JP7059483B1 - Game system, action sequence notification method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system or the like capable of more appropriately notifying the action order of each character in a game. SOLUTION: In a game server of a game system, a determination unit 241 determines an action order of a plurality of characters before the start of each turn. The generation unit 245 generates a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a play screen of the field in which the character images are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. The action control unit 242 controls each character in order according to the action order after the start of the current turn. The behavior of the ally character is controlled according to the action content, and when the enemy character's turn is reached, the action of the enemy character is controlled according to the action content based on the predetermined battle logic. [Selection diagram] FIG. 4

Description

The present invention relates to a game system capable of more appropriately notifying the action order of each character, an action order notification method, and a program.

In recent years, users have become able to play various games using terminal devices such as personal computers and smartphones. For example, in a role-playing game (RPG), a user operates an ally character (main character, etc.) and moves it on the map to defeat the enemy character encountered or collect essential items. , Grow your ally character. Then, as the ally character grows, it becomes possible to defeat stronger enemy characters (boss characters, etc.), and finally, by defeating the ultimate enemy character (last boss character, etc.), all the tasks in the game. Can be solved.

In addition, some simulation games (SLG; SimuLation Game) require higher strategicity when a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other. For example, it is a type of simulation game in which a plurality of ally characters (friend units) and a plurality of enemy characters (enemy units) are moved in a field divided into a plurality of squares to play against each other.
In such a simulation game, for example, the user becomes the commander of the ally unit, instructs each ally character to take actions including moving to another square, and plays the ally character as if it were shogi or chess. It is required to take advantage of the formation and defeat the enemy characters.
Therefore, if the user can grasp the action order of each character at the time of battle, it is possible to formulate a more effective strategy.

For example, Cited Document 1 discloses a technique for displaying the action order of each character on the execution screen of a game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 of Cited Document 1, an action order display unit 43 is provided above the game execution screen 40. Then, by displaying the icons 43a to 43c on the action order display unit 43, the user can grasp the action order of the characters 42a to 42c corresponding to the display.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2021-49081

However, in the technique disclosed in Cited Document 1 described above, the icons are arranged at positions away from each character. In other words, since the icons are arranged at positions away from each character that the user is paying attention to during the battle, it is necessary to compare the icons with the characters, and in reality it is difficult to grasp the action order of each character. There were many users.
Especially in a simulation game, the positional relationship between the ally character and the enemy character is important, and the user will make a strategy by paying close attention to each character in the field. There was a problem that the user's thinking was interrupted.
In addition, when playing against an enemy unit that contains multiple enemy characters of the same type, there is also the problem that it is not possible to grasp which enemy character is in which order among the enemy characters of the same type from the icon. rice field.

From such an actual situation, there has been a demand for a technique capable of more appropriately notifying the action order of each character in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, an action order notification method, and a program capable of more appropriately notifying the action order of each character in a game. ..

The game system according to the present invention is
A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. It is a game system that advances a game in which an enemy character belonging to the above-mentioned enemy unit is played against each other.
Before the start of each turn, a decision unit that determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters,
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Department and
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. An action control unit that controls the behavior of the ally character according to the content and controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on the predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached.
It is characterized by having.

According to the present invention, it is possible to more appropriately notify the action order of each character in the game.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for explaining a field in a battle game. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the outline structure of the typical information processing apparatus which realizes a game server and the like. It is a block diagram which shows the outline structure of the game server which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of character management information. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a match management information. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a play screen. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification image whose shape differs depending on the action order, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification image defined for a character whose action is completed. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification image having a different color according to the action order, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification image having a different pattern according to the action order, (c). ) Is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification image in which the rotation speed differs depending on the action order. It is a block diagram which shows the outline structure of the user terminal which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating how a user instructs a ally character's action on a play screen. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the game management information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the battle process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating how the display form of the mass position in which a character is located is changed according to a recommended operation.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, a game that controls a battle game (as an example, a simulation game in which multiple ally characters and multiple enemy characters are played in a turn system) executed using a personal computer, a smartphone, or the like. An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the system will be described, but in addition to this, for example, when controlling a competitive game executed by using an information processing device such as a game device or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). , Similarly, the present invention can be applied.
That is, the embodiments described below are for illustration purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art can adopt embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, but these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

(overall structure)
As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured by connecting a game server 200 and a user terminal 300 so as to be communicable via the Internet 900.
Although simplified in the figure, it is assumed that a large number of user terminals 300 exist depending on the user to be used.

The game server 200 is, for example, a server device (computer for a server) or the like, and communicates with a user terminal 300 to play a battle game (for example, a simulation game in which a plurality of ally characters and a plurality of enemy characters are played against each other in a turn system. ) To control the progress.
Specifically, in the battle game controlled by the game server 200, as shown in FIG. 2, each character (friendly character MC1, MC2, enemy character TC1, TC2) divided into a friendly unit MU and an enemy unit TU is used. Arranged in the field FD divided into multiple mass MSs, in a turn system in which each character acts in order, the ally characters MC1 and MC2 belonging to the ally unit MU and the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 belonging to the enemy unit TU It is a game to play against.
In addition, "to act as a whole" means, for example, that all the characters that can act according to the quickness of each character are acted in a state where the ally characters MC1 and MC2 and the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 are mixed. Is to let.
Further, the "turn system" is, for example, to end one turn by "acting all the way" and repeat this turn.
When the order of any of the ally characters MC1 and MC2 comes around, the user instructs the action content for the ally character MC1 and the like, and either one of the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 (or both enemy characters TC1). , TC2). For example, in the order of the ally character MC1, the user moves the ally character MC1 two squares ahead and instructs the enemy character TC1 to attack the enemy character TC1 with a special attack. On the other hand, in any of the order of the enemy characters TC1 and TC2, the enemy character TC1 or the like that has moved according to the calculation result plays against any of the ally characters MC1 and MC2 (or both ally characters MC1 and MC2). It will be. Then, when the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 are annihilated, the ally unit MU side wins, and the item and the experience value added to the ally characters MC1 and MC2 are obtained.

Returning to FIG. 1, the user terminal 300 is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, or the like, and advances a battle game while accessing the game server 200 via the Internet 900.
For example, the user terminal 300 displays a battle screen as shown in FIG. 2 described above, and when any of the ally characters MC1 and MC2 turns around during the turn, the user terminal 300 responds to an operation from the user. Then, the action content for the ally character MC1 or the like is accepted. Note that the broadcast image CR is displayed in each square (each square position) in which each character is located, and as will be described later, the action order of each character is recognized by the difference in the display mode of each broadcast image CR. It is possible.
In FIG. 2, the notification image CR is displayed at the feet (mass position) of each character as the role of the cursor indicating the current position, but the notification image CR is not limited to such feet, and the notification image CR is displayed for each character. It may be displayed overhead or around the waist, or the broadcast image CR may be superimposed on each character and displayed.
Further, in FIG. 2, the broadcast image CR is displayed in a ring shape (a flat ring shape having protrusions), but the broadcast image CR is not limited to such a ring shape, and is not limited to such a ring shape, but has another shape (as an example). , Flat triangular shape, square shape, etc., three-dimensional triangular shape, square shape, etc.).

(Outline configuration of information processing equipment)
A typical information processing device 400 in which the game server 200 and the user terminal 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention are realized will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing apparatus 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 401, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 402, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 403, a storage device 404, and a display device 405. It includes a communication device 406 and an operation device 407.

The CPU 401 controls the operation of the entire information processing apparatus 400, is connected to each component, and exchanges control signals and data.

An IPL (Initial Program Loader) executed immediately after the power is turned on is recorded in the ROM 402, and when this is executed, a predetermined program is read into the RAM 403 and the CPU 401 starts executing the program.

The RAM 403 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and holds programs and data read from the storage device 404, and other data necessary for communication.

The storage device 404 is an SSD (Solid State Drive), a hard disk, or the like, and stores various data. For example, the storage device 404 stores operating system programs, various applications, accompanying data, and the like necessary for controlling the operation of the entire information processing apparatus 400.

The display device 405 includes, for example, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) for storing image information to be displayed on the display device, and image processing for processing the image information. It is composed of parts and parts. The image processing unit processes the data read from the storage device 404 and the data processed by the CPU 401, and then stores the data in the VRAM to generate image information.

The communication device 406 performs wireless communication by using a mobile communication network, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or the like. The communication device 406 may perform wired communication using a wired LAN or the like.

The operation device 407 is a touch screen, a touch pad, a button, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like, and accepts user operations. It should be noted that the user's operation may be accepted by voice.

Hereinafter, the configuration and the like of the game server 200 realized in the information processing apparatus 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9. When the power of the information processing apparatus 400 is turned on, a program for functioning as the game server 200 is executed, and the game server 200 according to the present embodiment is realized.

(Outline configuration of game server)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline configuration of the game server 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the game server 200 includes a receiving unit 210, a transmitting unit 220, a storage unit 230, and a control unit 240, and supports the user terminal 300 to execute a battle game.

The receiving unit 210 receives various information sent from the user terminal 300 or the like via the Internet 900.
For example, the receiving unit 210 receives various operation information sent from the user terminal 300 during the battle game. The operation information includes action contents including movement instructed by the user to the ally character (as an example, the ally character is moved two squares ahead and the enemy character is attacked by a special attack). There is.
The communication device 406 and the like described above can function as such a receiving unit 210.

The transmission unit 220 transmits various information to the user terminal 300 and the like via the Internet 900.
For example, the transmission unit 220 transmits an image in which the ally character acts according to the operation information, the action result thereof, an image in which the enemy character acts, the action result, and the like to the user terminal 300.
In addition, when the user terminal 300 generates the image of the action of the ally character or the enemy character without sending the image of the action from the game server 200, the transmission unit 220 sends the action result or the like to the user terminal 300. You may send it.
The communication device 406 and the like described above can function as such a transmission unit 220.

The storage unit 230 stores various information necessary for the progress of the battle game. For example, the storage unit 230 stores character management information 231 and battle management information 232 and the like.

The character management information 231 is information about each ally character organized in the ally unit and each enemy character organized in the enemy unit. The character management information 231 includes information as shown in FIG. 5 as an example.
That is, the character management information 231 includes the character ID 231a, the type 231b, the level value 231c, the ability value 231d, the life value 231e, the special attack 231f, and the like.
The type 231b represents the type of an ally (friend character) or an enemy (enemy character).
The level value 231c is a value indicating the degree of growth of the character. For example, in the case of a ally character, it increases according to the accumulation of experience points and the like that can be obtained when the ally unit side wins in a battle.
Further, the ability value 231d is, for example, a value of attack power, defense power, quickness, and the like. As the ability value 231d, for example, a value corresponding to the level value 231c is appropriately determined.
Further, the life value 231e is the life value of the character, and is copied to the battle management information 232 (remaining life value 232c described later) at the start of the battle.
The special attack 231f represents the content of the special attack that the character can activate and the attack power thereof.

Returning to FIG. 4, the battle management information 232 is information for managing the situation of each character during the battle. The match management information 232 includes information as shown in FIG. 6 as an example.
That is, the battle management information 232 includes the character ID 232a, the action order 232b, the remaining life value 232c, the mass position 232d, and the like.
The action order 232b represents the order in which each character acts during the battle. As an example, during the turn, the characters act in ascending order of the value of the action sequence 232b.
Further, the remaining life value 232c is the remaining life value of the character, and the value of the life value 231e of the character management information 231 described above is copied at the start of the battle, and decreases when attacked by the opponent during the battle. do. Then, when the value of the remaining life value 232c becomes zero, the character becomes incapacitated.
The square position 232d indicates the current position of the character during the match.

In addition to this, the storage unit 230 stores various information necessary for the processing of the control unit 240. For example, the storage unit 230 also stores information that defines the field and information such as an image of each character.
The RAM 403, the storage device 404, and the like described above can function as such a storage unit 230.

Returning to FIG. 4, the control unit 240 controls the entire game server 200 and supports the progress of the competitive game executed by the user terminal 300.
The control unit 240 includes, for example, a determination unit 241, an action control unit 242, an update unit 243, a revision unit 244, a generation unit 245, and the like.

The determination unit 241 determines the order of actions of each character before the start of each turn during the match. For example, the determination unit 241 determines the action order by referring to the ability value 231d (as an example, quickness) of each character from the character management information 231 of FIG. 5 described above. In addition, the determination unit 241 may determine the action order by comparing the values obtained by multiplying the ability value 231d by the value of a random number (for example, a value of 0 or more and less than 1).

After the current turn starts, the action control unit 242 controls each character in order according to the action order determined by the determination unit 241. At that time, for example, when it is the turn of the ally character, the action control unit 242 waits for the operation (operation information) from the user (user terminal 300), and the ally according to the action content including the movement instructed by the operation from the user. Control the behavior of the character. Further, when it comes to the order of the enemy characters, the action control unit 242 controls the actions of the enemy characters according to the action contents calculated by the predetermined battle logic.
Specifically, when the action content to the ally character instructed by the user is "move to the front two squares and attack the enemy character with a special attack", the action control unit 242 sets the action control unit 242. Move the ally character forward by 2 squares and attack the target enemy character with a special attack. Further, when the action content for the enemy character calculated based on the battle logic is "attack from the spot to the ally character by a normal attack", the action control unit 242 moves the enemy character. Instead, attack the target ally character with a normal attack.

The update unit 243 updates each parameter and each mass position stored in the storage unit 230 according to the action result of each character controlled by the action control unit 242.
For example, when the action control unit 242 moves an ally character and attacks an enemy character with a special attack, the update unit 243 uses the battle management information 232 of FIG. 6 described above to indicate that the attacked enemy character has been attacked. The value corresponding to the attack power of the special attack is subtracted from the remaining life value 232c, and the square position 232d of the ally character who made the attack is updated to the square position of the destination.

The revision unit 244 revise the action order to a new action order excluding the already-acted characters each time the current turn is started and each character finishes the action in turn.
For example, when the action of the character whose action order 232b is "1" (character whose character ID 232a is "PT005") in the battle management information 232 of FIG. 6 described above is completed, the revision unit 244 changes the action order 232b of that character. Change to "-" (indicating that the action has been completed in the current turn), and subtract 1 from each value of the action sequence 232b of the remaining characters. That is, the revision unit 244 raises the action order of each character before the action by one.

The generation unit 245 generates a play screen of a field in which a notification image showing the current position and a corresponding character image are arranged at the mass position of each character. At that time, the generation unit 245 generates each of the broadcast images in a different display form according to the action order.
Specifically, the generation unit 245 generates the play screen PG as shown in FIG. 7. That is, the generation unit 245 arranges the ally characters MC1 and MC2 and the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 at each square position 232d of the battle management information 232, and displays the display form according to the action order 232b of the battle management information 232. A play screen PG in which the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 and the like are arranged is generated.
In the following, "PT003", "PT005", "EM018", and "EM024" in the character ID 232a of the battle management information 232 shown in FIG. 6 are shown in FIG. 7, the ally character MC2 and the ally character MC1,. The case corresponding to the enemy character TC1 and the enemy character TC2 will be described as an example.
That is, the broadcast image CR1 of the ally character MC1 (PT005) whose action sequence 232b of the battle management information 232 is "1", the broadcast image CR2 of the enemy character TC1 (EM018) whose action sequence 232b is "2", and the action sequence 232b. The broadcast image CR3 of the enemy character TC2 (EM024) of "3" and the broadcast image CR4 of the ally character MC2 (PT003) whose action order 232b is "4" are different from each other.
Also in FIG. 7, the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 are displayed at the feet (mass position) of each character as the role of the cursor indicating the current position, but the notification images CR1 to CR4 are not limited to such feet. CR4 may be displayed overhead or around the waist of each character, or the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 may be superimposed on each character and displayed.
Further, also in FIG. 7 (the same applies to FIGS. 8A and 9A to 9C described later), the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 are displayed in a ring shape (a flat ring shape having protrusions). However, the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 are not limited to such a ring shape, but have other shapes (for example, a flat triangular shape, a square shape, etc., a three-dimensional triangular shape, a square shape, etc.). May be good.

More specifically, the generation unit 245 has different shapes of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 according to the order of actions, as shown in FIG. 8A. The uninterrupted shape of the notification image CR1 indicates the beginning of the action order, and the notification image CR2, the notification image CR3, and the notification image CR4 indicate that the action order becomes later as the interruption increases. ing.
Further, the generation unit 245 may generate and arrange the notification image CR5 in which only the protrusions are left, as shown in FIG. 8B, at the mass position of the character that has finished the action, or the notification image may be generated. It may be completely erased. The shape of the broadcast image CR5 shown in FIG. 8B is also an example, and may be another shape or the like.

Note that the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 shown in FIG. 8A are examples, and each broadcast image may be generated in another display mode.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the generation unit 245 may change the colors of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 according to the order of actions. The white color of the notification image CR1 indicates the beginning of the action order, and the colors of the notification image CR2, the notification image CR3, and the notification image CR4 become darker (for example, from light blue to dark blue or light red). From to dark red, etc.), it indicates that the order of action comes later.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the generation unit 245 may have different patterns of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 according to the order of actions. The no pattern of the notification image CR1 indicates the beginning of the action order, and the notification image CR2, the notification image CR3, and the notification image CR4 have many patterns (for example, the number of pattern lines increases, etc.). ), It shows that the action sequence comes later.
In addition to this, as shown in FIG. 9C, the generation unit 245 may make the rotation speeds of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 different according to the order of actions. The notification image CR1 having the fastest rotation speed indicates the beginning of the action order, and the rotation speed becomes slower with the notification image CR2, the notification image CR3, and the notification image CR4 (as an example, the notification image CR4 stops). ), It shows that the order of actions comes later.

In addition to this, the control unit 240 generates various information necessary for reproducing the BGM, sound effects, etc. during the battle in the user terminal 300, and the generated various information is transmitted to the user terminal 300 through the transmission unit 220. It also processes sending.
The CPU 401 and the like described above can function as a control unit 240 having such a configuration.

Hereinafter, the configuration and the like of the user terminal 300 realized in the above-mentioned information processing apparatus 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. When the power is turned on to the information processing apparatus 400, a program for functioning as the user terminal 300 is executed, and the user terminal 300 according to the present embodiment is realized.

(Overview configuration of user terminal)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline configuration of the user terminal 300 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the user terminal 300 includes an operation reception unit 310, a transmission / reception unit 320, a storage unit 330, a control unit 340, and a display unit 350, and, for example, fights while appropriately communicating with the game server 200. Progress the game.

The operation reception unit 310 receives various operations from the user. For example, the operation receiving unit 310 receives an operation from the user based on the information obtained from the mouse, the touch screen, or the like.
Specifically, the operation reception unit 310 receives the operation content including the movement with respect to the ally character MC1 when the display unit 350, which will be described later, displays the play screen PG as shown in FIG. For example, the operation receiving unit 310 accepts a moving destination square position selected from each square position SE indicating the movable range of the ally character MC1, and also receives the content of an attack or the like from the button BT.
The above-mentioned operation device 407 or the like can function as such an operation reception unit 310.

Returning to FIG. 10, the transmission / reception unit 320 accesses the game server 200 via the Internet 900, and transmits / receives information necessary for the progress of the competitive game.
For example, when a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other, the transmission / reception unit 320 receives an image, an action result, or the like in which each character acts, which is transmitted from the game server 200.
Further, the transmission / reception unit 320 transmits the action content (operation information) including the movement for the ally character received by the operation reception unit 310 to the game server 200.
The above-mentioned communication device 406 or the like can function as such a transmission / reception unit 320.

The storage unit 330 stores, for example, game management information 331 and the like.

As shown in FIG. 12, the game management information 331 includes, for example, a character ID 331a, an action sequence 331b, a remaining life value 331c, a mass position 331d, and the like. That is, the same information as the battle management information 232 in FIG. 6 described above is also managed on the user terminal 300 side.
As will be described later, the information stored in the game management information 331 is appropriately synchronized with the battle management information 232 stored on the game server 200 side.

In addition to this, the storage unit 330 also stores image data and the like of each character (friendly character, enemy character, etc.) in the battle game.
The above-mentioned storage device 404 or the like can function as such a storage unit 330.

Returning to FIG. 10, the control unit 340 controls the entire user terminal 300. The control unit 340 includes, for example, a game progress unit 341, a screen generation unit 342, and the like.

The game progress unit 341 advances the battle game according to the user's operation or the like received by the operation reception unit 310. For example, when a battle between a ally character and an enemy character is started, the game progress unit 341 causes the ally character to act according to the action content including the movement received by the operation reception unit 310, and the transmission / reception unit 320. The enemy character is made to act according to the action content of the enemy character received in.
Further, the game progress unit 341 transmits / receives data to / from the game server 200 through the transmission / reception unit 320, and for example, the information managed by the game management information 331 and the information managed by the battle management information 232 are exchanged. Synchronize.

The screen generation unit 342 generates a play screen of the battle game. For example, when the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is started, the screen generation unit 342 cooperates with the game server 200 to generate the play screen PG shown in FIG. 11 or the like described above. The screen generation unit 342 may generate a play screen only on the user terminal 300 side based on the action content for the ally character, the action content for the enemy object, and the like.

In addition to this, the control unit 340 appropriately executes various processes necessary for the progress of the battle game.
The CPU 401 and the like described above can function as a control unit 340 having such a configuration.

The display unit 350 displays the play screen or the like generated by the screen generation unit 342. For example, the display unit 350 displays the play screen PG and the like shown in FIG. 11 and the like described above.
The display device 405 and the like described above can function as such a display unit 350.

(Operation of game server)
Hereinafter, the operation of the game server 200 having the configuration as shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The game server 200 controls the overall progress of the battle game executed by the user terminal 300, and the most characteristic battle process among them will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the battle process according to the present embodiment. This battle process is executed when the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is started.

First, the game server 200 starts the current turn (step S11).
For example, the control unit 240 generates a play screen in which the ally character and the enemy character are arranged at the current square position in the field (at the time of disclosure of the battle, the initial square position).

The game server 200 determines the order of actions (step S12).
That is, the control unit 240 (determination unit 241) determines the action order of each character. For example, the determination unit 241 determines the action order by referring to the ability value 231d of each character from the character management information 231 of FIG. 5 described above. In addition, the determination unit 241 may determine the action order by comparing the values obtained by multiplying the ability value 231d by the value of a random number.
In addition, this step S12 and the above-mentioned step S11 may be replaced. That is, the order of actions may be determined before the start of the current turn.

The game server 200 generates a broadcast image or the like (step S13).
That is, the control unit 240 (generation unit 245) determines the action order of each character.
Then, each of the broadcast images to be arranged at the square position of each character is generated in a different display form according to the action order.
For example, the control unit 240 generates the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 and the like as shown in FIG. 7 described above. More specifically, the control unit 240 has different shapes of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 according to the order of actions, as shown in FIG. 8A described above.
Note that the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 shown in FIG. 8A are examples, and each broadcast image may be generated in another display mode.
For example, the control unit 240 may change the colors of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 according to the order of actions as shown in FIG. 9 (a) described above, and also show in FIG. 9 (b) described above. As shown in FIG. 9C, the patterns of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 may be different depending on the action order, and further, as shown in FIG. 9C described above, the rotation speeds of the broadcast images CR1 to CR4 may be changed to the action order. It may be different depending on it.

The game server 200 controls the behavior of the character whose turn has arrived (step S14).
That is, the control unit 240 (behavior control unit 242) sequentially controls each character according to the action order determined in step S12 or the like. At that time, for example, when it is the turn of the ally character, the control unit 240 waits for the operation (operation information) from the user (user terminal 300), and the ally character according to the action content including the movement instructed by the operation from the user. Control your behavior. Further, when it comes to the order of the enemy characters, the control unit 240 controls the actions of the enemy characters according to the action contents calculated by the predetermined battle logic.
Specifically, in the play screen PG shown in FIG. 7 described above, the action content for the ally character MC1 instructed by the user "moves two squares ahead and attacks the enemy character TC1 with a special attack. , The control unit 240 moves the ally character MC1 forward by 2 squares and attacks the target enemy character TC1 with a special attack. Further, when the action content to the enemy character TC1 calculated based on the battle logic is "attack from the spot to the ally character MC1 by a normal attack", the control unit 240 controls the enemy character TC1. Attack the target ally character MC1 with a normal attack without moving it.

The game server 200 determines whether or not any of the units has been wiped out (step S15).
That is, the control unit 240 (update unit 243) updates the parameters according to the action result of the character whose action was controlled in step S14 above (as an example, the remaining life value 232c of the battle management information 232 shown in FIG. 6 and the like. ) To determine if a friendly or enemy unit has been wiped out.
When the game server 200 determines that any of the units has been completely destroyed (step S15; Yes), the game server 200 proceeds to step S18, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that none of the units have been completely destroyed (step S15; No), the game server 200 determines whether or not the current turn has ended (step S16).
When the game server 200 determines that the current turn has ended (step S16; Yes), the game server 200 returns the process to step S11 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current turn has not ended (step S16; No), the game server 200 revise the action order (step S17).
That is, the control unit 240 (revision unit 244) revise the action order to a new action order excluding the character who finished the action in step S14 described above.
For example, in the battle management information 232 of FIG. 6 described above, the action of the character whose action order 232b is “1” (the character ID 232a is the character “PT005” and the ally character MC1 in the play screen PG of FIG. 7) is completed. In this case, the control unit 240 changes the action order 232b of the character to "-" and subtracts 1 from the value of the action order 232b of the remaining characters. That is, the control unit 240 raises the action order of each character before the action by one.

Then, the game server 200 returns the process to step S13 described above.

Further, when it is determined in step S15 described above that any unit has been completely destroyed (step S15; Yes), the game server 200 determines whether or not the ally unit has won (step S18).
That is, the control unit 240 determines whether or not the enemy unit has been wiped out and the ally unit has won.

When the game server 200 determines that the ally unit has not won (step S18; No), the game server 200 ends the battle process as it is.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ally unit has won (step S18; Yes), the game server 200 grants an item or an experience value (step S19).
That is, the control unit 240 grants an item to the user and adds an experience value to the ally unit belonging to the ally unit as the ally unit wins.

In such a battle process, the game server 200 will generate a play screen PG as shown in FIG. 7 described above. In this play screen PG, each of the broadcast images (notification images CR1 to CR4) of each character (friendly characters MC1 and MC2 and enemy characters TC1 and TC2) is generated in different display forms according to the action order. There is.
Therefore, the user can recognize in what order each character starts the action from the difference in the display form of the broadcast image corresponding to each character, and the instruction of the action to each ally character becomes more appropriate.
Especially in a simulation game where the positional relationship between the ally character and the enemy character is important, the action order of each character can be recognized without taking the line of sight from the field, so the user's thinking is interrupted in the process of making a strategy. Can be prevented.
Moreover, even in a battle with an enemy unit containing a plurality of enemy characters TC1 and TC2 of the same type, the user can accurately recognize the action order of each character due to the difference in the display form of the broadcast images CR2 and CR3. can.

As a result, it is possible to more appropriately notify the action order of each character in the game.

(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, the case where the display mode of the broadcast image is changed according to the order of actions has been described, but the display mode of the predetermined image may be changed as appropriate according to other information. For example, not only the notification image having a different display mode according to the action order is generated, but also the display mode of the mass position is changed according to the recommended action of the ally character (recommended action described below).

That is, the control unit 240 of the game server 200 further includes a selection unit that selects a recommended action that the ally character should take according to the progress of the game, and the generation unit 245 starts the current turn and the ally character. In the order of, the display mode of the mass position where the ally character is located may be changed according to the recommended action selected by the selection unit before the user instructs the action content.
Specifically, when the selection unit selects the recommended action of the ally character as an active action (for example, attack, movement of the enemy team, etc.), the generation unit 245 determines the square of the ally character MC1 as shown in FIG. By displaying the position MSP in a warm color (red as an example), it is suggested to the user that the ally character MC1 behaves more positively.
Further, when the selection unit selects the recommended action of the ally character as a passive action (defense, retreat, etc. as an example), the generation unit 245 sets the mass position MSP of the ally character MC1 to a cold color (blue as an example). By displaying at, it is suggested to the user that the ally character MC1 behaves more passively.
In addition to this, when the selection unit selects the recommended action of the ally character as the standby action, the generation unit 245 frequently uses the mass position MSP of the ally character MC1 in a camouflage color (for example, in the lower body of the ally character). It may be displayed in a camouflage color (camouflage color using the same color) to make the mass position or the like inconspicuous and make it difficult to move the ally character to encourage standby.

In these cases, since the display mode of the mass position is different according to the recommended action, it is possible to suggest to the user an action suitable for the ally character according to the action order.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the display mode of the broadcast image is uniformly different according to the action order regardless of the level value of the ally character, but the broadcast image having a different display mode according to the action order is described. At the time of generation, the display form may be changed to a different degree according to the level value of the ally character.

For example, as the level value of the ally character increases, the generation unit 245 reduces the degree of difference in the display form and makes it difficult to understand the action order. In addition to this, when the level value of the ally character exceeds the specified value, the generation unit 245 may change the display form only for the notification image of the ally character or the notification image of the enemy character.

In these cases, it is possible to encourage the user to improve by notifying the action order of each character in an easy-to-understand manner at the beginning of playing the game, and after the middle stage of playing the game, the action order of each character can be understood. Difficult notification can encourage users to develop their own strategies.

In the above embodiment, the control unit 240 of the game server 200 includes a determination unit 241, an action control unit 242, a generation unit 245, and the like, and the game server 200 determines the action order of a plurality of characters. The case of generating a notification image or the like having a different display form according to the action order and controlling each character in order according to the action order has been described, but the control unit 340 of the user terminal 300 has described these cases. A determination unit 241, an action control unit 242, a generation unit 245, and the like may be provided, and the processing of the game server 200 may be performed on the user terminal 300 side. On the contrary, the game server 200 may process the user terminal 300.

In the above embodiment, the battle game in the simulation game has been described as an example, but the battle game in the role-playing game can also be appropriately applied.
That is, in the role-playing game, even when the ally unit and the enemy unit are played against each other in a turn-based manner, the action order of each character in the game can be more appropriately notified in the same manner as described above.

In the above embodiment, a case where a dedicated game server 200 or a user terminal 300 is used has been described, but an operation program that defines the operation of the game server 200 or the user terminal 300 is provided as an existing personal computer, an information terminal device, or the like. It is also possible to make the personal computer function as a game server 200 or a user terminal 300 by applying the above.

Further, the distribution method of such a program is arbitrary, and for example, a computer-readable CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), memory card, etc. can be read. It may be stored in a recording medium and distributed, or may be distributed via a communication network such as the Internet.

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In the game system according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of characters divided into an ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the plurality of characters are made to act in order. It is a game system that advances a game in which an ally character belonging to an ally unit and an enemy character belonging to an enemy unit play against each other in a turn system, and is provided with a determination unit, a generation unit, and an action control unit.

The decision unit determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters before the start of each turn. The generation unit generates a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a play screen of the field in which the corresponding character image is arranged at each square position in the field where a plurality of characters are located. For example, when generating a notification image, the generation unit generates a notification image having a different shape according to the action order, a notification image having a different pattern according to the action order, and a notification having different colors according to the action order. An image is generated, or a broadcast image having a different rotation speed according to the action order is generated. Then, after the current turn starts, the action control unit controls a plurality of characters in order according to the action order, and when it becomes the turn of the ally character, the movement instructed by the user who can visually recognize the broadcast image. The action of the ally character is controlled according to the action content including the above, and when the order of the enemy character is reached, the action of the enemy character is controlled according to the action content based on the predetermined battle logic.
Therefore, the user can recognize in what order each character starts the action from the difference in the display form of the broadcast image corresponding to each character, and the instruction of the action to each ally character becomes more appropriate.
Especially in a simulation game where the positional relationship between the ally character and the enemy character is important, the action order of each character can be recognized without taking the line of sight from the field, so the user's thinking is interrupted in the process of making a strategy. Can be prevented.
Moreover, even in a battle with an enemy unit containing a plurality of enemy characters of the same type, the user can accurately recognize the action order of each character due to the difference in the display form of the notification image.

As a result, it is possible to more appropriately notify the action order of each character in the game.

Further, the game system stores the parameters set for the plurality of characters, the storage unit for storing each mass position, and the storage unit according to the action result of each of the plurality of characters controlled by the action control unit. An update unit for updating each stored parameter and each mass position may be further provided.
In this case, every time any character acts, the parameter and the mass position can be updated according to the action result of that character.

In addition, the game system further includes a revision section that revise the action order to a new action order excluding the already-acted characters each time the current turn is started and a plurality of characters finish their actions in order. When the action order is revised by the revision unit, the generation unit generates a notification image corresponding to the character that has already acted in a predetermined display form indicating the completion of the action, and the generation unit generates a notification image corresponding to the character before the action. It may be generated in a display form according to the revised action order.
In this case, even after the action of any of the characters is completed, the user can easily distinguish between the character that has been acted and the character before the action, and the user can change the action order of the character before the action after the action. Can be recognized by.

Further, in the game system, the generation unit may generate a notification image in which at least one of the shape, the pattern, and the color is different depending on the order of actions.
In this case, the action order is not easily expressed by numbers or the like, but the action order is expressed by the difference in the shape, pattern, and / or color of the notification image, so that the action of each character is not impaired in the world view in the game. The order can be notified.

Further, in the game system, the generation unit may generate a notification image having a different rotation speed according to the order of actions.
In this case as well, the action order is not easily expressed by numbers or the like, but the action order is expressed by the difference in the speed of the rotating notification image. Therefore, the action order of each character should be notified without impairing the world view in the game. Can be done.

In addition, the game system further includes a selection unit that selects recommended actions that the ally character should take according to the progress of the game, and the generation unit starts the current turn and becomes the turn of the ally character. Before the user instructs the action content, the display mode of the mass position where the ally character is located may be changed according to the recommended action selected by the selection unit. For example, when the selection unit selects a positive action (for example, attack, movement of enemy team, etc.), the generation unit displays the mass position in warm colors (for example, red) to the ally character. Suggest to the user to act more positively. On the other hand, when the selection unit selects a passive action (defense, retreat, etc., for example), the generation unit displays the mass position in cool colors (blue, for example) to the ally character. Suggest to the user to act more passively. In addition to this, when the selection unit selects the standby action, the generation unit displays the mass position in camouflage color (for example, camouflage color using the color often used in the lower body of the ally character). , The mass position, etc. may be made inconspicuous, and the ally character may be made difficult to move, thereby encouraging standby.
In this case, since the display mode of the mass position is different depending on the recommended action, it is possible to suggest the action suitable for the ally character to the user.

Further, in the above game system, when the generation unit generates a notification image having a different display form according to the action order, the generation unit may change the degree to which the display form is different according to the level value of the ally character. good.
For example, as the level value of the ally character increases, the generation unit reduces the degree to which the display form of the broadcast image differs, making it difficult to understand the action order. In addition to this, when the level value of the ally character exceeds the specified value, the generation unit may change the display form only for the notification image of the ally character or the notification image of the enemy character.
In this case, it is possible to encourage the user to improve by notifying the action order of each character in an easy-to-understand manner at the beginning of playing the game, and it is difficult to understand the action order of each character after the middle stage of playing the game considerably. By notifying, the user can be encouraged to make a strategy by himself / herself.

In the notification method according to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of characters divided into an ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the plurality of characters are made to act in order. It is an action order notification method in a game system that advances a game in which a ally character belonging to a ally unit and an enemy character belonging to an enemy unit are played against each other in a turn system, and includes a determination step, a generation step, and an action control step. ing.

That is, the action order notification method according to the second viewpoint can more appropriately notify the action order of each character in the game, as in the game system according to the first viewpoint.

In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of characters divided into an ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the plurality of characters are made to act in order in a turn. In the system, a computer that advances a game in which an ally character belonging to an ally unit and an enemy character belonging to an enemy unit play against each other is made to function as a determination unit, a generation unit, and an action control unit.

That is, the program according to the third aspect can more appropriately notify the action order of each character in the game, similarly to the game system according to the first aspect.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, an action order notification method, and a program capable of more appropriately notifying the action order of each character in a game.

100 Game system 200 Game server 210 Reception unit 220 Transmission unit 230 Storage unit 231 Character management information 232 Battle management information 240 Control unit 241 Decision unit 242 Behavior control unit 243 Update unit 244 Revision unit 245 Generation unit 300 User terminal 310 Operation reception unit 320 Transmission / reception unit 330 Storage unit 331 Game management information 340 Control unit 341 Game progress unit 342 Screen generation unit 350 Display unit 400 Information processing device 401 CPU
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404 Storage device 405 Display device 406 Communication device 407 Operation device 900 Internet

Claims (10)

A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. It is a game system that advances a game in which an enemy character belonging to the above-mentioned enemy unit is played against each other.
Before the start of each turn, a decision unit that determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters,
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Department and
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. An action control unit that controls the behavior of the ally character according to the content and controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on the predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached.
It is equipped with a selection unit that selects recommended actions that the ally character should take according to the progress of the game.
When the current turn is started and the turn of the ally character is reached, the generation unit sets the display mode of the square position where the ally character is located before the user instructs the action content. Different according to the selected recommended behavior,
A game system featuring that . A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. It is a game system that advances a game in which an enemy character belonging to the above-mentioned enemy unit is played against each other.
Before the start of each turn, a decision unit that determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters,
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Department and
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. A behavior control unit that controls the behavior of the ally character according to the content and controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on a predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached is provided.
When the generation unit generates the broadcast image having a different display form according to the action order, the generation unit changes the degree to which the display form is different according to the level value of the ally character.
A game system featuring that. A storage unit that stores each parameter set for the plurality of characters and each mass position, respectively.
It further includes an update unit for updating each parameter and each mass position stored in the storage unit according to the action result of each of the plurality of characters controlled by the action control unit.
The game system according to claim 1 or 2 . Each time the current turn is started and the plurality of characters finish their actions in order, the action order is further provided with a revision part for revising the action order to a new action order excluding the already-acted characters.
When the action order is revised by the revision unit, the generation unit generates the notification image corresponding to the action-completed character in a predetermined display form indicating the completion of the action, and corresponds to the character before the action. The notification image is generated in a display form according to the revised action order.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The generation unit generates the broadcast image in which at least one of a shape, a pattern, and a color is different according to the order of actions.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the game system is characterized by the above. The generation unit generates the notification image having a different rotation speed according to the action order.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the game system is characterized by the above. A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. This is an action order notification method in a game system in which a game in which a player and an enemy character belonging to the enemy unit are played against each other is advanced.
Before the start of each turn, a decision step that determines the action order of the plurality of characters, and
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Steps and
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. An action control step that controls the behavior of the ally character according to the content and controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on the predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached.
A selection step for selecting a recommended action to be taken by the ally character according to the progress of the game is provided.
In the generation step, when the current turn is started and it is the turn of the ally character, the selection step displays the display mode of the square position where the ally character is located before the user instructs the action content. Different according to the selected recommended behavior,
An action sequence notification method characterized by the fact that. A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. This is an action order notification method in a game system in which a game in which a player and an enemy character belonging to the enemy unit are played against each other is advanced.
Before the start of each turn, a decision step that determines the action order of the plurality of characters, and
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Steps and
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. It is provided with an action control step of controlling the action of the ally character according to the content and controlling the action of the enemy character according to the action content based on the predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached.
In the generation step, when the broadcast image having a different display form according to the action order is generated, the degree of the display form is changed according to the level value of the ally character.
An action sequence notification method characterized by the fact that. A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. And the computer that advances the game to play against the enemy characters belonging to the enemy unit,
A decision unit that determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters before the start of each turn,
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Department,
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. An action control unit that controls the behavior of the ally character according to the content and controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on the predetermined battle logic when the order of the enemy character is reached.
It functions as a selection unit that selects recommended actions that the ally character should take according to the progress of the game.
When the current turn is started and the turn of the ally character is reached, the generation unit sets the display mode of the square position where the ally character is located before the user instructs the action content. Different according to the selected recommended behavior,
A program characterized by making it work like this. A plurality of characters divided into a ally unit and an enemy unit are arranged in a field divided into a plurality of squares, and the ally characters belonging to the ally unit are arranged in a turn system in which the multiple characters act in order. And the computer that advances the game to play against the enemy characters belonging to the enemy unit,
A decision unit that determines the order of actions of the plurality of characters before the start of each turn,
A generation that generates a play screen of the field in which a notification image having a different display form according to the action order and a corresponding character image are arranged at each square position in the field where the plurality of characters are located. Department,
After the start of the current turn, in controlling the plurality of characters in order according to the action order, when the order of the ally characters is reached, the action including the movement instructed by the user who can see the broadcast image. The behavior of the ally character is controlled according to the content, and when the order of the enemy character is reached, it functions as an action control unit that controls the behavior of the enemy character according to the behavior content based on a predetermined battle logic.
When the generation unit generates the broadcast image having a different display form according to the action order, the generation unit changes the degree to which the display form is different according to the level value of the ally character.
A program characterized by making it work like this.

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