JP7207911B2 - Program, game system, server system and game providing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program, game system and server system.

Conventionally, games incorporating so-called instant movement have been provided in which a player is instantly moved from a first position to a second position in a game space without leaving any trace of movement.

Especially recently, a game is known in which instantaneous movement is established when there is no obstacle on the route connecting the current position of the object to the planned instantaneous movement place (for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 2011-156051

However, the game and the system for providing the game described in Patent Literature 1 have room for improvement from the viewpoint of the strategic movement of the object to be operated, such as the player character, in the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to incorporate a new strategy of movement during the game into the game, and as a result, to improve the interest of the game. It is to provide a program, a game device, and a server device that can achieve the above.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. ,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. Movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause, and
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
It has a configuration that makes the computer function as

With this configuration, the present invention can place an operation target object such as a player character, for example, in the vicinity of an enemy character locked on by the player among a plurality of enemy characters, or in the vicinity of a specific ally player character among a plurality of ally player characters. If the enemy character is not locked on, it can be instantaneously moved to a preset position according to the state such as the direction of the object to be operated and the state of operation by the player.

Therefore, the present invention can, for example, diversify attacks associated with movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other ally player characters, thereby providing new movement strategy during the game. can be incorporated into the game, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

Note that the "player's object to be operated" includes, for example, a player character or a movable object such as an item equipped to the player character that can be moved by the player character.

The "plurality of other objects" may be, for example, the player character's ally character or an enemy character such as an opponent. A "specific object" may be one or more objects, and may be a plurality of objects.

Also, the "given instruction" may be, for example, an instruction from the player or an instruction executed according to a program.

Furthermore, the "first position" is, for example, the current position of the player character in the game space, and the "second position" is the target position in the game space when teleporting. A position in the game space where the player character does not collide with a specific object (a position that is not determined to be hit by a hit check), such as a position in the vicinity of .

In addition to the above, the "instantaneous movement control process" is one of the movement controls of the player character between two points. This is movement control (traceless movement control) of the player character that is executed with continuous timing (that is, instantaneous movement) on the axis and that leaves no trace of movement in the game space.

In particular, regarding the execution of the "instantaneous movement control process", when competing with other game specifications, the competing specifications may be prioritized or the competing specifications may be cancelled.

In addition, as the "target position" of "set the target position based on the current position of the selected specific object in the game space", for example, a line connecting the player character and the specific object in the game space. Indicates a position on a line, or a coordinate position on the line and adjacent to the coordinates in the game space where the specific object is placed (assuming the position does not come into contact with the size of the specific object). However, the "target position" is preferably a position in front of the specific object.

Furthermore, "setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position" means, for example, the state of the player character (orientation, direction of movement, speed of movement, etc.) or the state of the player character. It indicates that the target position is set according to the operation status of the player operating the character, and indicates a position different from the target position set based on the current position of the specific object in the game space.

In particular, the "state of the player character" includes, for example, the player character's orientation, position, and traveling direction in the game space, as well as the player character's ability, amount of energy, item specifications, and the like.

The "player's operation status" includes, for example, the player's operation input direction, the pressing status of the operation button, and the like.

(2) In addition, the present invention is
The target position setting means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object non-selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the operation target object is operated according to the state of the operation target object or The target position is set according to the player's operation status.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide, for example, the direction in which the player character is facing, the level and ability of the player character (movement ability such as agility and the weight of the character), the type of possessed item, the direction specified by the player (player is input), input operation (type of pressed or touched button, order of multiple pressed or touched buttons, etc.), or orientation of the virtual camera that visualizes the game space Depending on the direction, you can move instantly.

Therefore, the present invention can be used, for example, to approach an enemy character while performing a remote attack in a battle game, to attack the enemy character by disturbing the movement, to secure a distance from the enemy character, to escape, etc. Various movement strategies can be easily constructed for the object to be operated.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
The target position setting means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, a position at which the operation target object is out of contact with the specific object is set as the target position. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can place the operation target object without contacting an object such as an enemy character at the target position after the instantaneous movement control process.

For example, the present invention can be placed in the vicinity of the front position of the enemy character or the position of the enemy character's weak point, or in a position that does not contact an object such as behind or in front of the ally character.

Therefore, according to the present invention, immediately after the end of movement in instantaneous movement (that is, before the start of a predetermined action after the movement of the object to be operated), the object to be operated, such as an attack from an enemy character, or another object to which the player cannot react , and after the end of the movement such as the timing of attacking the enemy character, the operation target object can take a "pause" for executing the next action.

As a result, the present invention can ensure superiority over the player and the object to be operated when executing the instantaneous movement process.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the orientation of the operation target object at the target position is controlled in the direction of the specific object. , has the configuration

With this configuration, the present invention can quickly start an action (for example, an attack) of an operation target object after a momentary movement to a specific object such as an enemy character, or an input operation for inputting the action, or a process related to the start. can be done quickly.

In particular, the present invention can control the orientation of the object to be operated in the direction of a specific object such as an enemy character or an ally character even at a position other than the front position of the enemy character or the ally character.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
When it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the direction of the operation target object at the target position is changed before the instantaneous movement control process. or the orientation of the movement direction of the operation target object.

With this configuration, the present invention can quickly start the action of the operation target object after instantaneous movement (for example, further movement) or the input operation for inputting the action, or quickly perform the process related to the start. can.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
The specific object selection means is
When an object to be attacked by the operation target object is set from among the plurality of other objects, the object to be attacked by the operation target object is selected as the specific object.

With this configuration, the present invention can control the instantaneous movement of the operation target object in conjunction with the attack of the operation target object on the specific object.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
Further functioning as the computer as display control means for displaying the imaged image in the game space on the display means,
The display control means is
It is configured to execute a display control process for displaying on the display means that the selected specific object is being selected when the specific object is selected by the specific object selection means.

With this configuration, the present invention can visualize the selected specific object, thereby improving convenience for the player.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
The target position setting means is
when a plurality of specific objects are identified by the specific object selection means, setting a target position and priority corresponding to each specific object based on the positions of the identified specific objects in the game space;
The movement control means has a configuration for executing the instantaneous movement control process of continuously moving the operation target object to each of the set target positions according to the set priority order.

With this configuration, according to the present invention, even when a plurality of specific objects are selected, the operation target object can be continuously instantaneously moved. Even in the case of collaborating with another ally character, it is possible to diversify attacks associated with movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for collaborating with other ally operation target objects.

Note that the "priority" may be, for example, an order based on the distance from the object to be operated in the game space, such as an order that is closer or farther, an order based on the ability of a specific object, such as an order in which the level of the enemy character is higher, or an order based on the player's ability. contains the ranking set by the operation of

That is, for example, the instantaneous movement control process may be executed to repeat the instantaneous movement of the operation target object in the order in which the specific object is closest to the operation target object in the game space, or in the order of the specific object's ability.

(9) In addition, the present invention is
virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual game space;
image generation means for imaging the inside of the game space with the virtual camera as a viewpoint;
functioning the computer as
The virtual camera control means
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position when the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the target position by the instantaneous movement control processing. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can cause the virtual camera to follow the operation target object even when the operation target object instantaneously moves, so that the game space can be appropriately imaged.

It should be noted that "to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position or a position close to the target position" means, for example, that the virtual camera arranged at the first position or a position close to the first position is moved to the target position or the position close to the first position. switching to a virtual camera at a position close to the target position (switching from an image in the game space based on the first position to an image in the game space based on the target position); From a position close to a position to a target position or a position close to the target position, along a movement trajectory (for example, a line connecting the first position and the target position) that is formed in advance in the game space. It includes moving to the target position where the player character appears.

In addition, when the virtual camera is placed at the "first position" or the "target position", for example, the game space is viewed from the viewpoint (first-person viewpoint) from which the player (that is, the object to be operated) sees the game space. Indicates that it is positioned for imaging.

The case where the virtual camera is placed at "a position close to the first position" or "a position close to the target position" means, for example, that the game is viewed from a third person's point of view (third person point of view) of the game space. It indicates that it is placed in a position for imaging in space.

Furthermore, when generating an image, it is not always necessary to use the virtual camera as a viewpoint (an image following the object to be operated).

(10) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can be used, for example, in a situation where the player character is fatally attacked by an enemy character at the destination of teleportation, or a point where the life energy of the player character is affected or is likely to be affected. (Points where life energy is reduced (above the sea, in poisonous swamps, etc.)) and points adjacent to the point (above the cliff where the game is over if you fall under the cliff) In the event of a disadvantageous situation, based on the player's instruction or without waiting for the player's input instruction, teleport the object to be operated to the original position before teleportation or a safe position in the game space. can be made

That is, in the present invention, even if the operation target object becomes disadvantageous in the instantaneous movement destination by the instantaneous movement, the object is further instantaneously moved to a position different from the position where the disadvantageous situation should be enjoyed. Since a disadvantageous situation can be avoided, it is possible to reduce the demerit in the game due to the unknown situation of the instantaneous movement destination, and to promote positive use of the instantaneous movement.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by using teleportation, it is possible to diversify attacks accompanying movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other friendly operation target objects. It is possible to incorporate a strategic nature of movement into the game and, as a result, improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the "given first condition", after instantaneous movement, for example,
(A) When a given operation instruction from the player is received within a predetermined period of time (for example, less than 1 second), or when the player character is attacked after teleportation;
(B) When the operation target object is not moving, or when the movement is within a predetermined range, and when a given operation instruction from the player is received, or after the momentary movement, the player character attacks. if received,
(C) Before the action associated with the teleportation (for example, an attack action triggered based on the teleportation) ends, the movement is within a predetermined range and the player's given When an operation instruction is received, or when the player character is attacked after teleporting,
(D) If the movement is within a predetermined range before a given action (for example, an attack on a specific object) is input to the player character, and if a given operation instruction from the player is accepted; Or, if the player character is attacked after teleportation, and
(E) When having two or more of (A) to (D),
is included.

Also, the “position different from the target position” may be the first position of the momentary movement source, or may be a position in the game space different from the first position. However, if the position is different from the first position, it is preferable that the position is not disadvantageous to the operation target object in progress of the game, such as a position where the object to be operated is not attacked by an enemy character.

(11) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
when executing the instantaneous movement control process, storing coordinate information indicating the coordinates of the first position in a storage means;
When executing the instantaneous re-movement control process, the first position stored as the coordinate information in the instantaneous movement control process is used as a position different from the target position.

With this configuration, according to the present invention, a route that has been instantaneously moved continuously can be turned back by instantaneous movement. It is possible to incorporate a new strategy of movement during the game into the game, such as diversification of accompanying attacks, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(12) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
When the operation target object is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process, and when the given first condition is satisfied, the stored coordinates are Based on the information, the instantaneous re-movement control processing is continuously executed in order from the latest target position to the earliest target position.

With this configuration, according to the present invention, since it is possible to turn back a route that has been instantaneously moved continuously by instantaneous movement, it is possible to cause an enemy character or the like to disturb the movement of the object to be operated. It is possible to incorporate a new strategy of movement during the game into the game, such as diversification of accompanying attacks, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

The "latest target position" indicates the target position that is the newest in terms of time, and the "earliest target position" indicates the target position that is the oldest in terms of time.

(13) In addition, the present invention is
The movement control means is
When the object to be operated is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process and the given first condition is satisfied, the stored coordinate information Based on this, the instantaneous re-movement control process for instantaneously moving to the earliest target position is executed.

With this configuration, the present invention can directly return to the point where the teleportation started, ignoring the route of the teleportation after continuously teleporting, so that various variations of teleportation can be performed. can be realized.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to incorporate a new strategy of movement during a game, such as diversification of attacks accompanying movement in a battle game, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

(14) In addition, the present invention
The movement control means is
It has a configuration in which the instantaneous movement control process is executed on the premise of consumption of a predetermined given parameter.

With this configuration, the present invention cannot execute instantaneous movement in the operation target object unless it has the required parameters, so it is possible to improve the strategy of the game including acquisition of the parameters.

The "given parameter" is a parameter possessed by the player or a parameter consumed each time the instantaneous movement control process set for the player character, which is the object to be operated, is executed. , includes parameters that increase by completing tasks in the game or over time while the game is running.

(15) In addition, the present invention
The movement control means is
It is configured to prohibit execution of the instantaneous movement control process when a given second condition is met during the game.

With this configuration, the present invention provides, for example,
(A) When the operation target object is in a predetermined state, such as a state in which the operation target object is locked on by an enemy character or an immovable state,
(B) When the parameter of the object to be operated is less than a predetermined value, such as when a parameter (such as life energy) that decreases when attacked by an enemy character is less than a certain value,
(C) does not possess certain items in the game; or
(D) When the state of the operation target object is not in a specific state, such as when the operation target object is not in a combat state or in a power-up state,
Instant movement control processing can be prohibited.

That is, in the present invention, when the second condition is satisfied, the instantaneous movement control cannot be executed, and when the second condition is not satisfied, the instantaneous movement control process can be executed. can.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the second condition, which varies depending on the progress of the game as well as the intention of the player, can be used to determine whether or not to move instantaneously, thereby improving the strategic nature of the game.

(16) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. ,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. Movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause, and
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object target position setting means for setting the target position;
make the computer function as
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can be used, for example, in a situation where the player character is fatally attacked by an enemy character at the destination of instantaneous movement, or a point that affects or may affect the life of the player character ( Points where life energy is reduced (above the sea, in poison swamps, etc.) or points adjacent to the point (above the cliff where the game is over if you fall under the cliff), etc. In such a situation, based on the player's instruction or without waiting for the player's input instruction, the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the original position before the instantaneous movement or to a safe position in the game space. can be done.

That is, in the present invention, even if the operation target object is at a disadvantage due to the instantaneous movement, the situation can be avoided. It can promote the use of positive teleportation.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by using teleportation, it is possible to diversify attacks accompanying movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other friendly operation target objects. It is possible to incorporate a strategic nature of movement into the game and, as a result, improve the interest of the game.

(17) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space setting the target position based on the position;
(B) When it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is executed, the target position set in the object selected state and a target position setting means for setting a different given position as the target position;
It has a configuration comprising

With this configuration, the present invention can place an operation target object such as a player character, for example, in the vicinity of an enemy character locked on by the player among a plurality of enemy characters, or in the vicinity of a specific ally player character among a plurality of ally player characters. If the enemy character is not locked on, it can be instantaneously moved to a preset position according to the state such as the direction of the object to be operated and the state of operation by the player.

Therefore, the present invention can, for example, diversify attacks associated with movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other ally player characters, thereby providing new movement strategy during the game. can be incorporated into the game, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(18) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object a target position setting means for setting the target position;
with
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can be used, for example, in a situation where the player character is fatally attacked by an enemy character at the destination of instantaneous movement, or a point that affects or may affect the life of the player character ( Points where life energy is reduced (above the sea, in poison swamps, etc.) or points adjacent to the point (above the cliff where the game is over if you fall under the cliff), etc. In such a situation, based on the player's instruction or without waiting for the player's input instruction, the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the original position before the instantaneous movement or to a safe position in the game space. can be done.

That is, in the present invention, even if the operation target object is at a disadvantage due to the instantaneous movement, the situation can be avoided. It can promote the use of positive teleportation.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by using teleportation, it is possible to diversify attacks accompanying movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other friendly operation target objects. It is possible to incorporate a strategic nature of movement into the game and, as a result, improve the interest of the game.

(19) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A given game is played on a terminal device using a game space connected to a terminal device via a network and in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. A server system that provides
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space setting the target position based on the position;
(B) When it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is executed, the target position set in the object selected state and a target position setting means for setting a different given position as the target position;
It has a configuration comprising

With this configuration, the present invention can place an operation target object such as a player character, for example, in the vicinity of an enemy character locked on by the player among a plurality of enemy characters, or in the vicinity of a specific ally player character among a plurality of ally player characters. If the enemy character is not locked on, it can be instantaneously moved to a preset position according to the state such as the direction of the object to be operated and the state of operation by the player.

Therefore, the present invention can, for example, diversify attacks associated with movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other ally player characters, thereby providing new movement strategy during the game. can be incorporated into the game, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(20) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A given game is played on a terminal device using a game space connected to a terminal device via a network and in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. A server system that provides
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object a target position setting means for setting the target position;
with
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. It has a configuration that

With this configuration, the present invention can be used, for example, in a situation where the player character is fatally attacked by an enemy character at the destination of instantaneous movement, or a point that affects or may affect the life of the player character ( Points where life energy is reduced (above the sea, in poison swamps, etc.) or points adjacent to the point (above the cliff where the game is over if you fall under the cliff), etc. In such a situation, based on the player's instruction or without waiting for the player's input instruction, the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the original position before the instantaneous movement or to a safe position in the game space. can be done.

That is, in the present invention, even if the operation target object is at a disadvantage due to the instantaneous movement, the situation can be avoided. It can promote the use of positive teleportation.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by using teleportation, it is possible to diversify attacks accompanying movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other friendly operation target objects. It is possible to incorporate a strategic nature of movement into the game and, as a result, improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the network diagram of the game system of one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the game device of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the instantaneous movement control process of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lock-on process in one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining target position setting processing in one embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining target position setting processing in one embodiment; It is a figure (1) for demonstrating the instantaneous movement control process in one embodiment. It is a figure (2) for demonstrating the instantaneous movement control process in one embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) for demonstrating the instantaneous movement control process in one embodiment. It is a figure (1) for demonstrating the turn-back process after the instantaneous movement control process in one Embodiment. It is a figure (2) for demonstrating the turn-back process after the instantaneous movement control process in one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) for demonstrating the turn-back process after the instantaneous movement control process in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the operation|movement of the instantaneous movement control process containing the lock-on operation state determination process and target position setting process which are performed by the game device of one Embodiment.

Embodiments will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the scope of the invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 20 that provides game services and game devices 10 (for example, game devices 10A, 10B, and 10C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

The server device 20 is an information processing device, computer, or the like that provides services to the game device 10 . The server device 20 can also function, for example, as an SNS server that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players.

The game device 10 executes the game program of the present embodiment stored in the storage unit 170 (or the information storage medium 180). Game programs include game applications. The game device 10 may access the server 20 in advance to receive the game program from the server 20 and store it in the storage unit 170 (or the information storage medium 180).

Also, the server device 20 may be connected to the game devices 10 of a plurality of players via a network to provide an online game service in which the same game progress can be shared online at the same time.

Further, the server device 20 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

Information such as charging information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 20 is stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). Alternatively, when functioning as an SNS server, the information stored in the storage area is stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). good too.

The game device 10 is a device connectable to a server device 20 via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. The communication line between game device 10 and server device 20 may be wired or wireless.

[1.1] Configuration of game device Next, the configuration of the game device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of the game device 10 of the present embodiment. Also, the game device 10 of the present embodiment does not need to include all of the components shown in FIG. 2, and may be configured with some of them omitted.

The game device 10 is an information processing device (computer, terminal device) such as a portable game machine, a mobile terminal device, a smart phone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile phone, and an image generation device.

Further, the game device 10 of the present embodiment includes the operation input unit 150, the storage unit 170, the information storage medium 180, the processing unit 100, the display unit 190, the sound output unit 192, and the communication unit 196. Configured.

The operation input unit 150 includes a plurality of buttons, an analog stick, an acceleration sensor as a physical sensor that detects information that changes according to tilt and movement, a microphone, and vibration that feeds back perceived vibration to the player according to the content of the game. , a control circuit that performs various controls including vibration control of the vibrator, and a communication unit. Further, the operation input unit 150 is provided with an operator such as a touch panel display.

Moreover, the operation input unit 150 may further include a lever, a cross key, and a mouse. Also, the operation input unit 150 may include a gyro sensor that detects the angular velocity applied to the controller itself.

Note that the operation input unit 150 of the present embodiment is an operation input device that can be held by the player P with both hands and can be arbitrarily changed in position and orientation. be. Note that the game device 10 may be one in which the main body and the operation input unit 150 are integrated. Further, the operation input unit 150 may receive input by voice input.

When the operation input unit 150 is not attached to the main body of the game device 10, control is performed so that data is transmitted/received to/from the main unit through wireless communication of the operation input unit 150. FIG. When the operation input unit 150 is attached to the main body of the game device 10, it is connected by a connector (not shown) to charge each operation input unit 150, or for other electrical connection or data communication. may be connected to perform

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100 and the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM (VRAM).

Specifically, the storage unit 170 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 171 , an image buffer 172 and a game data storage unit 173 .

In particular, the main storage unit 171 stores flag information and various information necessary during the game. The image buffer 172 stores images generated by the image generation unit 120, and the game data storage unit 173 stores table data used for game processing, information defining the specifications of each object, and the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or by hardware such as a memory (ROM).

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on data read from programs stored in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180 . That is, the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each unit).

It should be noted that, as will be described later, a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is stored in the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) from the storage unit 240 and the information storage medium 280 of the server 20 via the network. may be distributed to The use of the storage unit 240 of the server 20 and the information storage medium 280 is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing, image generation processing, or sound processing based on information (input information) input from the operation input unit 150, programs loaded from the information storage medium 180 to the storage unit 170, and the like. Perform control processing.

The processing unit 100 of this embodiment performs various game processes. For example, processing to start the game when the game start conditions are met, processing to advance the game, processing to end the game when the game end conditions are met, and progress to the ending when the final stage is cleared. process.

In addition, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a reception unit 110, a placement unit 111, a movement/motion processing unit 112, a game processing unit 114, a lock-on processing unit 115, an instantaneous movement control unit 116, a target position It functions as a setting unit 117 , a display control unit 118 , a virtual camera control unit 119 , an image generation unit 120 and a sound control unit 130 .

For example, the lock-on processing unit 115 of this embodiment constitutes the specific object selection means of the invention, and the instantaneous movement control unit 116 constitutes the movement control means of the invention. Further, for example, the target position setting unit 117 of this embodiment constitutes the state determination means and the target position setting means of the invention, and the display control unit 118 constitutes the display control means of the invention. Further, for example, the virtual camera control unit 119 of this embodiment constitutes the virtual camera control means of the invention, and the image generation unit 120 constitutes the image generation means of the invention.

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from other game devices 10 and the server 20 via a network.

The receiving unit 110 performs processing for receiving instructions (for example, operation instructions) from the operation input unit 150 and input information (operation input, input signal) from the operation input unit 150 . For example, the accepting unit 110 accepts one of a plurality of types of action instructions for an object.

In particular, the receiving unit 110 receives an operation input for an operation target object (specifically, a player character) to be operated by the player.

The placement unit 111 performs a process of placing an object in a game space (also called virtual space, virtual three-dimensional space, or object space). For example, the arranging unit 111 performs a process of arranging characters, objects, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, maps (terrain), and other display objects in the game space. Here, the game space is a virtual game space. For example, in the case of a virtual three-dimensional space, objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z) such as the world coordinate system and the virtual camera coordinate system. It is a space where

For example, the placement unit 111 places objects (objects composed of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) in the world coordinate system. Also, for example, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object in the world coordinate system are determined, and the rotation angle (rotation around the X, Y, Z axis) is set to that position (X, Y, Z) angle). Note that the arrangement unit 111 may perform processing for arranging the scaled object in the virtual space.

Note that the placement unit 111 of the present embodiment may place objects in a virtual two-dimensional space.

The movement/motion processing unit 112 performs movement/motion calculations of objects in the game space (virtual space). That is, based on input information, programs (movement/movement algorithms), various data (motion data), etc., the object is moved in the virtual space, and the object is moved (motion, animation). Specifically, object movement information (moving speed, movement acceleration, position, orientation, etc.) and motion information (positions and rotation angles of parts that make up the object) are transmitted every frame (1/60 second). The processing to be obtained is performed sequentially. A frame is a unit of time for object movement/motion processing and image generation processing.

Further, when moving an object in the virtual two-dimensional space, the movement/motion processing unit 112 may perform control to move the object in a given moving direction at a predetermined moving speed.

The game processing unit 114 mainly executes the various game processes described above, executes various game calculation processes related to the game, and controls the progress of the game.

In particular, the game processing unit 114 forms a predetermined object space (that is, a game space) in a game such as a competitive game (including formation of an object space based on a map), and an object space that is set in advance according to a user's operation. Arithmetic processing necessary for executing the game, such as the progress of the game based on the scenario, the battle between the player object and the enemy object or other objects, and the management of parameters during the battle.

The game processing unit 114 is executed in conjunction with the server 20 , but part or all of it may be formed in the server 20 .

The lock-on processing unit 115 executes lock-on processing for determining (locking on) an object such as an enemy character or an ally character as a selection target from a plurality of objects appearing in the game space, based on the player's operation or the like. do.

The instantaneous movement control unit 116 erases the presence of the player character at the current position (given first position) of the player character in the game space based on the player's operation, etc. Executes a teleportation control process to appear at a given second position within.

The target position setting unit 117 determines whether or not a specific object (hereinafter referred to as “specific object”) is locked on by the lock-on process (hereinafter referred to as “locked-on state”).

Then, the target position setting unit 117 sets the second position in the instantaneous movement control process as the target position based on whether or not it is in the lock-on state.

That is, the target position setting unit 117 sets different target positions in the instantaneous movement control process based on whether or not the vehicle is in the lock-on state.

The display control unit 118 controls the display unit 190 to display the image generated by the image generation unit 120 and information about the image.

The virtual camera control unit 119 generates an image of the game space seen from a given viewpoint, which appears to have depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 119 performs virtual camera (viewpoint) control processing for generating an image viewed from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axes) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position and line-of-sight direction) is performed.

For example, when an object (for example, a character, a ball, or a car) is photographed from behind by the virtual camera, the virtual camera control unit 119 controls the virtual camera so that the virtual camera follows changes in the position or rotation of the object. Control the position or rotation angle (orientation of the virtual camera).

In this case, the virtual camera control unit 119 controls the virtual camera based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the movement/motion processing unit 112 .

Note that the virtual camera control unit 119 may perform control to rotate the virtual camera at a predetermined rotation angle or move it along a predetermined movement route. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 119 controls the virtual camera based on virtual camera data for specifying the position (moving path) or rotation angle of the virtual camera.

Also, a virtual camera may be set as the viewpoint of the player character. Also, when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control processing is performed for each virtual camera.

The image generator 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processor 100, thereby generating an image.

In addition, the image generation unit 120 receives object data (model data) including vertex data (position coordinates of vertices, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) of each vertex of an object (model), Vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redividing polygons may be performed as necessary.

In vertex processing, according to a vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation such as world coordinate transformation, field of view transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation (projection transformation ), geometry processing such as viewport conversion is performed, and based on the processing results, the given vertex data for the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated, adjusted).

Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after vertex processing, and polygon (primitive) surfaces and pixels are associated with each other. Then, following rasterization, pixel processing (shading by a pixel shader, fragment processing) is performed to draw the pixels that make up the image (fragments that make up the display screen). In the pixel processing, according to the pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting/change, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, and various other processing are performed to render the image. The final rendering color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the perspective-transformed rendering color of the object is output (rendered) to the image buffer 172 (buffer capable of storing image information in pixel units, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed on a pixel-by-pixel basis. This produces an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in object space. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), images can be generated so that images viewed from each virtual camera can be displayed as divided images on one screen.

Note that vertex processing and pixel processing are realized by hardware that enables the programming of polygon (primitive) rendering processing by shader programs written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). Programmable shaders offer a high degree of freedom in the content of rendering processing by allowing processing in units of vertices and processing in units of pixels to be programmed, greatly improving expressive power compared to conventional hardware-based fixed rendering processing. can be done.

The image generator 120 then performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α-blending, and the like when drawing an object.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective projection transformation, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Object data (position coordinates of vertexes of the object, texture coordinates, color data (brightness data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) is stored in the storage unit 170. .

Texture mapping is processing for mapping textures (texel values) stored in the storage unit 170 to objects. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the storage unit 170 using texture coordinates set (given) to the vertices of the object. Then, the texture, which is a two-dimensional image, is mapped onto the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation for interpolating texels are performed.

As hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing can be performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of drawing pixels is stored. . That is, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to when drawing pixels corresponding to primitives of an object. Then, the Z value of the referenced Z buffer is compared with the Z value of the rendering pixel of the primitive, and the Z value of the rendering pixel is the Z value (for example, a small Z value) on the near side as viewed from the virtual camera. If there is, the drawing pixel is drawn and the Z value in the Z buffer is updated to a new Z value.

Alpha blending (alpha synthesis) refers to translucent synthesis processing (normal alpha blending, additive alpha blending, subtractive alpha blending, etc.) based on an alpha value (A value).

For example, in α blending, a drawing color (overwrite color) C1 to be drawn in the image buffer 172 from now on and a drawing color (background color) C2 already drawn in the image buffer 172 (rendering target) are set to the α value. Based on this, linear synthesis processing is performed. That is, if the final drawing color is C, it can be obtained by C=C1*α+C2*(1−α).

Note that the α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, additional information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

The sound control unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, and generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the processing unit 100, and has functions such as a CRT display, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an OELD (organic EL display), a PDP (plasma display panel), and a touch panel display. , or by hardware such as an HMD (head mounted display).

Also, the game device 10 of the present embodiment may be connected to a display unit 190 such as a monitor or a television, and the game image may be displayed on the display unit 190 as an external output destination.

The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound reproduced by the sound control unit 130, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a plurality of speaker units or headphones.

Note that the sound output unit 192 may be a speaker provided in the display device. For example, when a television (home television receiver) is used as the display device, the speaker of the television receiver can be used as the sound output unit 192 .

The communication unit 196 can communicate with other game machines via a network (Internet). The functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, network interface cards, programs, and the like. Also, the communication unit 196 can perform both wired and wireless communication.

Note that the game device 10 of the present embodiment may be controlled so that the game can be played in a single-player mode in which only one player can play, or in a multi-player mode in which a plurality of players can play. For example, when controlling in a multiplayer mode, game processing may be performed by transmitting and receiving data to and from another game device 10 via a network, or one game device 10 may have a plurality of operation input units. Processing may be performed based on input information from 150 .

[1.2] Server Device Next, the configuration of the server device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram of the server device 20 of this embodiment. Moreover, the server device 20 of the present embodiment does not need to include all the units shown in FIG. 3, and may be configured by omitting some of them.

The server device 20 includes an input unit 220 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 230 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 280 storing predetermined information, and a communication unit for communicating with the game device 10 and others. It includes a section 296, a processing section 200 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 240 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 220 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 220 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 230 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 230 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 240 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 240 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 242, the storage unit 240 of this embodiment includes
(1) Game-related information (hereinafter referred to as “game information”), including various table data used when executing game processing, and game media information (including initial values) such as items provided to players ) is stored in the game data storage unit 244,
(2) a player information storage unit 246 that stores information about players for each player (hereinafter referred to as "player information");
have.

In this embodiment, the game media are items, in-game currency, etc., and are provided as virtual game media in the game, and can be obtained or used at a given timing in the game ( It does not have to be acquired by the player.).

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 242 in the storage unit 240 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280 . That is, the information storage medium 280 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 200 (processor) controls the entire server device 20 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 280, and performs various processes such as controlling the transfer of data between units. . Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the game device (terminal device) 10 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 200 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 201 , a web processing unit 202 , a game management unit 203 and a timer management unit 207 .

The communication control unit 201 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the game device 10 via a network. That is, the server device 20 performs various processes based on information received from the game device 10 or the like by the communication control unit 201 . In particular, the communication control unit 201 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the game device 10 of the player based on a request from the game device 10 of the player.

The web processing unit 202 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 202 transmits data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the game device 10 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and performs Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

The game management unit 203 may work in conjunction with the game device 10 and execute game processing based on the player's operation input via the game device 10 .

In particular, the game management unit 203 gives game media such as items used in the game to each player based on the player's instruction or at the timing of the game progress (before the game starts or during the game). do.

Then, the game management unit 203 may cooperate with the game device 10 to progress the game based on the player character, objects, items, parameters, and the like.

The timer management unit 207 has a timer function, and outputs current time and preset time to each unit based on requests from the game management unit 203 or other units. Also, the timer management unit 207 is used for synchronizing with each terminal device.

[2] Method of this embodiment (instantaneous movement control processing) [2.1] Overview Next, the method (instantaneous movement control processing) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4 . In addition, FIG. 4 is a figure for demonstrating the instantaneous movement control processing of this embodiment.

The game device 10 of the present embodiment has a game space in which a player character, which is an object to be operated by the player, and a plurality of other objects, such as friendly characters and enemy characters, which are different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. It is a game device that provides a given game by using

For example, the game device 10 of the present embodiment is an action RPG (RPG) in which a player character, together with fellow characters (ally characters), fights against enemy characters in a game space, clears a plurality of stages, and finally achieves a goal. It has a configuration for providing a role-playing game in which a battle game against enemy characters is activated depending on the situation.

Then, the game device 10 sets the player character existing at a given first position such as the current position in the game space as a target position in the game space while erasing the existence of the player character at the first position. It has a configuration that executes instantaneous movement control processing to appear at the second position of.

That is, the game device 10 has a special ability (super ability of teleportation) that teleports the player character between two points in the game space, such as the vicinity of the front of the enemy character from the current position or the position of the weak point of the enemy character. It has a configuration in which a game such as an action RPG is progressed by using it.

On the other hand, the game device 10 of the present embodiment locks on a specific object representing a specific object among a plurality of other objects (for example, enemy characters and ally characters) based on the player's operation input or instructions in the program. It has a configuration for executing lock-on processing.

During the game, the game device 10
(1) an object selection state (i.e., lock-on state) indicating that at least one of the objects is locked on, or a state in which none of the objects are locked on (hereinafter referred to as "unlocked-on state"); Determination processing (hereinafter referred to as “lock-on activation state determination processing”) for determining the lock-on activation state (hereinafter referred to as “lock-on activation state”) of the player character indicating whether the and run
(2) executing a target position setting process for setting different target positions according to the lock-on operating state;
(3) Execute instantaneous movement control processing based on the set target position;
have a configuration.

In particular, the game device 10 of the present embodiment performs the target position setting process by:
(2A) If it is determined that the lock-on operating state is the lock-on state, and if instantaneous movement control processing is to be executed for the player character, the current position of the locked-on specific object in the game space is Based on, set the target position in the instant movement control process,
(2B) When it is determined that the lock-on operating state is the non-lock-on state, and the momentary movement control process for the layer character is executed, a position different from the target position set in the lock-on state setting the given position as the target position;
have a configuration.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the game device 10 of the present embodiment detects an instruction to execute instantaneous movement control processing such as a player's operation input during execution of an action RPG,
(A) If the lock-on state is determined, a target position to be a momentary movement destination of the player character P is set according to the current position of the locked-on enemy character EC (lock-on object),
(B) If it is determined to be in the non-lock-on state, set a target position as a momentary movement destination according to the ability of the player character P regardless of the current position of the enemy character EC (non-lock-on object),
(C) Execute instantaneous movement control processing for instantaneously moving the player character P to the set target position;
have a configuration.

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, for example, an operation target object such as a player character can be placed near an enemy character, among a plurality of enemy characters, that the player has locked onto, or a specific friend player character among a plurality of friend player characters. It can be teleported nearby, and if the enemy character is not locked on, it can be teleported to a preset position according to the state such as the direction of the object to be operated and the operation state of the player. It has become.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to diversify attacks associated with movement in a battle game, or diversify strategies for cooperation with other teammate player characters. It is possible to incorporate strategy into the game and, as a result, improve the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, the player character is used as the object to be operated by the player. good too.

In addition, in the present embodiment, regarding the execution of the instantaneous movement control process, if there is a conflict with other game specifications, the conflicting specification may be given priority, or the conflicting specification may be canceled. have.

[2.2] Lock-on processing Next, lock-on processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the lock-on process in this embodiment.

(Basic principle)
The lock-on processing unit 115 sets the position of the player character in the game space as the reference position when the lock-on instruction is received by the player's instruction or the like, and the player character faces from the reference position at that timing. Execute lock-on processing to determine a specific object (hereinafter also referred to as a "lock-on object") among enemy characters and ally characters existing in the direction of the game space (hereinafter referred to as "front direction"). .

In particular, the lock-on processing unit 115 can specify a lock-on object that meets the player's desire by applying lock-on conditions during lock-on processing.

Specifically, the lock-on processing unit 115 performs, as lock-on processing,
(1) Identifying the placement status of each object of the enemy character or the ally character based on the reference position;
(2) detecting an object having a lock-on condition based on the placement situation;
(3) determining the detected object as a lock-on object;
(4) if there is no object that satisfies the lock-on condition, cancel the lock-on process;
Execute each process.

More specifically, the lock-on processing unit 115 detects an object existing within a predetermined range (hereinafter referred to as "lock-on selection range") with reference to the reference position (current position of the player character P). ) and an object satisfying the lock-on condition is detected as a specific object.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the lock-on processing unit 115 selects a lock-on range formed by a predetermined angle (30 degrees to the left and right) in the front direction of the reference position and a predetermined distance. When the range S is set, the object OB1 is detected as a lock-on object.

Then, the lock-on processing unit 115 stores flag information indicating that a locked-on object exists in the main storage unit 171, and associates the lock-on object with the ID of the lock-on object to indicate that the lock-on object is being locked on. Information (that is, flag information) indicating that is stored in the main storage unit 171 .

In this embodiment, the lock-on conditions include whether or not the object belongs to a specified area, whether or not the object has a specified type or ability (item), or whether the object is facing and whether the distance to the player character is in a predetermined direction or distance, which is determined by the relationship between the object and the game space or the relationship between the object and the player character.

Further, for example, when the provided game is a battle game or a game including the battle game (including an action RPG), the lock-on processing unit 115 converts the lock-on object into an object to be attacked as the lock-on process. Select as However, instead of setting the lock-on object as an attack target, the lock-on processing unit 115 executes predetermined game processing such as processing to catch the lock-on object or performing a cooperative action with the lock-on object. A lock-on object may be selected to

Then, the game processing unit 114 executes attack, capture processing, and the like based on the set lock-on object.

(Visualization of lock-on object)
When the lock-on object is selected by the lock-on process, the display control unit 118 executes the display control process of causing the display unit 190 to display that the lock-on object is being locked-on.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the display control unit 118 displays a marking image MI formed of a given shape such as a red circle or a yellow square and a given color on the game space image. superimposed display at the position of the lock-on object, or display control processing for highlighting the lock-on object to differentiate it from other objects.

Note that the display control unit 118 may perform a display control process of displaying a text such as "during lock-on" on or near the lock-on object instead of the marking image.

(identification of multiple lock-on objects)
As lock-on processing, the lock-on processing unit 115 repeatedly executes the lock-on processing described above when a lock-on object has already been specified.

That is, the lock-on processing unit 115, as described above,
(1) Identifying the placement status of each object of the enemy character or the ally character based on the reference position;
(2) detecting an object having a lock-on condition based on the placement situation;
(3) determining the detected object as a lock-on object;
Repeat each process.

For example, assume that there are three lock-on objects, and three objects at the shortest distance from the reference position are detected as lock-on objects.

In this case, in the example shown in FIG. 5A, the lock-on processing unit 218 detects objects OB1, OB4, and OB5 as lock-on objects.

Note that, when a lock-on object has already been specified, the lock-on processing unit 115 repeats the above-described processes (B) and (C) after executing the process (A) to obtain a plurality of lock-on objects. On objects may be identified.

In this case, the lock-on processing unit 115 detects the first lock-on object based on the lock-on first condition, then detects the next lock-on object based on the lock-on second condition, Repeat until you have locked onto the appropriate number of objects.

[2.3] Target Position Setting Processing Including Lock-On Operating State Determination Processing Next, target position setting processing including lock-on operating state determination processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 . 6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the target position setting process in this embodiment.

(Lock-on operation state determination processing)
The target position setting unit 117 determines the lock-on operation state of a plurality of objects (enemy character or ally character) when the receiving unit 110 receives an instruction for the instantaneous movement control process.

Specifically, the target position setting unit 117 determines whether at least one of the plurality of objects is locked on, or whether any of the objects are unlocked. judge.

In particular, the target position setting unit 117 searches the flag information stored in the main storage unit 171, and determines that the lock-on state exists when flag information indicating that there is a lock-on object is stored. If no flag information indicating that there is a lock-on object is stored, it is determined that the lock-on state is non-existent.

(Target position setting processing: lock-on state)
The target position setting unit 117, when executing the momentary movement control process for the player character in the lock-on state, moves the lock-on object at the second position based on the current position in the game space of the lock-on object. Set a target position.

Specifically, the target position setting unit 117 selects a position in the vicinity of the locked-on enemy character or in the vicinity of the locked-on ally player character where the player character and the lock-on object are out of contact ( That is, the position where collision does not occur is set as the target position.

In particular, the target position setting unit 117 is configured to prevent the player character from being attacked by an enemy character or other action that the player character cannot react to immediately after the end of the instantaneous movement (that is, before the player character starts performing a predetermined action after the movement of the player character). It has a configuration for avoiding the action on the object and for the player character to have a "pause" for executing the next action after the movement such as the timing of attacking the enemy character.

Specifically, the target position setting unit 117 sets the position on the line connecting the current position of the player character and the current position of the lock-on object in the game space, or the position on the line on which the lock-on object is arranged. A coordinate position adjacent to the coordinates in the game space where the lock-on object is located is set as the target position.

Then, the target position setting unit 117 associates coordinate information indicating the set target position (hereinafter referred to as “coordinate information”) with the object ID of the lock-on object and stores them in the main storage unit 171 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the lock-on object is the enemy character EC, the target position setting unit 117 sets the position (coordinate position) PS1A in front of the enemy character EC, or A position PS1B (in the case of FIG. 6A, the back) in the vicinity of weak points (neck, legs, back, etc.) of the player character P is set as a target position to which the player character P instantaneously moves from the current position PS0. .

Further, for example, when the lock-on object is an ally character, the target position setting unit 117 similarly sets the position in front of the ally character or the site where the ally character is injured (neck, leg, etc.). (such as the back) is set as a target position to which the player character P is instantaneously moved from the current position PS0.

On the other hand, in a lock-on state in which a plurality of lock-on objects are specified, the target position setting unit 117 sets the second position for each lock-on object when executing instantaneous movement control processing for the player character. A target position is set.

Then, the target position setting unit 117, based on the player's operation instruction, or automatically (for example, in order of proximity to the target position (that is, the position of the lock-on object) from the player character) priority for instantaneous movement. Set rank.

That is, when a plurality of lock-on objects are specified, the target position setting unit 117 sets the target position and moment corresponding to each lock-on object based on the positions of the specified lock-on objects in the game space. Sets the movement order (that is, priority) when moving.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the target position setting unit 117 performs instantaneous movement control processing (hereinafter referred to as "continuous instantaneous movement "control process") is executed,
(1) The front position (coordinate position) PS1 of the enemy character EC1, the front position PS2 of the enemy character EC2, and the front position PS3 of the enemy character EC3 are instantaneously moved from the current position PS0 of the player character P to the destination target. set as a position, and
(2) The priority of the front position PS1 of the enemy character EC1 is "1st", the priority of the front position PS2 of the enemy character EC2 is "2nd", and the priority of the front position PS3 of the enemy character EC3 is "3". position”.

Note that when a plurality of lock-on objects are identified and the target positions for each are set, the target position setting unit 117 indicates coordinate information indicating the coordinates of each target position and the priority of each coordinate position. The priority order information and the object ID of the lock-on object are associated with each other and stored in the main storage unit 171 .

Further, the target position setting unit 117 may set the priority in order of distance from the player character instead of setting the order of priority in the order of proximity to the player character in the game space, or may set the order of priority in order of the enemy character's level. Priority may be set based on the ability of the lock-on object such as, or may be set based on the player's operation.

(Target position setting processing: unlocked state)
The target position setting unit 117 sets a given position different from the target position set in the lock-on state as the target position when executing instantaneous movement control processing for the player character in the unlock-on state. set.

Specifically, the target position setting unit 117 sets the target position according to the state of the player character (orientation, direction of movement, moving speed, etc.) or the operation status of the player operating the player character. .

Then, the target position setting 117 stores coordinate information indicating the set target position in the main storage unit 171 .

For example, as the state of the player character, the target position setting unit 117 sets the direction, position, and direction of movement of the player character in the game space, as well as the ability, energy amount, and items of the player character, as shown in FIG. The moving direction and the moving distance are determined according to the specifications of the robot, and the target position is set based on the current position and the determined moving direction and moving distance.

Note that FIG. 7A shows the direction in which the player character is facing in the game space, and the position PS1 which is a predetermined distance away from the position of the player character based on the ability of the player character. This is an example showing a case where the current position PS0 of P is set as the target position of the instantaneous movement destination.

Further, for example, the target position setting unit 117 determines the movement direction and the movement distance according to the player's operation input direction, the operation button depression state, etc., and determines the current position and the determined movement. A target position may be set based on the direction and distance traveled.

On the other hand, the target position setting unit 117 may set a plurality of target positions even in the unlocked state.

In this case, the target position setting unit 117, for example, sets the number of instantaneous movements set based on the instruction of the player, the state of the player character (orientation, direction of movement, moving speed, etc.), or the operation of the player character. The target position is set according to the player's operation status.

Specifically, in a case where a plurality of target positions are set based on the state of the player character, and when the number of instantaneous movements is designated as a predetermined number based on the player's instruction, the target position setting unit 117 , The direction, position, and direction of movement of the player character in the game space, as well as the player character's ability, amount of energy, item specifications, etc., are used to determine the movement direction and the movement distance for each instantaneous movement. , each target position is set based on the current position and the determined movement direction and each movement distance.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the number of instantaneous movements is "3", the direction of movement is determined according to the orientation of the player character in the game space, and the ability of the player character is determined. Assume that a continuous instantaneous movement control process is executed in which the movement distance is determined.

In this case, the target position setting unit 117
(1) In the orientation of the player character in the game space, the position (coordinate position) of the movement distance L1 is set as the first target position PS1 according to the ability of the player character,
(2) Similarly, in the orientation of the player character in the game space, the position of the movement distance L2 is set to the second target position PS2 according to the ability of the player character;
(3) Similarly, in the orientation of the player character in the game space, the position of the movement distance L3 is set as a third target position PS3 according to the ability of the player character;
(4) Set the first target position to the priority "1st", the second target position PS2 to the priority "2nd", and the third target position PS3 to the priority "3rd".

Note that the target position setting unit 117 associates the coordinate information indicating the coordinates of each target position with the priority information indicating the priority of each coordinate position determined in accordance with the order of instantaneous movement, and stores them in the main storage unit 171. Remember.

[2.4] Instantaneous Movement Control Processing Next, the instantaneous movement control processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG. 8 to 10 are diagrams for explaining the instantaneous movement control process in this embodiment.

(Basic principle)
The instantaneous movement control unit 116 erases the player character existing at a given first position in the game space, such as the current position, as the target position of the movement destination by the above-described target position setting process. Instantaneous movement control processing is executed to make the character appear at a given second position in the set game space.

That is, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 is one of the movement controls of the player character between two points. Movement control (traceless movement control) of the player character which is executed with timing (that is, instantaneous movement) and which leaves no trace of movement in the game space (traceless movement control) is executed as instantaneous movement control processing.

In the lock-on state in which the enemy character is locked on, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 instantaneously moves the player character to the vicinity of the locked-on enemy character or to the vicinity of the locked-on ally player character. Let

For example, when the position (coordinate position) PS1 in front of the enemy character EC, which is the lock-on object in the lock-on state, is set as the target position, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 changes the position as shown in FIG. Then, instantaneous movement control processing is executed to instantaneously move the player character P from the current position PS0 of the player character P to the position (coordinate position) PS1 in front of the enemy character EC.

On the other hand, in the non-lock-on state in which the enemy character is not locked on, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 instantaneously moves to a preset position according to the state such as the orientation of the operation target object and the operation state of the player. Execute the process to make it possible.

For example, when the target position PS1 is set according to the direction and ability of the player character in the unlocked state, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 changes the current position of the player character P as shown in FIG. A momentary movement control process is executed to momentarily move the player character P from PS0 to the target position PS1.

When executing the instantaneous movement control process, the instantaneous movement control section 116 stores position information indicating the first position, ie, the current position of the player character, in the main storage section 171 .

(Direction of player character)
The instantaneous movement control unit 116 controls the direction of the player character when the instantaneous movement control process is executed according to the lock-on operating state, and controls the action (for example, further movement) of the player character after the instantaneous movement and the action. It has a configuration for quickly starting an input operation to input or quickly executing a process related to the start.

Specifically, when executing the instantaneous movement control process in the lock-on state, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 changes the orientation of the player character at the target position, for example, as shown in FIG. is controlled so as to face the direction of the lock-on object from the target position.

Similarly, when the instantaneous movement control unit 116 executes the instantaneous movement control process in the non-lock-on state, for example, as shown in FIG. The orientation is controlled to the orientation of the player character before the instantaneous movement control process or the orientation of the player character's traveling direction.

(virtual camera control)
When the player character has instantaneously moved to the target position by instantaneous movement control processing, the virtual camera control unit 119 performs follow-up control processing for causing the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position. to run.

In particular, the virtual camera control unit 119
(1) It is placed at the first position (specifically, the position when imaging as a first-person viewpoint) or a position close to the first position (specifically, the position when imaging as a third-person viewpoint). switching the virtual camera to the target position or a virtual camera at a position close to the target position (switching from the image in the game space based on the first position to the image in the game space based on the target position) ), or
(2) A movement trajectory (for example, a trajectory connecting the first position and the target position) that is formed in advance in the game space from the first position or a position close to the first position to the target position or a position close to the target position. By moving along the line) to the target position where the player character finally appeared,
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position or a position close to the target position.

For example, as the follow-up control process (1) (third-person viewpoint), the virtual camera control unit 119, as shown in FIG. Follow-up control to rearrange the VC to a position close to the target position (arrange so as to instantaneously switch from the image in the game space based on the first position to the image in the game space based on the target position) Execute the process.

Further, for example, as the follow-up control process (3rd person viewpoint) of (2), the virtual camera control unit 119 performs the first position or the first position as shown in FIG. 9B instead of the follow-up control process. From a position close to one position to a target position or a position close to the target position, along a trajectory previously formed in the game space (for example, a line connecting the first position and the target position) A follow-up control process may be executed to move the player character to the target position where the player character appears.

Note that the image generation unit 120 does not always need to generate an image (an image following the object to be operated) with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. Alternatively, the image may be switched to an effect image that is prepared in advance or that is imaged by a virtual camera that is different from the virtual camera used for instantaneous movement control.

(Continuous instantaneous movement control processing)
When a plurality of lock-on objects are identified and target positions are set for each, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 moves the player character to each of the set target positions according to the set priority order. Execute instantaneous movement control processing to move continuously.

For example, it is assumed that three enemy characters are specified as lock-on objects, and the order of priority (PS1>PS2>PS3) is set in order of proximity from the player character.

In this case, the instantaneous movement control unit 116, as shown in FIG.
(1) First, a first instantaneous movement is executed to instantaneously move the player character P from the current position PS0 to a position (coordinate position) PS1 in front of the enemy character EC1,
(2) Next, execute a second teleportation that teleports the player character P from the coordinate position PS1 to a position (coordinate position) PS2 in front of the enemy character EC2,
(3) Finally, a third teleportation is executed to teleport the player character P from the coordinate position PS2 to the position (coordinate position) PS3 in front of the enemy character EC3.
instantaneous movement control processing that repeats the instantaneous movement of

(Attack of the player character after instantaneous movement control processing)
The instantaneous movement control unit 116 determines whether the player character level or the player level is higher than a predetermined level, when the player has acquired a specific ability such as magic, or when the player has a predetermined item. When the character or player is growing in a predetermined state (in a predetermined state of growth) and instantaneous movement control processing is executed in accordance with the lock-on operating state, interlocking with the game processing unit 114, You may have the structure which performs the attack processing to a lock-on object (namely, enemy character) simultaneously with a teleportation.

For example, if the instantaneous movement control unit 116 has a "thunder sword" when executing the instantaneous movement control process, when executing the instantaneous movement control process according to the lock-on operation state, the game process In conjunction with the unit 114, it has a configuration of attacking the lock-on object with a special move using a lightning sword after instantaneous movement.

In principle, the level of the player character, the level of the player, the specific ability, and the predetermined item are determined by the time elapsed from the start of the game, the acquisition of experience points, billing, or the achievement of tasks (for example, clearing a stage or obtaining an object). Acquisition, etc.) can be increased or acquired as the game progresses, and is managed by the game processing unit 114 .

(Instantaneous movement control processing at the time of specific action)
As described above, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 performs a specific action such as jumping according to the lock-on operating state when the player character or the player is growing in a predetermined state (in a predetermined state of growth). When the instantaneous movement control process is executed at times, the player moves to a position (near the enemy character locked on) different from that during a non-specific action (for example, standing on the ground surface formed in the object space). You can teleport your character.

For example, during the non-specific action, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 instantaneously moves the player character with the position (coordinate position) in front of the enemy character, which is the lock-on object in the lock-on state, as the target position, as described above. During a specific action such as jumping, the player character may be teleported to a position (coordinate position) in front of the enemy character, which is the lock-on object, as a target position in the lock-on state.

[2.5] Returning process after instantaneous movement control process Next, the returning process (so-called backstep process) after the instantaneous movement control process in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 11 to 13 . 11 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the turning back process after the instantaneous movement control process in this embodiment.

(Basic principle)
The instantaneous movement control unit 116 determines whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the player character to the target position, and determines whether or not the given first condition (hereinafter referred to as "backstep establishment condition") is satisfied. ), the player character disappears from the target position and the player character appears at a position different from the target position (hereinafter also referred to as a "return movement position"). Execute control processing.

That is, even if the instantaneous movement causes the player character to be at a disadvantage at the destination of the instantaneous movement, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 further instantaneously moves the player character to a position different from the position where the disadvantageous situation should be enjoyed. It has a configuration capable of avoiding the disadvantageous situation.

In particular, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 causes the player character to appear at a position that is not disadvantageous to the operation target object in progress of the game, such as a position where the object to be operated is not attacked by an enemy character, as a position to move back.

Note that the instantaneous movement control unit 116 preferably causes the player character to appear at the first position of the instantaneous movement source as a position different from the target position.

Specifically, the instantaneous movement control unit 116, as a back step establishment condition,
(1) If a given operation instruction from the player is received within a predetermined period of time (for example, less than 1 second) after the teleportation, or if the player character is attacked after the teleportation,
(2) When the player character does not move after the instantaneous movement, or when the movement is within a predetermined range and a given operation instruction from the player is received, or when the player character moves after the instantaneous movement if attacked,
(3) If the movement is within a predetermined range and the player When a given operation instruction is received, or when the player character is attacked after teleporting,
(4) If the movement is within a predetermined range and before a given action (for example, an attack on a lock-on object) is input to the player character after the instantaneous movement, a given operation instruction from the player or the player character is attacked after teleporting, or
(5) When two or more of (1) to (4) are provided,
Then, an instantaneous re-movement control process is executed to make the player character appear at a turn-back movement position different from the target position which is the instantaneous movement destination of the instantaneous movement control process.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the player character P instantaneously moves in front of the enemy character EC while the enemy character EC is attacking from the front. It is assumed that coordinate information indicating the coordinates of the first position (that is, the current position of the player character before the instantaneous movement) is stored in the main storage unit 171 when the instantaneous movement control process is executed.

In this case, when the instantaneous movement control unit 116 instantaneously moves to the target position (that is, the position in front of the enemy character EC) by the instantaneous movement control process, the back step establishment condition is satisfied, so the instantaneous movement control unit 116 sets the turning back movement position to the instantaneous movement control. In the process, a momentary re-movement control process is executed to momentarily move the player character to the first position stored as the coordinate information.

(Return processing after continuous instantaneous movement control processing)
The instantaneous movement control unit 116 stores the player character as a target position when the player character is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process and when the back step establishment condition is satisfied. Based on a plurality of pieces of coordinate information, instantaneous re-movement control processing is continuously executed in order from the latest target position to the earliest target position.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, continuous instantaneous movement control processing is executed for enemy characters EC1, EC2, and EC3 in the order of lock-on objects, with coordinate positions near the objects as target values. Then, it is assumed that the player's instruction to turn back is detected.

In this case, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 moves from the position near the enemy character EC3 (PS3), to the position near the enemy character EC2 (PS2), to the position near the enemy character EC1 (PS1), and finally to the position near the enemy character EC1 (PS1). An instantaneous re-movement control process is executed to continuously return the player character P to the original position (PS0).

Alternatively, the instantaneous movement control unit 116, in the case where the operating player character is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process, and when the back step establishment condition is satisfied, , instantaneous re-movement control processing may be executed to instantaneously move to the earliest target position based on the stored coordinate information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, continuous instantaneous movement control processing is executed for enemy characters EC1, EC2, and EC3 in order as lock-on objects, with coordinate positions in the vicinity of each object as target values. Then, it is assumed that the player's instruction to turn back is detected.

In this case, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 performs instantaneous re-movement control to directly return from the position (PS3) near the enemy character EC3 to the current position (PS0) of the player character before execution of the continuous instantaneous movement control process. Execute the process.

[2.6] Modification Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, the instant movement control process in the non-lock-on state is not essential, and the instant movement control process may be activated only in the lock-on state, including the return process.

For example, the game device 10
(1A) selecting a lock-on object from among a plurality of enemy characters or ally characters based on a given instruction such as a player's instruction;
(1B) determining a lock-on operating state indicating whether the lock-on state is a lock-on state or a non-lock-on state;
(1C) If the lock-on state is determined and the instant movement control process is executed, the target position is set based on the current position in the game space of the lock-on object that is locked on. death,
(1D) Execute instantaneous movement control processing to make the player character existing at the first position (current position of the player character) in the game space disappear from the current position and appear at the destination target position.

Then, when the game device 10 executes the turn-back process,
(2A) Determining whether or not a back step establishment condition is met after the player character is instantaneously moved to the target position;
(2B) Instantaneous re-movement control processing for making the player character appear at a position different from the target position (for example, the first position) while erasing the presence of the player character at the target position when the back step establishment condition is met. may be executed.

(Modification 2)
In this embodiment, the momentary movement control process may be executed on the premise that consumption parameters possessed by the player or set for the player character are consumed.

Specifically, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 manages a consumption parameter that increases, for example, by billing by the player, by completing a task in the game, or by the passage of time during execution of the game.

Then, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 determines whether or not the consumption parameter is equal to or greater than a certain amount each time the instantaneous movement control process is executed, and if the consumption parameter is equal to or greater than the certain amount executes instantaneous movement control processing while consuming the constant amount of parameters (while subtracting the constant amount of parameters from the current consumption parameter value).

Note that the instantaneous movement control unit 116 stops the execution of the instantaneous movement control process if the consumption parameter does not exceed a certain amount when executing the instantaneous movement control process according to the player's instruction or the like.

(Modification 3)
In this embodiment, execution of the instantaneous movement control process may be prohibited when a given second condition (hereinafter referred to as "instantaneous movement prohibition condition") is met during the game.

Specifically, the instantaneous movement control unit 116, as the instantaneous movement prohibition condition,
(1) When the player character is in a predetermined state, such as being locked on by an enemy character or unable to move,
(2) when the parameters of the player character are below a predetermined value, such as when a parameter (life energy, etc.) that decreases when attacked by an enemy character is below a certain value; if not, or
(4) When the player character is not in a specific state, such as when the player character is not in a combat state or not in a power-up state, even if execution of instantaneous movement control processing such as a player's instruction is accepted, the moment Prohibit execution of movement control processing.

(Modification 4)
Instantaneous movement control unit 116, instead of turning back processing after instantaneous movement control processing, when executing instantaneous movement control processing according to the lock-on operating state, interlocks with game processing unit 114, lock-on object (for example, The action of the enemy character) may be stopped for a certain period of time, or the action may be controlled at a slower speed than the normal action speed.

[3] Operation in this Embodiment Next, the operation of instantaneous movement control processing including lock-on operation state determination processing and target position setting processing executed by the game device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14 .

Note that FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the instantaneous movement control process including the lock-on operation state determination process and the target position setting process executed by the game device 10 of the present embodiment.

This operation is an operation of a single instantaneous movement control process, and the lock-on process may or may not be performed.

In addition, in this operation, when the lock-on process is being executed, the flag information indicating the lock-on state, the object ID of the lock-on object, and the coordinate information indicating the current position of the lock-on object are mainly used. It is assumed that it is stored in the storage unit 171 .

Also, in this action, it is assumed that a plurality of enemy characters are already arranged as objects in the game space, and the player character is also arranged at the reference position.

First, when the instantaneous movement control unit 116 receives execution of instantaneous movement control processing based on the player's operation input via the reception unit 110 (step S101), it causes the target position setting unit 117 to determine the lock-on operation state (step S101). S102).

Specifically, the target position setting unit 117 determines whether it is in the lock-on state or the unlock-on state based on the flag information stored in the main storage unit 171 .

At this time, if the target position setting unit 117 determines that it is in the lock-on state, it proceeds to the processing of step S103, and if it determines that it is in the non-lock-on state, it proceeds to the processing of step S105. .

Next, when it is determined that the target position setting unit 117 is in the lock-on state, the target position setting unit 117 acquires coordinate information indicating the current position of the lock-on object stored in association with the object ID of the lock-on object, A coordinate position adjacent to the position indicated by the coordinate information is set as the target position (step S103).

Next, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 executes instantaneous movement control processing (lock-on state) to cause the player character to appear at the target position while erasing the presence of the player character at the current position (step S104), and ends this operation. Let

Note that the instantaneous movement control unit 116 causes the virtual camera control unit 119 to execute follow-up control processing for causing the virtual camera to follow the player character when executing the process of step S104.

On the other hand, when the target position setting unit 117 determines that the lock-on state is set, the target position setting unit 117 determines the movement distance set based on the player character's state (specifically, orientation) and the ability of the player character. and the target position is set based on (step S105).

Next, the instantaneous movement control unit 116 executes instantaneous movement control processing (unlock-on state) to make the player character appear at the target position while erasing the presence of the player character at the current position (step S106). terminate.

[4] Application example of game system The server device 20 may perform part or all of the processing performed by the game device 10 of the present embodiment. For example, the processing unit 200 of the server device 20 may execute part or all of the lock-on operation state determination process, the target position setting process, and the instantaneous movement control process.

Also, the game device 10 may execute a game program using a browser (browser software, Web browser).

That is, the server device 20 is written in various languages such as game services provided on the web browser of the game device 10, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark). You may provide the browser game (the game which starts only by opening an installation site with a Web browser).

In addition, when executing a browser game on the game device 10, a web browser is provided for browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the game device 10 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 20 and data received from the server device 20 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting player operation data to the server device 20, and the like.

Specifically, when executing a game program provided from server device 20 , game device 10 requests server device 20 to start a game, and data transmission/reception is performed between game device 10 and server device 20 . done and the game begins.

The server device 20 of this embodiment receives input information and game information based on the operation of the player of the game device 10 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received information.

The server device 20 then transmits the game processing result and game control information to the game device 10 . The game device 10 performs game processing based on game processing results and game control information received from the server device 20 .

The game device 10 acquires necessary information such as game information about the player and game information about other players from the server device 20, and executes game processing based on the game program stored in the storage area of the game device 10. do.

[5] Others The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, the game is not limited to an action RPG. For example, it can be used for fighting games such as action games, fighting games, sports games, role-playing games (RPG), and other simulation games.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

10 game device 20 server device 100 processing unit 101 communication control unit 110 reception unit 111 placement unit 112 movement/motion control unit 114 game processing unit 115 lock-on processing unit 116 instantaneous movement control unit 117 target position setting unit 118 display control unit 119 virtual Camera control unit 120 Image generation unit 130 Sound control unit 150 Operation input unit 170 Storage unit 171 Main storage unit 172 Image buffer 180 Information storage medium 190 Display unit 192 Sound output unit 196 Communication unit 200 Processing unit 201 Communication control unit 202 Web processing unit 203 Game management unit 207 Timer management unit 240 Storage unit 242 Main storage unit 244 Game data storage unit 246 Player information storage unit 280 Information storage medium 296 Communication unit 220 Input unit 230 Display unit

Claims (24)

A program for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. ,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. Movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause, and
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
make the computer function as
The target position setting means is
when a plurality of specific objects are identified by the specific object selection means, setting a target position and priority corresponding to each specific object based on the positions of the identified specific objects in the game space;
The movement control means is
A program for executing the instantaneous movement control process for continuously moving the operation target object to each of the set target positions according to the set priority . A program for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. ,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. Movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the game space; and
image generation means for imaging the inside of the game space with the virtual camera as a viewpoint;
make the computer function as
The virtual camera control means
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position when the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the target position by the instantaneous movement control processing. A program characterized by: In the program according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The target position setting means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object non-selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the operation target object is operated according to the state of the operation target object or A program for setting the target position according to the operation status of the player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The target position setting means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, a position at which the operation target object is out of contact with the specific object is set as the target position. Do, program. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The movement control means is
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the orientation of the operation target object at the target position is controlled in the direction of the specific object. ,program. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The movement control means is
When it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed, the direction of the operation target object at the target position is changed before the instantaneous movement control process. or the orientation of the movement direction of the operation target object. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The specific object selection means is
A program for selecting an attack target object as the specific object when an attack target object from the operation target object is set from among the plurality of other objects. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
Further functioning as the computer as display control means for displaying the imaged image in the game space on the display means,
The display control means is
A program for executing display control processing for displaying, when a specific object is selected by the specific object selection means, that the selected specific object is being selected on the display means. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. Do, program. In the program according to claim 9 ,
The movement control means is
when executing the instantaneous movement control process, storing coordinate information indicating the coordinates of the first position in a storage means;
A program using the first position stored as the coordinate information in the instantaneous movement control process as a position different from the target position when executing the instantaneous re-movement control process. In the program according to claim 10 ,
The movement control means is
When the operation target object is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process, and when the given first condition is satisfied, the stored coordinates are A program for continuously executing the instantaneous re-movement control process in order from the latest target position to the earliest target position based on the information. In the program according to claim 10 ,
The movement control means is
When the object to be operated is continuously instantaneously moved to a plurality of target positions by the instantaneous movement control process and the given first condition is satisfied, the stored coordinate information A program for executing the instantaneous re-movement control process for instantaneously moving to the earliest target position based on the above. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The movement control means is
A program for executing the instantaneous movement control process on the premise of consumption of predetermined given parameters. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 13 ,
The movement control means is
A program that prohibits execution of the instantaneous movement control process when a given second condition is satisfied during the game. A program for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. ,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. Movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause, and
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object target position setting means for setting the target position;
make the computer function as
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. A program characterized by: A game system for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
with
The target position setting means is
When a plurality of specific objects are identified by the specific object selection means
In this case, setting a target position and priority corresponding to each specific object based on the position in the game space of the identified specific object,
The movement control means is
A game system characterized by executing the instantaneous movement control process for continuously moving the operation target object to each of the set target positions according to the set priority . A game system for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the game space;
image generating means for imaging the inside of the game space with the virtual camera as a viewpoint;
with
The virtual camera control means
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position when the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the target position by the instantaneous movement control processing. A game system characterized by: A game system for executing a given game using a game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged,
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object a target position setting means for setting the target position;
with
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. A game system characterized by: A given game is played on a terminal device using a game space connected to a terminal device via a network and in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. A server system that provides
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
with
The target position setting means is
when a plurality of specific objects are identified by the specific object selection means, setting a target position and priority corresponding to each specific object based on the positions of the identified specific objects in the game space;
The movement control means is
A server system, characterized in that , according to the set priority order, the instantaneous movement control process for continuously moving the operation target object to each of the set target positions is executed . A given game is played on a terminal device using a game space connected to a terminal device via a network and in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. A server system that provides
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the game space;
image generating means for imaging the inside of the game space with the virtual camera as a viewpoint;
with
The virtual camera control means
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position when the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the target position by the instantaneous movement control processing. A server system characterized by: A given game is played on a terminal device using a game space connected to a terminal device via a network and in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated are movably arranged. A server system that provides
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object a target position setting means for setting the target position;
with
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. A server system characterized by: A game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated by the player are movably arranged in a terminal device connected via a network from a server device and operated by the player. A game providing method for providing information about a given game using
The server device
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state, and the instantaneous movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the selected
(B) when it is determined that the selected state is the non-selected state of the object, the target position is instantaneously moved with respect to the operation target object; target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position when executing the control process;
with
The target position setting means is
when a plurality of specific objects are identified by the specific object selection means, setting a target position and priority corresponding to each specific object based on the positions of the identified specific objects in the game space;
The movement control means is
When executing the instantaneous movement control process for continuously moving the operation target object to each of the set target positions according to the set priority order,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game. A game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated by the player are movably arranged in a terminal device connected via a network from a server device and operated by the player. A game providing method for providing information about a given game using
The server device
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
(A) When it is determined that the selection state is the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, the current position of the selected specific object in the game space When the target position is set based on the position, and (B) when it is determined that the selected state is the object non-selected state and the instantaneous movement control process is executed for the operation target object, target position setting means for setting a given position different from the target position set in the object selection state as the target position;
virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the game space;
image generating means for imaging the inside of the game space with the virtual camera as a viewpoint;
with
The virtual camera control means
Follow-up control processing is executed to cause the virtual camera to follow the target position of the operation target object or a position close to the target position when the operation target object is instantaneously moved to the target position by the instantaneous movement control processing. in the event that
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game. A game space in which an object to be operated by a player and a plurality of other objects different from the object to be operated by the player are movably arranged in a terminal device connected via a network from a server device and operated by the player. A game providing method for providing information about a given game using
The server device
specific object selection means for selecting a specific object indicating a specific object from among the plurality of other objects based on a given instruction;
A state determination means for determining a selection state indicating whether the object selection state indicates that the specific object is selected or the object non-selection state indicates that none of the objects is selected. When,
The operation target object existing at a given first position in the game space appears at a given second position in the game space as a destination target position while disappearing from the first position. a movement control means for executing instantaneous movement control processing to cause
When the selection state is determined to be the object selection state and the instant movement control process for the operation target object is to be executed, based on the current position in the game space of the selected specific object a target position setting means for setting the target position;
with
The movement control means is
determining whether or not a given first condition is satisfied after instantaneously moving the operation target object to the target position;
When the given first condition is satisfied, executing instantaneous re-movement control processing to make the operation target object appear at a position different from the target position while erasing the operation target object at the target position. in the event that
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game.

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