JP6786457B2 - Systems, methods, and programs for providing games - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for providing a game that progresses in response to the execution of an action by a player character.

Conventionally, in various games, a mechanism (called "combo") that produces a special effect (for example, an effect of increasing attack power) when a subsequent action is executed within a predetermined time from an action such as a preceding attack. May have been introduced.) For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a card game configured to perform an additional effect in addition to the original effect of the strategy when the subsequent strategy action is executed within a predetermined period from the preceding strategy action. Disclose. Since such a mechanism promotes the execution of continuous actions by the player, it is expected to improve the realistic sensation of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-226426

However, since the conventional mechanism as described above produces a special effect simply by executing continuous actions, it cannot be said that the strategicity required of the player is sufficient. Therefore, it is desirable to realize a mechanism that requires strategicity while improving the sense of presence.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to provide a game that requires strategicity while improving the sense of presence. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

The system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or a plurality of computer processors, and is a system for providing a game that progresses in response to execution of an action by a player character. , A process of executing an action by the player character according to a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands for the player character according to the execution of a readable command, and a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands. The process of starting a predetermined mode according to the selection by the player and the process of executing the action are the one or a plurality of targets included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode. The cumulative number of executions of the action by the player character, which is the command of the above and is executed according to the target command specified based on the predetermined command, during the period of the predetermined mode is recorded, and the cumulative number of executions is calculated. The larger the number, the greater the effect of the action by the player character executed at least according to the target command.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for providing a game that is executed by one or more computers and progresses in response to execution of an action by a player character, and is a method of providing a plurality of commands to the player character. It includes a step of executing an action by the player character according to a command selected by the player from among them, and a step of starting a predetermined mode according to the selection of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands by the player. The step of executing the action is one or a plurality of target commands included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode according to the target command specified based on the predetermined command. The cumulative number of executions of the action by the player character to be executed during the period of the predetermined mode is recorded, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the more the effect of the action by the player character executed according to the target command. Including making it bigger.

The program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a game that progresses in response to the execution of an action by a player character, and is executed on one or a plurality of computers. Alternatively, a process of executing an action by the player character on a plurality of computers according to a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands for the player character, and a selection of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands by the player. The process of starting a predetermined mode according to the above and the process of executing the action and executing the action are one or a plurality of target commands included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode. The cumulative number of executions of the action by the player character executed according to the target command specified based on the predetermined command during the period of the predetermined mode is recorded, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the at least the said. It includes increasing the effect of the action by the player character executed according to the target command.

Various embodiments of the present invention provide a game that requires strategicity while improving the sense of presence.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a game providing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the function which the game providing system 10 has. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the player information table 411. The figure which illustrates the information managed in possession character information table 412. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the possession item information table 413. The figure which illustrates the battle screen 50. The flow diagram which shows an example of the process which the game providing system 10 executes during the period of a chain mode (predetermined mode). The figure which illustrates the battle screen 50 during the period of a chain mode. The figure which illustrates the battle screen 50 during the period of a chain mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a game providing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the system 10 is communicably connected to the player terminal 30 via a network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one player terminal 30 is shown in FIG. 1, the system 10 can be communicably connected to a plurality of player terminals 30. The system 10 provides the game to the player via the player terminal 30. The games provided by the system 10 may include various games that progress in response to the execution of actions by the player character.

The system 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 11, a main memory 12, a user I / F13, a communication I / F14, and a storage (storage device). ) 15, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The CPU 11 reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The user I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the user I / F 13 includes an information output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

In this embodiment, the system 10 can be configured using a plurality of computers, each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, the system 10 may be composed of a plurality of server devices.

The game providing system 10 configured in this way has functions as a web server and an application server, and is a game provided by the web browser or system 10 installed on the player terminal 30 (hereinafter referred to as "provided game"). In response to a request from the application for (may be), various processes are executed, and screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like according to the result of the processes are transmitted to the player terminal 30. The player terminal 30 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The player terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 31, a main memory 32, a user I / F33, a communication I / F34, and a storage (memory). The device) 35 is provided, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The CPU 31 reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The user I / F 33 is various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the user I / F 33 includes an information output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded and installed from the application market or the like.

In the present embodiment, the player terminal 30 can be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, or the like.

The user (game player) of the player terminal 30 configured in this way provides the provision by executing communication with the system 10 via a web browser installed in the storage 35 or the like or an application for the provided game. You can play the game. The provided game application executed on the player terminal 30 can be an example of a program that implements a part or all of the program of the present invention.

Next, the functions of the game providing system 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the system 10. As shown in the figure, the system 10 has an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls the basic functions of the provided game, and a game progress that controls the progress of the game in the provided game. It has a control unit 45. These functions are realized by the hardware such as the CPU 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like operating in cooperation with each other. For example, they are read into the main memory 12. This is realized by the CPU 11 executing the instructions included in the program. Further, a part or all of the functions shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the system 10 and the player terminal 30, or may be realized by the player terminal 30. The player terminal 30 can be an example of a device that implements a part or all of the system of the present invention.

The information storage management unit 41 of the system 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the information storage management unit 41 has, for example, a player information table 411 that manages information about the player, a possessed character information table 412 that manages information about a character (player character) owned by the player, and a player. It may have a possessed item information table 413 that manages information about the items possessed by.

The basic function control unit 43 of the system 10 executes various processes related to the control of the basic functions of the provided game. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the basic function to the player terminal 30, and responds to various operation inputs by the user via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30. Processing is executed, and HTML data or control data corresponding to the result of the processing is transmitted to the player terminal 30. The basic functions of the provided game include, for example, player account management, login authentication, billing processing, and the like.

The game progress control unit 45 of the system 10 executes various processes related to controlling the progress of the game. For example, the game progress control unit 45 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the progress of the game to the player terminal 30, and responds to an operation input by the player via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30. Various processes are executed, and HTML data or control data according to the result of the process is transmitted to the player terminal 30.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 45 is configured to execute an action by the player character according to a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands for the player character. For example, the game progress control unit 45 accepts a command selection by the player via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30, and executes an action of the player character corresponding to the selected command.

Further, the game progress control unit 45 starts a predetermined mode according to the player's selection of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands, is included in the plurality of commands, and is specified based on the predetermined command. The cumulative number of executions of the action by the player character executed according to the target command during the predetermined mode is recorded, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the more the effect of the action executed according to the target command is. It is configured to be large.

As described above, the game provided by the system 10 of the present embodiment is executed according to the target command specified based on the predetermined command during the period of the predetermined mode started according to the selection of the predetermined command. Since the effect of the action executed according to the target command is increased as the cumulative number of executions of the action to be performed increases, a special effect may be produced simply by executing consecutive actions. In comparison, strategicity regarding command selection is required.

In the present embodiment, a predetermined command is associated with a predetermined parameter, and a target command specified based on the predetermined command is also associated with a predetermined parameter and of the predetermined parameter. The value can be configured to be the same command as a given command. That is, the game progress control unit 45 may be configured to specify a command whose associated predetermined parameter value is the same as the predetermined command as the target command during the period of the predetermined mode.

In the present embodiment, various conditions may be applied to the termination condition of the predetermined mode. For example, the game progress control unit 45 is configured to end the predetermined mode when the duration of the predetermined mode reaches the predetermined time. Further, for example, the game progress control unit 45 is configured to end the predetermined mode when the cumulative number of executions reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 45 may be configured to set an item selected by the player from the items owned by the player as the player character. In this case, at least a part of the plurality of commands for the player character may be associated with the value of a predetermined parameter associated with the item set for the player character. Such a configuration improves the strategic nature of setting items for the player character.

The item is, for example, an equipment item equipped by a player character, and in this case, a command corresponding to the equipment item (for example, a command for instructing a normal physical attack using a weapon item) is a predetermined parameter of the equipment item. The value of is associated. Further, the item is, for example, an ability (skill) item set for the player character, and in this case, the command corresponding to the ability item (for example, the command for instructing the activation of magic) is a predetermined ability item. The value of the parameter is associated.

In the present embodiment, a predetermined command for starting a predetermined mode may be set as a part of the plurality of commands according to selection by the player. For example, a given command is configured as one of the special commands for performing a special action (eg, an action whose effect is significantly greater than that of a normal action). In this case, a special command selected by the player from a plurality of special commands including a predetermined command may be set as a part of the plurality of commands for the player character.

The game in the present embodiment may include various games that progress in response to the execution of an action by the player character. For example, the game may be configured as a game in which a player character fights an enemy character. In this case, the game progress control unit 45 is configured so that the greater the cumulative number of executions during the period of the predetermined mode, the greater the effect of the attack by the player character executed according to the target command on the enemy character. obtain.

Further, the game in the present embodiment may be configured to proceed according to the execution of actions by each of the plurality of player characters. Such games include RPGs in which a party composed of multiple player characters fights against enemy characters. A plurality of player characters may be configured to be manipulated by a plurality of players. In this case, for example, the game progress control unit 45 accepts the selection of a command for the first player character included in the plurality of player characters from the first player, while the game progress control unit 45 for the second player character included in the plurality of player characters. It is configured to accept command selections from a second player. In such a configuration, it is necessary to select commands in cooperation among a plurality of players during the period of a predetermined mode, so that the required strategy is further improved.

In addition, the game progress control unit 45 executes an attack by the player character against the enemy character selected by the player from among the plurality of enemy characters, and during the period of the predetermined mode, the cumulative number of executions is calculated by the enemy character. It may be configured to record each time and at least increase the effect of the attack on the specific enemy character as the cumulative number of executions against the specific enemy character increases. In this case, the recording of the cumulative number of executions for each of the plurality of enemy characters can proceed at the same time. Such a configuration improves the strategic nature of the selection of enemy characters.

Further, the game progress control unit 45 responds to the selection of the second predetermined command during the period of the first predetermined mode started in response to the selection of the first predetermined command. It may be configured to exit the mode of and start a second predetermined mode. For example, the first and second predetermined commands are different from each other in the command to be specified.

Further, when the predetermined mode is configured to end when the duration of the predetermined mode reaches the predetermined time, the game progress control unit 45 reissues the predetermined command during the period of the predetermined mode. Depending on the selection of, the cumulative number of executions may be maintained and the duration of the predetermined mode may be reset. That is, a given mode may be configured to extend its substantial duration in response to reselection of a given command.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the plurality of commands may be configured to execute a plurality of actions in response to one selection. The selection of such a command is advantageous during the period of the predetermined mode because it promotes the increase in the cumulative number of executions.

Next, the operation of the game providing system 10 of the present embodiment having such a function will be described with reference to a specific example. The provided game in the specific example is an RPG in which a party composed of a plurality of player characters fights against an enemy character. In this RPG, one stage is composed of a plurality of battle scenes, and one or a plurality of enemy characters appear in one battle scene. If you defeat all the enemy characters that appear in each battle scene, you will clear the battle scene and proceed to the next battle scene. Then, in the final battle scene, a boss character appears, and when the boss character is defeated, the stage is cleared. Further, this RPG is configured so that one player operates all of a plurality of player characters (inputs a command).

FIG. 3 illustrates the information managed in the player information table 411 in this specific example. As shown in the figure, the player information table 411 is associated with a "player ID" that identifies an individual player, "basic information" including a player's nickname, etc., "game progress status" including a stage clear status, etc. Manage information.

FIG. 4 illustrates the information managed in the possessed character information table 412 in this specific example. As shown in the figure, the possessed character information table 412 is associated with a combination of a "player ID" that identifies an individual player and a "character ID" that identifies an individual character possessed by the player, and "character name". , "Occupation", "Experience value" acquired by defeating enemy characters, "Level" that increases as the experience value increases, "HP (current value / maximum value)", set (equipment) "Weapon item ID" that identifies the weapon item, "Armor item ID" that identifies the set armor item, and two set ability items (first ability item and second ability item) "1st ability item ID" and "2nd ability item ID" to identify each, "special move information", "attack power", "defense power", which is information about the set special move, this character is in the party It manages information such as "party setting information" which is setting information when it is included. For example, values for warriors, wizards, etc. are set for occupations, and the values of other parameters such as HP, attack power, and defense power change according to the values of this occupation, and the items that can be set also change. To do. In addition, parameters such as HP, attack power, and defense power vary depending on, for example, a level or an item to be set.

In this specific example, the player can set an item selected from the possessed items for each player character via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30. The items held by the player are managed in the held item information table 413. The item ID of each item selected by the player is set in the weapon item ID, armor item ID, first ability item ID, and second ability item ID of the possessed character information table 412.

Further, in this specific example, the player can set the special move selected from the special moves that can be set for the player character to the player character via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30. The special moves that can be set for the player character are the special move associated with the player character and the special move associated with the item set for the player character. Some of the special moves associated with an item can only be set if the item is set for a particular player character. Information about the set special move is set in the special move information of the possessed character information table 412. As will be described in detail later, the special move is one of the actions executed by the player character, and one or more effects are produced in association with the execution. The effects generated by executing the special move are, for example, effects aimed at attacking the enemy character (effects that cause large damage, effects that extend the upper limit of damage, etc.), and effects aimed at supporting the player character. Includes effects (such as the effect of recovering HP). In this example, only one special move is set for one player character. However, in another specific example of the present embodiment, a plurality of special moves may be set for one player character.

In the party setting information, setting information when this character is included in the party is registered, for example, the order and arrangement in the party (for example, the avant-garde that emphasizes attack or the rearguard that emphasizes defense) and the like. Is registered, but if this character is not included in the party, the setting information is not registered. Therefore, it is also possible to identify whether or not this character is included in the party by the party setting information. The player can select a character that constitutes a party from among the possessed player characters via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30.

In this example, the player possesses a predetermined number of characters when playing this RPG for the first time, and then acquires and retains a new character as the game progresses. For example, a player may acquire a new character by clearing a stage, by purchasing with real or virtual money, or by lottery.

FIG. 5 illustrates the information managed in the possessed item information table 413 in this specific example. As shown in the figure, the possessed item information table 413 corresponds to a combination of a "player ID" that identifies an individual player and an "item ID" that identifies an individual item owned by this player, and types of items. It manages information such as "item type", "attribute", "ability type", "attack power", and "defense power". In this example, the item type is set to any value of a weapon item, an armor item, and an ability item.

The attribute is a parameter set when the item type is a weapon item or an armor item. In this example, values such as "flame attribute", "ice attribute", and "thunder attribute" are set as the attributes.

The ability type is a parameter set when the item type is an ability item. In this example, values such as "white magic", "black magic", "physical attack", and "ninja" are set for the ability type.

In this example, the player holds a predetermined number of items when playing this RPG for the first time, and then acquires and holds new items as the game progresses. For example, a player may acquire a new item by clearing a stage, by purchasing with real or virtual money, or by lottery.

FIG. 6 illustrates a battle screen 50 displayed on the player terminal 30 in this specific example. The battle screen 50 is a screen for performing a battle with an enemy character in each battle scene, and has a battle area 52 and a command area 54 as shown in the figure.

As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of player character PCs (five in the example of FIG. 6) included in the party are arranged on the right side in the battle area 52. On the lower side of each player character PC, there are an HP gauge HPG indicating the remaining amount of HP, a selection waiting time which is a waiting time until a command can be selected (input), and a corresponding action after the command is selected. A time gauge TG indicating the progress of each execution waiting time, which is the waiting time until execution, is arranged.

One or more (two in the example of FIG. 6) enemy character ECs are arranged on the left side of the battle area 52. An HP gauge HPG indicating the remaining amount of HP is arranged below each enemy character EC.

Further, in the lower right corner of the battle area 52, a special move gauge SG indicating the accumulated amount of special move points is arranged. Special move points are points required to activate a special move, and are accumulated when an enemy character attacks or attacks an enemy character, and are consumed when the special move is activated. ..

In the command area 54, as shown in FIG. 6, five command objects 541-545 for selecting a command for the player character are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. The command object 541 displayed as "fight" is an object for inputting a command instructing a normal physical attack using a weapon item set for the player character. The command object 542 displayed as "defense" is an object for inputting a command instructing defense.

The command objects 543 and 544 are objects for inputting commands for instructing the activation of the abilities corresponding to the first ability item and the second ability item set in the player character. In the example of FIG. 6, "black magic A" is set as the first ability item, and the command object 543 functions as an object for inputting a command instructing the activation of black magic A, and the second "Black magic B" is set as an ability item, and the command object 544 functions as an object for inputting a command instructing the activation of black magic B.

The command object 545 is an object for inputting a command instructing the activation of the special move set in the player character. In the example of FIG. 6, "Special Move A" is set as the Special Move, and the command object 545 functions as an object for inputting a command instructing the activation of the Special Move A. The command object 545 is selected when the number of special move points accumulated in the special move gauge SG is less than the number of points required to activate the corresponding special move (special move A in the example of FIG. 6). It is configured so that it can be selected when the number of points is greater than or equal to the required number.

As shown in FIG. 6, the remaining selectable number (inputable number) of the corresponding command is displayed on the upper side of each of the command objects 541-544. In this example, the command for instructing normal physical attack and defense corresponding to the command objects 541 and 542 is not limited in the number of selectable times (a symbol indicating infinity is displayed). On the other hand, the number of times the command that instructs the activation of the ability corresponding to the command objects 543 and 544 can be selected is limited.

In the command area 54, when the command object 541-545 corresponding to the player character in the command waiting state in which the command can be selected after the selection waiting time has elapsed is displayed and the player character in the command waiting state does not exist, Does not display the command object 541-545. Further, in the command area 54, when there are a plurality of player characters in the command waiting state, the command object 541-545 corresponding to the player character in the command waiting state is displayed. When there are a plurality of player characters waiting for a command, the player switches the player character (player character for inputting a command) for displaying the corresponding command object 541-545 in the command area 54 by a predetermined operation. You can also.

When the player selects any of the command objects 541-545 displayed in the command area 54, the corresponding player character executes an action according to the command corresponding to the selected command object after the execution waiting time has elapsed. To do. When the action to be performed is an attack on an enemy character (including a normal physical attack and an ability attack), the player moves the enemy character to be attacked through the battle area 52 before selecting the command object. Can be selected. If the enemy character to be attacked is not selected by the player, it is automatically identified according to a predetermined rule. An action by an enemy character (for example, an attack on a player character) is automatically executed at predetermined time intervals.

In this way, in each battle scene, a plurality of player characters constituting the party and one or a plurality of enemy characters each repeatedly execute actions. Then, when the party defeats all the enemy characters (HP is set to 0), the battle scene is cleared. On the other hand, if the HP of all the player characters included in the party becomes 0 before defeating all the enemy characters, the game ends.

Here, a chain mode (predetermined mode) that is started when the chain special move is activated will be described. As mentioned above, a Special Move is an action that produces one or more effects. The chain special move is a special move in which "start of chain mode" is set as one of the effects generated by the execution. In addition to "starting chain mode", other effects (for example, attacks on enemy characters) can be set for the chain special move. In the chain special move, an attribute (first predetermined parameter) and an ability type (second predetermined parameter) for specifying a command to be chained are set. The chain mode is a mode in which the attack power is strengthened based on the number of chains of attacks (cumulative number of executions) executed according to the command to be chained.

When the chain special move is activated according to the selection of the command (predetermined command) for instructing the activation of the chain special move, the chain mode is started. FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed by the system 10 during the chain mode. As shown in the figure, when the chain mode is started, the system 10 waits for command selection until the end condition of the chain mode is satisfied (steps S110-S120). In this example, the end condition of the chain mode is that the duration of the chain mode reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

FIG. 8 illustrates the battle screen 50 during the chain mode. As shown in the figure, the battle screen 50 during the period has a chain time gauge CTG indicating the remaining time of the chain mode arranged near the upper end of the battle area 52. In addition, the icon image 521 corresponding to the activated chain special move is displayed on the left side of the chain time gauge CTG, and the attribute set for the activated chain special move is displayed near the lower left of the chain time gauge CTG. An icon image 522 showing a value (“flame attribute” in the example of FIG. 8) and an icon image 523 showing a value of an ability type (“physical attack” in the example of FIG. 8) also set in the chain special move. Be placed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the command area 54, an icon image CO having the appearance of a chain is added to the command object corresponding to the command to be chained. Specifically, if the attribute value of the weapon item set for the corresponding player character is the same as the attribute value set for the chain special move, the icon image CO is added to the command object 541. Will be done. In addition, the first ability item and / or the second ability item set for the corresponding player character is an ability item for attacking an enemy character, and the value of the ability type is set as a chain special move. If the value is the same as the value of the ability type, the icon image CO is added to the command object 543 and / or 544. The player can easily recognize the command object corresponding to the command to be chained by the icon image CO.

Returning to the flow chart of FIG. 7, when a command is selected during the chain mode (YES in step S120), if the selected command is a command instructing an attack on the enemy character (YES in step S125). ), The attack power of the corresponding player character is strengthened based on the number of chains at that time against the enemy character to be attacked (step S130), and the attack based on the strengthened attack power is executed (step S140). .. The attack power is strengthened so that it increases as the number of chains increases. For example, the attack power after strengthening is calculated using the formula "standard attack power x (1+ (0.2 x number of chains))". If the selected command is not a command that instructs an attack on an enemy character (for example, a command that instructs defense or a command that instructs the activation of an ability that supports the player character) (step S125). NO), the corresponding action is executed as is. When an attack on an enemy character is executed, damage calculated based on the values of parameters such as the attack power of the player character and the defense power of the enemy character is given to the enemy character. Here, a special defense power for the chain mode may be set for each enemy character (for example, the larger the defense power, the more the degree of enhancement of the attack power based on the number of chains is suppressed).

Then, it is determined whether or not the selected command is a command to be chained (step S150). Specifically, if the selected command is a command that indicates a normal physical attack, and the attribute value of the corresponding weapon item is the same as the attribute value set for the chain special move, or selected. If the command given is a command that instructs the activation of an ability that attacks an enemy character, and the value of the ability type of the corresponding ability item is the same as the value of the ability type set in the chain special move, the chain Judged as the target command.

If the selected command is a command to be chained (YES in step S150), the number of attacks executed against the enemy character according to the command is added to the number of chains against the enemy character (step S160). ), After that, the process returns to waiting for command selection (steps S110 and S120). For example, when the ability to execute a plurality of physical attacks is activated, the number of times corresponding to the multiple times is added to the number of chains.

FIG. 9 illustrates a battle screen 50 when an attack on an enemy character is executed according to a command to be chained. As shown in the figure, when an attack is executed according to a command to be chained, a chain count display object 524 that animates how the chain count is added is displayed. The damage given to the enemy character is displayed below the chain count display object 524. Here, in addition to the number of chains, the degree of enhancement of the attack power based on the number of chains (for example, the magnification of damage increase) may be displayed. In this way, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the effect of strengthening the attack power in the chain mode.

Then, when the duration of the chain mode reaches a predetermined time and the end condition is satisfied, the chain mode is terminated. In this way, during the chain mode, the number of chains is repeatedly added for each enemy character (when there are multiple enemy characters, the number of chains is added to each enemy character at the same time), and the number of chains is added. The greater the number, the greater the attack power, and as a result, the effect of the attack on the enemy character also increases. When the number of chains reaches a predetermined number, in addition to strengthening the attack power, a special effect may be activated (for example, a special ability may be activated).

In this example, if the same chain special move is activated again by any player character during the chain mode, the duration is cleared while maintaining the number of chains at that time. That is, re-execution of the same chain special move results in an extension of the duration of the chain mode.

Further, in this example, if a different chain special move is activated by any player character during the chain mode, the current chain mode is terminated and a new chain mode is started. In this case, the number of chains is reset, and the command to be chained is specified based on the attribute and ability type values set in the newly activated chain special move.

The RPG of the above-mentioned example is configured as a game in which one player operates a plurality of player characters, but in another specific example of the present embodiment, a plurality of players operate a plurality of player characters, respectively. Can be configured as a game. In the game, for example, a party is composed of eight player characters, and each of the four players is configured to operate two player characters. In this way, when playing a game with a plurality of players, even if the player does not have the character / item corresponding to the chain special move, the number of chains by selecting the command to be chained during the chain mode period. Since you can participate in the addition of, you can demonstrate your own existence value by coordinating with your own will. Also, since the number of chains is not reset even if an attack that follows a command that is not the target of the chain is executed, even a player who cannot select the command to be chained (has / does not have the corresponding item) is in the chain mode. Can participate in attacks in. Also, if the number of chains is reset when an attack that follows a command that is not the target of the chain is executed, the player who reset the number of chains (for example, the player who mistakenly selected the command that is not the target of the chain) has a negative feeling and is entertained. However, in the above-mentioned example, since the number of chains is not reset, such a decrease in interest does not occur. As described above, the chain mode in the above example can be said to be a mode in which players of various levels can enjoy together.

When the game of the present embodiment is played by a plurality of players, communication using the stamp image may be performed between the plurality of players. For example, a plurality of stamp images that can be input on the battle screen 50 may be displayed, and the stamp images selected by each player may be displayed for a certain period of time in a predetermined area of the battle screen 50.

In the above example, during the chain mode, the number of attacks is added to the number of chains only when the attack follows the command of the chain target, but the enhancement of the attack power based on the number of chains is the target of the chain. It applies to all attacks, whether or not they follow commands. However, in another embodiment of the present embodiment, the enhancement of the attack power based on the number of chains may also be limited to the attack according to the command of the chain target.

In the above example, the number of chains is not reset even if an attack following a command that is not the target of the chain is executed during the chain mode. However, in another embodiment of the present embodiment, the number of chains may be reset when an attack following a command that is not a chain target is executed.

In the above example, the number of chains is managed for each enemy character, but in another specific example of the present embodiment, the chain (common among a plurality of enemy characters) regardless of the enemy character to be attacked. The number of times is managed. The number of such chains can also be said to be the number of chains for each party.

The game provided by the game providing system 10 according to the present embodiment described above is a predetermined mode (for example, a chain mode) that is started in response to a selection of a predetermined command (for example, a command for instructing the activation of a chain special move). ), An action (eg, a command whose associated attribute or ability type value is the same as the chain special move) executed according to the target command specified based on the predetermined command (for example,). The greater the cumulative number of executions of an attack on an enemy character), the greater the effect of the action executed according to the target command, so that a special effect is produced simply by executing consecutive actions. Compared to the case, strategic nature regarding command selection is required. That is, the embodiment of the present invention provides a game that requires strategicity while improving the sense of presence. In addition, the target command is specified based on a predetermined command selected by the player (for example, the command to be chained is determined based on the value of the attribute and ability type associated with the chain special move selected by the player). Therefore, it is possible to give the player the feeling of leading a predetermined mode as compared with the case where a special effect is produced simply by executing a continuous action, and as a result, the interest can be improved.

The processes and procedures described herein are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those expressly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are realized by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in the present specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures and executed by various computers.

Even if it is explained that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such processes or procedures are performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple devices. Can be executed by a component of, and / or multiple modules. The software and hardware components described herein can also be realized by integrating them into fewer components or by breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, when the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or even when they are described without limitation to either singular or plural, they should be understood separately in the context. Except for, the component may be singular or plural.

10 Game providing system 20 Network 30 Player terminal 41 Information storage management unit 411 Player information table 412 Owned character information table 413 Owned item information table 43 Basic function control unit 45 Game progress control unit 50 Battle screen

Claims (12)

A system that includes one or more computer processors and provides a game that progresses according to the execution of an action by a player character.
The one or more computer processors depend on the execution of readable instructions.
A process of setting an item selected by the player from the items owned by the player to the player character, and
According to the selected command by the player from among a plurality of commands for the player character, a process of performing an action of the player character,
A process of starting a predetermined mode according to a selection by the player of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands is executed.
At least a part of the plurality of commands has the value of a predetermined parameter of the item set for the player character.
The process of executing the action is one or a plurality of target commands included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode, and is a value of the predetermined parameter specified based on the predetermined command. The cumulative number of times the action by the player character executed according to the target command having the above is recorded during the period of the predetermined mode, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the at least the action executed according to the target command. Including increasing the effect of actions by the player character,
system. Said predetermined command is associated the predetermined parameter,
Command of the subject value before Symbol predetermined parameter is the predetermined same commands and command,
The system of claim 1. The process of executing the action includes accepting a command selection by the player from the plurality of commands via a predetermined screen.
A plurality of command objects corresponding to the plurality of commands are arranged on the predetermined screen, and a predetermined image is displayed on the command object corresponding to the target command during the period of the predetermined mode. It is configured to be added,
The system of claim 1 or 2. The process of executing the action includes accepting a command selection by the player from the plurality of commands via a predetermined screen.
The predetermined screen is configured such that an image corresponding to the value of the predetermined parameter specified based on the predetermined command is arranged during the period of the predetermined mode.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The process of executing the action includes activating another effect in addition to increasing the effect of the action by the player character when the cumulative number of executions reaches a predetermined number.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Before Symbol game is a game in which the player character to fight an enemy character,
In the process of executing the action, the greater the cumulative number of executions during the period of the predetermined mode, the greater the effect of the attack on the enemy character by the player character executed at least according to the target command. Including,
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The process of executing the action executes an attack by the player character against an enemy character selected by the player from among a plurality of enemy characters, and during the period of the predetermined mode, the cumulative number of executions is determined. It is recorded for each enemy character, and the larger the cumulative number of executions for the specific enemy character, the greater the effect of the attack on the specific enemy character .
The system of claim 6 . The process of starting the predetermined mode is the process of starting the first predetermined command according to the selection of the second predetermined command during the period of the first predetermined mode started in response to the selection of the first predetermined command. Including ending a predetermined mode and starting a second predetermined mode ,
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . At least some of the plurality of commands are configured to perform multiple actions in response to a single selection .
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The game is configured to proceed in response to the execution of actions by each of the plurality of player characters .
The plurality of player characters are configured to be operated by the plurality of players.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. A method for providing a game that is executed by one or more computers and progresses according to the execution of an action by a player character.
A step of setting an item selected by the player from the items owned by the player as the player character, and
A step of executing an action by the player character according to a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands for the player character.
A step of starting a predetermined mode according to a selection by the player of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands is provided.
At least a part of the plurality of commands has the value of a predetermined parameter of the item set for the player character.
The step of executing the action is one or a plurality of target commands included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode, and the value of the predetermined parameter specified based on the predetermined command. The cumulative number of times the action by the player character executed according to the target command having the above is recorded during the period of the predetermined mode, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the at least the action executed according to the target command. Including increasing the effect of actions by the player character,
Method. A program for providing a game that progresses according to the execution of an action by a player character.
To the one or more computers, depending on what is being done on the one or more computers.
A process of setting an item selected by the player from the items owned by the player to the player character, and
A process of executing an action by the player character according to a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands for the player character.
A process of starting a predetermined mode according to a selection by the player of a predetermined command included in the plurality of commands is executed.
At least a part of the plurality of commands has the value of a predetermined parameter of the item set for the player character.
The process of executing the action is one or a plurality of target commands included in the plurality of commands during the period of the predetermined mode, and is a value of the predetermined parameter specified based on the predetermined command. The cumulative number of times the action by the player character executed according to the target command having the above is recorded during the period of the predetermined mode, and the larger the cumulative number of executions, the at least the action executed according to the target command. Including increasing the effect of actions by the player character,
program.

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