JP6643639B2 - Game device and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

  There is a game in which a user plays a field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space while moving a character (for example, Patent Document 1). In some of such games, a mission can be instructed to an NPC (non-player character) during the progress of the game. The NPC automatically performs the designated mission without requiring user operation. By instructing the NPC on the appropriate mission, greater results can be achieved.

JP 2007-257262 A

  However, in the above-described NPC mission execution mechanism, the user gives a mission instruction to the NPC after checking the suitability, so that the user tends to be monotonous, has little fun, and has poor game characteristics.

  It is an object of some aspects of the present invention to provide a game device and a program for improving a game property in a game in which an NPC performs a mission by a user operation.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program capable of achieving the effects described in the embodiments described later.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a display control unit that displays information indicating an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character) on a display unit, and a plurality of display control units based on a user operation A mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC by assigning the first NPC to one of groups corresponding to each of the missions, and belongs to a group to which the first NPC is assigned Group information relating to a relationship between another second NPC and the first NPC, the group information affecting the performance of a mission set by the mission selecting unit, and the first information other than the group information. An index value control unit that determines the index value based on the NPC or a predetermined factor relating to the second NPC. It is the location.

  Another embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the above game device.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a view showing a display example of a crew management screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a motivation display according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the game device according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data example of NPC data according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data example of possession data according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data example of mission data according to the embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the group data which concerns on embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a motivation information generation process according to the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a motivation history display process according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a game will be described as an example in which the player moves around in a vast field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space (hereinafter, also referred to as “3D space”) and searches little by little. What actually moves around in this field is the player character to be operated by the user. Note that the name of the player character is an example of the name of a specific character to be operated by the user, and is not limited to this. The character is an object that can be displayed on the game screen, and represents, for example, a person, an animal, a monster, a robot, an object (for example, a vehicle), etc. appearing in the game. There is one base in the field, and the user expands the activity range of the player character using the base as a foothold.

  For example, the user prepares for the search by, for example, equipping the player character with items such as weapons and armor for fighting the enemy character and a recovery drug for recovering the HP (hit point) at the home base, and then performs the search in the field. Perform a search and return to your home base after the search. The user repeats this to advance the game. HP is a value indicating physical strength or vitality, and is a parameter serving as a point for determining whether or not to continue the game. This HP decreases due to an attack from an enemy, and when the HP becomes a predetermined value or less (for example, “0”), the game cannot be continued.

  In addition to operating the player character, the user can cause the possessed NPC (non-player character) to perform a mission. The NPC is a character that does not require a user's operation and is controlled by a game process executed by a computer. The user can associate with the NPC as the game progresses. For example, an NPC appearing in a field during a search using a player character can be owned as a friend by capturing the NPC. Then, the user can use the owned NPC as a crew for executing the mission. In the following description, the NPC owned by the user is also described as a crew.

  For example, missions are performed in groups. In this embodiment, by assigning a crew to a group as an example of a group, the crew can perform the mission of the group. Each crew has the aptitude to show their strengths and weaknesses, and the more they are fit for the mission they are performing, the better they can achieve. However, in the present embodiment, the suitability for the mission of the crew is not disclosed to the user, and the user is guessed in relation to the crew, thereby improving the game characteristics. Specifically, the user decides the crew to be assigned to the group using the indirect parameter of motivation as a hint to improve the result of the mission.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the present embodiment, and shows the relationship between parameters that affect the performance of a mission (for example, affect the results of the mission). As shown in the figure, the suitability of the crew for the mission (not disclosed to the user) and the motivation influence the achievement of the mission. The motivation is an index value that allows the user to guess the achievement of the mission, instead of the suitability not to be disclosed to the user. For example, the motivation is an index value that includes not only the suitability of the crew for the mission, but also the ability of the crew to fully demonstrate its inherent abilities, etc. It also changes depending on the situation. The compatibility with other crews is not disclosed to the user. Thus, the place has been conventionally tend to be monotonous to give an indication of the mission is assigned a crew to the team to see the only proper value, in the present embodiment, the motivation to clue, and applied with respect to each crew of the mission crew Since the game is advanced while estimating the compatibility of each other, the taste is improved, and the game characteristics can be improved. In addition, it is possible to deepen the attachment to the crew by estimating the suitability of the crew and the compatibility between the crews.

  In this way, the motivation is determined based on the crew's suitability for the mission and other factors related to the crew other than the suitability. The predetermined factor may be compatibility with another crew described above, or may be another factor. For example, the predetermined factors include the health status of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the group, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group, the number of other crews belonging to the same group (group affiliation) (The number of people), assignment group change, personality set for the crew, degree of friendship with the player character, and the like. The motivation may be determined based only on the suitability of the crew for the mission, or may be determined based on a predetermined factor of the crew other than the suitability.

  Hereinafter, a configuration in which the crew performs the mission in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As described above, the instruction of the mission to be performed by the crew is performed by assigning the crew to the group. There are a plurality of types of missions to be performed, and a group that performs each mission is set. When a crew is assigned to a team, the crew automatically performs the mission of the assigned team. The term "automatically" means that the game is performed by a game process executed by a computer without depending on a user operation.

[Group performing the mission]
The team performing the mission includes, for example, a development team, a food group, a medical team, a base development team, a base defense team, and an exploration team.
The development team produces weapons and the like used by player characters and crews. In addition, the amount of resources required for these productions is reduced.
The food group produces and cooks food that is consumed by the player character and the crew. In addition, the amount of resources required for these productions is reduced.
The medical team produces medicine for treating a player character or a crew who is injured or ill. In addition, the amount of resources required for these productions is reduced. In addition, the time required for treatment is reduced.
The base development team constructs farms and buildings. In addition, the amount of resources required for these productions is reduced.
The base defense team defends the base by enemy fighting against invasion.
The search team searches and obtains items and the like.

  The outcome of each mission depends on the content of the mission. For example, the production amount of various items such as weapons, food and medicine, the amount of resources required for production (ie, production efficiency and productivity), development and defense of bases And the number of searched items such as the amount of resources required for development (development efficiency), damage caused by defense (injury or death of crew), time required for search (search efficiency), and the like.

  The motivation of the crew is not always the same for each team (it usually differs depending on the suitability for each mission), so the user refers to the motivation of the appropriate crew to be assigned to each team so that the mission results are high. To select. Assigning appropriate crews (crew members with high motivation) to each team will result in higher mission achievements, and will produce more weapon items, food and medicine in a short period of time, and will increase the number of farms and buildings in a short period of time. Can be built. In addition, the amount of resources required for production and construction can be suppressed, whereby more weapon items, food and medicine, and the like can be produced, and more farms and buildings can be constructed. This advantageously works in the progress of the game.

  In addition, by assigning a crew to the search team, the user can cause the crew (NPC) to perform a search instead of operating the player character to search the field. In the search, a mission for acquiring items existing in the field (for example, collecting materials, plants, parts, resources, etc.), a mission for destroying a specific facility in the field, etc. There is. For example, if the search team succeeds in a mission aiming at acquiring items, the item that was the objective of the mission can be obtained, which works advantageously in the progress of the game. On the other hand, if the search team fails the mission, the target item will not be obtained, and the dispatched crew will suffer more damage such as injury or death, which will be disadvantageous in the progress of the game.

  While the crew is performing the mission in each group, the user can operate the player character to perform another search.

[Crew management]
The crew (owned NPC) that can be used by the user, the assignment status to the group, the motivation of the crew, and the like can be confirmed on the crew management screen for managing the crew.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a crew management screen according to the present embodiment. The illustrated crew management screen G10 is a management screen on which information on the crew owned by the user, the assignment status to the group, and the like can be listed. On the crew management screen G10, tabs TAB1 to TAB8 are displayed side by side in the upper direction. The tabs TAB1 to TAB8 have functions as operators for switching which group crew is to display information. On the tab TAB1, information on crews not assigned to the group is to be displayed. In the tab TAB2, information on crews assigned to the development team is to be displayed. The tab TAB3 displays the information of the crew assigned to the food group. On the tab TAB4, information on crews assigned to the medical team is displayed. The tab TAB5 displays the information of the crew assigned to the base development team. The tab TAB6 displays the information of the crew assigned to the base defense team. The tab TAB7 displays the information of the crew assigned to the search group. On the tab TAB8, information on crews assigned to all groups is displayed. A mark indicating each group is displayed on each of the tabs TAB2 to TAB7. On the other hand, on the tab TAB1, a mark indicating that the crew is not assigned to the group is displayed, and on the tab TAB8, a mark indicating that crews of all the groups are to be displayed is displayed.

  When the user performs an operation to select one of the tabs TAB1 to TAB8 (for example, a tap operation), information corresponding to the selected tab is displayed in the area f10 below the tabs TAB1 to TAB8 in the crew management screen G10. Will be displayed. In the illustrated example, since the tab TAB8 is selected, the information of the crews assigned to all the groups is to be displayed. The region f10 is divided into three regions: a left region f11, a central region f12, and a right region f13.

[Crew Selection]
In the area f11 on the left, a crew list is displayed as a crew selection screen. Here, all the crews owned by the user are displayed as a list, but when any of the tabs TAB2 to TAB7 is selected, a list of only the crews belonging to the group of the selected tab is displayed. Is done. For example, it is possible to manage a crew of up to about 40 people. When the tab TAB1 is selected, a list of only the crews not assigned to the group is displayed. If the number of owned crews is too large to be displayed on one screen, a part of the owned crew is displayed, and the displayed portion is moved and hidden by operating the scroll bar SB. Can be displayed.

  In addition, among the crews displayed in the list, a mark (tab TAB2) indicating the group to which the crew is currently assigned is displayed on the left side of the crew name (“NPC NAME1”, “NPC NAME2”,...). 7 is displayed). On the left side of the name of the crew that is not currently assigned to any group, a mark indicating that the crew is not assigned to the group (a mark of the same type as the mark displayed on the tab TAB1) is displayed. For example, the crew with the name “NPC NAME1” indicates that it currently belongs to the development team.

  A cross mark displayed to the right of the crew name indicates that the crew is injured or ill. There is no cross mark to the right of the name of the crew who is not injured or ill. The severity of the injury or illness may be indicated by the color type and color density of the cross mark, the size of the cross mark, or the like. For example, when the severity of the injury or illness is low, the cross mark may be a “yellow” color cross mark, and as the severity increases, the cross mark may be a “orange → red (most severe state)” cross mark. Injured or sick crews have reduced basic ability values, which can also reduce the success rate of missions. Treating injuries and illnesses also increases the success rate of missions. Injuries and illnesses can be treated by consuming items of medicines (such as remedies).

[Crew Information]
Information about the crew selected from the crew list displayed in the left area f11 is displayed in the central area f12. In the illustrated example, the crew whose name is “NPC NAME1” (the top of the list) is selected, and the information of the crew is displayed in the central area f12. In an area f121 of the area f12, an image of a crew (an image of a face or the like) and a crew name (“NPC NAME1”) are displayed below the image. A word indicating the characteristics of the crew (here, “I'm a sick person”) may be added to the name of the crew and displayed. On the left side of the crew image, information indicating the health condition of the crew is displayed. In the illustrated example, the states of “bacterial infection” and “fatigue” are displayed, and the state of health is unfavorable (for example, displayed in red).

  Further, in the central area f12, in the area f122, "LIFE", "SURVIVE", and "CONDITION" are displayed as information indicating the state of the crew. “LIFE” indicates a hungry state. For example, “LIFE 50%” indicates that only half of the full state (100%) is satisfied. The more hungry a crew is, the less likely it is to accomplish missions and the more likely they are to get sick. “SURVIVE” indicates the number of days since the crew became friends. For example, “SURVIVE 1 day” indicates that one day has passed since the crew became friends. “CONDITION” indicates an index of a health condition by a color. For example, if the health condition is the best, the color is “blue”, and as the condition worsens, the color changes from “blue → green → yellow → orange → red (worst condition)”. In the illustrated example, “CONDITION” is displayed in red. Above the display of “LIFE”, “SURVIVE”, and “CONDITION”, an explanatory sentence (here, “the motivation is low and the work cannot be expected”) is comprehensively displayed. .

[Hint information for selecting the assignment destination]
In the central area f12, information serving as a hint for the user to determine where to assign the crew is displayed in the area f123. That is, the hint is information that can estimate the influence on the performance of the mission to be performed by the crew. "Work history" is the history of the occupation that the crew has ever taken. Here, "PMC contractor (PMC: Private Military Company)" is displayed. This is a hint for the destination. The occupations displayed in the work history include, in addition to the above, welders, surveying technicians, agricultural workers, civil engineering workers, cooks, nurses, divers, teachers, and the like. Team there and work experience relevant is there is a high tendency aptitude. Some work histories are not related to any of the groups. In addition, there are also employment histories whose relevance is difficult to understand.
In addition, information about personality is displayed below the work history. In the example shown in the figure, "When the condition is good, the condition seems to be very good." This suggests that maintaining high motivation in such a case tends to produce high results.

In addition to the information on the personality, a personality related to a combination of crews, a personality related to assignment to a group, and the like may be displayed.
Examples of the display of the personality related to the combination of the crew include the following, for example.
・ Display example: "I like communication with the opposite sex."
→ In this case, the more groups of the opposite sex, the higher the motivation and achievement.
・ Display example: "It seems that you have difficulty communicating with the opposite sex."
→ In this case, the motivation and achievement increase as the opposite sex is less in the same group.
・ Display example: "I prefer to work alone or with a small group."
→ In this case, motivation and achievement are higher in a group with a smaller number of people.
・ Example of display: "This is a type that prefers action by many people."
→ In this case, the motivation and achievement are higher for the group with the larger number of people.
-Display example: "It seems that the environment is easily affected, for better or worse."
→ In this case, if the other crew's motivation is high, the motivation and achievement will increase.
・ Display example: "It looks like a type that pulls around."
→ In this character, motivation and achievement will be higher if there is no crew of the same character.
-Display example: "It seems to be an obedient type."
→ In this character, motivation and achievement will be higher if there is a type that pulls around.

Examples of the display of the personality related to the assignment to the group include the following, for example.
-Display example: "It seems that it is appropriate to sit down on one job and have sex."
→ In this case, the longer you are assigned, the easier it is for the team to produce results.
・ Display example: "It seems that there is a strong desire to try various jobs."
→ In this case, changing the assignment group regularly will increase motivation.

[motivation]
In the central area f12, information related to motivation (for example, a change history of the value of motivation) is displayed in an area f124 . Factors that change motivation include the suitability (degree of suitability) of each crew for the mission, the status of other crews to which the crew is assigned (the number of other crews belonging to the same team, ), The elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, the change of the assigned team, the health status of the crew, and the like. For example, the higher the aptitude value indicating suitability for mission, motivation increases. More aptitude value is high, or the higher the motivation, it is possible to increase the high achievements in the mission. High performance means that the quantity and quality of weapons and items obtained through production etc. increase, the amount of resources required for production is reduced, the disease and injury of the player character and crew are cured quickly, and less Defending against invasion by enemies with damage.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the motivation display of the area f124 on the crew management screen shown in FIG. The vertical axis represents the value of the motivation, and the horizontal axis represents the time axis, which is displayed so that the change in the motivation over time can be understood. On the vertical axis, the upward direction is the positive direction (the direction in which the value of the motivation increases). The value of the motivation is updated periodically (for example, every 30 minutes), and the right side is new information and the right end is the current motivation. The time at which the update is performed periodically may be based on the actual time, or may be based on the time in the game measured in the game. In the illustrated example of the motivation display, the motivation gradually decreases over time. Motivation affects mission outcomes. The higher the result, the higher the result. The mark M1 displayed at the time t1 (for example, three hours before) indicates the development team, and indicates that this crew has been assigned to the development team thereafter. Here, the motivation since then has been gradually increased by being assigned to a team (development team) that is more appropriate than the team to which it belonged. For example, after the crew is assigned, the motivation gradually reflects the suitability of the crew over time, and the motivation gradually changes. Immediately after the crew is assigned, the suitability of the crew may be reflected in motivation. The mark M2 displayed at the time t2 (for example, two hours before) indicates that an injury or illness has been caused. The color of the mark M2 indicates the severity of the injury or illness. Injuries and illness have reduced my motivation since then. For example, in the case of injury or illness, motivation may decrease rapidly, or motivation may decrease gradually depending on the degree of injury or illness. The point indicating the value of the motivation updated periodically (for example, every 30 minutes) may also indicate the degree of goodness depending on the type of color. For example, points indicating motivation may be displayed in the order of “blue → green → yellow → orange → red (worst state)” in descending order.

If residual values decrease motivation to change the assigned destination, is likely to apply of the assigned destination is not correct. If rises motivation to reverse than the previous assigned destination will be a high possibility that there is a suitable property. In addition, because some, such as crew, which does not exhibit the inherent aptitude and not kept at more than a certain health condition, the user while managing a health condition, while looking at the change of motivation, consider the appropriate assignment ahead of its crew The assignment destination will be decided.

[Results of Mission Results]
Returning to FIG. 2, in the right area f13, information relating to the achievement result of the mission by the selected crew (the crew displayed in the area f11) is displayed. Specifically, evaluation information based on the results of the mission by each crew in each group (hereinafter, also referred to as “performance results evaluation values”) is used as information on the results of performance when the selected crew is assigned to each group. Is displayed. For example, for each group, the number of members (crew) to which the group belongs and the result of the crew in the group are displayed. For example, the performance achievement evaluation value is a value based on the total achievement of the mission by the crew when belonging to the group, and is “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” in descending order of evaluation. , "E". In the illustrated example, the “development team” indicates that the number of crew members is two, and that the result of the crew in this team is “B”. In addition, it is displayed that the number of crew members of the “food group” is four, and that the performance result evaluation value of the crew in this group is “D”. Note that the “medical team”, “base development team”, “base defense team”, and “search team” have no crew members and have never been assigned to the crew. Is displayed as "-". Note that the “performance result evaluation value” may be an evaluation value based on the results of all members when the crew belongs to the group, that is, the evaluation value of the group.

In other words, (in other words, the potential of the crew) suitability (aptitude value) itself for the crew of the mission rather than is reflected in the evaluation value, the actual outcome is reflected in the evaluation value. Thus, even if the crew even if high aptitude team was assigned, to come different from the actual results by compatibility and crew of the health state of the other members of the group, the results performance evaluation value may vary. In addition, the result achievement evaluation value is determined by, for example, the cumulative result achievement of the mission. The term “cumulative total” refers to the sum total of the numerical results of the mission results within a certain period. Therefore, the first even if the crew is assigned to the high aptitude team becomes a low evaluation value, so that a higher evaluation value and increase a proven track record raises the outcome of the mission over time. Note that the performance achievement evaluation value may not be the total of the performance achievements of the mission, but may be, for example, the maximum value obtained by quantifying the performance of the mission so far. In addition, a numerical value of the number of successes or failures of the mission may be used as the performance achievement evaluation value.

In addition, since the mission is carried out by the team, the achievement of the mission (production quantity and quality of weapons and items etc.) will increase depending on the ability of the team, but the ability of the team is basically assigned to the team Determined based on the suitability of the crew. (E.g., determined by the sum of the aptitude values). However, the skill of the crew may determine the ability of the group. For example, the skill to UP resources 10% inhibition skills, skills to UP the aptitude values of the other crew belonging to the same group, the isomers belonging to the same group crew motivation to production, The ability of the group may fluctuate when a crew having the above is assigned to the group.

[Hardware configuration of game device]
Next, a hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment. The illustrated game device 10 is a computer device that executes game processing of a game, and includes a home game machine, a personal computer (PC), an arcade game machine installed in a game center, and a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone. , A mobile information terminal (PDA: Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet PC, and the like. In the present embodiment, the game device 10 is described as a home game machine. For example, the game device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, and an input / output interface 14.

  The communication unit 12 communicates with a server device (not shown) connected via the Internet. For example, the communication unit 12 acquires a game program for performing game processing and update data from the server device. In addition, the communication unit 12 transmits a game play result to the server device as needed. In a game such as multi-play in which a plurality of users perform cooperative play in the same field using the respective game devices 10, at least a part of the game processing is performed by the server device. The game processing is executed while performing communication with the server device as needed.

  The storage unit 13 includes, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (ROM), a read-only memory (ROM), and a ROM (read-only memory). A program for performing game processing, data, and the like are stored. Further, the storage unit 13 may have a configuration in which a storage medium such as a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, and a memory card can be mounted. For example, when a DVD-ROM in which a game program, data, and the like are stored is mounted, the storage unit 13 may read out the game program, the data, and the like and store the read out program and data in the RAM.

  The input / output interface 14 includes a video output terminal, an audio output terminal, and an input terminal for an operation controller signal. The game image (for example, a game play image) generated by the game device 10 is output via the input / output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30 (see FIG. 5).

  The CPU 11 functions as a control center that controls each unit included in the game device 10. For example, the CPU 11 executes a game process based on a game program stored in the storage unit 13. Note that the respective hardware configurations of the game device 10 described above are communicably connected to each other via a bus (Bus).

[Game system configuration]
Next, a configuration of a game system using the game device 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. The illustrated game system 1 includes a game device 10, a display device 30 and an input device 50 connected to the game device 10 as external devices (peripheral devices).

  As the display device 30, a home television device, a monitor device (a display device connected to a PC or the like), or the like can be used. For example, the display device 30 is configured to include a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display panel, or the like as a display for displaying information such as images and text. In addition, the display device 30 is configured to include a speaker that outputs sound and the like. Note that the display device 30 may be a HMD (Head Mounted Display). Further, the display device 30 may be configured integrally with the game device 10. Further, the speaker may not be included in the display device 30 and may be configured as another external device (peripheral device).

  The input device 50 is a controller that receives an operation of a user who plays a game on the game device 10, and includes, for example, a plurality of operation buttons.

[Functional configuration of game device]
The game device 10 includes a control unit 110 as a functional configuration realized by the CPU 11 executing a game program stored in the storage unit 13. The storage unit 13 stores data used in the game processing as a virtual space data storage unit 131, a character data storage unit 132, an item data storage unit 133, a play data storage unit 134, A mission data storage section 135 and a group data storage section 136 are provided. First, each configuration of the storage unit 13 will be described in detail.

  The virtual space data storage unit 131 stores field data of a 3D virtual space that is a game space. For example, the virtual space data storage unit 131 stores the coordinates (field coordinates) of the 3D virtual space and the 3D data constituting the status of the field in association with each other. The virtual space data storage unit 131 stores map data corresponding to fields in the 3D space. For example, in the map data, a map image representing a field situation in two dimensions (2D), map coordinates, and field coordinates are associated with each other.

  The character data storage unit 132 stores data relating to a character that can be selected as a player character to be operated by the user, data relating to an enemy NPC appearing in a field, and the like. An enemy NPC, when captured by a user, can also be a crew performing that user's mission. For example, the character data storage unit 132 indicates a character ID (identification information for identifying a character), a character name, a character image, a character capability, and the like as data (player character data) relating to a character that can be selected as a player character. Parameters and the like are stored in association with each other. In addition, the character data storage unit 132 stores NPC ID (identification information for identifying NPC), NPC name, NPC image, parameters indicating NPC capability, and the like in association with data relating to NPC (NPC data). Have been.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a data example of NPC data according to the present embodiment. The illustrated NPC data is associated with an NPC ID, an NPC name, an NPC image, and NPC parameters. The NPC parameters include information indicating NPC abilities such as fighting power and skills, and NPC states such as HP and illness / injury states. The NPC name may include information indicating characteristics of the NPC in addition to the name of the NPC. The HP is updated at any time as the game progresses. The state of the illness / injury may be stored together with information indicating the degree of the sickness, information on the date and time when the illness / injury occurred, and the like. Further, the NPC parameter includes an aptitude value indicating aptitude for the mission, and information regarding the crew's employment history, personality, and the like. The suitability value is set to each value corresponding to each mission (for example, any of the suitability values “A ++, A +, B, C, D, and E” set in descending order of suitability) for each NPC. Have been. For example, as an aptitude value for each mission, an aptitude value is set for each group corresponding to each mission (for example, “development group: A, food group: B, medical group: A, base development group: A, base” Defense team: D, search team: D "). The suitability value indicating the suitability for the mission may be represented by a numerical value, and may be a larger value as the suitability degree is higher, and a smaller value as the suitability degree is lower. The work history and personality are used when generating information that is a hint for the user to decide where to assign the crew. As described above, the personality includes the personality related to the combination of the crews (characteristic 1), the personality related to the assignment to the group (characteristic 2), and the like. The motivation stores motivation history information. The motivation is determined by an appropriate value of the crew for the mission and a predetermined factor related to the crew (such as compatibility with other crews), and fluctuates with the state of the crew, the passage of time, and the like. For example, in the motivation, the motivation history information “updated according to the change timing of the predetermined factor (for example, a change in the assignment destination of the crew, the injury or illness of the crew, etc.) that changes the value of the motivation” "History 1" and motivation history information "History 2" updated periodically (for example, every 30 minutes) for motivation display on the crew management screen G10 (FIG. 2) are stored. “History 2” is generated by sampling a value corresponding to the value of motivation at fixed time intervals (for example, 30 minute intervals) from the motivation history of “History 1”. In “history 1”, an update date and time when the value of the motivation is updated (determined) according to a change in a predetermined factor and the value of the motivation are associated. In “history 2”, a sampling date and time (for example, date and time at 30-minute intervals) sampled at a fixed time interval (for example, 30-minute intervals) from “history 1” and a motivation value are associated.

  The item data storage 133 stores data on items that can be obtained in the game. Items include weapons that can improve the ability (combat power) of player characters and NPCs, food that affects searchable time, remedies for treating injuries and illnesses, and medicines for restoring HP Healing drugs, etc. are included. The items also include materials, plants, parts, resources, and the like used to create processed products (for example, weapons and the like) that can be used in the game.

  The play data storage unit 134 stores data relating to the play, such as data relating to the player character selected by the user, parameter data that changes during the play, data of possessed NPCs and items, and a history of the movement path of the player character. Is stored in association with.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a data example of the possession data stored in the play data storage unit 134. As shown in the figure, the possessed data includes the user ID, the information of the NPC owned by the user (for example, NPC ID), and the data of the NPC and the item owned by the user. Item information (for example, item ID) is associated with the item information. The NPC owned by the user is, for example, an NPC caught when the user is operating the player character and searching for a field, that is, a crew. The NPCs owned by the user may be set in advance by several persons, or may be given at a predetermined timing (for example, a campaign or an event performed in connection with a game). An upper limit (for example, up to 40) may be provided for the number of crews that can be owned by the user. In addition, items owned by the user include items that are set as owned from the beginning when the user plays the game and items that the user owns during the play, among the items stored in the item data storage unit 133. Items acquired, items produced by crews assigned to the group, and the like.

  The mission data storage unit 135 stores mission data relating to the mission. Mission options (groups) that the user causes the crew to perform are generated based on the mission data. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a data example of mission data stored in the mission data storage unit 135. As shown in the figure, the mission data is associated with a group ID (identification information for identifying a group), a mission type of each group (class type), a mission content of each group, and the like. The mission type is the type of mission of each group, for example, a development group, a foodstuff group, a medical group, a base development team, a base defense team, a search team, and the like. The content of the mission is the content of the mission performed by each team. For example, the content of the mission of the “development team” includes information on “development / production of weapon items” (type of weapon, necessary for development / production Materials, periods, etc.) are stored.

  The group data storage unit 136 stores group data relating to a group performing a mission. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a data example of group data stored in the group data storage unit 136. As shown in the figure, the group data includes the user ID of the user, the group ID of the group of the user, the mission type of the group, the members (NPC ID) assigned to the group, the assignment date and time of each member, and the Values indicating the ability, motivation of each member (crew), achievement, achievement result, and the like are associated. The ability of the group is a value based on the suitability of the crew assigned to the group (for example, the sum of the suitability values). The total aptitude value may be the sum of numerical values (preset numerical values) corresponding to each rank when the aptitude value is a rank, or the sum of the numerical values when the aptitude value is a numerical value. There may be. The result stores the result of the mission by the crew. In the achievement result, an achievement result evaluation value based on the cumulative result of the mission by the crew belonging to the group is stored.

  Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 110 will be described in detail. The control unit 110 controls game processing based on user operation information obtained via the input / output interface 14, and generates game images output as video from the input / output interface 14, game sounds output as audio, and the like. For example, the control unit 110 includes an input unit 111, a character control unit 112, an NPC selection unit 113, a mission selection unit 114, a parameter control unit 115, a mission control unit 116, a search play control unit 117, a display And a control unit 118.

  The input unit 111 acquires operation information (information indicating the operation content of the user) output from the input device 50 based on the operation of the user via the input / output interface 14.

  When the user performs an operation related to the activity of the player character on the input device 50, the character control unit 112 controls the activity of the player character in the field based on the operation information input to the input unit 111. The activity of the player character is a general action of the player character, and is a general term for movement, movement, and the like. The movement is an action (motion) associated with an attack, a defense, an action (pickup, discard, open, close, etc.) on an item or an object existing in the field. For example, the character control unit 112 moves the player character in the field based on a user operation.

  The NPC selecting unit 113 selects a crew to perform a mission from among crews (NPCs) owned by the user based on a user operation. For example, on the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2, the NPC selection unit 113 selects a crew and assigns it to a group, thereby selecting a crew to perform a mission. For example, on the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2, the user selects a crew from the list of crews displayed in the left area f11, and then, the result of the mission of each group displayed in the right area f13. , And performing an operation of selecting a group to be assigned, a dialog for confirming whether or not to execute the assignment to the selected group is displayed. Then, when the user performs an operation of selecting the assignment execution, the NPC selection unit 113 assigns the selected crew to the selected group and selects the crew to perform the mission of the group.

  The mission selection unit 114 selects a mission to be performed by the crew from a plurality of missions based on a user operation. For example, the mission selecting unit 114 selects the mission of the assigned team as the mission to be performed by the crew, when the crew is assigned to any of the plurality of teams as described above.

  The parameter control unit 115 controls various parameters indicating the abilities, states, characteristics, and the like of the player character and the NPC. For example, the parameter control unit 115 determines the value of the motivation based on the suitability value of the crew (NPC) affecting the performance of the mission selected by the mission selection unit 114 and a predetermined factor related to the crew other than the suitability value. decide. The effects related to the performance of the mission include, for example, effects on the results (results and the like) of the mission, effects on resources required for the mission, and the like. Specifically, the effects related to the performance of the mission include the success rate assumed when the mission is performed, the success / failure result when the mission is performed, and the result obtained when the mission is successful (for example, the type of item And the number and types of developed bases, etc.), the estimated required time (required time) required for performing the mission, the amount of resources (resources and the like) required for performing the mission, and the like. The suitability value is a value (for example, any of “A ++, A +, B, C, D, and E”) indicating suitability (degree of suitability) for the mission of the crew, and for example, as shown in the NPC data of FIG. Each value corresponding to each mission is set in advance for each NPC. As described above, this suitability value is not disclosed to the user and is not displayed on the game screen (such as the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2) or the like. The predetermined factors include the health status of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the group, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group, and the number of other crews belonging to the same group (number of members in the group) ), Change of assigned team, personality set for crew, degree of friendship with player character, and the like. The parameter control unit 115 refers to the NPC parameters of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6) and the team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136, and The value of the motivation is determined based on the appropriate value for the mission and the predetermined factor.

  For example, the parameter control unit 115 updates the value of the motivation from time to time based on a change in a predetermined factor, such as a lapse of time, a change in the assignment destination of the crew, or a change in the members of the group. I do. As an example, the parameter control unit 115 determines the value of the motivation in accordance with the change timing of the predetermined factor, and records the history information “history 1” of the motivation of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6). ) To update. Note that the parameter control unit 115 may periodically update the value of the motivation.

  The mission control unit 116 controls the influence of the crew assigned to the group on the performance of the mission (for example, the result of the mission) based on the motivation of the crew. For example, the mission control unit 116 determines the success or failure of the mission based on the suitability value and the motivation of the crew belonging to the group. Type and number, the type and number of developed bases, etc.), the estimated required time (required time) required for performing the mission, the amount of resources (resources and the like) required for performing the mission, and the like.

  The search play control unit 117 controls a search play by the player character. For example, the search play control unit 117 determines the field data of the 3D virtual space stored in the virtual space data storage unit 131, the coordinates (field coordinates) of the current position of the player character whose activity is controlled by the character control unit 112, and Based on the orientation, a view image that displays a state in the field when the user performs an operation is generated. Further, various events (appearance of an enemy NPC, battle, item acquisition, etc.) are generated in the field according to the activity of the player character, and a search result is generated. In addition, the search play control unit 117 generates a map image of the field under search based on the map information stored in the virtual space data storage unit 131.

  The display control unit 118 generates a game image displayed on a search play play screen on which a view image and a map image generated by the search play control unit 117 are displayed, and a game screen such as the crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. Then, the generated game image is output via the input / output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30. For example, on the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2), the display control unit 118 displays a crew list for selecting a crew to perform a mission, crew information, a result of a mission (group), and the like. The crew information displays crew status information, motivation values associated with the crew, and information such as the crew's employment history and personality. Specifically, the display control unit 118 controls the possession data (see FIG. 7) stored in the play data storage unit 134, the group data (see FIG. 9) stored in the group data storage unit 136, and the character data storage unit. With reference to the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in 132, a crew list, crew information, a result of a mission (group), and the like are displayed.

  For example, the display control unit 118 causes the motivation history updated by the parameter control unit 115 to be displayed. For example, the display control unit 118 updates the motivation value updated by the parameter control unit 115 periodically (for example, every 30 minutes) and displays the updated value. Specifically, the display control unit 118 calculates the value of the motivation at fixed time intervals (for example, 30 minute intervals) from the history information “history 1” (see FIG. 6) of the motivation of the NPC data updated by the parameter control unit 115. The history information of the motivation “history 2” (see FIG. 6) is updated by sampling a value corresponding to Then, when there is a display request for the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2), the display control unit 118 generates a display image including the motivation history based on “history 2” and displays the display image on the crew management screen G10.

  The display control unit 118 may update the “history 2” with the passage of time in parallel with the update by the parameter control unit 115, or when the display of the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2) is requested. Alternatively, “history 2” may be updated at least for a period necessary for display. Further, it is not necessary to store “History 2” in the NPC data, and the display control unit 118 performs a certain time interval (“History 1”) from “History 1” when there is a display request for the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2). For example, a display image including a motivation history may be generated by sampling a value corresponding to the value of the motivation (at intervals of 30 minutes).

  When displaying the motivation history, the display control unit 118 displays information indicating a change in the value of the motivation updated by the parameter control unit 115. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the display control unit 118 may display the value of the motivation that is periodically updated on a time axis in a graph. In addition, the display control unit 118 may display the value of the motivation that is periodically updated together with an arrow (“↑” or “↓”) indicating a change (increase or decrease).

  Further, the display control unit 118 may display information on a change in a predetermined factor related to the crew other than the appropriateness value, in addition to the motivation history. The information relating to the change of the predetermined factor may be information relating to the type of mission (for example, information indicating the group to which the mission is assigned) or information relating to the state of the crew (for example, indicating that an injury or illness has been incurred). Information). For example, the display control unit 118 refers to the member (NPC ID) and the assignment date and time of the team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136 to determine when a new member is assigned to the group, When the group changes, a mark indicating the type of the group (see mark M1 in FIG. 3) may be displayed together with a point indicating the value of the motivation at that time. In addition, the display control unit 118 refers to the state of illness / injury in the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and when the injured or illness is incurred or the injury or illness worsens. At this time, a mark indicating the injury or illness (see mark M2 in FIG. 3) may be displayed at that time.

  In addition, the display control unit 118 displays information (hint) that can estimate the effect on the performance of the mission to be performed by the crew on the crew management screen G10 (see FIG. 2) in association with the crew. For example, the display control unit 118 refers to the NPC parameters (work history, personality, etc.) of the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and refers to the information about the crew's work history and crew's personality (crew's personality). Of the combination of the characters, the character of the assignment to the group, etc.) are displayed as hints. This hint is information that can be used as a clue in addition to motivation when the user selects a mission to be performed by the crew.

Next, an operation of processing related to generation and display of crew motivation information according to the present embodiment will be described.
[Motivation information generation processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 10, an operation of a motivation information generating process for determining a crew motivation value, which is executed by the control unit 110 of the game device 10, will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the motivation information generation process according to the present embodiment.

  The control unit 110 determines whether a predetermined factor related to the crew has changed (step S100). The predetermined factors are, as described above, the health condition of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the group, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group, and the number of other crews belonging to the same group. The information includes the number of members belonging to the group, the change of the assigned group, the character set for the crew, the degree of friendship with the player character, and the like. When it is determined that the predetermined factor related to the crew does not change (NO), control unit 110 executes the process of step S110 again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined factor related to the crew has changed (YES), control unit 110 stores the NPC parameters of the NPC data stored in character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6) and the group data storage. With reference to the group data (see FIG. 9) stored in the unit 136, the motivation value is determined based on the suitability value of the crew for the mission and the predetermined factor (step S102). When the control unit 110 determines the value of the motivation, the control unit 110 associates the motivation value with the date and time with the history information “history 1” of the motivation of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6). And save (step S104).

  For example, when a crew is assigned to a team for the first time, the crew's suitability value for the assigned team's mission and certain factors (health status of the crew, compatibility with other crews belonging to the same team, The motivation value is determined based on the number of other crews belonging to the group (the number of members of the group). Also, after being assigned, the time elapsed since the crew was assigned to the team, changes in the health of the crew, changes in other crews in the group, changes in the number of other crews in the group, The motivation value is determined again by changing the crew's assignment group, and the like, and the motivation value is updated. The elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the group is set in advance so that the value of motivation changes at regular time intervals (for example, 30 minutes).

  In this way, the control unit 110 determines the value of the motivation of the crew according to the timing at which the predetermined factor related to the crew changes, and the history of the determined motivation is stored in the character data storage unit 132. The history information of the motivation of the NPC data is stored in “history 1”.

[Motivation history display processing]
Next, the operation of the motivation history display processing for displaying the motivation history of the crew, which is executed by the control unit 110 of the game device 10, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the motivation history display process according to the present embodiment.

  When one crew is selected from the crew list in area f11 by a user operation on crew management screen G10 shown in FIG. 2, control unit 110 acquires operation information indicating the selected crew (step S200). .

  Next, the control unit 110 refers to the NPC data stored in the parameter control unit 115, and based on the history information “history 1” (see FIG. 6) of the motivation associated with the selected crew (NPC). Then, the motivation history information “history 2” (see FIG. 6) is updated. For example, the control unit 110 determines from the motivation history information “history 1” associated with the selected crew (NPC) a period necessary for displaying the motivation history on the crew management screen G10 (for example, the past four hours from the current time). A value corresponding to the value of the motivation at a fixed time interval (for example, every 30 minutes) is sampled for a period up to 30 minutes before), and the sampled motivation value and the sampling date and time (for example, the date and time at a 30-minute interval) are recorded in the motivation history. The information is stored in the information “history 2” (step S202).

  Then, the control unit 110 generates a display image (see FIG. 3) including the motivation history based on the motivation history information “history 2” and displays the display image on the crew management screen G10 (step S204). For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 110 displays the value of the motivation that is periodically updated in a graph on the time axis. Also, the control unit 110 refers to the member (NPC ID) and the assignment date and time of the team data (see FIG. 9) stored in the team data storage unit 136, and determines when a new assignment to the group or the assignment destination is performed. When the group changes, a mark indicating the type of the group (see mark M1 in FIG. 3) is displayed together with a point indicating the value of the motivation at that time. Further, the control unit 110 refers to the state of illness / injury in the NPC data (see FIG. 6) stored in the character data storage unit 132, and determines when an injury or illness is incurred or when the injury or illness worsens. Then, a mark indicating the injury or illness at that time (see mark M2 in FIG. 3) is displayed.

  In this way, the control unit 110 can display information on the motivation of the selected crew on the crew management screen G10.

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment includes the display control unit 118 and the parameter control unit 115 (an example of the index value control unit). The display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information indicating motivation (an example of an index value) associated with the crew (NPC). The parameter control unit 115 determines the motivation based on the suitability of the crew (NPC) affecting the performance of the mission and predetermined factors related to the crew (NPC) other than the suitability. Motivation is an example of an index value. The index value is, for example, capable of analogizing (estimating) a target value (for example, an aptitude value that is not disclosed to the user, or a result of a mission determined based on an aptitude value or the like). It does not directly represent a value.

  The above-mentioned suitability is, for example, any of suitability values (for example, suitability values “A ++, A +, B, C, D, and E” set in ascending order of suitability) indicating suitability (degree of suitability) for the mission of the crew. For example, as shown in the NPC data of FIG. 6, respective values corresponding to each mission are preset for each NPC. The suitability values indicating suitability for the mission are not limited to the ranks such as “A ++, A +, B, C, D, and E”. For example, the suitability value may be represented by a numerical value, and may be a larger value as the suitability degree is higher, and may be a smaller value as the suitability degree is lower. Suitability may also be work experience. The above-mentioned predetermined factors include, for example, the health condition of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, the change of the assigned team, and the like.

  Thereby, the game device 10 presents the user with the crew's motivation considering the suitability and other factors other than the suitability, instead of the suitability for the mission, and the user proceeds with the game using the crew's motivation as a clue. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game, and thus to enhance the game characteristics. For example, the game apparatus 10 may cause the user to think based on the crew's motivation, which crew is suitable for performing which mission, or which crew is suitable for performing that mission. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

Further, suitability value crew (NPC) (information indicating the aptitude) is a non-disclosed to the user. As a result, the game apparatus 10 does not disclose the suitability of the crew for the mission to the user, and instructs the user to determine which crew should perform which mission in order to improve the performance of the mission. Can be used to make a guess, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced, and thus the game characteristics can be enhanced.

  In addition, the game device 10 includes an NPC selection unit 113 that selects a crew (NPC) for performing a mission from a plurality of crews (NPC) based on a user operation.

  Thereby, when selecting a mission to be performed by the crew, the game apparatus 10 can allow the user to think based on the motivation of the crew, which mission is appropriate for the crew to perform. It is possible to provide a high-quality game.

  In addition, the game device 10 includes a mission selection unit 114 that selects a mission to be performed by a crew (NPC) from a plurality of missions based on a user operation. The parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit) includes aptitudes that affect the performance of the mission selected by the mission selection unit 114 among the suitability of the crew (NPC) for each of the plurality of missions, and the suitability other than the suitability. Motivation (an example of an index value) is determined based on a predetermined factor related to a crew (NPC).

  This allows the game device 10 to allow the user to consider which crew is appropriate to perform a mission based on the motivation of the crew when selecting a mission to be performed by the crew. It is possible to provide a high-quality game.

  For example, the mission selection unit 114 assigns a crew (NPC) to one of a plurality of groups (an example of a group) that performs each of the plurality of missions, and thereby assigns the crew (NPC) of the assigned team to the crew (NPC). Selected as the mission to be performed.

  Accordingly, the game device 10 allows the user to perform the mission in the group by assigning the crew to the group, so that the compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group and the number of other crews belonging to the same group ( Group information about the group, such as the number of members belonging to the group, can also influence the performance of the mission, and a non-monotonous and highly interesting game can be provided.

  The game device 10 may determine the crew's motivation based on a predetermined factor of the crew other than the suitability of the crew for the mission. For example, the game device 10 may provide group information about the group, such as compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group and the number of other crews belonging to the same group (number of members belonging to the group) without considering suitability. May be used to determine the motivation of the crew. Specifically, the game device 10 includes a display control unit 118, a mission selection unit 114, and a parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit). The display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information indicating motivation (an example of an index value) associated with the crew (NPC). The mission selection unit 114 is configured to assign the first crew (NPC) to one of the groups (an example of a group) corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on the operation of the user. Select the mission to be performed. The parameter control unit 115 performs group information (an example of group information) on a relationship between another second crew (NPC) belonging to the group to which the first crew (NPC) is assigned and the first crew (NPC). ), Which is based on group information that affects the performance of the mission set by the mission selection unit 114, and predetermined factors related to the first crew (NPC) or the second crew (NPC) other than the group information. To determine motivation (an example of an index value).

Group information (an example of group information) is information relating to the relationship between a crew (NPC) belonging to the same group (here, a group) and another crew (NPC). For example, information associated with the crew And information based on a combination of information associated with the crew and information associated with the other crew, or information based on a combination of information associated with the crew and information regarding the other crew.
The information based on the combination of the information associated with the crew and the information associated with the other crew is, for example, information based on the characteristics set for the crew belonging to the same group, and other information belonging to the same group. This is information about compatibility with the crew. The compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group may be calculated based on, for example, the number of other crews having the personality corresponding to the preference set for the crew, the degree of preference, and the like. In addition, the compatibility may be calculated based on the presence or absence of another crew having the same personality when the crew is of a type that pulls around, or when the crew is of an obedient type. It may be calculated based on the presence or absence of another crew having a type of pulling around.
The information based on the combination of the information associated with the crew and the information on the other crew is, for example, information on the number of other crews belonging to the same group (the number of members in the group). For example, if the crew is of a type that prefers to act alone or with a small number of people or a type that prefers to act with a large number of people, the mission depends on the number of other crews belonging to the same group (number of members of the group). May be affected.
The above-mentioned predetermined factors include, for example, the health condition of the crew, the elapsed time since the crew was assigned to the team, the change of the assigned team, the degree of friendship with the player character, and the suitability of the crew for the mission. is there. For example, the parameter control unit 115 refers to the NPC parameters of the NPC data stored in the character data storage unit 132 (see FIG. 6) and the group data (see FIG. 9) stored in the group data storage unit 136. The motivation value is determined based on the information on the relationship with another crew (NPC) belonging to the same group and the predetermined factor.

  Accordingly, the game apparatus 10 presents to the user crew motivation in consideration of group information such as compatibility with other crews belonging to the same group and other factors other than group information. The game proceeds with the motivation of the game as a clue, and the interest of the game can be enhanced, and thus the game characteristics can be enhanced. For example, the game apparatus 10 can make the user think about which mission the crew is suitable to perform based on the motivation of the crew based on the group information and other factors, so that the game apparatus 10 is highly interesting. Games can be offered.

  In addition, the game device 10 includes a mission control unit 116 that controls the influence of the crew (NPC) on performing the mission based on the motivation (an example of an index value) of the crew (NPC).

  Thereby, the game device 10 provides a highly interesting game in which the user progresses the game by estimating the result of the mission based on the motivation of the crew, because the result of the mission fluctuates based on the motivation of the crew. be able to.

  The parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit) updates motivation (an example of an index value) based on a change in the predetermined factor. Then, the display control unit 118 updates the motivation value updated by the parameter control unit 115 periodically (for example, every 30 minutes) and causes the display device 30 (an example of the display unit) to display the updated value.

  Thereby, the game device 10 can periodically present the latest motivation of the crew to the user. Therefore, the user can proceed with the game while considering the latest motivation of the crew.

  For example, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display a history of motivation (an example of an index value) updated by the parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit).

  Thereby, the game device 10 presents the crew's motivation trend to the user, so that the user can proceed with the game while watching not only the crew's current motivation but also the past motivation trends, A high game can be offered.

  In addition, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information indicating a change in motivation (an example of an index value) updated by the parameter control unit 115 (an example of an index value control unit). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the display control unit 118 may display the value of the motivation that is periodically updated on a time axis in a graph. In addition, the display control unit 118 may display the value of the motivation that is periodically updated together with an arrow (“↑” or “↓”) indicating a change (increase or decrease).

  Thereby, the game device 10 can easily present the crew motivation trend to the user.

  Further, the display control unit 118 displays information on a change in the predetermined factor in addition to a history of motivation (an example of an index value).

  Thereby, the game device 10 can easily present the cause of the change in the motivation of the crew to the user.

  For example, the information on the change of the predetermined factor is information on the type of mission (for example, information indicating a group to which the mission is assigned).

  Thereby, the game device 10 can easily present to the user the change in motivation due to the change of the group to which the crew is assigned, so that the user can easily determine whether or not the assignment change is an appropriate selection. Can be confirmed. The information on the change in the predetermined factor may be information on the state of the crew (for example, information indicating that an injury or illness has been caused). In this case, the game apparatus 10 can enable the user to take appropriate measures such as treating a crew's injury or illness.

  In addition, the display control unit 118 causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display information that can estimate the effect on the performance of the mission to be performed by the crew (NPC) in association with the crew (NPC). The information that can be inferred is information about the crew's employment history, information about the crew's character (character about a combination of crews, character about assignment to a group, and the like).

  Accordingly, when the user selects a mission to be performed by the crew, the game apparatus 10 provides information that can provide clues other than motivation, and suggests that the user can instruct the crew to perform a more appropriate mission. Can be. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the crew based on not only the motivation of the crew but also other information.

[Modification]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes a design and the like within a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the motivation described in the above embodiment may be determined based on predetermined factors that are not related to the crew, in addition to the suitability of the crew for the mission. The predetermined factors not related to the crew include, for example, weather such as rain, wind, and temperature, and the degree of facility for performing the mission. Further, the motivation may be determined based on both a predetermined factor related to the crew and a predetermined factor not related to the crew, in addition to the suitability of the crew for the mission.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the player character and the NPC are not only displayed as objects in a mode indicating the character itself, but are displayed as cards indicating the character in a card game, for example. Is also good. In addition, the player character and the NPC are not limited to those that operate their actions in real time with respect to the character, and may have any mode as long as they can be moved in the field.

  In the above embodiment, the example of the game played in the field in the 3D virtual space has been described. However, the game is not limited to this, and the game may be played in the field in the 2D virtual space.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a crew (an example of an NPC) is assigned to a group as an example of a group to which a mission is set, so that the crew can perform the mission. Instead, a group may be called a team, a group, an organization, or the like. Further, the group to which the mission is set may be a group of smaller units (units of a small number of people) within a group such as a group, a team, a group, or an organization. For example, in the case of a soccer game, a group such as FW (forward), MF (midfielder), or DF (defense) in which a role (mission) is set for each position in a team, Each of the positions divided into the right side, the center, and the left side may be a group in the present embodiment. Further, in the case of a baseball game, a game divided into an infield and an outfield may be a group of the present embodiment. In the case of a doubles game in a tennis game, a group divided into a front guard and a rear guard may be used as a group in the present embodiment. In a variety of team sports games, a group that is divided into a starting group and a reserve group may be used as the group of the present embodiment. Further, in the battle game of the team battle, a group divided into a front guard and a rear guard (or a front guard, a middle guard, a rear guard, or the like) may be used as a group in the present embodiment as the fighting team. As described above, the present embodiment can be applied to any group in which missions as various roles are set.

  In addition, a program for realizing the functions of the above-described control unit 110 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on this recording medium is read into a computer system and executed. May be performed. Here, "to make the computer system read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium" includes installing the program in the computer system. The “computer system” here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Further, the “computer system” may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, and a dedicated line. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, and a CD-ROM, and a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes an internal or external recording medium accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format executable by the control unit 110. That is, any format can be stored in the distribution server as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form executable by the control unit 250. Note that the configuration in which the program is divided into a plurality of parts and downloaded at different timings and then combined by the control unit 250, and the distribution server that distributes each of the divided programs may be different. Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) in a computer system serving as a server or a client when the program is transmitted via a network. Shall be included. Further, the program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

  In addition, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each of the above-described functions may be individually formed into a processor, or a part or all of the functions may be integrated into a processor. The method of circuit integration is not limited to an LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. Further, in the case where a technology for forming an integrated circuit that replaces the LSI appears due to the advance of the semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology may be used.

  Further, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be performed by another device other than the game device 10. For example, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 may be performed by a server device (not shown) that is communicably connected to the game device 10.

[Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped, for example, as follows. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

  (Supplementary Note A1) The game device (10) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit that causes a display unit (30) to display information indicating an index value (eg, motivation) associated with an NPC (non-player character). (118) an index value control unit (115) that determines the index value based on the suitability of the NPC (for example, a crew) that influences the performance of a mission and a predetermined factor related to the NPC other than the suitability. And.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A1, the game device presents to the user an index value (for example, motivation) of an NPC (for example, a crew) that considers not the suitability for the mission but the suitability and other factors other than the suitability. In addition, the user proceeds with the game using the NPC index value as a clue, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced, and thus the game characteristics can be enhanced. For example, the game device may cause the user to consider which NPC is suitable for performing the mission or which NPC is suitable for the mission based on the index value of the NPC. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

  (Supplementary note A2) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note A1, wherein a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, a crew) is selected from a plurality of missions based on a user operation. A mission selecting unit (114), wherein the index value control unit is adapted to influence the performance of the mission selected by the mission selecting unit among the suitability of the NPC for each of the plurality of missions, and The index value (for example, motivation) is determined based on a predetermined factor related to the NPC other than the above.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A2, when selecting a mission to be performed by an NPC (for example, a crew), the game apparatus prompts the user with an NPC index value ( For example, it is possible to make the player think based on the motivation, so that a highly interesting game can be provided.

  (Supplementary Note A3) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A3, wherein the mission selecting unit includes a plurality of groups that perform each of the plurality of missions. For example, when the NPC (for example, a crew) is assigned to one of the groups, the mission of the assigned group is selected as a mission to be performed by the NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A3, the game device performs the mission in the group by the user assigning the NPC (for example, the crew) to the group (for example, the group). To provide a non-monotonous and highly-interesting game, where group information about the group, such as the compatibility of the group and the number of other crews belonging to the same group (the number of members in the group), etc. can also influence the performance of the mission. Can be.

  (Supplementary Note A4) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note A1 or supplementary note A2, wherein an NPC for performing the mission among the plurality of NPCs (for example, a crew) is operated by a user. An NPC selection unit (113) for selecting based on the selection.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A4, when causing the NPC (for example, a crew) to select a mission to be performed, the game device prompts the user with an NPC index value ( For example, it is possible to make the player think based on the motivation, so that a highly interesting game can be provided.

(Supplementary Note A5) Another embodiment of the present invention is a game apparatus according to any one of Appendices A4 Appendixes A1, information indicating the aptitude of the NPC (e.g., crew) are not disclosed to the user It is.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A5, the game device does not disclose the suitability of the NPC (for example, a crew) for the mission to the user, and determines which NPC should perform which mission in order to improve the performance of the mission. Since the user can make a guess by using an indirect parameter such as an index value (for example, motivation) as a hint, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game, and thereby enhance the game characteristics.

  (Supplementary Note A6) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A5, based on the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew). , A mission control unit for controlling the influence of the NPC on the performance of the mission.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A6, the game device changes the achievement of the mission based on the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, the crew). It is possible to provide a highly interesting game of guessing and proceeding with the game.

  (Supplementary Note A7) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A6, wherein the index value control unit determines the index value based on a change in the predetermined factor. (Eg, motivation), and the display control unit periodically updates the index value updated by the index value control unit and causes the display unit to display the index value.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A7, the game device can periodically present the latest index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew) to the user. Therefore, the user can proceed with the game while considering the latest index value of the NPC.

  (Supplementary note A8) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note A7, wherein the display control unit stores a history of the index value (for example, motivation) updated by the index value control unit. It is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A8, the game device presents the user with the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, the crew). The game can be advanced while watching the value trend, and a highly strategic game can be provided.

  (Supplementary note A9) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of supplementary note A7 or supplementary note A8, wherein the display control unit is configured to update the index value ( For example, information indicating a change in motivation is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A9, the game device can easily present the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user.

  (Supplementary Note A10) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Note A7 to Supplementary Note A9, wherein the display control unit is configured to execute a process in addition to a history of the index value (for example, motivation). And displaying information on a change in the predetermined factor.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A10, the game device can easily present the cause of the change in the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user.

  (Supplementary note A11) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note A10, wherein the information on the change in the predetermined factor is the type of the mission (for example, a group to which the mission is assigned (for example, a group). ).

  According to the configuration of Appendix A11, the game device presents to the user in an easy-to-understand manner a change in an index value (for example, motivation) due to a change in a group (for example, a group) to which an NPC (for example, a crew) is assigned. Therefore, the user can easily confirm whether or not the assignment change is a suitable selection.

  (Supplementary Note A12) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A11, wherein the display control unit performs a mission to be performed by the NPC (for example, a crew). Is displayed on the display unit in association with the NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A12, when the user selects a mission to be performed by an NPC (for example, a crew), the game device provides information that can be a clue other than an index value (for example, motivation). May be able to indicate to the NPC which mission is more appropriate. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the NPC using not only the index value of the NPC but also other information as a clue.

  (Supplementary Note A13) One embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of supplementary notes A1 to A12.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note A13, the program presents to the user an index value (for example, motivation) of an NPC (for example, a crew) that considers not the suitability for the mission but the suitability and other factors other than the suitability. The user proceeds with the game using the index value of the NPC as a clue, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced, and thus the game characteristics can be enhanced. For example, the program may cause the user to think which NPC is suitable for performing the mission, or which NPC is suitable for performing the mission based on the index value of the NPC. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided.

Further, the present invention can be understood from the above description, for example, as follows.
(Supplementary note B1) The game device (10) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit that causes a display unit (30) to display information indicating an index value (eg, motivation) associated with an NPC (non-player character). (118) and a mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC by assigning the first NPC to one of groups corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on a user operation. 114) and group information relating to a relationship between the first NPC and another second NPC belonging to a group to which the first NPC is assigned, for performing a mission set by the mission selection unit. The group information that influences, a predetermined factor related to the first NPC or the second NPC other than the group information, Comprises, an index value control unit (115) which determines the index value based.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B1, the game device considers group information such as compatibility with another NPC (non-player character) belonging to the same group (for example, a group) and other factors other than the group information. Since the index value of the NPC (for example, motivation) is presented to the user, the user proceeds with the game using the index value of the NPC as a clue, so that the interest of the game can be improved, and thus the game characteristics can be improved. it can. For example, the game device 10 can make the user think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing based on the NPC index value based on the group information and other factors. A high game can be offered.

  (Supplementary Note B2) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note B1, wherein the influence on the performance of the mission is determined based on the index value (eg, motivation) of the NPC (eg, crew). A mission control unit (116) for controlling.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B2, the game device changes the achievement of the mission based on the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, the crew). It is possible to provide a highly interesting game of guessing and proceeding with the game.

  (Supplementary Note B3) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note B1 or B2, wherein the index value control unit determines the index value (for example, motivation) based on a change in the predetermined factor. ), And the display control unit periodically updates the index value updated by the index value control unit and causes the display unit to display the index value.

  According to the configuration of Appendix B3, the game device can periodically present the latest index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user. Therefore, the user can proceed with the game while considering the latest index value of the NPC.

  (Supplementary Note B4) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note B3, wherein the display control unit stores a history of the index value (for example, motivation) updated by the index value control unit. It is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B4, the game device presents the user with the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, the crew). The game can be advanced while watching the value trend, and a highly strategic game can be provided.

  (Supplementary note B5) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note B3 or B4, wherein the display control unit is configured to update the index value (for example, motivation) updated by the index value control unit. Is displayed on the display unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B5, the game device can easily present the trend of the index value (for example, motivation) of the NPC (for example, crew) to the user.

  (Supplementary note B6) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to supplementary note B5, wherein the display control unit is configured to change the predetermined factor in addition to a history of the index value (for example, motivation). Display information about

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B6, the game device can easily present the cause of the change in the index value (for example, the motivation) of the NPC (for example, the crew) to the user.

  (Supplementary Note B7) One embodiment of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes B1 to B6, wherein the display control unit causes the first NPC (for example, a crew) to perform the operation. Information on which an influence on the performance of the mission can be estimated is displayed on the display unit in association with the first NPC.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B7, when the user selects a mission to be performed by an NPC (for example, a crew), the game device provides information that can be used as a clue other than the index value (for example, motivation). Can indicate to the NPC which mission is more appropriate. Therefore, the user can select a mission to be performed by the NPC using not only the index value of the NPC but also other information as a clue.

  (Supplementary Note B8) One embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of supplementary notes B1 to B7.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note B8, the program considers group information such as compatibility with other NPCs (non-player characters) belonging to the same group (for example, a group) and other factors other than the group information. Since the index value of the NPC (for example, motivation) is presented to the user, the user proceeds with the game using the index value of the NPC as a clue, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced, and thus the game characteristics can be enhanced. . For example, the game device 10 can make the user think about which mission the NPC is suitable for performing based on the NPC index value based on the group information and other factors. A high game can be offered.

  1 game system, 10 game devices, 11 CPU, 12 communication unit, 13 storage unit, 14 input / output interface, 30 display device, 50 input device, 110 control unit, 111 input unit, 112 character control unit, 113 NPC selection unit, 114 mission selection unit, 115 parameter control unit, 116 mission control unit, 117 search play control unit, 118 display control unit, 131 virtual space data storage unit, 132 character data storage unit, 133 item data storage unit, 134 play data storage unit , 135 mission data storage unit, 136 group data storage unit

Claims (5)

A display control unit for displaying information indicating an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character) on a display unit;
A mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC by assigning the first NPC to one of groups corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on a user operation;
Group information on a relationship between another second NPC belonging to a group to which the first NPC belongs and the first NPC, the group information affecting the performance of a mission set by the mission selection unit. An index value control unit that determines the index value based on group information and a predetermined factor related to the first NPC or the second NPC other than the group information;
A mission control unit that controls an influence on performance of the mission based on the index value of the NPC;
Equipped with a,
The index value control unit,
Updating the index value based on a change in the predetermined factor,
The display control unit,
The index value updated by the index value control unit is periodically updated and displayed on the display unit, and the history of the index value updated by the index value control unit is displayed on the display unit,
Game equipment. A display control unit for displaying information indicating an index value associated with an NPC (non-player character) on a display unit;
A mission selection unit that selects a mission to be performed by the first NPC by assigning the first NPC to one of groups corresponding to each of the plurality of missions based on a user operation;
Group information on a relationship between another second NPC belonging to a group to which the first NPC is assigned and the first NPC, the group information affecting a performance of a mission set by the mission selection unit; An index value control unit that determines the index value based on group information and a predetermined factor related to the first NPC or the second NPC other than the group information;
A mission control unit that controls an influence on performance of the mission based on the index value of the NPC;
Equipped with a,
The index value control unit,
Updating the index value based on a change in the predetermined factor,
The display control unit,
The index value updated by the index value control unit is periodically updated and displayed on the display unit, and information indicating a change in the index value updated by the index value control unit is displayed on the display unit. Let
Game equipment. The display control unit,
Displaying information on a change in the predetermined factor in association with the index value;
The game device according to claim 1 . The display control unit,
Causing the first NPC to display information on the display unit in association with the first NPC, the information being capable of estimating the effect on the performance of the mission;
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . A program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 .

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