JP7220921B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

A game is known in which an effect is generated in the game based on effect information associated with a game character. For example, in some team sports games, player characters are associated with effect information indicating effects such as improving the condition of teammate player characters or increasing the income of the team, and based on the effect information associated with the player characters, There are games that allow the user to feel that the presence of the player character improves the condition of the teammate player character or increases the income of the team by generating an effect in the game. In such a game, the user can feel the presence of the player character.

JP-A-11-342263

Conventionally, in the above-described games, for example, it is not sufficient to make the user realize that the presence of the player character is being formed by the player character participating in the game. There was a possibility that it would feel unsatisfactory in terms of interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a game control device capable of enhancing the enjoyment of a game that generates effects based on effect information associated with game characters. and to provide programs.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes first parameter updating means for updating a first parameter related to use of a game character in a game; second parameter updating means for updating a second parameter relating to the tendency of the action of the game character based on the action of the game character; effect information determining means for determining based on the second parameter; and effect generating means for generating an effect based on the effect information in the game.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes first parameter updating means for updating a first parameter related to the use of a game character in a game, and based on the behavior of the game character used in the game, the A second parameter updating means for updating a second parameter relating to the tendency of behavior of a game character, and effect information relating to an effect produced in the game by the game character is determined based on the first parameter and the second parameter. and effect generation means for generating an effect in the game based on the effect information.

It is a figure showing composition of a game system concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a menu image. It is a figure which shows an example of a team situation image. It is a figure which shows an example of a player information image. It is a figure which shows another example of a player information area|region. It is a figure which shows another example of a player information area|region. It is a figure which shows another example of a player information area|region. It is a figure which shows an example of team role data. It is a figure which shows an example of team role data. It is a figure which shows an example of team role data. It is a figure which shows an example of allocation condition data. It is a figure which shows an example of a team role assignment image. 1 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of team data. It is a figure which shows an example of team member data. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed by a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed by a game system. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of another process executed by the game system; FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[1. Configuration of Game System] FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game terminal 10 and a server 30. Game terminal 10 and server 30 are connected to network N. FIG. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the game terminal 10 and the server 30 .

The game terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. Specifically, the game terminal 10 is a computer used by the user to play games. For example, the game terminal 10 includes a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine installed in an amusement facility, a mobile phone (including a smart phone), a mobile information terminal (tablet computer, etc.). ), desktop computer, or laptop computer.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, an optical disk drive section 13, a communication section 14, an operation section 15, a display section 16, and an audio output section 17. FIG. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor (CPU) and executes information processing according to an operating system and other programs stored in the storage unit 12 . The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (eg, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (eg, nonvolatile semiconductor memory, hard disk drive, or solid state drive). The storage unit 12 is for storing programs and data. The optical disk drive unit 13 reads programs and data stored on an optical disk (information storage medium). The communication unit 14 is for data communication with other devices via the network N. FIG.

The operation unit 15 is used by the user to perform various operations. The operation unit 15 includes, for example, buttons (keys), levers (sticks), a touch panel, or a mouse. The operation unit 15 may be used by the user to perform operations using voice or gestures. Note that the operation unit 15 may be provided as an external device (for example, a game controller or a game pad) connected to the game terminal 10, or may be provided in the game terminal 10 itself.

The display unit 16 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays images. The audio output unit 17 is, for example, a speaker or headphones, and outputs audio. Note that the display unit 16 and the audio output unit 17 may be provided as external devices connected to the game terminal 10, or may be provided in the game terminal 10 itself.

Server 30 is, for example, a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control section 31, a storage section 32, an optical disk drive section 33, and a communication section . The control unit 31 , storage unit 32 , optical disk drive unit 33 and communication unit 34 are the same as the control unit 11 , storage unit 12 , optical disk drive unit 13 and communication unit 14 of the game terminal 10 .

Server 30 has access to database 35 . The database 35 may be constructed within the server 30 or may be constructed within a server different from the server 30 .

Programs and data are supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via optical discs. That is, the programs and data stored in the optical disc are read by the optical disc drive section 13 or 33 and stored in the storage section 12 or 32 . The game terminal 10 or the server 30 may be provided with a component (for example, a memory card slot) for reading programs and data stored in an information storage medium (for example, a memory card) other than an optical disc. Then, programs and data may be supplied to game terminal 10 or server 30 via an information storage medium other than an optical disc. Alternatively, programs and data may be supplied to game terminal 10 or server 30 from a remote location via network N. FIG.

[2. Overview of Game] In the game system 1, various games can be executed by executing a program on the game terminal 10. FIG. For example, sports games (games based on baseball, soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.), action games, shooting games, fighting games, simulation games, role-playing games, adventure games, or training games , various games can be executed regardless of game format and genre. These games may be executed by game terminal 10 alone (standalone), or may be executed by data communication between game terminal 10 and server 30 or another game terminal 10 . Note that the server 30 may not be provided when the game is executed by the game terminal 10 alone.

Here, a soccer game will be mainly described as an example of the game executed by the game system 1. FIG. A plurality of soccer teams exist in the game world of this soccer game, and the user manages and manages one soccer team for a long period of time (several seasons) as a manager or team owner who is entrusted with full authority over the team. While strengthening and directing, aim to win the league and tournament games, and aim for the ideal soccer team. A "season" is, for example, a period from the start to the end of a league match that is held every year in the game world.

Hereinafter, a soccer team managed, strengthened, and directed by a user is referred to as a "user team". Also, soccer teams other than the user team are managed, strengthened, and directed by a computer, so soccer teams other than the user team are referred to as "COM teams." In the following, unless otherwise specified, "year", "month", "day", and "time" refer to "year", "month", "day", and "time" in the game world. . For example, "1 year", "1 month", "1 week", and "1 day" indicate 1 year, 1 month, 1 week, and 1 day in the game world. One year, one month, and one week in the game world may correspond to 365 days, 30 days, and 7 days in the game world, respectively. can be set to For example, one year in the game world may correspond to 40 games. That is, it may be considered that one year has passed in the game world when the user team has played 40 matches. Also, for example, one year in the game world may correspond to 360 days or 50 weeks in the game world.

[2-1] FIG. 2 shows an example of a soccer game menu image displayed on the display unit 16 . As shown in FIG. 2, menu image G100 includes part P101. A "part" is an element that constitutes an image, such as a text or an image. Part P101 indicates the name of the user team. Part P101 in FIG. 2 indicates that the user team is "Team A".

Menu image G100 also includes a news area A110. News area A110 shows news related to the user team. For example, the user team's previous match result is displayed in the news area A110. News about the COM team may be displayed in news area A110.

Menu image G100 also includes a leaderboard area A120 and a goal ranking area A130. The leaderboard area A120 shows the leaderboard of the league in which the user team is currently participating. The order, team names, and winning points are shown in this ranking table. The leaderboard area A120 in FIG. 2 indicates that the current number one is “team A” and the winning points of team A are “9”. The goal ranking area A130 indicates the goal ranking (score ranking) in the league in which the user team is currently participating. The goal ranking indicates the ranking, player names, and the number of goals (scores). The goal ranking area A130 in FIG. 2 indicates that the current number one is "player A9", and the number of goals scored by player A9 is "4".

Furthermore, menu image G100 includes a schedule area A140. The schedule area A140 shows the schedule of the user team within the period from the current day to the next predetermined day in the game world. FIG. 2 shows the case where the current date in the game world is "September 10, 2018", and the schedule within the period from September 10, 2018 to 7 days later (September 17, 2018) is shown in the schedule area A140. In the schedule area A140, a text or image indicating the presence and details of the event is displayed in association with the day of the event such as the match. For example, in FIG. 2, the text "Match (AWAY)" is displayed in association with "September 17, 2018". This indicates that the game between the user team and the COM team will be held on September 17, 2018 at the home stadium of the COM team. When the game between the user team and the COM team is held at the home stadium of the user team, the text "Match (HOME)" is displayed. The team name or emblem of the COM team may be displayed instead of or together with the above text.

Menu image G100 also includes a command area A150. Command area A150 includes parts P151, P152, P153, P154, P155 and P156.

The part P151 is associated with a process for advancing the schedule. When the part P151 is selected, the game progresses until the day of the next event (game, etc.). When the current day in the game world coincides with the day on which a game between the user team and the COM team is held, the game will be played.

For example, the game is played in a so-called action soccer game format. That is, the game progresses by the user controlling the user team and the computer controlling the COM team. In this case, the user may operate the user team by operating an operation target that switches among the player characters of the user team, or a fixed operation target selected in advance from the player characters of the user team may be operated. You may make it operate a user team by operating. In addition, the user may operate the operation target in all scenes from the beginning to the end of the game, or the user may operate the operation target only in a specific scene (for example, a chance or pinch scene) during the game. You may make it operate.

Alternatively, for example, the game may be executed in such a manner that the game result is determined by executing a simple simulation process based on the data of the user team and the COM team, or the computer may control both the user team and the COM team. A match may be run in such a way that it progresses by manipulating the . For convenience, these methods are hereinafter referred to as "simulation methods".

In this embodiment, the user can select either the action soccer game method or the simulation method as the game execution method. In addition, below, executing a game by a simulation method may be described as "skipping a game."

After the match ends, an evaluation score indicating the evaluation in the match is calculated for each player character who participated in the match. A higher evaluation score indicates a higher evaluation of the player character in the game. After the game ends, experience points are given to each player character of the user team who participated in the game. In this embodiment, an experience value parameter is set for each ability item for each player character (FIG. 5). For each player character of the user team who has participated in the game, a value (game experience value) corresponding to the content of the action performed in the game is added to the experience value parameter of one or a plurality of ability items. Then, when the experience value parameter of any ability item reaches the reference value, the ability parameter of that ability item increases.

The part P152 is associated with processing for managing the team. For example, when the part P152 is selected, the display unit 16 displays a submenu image for managing the team.

For example, the submenu image includes parts associated with processes for setting the user team's game plan (formation, tactics, etc.). When the part is selected, for example, a setting image for setting the game plan of the user team is displayed on the display unit 16 . According to the game plan set here, each player character (excluding the operation target) of the user team acts in the game. Also, in this setting image, an arbitrary player character among the player characters of the user team can be set as the captain.

Also, for example, the submenu image includes parts associated with processing for setting training content for player characters of the user team. When the part is selected, the display unit 16 displays an image for setting the training content for the player character of the user team. In this embodiment, an experience value parameter is set for each ability item for each player character (FIG. 5). By having a player character perform training, a value (training experience value) corresponding to the content of training is added to the experience value parameter of one or a plurality of ability items. Then, when the experience value parameter of any ability item reaches the reference value, the ability parameter of that ability item increases.

Also, for example, the sub-menu image includes parts associated with processing for having player characters of the user team perform special training (skill training) for having the player characters acquire skills. When the part is selected, for example, an image is displayed on the display unit 16 for making the player character of the user team perform skill training. In skill training, for example, a player character can be made to acquire a skill such as "non-spin shot" that makes it easier to perform a non-spin shot. In this embodiment, a period (skill acquisition period: 15 days, for example) required to acquire the skill is set for each skill. Skills are imparted to the player character when a skill acquisition period has elapsed after the player character started skill training.

Also, for example, the submenu image includes parts associated with processing for negotiating with player characters of the user team. When the part is selected, for example, a negotiation image for negotiating with player characters of the user team is displayed on the display unit 16 . In this negotiation image, the annual salary of the player character is determined and the contract with the player character is extended. In addition, in this negotiation image, it is possible to negotiate to transfer the player characters of the user team to the COM team, or to transfer the player characters of the COM team to the user team. If there is a subordinate organization for the purpose of training players, player characters belonging to the subordinate organization can be promoted (joined) to the user team.

The part P153 is associated with processing for displaying information about the user team on the display unit 16 . When the part P153 is selected, information about the user team is displayed on the display section 16. FIG. For example, when the part P153 is selected, the display unit 16 displays a team situation image showing the current situation of the user team and a player list image showing a list of player characters of the user team. The team situation image and player list image will be described later (Figs. 3 and 4).

The part P154 is associated with processing for displaying financial information regarding the financial situation of the user team on the display unit 16 . For example, financial information includes information about the user team's income and expenses. In this embodiment, for example, the user team receives various types of income such as broadcasting rights, sponsorship, fan club, merchandise, ticket, tournament prize money, and the like. Also, for example, expenses such as the annual salary of the player character occur. The user decides the annual salary of each player character of the user team and acquires a new player character while considering the financial situation of the user team.

The part P155 is associated with processing for displaying various information about the soccer game on the display unit 16 . For example, when the part P155 is selected, information about each COM team is displayed on the display unit 16. FIG. In addition, processing for saving and loading is associated with the part P156. By selecting part P156, the current state of the game world can be saved, or the game can be restarted from a previously saved state.

[2-2] FIG. 3 shows an example of a team situation image showing the current situation of the user team. As shown in FIG. 3, team situation image G200 includes manager information area A210, team information area A220, central player area A230, and owner comment area A240.

The manager information area A210 includes the name of the user who is the manager (user U1 in FIG. 3) and image, and the ranking of the user team among all soccer games existing in the game world (385th in FIG. 3). , the record so far (3 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws in FIG. 3), and the trust level of the owner (50% in FIG. 3) with respect to the user who is the manager. An owner comment area A240 indicates the owner's comments to the user who is the director. If the owner loses trust in the user who is the manager, the manager may be dismissed.

The team information area A220 shows various information about the user team. For example, team information area A220 indicates team spirit parameters for the user team. The team spirit parameter indicates the level of understanding of the player characters of the team with respect to the tactics set for the team. In this embodiment, the aptitude for the tactical concept is set for each player character, and the team spirit parameter indicates how well the tactical concept aptitude of the player character of the team matches the tactical concept of the team. For example, the team spirit parameter takes a value from "0" to "100". The degree of understanding of the player character of the team with respect to the tactical concept of the team is high). For example, when the team spirit parameter of the team is lower than the threshold value, it is set to a value lower than the original value of the ability parameter of the player characters of the team in the match, and the player characters of the team are allowed to use the original ability in the match. It may not be possible to demonstrate it, or the cooperation between player characters may deteriorate. Further, for example, when the team spirit parameter of the team is higher than the threshold value, the ability parameter of the player character of the team is set to a value higher than the original value in the match, and the player character of the team is set to have the original ability in the match. A higher ability is exhibited, and cooperation between player characters improves. As the game is played, the tactical concept suitability of each player character gradually matches (approaches) the team's tactical concept, and the team spirit parameter increases accordingly.

Also, the team information area A220 indicates the team power parameters of the user team. The team strength parameter indicates the overall strength of the team. Team power parameters are calculated based on the ability parameters of the player characters belonging to the team. The higher the ability of the player character belonging to the team, the higher the team power parameter. For example, the team power parameter takes a value from "0" to "100", and the higher the value, the higher the total power of the team.

Also, the team information area A220 shows the tendency of the user team's abilities. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, for each item of dribbling ability (DRI), passing ability (PAS), shooting ability (SHT), physical ability (PHY), defensive ability (DEF), and speed ability (SPD), Shows the strength of the user team. These are calculated based on the ability parameters of each player character of the user team.

Furthermore, the team information area A220 indicates the player character's degree of attachment to the user team. If the degree of attachment is low, the player character's condition parameters tend to decrease, or it becomes difficult to extend the contract with the player character. The condition parameter is a parameter indicating whether the condition of the player character is good or bad. For example, the higher the condition parameter, the better the condition of the player character, and the lower the condition parameter, the worse the condition of the player character. When the condition parameter of the player character is lower than the threshold, the ability parameter of the player character is set to a value lower than the original value in the match, and the player character cannot demonstrate the original ability in the match.

[2-3] FIG. 4 shows an example of a player list image showing a list of player characters belonging to the user team. As shown in FIG. 4, the player list image G300 includes a part P301, a list area A310, and a player information area A320. Part P301 indicates the name of the user team.

A list area A310 shows a list of player characters belonging to the user team. In this embodiment, the list area A310 is configured to be scrollable, and by scrolling vertically, a list of all player characters belonging to the user team is displayed.

The list of player characters displayed in the list area A310 shows the good position, name, and overall value parameter of each player character. In this embodiment, the player character's favorite positions are GK (goalkeeper), CB (center back), LSB (left side back), RSB (right side back), DMF (defensive midfielder), CMF (central midfielder). ), LMF (Left Midfielder), RMF (Right Midfielder), OMF (Offensive Midfielder), LWG (Left Wing), RWG (Right Wing), ST (Second Top), CF (Center Forward) set.

The comprehensive value parameter indicates the comprehensive ability of the player character. The overall value parameter of the player character is calculated based on the ability parameter of the player character. For example, the comprehensive value parameter takes a value from "0" to "100", and the higher the value, the higher the comprehensive ability of the player character.

The player information area A320 shows information of a player character selected from the player characters displayed in the list area A310. Note that FIG. 4 shows a case where the player character A8 is selected. Therefore, in the list area A310, the player character A8 is displayed to be distinguished from the other player characters.

As shown in FIG. 4, the player information area A320 includes parts P321, P322, P323, P324, P325, and P326. A part P321 indicates the name of the player character. The part P322 indicates the player character's favorite position (CMF in FIG. 4), overall score (69 in FIG. 4), and dominant foot (right foot in FIG. 4). The part P323 indicates the tendency of the ability of the player character. For example, for each item of dribbling ability (DRI), passing ability (PAS), shooting ability (SHT), physical ability (PHY), defensive ability (DEF), and speed ability (SPD), the high level of ability of the player character is determined. indicate

The part P324 indicates the player character's position proficiency level. The position proficiency level indicates how proficient the player character is with the position. A hatched area indicates that the player character has a high position proficiency level, and a black-filled area indicates that the player character has a very high position proficiency level. A player character placed in a position with a low proficiency level is set to a value lower than the original value of the ability parameter, and cannot demonstrate the original ability in the match.

Part P325 indicates the player character's nationality/region, belonging team, age, height, play style, team role, and contract expiry date. Note that the age of the player character increases by one each time one year passes as the schedule progresses. The "play style" indicates the play characteristics of the player character in the game. In the match, the player characters act according to their play style. "Team role" indicates the role of the player character within the team. Player characters assigned a team role have various effects on themselves and their team. Details of the team roll will be described later (FIGS. 7 to 10).

By performing a predetermined switching instruction operation, the user can switch the information displayed in the player information area A320 among the following eight types of information.
(1) Basic information (2) Ability information (3) Skill information (4) Offensive tactical information (5) Defensive tactical information (6) Team role information (7) Position proficiency information (8) Growth information

"Basic information" is information shown in the player information area A320 in FIG. "Ability information" is information about the ability parameters of the player character. "Skill information" is information about skills that the player character has acquired. "Offensive tactical information" is information about the suitability of a player character for tactics when attacking. "Defensive tactical information" is information about a player character's suitability for defensive tactics. “Team role information” is information about team roles assigned to player characters. "Position proficiency level information" is information about the proficiency level of the player character for each position.

"Growth information" is information that indicates a growth pattern of how the ability of a player character increases or decreases as the player's age increases. In principle, the player character's ability parameters increase or decrease according to a growth pattern set for each player character. Note that in the present embodiment, a rapid growth event may occur for a player character (randomly) selected based on probability information. A growth pattern (rapid growth pattern) is set such that the ability of the player character for which the rapid growth event has occurred is greatly increased compared to the original growth pattern (rapid growth pattern), and the ability parameter of the player character is increased according to the rapid growth pattern. (or decrease).

The part P326 indicates what number of the eight types of information is displayed in the player information area A320. Part P326 in FIG. 4 indicates that the first information (basic information) of the eight types of information is displayed. When the user performs a switching instruction operation in the state shown in FIG. 4, the second information (ability information) is displayed. Further, when the user performs a switching instruction operation, the third information (skill information) is displayed. In this way, the user can confirm the desired information among the eight types of information by performing the switching instruction operation.

[2-4] FIG. 5 shows an example of the player information area A320 when ability information is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, in the player information area A320 in this case, information regarding each ability parameter of the player character is displayed.

In FIG. 5, parts P330 and P331 are displayed in association with individual ability parameters. Part P330 indicates the current value of the ability parameter. Part P331 indicates the current value of the experience value parameter of the ability item corresponding to the ability parameter. In FIG. 5, the part P331 is a gauge image showing the empirical value parameter. That is, the length of the gauge (hatched portion) in the part P331 is set to the length corresponding to the current value of the experience value parameter, and the length of the gauge indicates the current value of the experience value parameter. As described above, the experience value parameter is added as training and games are carried out, and accordingly the gauge expands from the left end to the right end. When the gauge expands to the right end, the experience value parameter reaches the reference value, and the ability parameter increases by 1 point.

[2-5] FIG. 6 shows an example of the player information area A320 when skill information is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the player information area A320 in this case displays the skills that the player character has acquired. FIG. 6 shows that the player character has acquired the skill "non-spin shot".

[2-6] FIG. 7 shows an example of the player information area A320 when team role information is displayed. The player information area A320 shown in FIG. 7 includes a first partial area A340, a second partial area A350, a third partial area A360, and a fourth partial area A370.

A first partial area A340 indicates team roles assigned to player characters. A first partial area A340 in FIG. 7 indicates that the team role "team player" is assigned to the player character and its level is "1". As described above, "team role" indicates the role of the player character within the team. Player characters assigned a team role have various effects on themselves and their team. Details of the team roll will be described later (FIGS. 8A to 8C and FIG. 9).

The second partial area A350 shows the effects of team roles assigned to player characters. The second partial area A350 in FIG. 7 indicates that the effect of the team role "team player" assigned to the player character is "team spirit up (small)". The details of the team roll effect will also be described later (FIGS. 8A to 8C).

A third partial area A360 indicates the personality parameters of the player character. Personality parameters indicate behavior tendencies of player characters. Personality parameters include four types of parameters: team play/stand play parameters, passion/calmness parameters, skill/physical parameters, and sensory/thought parameters. Each of these parameters indicates which side of the player character's action tendency is closer to the contradictory first tendency or second tendency.

The team play/stand play parameters tend to favor team play (i.e., tend to value team wins over individual achievements and honors) or favor stand play (i.e., team wins over team wins). It shows whether there is a tendency to act with priority on personal achievements and honor). For example, the team play/stand play parameter takes values from "-100" to "100". When the player character tends to emphasize team play, the team play/stand play parameter has a value of "-100" to "-1". The closer the team play/stand play parameter is to "-100", the stronger the tendency to attach importance to team play. On the other hand, if the player character tends to prefer stand play, the team play/stand play parameter has a value of "1" to "100". The closer the team play/stand play parameter is to "100", the stronger the tendency to prefer stand play.

The team play/stand play parameters are updated based on actions taken by the player characters in the game. For example, a first index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to place importance on team play is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the number of ground passes (number of ground passes), the number of fly passes (number of fly passes), and the number of crosses (number of crosses) are acquired as the first index. When the number of ground passes, the number of fly passes, and the number of crosses of the player character are all equal to or greater than the average values within the team, it is determined that there is a tendency to emphasize team play, and the team of the player character A predetermined value is subtracted from the play/stand play parameter.

Similarly, a second index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to prefer stand play is obtained for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the number of dribbles (the number of dribbles performed), the number of fouls (the number of fouls committed), and the number of shots (the number of shots made) are acquired as the second index. If the number of dribbles, the number of fouls, and the number of shots of the player character are all equal to or higher than the average values in the team, it is determined that the player character tends to prefer stand play. A predetermined value is added to the play parameter.

The third partial area A360 includes parts P361-1 and P362-1 relating to team play/stand play parameters. The left end of part P361-1, which is a straight line extending left and right, corresponds to the value "-100", the right end corresponds to the value "100", and the middle point corresponds to the value "0". Part P362-1 shows the current values of team play/stand play parameters. That is, part P362-1 indicates the position on part P361-1 corresponding to the current value of the team play/stand play parameter. Note that the current values of the team play/stand play parameters themselves may be displayed in the third partial area A360.

The Passion/Calmness parameter indicates whether there is a tendency to act passionately or to act calmly. For example, the Passion/Calmness parameter takes values from "-100" to "100". If the player character tends to act passionately, the passion/calm parameter has a value of "-100" to "-1". The closer the Passion/Calmness parameter is to "-100", the stronger the tendency to act passionately. On the other hand, when the player character tends to act calmly, the passion/calm parameter has a value of "1" to "100". The closer the passion/calm parameter is to “100”, the stronger the tendency to act calmly.

The Passion/Calmness parameter is also updated based on the actions taken by the player character in the match. For example, a third indicator for determining whether or not there is a tendency to act passionately is obtained for each player character based on actions performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the total distance traveled (total distance traveled during the match) and the number of tackles (the number of tackles performed) are acquired as the third index. Then, when the player character's total moving distance and tackle count are both equal to or greater than the average values within the team, it is determined that the player character has a tendency to act passionately, and the player character's passion/calmness parameter is determined to be a predetermined number. value is subtracted. Note that whether or not a tie goal or a come-from-behind goal was scored in the second half of the match also corresponds to an example of the third indicator. Therefore, even if a player character scores a tie goal or a comeback goal in the second half of the match, it is determined that the player character tends to act passionately, and a predetermined value is subtracted from the passion/calm parameter of the player character. .

Similarly, a fourth index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to act calmly is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the ball capture rate (the rate at which a player of the opposing team steals the ball held by the player) and the number of fouls (the number of fouls committed) are acquired as the fourth index. Then, when the player character's ball capture rate and the number of fouls are both less than the average values in the team, it is determined that the player character tends to act calmly, and the passion/calm parameter of the player character is set to a predetermined value. value is added. Note that whether or not the player character made a loop shot also corresponds to an example of the fourth indicator. Therefore, even when the player character makes a loop shot, it is determined that the player character tends to act calmly, and a predetermined value is added to the passion/calm parameter of the player character.

The third partial area A360 includes parts P361-2 and P362-2 relating to passion/coldness parameters. The left end of part P361-2, which is a straight line extending left and right, corresponds to the value "-100", the right end corresponds to the value "100", and the middle point corresponds to the value "0". Part P362-2 shows the current value of the Passion/Calmness parameter. That is, part P362-2 indicates the position on part P361-2 that corresponds to the current value of the passion/calm parameter. Note that the current value of the passion/calm parameter itself may be displayed in the third partial area A360.

Technique/physical parameters indicate whether there is a tendency to play with high technique (high technical ability), or the tendency to play with high physical strength (high physical ability). indicates whether there is For example, the skill/physical parameter takes a value from "-100" to "100". If the player character tends to make use of his high technique, the skill/physical parameter will have a value of "-100" to "-1". The closer the technique/physical parameter is to "-100", the stronger the tendency to make use of the high level of technique in play. On the other hand, if the player character tends to play by making the most of their physical strength, the skill/physical parameter will have a value of "1" to "100". The closer the skill/physical parameter is to "100", the stronger the tendency to make use of physical strength in play.

The skill/physical parameters are also updated based on the action taken by the player character in the match. For example, a fifth index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to play with a high level of technique is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the number of successful passes, the number of times the ball has been captured (the number of times the ball has been captured from the opposing team), and the number of successful dribbles are acquired as the fifth index. If the number of successful passes, the number of times the ball is captured, and the number of successful dribbles of the player character are all equal to or higher than the average values within the team, it is determined that the player character tends to play with high technique. A predetermined value is subtracted from the skill/physical parameter of the player character.

Similarly, a sixth index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to perform a play that makes the most of physical strength is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the movement speed, the number of tackles taken (the number of times the ball was taken from the opposing team by tackles), and the number of aerial battle wins (the number of times the team won a heading competition) are obtained as the sixth index. If the player character's movement speed, the number of tackles taken, and the number of wins in aerial battles are all above average values within the team, it is determined that the player character tends to play by making the most of their physical strength. A predetermined value is added to the skill/physical parameter of the player character.

The third partial area A360 includes parts P361-3 and P362-3 related to technical/physical parameters. The left end of part P361-3, which is a straight line extending left and right, corresponds to the value "-100", the right end corresponds to the value "100", and the middle point corresponds to the value "0". Part P362-3 shows the current values of the skill/physical parameters. That is, part P362-3 indicates the position on part P361-3 that corresponds to the current value of the skill/physical parameter. Note that the current value of the skill/physical parameter itself may be displayed in the third partial area A360.

The sensory/thought parameter indicates whether the person tends to act intuitively (in other words, acts according to intuition) or acts judiciously (in other words, thinks deeply before acting). For example, the sensory/thought parameter takes values from "-100" to "100". If the player character tends to act instinctively, the feeling/thought parameter will have a value of "-100" to "-1". The closer the sensory/thought parameter to "-100", the stronger the tendency to act sensorily. On the other hand, if the player character tends to act thoughtfully, the sensory/thought parameter has a value of "1" to "100". The closer the sensory/thinking parameter is to "100", the stronger the tendency to act thoughtfully.

Sense/thought parameters are also updated based on actions taken by the player character in the game. For example, a seventh index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to act intuitively is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, the number of ball touches (the number of times the ball is touched), the number of clears (the number of clears performed), and the number of middle shots (the number of middle shots performed) are obtained as the seventh index. If the number of ball touches, the number of clears, and the number of middle shots of the player character are equal to or higher than the average values in the team, it is determined that the player character tends to act intuitively. A predetermined value is subtracted from the parameter.

Similarly, an eighth index for determining whether or not there is a tendency to act thoughtfully is acquired for each player character based on the action performed by the player character. Specifically, for example, average ball keeping time (average of ball keeping time in one ball keeping), number of interceptions (number of times the ball was stolen from the opposing team by bus cut), number of shots in the area (penalty The number of shots made within the area) is obtained as the eighth index. If the player character's average ball retention time, number of interceptions, and number of shots in the area are all equal to or greater than the average values within the team, it is determined that the player character tends to act thoughtfully. A predetermined value is added to the sense/thought parameter.

The third partial area A360 includes parts P361-4 and P362-4 relating to sensory/thought parameters. The left end of part P361-4, which is a straight line extending left and right, corresponds to the value "-100", the right end corresponds to the value "100", and the middle point corresponds to the value "0". Part P362-4 shows the current values of sensory/thought parameters. That is, part P362-4 indicates the position on part P361-4 that corresponds to the current value of the sensory/thought parameter. Note that the current value of the sense/thought parameter itself may be displayed in the third partial area A360.

Note that the player character's personality parameter is updated based on the player character's play style as well. For example, the update contents of the personality parameter are set in advance for each individual play style. Then, the personality parameter of the player character is updated based on the updated content set for the play style of the player character. Note that this update is executed each time a predetermined update timing arrives (for example, every day in the game world).

For example, with regard to the play style "number 10", the following update contents are determined as the update contents of the personality parameters. Then, the personality parameters of the player character assigned the play style "number 10" are updated according to the following update contents.
(1) Add a predetermined value to the team play/stand parameter (update so that the tendency to prefer stand play becomes stronger).
(2) Add a predetermined value to the passion/calmness parameter (update so that the tendency to act calmly becomes stronger).
(3) Subtracting a predetermined value from the technique/physical parameter (updated so that the player tends to play with high technique).
(4) Add a predetermined value to the sensory/thinking parameter (update so that the tendency to act thoughtfully is stronger).

Also, the player character's personality parameter is updated based on the content of the training that the player character is made to carry out. For example, the updated content of the personality parameter is set in advance for each individual training item. Then, when the player character is trained, the personality parameter of the player character is updated based on the update contents set for the training item that was performed.

For example, for the training item "passing practice", an update content is set such as subtracting a predetermined amount from the team/stand parameter (updated so that team play is emphasized more strongly). Then, when the player character is caused to practice passing, the personality parameter of the player character is updated based on the updated content.

The initial value of the player character's personality parameter may be set to "0", or may be set to a value determined for each player character by the game developer, or may be set to a player character's ability parameter or play style. It may be set to a value calculated for each player character based on the above.

A fourth partial area A370 indicates the player character's influence parameter. The influence parameter indicates the degree of influence of the player character.

For example, the player character's influence parameter is incremented by a predetermined amount each time the player character participates in a match (or each time the player character participates in a winning match). That is, the greater the number of times a player character has participated in a game (or the number of times a player character has participated in a winning game), the greater the value of the player character's influence parameter. In other words, the player character's influence parameter corresponds to a parameter corresponding to the number of times the player character has participated in a game (or the number of times a player character has participated in a winning game).

Also, for example, the player character's influence parameter is added in the following cases. Note that the influence parameter is not subtracted in this embodiment.
(1) When the player character is selected as the best player (MVP) in the game (2) When the overall value of the player character increases (3) Ranking of the player character in the overall value ranking at a predetermined time (for example, at the end of the month) is within the standard ranking (for example, 3rd place); (4) when the ranking of the player character is within the standard ranking (for example, 3rd place) in the popularity ranking at a predetermined time (for example, at the end of the month); (5) at a predetermined time (for example, (6) If a player character is selected as the best player (MVP) of the league after the league match ends (7) For each continent, all (8) World Best Player (World MVP) selected from all player characters in the game world When a player character is selected as

Since the influence parameter of a player character belonging to a user team is added as described above, a player character with a long number of years (affiliation period) belonging to a user team is assigned to a player character with a short period of belonging. In comparison, there is a high possibility that the value of the influence parameter will be large. Therefore, the influence parameter of a player character also corresponds to a parameter according to the period of belonging of the player character. Note that, for example, each time a predetermined point in time (for example, the end of a league match, the end of the month, or the weekend) arrives, the influence parameter of each player character belonging to the user team may be increased by a predetermined amount. good.

The fourth partial area A370 includes a part P371, which is a gauge image showing influence parameters. The length of the gauge (hatched portion) in the part P371 is set to the length corresponding to the current value of the influence parameter, and the length of the gauge indicates the current value of the influence parameter.

The initial value of the player character's influence parameter may be set to "0", or may be set to a value determined for each player character by the game developer.

[2-7] Next, team roles will be described in detail. 8A, 8B, and 8C show an example of team roll data showing a list of team rolls prepared for a soccer game. 8A-8C show 22 team rolls. In FIGS. 8A to 8C, team roll data D101-1, D101-2, and D101-3 are divided into three and shown in three diagrams, but these data are actually combined into one data. Hereinafter, team role data D101-1, D101-2, and D101-3 may be collectively referred to as "team role data D101".

As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, team role data D101-1, D101-2, and D101-3 include 'ID', 'team role name', 'division' and 'effect' fields. The "ID" field indicates identification information for uniquely identifying each team role. The "team role name" field indicates the name of the team role. The "classification" field indicates the classification (kind) of the team role. In this embodiment, six categories are set: growth period rolls, low-level rolls, middle-level rolls, high-level rolls, top-level rolls, and special rolls.

The "Effect" field indicates the effect of the team roll. That is, the "effect" field indicates the effect that the player character assigned the team role exerts on himself or the team. The "Effect" field includes "Improve Condition", "Bonus Income", "Improve Team Spirit", "Improve Training Efficiency", and "Special" fields as subfields. As described below, these fields indicate whether the team roll has an effect and its level of effect. The “effect level” indicates the magnitude (degree) of the effect, and in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the effect level is represented by “small”, “medium” and “large”. Hereinafter, a player character who is a teammate of a player character assigned a team role (that is, a player character belonging to the same team as the player character assigned a team role) will be referred to as a "teammate character". Describe.

The "condition-up" field indicates whether the team roll has a condition-up effect and its effect level. The condition-up effect is an effect that raises the condition parameters of the player characters assigned the team roll and their teammate characters to values higher than the original values.

A team roll with a blank "condition up" field does not have a condition up effect. On the other hand, team rolls whose "condition up" field is set to "small", "medium", or "large" have a condition up effect. "Small" indicates that the amount of increase in the condition parameter is small, "Medium" indicates that the amount of increase is greater than that of "Small", and "Large" indicates that the amount of increase is greater than that of "Medium".

The "Bonus Income" field indicates whether the team roll has a bonus income effect and its effect level. The bonus income effect is an effect of giving a bonus to the team to which the player character assigned the team role belongs. For example, this bonus is granted on a monthly basis.

Team rolls with a blank "Bonus Income" field have no bonus income effect. On the other hand, team rolls with "small", "medium" or "large" in the "bonus income" field have bonus income effects. "Small" indicates less bonus income, "Medium" indicates more bonus income than "Small", and "Large" indicates more bonus income than "Medium". Note that the amount of bonus income may be determined based on at least one of the annual salary and popularity parameter of the player character assigned the team role having the bonus income effect. For example, the higher the annual salary, the larger the amount of bonus income, and the higher the popularity, the larger the amount of bonus income.

The "team spirit up" field indicates whether the team roll has a team spirit up effect and its effect level. The team spirit up effect is an effect of raising the team spirit parameter of the team to which the player character assigned the team roll belongs to a value higher than the original value.

A team roll with a blank "team spirit up" field does not have a team spirit up effect. On the other hand, team rolls whose "team spirit up" field is set to "small", "medium", or "large" have team spirit up effects. "Small" indicates less increase in team spirit parameter, "medium" indicates more increase than "small", "large" indicates more increase than "medium" .

The "Training Efficiency Up" field indicates whether the team role has a training efficiency up effect and its effect level. The training efficiency improvement effect is an effect of increasing the training efficiency of player characters assigned team roles and their teammate characters. It should be noted that "increasing training efficiency" means increasing the experience value (training experience value) given to a player character who has undergone training.

A team role with a blank "Training Efficiency Up" field does not have the training efficiency up effect. On the other hand, a team role whose "Training Efficiency Up" field is "Small", "Medium", or "Large" has a training efficiency up effect. "Small" indicates less increase in training experience, "medium" indicates more increase than "small", "large" indicates more increase than "medium" .

The "special" field indicates whether or not there is a special effect and its effect level. Specific contents of each special effect will be described later.

The growth period role is the lowest division, and is a division mainly to which team roles assigned to player characters in the growth period belong. In FIG. 8A, two team roles are provided as growth period roles, ie, "from lower organization" and "master-apprentice relationship".

As shown in FIG. 8A, "from the lower organization" does not have the condition improvement effect, bonus income effect, team spirit improvement effect, or training efficiency improvement effect, but as a special effect, "own training efficiency improvement". It has "speed up acquisition of one's own skills".

"Increase own training efficiency" is the same effect as the training efficiency increase effect, and the target of the effect is limited only to the player character to whom the team role is assigned. As a result, the training efficiency increases for the player character assigned "from the lower organization", and the experience value (training experience value) given when training is carried out becomes larger than usual.

“Skill Acquisition Speed Up for Own Own” is an effect that the player character's own skill acquisition period to which the team role is assigned becomes shorter than usual. Therefore, by implementing skill training, it is possible to make a player character assigned "from a lower organization" acquire skills in a shorter skill acquisition period than usual.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the "teacher-student relationship" does not have a condition-up effect, a bonus income effect, a team spirit-up effect, or a training efficiency-up effect. It has "speed up acquisition of one's own skills". "Self-skill acquisition speedup" is the same as the case of "from the lower organization".

“Increase your own match experience value” is an effect that the experience value (match experience value) given to a player character assigned a team role when participating in a match increases more than usual. Therefore, player characters to which the "master-apprentice relationship" is assigned can acquire more game experience points than usual by making them participate in the game.

The subordinate roll is one category higher than the growing roll. The effect of the growth period roll extends only to the player characters assigned the team role, whereas the effect of the lower roll extends not only to the player characters assigned the team role but also to the teammate characters. That is, the low-level rolls have a larger range (targets) of effect than the growing rolls. In FIG. 8A, four team roles of "mood maker", "star player", "team player" and "master" are provided as lower roles.

As shown in FIG. 8A, "Mood Maker" only has a conditioning effect with an effect level of "small." "Star Player" only has bonus income effect with effect level "small". "Team Player" only has a team spirit up effect with an effect level of "small". "Master" has only the training efficiency up effect of the effect level "small".

The middle roll is one category higher than the lower roll. The lower roll has only one of the condition up effect, bonus income effect, team spirit up effect, and training efficiency up effect, while the middle roll has two of those four effects. In addition to having one, the effect level is also large compared to the lower rolls. Medium rolls also have special effects. In FIG. 8A, six team roles of "fighter", "hard worker", "fighter", "control tower", "professor", and "intelligent player" are provided as intermediate roles.

As shown in FIG. 8A, "fighting general" has a condition-up effect and a training efficiency-up effect with an effect level of "middle". In addition, the "fighter" has a special effect of "(when captain) reduce the fatigue effect of teammates (small)". This special effect is an effect that, when a player character assigned "fighter" is set as the captain of the team, the effect of the fatigue parameter of the teammate character is slightly reduced.

In this embodiment, fatigue level parameters are set for each player character. The fatigue level parameter indicates the degree of fatigue of the player character. For example, a higher fatigue level parameter indicates that the player character is more fatigued, and a lower fatigue level parameter indicates that the player character is less fatigued. The fatigue level parameter of the player character increases by having the player character participate in a match or training, and the fatigue level parameter of the player character decreases by resting the player character. . Further, when the fatigue level parameter of the player character is higher than the threshold value, the ability parameter of the player character is set to a value lower than the original value in the match, and the player character cannot demonstrate the original ability in the match. In this regard, when a player character is assigned a “fighter” and the player character is set as the captain of the team, even if the fatigue level parameter of the teammate character is higher than the threshold, the special effect , the amount of decrease in ability parameters is slightly smaller than usual. Note that the special effect may set the threshold for the fatigue level parameter of the teammate character to a value higher than normal.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the "hard worker" has a condition-up effect and a team spirit-up effect with an effect level of "middle". In addition, "Hard Worker" has a special effect of "(When Captain) Reduces Fatigue Effects of Teammates (Small)". This special effect is the same as in the case of "Tosho".

As shown in FIG. 8A, "fighter" has a condition-up effect and a bonus income effect with an effect level of "medium". Furthermore, the "fighter" has a special effect of "increase game experience value (when captain) (small)". This special effect is an effect that the experience value (game experience value) given when a player character assigned "fighter" or his teammate character participates in a game is slightly larger than usual.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the "playing tower" has a bonus income effect and a team spirit up effect with an effect level of "medium". Furthermore, the "playing tower" has special effects of "(when captain) increasing team spirit (small)" and "(when captain) increasing win rate when skipping matches (small)".

``(When Captain) Team Spirit Up (Small)'' will increase the team spirit parameter of the team to a slightly higher value than the original value if the player character assigned to ``Player Tower'' is set as the captain of the team. The effect is to rise.

"(When captain) Increase win rate when skipping a match (small)" is when the player character assigned to the "playing tower" is set as the captain of the team and the skip of the match is selected (i.e., the This is the effect that the probability of the team winning the match is slightly higher than usual when the simulation method is selected as the execution method). For example, if the user selects to skip the match while the player character assigned the “playing tower” is set as the captain of the user team, the probability that the user team will win the match is slightly higher than usual. As such, the parameters used in the simulation process are adjusted.

As shown in FIG. 8A, "Professor" has a bonus income effect and a training efficiency improvement effect with an effect level of "medium". Furthermore, the "control tower" has a special effect of "increase match experience value (when captain) (small)". This special effect is the same as for "Fighter".

As shown in FIG. 8A, the "intelligent player" has a team spirit up effect and a training efficiency up effect with an effect level of "middle". Furthermore, the "intelligent player" has special effects of "(when captain) increasing team spirit (small)" and "(when captain) increasing win rate when skipping matches (small)". These special effects are the same as for the "conning tower".

The upper roll is a category one level higher than the middle roll. The middle roll has only two of the condition up effect, the bonus income effect, the team spirit up effect, and the training efficiency up effect, while the high roll has all these four effects. , the effect level is also generally larger than the medium roll. Higher rolls also have more special effects than medium rolls. In FIG. 8B, five team roles of "key player", "hero", "superstar", "ruler" and "master" are provided as upper roles.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the "key player" has a condition improvement effect, a bonus income effect, a team spirit improvement effect, and a training efficiency improvement effect with an effect level of "middle". Furthermore, the "key player" has special effects of "(when captain) increasing team spirit (medium)" and "(when captain) increasing win rate when skipping matches (medium)".

"(When Captain) Team Spirit Up (Medium)" is the same effect as the above-mentioned "(When Captain) Team Spirit Up (Small)", but the amount of increase in the team spirit parameter is different. (Medium) has a higher increase in team spirit parameters than (small).

"(As Captain) Win Rate Increase When Skipping Matches (Medium)" has the same effect as "(When Captain) Win Rate Increase When Skipping Matches (Small)", but the degree of increase in win rate is different. be. (Medium) has a higher win rate than (Small).

As shown in FIG. 8B, the "hero" has a condition-up effect with an effect level of "large", a bonus income effect with an effect level of "medium", and a team spirit-up effect and training efficiency-up effect with an effect level of "small". have In addition, the “hero” has special effects of “(when captain) reduce fatigue of teammate (large)” and “(when participating in game) condition change of teammate”.

“(When Captain) Reduces the effect of fatigue on teammates (large)” has the same effect as “(When captain) Reduces the effect of fatigue on teammates (small)”, and the degree of reduction in the effect of fatigue is Different effect. Compared to (Small), (Large) reduces the effect of fatigue to a significantly greater extent (that is, the amount of decrease in ability parameters due to fatigue is significantly smaller).

``Change in teammate's condition (when participating in a match)'' is an effect in which when a player character assigned "Hero" participates in a match, the condition parameters of the teammate character change based on the condition parameters of the player character. is. For example, when a player character assigned a "hero" participates in a match, if the condition parameter of the player character is higher than the first threshold value, the condition parameter of the teammate character rises to a value higher than the original value. , if the condition parameter of the player character is lower than the second threshold, the condition parameter of the teammate character is lowered to a lower value than the original value.

As shown in FIG. 8B, "superstar" has a bonus income effect with an effect level of "large", a training efficiency improvement effect with an effect level of "medium", and a condition improvement effect and team spirit improvement effect with an effect level of "small". and Furthermore, "superstar" has, as special effects, "(when captain) teammate's fatigue effect reduction (large)", "ticket income fluctuation", and "negotiation probability fluctuation". "(When Captain) Fatigue effect of teammates is reduced (large)" is the same as in the case of "Hero".

"Ticket income fluctuation" is the effect that the ticket income of the team fluctuates. For example, if a "superstar" is assigned to a player character of the user team, the monthly ticket income will be higher than usual based on the number of matches played by the player character. The greater the number of matches played by the player character, the greater the increase in ticket income.

“Negotiation probability change” is an effect that the probability of successful negotiations (annual salary negotiations, acquisition negotiations, etc.) fluctuates. For example, when a "superstar" is assigned to a player character of a user team, the probability of successfully negotiating with a player character in a position different from that of the player character is higher than usual, and a player character in the same position as the player character is more likely to succeed. Lower chance of successfully negotiating with

As shown in FIG. 8B, the "ruler" has a team spirit-up effect with an effect level of "large", a condition-up effect with an effect level of "medium", and a bonus income effect and training efficiency improvement effect with an effect level of "small". and Furthermore, the “ruler” has “(when captain) team spirit up (large)” and “(when participating in a match) team spirit change” as special effects.

“(When Captain) Team Spirit Up (Large)” has the same effect as “(When Captain) Team Spirit Up (Small) or (Medium)”, but the amount of increase in team spirit parameters is different. be. (Large) raises the team spirit parameter even more than (Medium).

“(When participating in a match) team spirit change” is an effect that the team spirit parameter of the team changes. For example, when a "ruler" is assigned to a player character of the user team, when the player character participates in a game, the team spirit parameter of the user team fluctuates based on the condition parameter of the player character. Specifically, for example, when the condition parameter of the player character is higher than the first threshold value, the team spirit parameter of the user team increases to a value higher than the original value, and the condition parameter of the player character is raised to the first threshold value. 2 threshold, the team spirit parameter of the user's team is reduced to a lower value than it should be.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the “master” has a training efficiency improvement effect with an effect level of “large”, a team spirit improvement effect with an effect level of “medium”, and a condition improvement effect and bonus income effect with an effect level of “small”. have Furthermore, the "master" has special effects of "increase match experience value (when captain) (large)" and "change match experience value (when participating in a match)" as special effects.

“(When Captain) Match Experience Value Increase (Large)” is the same effect as the above-mentioned “(When Captain) Match Experience Value Increase (Small)”, but has a different increase in match experience value. (Large) has a much higher increase in game experience than (Small).

“(When participating in a match) Match experience value change” is given to the player character himself and his teammate characters based on the condition parameters of the player character when the player character assigned “master” participates in the match. It is an effect that the game experience value to be played fluctuates. For example, when a player character assigned a “master” participates in a match, if the condition parameter of the player character is higher than the first threshold, the match experience value increases more than usual, and the condition parameter of the player character increases. If it is lower than the second threshold, the game experience value will be reduced more than usual.

The highest role is a division one level higher than the upper role. The top roll has all of the condition up effect, bonus income effect, team spirit up effect, and training efficiency up effect, and is different from the high rank roll in that their effect levels are "large". . Also, top rolls have more special effects than higher rolls. In FIG. 8B, two team roles of "Bandiera" and "Legend" are provided as the top roles.

As shown in FIG. 8B, "Bandiera" and "Legend" both have a condition-up effect, a bonus income effect, a team spirit-up effect, and a training efficiency-up effect with an effect level of "high."

In addition, “Bandiera” has special effects such as “(when captain) team spirit up (medium)”, “(when captain) win rate up when skipping games (medium)”, and “(when captain) fatigue effect on teammates. Reduce (medium)” and “Speed up skill acquisition for teammates”. “(when captain) increases team spirit (middle)” and “(when captain) increases win rate when skipping matches (middle)” are the same as in the case of “key player”.

"(When captain) reduces the effect of fatigue on teammates (medium)" has the same effect as "(when captain) reduces the effect of fatigue on teammates (small) or (large)", and reduces the effect of fatigue. These are effects with different degrees of mitigation (that is, the amount of decrease in ability parameters due to fatigue). (Medium) has a greater degree of reduction in the effects of fatigue than (Small) (i.e., the decrease in ability parameters due to fatigue is smaller), and compared to (Large), the degree of reduction in the effects of fatigue is smaller. (That is, the amount of decrease in ability parameters due to fatigue is large).

“Skill Acquisition Speed Up for Teammate” is an effect that the skill acquisition period of the teammate character is shorter than usual. For example, by having the teammate characters perform skill training while "Bandiera" is assigned to the player characters of the user team, the teammate characters can acquire skills in a shorter skill acquisition period than usual.

In addition, “Legend” has special effects such as “(when captain) increase team spirit (medium)”, “(when captain) increase win rate when skipping games (medium)”, and “(when captain) increase game experience ( medium)” and “speeding up skill acquisition of teammates”. “(when captain) increase team spirit (middle)” and “(when captain) increase win rate when skipping matches (middle)” are the same as in the case of “key player”. Also, "Skill acquisition speed up for teammates" is the same as in the case of "Bandiera".

"(When Captain) Game EXP Increase (Medium)" has the same effect as the above-mentioned "(When Captain) Game EXP Increase (Small) or (Large)", but the increase amount of game experience is different. It is an effect. (Medium) has a larger increase in match experience value than (small), and has a smaller increase in match experience value than (large).

A special roll is a category to which team rolls with special effects belong. In FIG. 8C, three team roles of "rising star", "bad boy" and "gambler" are provided as special roles.

As shown in FIG. 8C, "Rising Star" has special effects of "Increase Own Game Experience Value", "Increase Own Skill Acquisition Speed", and "Increase Own Rapid Growth Probability". "Increase own match experience value" and "Increase own skill acquisition speed" are the same as in the case of "master-apprentice relationship". However, the amount of increase in match experience and the amount of decrease in skill acquisition period may be larger than in the "master-apprentice relationship". Furthermore, "Rising Star" has an "offer price premium" as a special effect. The "offer price premium" is an effect that the COM team offers acquisition with a higher transfer fee than usual.

“Increase own rapid growth probability” is an effect that the probability of a rapid growth event occurring for a player character assigned “rising star” is higher than usual.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the "bad boy" has special effects such as "Increase own match experience value", "Increase own skill acquisition speed", "Increase own condition", and "Decrease teammate's condition". ”. ``Increase one's own game experience value'' and ``Speed up one's own skill acquisition'' are the same as in the case of the ``master-apprentice relationship''. However, the amount of increase in match experience and the amount of decrease in skill acquisition period may be larger than in the "master-apprentice relationship".

“Upgrade one's own condition” is an effect in which the condition parameter of the player character assigned “bad boy” rises to a higher value than the original value.

"Teammate's condition down" is an effect that the condition parameters of the teammate character in the next match fluctuate based on the evaluation score when the player character assigned "bad boy" participates in the match. Specifically, when the evaluation score for the player character assigned the "bad boy" is lower than the threshold, the condition parameters of the teammate character with the overall value parameter lower than that of the player character in the next match are determined based on the probability information. (randomly) to a lower value than it should be.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the "gambler" has a condition-up effect and a training efficiency-up effect with an effect level of "middle". In addition, the "gambler" has a special effect of "fluctuations in the effect of fatigue on surrounding teammates (when participating in a game)". Furthermore, the "gambler" has a "team spirit change" as a special effect.

``Fatigue effect change of surrounding teammates (at the time of participating in a match)'' is defined as, when a player character assigned the role of ``gambler'' participates in a match, changes in the surroundings of the player character based on the condition parameters of the player character. The effect is that the effect of the fatigue parameter (that is, the amount of decrease in the ability parameter due to fatigue) fluctuates with respect to the teammate character who is in the teammate character. Specifically, when the condition parameter of the player character assigned the "gambler" is higher than the first threshold, the effect of the fatigue parameter on the teammate characters around the player character is reduced ( In other words, the amount of decrease in ability parameters due to fatigue is smaller than usual). On the other hand, when the condition parameter of the player character assigned the “gambler” is lower than the second threshold, the effect of the fatigue parameter increases on the teammate characters around the player character (that is, Ability parameter drops more than usual).

“Team spirit change” is an effect that the team spirit parameter of the team to which the player character belongs is changed based on the condition parameter of the player character assigned “gambler”. Specifically, when the condition parameter of the player character assigned the "gambler" is higher than the first threshold value, the team spirit parameter increases to a value higher than the original value. On the other hand, when the condition parameter of the player character assigned the "gambler" is lower than the second threshold value, the team spirit parameter is lowered to a lower value than the original value.

[2-8] A team role assigned to a player character is determined based on the player character's personality parameter and influence parameter.

FIG. 9 shows an example of allocation condition data indicating team role allocation conditions. As shown in FIG. 9, the allocation condition data D102 includes "ID", "team role name", "allocation condition", "Lv2 condition", and "Lv3 condition" fields. The "ID" and "team role name" fields are the same as the team role data D101.

The "assignment condition" field indicates the assignment condition of the team role. That is, the "assignment condition" field is the condition that must be satisfied by the player character in order to assign the team role. As shown in FIG. 9, the "assignment condition" field includes "influence condition", "personality condition", and "special condition" fields as subfields.

The "influence condition" field indicates a condition regarding the influence parameter of the player character. The "personality condition" field indicates the condition regarding the player character's personality parameter. As shown in FIG. 9, the "personality condition" field includes "team play/stand play", "passion/calm", "technique/physical", and "sensibility/thought" fields as subfields.

The "team play/stand play" field indicates conditions related to team play/stand play parameters of player characters. The "Passion/Calmness" field indicates the condition regarding the player character's passion/calmness parameter. The "skills/physical" field indicates conditions related to the skill/physical parameters of the player character. The "feelings/thoughts" field indicates conditions related to senses/thought parameters of the player character. If the "team play/stand play" field is blank, it indicates that there is no condition regarding team play/stand play parameters. The same is true for the "Passion/Calm", "Technique/Physical", and "Sense/Thought" fields.

As shown in FIG. 9, for categories other than special roles, the same influence condition is set for a plurality of team roles belonging to the same category. That is, a plurality of team roles belonging to the same category have the same influence condition and different personality conditions. For example, for the lower roles "mood maker", "star player", "team player", and "master", the same influence parameter of 64 or more is set as the influence condition, Different conditions are set as personality conditions.

Therefore, when the player character's influence parameter reaches 64 or more, if the player character's personality parameter satisfies the personality conditions of any team role among the lower roles, the team role is assigned to the player character. . That is, among the lower roles, a team role set with a personality condition that is satisfied by the player character's personality parameter is assigned to the player character.

For example, in FIG. 9, the "passion/calm" field of the "mood maker" is "-50 or less" and the "skill/physical" field is "50 or more", so the player character's influence parameter becomes 64 or more, the passion/calm parameter of the player character is -50 or less, and the skill/physical parameter is 50 or more, the "mood maker" is assigned to the player character. .

It should be noted that although the personality condition is described here as an AND condition, the personality condition may be an OR condition. That is, if the player character's influence parameter is 64 or more, the player character's passion/calm parameter is -50 or less, or if the player character's skill/physical parameter is 50 or more, , “mood maker” may be assigned to the player character. Also, which of the AND condition or the OR condition is used as the personality condition may differ for each team role category (type). For example, the personality conditions may be OR conditions for lower-ranked roles, and the AND conditions for middle-ranked, upper-ranked, and top-ranked roles.

In FIG. 9, a condition that the influence parameter is 0 or more is set as the influence condition of the growth period roll. In addition, the influence parameter is set to be 64 or more as the influence condition for the lower roles, and the influence parameter is set to be 160 or more as the influence condition for the middle roles. ing. Furthermore, a condition that the influence parameter is 255 is set as the influence condition for the upper role and the highest role. That is, in FIG. 9, the amount of influence parameter required to receive team role assignment increases in the order of growth period role, lower role, middle role, upper role, and highest role. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as the player character participates in the game or performs well in the game, the team role of the player character increases, and as a result, the team role of the player character is normally changed to the growth period role, the low rank role, and the low rank role. Player characters are promoted in the order of roll, middle roll, high roll, and top roll, and player characters generate greater effects.

The "special conditions" field indicates conditions (special conditions) imposed other than the conditions related to influence parameters and personality parameters. If the "special condition" field is blank, it indicates that there is no special condition.

For example, the "special condition" field for "from lower organization" is "special condition A". This indicates that the player character must satisfy the special condition A in order to assign the player character "from the lower organization". For example, the special condition A is that ``the team to which the player character currently belongs is the same as the team of the lower organization to which the player character has belonged in the past, and the player character has participated in one game''. It is a condition.

In addition, the 'special condition' field of the 'master-student relationship' is 'special condition B'. For example, the special condition B is "the team to which the player character currently belongs is different from the team of the lower organization to which the player character has belonged in the past, and among the player characters to which the team role has not been assigned. At least 10 games with the highest score in the .

The "special condition" field of "hero" is "special condition C". For example, the special condition C is a condition that "there is no other player character assigned a 'hero' in the same team".

Also, the "special condition" field of "superstar" is "special condition D". For example, the special condition D is a condition that "there is no other player character assigned to a 'superstar' in the same team".

Also, the "special condition" field of "ruler" is "special condition E". For example, the special condition E is a condition that "there is no other player character assigned the 'ruler' in the same team".

In addition, the "special condition" field of "master" is "special condition F". For example, special condition F is a condition that "there is no other player character assigned 'master' in the same team".

Also, the 'special condition' field of 'Bandiera' is 'special condition G'. For example, the special condition G is ``one of the higher roles has been assigned to the player character, and one year has passed since the assignment of the higher role, and eight years or more have been with the current team. It is a condition that "I am enrolled."

Also, the "special condition" field of "legend" is "special condition H". For example, the special condition H is ``one of the higher roles has been assigned to the player character, and one year has passed since this higher role was assigned, and a specific award has been won''. and conditions.

Also, the "special condition" field of "rising star" is "special condition I". For example, the special condition I is "all player characters under the age of 21 who are 21 years old or younger, who have played 50 games or more with the current team, and who have played 30 games. It is a condition that it will be in the top 3 in the ranking of the overall value.

Also, the 'special condition' field of 'bad boy' is 'special condition J'. For example, the special condition J is ``the age of the player character is 23 years old or less, the number of fouls in one season is 10 or more, and the ranking of the number of fouls in the team is within the top three''. is the condition of

The “Lv2 condition” and “Lv3 condition” fields indicate conditions (level-up conditions) to be satisfied by player characters in order to raise the level of the team roll. The "Lv2 condition" field indicates the condition that must be satisfied by the player character in order to increase the team roll level to "2". Similarly, the "Lv3 Condition" field indicates the condition that must be satisfied by the player character in order to raise the level of the team roll to "3". In FIG. 9, conditions related to influence parameters are set as these conditions.

For example, in FIG. 9, the conditions for assigning "mood maker" are that the influence parameter is 64 or more, the passion/calm parameter is -50 or less, and the technique/physical parameter is 50 or more. is set.

Therefore, when the player character's influence parameter is 64 or more, if the passion/calm parameter of the player character is -50 or less and the technique/physical parameter is 50 or more, the above allocation conditions are satisfied. It is determined that the player character has been set, and the "mood maker" is assigned to the player character.

In this case, the display unit 16 displays a team role assignment image indicating that the team role has been assigned to the player character. FIG. 10 shows an example of a team role assignment image. FIG. 10 shows a case where the "mood maker" is assigned to the player character A10. Therefore, the team role assignment image G400 includes a part P401 indicating that the "mood maker" has been assigned to the player character A10. The team role assignment image G400 also includes a part P402 showing commentary on team roles.

When the "mood maker" is assigned to the player character A10, the player character A10 generates a condition-up effect with an effect level of "small" as shown in FIG. 8A.

In FIG. 9, the Lv2 condition of the "mood maker" is set to have an influence parameter of 96 or higher, and the Lv3 condition is set to have an influence parameter of 128 or higher. Therefore, when the player character A10 assigned the "mood maker" has an influence parameter of 96 or higher, the level of the "mood maker" assigned to the player character A10 increases to "2". In this case, within the range of the effect level "small", the amount of increase in the condition parameter is greater than in the case of the level "1". Also, when the player character A10 has an influence parameter of 128 or more, the level of the "mood maker" assigned to the player character increases to "3". In this case, within the range of effect level "small", the amount of increase in the condition parameter is greater than in the case of level "2". When the condition for assigning the "mood maker" is satisfied by the player character A10, the Lv2 condition or the Lv3 condition may already be satisfied, in which case the "mood maker" is assigned to the player character A10, Its level is set to "2" or "3".

Note that in this embodiment, the team role assigned to each player character is limited to one. For example, when a player character assigned "from a lower organization" satisfies the assignment condition of "mood maker", the team role assigned to the player character is changed from "from a lower organization" to "mood maker". be.

[2-9] In the soccer game described above, when a team role is assigned to a player character, an effect corresponding to the team role occurs in the game. Therefore, the user can strengthen the user team by forming the user team around the player characters assigned the team role. As a result, the user can feel that the user team is being strengthened by the presence of the player character assigned the team role, and the user can feel the presence of the player character. In particular, in the soccer game described above, influence parameters according to the number of times a player character has participated in a match (or the number of years that a player character has belonged to a team (affiliation period)) and personalities related to behavior tendencies of player characters. Since the team role assigned to the player character is determined based on the parameters (FIG. 9), the player character participates in the game (or belongs to the user team for a long period of time) or the player character The user can be made to realize that the presence of the player character is formed by the action performed by the player character in the game.

[2-10] In this embodiment, team roles assigned to player characters are not changed within the same category. For example, after the "mood maker" of the lower roles is assigned to a player character, the personality parameter of the player character is updated. Even if the conditions for assigning other team roles (star player, team player, or master) among the roles are satisfied, the team role assigned to the player character remains "mood maker" and "mood Maker" will not change to any other team role.

[2-11] In addition, in the present embodiment, team role assignment conditions (influence conditions) are set as shown in FIG. 9, and the influence parameter does not decrease. , Growing roll, lower roll, middle roll, upper roll, and top roll (there may be special rolls between the lower roll and the middle roll). In this regard, in this embodiment, in principle, the team roll of the player character is not demoted. For example, after the player character has been assigned to the middle-level role of "fighter", the personality parameter of the player character is updated. Even if the conditions for assigning the role "Mood Maker" are satisfied, the team role assigned to the player character will be changed from "Fighter" (middle role) to "Mood Maker" (lower role). It will not be (demoted).

However, in this embodiment, when a player character is transferred (that is, when the team to which the player character belongs is changed), the team role assigned to the player character may be demoted. For example, when a player character assigned "Bandiera" is transferred from the current team to another team, the team role of the player character is changed to "top star" or "key player". Also, for example, when a player character assigned a team role of "subordinate organization" or "master-apprentice relationship" transfers from the current team to another team, the player character is changed to a state in which the team role is not assigned. do. By doing so, it is possible for the user to realize that the sense of presence of the player character will change (for example, the sense of presence of the player character will weaken) when the player character is transferred.

[2-12] In addition, if the team role of the player character changes within a relatively short period of time, the user may feel uncomfortable. The change of the team role of the player character may be restricted until the period elapses (for example, until 15 games are played).

[2-13] As described above, each personality parameter can take a value between -100 and 100, but the upper limit value between -100 and 100 is set for each player character. and a lower limit value may be set.

For example, the upper limit and lower limit may be set based on the player character's ability parameters. Specifically, for a player character with high passing ability or dribbling ability, the lower limit value of the technique/physical parameter may be set to a smaller value than for a player character with low passing ability or dribbling ability. Also, for a player character with high physical ability (speed ability, jump ability, physical contact ability, etc.), the upper limit value of the technique/physical parameter may be set to a larger value than for a player character with low physical ability.

Also, for example, the upper limit and lower limit may be set based on the age parameter of the player character. For example, as the age of the player character increases, the upper limit value may be increased and the lower limit value may be decreased.

As described above, the personality parameter changes depending on the action performed by the player character in the game. / Physical parameters show that there is a tendency to play with high technique, and as a result, team roles with an image of playing with high technique (professor, master, etc.) may be assigned to the player character. Also, there is a possibility that a team role (high-ranking role, etc.) with an image of skillful play will be assigned to a player character who is younger.

However, in this case, a team role (professor, expert, etc.), which has an image of playing with high technique, is assigned to a player character with low passing ability or dribbling ability, or a team role with an image of playing skillfully. Assigning a certain team role (such as a high-ranking role) to a player character who is younger may make the user feel uncomfortable.

In this respect, by setting the upper limit value and the lower limit value based on the player character's ability parameter and age parameter, such inconvenience can be prevented. As a method for preventing such an inconvenience, a method of adding a condition regarding a player character's ability parameter and age parameter to the team role allocation condition is also conceivable. However, if a condition relating to the ability parameter or age parameter of the player character is added to the team role allocation conditions, the allocation condition data D102 will become complicated. In this regard, the allocation condition data D102 can be prevented from becoming complicated by the above-described arrangement.

[2-14] In the present embodiment, personality parameters, influence parameters, and team roles are set not only for player characters of the user team but also for player characters of the COM team. However, if the player characters of all COM teams are to be updated with personality parameters and influence parameters in the same way as player characters of the user team, the processing load will increase.

Therefore, in order to reduce the processing load, the values of the personality parameters of the player characters of the COM team are fixed to values preset by the game developer. In addition, regarding the player characters of the COM team, at a predetermined timing (every day in the game world), from all the player characters of the COM team, based on the probability information (randomly), a predetermined number of A player character is selected, and a predetermined value is added to the influence parameter of the selected player character.

However, team roles are assigned to player characters of the COM team based on the assignment condition data D102 shown in FIG. 9 in the same way as player characters of the user team.

[3. Functional Block] Next, a configuration for realizing the functions described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an example of functional blocks realized by the game system 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the game system 1 includes a data storage unit 100, a first parameter update unit 110, a second parameter update unit 120, a limit value change unit 130, an effect information determination unit 140, a limit unit 150 , a group changer 160 , an effect information changer 170 , and an effect generator 180 . Among these, the data storage unit 100 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12 , the storage unit 32 and the database 35 . Functional blocks other than the data storage unit 100 are implemented by at least one of the control unit 11 and the control unit 31 . That is, all of the functional blocks other than the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the control unit 11, all of these may be implemented by the control unit 31, or some of these may be implemented by the control unit 11. , and the rest may be realized by the control unit 31 .

[3-1] The data storage section 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. For example, team role data D101, allocation condition data D102, team data D103, and team member data D104 are stored in the data storage unit 100 as data necessary for executing the aforementioned soccer game. Since the team role data D101 and the allocation condition data D102 have already been explained (FIGS. 8A to 8C and 9), the explanation is omitted here.

[3-1-1] FIG. 12 shows an example of the team data D103. Team data D103 shows a list of all soccer teams existing in the game world.

As shown in FIG. 12, the team data D103 includes "team ID", "team name", "team spirit", "team power", "game plan information", and "user team flag" fields. A “team ID” field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies each team. The "team name" field indicates the name of the team. The "Team Spirit" field indicates the current value of the team's team spirit parameter. The "team strength" field indicates the current value of the team's team strength parameter. The "game plan information" field stores information about the game plan (formation, tactics, etc.) set for the team. A "user team flag" field indicates whether or not the team is a user team. For example, in the "user team flag" field, the value "0" is set when the user team is not the user team, and the value "1" is set when the user team is.

Note that FIG. 12 shows part of the fields included in the team data D103. Although omitted in FIG. 12, the team data D103 also includes, for example, fields indicating various types of information displayed in the team situation image G200.

[3-1-2] FIG. 13 shows an example of the team member data D104. The team member data D104 is stored in association with the team ID (for each team). The team member data D104 indicates a list of all player characters belonging to the team.

As shown in FIG. 13, team member data D104 includes fields described below. The "player ID" field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies each player character. The "player name", "position", and "age" fields indicate the player character's name, position, and age parameters. The "captain flag" field indicates whether or not the player character is set as a captain. For example, in the "captain flag" field, the value "0" is set when the player character is not set as the captain, and the value "1" is set when the player character is set as the captain.

The "total value" field indicates the total value parameter of the player character. The "ability" field indicates each ability parameter of the player character. The "experience value" field indicates the experience value parameter of the player character. Experience value parameters are stored for each individual ability item. The "condition" field indicates the condition parameters of the player character. The "fatigue" field indicates the fatigue level parameter of the player character.

The "influence" field indicates the influence parameter of the player character. The "personality" field indicates personality parameters of the player character. The "personality" field includes "team play/stand play", "passion/calm", "technique/physical", and "sensation/thought" fields as subfields. Each of these fields includes, as subfields, the "current value", "lower limit", and "upper limit" fields. The “team play/stand play” field indicates current values, lower limit values, and upper limit values of team play/stand play parameters of player characters. The "passion/calmness" field indicates the current value, lower limit value, and upper limit value of the player character's passion/calmness parameter. The "skill/physical" field indicates the current value, lower limit value, and upper limit value of the player character's skill/physical parameter. The "feeling/thinking" field indicates the current value, lower limit value, and upper limit value of the player character's feeling/thinking parameter.

The "team role" field indicates the team role assigned to the player character and its level. For example, a team role ID assigned to a player character and a numerical value indicating its level are registered in the "team role" field. Note that if no team role is assigned to the player character, the "team role" field is blank.

Note that FIG. 13 shows part of the fields included in the team member data D104. Although omitted in FIG. 13, the team member data D104 also includes a field indicating the date when the current team role was assigned to the player character, for example. The team member data D104 also includes fields indicating the player character's nationality/region, height, play style, contract information (annual salary, contract expiry date, etc.), popularity parameter, star rating parameter, training details, and the like.

[3-1-3] The data necessary for executing the soccer game described above is not limited to the data described above, and other data is also stored in the data storage section 100 . For example, data on the current progress (current day in the game world, etc.), data on the game schedule, and data on the results of past games (win/loss, scores, evaluation points of each player character, etc.) are also stored as data. stored in unit 100 .

[3-2] The first parameter updating section 110 updates the first parameter related to the use of the game character in the game.

A "game character" is a type of game object that can be used in a game. In other words, a "game character" is a game object that acts in the game world (virtual space or game space). For example, a "game character" is a game object representing a person. A "person" may be a real person or a fictitious person. Also, for example, a "game character" may be a game object representing a creature other than a person. A "creature" may be a real creature or a fictitious creature. Also, for example, a "game character" may be a game object representing something other than a living thing. For example, a "game character" may be a game object representing a robot. A "game character" may be provided in the form of a game card.

"Using a game character" means, for example, making a game character act in a game. For example, in the case of a game in which game characters compete with each other or a game in which game character groups compete with each other, having a game character participate in a battle corresponds to "use of a game character". Further, for example, in the case of a sports game, having a game character participate in a match corresponds to "use of a game character". In the case of a team sports game, being selected as a member of a team may correspond to "use of a game character". That is, it may be determined that the game character has been used if it has been selected as a reserve player even if the player does not participate in the game. Further, for example, in the case of a sports game, having a game character practice (training) may correspond to "use of a game character".

A “first parameter” is a parameter different from a second parameter described later, and is a separate parameter from the second parameter. A "first parameter" is, for example, a parameter that is updated based on use of a game character. Specifically, the "first parameter" is, for example, a parameter according to the number of times the game character is used. In other words, the "first parameter" is a parameter that reflects the number of uses of the game character. In other words, the "first parameter" is a parameter that correlates with the number of uses of the game character. For example, the "first parameter" is updated each time the game character is used. The amount of change in the first parameter each time the game character is used may or may not be constant. The "parameter according to the number of times the game character is used" may be a parameter according to only the number of times the game character is used, or a parameter according to the number of times the game character is used and one or more other factors. It may be a parameter. That is, the "parameter corresponding to the number of times the game character is used" may be a parameter that has a correlation with the number of times the game character is used and also has a correlation with one or more other factors. .

Also, the "first parameter" may be, for example, a parameter according to the evaluation of the game character when the game character is used. In other words, the "first parameter" may be a parameter that reflects the evaluation of the game character when the game character is used. For example, the "first parameter" may be updated based on the evaluation of the game character when the game character is used. Specifically, for example, the "first parameter" may be updated when the evaluation of the game character is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard. Alternatively, the "first parameter" may be updated when the evaluation of the game character is below a predetermined standard. Alternatively, the "first parameter" may change by an amount according to the evaluation of the game character. As with the "parameters according to the number of times the game character is used", the "parameters according to the evaluation of the game character" may be parameters according only to the evaluation of the game character, or may be parameters according to the evaluation of the game character. It may be a parameter depending on the evaluation and one or more other factors.

Also, the "first parameter" may be, for example, a parameter according to the performance achieved by the game character when the game character is used. In other words, the "first parameter" may be a parameter that reflects the performance achieved by the game character when the game character is used. For example, the "first parameter" may be updated based on the performance achieved by the game character when the game character is used. Specifically, for example, the "first parameter" may be updated when the performance achieved by the game character is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard. Alternatively, the "first parameter" may be updated when the performance achieved by the game character is below a predetermined standard. Alternatively, the "first parameter" may change by an amount depending on the performance achieved by the game character. As with the "parameter according to the number of times the game character has been used", the "parameter according to the score achieved by the game character" may be a parameter according only to the score achieved by the game character. It may be a parameter according to the performance achieved by and one or more other factors.

Also, the "first parameter" may be a parameter that is updated based on the use of the game character and one or more other matters. That is, the "first parameter" may reflect not only the use of the game character (the number of uses, etc.), but also other matters. For example, it may be a parameter that is updated based on the use of a "first parameter" game character and the game character's position in a ranking of a plurality of game characters. Also, for example, the "first parameter" may be a parameter that is updated based on the use of the game character and the popularity of the game character. Note that the "first parameter" may be a parameter that is not affected by the action content of the game character when the game character is used. That is, the "first parameter" may be a parameter that is updated based on the use of the game character regardless of the action content of the game character when the game character is used.

Alternatively, the "first parameter" may be, for example, a parameter according to the elapsed time since the game character became usable. In other words, the "first parameter" is a parameter that reflects the elapsed time since the game character became available for use. Furthermore, in other words, the "first parameter" is a parameter that has a correlation with the elapsed time since the game character became available for use. For example, the "first parameter" is updated based on the elapsed time since the game character became available. Also, for example, the "first parameter" is updated such that the longer the elapsed time after the game character becomes usable, the larger the value of the first parameter. In addition, the "parameter according to the elapsed period after the game character can be used" may be a parameter according to only the elapsed period, or may be a parameter according to the elapsed period and one or more other elements. It may be a parameter according to That is, the "parameter corresponding to the elapsed time since the use of the game character became possible" is a parameter that has a correlation with the elapsed time and also has a correlation with one or more other factors. may be

It should be noted that the "elapsed period of time since the game character became available for use" is the period (time) that has elapsed since the game character became available for use by the user. For example, in the case of the above-mentioned soccer game, the fact that a player character belongs to a user team corresponds to "the state in which the user can use the game character". The elapsed period (affiliation period) corresponds to the "elapsed period after the use of the game character becomes possible". Here, the "elapsed period" may be an elapsed period (elapsed time) in the game world or an elapsed period (elapsed time) in the real world. That is, the "first parameter" may be updated each time a predetermined point in time arrives in the game world (for example, every year, month, week, or day in the game world). Alternatively, the "first parameter" may be updated each time a predetermined point in time arrives in the real world (for example, every year, month, week, or day in the real world). The amount of change in the first parameter at each predetermined point in time may or may not be constant.

As shown in FIG. 11, first parameter updating section 110 includes 1-1 parameter updating section 111 and 1-2 parameter updating section 112 . The 1-1 parameter update unit 111 updates the first parameter of the first game character, which is the target of the user's instruction, based on the use of the first game character. Also, the 1-2 parameter update unit 112 updates the first parameter of the second game character, which is not the target of the instruction by the user, based on the probability information regardless of whether the second game character is used.

For example, in the case of a game in which there are a game character group (hereinafter referred to as a "user group") that is the target of instructions by the user and one or more game character groups other than the user group, the user belongs to the user group. An individual game character corresponds to an example of a "first game character", and an individual game character belonging to one or more game character groups other than the user group corresponds to an example of a "second game character".

For example, the 1-2 parameter updating unit 112 (randomly) determines whether or not to update the first parameter of the second game character based on the probability information, regardless of whether the second game character is used. , updating the first parameter of the second game character if it is determined to update. In other words, the 1-2 parameter updating unit 112 selects at least one second game character as a second game character whose first parameter is to be updated from among the plurality of second game characters based on the probability information. (randomly) and update the first parameter of the selected second game character. The amount of change in the first parameter when updating the first parameter of the second game character may be a predetermined amount or an amount determined (randomly) based on probability information.

In the case of the aforementioned soccer game, the influence parameter corresponds to an example of the "first parameter". A player character belonging to the user team corresponds to an example of the "game character" or the "first game character", and a player character belonging to the COM team corresponds to an example of the "second game character".

The first parameter update unit 110 (1-1 parameter update unit 111) adds a predetermined value to the influence parameter of the player character when the player character belonging to the user team participates in the match. As a result, the influence parameter of the player character belonging to the user team has a value corresponding to the number of games played by the player character.

In addition, the 1-2 parameter update unit 112 selects a predetermined number of player characters based on probability information (randomly) from among player characters belonging to all COM teams, regardless of whether or not they have participated in a match. and adds a predetermined value to the influence parameter of the selected player character.

[3-3] The second parameter updating section 120 updates the second parameter related to the tendencies of the behavior of the game character based on the behavior of the game character used in the game.

A "second parameter" is a parameter that is different from the aforementioned first parameter, and is a separate parameter from the first parameter. A "second parameter" is a parameter that indicates the behavioral tendency of a game character.

For example, the "second parameter" is a parameter that indicates to which side the behavior tendency of the game character is closer, the first tendency or the second tendency, which are contradictory. The "second parameter" is updated between the lower limit value and the upper limit value, is updated to approach the lower limit value when the game character performs an action closer to the first tendency, and is updated closer to the lower limit value by the game character. It is updated to approach the upper limit value when an action is performed. That is, the second parameter is set such that the stronger the first tendency, the closer the value of the second parameter to the lower limit, and the stronger the second tendency, the closer the value of the second parameter to the upper limit. be done.

Specifically, for example, a parameter indicating whether there is a tendency to act passionately or a tendency to act calmly corresponds to an example of the "second parameter." Further, for example, a parameter indicating whether there is a tendency to act intuitively (in other words, act according to intuition) or a tendency to act deliberatively (in other words, to think deeply and act) is the “second It corresponds to an example of "parameter". Also, for example, in the case of a game such as a team sports game in which a match is played between groups, there is a tendency to value the victory of the group rather than the achievements and honor of the individual (that is, the tendency to emphasize team play). The second parameter corresponds to an example of the "second parameter". Also, for example, in the case of sports games, do you tend to play with high technique (high technical ability), or do you tend to play with high physical strength (high physical ability)? A parameter indicating whether there is a tendency to do so corresponds to an example of the "second parameter". A plurality of parameters may be set as the second parameter.

For example, the second parameter update unit 120 updates the second parameter based on whether or not the game character has performed a specific action. Also, for example, the second parameter update unit 120 updates the second parameter based on the number of times a specific action has been performed by the game character. Further, for example, the second parameter update unit 120 updates the second parameter based on the number of times a specific action performed by the game character has resulted in success. Also, for example, the second parameter update unit 120 updates the second parameter based on the distance or time associated with a specific action performed by the game character. As the "specific action", an action suitable for analyzing the tendency of action is set.

In the case of the aforementioned soccer game, the personality parameter corresponds to an example of the "second parameter". That is, each of the team play/stand play parameter, the passion/calm parameter, the skill/physical parameter, and the sensory/thinking parameter corresponds to an example of the "second parameter". The second parameter update unit 120 updates the personality parameters of the player characters of the user team based on the actions performed in the game by the player characters.

[3-4] The limit value changing section 130 changes at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on a predetermined condition.

The “upper limit value of the first parameter” is the maximum value among the numerical values that the first parameter can take. The first parameter is restricted from being updated to a numerical value greater than the upper limit of the first parameter. The same applies to the "upper limit value of the second parameter". The “lower limit value of the first parameter” is the minimum value of the numerical values that the first parameter can take. The first parameter is restricted from being updated to a numerical value smaller than the lower limit value of the first parameter. The same applies to the "lower limit value of the second parameter".

"Changing at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter" includes the following aspects.
(1) Change only the upper limit value of only the first parameter.
(2) Change only the lower limit value of only the first parameter.
(3) Change the upper and lower limits of only the first parameter.
(4) Change only the upper limit value of only the second parameter.
(5) Change only the lower limit value of only the second parameter.
(6) Change the upper and lower limits of only the second parameter.
(7) Only one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the first parameter is changed, and only one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the second parameter is changed.
(8) Change the upper and lower limits of the first parameter, and change only one of the upper and lower limits of the second parameter.
(9) Change only one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the first parameter, and change the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the second parameter.
(10) Change the upper and lower limits of the first parameter and change the upper and lower limits of the second parameter.

The "predetermined condition" is a criterion for determining whether or not to change at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. Also, the "predetermined condition" may be a criterion for determining how to change at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. The "predetermined condition" is a criterion for determining which of the upper limit value of the first parameter, the lower limit value of the first parameter, the upper limit value of the second parameter, and the lower limit value of the second parameter is to be changed. It can be a condition. As the "predetermined condition", conditions related to various parameters can be set. Also, the "predetermined condition" is set according to the content of the game. That is, a condition regarding a specific parameter is set as a "predetermined condition" in accordance with the content of the game. For example, a condition relating to a third parameter, which is a parameter relating to the game character and which is separate from the first parameter and the second parameter, is set as the "predetermined condition".

A "third parameter" is, for example, a parameter relating to the ability or age of a game character. The "third parameter" is referred to, for example, to prevent effect information that does not match the ability or age of the game character from being set as the effect information of the game character. Note that when the condition for the third parameter is set as a "predetermined condition", the limit value changing unit 130 sets at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter to the third parameter. It can also be said that it is something that changes based on. When changing the upper limit value based on the third parameter, the correspondence relationship between the third parameter and the upper limit value is predetermined, and based on the correspondence relationship, the upper limit value corresponding to the current value of the third parameter is the upper limit value. is set as Similarly, when changing the lower limit value based on the third parameter, the correspondence relationship between the third parameter and the lower limit value is predetermined, and based on the correspondence relationship, the lower limit value corresponding to the current value of the third parameter is the lower limit value. set as a value. Further, when changing the upper limit value and the lower limit value based on the third parameter, the correspondence relationship between the third parameter and the upper limit value and the lower limit value is predetermined, and based on the correspondence relationship, the current value of the third parameter An upper limit value and a lower limit value are set as the upper limit value and the lower limit value.

For example, the limit value changing unit 130 changes at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the limit value changing unit 130 changes the upper limit value and/or lower limit value of the second parameter to a predetermined upper limit value and/or lower limit associated with the predetermined condition. set to a value. Alternatively, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, limit value changing section 130 sets the upper limit value and/or lower limit value of the first parameter to a predetermined upper limit value and/or lower limit value associated with the predetermined condition.

In the soccer game described above, the ability parameter or the age parameter corresponds to an example of the "third parameter". Further, as described above, the influence parameter corresponds to an example of the above "first parameter", and the personality parameter corresponds to an example of the above "second parameter". The limit value change unit 130 changes the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the personality parameter of the player character of the user team based on the ability parameter or age parameter of the player character.

[3-5] The effect information determination unit 140 determines effect information regarding effects generated in the game by the game character based on the first parameter and the second parameter.

An "effect" is an effect that is beneficial to a user. The “user-advantageous effect” is an effect that makes it easier for the user to achieve a goal in the game. For example, in the case of a game in which a user competes against other users or a computer, one example of the "objective" is to win the competition, and an effect that makes it easier for the user to win the competition is an "advantageous effect for the user." corresponds to an example of An "effect" may be a disadvantageous effect by the user.

The "effect" is set according to the contents of the game. For example, in the case of a game such as a team sports game in which groups compete against each other, the following effects can be given as examples. A "friend character" is a game character belonging to the same group, and an "enemy character" is a game character belonging to an enemy group (opponent group). Also, the following effects may occur unconditionally or may occur under predetermined conditions. (1) Improve the condition of the friendly character (improve the condition of the friendly character).
(2) Lowering the condition of the enemy character (deteriorating the condition of the enemy character).
(3) Reduce the degree of fatigue of the friendly character.
(4) Increase the degree of fatigue of the enemy character.
(5) Raise the abilities of yourself, allied characters, or the entire group to which you belong.
(6) Lower the ability of the enemy character or the entire enemy group.
(7) Increase the experience value that you or your ally character can obtain.
(8) Increase the degree of skill enhancement of yourself or your ally character.
(9) Increase the speed at which you or your ally character's abilities increase.
(10) Increase the income that you, your ally character, or the group you belong to can get.

“Effect information” is information that specifies the type (content) and degree of an effect generated in a game by a game character.

The effect information determination unit 140 determines the type and degree of effect based on the first parameter and the second parameter. For example, the effect information determination unit 140 selects one of the plurality of effect information based on the first parameter and the second parameter.

Specifically, effect information determining section 140 determines effect information based on the second parameter when the first parameter falls within a predetermined numerical range. For example, a plurality of pieces of effect information are stored in association with each of a plurality of numerical ranges, and the effect information determination unit 140 selects one of the plurality of pieces of effect information associated with the numerical range as an effect of the game character. As information, the selection is based on the second parameter.

A “predetermined numerical range” is a numerical range in which at least one of a predetermined upper limit and a predetermined lower limit is set. The “predetermined numerical range” may include only one numerical value. In other words, the "predetermined numerical range" may have the same upper limit and lower limit. In short, the predetermined numerical value itself is also included in the wording of the “predetermined numerical range”.

"When the first parameter falls within a predetermined numerical range" means that the first parameter changes from a state in which the first parameter does not fall within the predetermined numerical range to a state in which the first parameter falls within the predetermined numerical range. is the case.

For example, each of a plurality of effect information associated with a predetermined numerical range is associated with a condition related to the second parameter, and the effect information determination unit 140 determines a plurality of effect information associated with the numerical range to which the first parameter belongs. Among the effect information, effect information associated with a condition that the second parameter satisfies is selected as effect information for the game character.

Note that even if the second parameter is updated after any of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range is determined as the game character effect information, the limiting unit 150 sets the effect information of the game character. Restrict changing the information to other effect information among the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range.

"Restricting the change of the effect information of the game character to other effect information" means prohibiting the change of the effect information of the game character to other effect information. In principle, changing the effect information of the game character to other effect information may be prohibited and allowed only in special cases.

For example, when the second parameter satisfies the condition associated with the first effect information among the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range, the first effect information is determined as the game character effect information. In this case, after that, due to the second parameter being updated, the second parameter no longer satisfies the condition associated with the first effect information, and the other of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range Even if the second parameter satisfies the condition associated with the effect information (second effect information), the restriction unit 150 changes the effect information of the game character from the first effect information to the second effect information. limit what you do.

As shown in FIG. 11 , effect information determination section 140 includes first effect information determination section 141 and second effect information determination section 142 . The first effect information determination unit 141 determines effect information of the first game character based on the first parameter and the second parameter of the first game character. The second effect information determination unit 142 determines effect information of the second game character based on the first and second parameters of the second game character.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, the team role assigned to the player character corresponds to an example of the "effect information". In addition, the influence parameter corresponds to an example of the above "first parameter", the influence condition set for each category corresponds to an example of the "predetermined numerical range", and the personality parameter corresponds to the above "second parameter". It corresponds to an example of "parameter". A player character belonging to the user team corresponds to an example of the "game character" or the "first game character", and a player character belonging to the COM team corresponds to an example of the "second game character".

The effect information determination unit 140 (first effect information determination unit 141) determines the team role to be assigned to the player character of the user team based on the player character's influence parameter and personality parameter (FIG. 9). That is, the effect information determination unit 140 (first effect information determination unit 141) selects the personality parameter from among the categories associated with the influence condition satisfied by the influence parameter as the team role to be assigned to the player character of the user team. Select a team role associated with a personality condition that is satisfied by

Similarly, the second effect information determining unit 142 determines the team role to be assigned to the player character of the COM team based on the player character's influence parameter and personality parameter (FIG. 9).

Note that the restriction unit 150 restricts changing the team role assigned to the player character within the same category. That is, after a team role of one of the divisions is assigned to a player character, as a result of updating the personality parameter of the player character, conditions for assigning other team roles of the same division are satisfied. Also, the restriction unit 150 restricts changing the team role assigned to the player character to the other team role. For example, after the “mood maker” of the lower roles is assigned to a player character, as a result of updating the personality parameter of the player character, the player character does not satisfy the assignment condition of the “mood maker” and Even if the conditions for assigning the role "star player" are satisfied, the restriction unit 150 does not allow the team role assigned to the player character to be changed from "mood maker" to "star player". Restrict.

[3-6] A game character is associated with one of a plurality of group identification information, and the group change unit 160 changes group identification information associated with the game character to other group identification information of the plurality of group identification information. change. The effect information changing section 170 changes the effect information based on the change of the group identification information associated with the game character.

A "group" is a game character group to which a plurality of game characters belong. A "group" can also be replaced with, for example, a team, a group, a party, a guild, or the like. "Group identification information" is identification information that uniquely identifies a group. For example, a group ID, group number, group name, or the like corresponds to an example of "group identification information."

"A game character is associated with one of a plurality of group identification information" means that the game character belongs to one of a plurality of groups identified by each of the plurality of group identification information. That is, when a game character belongs to a first group among a plurality of groups, the game character is associated with the group identification information of the first group.

“Changing the effect information” means changing the effect information by changing at least one of the type and degree of effect indicated by the effect information.

The group changing unit 160 changes the group to which the game character belongs to another group among the plurality of groups. For example, the group changing unit 160 changes the state in which the game character belongs to the first group among the plurality of groups to the state in which the game character belongs to the second group among the plurality of groups. Note that the change of the group identification information associated with the game character may be executed according to the user's game operation, or may be executed according to the determination by the computer.

Also, the effect information changing section 170 changes the effect information when the group identification information associated with the game character is changed (that is, triggered by the change of the group identification information associated with the game character). Note that the effect information changing unit 170 may change the effect information after the group identification information is changed, or the group identification information may actually be changed after it is confirmed that the group identification information will be changed. The effect information may be changed before, or the effect information may be changed in parallel with the change of the group identification information.

Note that the effect information changing section 170 may determine whether or not to change the effect information based on the change in the group identification information associated with the game character. For example, if the group before change and the group after change have a predetermined relationship, the effect information change unit 170 determines not to change the effect information, and the group before change and the group after change are in a predetermined relationship. If there is no relationship, it may be determined to change the effect information.

Further, the effect information changing section 170 may determine the changed contents of the effect information based on the change of the group identification information associated with the game character. For example, when the group before change and the group after change have a predetermined relationship, the effect information change unit 170 reduces the degree of change of the effect information, and the group before change and the group after change are different. If there is no predetermined relationship, the degree of change in the effect information may be increased.

In the soccer game described above, the soccer team corresponds to an example of the "group". The group change unit 160 transfers player characters belonging to the user team to another team (COM team). That is, the group change unit 160 changes the team to which the player character belongs from the user team to another team (COM team). Also, the group change unit 160 transfers a player character belonging to the COM team to the user team. That is, the group change unit 160 changes the team to which the player character belongs from the COM team to the user team.

The effect information change unit 170 changes the team roll of the player character based on the transfer of the player character (that is, the change of the team to which the player character belongs). For example, when the team to which the player character assigned "Bandiera" belongs is changed, the effect information changing unit 170 changes the team role of the player character to "top star" or "key player". Also, for example, when the team to which a player character to which the team role "from a lower organization" or "master-apprentice relationship" has been assigned is changed, the effect information changing unit 170 changes the player character to a player character to which no team role has been assigned. change to state.

Note that the effect information changing unit 170 can be set when the team before the change and the team after the change have a predetermined relationship (for example, the team before the change and the team after the change both belong to the same national league). case), it is decided not to change the team role of the player character, and the team before the change and the team after the change do not have a predetermined relationship (for example, the team before the change and the team after the change belong to different national leagues), it may be decided not to change the player character's team role.

In addition, the effect information changing unit 170 is configured to change the setting when the team before the change and the team after the change have a predetermined relationship (for example, the team before the change and the team after the change both belong to the same national league). case), the degree of change in the team role of the player character is reduced (for example, the current team role is changed to a team role that is one step lower), and the team before the change and the team after the change are specified. (For example, if the team before the change and the team after the change belong to different leagues), the degree of change in the team role of the player character is increased (for example, from the current team roll The team role may be changed to a division that is two levels lower).

[3-7] The effect generator 180 generates an effect in the game based on the effect information. “Generate an effect based on effect information in a game” means to generate the type of effect specified by the effect information in the game to the extent specified by the effect information.

As shown in FIG. 11, the effect generator 180 includes a first effect generator 181 and a second effect generator 182 . The first effect generating section 181 generates an effect in the game based on the effect information of the first game character. Also, the second effect generating section 182 generates an effect in the game based on the effect information of the second game character.

In the case of the aforementioned soccer game, the team roll corresponds to an example of the "effect information". Also, the player character belonging to the user team corresponds to an example of the above "first game character", and the player character belonging to the COM team corresponds to an example of the above "second game character".

The effect generating unit 180 (first effect generating unit 181) generates in the game the effect set to the team role assigned to the player character of the user team. For example, when a "mood maker" is assigned to a player character of a user team, a condition-up effect with an effect level of "low" is set for the "mood maker" (FIG. 8A), so the effect generation unit 180 ( The first effect generation unit 181) slightly increases the condition parameters of all player characters of the user team. Similarly, the second effect generation unit 182 generates in the game the effects set for the team roles assigned to the player characters of the COM team.

[4. Processing] Next, the processing executed by the game system 1 (game terminal 10) will be described.

[4-1] FIGS. 14A and 14B show an example of processing executed for individual player characters of the user team who participated in the match after the match ends. By executing the processes shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B according to the program, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (game control device) functions as the functional blocks shown in FIG. 11 (excluding the data storage unit 100). For simplicity of explanation, the processing shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B will be described assuming that the processing shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B is executed for the player character A10 of the user team.

As shown in FIG. 14A, first, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (influence field) of the user team and adds a predetermined value to the influence parameter of the player character A10 (S100).

Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character A10 has been selected as the best player (MVP) in the game (S102). When the player character A10 is selected as the best player in the game (S102: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (influence field) of the user team, and sets the influence parameter of the player character A10 to a predetermined value. is added (S104). The predetermined value in step S104 may be greater than or equal to the predetermined value in step S100.

When step S104 is executed, or when it is determined in step S102 that the player character A10 is not the best player in the match (S102: No), the control unit 11 generates the effect of "increase match experience value". It is determined whether or not it is possible (S106). This determination is made based on the team member data D104 of the user team.

For example, since "increase your own game experience" is set as a special effect for "master-student relationship", "rising star", and "bad boy" (FIGS. 8A and 8C), "master-student relationship" When it is assigned to the character A10, the control unit 11 determines that the effect of "match experience value increase" can be generated.

Also, for example, "Fighter", "Professor", "Master", and "Legend" have a special effect of "Increase match experience (small), (medium), or (large)" (when captain). (FIGS. 8A and 8B), there is a player character assigned to the user team as a “fighter”, a “professor”, a “master”, or a “legend”, and the player character is set as the captain. If so, the control unit 11 determines that the effect of "match experience value increase" can be generated.

In addition, for example, since a special effect of "experience value change (when participating in a match)" is set for "master" (Fig. 8B), a player character assigned "master" exists in the user team. In addition, when the player character participates in the game and the condition parameter of the player character is higher than the first threshold value, the control unit 11 is in a state in which the effect of "match experience value increase" can be generated. Determine that there is.

If it is determined that the effect of "increase match experience" is not possible (S106: No), the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (experience value field) of the user team, is added to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10 (S108). Although not shown in FIG. 14A, since the special effect of "experience value change (when participating in a match)" is set for "master" (FIG. 8B), the player character assigned "master" exists in the user team, the player character participates in the match, and the condition parameter of the player character is lower than the second threshold value, the control unit 11 selects "match experience value down". It is determined that the effect should be generated. In this case, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (experience value field) of the user team, and adds a value smaller than the normal match experience value to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect of "match experience value increase" can be generated (S106: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (experience value field) of the user team, A value greater than the match experience value is added to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10 (S110). For example, when the degree of the effect of "game experience value increase" is "small", the control unit 11 calculates the value obtained by multiplying the normal game experience value by the first coefficient (a number of 1 or more). It is added to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10. Further, when the degree of the effect of the "match experience value increase" is "medium", the control unit 11 calculates the value obtained by multiplying the normal match experience value by the second coefficient, which is larger than the first coefficient. It is added to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10. Further, when the degree of the effect of "increase match experience value" is "large", the control unit 11 multiplies the normal match experience value by a third coefficient that is larger than the second coefficient. It is added to the experience value parameters of various abilities of the player character A10.

After executing step S108 or S110, based on the team member data D104 (experience value field) of the user team, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the experience value parameter of the player character A10 has reached the reference value (S112 ). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the experience value parameter of each ability item has reached the reference value.

When it is determined that the experience value parameter of at least one ability item of the player character A10 has reached the reference value (S112: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (ability field) of the user team, The ability parameter corresponding to the at least one ability item of the character A10 is increased by 1 point (S114).

The control unit 11 also determines whether or not the overall value parameter of the player character A10 has increased due to the increase in the ability parameter of the player character A10 (S116). That is, the control unit 11 calculates the total value parameter based on the ability parameter of the player character A10, and compares the calculated total value parameter with the total value parameter registered in the team member data D104. Then, if the calculated overall value parameter is greater than the overall value parameter registered in the team member data D104, the control unit 11 determines that the overall value parameter of the player character A10 has increased. In this case, the control unit 11 updates the overall value parameter of the player character A10 registered in the team member data D104 to the newly calculated overall value parameter.

When it is determined that the overall value parameter of the player character A10 has increased, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (influence field) of the user team, and adds a predetermined value to the influence parameter of the player character A10 ( S118). The predetermined value in step S118 may be larger than or equal to the predetermined value in step S100 or S104.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14B, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (personality field) of the user team, and updates the team play/stand play parameters of the player character A10 (S120).

For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of ground passes, the number of fly passes, and the number of crosses of the player character A10 in the current match are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team. If so, a predetermined value is subtracted from the team play/stand play parameter of the player character A10. The number of ground passes, the number of fly passes, and the number of crosses may be counted during the match and stored as part of the match result data, or may be counted after the match based on the replay data of the match. may The same applies to other numbers of times and the like, which will be described later. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the lower limit value of the team play/stand play parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by subtraction is below the lower limit value, the player The team play/stand play parameter of character A10 is set to the lower limit value.

Similarly, based on the game result data, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of dribbles, the number of fouls, and the number of shots of the player character A10 in the current game are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team. If both are equal to or greater than the average value, a predetermined value is added to the team play/stand play parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the upper limit value of the team play/stand play parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by the addition exceeds the upper limit value, the player The team play/stand play parameter of character A10 is set to the upper limit value.

The control unit 11 also accesses the team member data D104 (personality field) of the user team and updates the passion/calm parameter of the player character A10 (S122).

For example, based on the match result data, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the total moving distance and the number of tackles of the player character A10 in the current match are equal to or greater than the average values in the user team. If it is equal to or higher than the average value, a predetermined value is subtracted from the passion/calm parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the lower limit value of the passion/calm parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by subtraction is below the lower limit value, the player character A10 's Passion/Calmness parameter to the lower limit.

Similarly, based on the match result data, the control unit 11 determines whether the player character A10's ball capture rate and the number of fouls in the current match are both less than the average values within the user team, If both are less than the average value, a predetermined value is added to the passion/calm parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the upper limit value of the passion/calm parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by the addition exceeds the upper limit value, the player character A10 's Passion/Calmness parameter to the upper limit.

The control unit 11 also accesses the team member data D104 (personality field) of the user team, and updates the skill/physical parameters of the player character A10 (S124).

For example, based on the game result data, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of successful passes, the number of times the ball is captured, and the number of successful dribbles of the player character A10 in the current game are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team. is determined, and if both are equal to or greater than the average value, a predetermined value is subtracted from the technique/physical parameter of the player character A10. Note that at this time, the control unit 11 obtains the lower limit value of the technique/physical parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by subtraction is below the lower limit value, the player character A10 set the skill/physical parameters of

Similarly, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character A10's moving speed, the number of tackles taken, and the number of victories in aerial battles in the current game are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team. If it is equal to or higher than the average value, a predetermined value is added to the technique/physical parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the upper limit value of the technique/physical parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by the addition exceeds the upper limit value, the player character A10 set the skill/physical parameters of

The control unit 11 also accesses the team member data D104 (personality field) of the user team, and updates the feeling/thought parameters of the player character A10 (S124).

For example, based on the game result data, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of ball touches, the number of clears, and the number of middle shots of the player character A10 in the current game are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team. If both are equal to or greater than the average value, a predetermined value is subtracted from the feeling/thought parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the lower limit of the feeling/thought parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team. sensor/thought parameter to the lower limit.

Similarly, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character A10's average ball holding time, number of interceptions, and number of shots in the area in the current game are all equal to or greater than the average values within the user team, If both are equal to or greater than the average value, a predetermined value is added to the feeling/thought parameter of the player character A10. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the upper limit value of the sense/thought parameter of the player character A10 from the team member data D104 of the user team, and if the value obtained by the addition exceeds the upper limit value, the control unit 11 sets the sense/thought parameter of the player character A10 to the upper limit value.

After executing steps S120 to S126, based on the team member data D104 (team role field) of the user team, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a team role is assigned to the player character A10 (S130).

When it is determined that a team role is assigned to the player character A10 (S130: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character A10 satisfies the level-up condition of the team role (S134). ). This determination is executed based on the team member data D104 (team role field) of the user team and the allocation condition data D102 (Lv2 condition and Lv3 condition field).

For example, when the team role level currently assigned to the player character A10 is "1", the control unit 11 determines whether the influence parameter of the player character A10 satisfies either the Lv2 condition or the Lv3 condition. determine whether Then, if the Lv3 condition is satisfied, the control unit 11 updates the team roll level currently assigned to the player character A10 to "3", and if the Lv2 condition is satisfied, the control unit 11 , the team roll level currently assigned to the player character A10 is updated to "2". On the other hand, when the team roll level currently assigned to the player character A10 is "2", the control unit 11 determines whether or not the influence parameter of the player character A10 satisfies the Lv3 condition. Then, if the Lv3 condition is satisfied, the control unit 11 updates the team roll level currently assigned to the player character A10 to "3".

In addition, since there is no level setting for the upper roll, the highest roll, and the special roll (Fig. 9), when the team role assigned to the player character A10 is the upper roll, the highest roll, or the special roll Otherwise, step S136, which will be described later, is executed without executing steps S132 and S134.

The control unit 11 also determines whether or not the player character A10 satisfies the conditions for assigning a team role higher than the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 (S136). This determination is executed based on the team member data D104 (influence and personality fields, etc.) of the user team and the allocation condition data D102 (allocation condition field, etc.).

For example, when the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 is the growth period role, it is determined whether or not the conditions for assigning the lower role, intermediate role, upper role, or highest role are satisfied. be. Also, if the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 is a low-level role, it is determined whether or not the conditions for assigning a middle-level role, a high-level role, or a top-level role are satisfied. Further, when the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 is the middle role, it is determined whether or not the conditions for assigning the upper role or the highest role are satisfied. Further, when the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 is the higher role, it is determined whether or not the conditions for assigning the highest role are satisfied. Of the special rolls, "rising star" and "bad boy" have the same influence conditions as the lower rolls, so they are regarded as team rolls equivalent to the lower rolls. In addition, among the special rolls, the "gambler" has the same influence condition as the medium roll, so it is regarded as a team roll equivalent to the medium roll.

If it is determined that the player character A10 satisfies the conditions for assigning a team role in a category higher than the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 (S136: Yes), the control unit 11 selects the team of the user team. The member data D104 (team role field) is accessed, and the team role assigned to the player character A10 is changed to the relevant team role (S138). In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether the level-up condition (Lv2 condition or Lv3 condition) of the team role newly assigned to the player character A10 has already been satisfied, and determines whether the level-up condition has already been satisfied. If so, the level of the team role is set to '2' or '3', and if the level up condition has not been satisfied, the level of the team role is set to '1'.

If it is determined in step S136 that the conditions for allocating a plurality of team roles are satisfied, the control unit 11 preferentially allocates a team role in a higher category to the player character A10.

In addition, when a plurality of team roles belong to the same category, the control unit 11 preferentially assigns the team role with the highest degree of satisfaction of the assignment condition to the player character A10 among the plurality of team roles.

Here, the team play/stand play parameter, passion/calm parameter, technique/physical parameter, and sensory/thought parameter of player character A10 are respectively "55", "-70", "60", and "-60", Assume that the influence parameter is "64". In this case, both the conditions for assigning "mood maker" and "star player" among the lower roles are satisfied. In such a case, the control unit 11 preferentially assigns the team role with the highest degree of satisfaction of the assignment condition to the player character A10 among the "mood maker" and the "star player".

In this case, since the Passion/Calmness parameter and the Skill/Physical parameter are set as the allocation condition of the "mood maker" (FIG. 9), the control unit 11 indicates the degree of satisfaction of the allocation condition of the "mood maker". As an index, the total value (130) of the absolute value of the passion/calm parameter and the absolute value of the skill/physical parameter is calculated. On the other hand, since the team play/stand-play parameters and sense/thinking parameters are set as the assignment conditions for the "star players" (FIG. 9), the control unit 11 determines the degree of satisfaction of the assignment conditions for the "star players." As an indicator, the total value (115) of the absolute value of the team play/stand play parameter and the absolute value of the sense/thought parameter is calculated. Then, the control unit 11 preferentially assigns the "mood maker" with the larger total value to the player character A10.

After executing step S138, the control unit 11 displays the team role assignment image G400 on the display unit 16 (S144). If it is determined that the player character A10 does not satisfy the conditions for assigning a team role in a category higher than the team role currently assigned to the player character A10 (S136: No), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S138. , S140 are not executed, and the process ends.

If it is determined in step S130 that no team role has been assigned to the player character A10 (S130: No), the control unit 11 determines whether the player character A10 satisfies the team role assignment conditions. Determine (S140). This determination is executed based on the team member data D104 (influence and personality fields, etc.) of the user team and the allocation condition data D102 (allocation condition field, etc.).

When it is determined that the player character A10 satisfies the team role allocation condition (S140: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 (team role field) of the user team, and assigns the team role to the player. Assigned to character A10 (S142). Note that this step S142 is the same as step S138.

After executing step S142, the control unit 11 displays the team role assignment image G400 on the display unit 16 (S144). If it is determined that the player character A10 does not satisfy the team role allocation condition (S140: No), the control unit 11 terminates this process without executing step S142.

[4-2] FIG. 15 shows an example of processing for updating the influence parameters of player characters of the COM team and setting team roles of player characters of the COM team. For example, the processing shown in FIG. 15 is executed every day in the game world. By executing the processing shown in FIG. 15 according to the program, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (game control device) functions as the functional blocks shown in FIG. 11 (excluding the data storage unit 100).

As shown in FIG. 15, based on the team member data D104 of the COM team, the control unit 11 (randomly) selects a predetermined number of player characters from all the player characters of the COM team based on the probability information. Select (S150). Then, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 of the COM team and adds a predetermined value to the influence parameter of the selected player character (S152). The predetermined value in step S152 may be different from or the same as the predetermined value in steps S100, S104, or S118.

After executing step S152, the control unit 11 executes the processes of steps S154 to S166 for each player character selected in step S150. In steps S154 to S166, the processing performed on the individual player characters selected in step S150 is the same as the processing performed on the player characters of the user team in S130 to S142 shown in FIG. 14B. Since it is the same, the explanation is omitted here.

[4-3] When executing a match between the user team and the COM team, the control unit 11 performs a match based on the team role assigned to the player character of the user team or the team role assigned to the player character of the COM team. , to generate various effects.

For example, when a team role (mood maker, etc.) having a condition-up effect with an effect level of “small” is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the condition parameter of the player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding the first predetermined value to the original value.

Also, when a team role (fighter general, etc.) having a condition-up effect with an effect level of "medium" is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the condition parameter of the player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding a second predetermined value (a value larger than the first predetermined value) to the original value.

Also, when a team role (hero, etc.) having a condition-up effect with an effect level of “high” is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the condition parameter of the player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding a third predetermined value (a value larger than the second predetermined value) to the original value.

[4-4] When executing training processing for player characters of the user team, the control unit 11 generates various effects based on the team roles assigned to the player characters of the user team.

For example, when a team role (master or the like) having an effect of improving training efficiency with an effect level of “small” is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the training experience value given to each player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding the first predetermined value to the original value.

In addition, when a team role (combat leader, etc.) having an effect of improving training efficiency with an effect level of "middle" is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the training experience value given to each player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding a second predetermined value (a value larger than the first predetermined value) to the original value.

Further, when a team role (such as a master) having an effect of improving training efficiency with an effect level of “high” is assigned to a player character of the user team, the control unit 11 generates the effect. That is, the control unit 11 sets the training experience value given to each player character of the user team to a value obtained by adding a third predetermined value (a value larger than the second predetermined value) to the original value.

[4-5] When the year changes (or the season changes) in game time, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 of the user team and the COM team, Add 1 to the age parameter.

In addition, the control unit 11 accesses the team member data D104 of the user team, and determines the personality parameters of each player character of the user team (team play/stand play parameter, passion/calm parameter, technique/physical parameter, sensation/thought parameter). is lowered by a predetermined value, and the upper limit is increased by a predetermined value.

[4-6] When a player character is transferred, the control section 11 moves the data of the player character from the transfer source team member data D104 to the transfer destination team member data D104. At this time, the control unit 11 determines whether or not "Bandiera" is assigned to the player character. Change the team role registered in the field to "top star" or "key player". In addition, the control unit 11 determines whether or not "from the subordinate organization" or "master-student relationship" is assigned to the player character, and determines whether "from the lower organization" or "master-student relationship" is assigned to the player character. For example, the "team roll" field of the player character is changed to blank.

[5. Conclusion] According to the game system 1, since an effect based on the team role assigned to the player character is generated in the game, the user can be made to feel that the presence of the player character will generate an effect. The user can feel the presence of the player character.

Further, according to the game system 1, an influence parameter that increases when a player character participates in a game (or a player character belongs to a user team), and a personality parameter that relates to the behavior tendencies of a player character in a game. Since the team role to be assigned to the player character is determined based on , the fact that the player character participates in the game (or the player character belongs to the user team for a long time) or the action that the player character has taken in the game, the player character It is possible to make the user realize that the presence of is formed.

In particular, according to the game system 1, since the influence parameter is a parameter corresponding to the number of matches played (or belonging period) of the player character, the number of matches played by the player character increases (or the period of belonging of the player character increases). lengthening), the influence of the player character increases, and as a result, it becomes possible for the user to realize that the presence of the player character is formed.

Furthermore, according to the game system 1, as the player character's influence parameter corresponding to the number of games played (or belonging period) increases, the player character can be assigned a team role in a higher category. Since the player character can generate an effect with a higher effect level, more effects, or an effect that reaches more targets, the number of matches played by the player character increases (or By lengthening the affiliation period of the character), the influence of the player character increases, and as a result, it is possible to make the user realize that the presence of the player character is strengthened.

Further, according to the game system 1, it is no longer necessary to set a complicated correspondence relationship as described below. For example, when it is desired to limit the team roll assigned to a player character by an ability parameter (or an age parameter) separate from an influence parameter and a personality parameter, the influence condition, the personality condition, and the ability parameter (or age parameter) are combined. It is conceivable to employ a configuration in which the correspondence between the combinations and the team roles is defined in the assignment condition data D102, and the team roles to be assigned to the player characters are determined based on the correspondence. However, in such a configuration, the allocation condition data D102 may become complicated. In this regard, according to the game system 1, by changing the upper limit and lower limit of the personality parameter based on the ability parameter (or age parameter), the influence condition, the personality condition, and the ability parameter (or age parameter) Team roles to be assigned to player characters can be determined in consideration of ability parameters (or age parameters) without defining correspondence relationships between combinations of .

Further, according to the game system 1, after one of the team roles in one of the categories is assigned to the player character, the personality parameters are updated and the conditions for assigning other team roles in the same category are satisfied. Since the team role of the player character is not changed even if the player character is in a state of being stuck, the team role of the player character is prevented from being easily changed. The team role assigned to the player character allows the user to feel the presence of the player character, but if the team role of the player character is easily changed, the user's sense of the presence of the game character also changes. Therefore, there is a possibility that the user may feel uncomfortable. In this regard, according to the game system 1, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suppressed.

Further, according to the game system 1, when a player character is transferred, by changing the team role of the player character, when the team to which the player character belongs changes, the sense of presence of the player character also changes (for example, It is possible to make the user realize that the presence of the player character is weakened).

In addition, according to the game system 1, the influence parameters of the player characters of the COM team are updated based on the probability information regardless of whether or not they have participated in the game (Fig. 15). It is no longer necessary to check whether a player has participated in a game or to update influence parameters based on this, resulting in a reduction in processing load. As for the player characters of the COM team, it is unlikely that the user will feel uncomfortable even if it is done as described above.

[6. Modifications] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[6-1] For example, the team role data D101 and the allocation condition data D102 may be displayed on the display unit 16. FIG. By doing so, the user can allocate a desired team role to the player character of the user team by adjusting the action of the player character in the game based on the team role data D101 and the assignment condition data D102. You may enable it to plan.

[6-2] Further, for example, all or part of the processing described as being executed by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device) is executed by the server 30 (another example of the game control device). may be In this case, the data necessary for the server 30 to execute the process may be stored in the storage unit 32 or the database 35 or transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the server 30 . Also, data necessary for displaying various images on the display unit 16 (data representing the images themselves, data for generating images, etc.) may be transmitted from the server 30 to the game terminal 10 .

[6-3] Alternatively, for example, the game world may be shared by multiple users, and multiple soccer teams existing in the game world may be managed, strengthened, and directed by each of the multiple users. In this case, the game system 1 includes multiple game terminals 10 used by multiple users.

[6-4] Further, for example, although the example in which the present invention is applied to a soccer game has been mainly described above, the present invention can also be applied to games other than soccer games. That is, the present invention can also be applied to sports games other than soccer games, such as baseball games, basketball games, and ice hockey games. The present invention can also be applied to games other than sports games. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to various games that generate effects based on effect information associated with game characters.

[7. Addendum] From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals shown in the drawings are appropriately written in parentheses, but this does not limit the present invention to the illustrated embodiments.

1) A game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes first parameter updating means (110) for updating a first parameter (for example, an influence parameter) related to use of a game character in a game; , a second parameter updating means (120) for updating a second parameter (for example, a personality parameter) relating to the tendency of the behavior of the game character based on the behavior of the game character used in the game; Effect information determination means (140) for determining effect information (for example, team roll assigned to a player character) related to an effect generated in a game based on the first parameter and the second parameter; and an effect based on the effect information. and an effect generating means (180) for generating in the game.

7) A game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes first parameter updating means (110) for updating a first parameter related to the use of a game character in a game, and the game character used in the game. second parameter updating means (120) for updating a second parameter relating to the tendency of the action of the game character based on the action of the character; effect information relating to the effect produced in the game by the game character; An effect information determining means (140) for determining based on a parameter and the second parameter, and an effect generating means (180) for generating an effect based on the effect information in the game.

8) Further, the program according to one aspect of the present invention is the game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 6), 11), and 12), or the game system according to 7) ( 1) is a program for making a computer function.

9) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to 8).

10) A game control method (game control device or game system control method) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first parameter update step (S100 ), a second parameter updating step (S120, S122, S124, S126) for updating a second parameter relating to the behavior tendency of the game character based on the behavior of the game character used in the game; an effect information determining step (S138, S142) of determining effect information related to an effect to be generated by the character in the game based on the first parameter and the second parameter; and an effect generating step (S110).

According to the inventions described in 1), 7) to 10) above, an effect based on the effect information of the game character is generated in the game, so that the user can be made to realize that the effect is generated by the presence of the game character. As a result, the user can feel the presence of the game character. In particular, according to the present invention, the effect information of the game character is determined based on the first parameter related to the use of the game character and the second parameter related to the action tendency of the game character. (or the passage of time since the use of the game character became possible) and the actions taken by the game character create the presence of the game character. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of games that generate effects based on effect information associated with game characters.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the first parameter may be a parameter corresponding to the number of times the game character is used (for example, the number of matches played by a player character).

According to the invention described in 2), since the effect based on the effect information of the game character is generated in the game, it is possible to make the user realize that the effect is generated by the presence of the game character. It is possible to make the user realize the presence of In particular, according to the present invention, the effect information of the game character is determined based on the first parameter corresponding to the number of times the game character is used and the second parameter related to the action tendency of the game character. It is possible to make the user feel that the presence of the game character is formed by the number of times of use.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the first parameter corresponds to the elapsed time since the game character became available for use (for example, the number of years the player character has belonged to the user team (affiliation period)). It may be a parameter.

According to the invention described in 3), since the effect based on the effect information of the game character is generated in the game, the user can be made to realize that the effect is generated by the presence of the game character. It is possible to make the user realize the presence of In particular, according to the present invention, the effect information of the game character is obtained based on the first parameter corresponding to the elapsed time since the game character became usable and the second parameter regarding the behavior tendency of the game character. Since it is determined, it is possible for the user to realize that the presence of the game character is formed as time elapses after the use of the game character becomes possible.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, limit value changing means (130) for changing at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on a predetermined condition may be included. good.

According to the invention described in 4), there is no need to set complicated correspondences as described below. For example, it may be desirable to control the type or degree of effect produced by a game character by a predetermined condition separate from the first and second parameters. Conventionally, in such a case, a configuration is adopted in which a correspondence relationship between the combination of the first parameter, the second parameter, and the predetermined condition and the effect information is determined, and the effect information is determined based on the correspondence relationship. Was. However, in such a configuration, the correspondence relationship may become complicated. In this respect, according to the present invention, at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is changed based on a predetermined condition. Complicated handling because it is possible to control the type or degree of the effect generated by the game character in consideration of the predetermined condition without defining the correspondence relationship between the combination with the predetermined condition and the effect information. Eliminates the need to set relationships.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the effect information determining means (140) determines a plurality of effect information associated with a predetermined numerical range when the first parameter falls within a predetermined numerical range. Any one of them may be determined as the effect information of the game character based on the second parameter.

According to the invention described in 5), when the first parameter falls within a predetermined numerical range due to the use of the game character, out of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range, is determined based on the second parameter as the effect information of the game character, the user can feel the presence of the game character formed by using the game character.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the second parameter is updated after one of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range is determined as the effect information of the game character. However, it may include limiting means (150) for limiting changing the effect information of the game character to other effect information among the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range. .

According to the invention described in 6), it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable as described below. In the present invention, when the first parameter falls within a predetermined numerical range due to the use of the game character, one of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range is transmitted to the game character. By determining the effect information of the character based on the second parameter, the user can feel the presence of the game character formed by using the game character. If the determined effect information of the game character is easily changed, the presence of the game character perceived by the user will also change, which may make the user feel uncomfortable. In this regard, according to the present invention, even if the second parameter is updated after any of the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range is determined as the effect information of the game character, the game character is restricted to be changed to other effect information among the plurality of effect information associated with the predetermined numerical range, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable as described above.

11) In one aspect of the present invention, the game character is associated with any one of a plurality of group identification information (for example, teams), and the game control device associates the group identification information associated with the game character with the plurality of groups. group changing means (160) for changing the identification information to other group identification information; and effect information changing means (170) for changing the effect information based on the change of the group identification information associated with the game character. , may be included.

According to the invention described in 11), when the group identification information associated with the game character is changed to another group identification information, by changing the effect information of the game character, the game character belongs to the group identification information. It is possible to make the user realize that when the group changes, the presence of the game character also changes.

12) In one aspect of the present invention, the first parameter updating means (110) updates the first parameter of the first game character, which is the target of the instruction by the user, based on the use of the first game character. means (111); means (112) for updating the first parameter of a second game character, which is not the target of instruction by the user, based on probability information regardless of whether the second game character is used; wherein said effect information determining means (140) determines said effect information of said first game character based on said first parameter and said second parameter of said first game character (141); means (142) for determining said effect information of said second game character based on said first parameter and said second parameter of said second game character, said effect generating means (180) comprising said means for generating an effect based on the effect information of the first game character in the game; and means for generating an effect based on the effect information of the second game character in the game (182). good too.

According to the invention described in 12), the first parameter of the first game character, which is the target of the user's instruction, is updated based on the use of the first game character, whereas the second parameter, which is not the target of the user's instruction, is updated. Since the first parameter of the game character is updated based on the probability information regardless of whether or not the second game character is used, whether or not the second game character, which is not subject to instructions by the user, is used or not is checked. and update the first parameter based on it, the processing load can be reduced. With respect to the second game character, which is not the target of the instruction by the user, the user is unlikely to feel discomfort even if the above is done. Therefore, according to the present invention, the processing load can be reduced without causing the user to feel discomfort. .

1 game system, N network, 10 game terminal, 11 control unit, 12 storage unit, 13 optical disk drive unit, 14 communication unit, 15 operation unit, 16 display unit, 17
Audio output unit 30 Server 31 Control unit 32 Storage unit 33 Optical disk drive unit 34 Communication unit 35 Database 100 Data storage unit D101 Team role data D102 Assignment condition data D103 Team data D104 Team member data , 110 first parameter update unit, 111 1-1 parameter update unit, 112
1-2 parameter updating unit 120 second parameter updating unit 130 limit value changing unit 140 effect information determining unit 141 first effect information determining unit 142 second effect information determining unit 150 restriction unit 160 group change Section 170 Effect information changing section 180 Effect generating section 181 First effect generating section 182 Second effect generating section G100 Menu image P101 Parts A110 News area A120 Leaderboard area A130 Goal ranking area A140 Schedule Area, A150 Command area, P151, P152, P153, P154, P155, P156 Parts, G200 Team situation image, A210 Coach information area, A220 Team situation area, A230 Core players area, A240
owner comment area, G300 player information image, P301 parts, A310 list area, A320 player information area, P321, P322, P323, P324, P325, P326, P330, P331 parts, A340 first partial area, A350 second partial area, A360 third partial area, P361-1, P361-2, P361-3, P361-4, P362-1, P362-2, P362-3, P362-4 parts, A370
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Claims (4)

a first parameter updating means for updating a first parameter related to the use of one of the plurality of game characters in a game in which a user team to which a plurality of game characters belong and an opponent team ;
A plurality of types of second tendencies indicating which of a first tendency or a second tendency, which contradicts each other, is closer to the tendency of the behavior of the one game character based on the behavior of the one game character used in the game. a second parameter updating means for updating two parameters;
effect information determining means for determining effect information related to effects generated in the game by the one game character based on the first parameter and the plurality of types of second parameters;
effect generating means for generating an effect in the game based on the effect information;
including
After the game is over, the second parameter updating means,
A first numerical value increased according to a first action by the one game character during the game set for each of the plurality of types of second parameters, and an average of the first numerical values within the user team. updating the second parameter set with the first behavior toward the first trend according to the comparison with the value;
a second numerical value that is set for each of the plurality of types of second parameters and that increases according to a second action of the one game character during the match; and an average of the second numerical values within the user team. updating the second parameter, in which the second action is set, toward the second trend in accordance with the comparison with the value
game controller. The game control device according to claim 1 ,
The effect information determination means determines different effect information according to the plurality of types of second parameters even when the first parameter is in the same state belonging to a predetermined numerical range.
game controller. a first parameter updating means for updating a first parameter related to the use of one of the plurality of game characters in a game game in which a user team to which a plurality of game characters belong and an opponent team play a game; ,
A plurality of types of second tendencies indicating which of a first tendency or a second tendency, which contradicts each other, is closer to the tendency of the behavior of the one game character based on the behavior of the one game character used in the game. a second parameter updating means for updating two parameters;
effect information determining means for determining effect information related to effects generated in the game by the one game character based on the first parameter and the plurality of types of second parameters;
effect generating means for generating an effect in the game based on the effect information;
including
After the game is over, the second parameter updating means,
A first numerical value increased according to a first action by the one game character during the game set for each of the plurality of types of second parameters, and an average of the first numerical values within the user team. updating the second parameter set with the first behavior toward the first trend according to the comparison with the value;
a second numerical value that is set for each of the plurality of types of second parameters and that increases according to a second action of the one game character during the match; and an average of the second numerical values within the user team. updating the second parameter, in which the second action is set, toward the second trend in accordance with the comparison with the value
game system. A program for causing a computer to function as the game control device according to claim 1 or 2 or the game system according to claim 3 .

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