform camera gaze after transition to the group pose mode. In addition, in this example, camera gaze is performed after fixed time progress, after group pause mode transition.

  Further, in this example, the camera direction is not always followed, but only the function is turned on (while facing the direction at the time of turning). That is, after transition to the group pose mode, the PC / NPC subject to camera view execution executes a camera look after a predetermined time elapses, and turns to the camera direction when the camera look is activated. In addition, when the target PC is "last run emote" is "line-of-sight following: cancellation", the character's body itself is directed to the camera direction. The eye-gaze tracking determination and the rotation non-determination determination will be briefly described below.

  The line-of-sight tracking determination means determination of whether or not the target line of sight follows the virtual camera when the position of the virtual camera moves during the group pose mode. The method of the eye gaze tracking determination is not particularly limited, and in this example, the user can arbitrarily set.

  The determination that rotation can not be performed means determination of whether or not the orientation of the object can be rotated during the group pause mode. Although the method of the gaze-following determination is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the processing load required for the determination does not become excessive.

  In addition, with execution of emote, the execution target PC "holds the last executed emote" before transitioning to the group pause mode, and after transition to the group pause mode, after a certain time has elapsed, the execution target PC of the emote emote Means a function to start (for example, simultaneously) at a predetermined timing. In this example, a plurality of emotes are provided, and it is assumed that there is a difference in the function of each emote. The following is a brief description of single shot emotes and loop emotes.

  The single shot emote refers to an emote that is repeatedly executed until the group pause mode ends.

  Loop emote refers to an emote that starts with the target emote being looped and continues looping until the group pause mode ends. That is, when the loop move includes the start motion and the basic motion, the start motion is ignored in the group pose mode. Note that when loop emote is executed on the normal screen, the basic motion storage is discarded.

  The group pose mode makes it easy to take screen shots by cutting out "now" of yourself and the party members. The group pause mode in this example is set as a temporary simplified event state only on this terminal (client). In the group pause mode, the character of the user who performed the operation and the characters of other users (for example, party members) are controlled to look at the camera. In the present example, separately or simultaneously with the camera view, the character of the user who performed the operation and the character of the other user simultaneously execute the emote executed at the coordinates at the time of transition to the group pause mode. .

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of the shooting mode (group pause mode). FIG. 16A shows a virtual space corresponding to the normal screen. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the party members PM1, PM2, and PM3 are in the field of view of the virtual camera C that captures the user character UC on the normal screen, the line or direction of each party member (see the arrow in the drawing) is Because they are based on the operation by each user, they may not be aligned.

  On the other hand, FIG. 16B shows a virtual space corresponding to the game screen (screen for photographing) in the group pause mode. As shown in FIG. 16B, the party members PM1, PM2, and PM3 face the virtual camera C in the photographing screen. At this time, on the terminal of the user corresponding to each party member, a game screen (normal screen) in which the user of the user operates based on the operation of the user is displayed. That is, the shooting screen and the normal screen do not match.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a shooting screen. As shown in FIG. 17, on the photographing screen, a game screen is displayed in which the user character UC and the three party members PM1, PM2, and PM3 are in the so-called camera view. In the present example, the position and orientation of the virtual camera on the shooting screen can be operated.

  The storage unit 24F has a function of storing at least a part of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area based on the storage operation. In the present example, the storage unit 24F stores a still image in accordance with a user operation. The video may be stored.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process performed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20F will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint of avoiding duplication description.

  In the game process, the terminal 20F first displays a normal screen (step S6-11). In the present example, the terminal 20F displays, as a normal screen, a game screen on which a character of the user operating the terminal 20F in a video game belonging to a so-called MMORPG and other various objects operate.

  The terminal 20F starts the group pause mode when the predetermined condition is satisfied while the normal screen is displayed (step S6-12). In this example, the terminal 20F starts the group pause mode when the key assigned to the start of the group pause mode is input or when a predetermined text command is input. In the present example, no group pause is started under specific conditions. Examples of the contents of the specific condition include jumping (including falling) of the user character, and sharing with other characters and vehicles during gimmick control.

  When the group pause mode is started, the terminal 20F displays a group pause mode screen (step S6-13). In the present example, the terminal 20F first stores the latest emotion of the object as a process for displaying the group pause mode screen. In addition, although the memory | storage method of a target action log | history is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is the structure by which abuse by a user is not performed. Next, the terminal 20F stores the coordinates and orientation of the target PC / NPC in the normal screen. In the present example, the terminal 20F darkens the game screen at this time. Then, the terminal 20F displays a game screen (group pose mode screen) in which the subject executes eye gaze and emotion as a screen for shooting with dark space open.

  Note that PC / NPCs not subject to the group pause mode are in the same state as normal. In other words, if the non-target PC runs through the screen, it runs through the screen as it is, and if the non-target NPC is attacking the PC, it continues attacking within the screen.

  The terminal 20F ends the group pause mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied while displaying the normal screen (step S6-14). In the present example, the terminal 20F ends the group pause mode and returns to the normal screen in response to a predetermined key input or text command input. The ending condition of the group pause mode is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a condition under which the system is forcibly terminated.

  In addition, the terminal 20F accepts, in principle, a save operation of the game screen by the user at any time, and saves the game screen being displayed in a predetermined storage area based on the save operation.

  As described above, as one aspect of the sixth embodiment, the user terminal 20F that controls the progress of the video game in accordance with the user's operation includes the updating unit 21F, the first display unit 22F, and the second display. Since the configuration is provided with the unit 23F and the storage unit 24F, the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user is updated based on the move operation by one or more users, and each user is updated based on the update result. The game screen (normal screen) corresponding to is displayed, and it is an object other than the user's character (user character) based on the shooting operation, and the object that satisfies the predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (The object to be photographed) displays a game screen (screen for photographing) in which a predetermined operation (photographing operation) is performed at the position, and based on the save operation, the number of screens for photographing is reduced. Can also save some in a predetermined storage area, it provides the intended easy video games take a screenshot on the user.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the sixth embodiment described above, the terminal 20F may be configured to hold the state (for example, buff / debuff status) of each object before displaying the photographing screen. . In this case, various battle effects may be reproduced while the shooting screen is being displayed, and the emote may not be executed if the shooting effect can not be performed.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the sixth embodiment described above, the terminal 20F may be configured to hide a predetermined UI while the screen for photographing is displayed.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the sixth embodiment described above, the terminal 20F may be configured to be able to switch the poses of various objects while the photographing screen is displayed. In this case, for example, based on the user's operation, a series of operations and display forms (for example, facial expressions) corresponding to each object may be determined. Further, based on the user's operation, a common action or display form may be applied to an object (for example, all the user characters being displayed) that satisfies the predetermined condition.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the sixth embodiment described above, the terminal 20F may change the display range of the virtual space based on the user operation. In this case, for example, the display range of the virtual space may be moved in a predetermined direction (for example, right and left) centering on the user's character. In this case, the movement range may be limited.

  As explained above, each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies. In addition, the effect by each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or an effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N and the video game processing server 10 are described above according to various control programs (for example, video game processing programs) stored in their storage devices. Execute the various processes.

  Further, the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as the example of each embodiment described above, for example, the configuration in which the server 10 executes part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the user terminal Alternatively, some or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10 may be executed by any of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Moreover, it is good also as a structure with which some or all of the memory | storage part with which the server 10 is equipped may be provided with either of several user terminals 20 and 201-20N. That is, a part or all of the functions of either the user terminal 20 or the video game processing server 10 in the video game processing system 100 may be configured to be included in the other.

  In addition, the video game processing program may be configured to realize a part or all of the functions described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments in a single apparatus that does not include a communication network.

  Note that, according to the progress of the video game, it means that the occurrence of various progressions or changes that may occur in the video game is used as a trigger or reference of a specific process. Examples of the specific processing include determination processing and information update processing. Further, examples of various progressions or changes that may occur in the video game include progress of time, change of game element value, update of a specific status or flag, or user's operation input.

[Supplementary note]
In the description of the above-described embodiment, at least the following invention has been described so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can practice.
[1]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with the user's operation.
At the user terminal
An update function for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update function;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) on which a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”) is executed;
A video game processing program for realizing a storage function of storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation.
[1-1]
The video game processing program according to [1], wherein the shooting target includes characters of users other than the user who performed the shooting operation or characters operating according to a predetermined rule.
[1-2]
The imaging operation is an operation performed at a position where the imaging target is located when the imaging operation is performed or a position determined based on the position. Video game processing program.
[2]
The video game processing program according to [1], wherein the second display function realizes a function of displaying the shooting screen in which the eye to be shot faces the position of a virtual camera.
[3]
The update function realizes a function of updating the position of each user character even when the photographing operation is performed,
The first display function implements [1] or [1] to display the normal screen on the user terminal operated by the user based on the satisfaction of the termination condition by the user who performed the photographing operation. 2] The video game processing program of description.
[4]
Implementing an execution function for causing the user character to execute a series of operations on the user terminal;
In the second display function, any one of [1] to [3] for realizing the function of displaying the photographing screen on which the series of operations predetermined as at least a part of the photographing operation is executed. Video game processing program described in.
[4-1]
[4] The video game processing program according to [4], wherein the second display function realizes a function of displaying the shooting screen in which at least a part of the series of operations is repeated as the shooting operation.
[4-2]
In the second display function, when a plurality of user characters are to be photographed, each user character realizes a function of displaying the photographing screen for starting the series of operations at a predetermined timing as the photographing operation. The video game processing program according to [4] or [4-1].
[4-3]
In the second display function, on the basis of the type of the series of operations, a function for displaying the photographing screen in which at least one of the eye and the body to be photographed faces the position of the virtual camera is realized [4 The video game processing program according to any one of [4] to [4-2].
[4-4]
In the second display function, a series of operations executed prior to the photographing operation implements the function of displaying the photographing screen included in the photographing operation, among [4] to [4-3]. The video game processing program according to any one.
[5]
Any of [1] to [4] for realizing the setting function of setting the form of the object to be photographed or the content of the photographing operation on the user terminal based on an operation by the user who performed the photographing operation The video game processing program described in.
[6]
The second display function is a function of displaying on the user terminal the screen for photographing, in which a character positioned within a range set in a virtual camera corresponding to a user who performed the photographing operation is included in the photographing target The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [5] for realizing the same.
[7]
In the second display function, the user character of the other user associated with the user who made the photographing request displays the photographing screen included in the photographing target on the user terminal. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8]
Video game processing for causing a server capable of communicating with the user terminal to realize at least one of the functions that the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] causes the user terminal to realize Program.
[9]
A user terminal on which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [8] is installed.
[10]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, which controls the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Updating means for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the moving operation by one or more users;
First display means for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update means;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display means for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) on which the predetermined action (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”) is executed;
And a storage unit configured to store at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation.
[11]
The server includes the update unit, the first display unit, the second display unit, and the storage unit;
The video game processing system according to [10], wherein the user terminal includes a function of receiving information for outputting the game screen representing the normal screen and the screen for shooting on a display screen of a display device.
[12]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with the user's operation.
To the server
An update function for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display function for causing a user terminal operated by each user to display a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update function;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) on a user terminal operated by a user who performed a shooting operation, and an object that satisfies a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed A second display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) in which the “photographed object” executes a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”);
A video game processing program for realizing a storage function of storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation.
[13]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation, wherein a virtual space of characters operable by each user based on a moving operation by one or more users The first display for causing the update function for updating the upper position and the game screen (hereinafter referred to as the “normal screen”) corresponding to each user to be displayed on the user terminal operated by each user based on the update result by the update function. A function and an object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a "user character") on a user terminal operated by a user who performed a photographing operation, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the photographing operation is performed A game screen (hereinafter referred to as “the shooting target”) executing a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as the “shooting operation”). From the server provided with a second display function for displaying a shadow screen) and a storage function for storing at least a part of the imaging screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation; And a video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information for outputting a game screen representing the shooting screen to a display screen of a display device.
[14]
[12] A video game processing program for causing a user terminal capable of communicating with the server to realize at least one of the functions that the video game processing program described above causes the server to realize.
[15]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [12] to [14] is installed.
[16]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user's operation, comprising:
Update processing for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update process;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) in which the game controller executes a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”);
A video game processing method comprising: storage processing for storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation.
[17]
A video game processing method executed by a video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, in order to control the progress of a video game in accordance with a user's operation.
Update processing for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update process;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) in which the game controller executes a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”);
A video game processing method comprising: storage processing for storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is useful to provide a user with a video game that is easy to capture the intended screen shot.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Video game processing server 20, 201-20N User terminal 11, 21 Update part 12, 22 1st display part 13, 23 2nd display part 14, 24 Storage part 25 Execution part 26 Setting part 30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (5)

A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with the user's operation.
At the user terminal
An update function for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update function;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display function for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) on which a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”) is executed;
A storage function for storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation;
Based on an operation by a user who has performed the photographing operation, a setting function of setting the form of the photographing target or the content of the photographing operation is realized.
In the second display function, a function of displaying the shooting screen including characters of other users different from the user as the shooting target is realized.
The first display function realizes a function of displaying the normal screen on the user terminal of the user instead of the screen for photographing even when the character of the user is a photographing target of another user's user terminal. Video game processing program for. The setting function sets the form of the object to be photographed or the content of the photographing operation arbitrarily selected by the user from the plurality of forms of the object to be photographed or the contents of the plurality of photographing operations. Video game processing program as described. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the setting function realizes a function of setting in advance a behavior in the case where the shooting target is the character of the other user. A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, which controls the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Updating means for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the moving operation by one or more users;
First display means for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update means;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display means for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) on which the predetermined action (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”) is executed;
Storage means for storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation;
And setting means for setting the form of the object to be photographed or the content of the photographing operation based on an operation by a user who has performed the photographing operation.
The second display means displays the shooting screen including the characters of other users different from the user as the shooting target .
The first display means is characterized in that the normal screen is displayed on the user terminal of the user, not the screen for photographing, even when the character of the user is to be photographed on another user's user terminal. Video game processing system. A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user's operation, comprising:
Update processing for updating the position in the virtual space of the character operable by each user based on the move operation by one or more users;
A first display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a "normal screen") corresponding to each user based on the update result by the update process;
An object other than a character of the user (hereinafter referred to as a “user character”) based on a shooting operation, and an object satisfying a predetermined condition when the shooting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “shooting target”). A second display process for displaying a game screen (hereinafter referred to as a “screen for photographing”) in which the game controller executes a predetermined operation (hereinafter referred to as “photographing operation”);
Storage processing for storing at least a part of the photographing screen in a predetermined storage area based on a storage operation;
Including a setting process of setting the form of the object to be photographed or the content of the photographing operation based on an operation by a user who has performed the photographing operation;
In the second display process, the shooting screen is displayed that includes characters of other users different from the user as the shooting target .
In the first display processing, even when the character of the user is to be photographed by a user terminal of another user, the normal screen is displayed on the user terminal of the user instead of the photographing screen. Video game processing method.

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