JP6792604B2 - Game processing system, game processing method, and game processing program - Google Patents

Description

The disclosure herein relates to a game processing system, a game processing method, and a game processing program that processes a game that provides interaction with a virtual character.

Simulation games are known that provide interaction with virtual characters. Such a simulation game is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-184842 (Patent Document 1).

In such a simulation game, the reaction of the virtual character to the operation input from the player is predetermined. For example, in Patent Document 1, candidates for answers to questions asked by virtual characters are presented to the player as options, and the player selects one of the options. Since the next question of the virtual character is defined for each of these options, the virtual character can ask the next question according to the player's selection.

In a game that provides interaction with such a virtual character, a head-mounted display (hereinafter, may be referred to as “HMD”) may be used in order to enhance the immersive feeling in the game. For example, there is known a VR game in which a virtual space is displayed on an HMD and the virtual character appearing in the virtual space can interact with the HMD. As a VR game of this type, "Summer Lesson" by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. is known (see Non-Patent Document 1).

In the above-mentioned "summer lesson", a function of identifying an interaction with a virtual character according to the detection information detected by the tracking sensor of the HMD and allowing the player to experience the identified interaction is realized. For example, when the player wearing the HMD nods in response to the movement of the image of the virtual character displayed on the HMD, the movement of the player's head corresponding to this nod is detected. Then, based on the detected movement of the head, an image of a virtual character that performs an action corresponding to the player nodding is displayed on the HMD.

In this way, in the conventional VR game that interacts with the virtual character using the HMD, the image of the virtual space is displayed so as to follow the movement of the player's head, and the virtual according to the movement of the head. Since the interaction with the character is experienced, the player can get a high immersive feeling.

JP-A-2017-184842

"Summer lesson" [online], searched on December 12, 2017, Internet (URL: HYPERLINK "http://summer-lesson.bn-ent.net/" http://summer-lesson.bn-ent. net /)

When interacting with a virtual character using the HMD, the actions of the player on the virtual character can be diverse. When the actions of the player with respect to the virtual character are diversified, there arises a problem that the amount of information data for specifying the action (reaction) of the virtual character with respect to the player's action increases.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art described above.

A game processing system according to one aspect includes a storage for storing scene data related to each of a plurality of game scenes constituting a game scenario, and one or a plurality of computer processors, and performs game processing for processing the game. It is a system. In the game processing system, the plurality of game scenes include a first scene including a plurality of first action data for specifying an action of a virtual character, and a plurality of second actions for specifying an action of the virtual character. Includes a second scene containing data. The one or more computer processors execute a computer-readable instruction to advance the game based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and the plurality of computer processors. The virtual character is made to execute the first action based on each of the one action data, and when the scene interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the first scene, the execution of the first scene is interrupted and the second scene is executed. Start the scene.

In one aspect, the game is a first mode in which the game progresses in response to an input from an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and the game in response to the detection information of the head-mounted display. The first action is executed in the second mode. In one aspect, the one or more computer processors interrupt the second mode and perform a transition process for shifting to the first mode when the scene interruption condition is satisfied.

In one aspect, the one or more computer processors display a scene transition screen displayed on the display when transitioning from the first scene to the second scene, even when the scene interruption condition is satisfied. To display.

In one aspect, the first action includes a main action composed of a series of actions of the virtual character, an interrupt action executed by interrupting the main action, and a return performed after the execution of the interrupt action. Have an action.

In one aspect, the one or more computer processors determine whether or not the scene interruption condition is satisfied in response to a specific action taken by the player during the execution of the first action, and the scene. When it is determined that the interruption condition is not satisfied, the interrupt action is executed.

In one aspect, the scene interruption condition includes that the gaze position identified from the detection information is on a prohibited area set in the virtual space.

In one aspect, the scene interruption condition includes that the player repeats the same action a predetermined number of times or more.

In one aspect, the scene interruption condition includes that the player has performed an action on a predetermined portion of the virtual character a predetermined number of times or more.

In one aspect, the scene interruption condition includes that the player has performed an action corresponding to a prohibited action.

In one aspect, the storage stores a parameter, the one or more computer processors updates the parameter in response to an action of the player, and the scene interruption condition includes a condition relating to the parameter.

In one aspect, when the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the first action, the execution of the first action is interrupted.

One aspect relates to a game processing method in which one or more computer processors process a game by executing computer-readable instructions. The game processing method includes a step of advancing the game based on detection information detected by a head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and a case where a scene interruption condition is satisfied during execution of the first scene. A step of interrupting the execution of the first scene and starting the second scene.

One aspect relates to a game processing program for processing a game by being executed by one or more computer processors. The game processing program is in the process of advancing the game on the one or more computer processors based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and during the execution of the first scene. When the scene interruption condition is satisfied, the process of interrupting the execution of the first scene and starting the second scene is executed.

According to the embodiment, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of information data for identifying the action (reaction) of the virtual character.

It is a block diagram which shows the game processing system by one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the head-mounted display which can be used in the game processing system of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the head-mounted display attached to the player of a game. It is a figure which shows the scenario data schematically. It is a figure explaining the mode transition of the game processed by the game processing system by one Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of processing in a chat mode in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 7a shows the message options selected by the player. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 7b shows a message selected by the player. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 7c shows a message prompting the transition to the VR mode, a message for selecting a setting in the VR mode, and a message for selecting an item to be used in the VR mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The transition start object is shown on the screen of FIG. 7d. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of mode transition processing in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the mode transition process in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 9a shows guidance prompting the display to be attached to the wearer. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the transition process in one Embodiment. The transition object is shown on the screen of FIG. 9b. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the process in the VR mode in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the VR mode in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the flow of the action of a virtual character in the scene executed in the VR mode. It is a block diagram which shows the game processing system by another embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically a plurality of scenes constituting the game by another embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. The same or similar components are designated by the same reference numerals in a plurality of drawings.

A game processing system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a game processing system 1 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted display 10 (hereinafter referred to as “HMD10”) used in the game processing system 1. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the HMD 10 mounted on the player 5.

The game processing system 1 according to one embodiment realizes various games by executing the game processing program according to one embodiment. The player can play various games using the game medium by using the game system 1. The game medium is electronic data used in the game, which may be acquired, owned, used, managed, exchanged, synthesized, enhanced, sold, discarded, or gifted by the user, or used in a manner other than the above. Game media include, for example, cards, items, virtual currencies, tickets, characters, avatars, level information, status information, parameter information (physical strength, attack power, etc.), ability information, skills, abilities, spells, jobs, and others. Includes various electronic data available in the game. The game medium and its usage mode that can be used in the game processing system 1 are not limited to those specified in this specification. The game processing system 1 can realize, for example, a game in which a virtual character and a player interact with each other in a virtual space. The game realized by the game processing system 1 has a first mode and a second mode. An example of the first mode is a chat mode, and an example of the second mode is a VR mode. The first mode and the second mode will be described later.

The game processing system 1 includes an HMD 10 and a server 50. The HMD 10 and the server 50 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the network 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, the HMD 10 includes a fitting 11 attached to a human head and an information processing device 20 attached to the fitting 11.

The fitting 11 has a goggle-shaped housing 11a having an opening 11d formed therein, a first belt 11b and a second belt 11c attached to the housing 11a, and a lid 11e. The lid 11e is attached to the housing 11a so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11d is formed in front of the housing 11a. In FIG. 2, the lid 11e is open. When using the HME 10, the lid 11e is closed to close the opening 11d.

The information processing device 20 is detachably provided inside the lid 11e of the HMD 10. The information processing device 20 includes a display 24. The information processing device 20 is attached to the lid 11e so that the display 24 faces the inside of the housing 11a when the lid 11e is closed. The information processing device 20 is attached to the fitting 11 when the HMD 10 is used. The information processing device 20 is removed from the fitting 11 when the HMD 10 is not in use.

In the illustrated embodiment, the information processing device 20 is a smartphone. In addition to smartphones, the information processing device 20 may be a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, an electronic book reader, a wearable computer, a game console, and various other information processing devices. The information processing device 20 removed from the HMD 10 is operated by the player 5 in the first mode, as will be described later. The information processing device 20 removed from the HMD 10 is used not only for games but also for telephone calls and Internet access according to its original purpose.

The information processing device 20 includes a display 24 as described above. In the illustrated embodiment, when the information processing device 20 is attached to the fitting 11, the display 24 functions as a device for displaying an image in the HMD 10. Therefore, when the game is played using the HMD 10, the virtual space of the game, the virtual characters, and images related to the game other than these are displayed on the display 24.

The shape of the fitting 11 is not limited to the illustrated goggle type. The wearer 11 may include a structure of any shape that follows the movement of the worn player's head and allows the display 24 to be placed in front of the wearer's eyes when worn. The fitting 11 may have, for example, a shape imitating eyeglasses, a shape imitating a hat, or a shape imitating a helmet. In order to improve the immersive feeling of the player, the HMD 10 may be configured such that the display 24 covers both eyes of the player when the wearer 11 is attached to the head of the player.

At the time of use, the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5 via the fitting 11 as shown in FIG. The information processing device 20 is attached to the attachment 11 attached to the head of the player 5.

The information processing apparatus 20 will be further described with reference to FIG. 1 again. As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the information processing device 20 includes a computer processor 21, a memory 22, a communication I / F 23, a display 24, a sensor unit 25, a sound collecting device 26, and a storage 27.

The computer processor 21 is an arithmetic unit that loads various programs that realize an operating system and game logic from the storage 27 or other storage into the memory 22 and executes instructions included in the loaded programs. The computer processor 21 is, for example, a CPU, an MPU, a DSP, a GPU, various arithmetic units other than these, or a combination thereof. The processor 21 may be realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC, PLD, FPGA, MCU or the like. Although the computer processor 21 is shown as a single component in FIG. 1, the computer processor 21 may be a set of a plurality of physically separate computer processors. In the present specification, the program described as being executed by the computer processor 21 or the instructions contained in the program may be executed by a single computer processor or may be executed by a plurality of computer processors in a distributed manner. May be good. Further, the program executed by the computer processor 21 or the instructions included in the program may be executed by a plurality of virtual computer processors.

The memory 22 is used to store instructions executed by the computer processor 21 and various other data. At least a part of the game processing program according to the embodiment is loaded into the memory 22 at any time as the game progresses. The memory 22 is, for example, a main storage device (main memory) that the computer processor 21 can access at high speed. The memory 22 is composed of, for example, a RAM such as a DRAM or an SRAM.

The communication I / F23 is implemented as hardware, firmware, communication software such as a TCP / IP driver or PPP driver, or a combination thereof. The information processing device 20 can send and receive data to and from other devices via the communication I / F 23.

The display 24 has a display panel 24a and a touch panel 24b. For example, the touch panel 24b is laminated on the upper surface or the lower surface of the display panel 24a. The display panel 24a is a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, an inorganic EL panel, or any other display panel capable of displaying an image other than these. The touch panel 24b is configured to be able to detect a player's touch operation (contact operation). The touch panel 24b can detect various touch operations such as tapping, double tapping, and dragging of the player. The touch panel 24b may include a capacitance type proximity sensor and may be configured to be capable of detecting a player's non-contact operation.

The sensor unit 25 includes one or more sensors. The sensor unit 25 includes, for example, at least one of a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. The sensor unit 25 may include an eye tracking sensor that directly detects the movement of the player's eyeball. The eye tracking sensor is, for example, a line-of-sight detection sensor that injects near-infrared light into the iris and detects the reflected light. As will be described later, the position and orientation of the head of the player 5 wearing the HMD 10 are specified based on the detection information detected by the sensor unit 25. At least a part of the various sensors constituting the sensor unit 25 may be provided on a member other than the attachment 11 and / or the information processing device 20 other than the attachment 11.

The sound collecting device 26 is configured to be able to collect sound. The sound collector 26 is, for example, a microphone. The voice of the player 5 is detected based on the voice information collected by the sound collecting device 26.

The storage 27 is an external storage device accessed by the computer processor 21. The storage 27 is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or various storage devices other than those capable of storing data. Various programs such as a game processing program are stored in the storage 27. In addition, various data used in the game are also stored in the storage 27. At least a part of the program and various data that can be stored in the storage 27 may be stored in a storage that is physically separate from the information processing device 20.

In the illustrated embodiment, the storage 27 includes image data 28a, chat data 28b, scenario data 28c, parameter data 28d, interruption condition data 28e, game progress data 28f, and various other games necessary for the progress of the game. Data is stored.

The image data 28a includes data for drawing the background of the virtual space in which the game is performed, data for drawing the virtual character, and data for drawing an object other than the virtual character used in the game. The image data 28a may include position information of an object in the virtual space.

The chat data 28b includes data for drawing the icon of the virtual character, data for drawing the icon of the player 5, data for identifying a plurality of messages of the virtual character, and each of the plurality of messages of the virtual character. Includes data indicating options for response messages to, and data used in other chat modes. A plurality of messages of a virtual character may have a node corresponding to each message and may be defined by a tree structure in which the nodes are connected by an arc. In this tree structure, for example, a plurality of arcs extend from the start message which is the highest root node, and each arc is connected to a lower node. An arc extends from this lower node, and the arc is connected to a lower node. Each of the subordinate nodes corresponds to a candidate message for the virtual character that can be displayed after the start message. Further, the chat data 28b may include a mode transition condition which is a condition for starting the transition from the chat mode to the VR mode. The mode transition conditions include, for example, the elapsed time from the start of the game in chat mode for a predetermined time or more, the chat progressing to the terminal node in the tree-structured message, and other conditions. Is done. The chat data 28b may include data indicating a message displayed in the chat mode resumed after the selection of the migration object is not completed.

The scenario data 28c includes data that defines a scenario experienced by the player 5 in a second mode of the game (eg, VR mode). When there are a plurality of scenarios experienced by the player 5 in the game, the scenario data 28c may define scenario data for each of the plurality of scenarios.

The scenario data used in the game processing system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 schematically shows scenario data 28c used in the game processing system 1. The scenario data 28c is a data set for defining a scenario executed in the VR mode. In the illustrated embodiment, the scenario data 28c has first scenario data 28c1 to fifth scenario data 28c5 corresponding to the first scenario to the fifth scenario, respectively. The number of scenarios in VR mode may be 6 or more and 4 or less. Hereinafter, the data structure of the first scenario data 28c1 corresponding to the first scenario will be described. The following description of the first scenario data 28c1 also applies to the second scenario data 28c2 to the fifth scenario data 28c5.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first scenario data 28c1 includes start scene data A1, basic scene data B1 to B3, additional scene data C1 to C3, and end scene data D1 to D2. In one embodiment, each of the data included in the start scene data A1, the basic scene data B1 to B3, the additional scene data C1 to C3, and the end scene data D1 to D2 is data relating to the action of the virtual character in each scene. It may include data on moving images used in the scene, data on actions that the player can take on virtual characters in each scene, and data necessary to execute each other scene.

In the illustrated embodiment, the start scene data A1 includes data on the action of the virtual character in the start scene executed after the start of the first scenario, data on the moving image used in the start scene, and the player with respect to the virtual character in the start scene. It may include data about actions that can be taken, as well as data necessary to perform other start scenes.

The basic scene data B1 to B3 are data related to the action of the virtual character in the basic scene performed after the start scene, data related to the moving image used in the start scene, and data related to the action that the player can take with respect to the virtual character in the start scene. , And other data necessary to execute the start scene. Each of the basic scene data B1 to B3 may include information indicating an additional scene transition condition for determining whether or not the transition to the additional scene is possible. Additional scene transition conditions can be set for each basic scene. The additional scene transition conditions are, for example, to gaze at a predetermined object for a predetermined time or longer, not to gaze at a predetermined direction, and to take a predetermined action. In addition to these, additional scene transition conditions can be appropriately determined according to the story of the scenario, the types of objects appearing in the virtual space, and other factors.

The additional scene data C1 to C3 include data on the action of the virtual character in the additional scene, data on the moving image used in the start scene, data on the action that the player can take on the virtual character in the start scene, and other starts. It may contain the data needed to run the scene. The additional scene is determined whether or not the additional scene transition condition is satisfied during or after the execution of the basic scene, and is executed according to the determination result.

The end scene data D1 to D2 may include data necessary for executing the end scene executed before the end of the second mode. The end scene data D1 to D2 are data on the action of the virtual character in the end scene, data on the moving image used in the start scene, data on the action that the player can take on the virtual character in the start scene, and other start. It may contain the data needed to run the scene.

The parameter data 28d includes game parameters related to the game realized in the game processing system 1. This game parameter may be a parameter related to the player character. The parameters related to the player character may include a parameter representing the favorability of the virtual character, which is a non-player character, with respect to the user character. Game parameters are updated from time to time as the game progresses. The parameters related to the player character are not limited to the parameters representing the favorability of the virtual character to the user character. Parameters related to the player character are appropriately determined according to the type, nature, world view, or other factors of the game.

The interruption condition data 28e is data that defines an interruption condition that is a condition for interrupting a game executed in the VR mode or an action executed in the game. The interruption conditions are, for example, that the prohibited area set in the virtual space is watched, the player 5 repeats the same action for the virtual character more than a predetermined number of times, and the player 5 takes an action for a predetermined part of the virtual character. Is performed more than a predetermined number of times, the player has performed a prohibited action, the predetermined parameter included in the parameter data 28d is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, or is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value, and VR modes other than these are performed. Includes conditions set to interrupt the execution of the game in. The interruption condition data 28e may include data relating to the coordinates indicating the prohibited area and data for identifying the prohibited action. Points may be accumulated each time the player 5 performs the same action, and the interruption condition may be that the accumulated points become a predetermined point or more. Further, a predetermined initial point is assigned to the player 5, and each time the player 5 performs the same action, the predetermined point is subtracted from the initial point to calculate the holding point of the player 5, and the holding point is equal to or less than the predetermined value. May be a suspension condition. Accumulated points and retained points may be reset in the middle of the game.

The game progress data 28f includes data used for managing the progress of the game. The game progress data 28f may be updated according to the progress of the game. The game progress data 28f includes, for example, data regarding points acquired by the player in the game, data indicating actions performed by the player 5 on the virtual character, and various data other than these that can change according to the progress of the game. Can be included. The data indicating the action performed by the player 5 on the virtual character includes data indicating a part (for example, a head, a shoulder, an arm, or a part other than these) of the virtual character in which the action is performed. May be good.

The components and functions of the information processing apparatus 20 shown in FIG. 1 are examples. The information processing apparatus 20 applicable to the present invention may include various components (not shown). For example, the information processing device 20 may include a speaker that outputs game sound effects and virtual character sounds.

Subsequently, the function of the HMD 10 will be described. In the illustrated embodiment, various functions of the HMD 10 are realized by executing a computer-readable instruction in the computer processor 21 of the information processing device 20. The instructions executed in the computer processor 21 include the instructions included in the game processing program according to the embodiment.

By executing the game processing program according to one embodiment by the computer processor 21, a game having a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode is realized in the game processing system 1. The game realized in the game processing system 1 may have modes other than the first mode and the second mode.

In the first mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1, when the HMD 10 is not attached to the player 5, that is, when the information processing device 20 is removed from the attachment 11, the information processing device 20 Processing related to the game is performed according to the detected first detection information. In the first detection information, information on the touch operation of the player 5 detected by the touch panel 24b of the information processing device 20, information on the player's voice detected by the sound collecting device 26, and HMD 10 are attached to the player 5. If not, it may include detection information other than the above that can be detected by the information processing apparatus 20. In the first mode, the player 5 can perform operations related to the game by using the information processing device 20 removed from the attachment 11. In the first mode, since it is assumed that the game progresses when the HMD 10 is not attached to the player 5, an image other than the stereoscopic image may be displayed on the display 24.

In the second mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1, the game progresses using the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head of the player 5. This second detection information is, for example, detection information detected by the sensor unit 25. Based on this second detection information, head tracking information for specifying the direction of the head of the player 5 is calculated. The head tracking information may be information indicating the position of the player 5 in addition to the orientation of the head. The process for the progress of the game in the second mode is executed, for example, based on the head tracking information calculated based on the second detection information. The process for the progress of the game in the second mode may be executed by using information other than the head tracking information in addition to the head tracking information. The player 5 attaches the information processing device 20 to the attachment 11 and attaches the attachment 11 to which the information processing device 20 is attached to the head in preparation for playing the game in the second mode. As described above, in the second mode, it is assumed that the game progresses when the HMD 10 is attached to the player 5. Therefore, in one embodiment, in the second mode, the player 5 stereoscopically views the game. The stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24. The stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24 by, for example, a parallax barrier method. In the parallax barrier method, the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye are displayed on the display 24. As described above, the stereoscopic image is a set of images including the left eye image and the right eye image configured to be stereoscopically viewed by utilizing the parallax of the left and right eyes when displayed on the display.

The first mode is, for example, a chat mode. The chat mode is an example of the first mode. In the chat mode, a function is realized in which the player chats with a virtual character via a text message. In the first mode, the player can experience the interaction with the virtual character by chatting with the virtual character. The specific contents of the processing in the chat mode will be described later. Interaction, in a broad sense, means that the virtual character reacts to the action performed by the player. The interaction with the virtual character includes an interaction performed as communication such as a conversation with the virtual character. In the present specification, an interaction performed as communication with a virtual character may be referred to as a communicative interaction. Interactions with virtual characters may include, in addition to communicative interactions, battles with virtual characters, cooperative play in which games are played in cooperation with virtual characters, and interactions with other virtual characters. In the present specification, an interaction performed as a battle with a virtual character may be referred to as a battle interaction. In the present specification, an interaction performed as a cooperative play with a virtual character may be referred to as a cooperative interaction.

The second mode is, for example, a VR mode. In the VR mode, a function for performing various interactions with a virtual character, which is a non-player character appearing in the virtual space displayed on the display of the information processing device 20, is realized. The specific contents of the processing in the VR mode will be described later. The VR mode is an example of the second mode, and the second mode may include any game mode in which processing for game progress is performed using the head tracking information.

In one embodiment, the game having the first mode and the second mode realized by the game processing system 1 may be a game in which an interaction other than the virtual character and the communicative interaction is performed. In the game realized by the game processing system 1, communicative interaction does not have to be performed. In the game of one embodiment, the first mode is played in a two-dimensional space, and the second mode is played in a three-dimensional space. In the game of one embodiment, the game is played in a three-dimensional space in the first mode, and is displayed in a display mode different from the three-dimensional space of the first mode in the second mode (or with the three-dimensional space of the first mode). Is played in a three-dimensional space (consisting of different aspects). In one embodiment, the game realized by the game processing system 1 may use a common game medium in the first mode and the second mode. The parameters associated with this game medium may be inherited between the first mode and the second mode. For example, if the parameters of a specific game medium are changed during play in the first mode and then shift to the second mode, the specific game medium in which the changed parameters are set is set in the second mode. Used. In one embodiment, the parameters of a particular game medium may be changed at least during the transition from the first mode to the second mode and from the second mode to the first mode. The change of the parameter of the game medium may be a change that is advantageous to the progress of the game for the player 5, or may be a change that is disadvantageous to the player 5. In one embodiment, the play result in the first mode may be reflected in the game in the second mode, or the play result in the second mode may be reflected in the game in the first mode. For example, the experience value of the player 5 acquired in the first mode may be inherited in the second mode.

As described above, the first mode and the second mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1 are modes that are distinguished from each other. That is, the first mode is a mode different from the second mode. In one embodiment, when the game realized in the game processing system 1 is played in the first mode, the HMD 10 is not mounted on the head of the player 5, whereas the game is played in the second mode. If so, the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5. In this case, in the first mode, the game is processed according to the first detection information detected by the information processing device 20 that is not attached to the head of the player 5, and in the second mode, the player 5 The game processing is performed according to the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head.

In one embodiment, in the second mode, the stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24, whereas in the first mode, an image other than the stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24 as described above. In the second mode, at least the image of the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image among the images for the game, and in the first mode, the image of the virtual character is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image.

In one embodiment, in the first mode, the process of advancing the game is performed without using the head tracking information calculated based on the second detection information, whereas in the second mode, the head tracking information is used. The process of advancing the game is performed based on this.

In one embodiment, in the first mode, the process of advancing the game is performed according to the touch operation detected by the touch panel 24b, whereas in the second mode, the process is performed according to the touch operation of the touch panel 24b. Not done.

In one embodiment, when the interaction with the virtual character is provided in the game realized in the game processing system 1, in the first mode, it is detected by the information processing device 20 not attached to the head of the player 5. Interaction with the virtual character according to the first detection information is provided, and in the second mode, the interaction with the virtual character corresponding to the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head of the player 5 is provided. Interaction is provided.

After starting the game, it is possible to transition between the first mode and the second mode, which are distinguished as described above. The outline of the mode transition of the game processed by the game processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, when the game is started in step S1, the chat mode S2, which is the first mode, is started in step S2. In this chat mode, when the transition process for shifting to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started, the process proceeds to step S3, and the transition process to the second mode is performed. When the transition process is completed, the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started in step S4. When the VR mode is terminated or interrupted, the process of returning to the chat mode is performed.

Next, the functions realized by the computer processor 21 will be described more specifically. The computer processor 21 functions as a chat mode execution unit 21a, a transition processing unit 21b, a VR mode execution unit 21c, and a parameter management unit 21d by executing a computer-readable instruction included in the game processing program. At least a part of the functions realized by the computer processor 21 may be realized by a computer processor other than the computer processor 21 of the game system 1. At least a part of the functions realized by the computer processor 21 may be realized by, for example, the computer processor mounted on the server 50.

The chat mode execution unit 21a performs processing for providing a game in the chat mode, which is the first mode, by executing the game processing program according to the embodiment. The chat mode execution unit 21a realizes a function for chatting between the player 5 and (or the character of the player 5) a virtual character which is a non-player character. After logging in to the chat mode, the chat mode execution unit 21a displays a message from the virtual character and a message input or selected by the player 5 on the display 24, and causes the virtual character and the player 5 to chat with each other. be able to. Following the message of the virtual character, the chat mode execution unit 21a may display a plurality of options regarding the response of the player 5 to the message on the display 24. One option is selected from the plurality of options according to the operation of the player 5, and a message corresponding to the selected option is displayed as a message of the player 5 on the display 24. The player 5 can select a desired option from the displayed options by touching the touch panel 24b. The message of the virtual character and the player's choice for the message can be specified by referring to the chat data 28b according to the game processing program. The message of the virtual character may be displayed together with the image of the virtual character, and the message of the player 5 may be displayed together with the image of the player 5. The virtual character message includes a message prompting the player to shift to the VR mode, which is the second mode, a message for causing the player 5 to select a setting in the VR mode, and a message associated with the VR mode other than these. You may be.

In the chat mode, a transition start object for starting the transition to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is displayed according to the progress of the chat. The transition start object is displayed when the mode transition condition is satisfied according to the game processing program. The chat mode execution unit 21a can detect that the transition start object is selected based on the detection signal from the touch panel 24b or other user interfaces. When it is detected that the migration start object is selected, the transition process to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started.

The transition processing unit 21b performs a transition process for shifting from the first mode to the second mode. This transition process includes displaying a guidance on the display 24 prompting the information processing device 20 to be attached to the wearing tool 11, and displaying a transition object that can be selected by the player's gaze on the display 24. It may be. After displaying the transition object, the transition processing unit 21b receives the detection signal of the sensor unit 25 or other sensors, and determines whether or not the transition object is selected by gaze based on the detection signal. Can be done. For this determination, the transition processing unit 21b calculates the position and orientation of the HMD 10 based on the detection signal of the sensor unit 25, and specifies the gaze position of the player 5 based on the calculated position and orientation of the HMD 10. To do. The gaze position can be specified by various known methods. For example, the gaze position may be specified based on the detection signal of the eye tracking sensor. For example, the shift processing unit 21b measures the time (gaze time) at which the gaze position is on the shift start object, and determines that the selection of the shift start object is completed when the gaze time reaches a predetermined time. When the migration processing unit 21b determines that the selection of the migration object is completed, it starts the VR mode, which is the second mode.

The VR mode execution unit 21c displays an image of the virtual character in the virtual space according to the game processing program, and realizes the interaction between the virtual character and the player 5. The VR mode execution unit 21c functions as a scene selection unit 21c1, a detection unit 21c2, an action identification unit 21c3, an image generation unit 21c4, and an interruption determination unit 21c5 by executing the game processing program in one embodiment by the processor 21. To do.

The scene selection unit 21c1 selects a game scene to be executed based on the scenario data 28c and other information as needed. The scene selection unit 21c1 selects a start scene after logging in to the VR mode. After the start scene is executed, the scene selection unit 21c1 determines the following based on the information detected by the HMD 10, the information stored in the storage 27 (for example, the parameter data 28d), and, if necessary, other information. Select the scene to be executed.

The detection unit 21c2 calculates head tracking information for identifying at least one of the orientation and the position of the HMD 10 based on the detection signal of the sensor unit 25 of the HMD 10. The head tracking information is information indicating at least one of the orientation and the position of the HMD 10 of the HMD. The head tracking information is specified based on the detection information by the sensor unit 25. Specifically, in the head tracking information, the position and orientation of the HMD 10 mounted on the head are calculated as the position in the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and the angle around each axis. This three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system is, for example, a Cartesian coordinate system including a roll axis along the front-back direction, a yaw axis along the up-down direction, and a pitch axis along the left-right direction. The detection unit 21c2 configures a virtual space corresponding to at least one of the specified position and orientation of the HMD 10, and outputs image information for displaying the virtual space to the display 24. The detection unit 21c2 can calculate the gaze direction or the gaze position based on at least one of the position and the direction of the HMD 10, for example.

The action specifying unit 21c3 identifies the action using the HMD 10 of the player 5 based on the head tracking information. Further, the action specifying unit 21c3 may determine the action (reaction) of the virtual character in the virtual space according to the action of the specified player 5. Actions by the player 5 wearing the HMD 10 include nodding, shaking the head, or other movements involving head movements, as well as gaze movements. The action of the player 5 for causing the virtual character to perform a reaction may include moving the line of sight. Such movement of the line of sight can be detected by an eye tracking sensor included in the sensor unit 25.

The image generation unit 21c4 generates image information of a drawing area defined by an angle of view or the like centered on the gaze position or gaze direction specified by the detection unit 21c2 in the entire virtual space. Based on the image information generated in this way, an image of a drawing area in the virtual space is displayed on the display 24. For example, image data 28a, scenario data 28c, parameter data 28d, game progress data 28f, and other data stored in the storage 27 can be used to generate the image information. When the virtual character exists in the drawing area, the image generation unit 21c4 generates image information of the virtual space including the virtual character that performs the operation specified by the action specifying unit 21c3, and the image generated in this way. The information is output to the display 24 as a stereoscopic image. As a result, the display 24 displays an image of the virtual space including an image of the virtual character that performs the action determined according to the action of the player 5. The image generation unit 21c4 may generate voice information corresponding to the behavior of the virtual character and the drawing area of the virtual space. The voice information is output to the speaker included in the HMD 10.

The interruption determination unit 21c5 determines whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied based on the interruption condition data 28e. For example, when the interruption condition is that the prohibited area set in the virtual space is gazed, the interruption determination unit 21c5 determines the gaze position of the player 5 in the virtual space based on the detection information detected by the HMD 10. Identify and determine if this gaze position is within the prohibited area. If the gaze position of the player 5 is within the prohibited area, it is determined that the interruption condition is satisfied.

When the interruption condition is that the player 5 repeats the same action for the virtual character three or more times, the interruption determination unit 21c5 refers to the game progress data 28f and virtualizes the player 5 two times immediately before. The action for the character is specified, and it is determined whether or not the two immediately preceding actions are the same action. When the two immediately preceding actions are the same and are actions, it is determined whether or not the latest action specified in the action specifying unit 21c3 is the same as the immediately preceding two actions. If this latest action is the same as the two actions immediately before, it is determined that the suspension condition has been satisfied.

When the interruption condition is that the player 5 performs an action on the head of the virtual character three times or more, the interruption determination unit 21c5 refers to the game progress data 28f and performs the latest action on the head. Determine if the action has reached the third time. When the action on the head becomes the third time by this latest action, it is judged that the interruption condition is satisfied.

When the interruption condition is that the prohibited action is performed by the player, the interruption determination unit 21c5 determines whether or not the latest action corresponds to the prohibited action. The prohibited action may include moving the head at an acceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined upper limit. When the prohibited action is to move the head at an acceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the interruption determination unit 21c5 determines whether or not the acceleration detected by the sensor unit 25 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, and determines whether the acceleration is equal to or higher than the upper limit value. If is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, it is determined that the interruption condition is satisfied, and if the acceleration is less than the upper limit value, it is determined that the interruption condition is not satisfied.

When the interruption condition is that the parameter included in the parameter data 28d is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value or equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, the interruption determination unit 21c5 refers to the parameter data 28d and determines whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied. Is determined. When this parameter is a parameter indicating the favorability of the virtual character with respect to the user character and the interruption condition is that the parameter indicating the favorability is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, the interruption determination unit 21c5 prefers from the storage 27. The parameter indicating the sensitivity is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read parameter indicating the favorability is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value. When the parameter indicating the favorable impression is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the interruption condition is satisfied, and when it is larger than the predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the interruption condition is not satisfied.

The interruption determination unit 21c5 can determine whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied at any time while the game is being executed. In one embodiment, the interruption determination unit 21c5 can determine whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied in response to the player 5 performing an action on the virtual character.

As described above, the VR mode execution unit 21c displays an image of the virtual character moving in the virtual space on the display 24, and outputs a voice corresponding to the movement of the virtual character from the speaker. For example, when the virtual character speaks to the player 5, an image in which the head and mouth of the virtual character move is displayed on the display 24, and a voice corresponding to the speech of the virtual character is output from the speaker. In one embodiment, the virtual characters that interact with the player 5 in each of the VR mode and the chat mode are the same virtual characters. For example, it has the same name as the virtual character appearing in the VR mode and the character appearing in the chat mode, and has a common appearance to the extent that it can be recognized as the same character. However, in the VR mode, the image of the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image, whereas in the chat mode, the image of the virtual character is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image. The images are different from each other. However, such a difference in expression format does not prevent the identity of the virtual character.

The parameter management unit 21d updates the parameter data 28d according to the progress of the game. The parameter management unit 21d updates the parameter data 28d according to the progress of the game in the first mode when the game is provided in the first mode, and when the game is provided in the second mode. Updates the parameter data 28d according to the progress of the game in the second mode.

When the parameter data 28d includes a parameter indicating the favorability of the virtual character to the user character, the parameter management unit 21d may increase or decrease the parameter according to the action of the player 5 in the first mode and the second mode. Good. When the first mode is the chat mode, the change amount (for example, the increase amount or the decrease amount) or the change rate (increase rate or the decrease rate) of the favorable impression for each message option provided to the player 5 in the chat mode. ) May be specified. In this case, the parameter management unit 21d specifies the amount of change or rate of change in favorability according to the options selected by the player 5, and updates the parameter data 28d based on the amount of change or rate of change in favorability. To do. In the VR mode, the amount of change or the rate of change in favorability may be determined for each action of the player 5. The parameter management unit 21d specifies the change amount or change rate of the favorability according to the action of the player 5, and updates the parameter data 28d based on the change amount or change rate of the specified favorability.

When the second mode is the VR mode, a prohibited action may be defined for the action of the player 5 in the VR mode. The prohibited action may include moving the head at an acceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined value, directing the line of sight to the prohibited area in the virtual space, and repeating the same action a predetermined number of times or more. In the present specification, among the actions of the player 5, actions other than prohibited actions may be referred to as normal actions. The parameter management unit 21d updates the parameter data 28d so that the favorability is reduced when the prohibited action is performed by the player 5. When a normal action is taken by the player 5, the parameter management unit 21d updates the parameter data 28d so that the favorability increases or decreases according to the normal action.

When the game is being processed in the VR mode, the VR mode may end abnormally without going through the end scene prepared in the VR mode. For example, the VR mode may be abnormally terminated due to factors such as the power supply of the HMD 10 being cut off, the game processing program being forcibly terminated by the function of the system program, and the like. When the VR mode is abnormally terminated, the parameter management unit 21d updates the parameter data 28d so that the favorability is reduced.

The VR mode execution unit 21c performs termination processing for terminating the VR mode when the termination condition is satisfied. The end conditions are, for example, that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has passed from the start of the VR mode, that the operation to be ended is detected, and that the last event included in the scenario executed in the VR mode has ended. , And conditions other than these. For the termination process performed when the termination condition is satisfied, a guidance prompting the information processing device 20 to be removed from the fitting 11 is displayed on the display 24, and a login screen for the chat mode, which is the first mode, is displayed. It may include displaying.

Next, the chat process in the chat mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7a to 7d. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a flow of processing in the chat mode in one embodiment, and FIGS. 7a to 7d show an example of a display image in the chat mode. At the start of the chat mode, it is assumed that the HMD 10 is not attached to the head of the player 5 and that the information processing device 20 is removed from the attachment 11.

In the game processing system 1, as described above, the game is started in chat mode. In step S11, a login screen for logging in to the chat mode is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. When the login process is performed by the player 5, the chat process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, a message is exchanged between the player 5 and the virtual character, and a chat is performed between them. Specifically, after logging in to the chat mode, a chat display image for displaying a chat performed between the player 5 and the virtual character is generated, and the chat display image is displayed on the display 24. FIG. 7a shows a chat display image 70 which is an example of a chat display image displayed on the display 24. The chat display image 70 includes a chat display area 71 including an icon 73 corresponding to the player 5, an icon 74 corresponding to the virtual character, a message 75a of the player 5, and messages 76a and 76b of the virtual character. Further, the chat display image 70 includes a menu area 72 arranged above the chat display area 71. The virtual character messages 76a and 76b are specified based on the chat data 28b and other data stored in the storage 72 according to the game processing program. For example, the virtual character message is displayed in order from the message at the root node with reference to the chat data 28b defined in the tree structure. At the branch point of the node, the node corresponding to the branch condition is selected, and the message corresponding to the selected node is displayed.

In step S12, the parameters set for the player 5 may be increased or decreased according to the options selected by the player 5. The amount of increase / decrease or the rate of increase / decrease of the parameter is determined based on the amount of change (for example, the amount of increase or decrease) or the rate of change (rate of increase or decrease) of the parameter determined for each message option as described above. Be done. When the amount of change or rate of change of the parameter is specified, the parameter data 28d is updated based on the amount of change or rate of change of the specified favorability.

The chat display image 70 of FIG. 7a includes a display showing the message option 77 of the player 5 at the lower part of the chat display area 71. The player 5 can select one of the displayed options 77. This selection is made, for example, by touching the area on the display 24 where the option to be selected is displayed with a finger. When this selection is made, as shown in FIG. 7b, the message 75b corresponding to the selected option is newly displayed in the chat display area 71 as a message of the player 5.

As shown in FIG. 7c, the messages 76c and 76d prompting the selection of the setting in the VR mode, which is the second mode, may be displayed as the virtual character message in the process of chatting. The message 76c is a message prompting the selection of a scenario in the VR mode, and the message 76d prompts the selection of an item used by the virtual character in the VR mode (for example, clothes worn by the virtual character in the virtual space in the VR mode). It is a message. That is, the settings in the second mode include the scenario in the VR mode and the items used by the virtual character in the VR mode. After the message 76c prompting the user to select a scenario is displayed, the options of the scenario are displayed on the display 24. For example, the first scenario to the fifth scenario are displayed as options. The player 5 can select a favorite scenario from this option. After the message 76d prompting the selection of the item is displayed, the selection of the item is displayed on the display 24. Player 5 can select a favorite item from this option. In the process of chatting, a message prompting the transition to the second mode may be displayed as a virtual character message.

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the mode transition condition from the first mode to the second mode is satisfied. As a mode transition condition from the first mode to the second mode, for example, a condition that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed from the start of the chat mode is used. The elapsed time from the start of the chat mode is measured using, for example, the system clock. The chat process is continued by returning to step S12 until it is determined that the mode transition condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode transition condition is satisfied, the chat process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the transition start object 78 is displayed on the display 24, and the chat process proceeds to step S15. As shown in FIG. 7d, the transition start object 78 is displayed, for example, in the chat area 71 as an object having a circular outer edge. When the selection of the migration start object 78 is confirmed in step S15, the chat process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if the selection of the migration start object 78 is not confirmed within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the migration start object 78 is displayed, it is determined that the migration start object has not been selected, and the chat process is performed. Is finished. When it is determined that the migration start object has not been selected, the process of returning to step S12 and resuming the chat may be performed. Whether or not the transition start object 78 has been selected may be determined according to the operation on the touch panel 24b. For example, when it is detected from the detection signal by the touch panel 24b that a touch operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed at a position overlapping the display area of the transition start object 78, it is determined that the transition start object 78 is selected. Will be done. The selection of the migration start object 78 may be made by a non-contact operation.

In step S16, the process of shifting to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started. When the migration process is started, the chat process ends.

The above chat process is executed by, for example, the chat mode execution unit 21a. The chat mode execution unit 21a can execute the above chat process alone or in cooperation with other functions as appropriate. When executing the chat process, in addition to the data stored in the storage 27, data stored in other storage, detection information detected by various sensors, or data other than these is used as necessary. Can be.

Next, the mode transition process from the chat mode, which is the first mode, to the VR mode, which is the second mode, will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9a to 9b. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the flow of the mode transition process in one embodiment.

When the transition process is started, in step 31, guidance prompting the user to wear the HMD 10 is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. A guidance display image 80, which is an example of a guidance display image including the guidance, is shown in FIG. 9a. The guidance display image 80 includes guidance for urging the information processing device 20 to be attached to the fitting 11, guidance for urging the HMD 10 to be attached to the head, and various guidances necessary for starting the VR mode other than these. Can be included. The guidance display image 80 shown in FIG. 9a includes a guidance 81 that encourages the information processing device 20 to be attached to the fitting 11. This guidance may include instructions on how to attach the information processing apparatus 20 to the attachment 11. When a predetermined time elapses after the guidance is displayed, the mode transition process proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the transition object is displayed on the display 24. An example of a migration processed image including a migration object is shown in FIG. 9b. The migration processed image 85 shown in FIG. 9b includes the migration object 86. The transition processed image 85 may be displayed as a stereoscopic image. In one embodiment, the image displayed on the display 24 is switched from an image other than the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic image at the start of the mode transition process or at a predetermined timing after the start of the mode transition process. For example, the image displayed in the chat mode is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image, and the image displayed after the start of the transition process is displayed as the stereoscopic image.

Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the selection of the transition object 86 is completed. The transition object 86 is selected, for example, by the player 5 continuously gazing for a predetermined time. Therefore, in order to select the transition object 86, it is premised that the player 5 is equipped with the HMD 10. In one embodiment, whether or not the selection of the transition object 86 is completed is determined by whether or not the gaze position calculated based on the detection signal by the HMD 10 is on the transition object 86 for a predetermined time or longer. The gaze position can be calculated based on the information detected by the sensor unit 25 provided in the HMD 10 as described above. The above determination can be made by measuring the gaze time at which the gaze position exists on the transition object 86 using the system clock and determining whether or not the measured gaze time has reached a predetermined time. For example, when the gaze time reaches a predetermined time, it is determined that the selection of the transition object 86 is completed, and the mode transition process proceeds to step S34. On the other hand, if it is not detected that the selection of the migration object 86 is completed within a predetermined time after the migration object 86 is displayed, it is determined that the selection of the migration object 86 has not been completed, and the mode transition process is performed. The process proceeds to step S35.

In step S34, the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started. Specific processing in the VR mode will be described later.

In step S35, since the transition to the VR mode is not selected, the process for returning to the chat mode is started. When the process of returning to the chat mode is completed, the chat mode is resumed. In this resumed chat mode, a message from the virtual character related to the failure to transition to VR mode may be displayed.

The above mode transition process is executed by, for example, the transition processing unit 21b. The transition processing unit 21b can execute the mode transition processing alone or in cooperation with other functions as appropriate.

Next, the VR processing in the VR mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a flow of VR processing in the VR mode in one embodiment, FIG. 11 shows an example of a display image in the VR mode, and FIG. 12 shows a scene executed in the VR mode. The flow of actions of a virtual character is schematically shown. As described above, the player 5 is equipped with the HMD 10 in order to select the transition object 86 in the mode transition process. At the start of the VR mode, it is assumed that the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5. In the following, VR processing will be described on the premise that the first scenario is selected. In the VR processing, the parameter data 28d is referred to as appropriate. In one embodiment, the value of each parameter included in the parameter data 28d at the start of the VR process is equal to the value of each parameter included in the parameter data 28d at the end of the chat process. That is, in the VR processing, the parameter data 28d updated in the chat processing is inherited.

When the VR mode is started, the start scene is executed in step S41. Specifically, image information of the virtual space corresponding to the start scene is generated, and the image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24. In the start scene, the virtual character may perform a predetermined action in the virtual space.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a VR image of the start scene displayed on the display 24. The VR image 90 shown in FIG. 11 includes a virtual character image 91 showing a virtual character, images 92a to 92c showing objects corresponding to the background, and images showing various objects other than these. The VR image 90 is an image corresponding to a predetermined range of the virtual space for the first scenario. The range of the virtual space corresponding to the VR image 90 can be a range determined by, for example, an angle of view, by calculating a gaze position in the virtual space based on the orientation of the HMD 10 and centering on the calculated gaze position. Image data 28a is used to generate image information. The VR image 90 and the images displayed in the VR modes other than these are displayed as stereoscopic images.

The virtual character image 91 can perform an action specified by, for example, the start scene data A1 in the virtual space. For example, for the action of the virtual character image 91, talk to the player 5 (toward the position of the player 5 in the virtual space), move in the virtual space, or pick up an object arranged in the virtual space. , And various actions in the virtual space other than these are included.

A series of actions performed by the virtual character in the start scene will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a flow of actions of a virtual character in a scene executed in VR mode. FIG. 12 illustrates the flow of actions in the start scene. As shown in the figure, in the start scene, the virtual character first performs an action corresponding to the action A11. The action A11 corresponds to an action that the virtual character can perform in the start scene.

Action A11 is defined as a branchable action. Specifically, the action A11 branches into an action A21, an action A22, and an action A23. For example, the action A11 is set with a first transition condition for transitioning to the action A21, a second transition condition for transitioning to the action A22, and a third transition condition for transitioning to the action A23. 1 When the transition condition is satisfied, the action of the virtual character shifts to action A21, when the second transition condition is met, the action of the virtual character shifts to action A22, and when the third transition condition is met, the action of the virtual character shifts to action A23. Transition. At least one of the first transition condition, the second transition condition, and the third transition condition may be that the favorability of the virtual character to the user character is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value.

Various conditions can be set as the first transition condition, the second transition condition, and the third transition condition. For example, the first transition condition, the second transition condition, and the third transition condition are that the action defined as the action A11 is completed, and the player 5 determines a predetermined action for the virtual character (for example, a predetermined action of the virtual character). It may include that the player 5 answers the question from the virtual character. The first transition condition, the second transition condition, and the third transition condition are different from each other. The player 5 can answer the question from the virtual character by nodding movement, shaking head movement, or other movement of the head. Specifically, when a question is asked by the virtual character, when the player 5 takes an action by the movement of the head, the sensor unit 25 of the HMD 10 detects the movement of the head, and the detected head The answer of the player 5 according to the movement of the player 5 is specified. For example, when a nodding motion is detected, it may be determined that the player 5 has given a positive answer, and when a motion of shaking his head is detected, it may be determined that the player 5 has given a negative answer. Further, if the movement of the head of the player 5 is not detected for a predetermined time after the question from the virtual character, it may be determined that the player 5 has not answered the question from the virtual character. The action of the player 5 may be specified by the function of the action specifying unit 21c3.

The action A21 is further branched into the action A31 and the action A32. When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the action A21, the transition from the action A21 to the action A31 or the action A32 is performed according to the satisfied transition condition. Only the action A33 is associated with the downstream of the action A22. That is, the action A22 is not branched. In this case, when the action A22 ends, the action A33 starts. No lower layer action is set downstream of the action A23. The structure of actions shown in FIG. 12 is an example, and the types and numbers of actions included in the scene and the structure of those actions can be appropriately set according to the story to be realized in each scene.

Each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33 may be an action in which the virtual character talks to the player 5 on a predetermined topic. The action of the virtual character in the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33 can be determined based on the start scene data A1. The start scene data A1 includes data that defines the actions of the virtual character in each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33, and data related to the actions that the player can take against the virtual character in the start scene. There is. For example, the action A11 includes data that defines the action of the virtual character in the action A11 and data related to an action that the player can take with respect to the virtual character in the action A11 in the start scene data A1. The action A11 is executed based on the data related to the action A11 in the start scene data A1.

When the start scene is executed in the order of action A11 → action A21 → action A31, the virtual character performs an action for having a conversation about one topic in action A11, and then about another topic in action A21. An action for having a conversation is performed, and then an action for having a conversation on yet another topic is performed in action A31. The transition from one action to another may be seamless so that the player 5 does not detect the transition.

While each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33 is being executed, the player 5 performs an action on the virtual character by gazing at a predetermined part of the virtual character or by any other method. Can be done. With respect to such an action on the virtual character of the player 5, the virtual character can take a reaction determined based on the start scene data A1. As described above, each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33 is executed based on the action of the player 5 and the start scene data A1.

The interruption determination is also performed in parallel with the execution of each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33. The interruption condition may be satisfied by the action of the player 5 during the execution of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33. If it is determined that the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of any of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33, the interruption process A41 for interrupting the executing action is performed. Will be done. For example, the interruption determination unit 21c5 determines whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied.

Each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33 has a main action, an interrupt action, and a return action. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the action A21 has a main action A211, an interrupt action A212, and a return action A213. Each action other than the action A21 may also include a main action, an interrupt action, and a return action. The main action, interrupt action, and return action will be described below by taking action A21 as an example.

The main action A211 is a series of actions of the virtual character that is the basis of the progress of the game. For example, when the start scene is a scene in which a conversation between the player 5 and the virtual character is performed, the main action A211 is an action in which the virtual character has a series of conversations with the player 5.

The interrupt action A212 is an action of the virtual character that is executed by suspending the main action A211 when the player 5 performs a specific action on the virtual character during the execution of the main action A211. In the present specification, an action performed by the player 5 during execution of the main action may be referred to as a specific action. The interrupt action A212 may be a reaction to a specific action of the player 5. For example, when the specific action is an action of touching the head of the virtual character, the interrupt action A212 may be an action of making a surprising movement in response to the action. When the interruption condition is satisfied by performing the specific action, the interruption process A41 is performed instead of the interrupt action A212.

After the interrupt action A212 is executed, the return action A213 is performed, and then the main action A211 is returned. The return action A213 is an action for naturally returning to the conversation of the main action A211. Since the execution of the main action A211 is temporarily suspended by the interrupt action A212, the interrupt action A212 does not directly return to the main action A211 but returns to the main action A211 more naturally by interposing the return action A213. Can be made to.
The return action A213 is, for example, a virtual character speaking a colloquial conjunction such as "so de ne". By speaking a colloquial conjunction immediately before returning to the main action A211, it is possible to naturally return to the conversation in the main action A211. The main action A211 is restarted from the time when it is interrupted by the specific action.

As described above, the interruption determination is also performed in parallel with the execution of each of the actions A11, A21 to A23, and A31 to A33, and the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of any one of these actions. If it is determined, the interruption process A41 for interrupting the action being executed is performed. In the interruption process A41, the main action being executed is interrupted. Further, in the interruption process A41, even if the scene transition screen displayed at the time of transition between scenes is displayed in order to notify the player 5 that the transition to another action, another scene, or another mode is performed. Good. The scene transition screen will be described later.

In one embodiment, after the interruption process A41 is performed on the action A21, the game may be restarted from an action (for example, action A31) downstream of the interrupted action A21. For example, the action A31 may be executed after the scene transition screen is displayed in the interruption process A41 for interrupting the action A21. As a result, the action A21 that satisfies the interruption condition is skipped after the interruption processing A41 is performed after it is determined that the interruption condition is satisfied, and another downstream action (for example, the action A31) is started.

In another embodiment, the scene end process A51 may be executed after the interruption process A41 is performed for the action A21. That is, the end process for ending the start scene including the action A21 being executed may be performed according to the determination that the interruption condition is satisfied. In the scene end process A51, the start scene in which the action A21 is performed is ended, the VR process proceeds to step S42, and in this step S42, the process for executing the basic scene after the start scene is started.

In still another embodiment, the VR termination process A61 may be executed after the interruption process A41 is performed for the action A21. In the VR end process A61, a process for ending the VR mode and shifting to the chat mode is performed. This VR end process A61 is the same process as the end process in step S48 described later.

When the interruption process A41 is not performed (that is, when the interruption condition is not satisfied in the start scene), the start scene is completed when the most downstream actions, action A31, action A32, action A33, or action A23, are completed. Is finished, and the VR process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, a basic scene to be executed is selected from a plurality of candidates. The selection of the basic scene to be executed is performed according to, for example, the parameter data 28d from the plurality of candidates of the basic scene prepared for the first scenario. In the first scenario, three basic scenes corresponding to the basic scene data B1 to B3 of FIG. 4 are prepared. In one embodiment, the basic scene to be executed is selected from the three basic scenes based on the favorable impression of the virtual character stored as the parameter data 28d on the player 5. For example, when the favorability is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, the basic scene corresponding to the basic scene data B1 is selected, and when the favorability is less than the second threshold value, the basic scene corresponding to the basic scene data B3 is selected. Is selected, and when the favorability is equal to or higher than the second threshold value and lower than the first threshold value, the basic scene corresponding to the basic scene data B2 is selected. The selection of the basic scene may be performed by a method other than the above. For example, the basic scene may be randomly selected. The basic scenes are randomly selected after weighting so that the higher the favorability, the higher the probability that some basic scenes (for example, the first basic scene corresponding to the basic scene data B1) will be selected. You may. The method of selecting the basic scene is not limited to the method explicitly described herein. When the basic scene is selected, the VR process proceeds to step S43.

In step S43, the basic scene selected in step S42 is executed. Specifically, image information of a virtual space corresponding to a basic scene is generated, and an image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24. In the basic scene, the virtual character may perform a predetermined action in the virtual space. The action of the virtual character in the basic scene may be defined as a series of branchable actions as in the start scene. A series of branchable actions in the basic scene may have a data structure similar to the data structure shown in FIG. Similar to the start scene, the interruption determination may be performed in parallel with the execution of the action in the basic scene. If it is determined in this interruption determination that the interruption condition is satisfied, an interruption process for interrupting the action being executed is performed. The interruption process in this basic scene may be the same process as the interruption process A41 in the start scene. Similar to the start scene, after the interruption judgment in the basic scene, even if the process for shifting to the action downstream from the interrupted action, the end process of the basic scene, or the end process of the VR mode is performed. Good. Transition conditions are set for the basic scene. When the action at the most downstream of the basic scene ends, the basic scene ends, and the VR process proceeds to step S44.

In step S44, it is determined whether or not the additional scene transition condition set for the basic scene executed in step S43 is satisfied. In this determination, the additional scene transition condition included in the basic scene data (for example, basic scene data B1) corresponding to the basic scene executed in step S43 is read from the storage 27, and the transition is performed in the basic scene executed in step S43. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied. For example, when the transition condition is to gaze at the object representing the door in the virtual space for 3 seconds or more, the time when the gaze position of the player 5 in the virtual space is located on the object representing the door is counted. , When the counted time is 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the transition condition is satisfied. The gaze position of the player 5 in the virtual space is specified by calculating the orientation of the HMD 10 based on the detection information of the sensor unit 25 and based on the calculated orientation of the HMD 10. The additional scene transition condition may or may not be explicitly presented to the player 5 when the basic scene is executed. For example, in the basic scene, the virtual character may speak to the player 5 a line corresponding to the additional scene transition condition.

If it is determined that the transition condition is not satisfied, the VR process proceeds to step S45, and if it is determined that the transition condition is satisfied, the VR process proceeds to step S46.

In step S45, the first end scene is executed. Specifically, image information of the virtual space corresponding to the first end scene is generated, and an image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24.

In step S46, an additional scene is executed. Specifically, image information of the virtual space corresponding to the first end scene is generated, and an image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24. The action of the virtual character in the additional scene may be defined as a series of branchable actions as in the start scene. The branchable series of actions in the additional scene may have a data structure similar to the data structure shown in FIG. When the action at the most downstream of the additional scene ends, the additional scene ends, and the VR process proceeds to step S47.

In step S47, the second end scene is executed. Specifically, image information of the virtual space corresponding to the second end scene is generated, and the image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24. The image displayed in the second end scene may be the same as or different from the image displayed in the first end scene.

Similar to the start scene and the basic scene, the interruption determination may be performed in parallel with the execution of the action in the additional scene, the first end scene, and the second end scene. If it is determined in this interruption determination that the interruption condition is satisfied, an interruption process for interrupting the action being executed is performed. The interruption processing in the additional scene, the first end scene, and the second end scene may be the same processing as the interruption processing A41 in the start scene. Similar to the start scene, after the interruption judgment in the additional scene, the first end scene, and the second end scene, the process for transitioning to the action downstream from the interrupted action, the end of the running scene. The processing or the termination processing of the VR mode may be performed.

In the above VR processing, a scene transition screen may be generated at the time of transition between scenes, and the scene transition screen may be displayed on the display 24. The scene transition screen is an arbitrary screen that can make the player 5 know that the scene is transitioning. For example, the scene transition screen may be a fade-out screen in which the entire image is entirely black. This fade-out screen is basic when transitioning from the start scene to the basic scene (before displaying the VR screen in the basic scene) and when transitioning from the basic scene to the first end scene (before displaying the VR screen in the first end scene). At least one selected from the transition from the scene to the additional scene (before the VR screen is displayed in the additional scene) and the transition from the additional scene to the second end scene (before the VR screen is displayed in the second end scene). Can be displayed at the time.

When the movement of the head of the player 5 is detected by the sensor unit 25 of the HMD 10 while the VR image 90 is displayed on the display 24, the action of the player 5 is specified based on the detected movement of the head. Will be done. Then, the action (reaction) of the virtual character according to the action of the specified player 5 is determined, and the image information of the virtual character image 91 that performs the determined action is generated. The image information generated in this way is output to the display 24. For example, when the nodding motion of the player 5 is detected, the image information of the virtual character image 91 that takes a reaction to the nodding motion of the player 5 is generated, and the image information is displayed on the display 24. As described above, in the VR mode, the interaction between the player 5 and the virtual character is realized by using the stereoscopic image of the virtual character.

In the above steps S41, S43, S45 to S47, the parameters set for the player 5 may be increased or decreased according to the action of the player 5. The increase / decrease amount or increase / decrease rate of the parameter is based on the change amount (for example, increase amount or decrease amount) or change rate (increase rate or decrease rate) of the parameter determined for each action of the player 5 as described above. It may be determined. When the amount of change or rate of change of the parameter is specified, the parameter data 28d is updated based on the amount of change or rate of change of the specified favorability.

In step S48, the VR mode termination process is performed. This termination process may include displaying a guidance on the display 24 prompting the information processing device 20 to be removed from the fitting 11, and displaying a login screen for the chat mode, which is the first mode. ..

The above VR processing is executed by the VR mode execution unit 21c. The VR mode execution unit 21c can execute the above-mentioned VR processing alone or in cooperation with other functions as appropriate.

Subsequently, a game processing system according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a game processing system 101 according to another embodiment. The game processing system 101 includes an information processing device 20, an HMD 110, and an HMD 110. The game processing system 101 is different from the game processing system 1 in that the VR mode can be provided without attaching the information processing device 20 to the HMD 110. Hereinafter, the game processing system 101 will be described focusing on the differences from the game processing system 1.

The HMD 110, the information processing device 20, and the server 50 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the network 40. The HMD 110 and the information processing device 20 may be communicably connected according to a short-range wireless system such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) without going through a network 40. The HMD 110 is different from the HMD 10 of the game processing system 1 in that the VR mode can be provided even if the information processing device 20 is not attached.

The HMD 110 includes a computer processor 121, a memory 122, a communication I / F 123, a display 124, a sensor unit 125, a sound collector 126, and a storage 127. The computer processor 121, the memory 122, the communication I / F 123, the display 124, the sensor unit 125, the sound collector 126, and the storage 127 are the computer processor 21, the memory 22, the communication I / F 23, the display 24, and the sensor of the information processing apparatus 20. It is configured similarly to the unit 25, the sound collector 26, and the storage 27. However, the display 124 does not have to be provided with a touch panel.

The functions of the chat mode execution unit 21a, the transition processing unit 21b, and the VR mode execution unit 21c are shared between the information processing device 20 and the HMD 110. Specifically, the function of the chat mode execution unit 21a is realized in the information processing device 20, and the function of the VR mode execution unit 21c is realized in the HMD 110. A part of the function of the transition processing unit 21b is realized by the information processing apparatus 20, and the rest is realized by the HMD 110. The function of the parameter management unit 21d is realized by both the information processing device 20 and the HMD 110.

The image data 28a, chat data 28b, scenario data 28c, parameter data 28d, interruption condition data 28e, and game progress data 28f are stored in one or both of the storage 27 and the storage 127. These data may be stored in a storage other than the storage 27 and the storage 127.

When starting a game in the game processing system 101, the player 5 starts a chat mode using the information processing device 20. This chat mode processing is performed by the chat mode execution unit 21a of the information processing device 20.

When the mode transition condition is satisfied in the chat mode and the transition start object is selected, the mode transition process to the VR mode is started. In this mode transition process, the step transition process unit 21b performs. In the mode transition process, the information processing apparatus 20 displays the guidance corresponding to the above step S31. For example, guidance prompting the user to wear the HMD 110 is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. On the other hand, the display of the transition object 86 corresponding to step S32 and the subsequent processing are executed in the HMD 110.

When the VR mode is started, the processing of the VR mode is performed by the VR mode execution unit 21c of the HMD 110.

In another embodiment, the game processing system 1 or the game processing system 101 processes a game other than a game that provides interaction with a virtual character, for example, a role-playing game, a shooting game, and various games other than these. Is executed. The game scenario of the game in the other embodiment is composed of a plurality of game scenes. FIG. 14 schematically shows a plurality of scenes constituting the game in another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the game in the other embodiment is composed of a plurality of scenes including nine scenes B11, B21 to B23, and B31 to 35. Each of the plurality of scenes may be branched into a plurality of scenes. For example, scene B11 is branched into three scenes, scene B21 to scene B23. When this game is executed, the transition destination scene is selected at each branch point according to the selection of the player 5, the values of various parameters, and various conditions other than these. In each scene, the game progresses according to the command set stored in the storage 27, the storage 127, or other storage in advance. The command set for each scene includes actions that the player character can take in the scene, actions that the non-player character can take in the scene, data on the image and position of the object displayed in the scene, and execution of the other scenes. Contains the information needed for. In the embodiment, the interruption condition data 28e may include data that defines a scene interruption condition that is a condition for interrupting a game executed in VR mode or a scene executed in the game. The scene interruption condition may be the same as the interruption condition which is the condition for interrupting the action.

The determination of whether or not the scene interruption condition is satisfied may be performed in parallel with the processing of the scenes B11, B21 to B23, B31 to 35 and other scenes. The determination of the scene interruption condition may be performed by, for example, the interruption determination unit 21c5. When it is determined that the scene interruption condition is satisfied in a certain scene, the interruption processing for interrupting the processing of the scene is performed. After this interruption process, the game may be restarted from a scene downstream of the interrupted scene. For example, when the scene B21 is interrupted, the game may be restarted from the scene B31 or the scene 32 downstream of the scene B21. After the interruption process is performed for a certain scene, a process for terminating the VR mode may be performed. Further, in the interruption process for interrupting a scene, a scene transition screen may be displayed in order to let the player 5 know that the scene will be shifted to another scene or another mode.

According to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. According to the game processing systems 1, 101 described above, if the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of a predetermined action in a predetermined scene (for example, action A21 in the start scene), the action is interrupted. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine the reaction of the virtual character to the action of the player after satisfying the interruption condition. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data that defines the action of the virtual character with respect to the action of the player or the amount of data in the command set of each scene (for example, the amount of data in the scenario data 28c).

Further, according to the game processing systems 1 and 101 described above, since the scene transition screen is displayed when the action or scene is interrupted, the action or scene can be interrupted naturally.

By setting an action that is inappropriate in the real world as a prohibited action, the execution of the game can be interrupted when such an action is performed on a virtual character. It is difficult to predetermine the correspondence of the virtual character when such an inappropriate action is performed in the real world. On the other hand, if the virtual character takes a normal reaction to an inappropriate action or is set to not take any reaction, such a normal reaction is a reaction to an action that is inappropriate in the real world. Becomes unnatural. According to the game processing systems 1,101 described above, the virtual character reacts unnaturally (or takes any reaction) by interrupting the execution of the game when an action that is inappropriate in the real world is performed. No) can be avoided. As a result, the reality of communication with the virtual character can be increased.

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof. For example, some or all of the functions performed by the computer processor 21 and the computer processor 121 may be realized by a computer processor (not shown in the above embodiment) as long as the gist of the invention is not deviated. For example, the game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may include a game machine that executes at least a part of the game processing program, and a part of the functions realized by the processing of the computer processor 21 or the computer processor 121 may be provided. It may be realized by the processing in the game machine.

In addition to the above, various devices, devices, and electronic components may be provided in the embodiment of the present invention. For example, the game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may include an operation device for receiving the operation of the player 5 in addition to the information processing device 20 and the HMDs 10 and 110. The game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may detect the operation of the player 5 by the operating device and process the game according to the detected operation.

In the processing procedure described in the present specification, particularly the processing procedure described using the flow chart, a part of the steps (steps) constituting the processing procedure is omitted, as a step constituting the processing procedure. It is possible to add steps that are not specified and / or to change the order of the steps, and the processing procedure in which such omissions, additions, and changes in order are made does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is included in the scope of the invention.

The inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the original application of the present application are added below.
[1]
A game processing system that includes storage for storing one or more action data for identifying an action of a virtual character, one or more computer processors, and processes a game that provides interaction with the virtual character. There,
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
Based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, the player's action on the virtual character is specified.
The virtual character is made to execute the first action based on the action of the player and the first action data of the one or more action data.
If the suspension condition is satisfied during the execution of the first action, the execution of the first action is interrupted.
Game processing system.
[2]
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the one or more computer processors executes a second action on the virtual character based on the action of the player and the second action data of the one or more action data. Let,
The game processing system according to [1].
[3]
The game has a first scene and a second scene.
The first action is executed in the first scene,
The one or more computer processors interrupt the execution of the first scene when the interruption condition is satisfied.
The game processing system according to [1].
[4]
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the one or more computer processors shift to the second scene of the game.
The game processing system according to [3].
[5]
The game has a first mode in which the game is advanced in response to an input from an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and a first mode in which the game is advanced in response to the detection information of the head-mounted display. Has 2 modes,
The first action is executed in the second mode,
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the one or more computer processors interrupt the second mode and perform a transition process for shifting to the first mode.
The game processing system according to [1].
[6]
The game has a first scene and a second scene.
The first action is executed in the first scene,
The one or more computer processors display the scene transition screen displayed on the display when transitioning from the first scene to the second scene on the display even when the interruption condition is satisfied.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [5].
[7]
The first action includes a main action composed of a series of actions of the virtual character, an interrupt action executed by interrupting the main action, and a return action performed after the execution of the interrupt action. Have, have
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8]
The one or more computer processors determine whether or not the interruption condition is satisfied in response to the specific action taken by the player during the execution of the first action, and the interruption condition is satisfied. If it is determined that there is no interrupt action, the interrupt action is executed.
The game processing system according to [7].
[9]
The interruption condition includes that the gaze position identified from the detection information is on the prohibited area set in the virtual space.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [8].
[10]
The interruption condition includes that the player repeats the same action a predetermined number of times or more.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [9].
[11]
The interruption condition includes that the player has performed an action on a predetermined portion of the virtual character a predetermined number of times or more.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [10].
[12]
The interruption condition includes that the player has performed an action corresponding to the prohibited action.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [11].
[13]
The storage stores parameters and the parameters, and stores the parameters.
The one or more computer processors update the parameters in response to the player's actions.
The interruption condition includes a condition relating to the parameter.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [12].
[14]
A game processing method in which one or more computer processors execute a computer-readable instruction to process a game that provides interaction with a virtual character.
A step of identifying the player's action on the virtual character based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
A step of causing the virtual character to execute the first action based on the action of the player and the first action data of one or a plurality of action data for specifying the action of the virtual character.
A step of suspending the execution of the first action when the suspension condition is satisfied during the execution of the first action, and
A game processing method that includes.
[15]
A game processing program for processing a game that provides interaction with a virtual character by being executed by one or more computer processors.
To the one or more computer processors
A step of identifying the player's action on the virtual character based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
A step of causing the virtual character to execute the first action based on the action of the player and the first action data of one or a plurality of action data for specifying the action of the virtual character.
A step of suspending the execution of the first action when the suspension condition is satisfied during the execution of the first action, and
A game processing program that runs ,.
[16]
A game processing system that includes storage for storing scene data related to each of a plurality of game scenes constituting a game scenario, and one or a plurality of computer processors, and processes the game.
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
The game is advanced based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head.
If the scene interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the first scene of the plurality of game scenes, the execution of the first scene is interrupted.
Game processing system.

1,101 Game processing system

Claims (11)

Scene data related to each of a plurality of game scenes constituting a game scenario, player action data for specifying a player action that can be taken by a player, parameters related to the game, and interruption condition data that defines a scene interruption condition are provided. A game processing system that includes storage for storage and one or more computer processors to process the game.
The plurality of game scenes include a plurality of branchable actions executed by a virtual character , and a first scene including a series of first actions in which a migration destination action is determined according to a migration condition related to the parameter. And a second scene including a series of second actions that include a plurality of branchable actions executed by the virtual character and the destination action is determined according to the migration conditions related to the parameter. ,
The scene interruption condition includes at least one of the player performing the same player action a predetermined number of times or more and the player performing a player action on a predetermined portion of the virtual character a predetermined number of times or more.
The scene data includes a plurality of first action data for identifying the series of first actions.
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
In the first scene, the virtual character is made to execute the series of first actions based on each of the plurality of first action data.
The player's player action with respect to the virtual character is specified based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head and the player action data .
A determination is made whether the scene interruption condition is satisfied based on the player action and the interruption condition data of the specified the player,
When it is determined that the scene interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of any of the first series of actions, the execution of the first scene is interrupted and the second scene is started.
Game processing system. The one or more computer processors display the scene transition screen displayed on the display when transitioning from the first scene to the second scene on the display even when the scene interruption condition is satisfied.
The game processing system according to claim 1. The first action includes a main action composed of a series of actions of the virtual character, an interrupt action executed by interrupting the main action, and a return action performed after the execution of the interrupt action. Have, have
The game processing system according to claim 1 or 2. When the specified player action of the player corresponds to a specific action, the virtual character is made to execute the interrupt action for the specific action, and the main action is restarted after the execution of the interrupt action.
The game processing system according to claim 3 . The scene interruption condition includes that the specified player action is gaze at a gaze position in the virtual space, and the gaze position is on a prohibited area set in the virtual space.
The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The parameter is the favorability of the virtual character with respect to the player's character.
The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The series of first actions includes a first first action and a second first action.
In the first scene, the transition from the first first action to the second first action is performed according to the favorability being equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value.
The game processing system according to claim 6 . The scene interruption condition includes that the player has performed a player action corresponding to the prohibited action.
The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . Before Symbol One or more computer processors, and updating the parameter according to the player action of the player,
The scene interruption condition includes that the parameter is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value .
The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. A player for identifying scene data related to each of a plurality of game scenes constituting a game scenario and player actions that can be taken by the player by executing a computer-readable instruction by one or more computer processors. A game processing method for processing the game using action data, parameters related to the game, and interruption condition data that defines a scene interruption condition.
The plurality of game scenes constituting the scenario of the game include a plurality of branchable actions executed by the virtual character , and a series of first actions in which the destination action is determined according to the migration conditions related to the parameters . A first scene including an action and a series of second actions including a plurality of branchable actions executed by the virtual character and a destination action is determined according to a migration condition related to the parameter . Including 2 scenes
The scene data includes a plurality of first action data for identifying the series of first actions.
The scene interruption condition includes at least one of the player performing the same player action a predetermined number of times or more and the player performing a player action on a predetermined portion of the virtual character a predetermined number of times or more.
A step of causing the virtual character to execute the series of first actions based on each of the plurality of first action data in the first scene.
A step of identifying the player's player action with respect to the virtual character based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head and the player action data .
A step of determining whether or not the scene interruption condition is satisfied based on the specified player action of the player and the interruption condition data, and
A step of interrupting the execution of the first scene and starting the second scene when it is determined that the scene interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of any one of the series of first actions.
A game processing method that includes. Scene data related to each of a plurality of game scenes constituting a game scenario by being executed by one or a plurality of computer processors, player action data for specifying a player action that can be taken by a player, and the game. A game processing program for processing the game using the parameters related to the above and the interruption condition data that defines the scene interruption condition.
The plurality of game scenes constituting the scenario of the game include a plurality of branchable actions executed by the virtual character , and a series of first actions in which the destination action is determined according to the migration conditions related to the parameters . A first scene including an action and a series of second actions including a plurality of branchable actions executed by the virtual character and a destination action is determined according to a migration condition related to the parameter . Including 2 scenes
The scene data includes a plurality of first action data for identifying the series of first actions.
The scene interruption condition includes at least one of the player performing the same player action a predetermined number of times or more and the player performing a player action on a predetermined portion of the virtual character a predetermined number of times or more.
To the one or more computer processors
A step of causing the virtual character to execute the series of first actions based on each of the plurality of first action data in the first scene.
A step of identifying the player's player action with respect to the virtual character based on the detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head and the player action data .
A step of determining whether or not the scene interruption condition is satisfied based on the specified player action of the player and the interruption condition data, and
A step of interrupting the execution of the first scene and starting the second scene when it is determined that the scene interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of any one of the series of first actions.
A game processing program that executes.