KR101966946B1 - Apparatus and method controlling virtual game player - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus for controlling a virtual player and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a virtual player of a first type is controlled such that the virtual player of the first type may perform a cooperating role with respect to a game user in a game. Furthermore, a virtual player of a second type is controlled such that the virtual player of the second type may perform a guiding role with respect to the game user in the game in case a first condition set in the game is satisfied. Moreover, a virtual player of a third type is controlled such that the virtual player of the third type may perform an antagonistic role with respect to the game user in the game in case a second condition set in the game is satisfied.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS AND METHOD CONTROLLING VIRTUAL GAME PLAYER [0002]

The following embodiments are directed to techniques for controlling a virtual game player.

A user who has newly entered the game can play the game in an isolated state without forming a relationship with another user. In this case, the user who has newly entered the game may not feel the fun of the game and can leave early.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2017-0073059 entitled " Game Artificial Intelligence System and Artificial Intelligence Implementation Method of Game Character Using It, Applicant: Sejong University Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation "). The game artificial intelligence system disclosed in the corresponding patent publication stores an execution environment data set related to the execution environment of the game, a behavior data set related to the behavior of the game character, and a compensation data set related to the compensation value for the behavior of the game character A reinforcement learning method for learning a next action of the game character based on a compensation value for a behavior of the game character according to an execution environment of the game when the game is executed; Selecting at least one of genetic algorithms for searching for a next action of the character, evaluating a compensation value for the next action of the game character according to the reinforcement learning method and at least one of the genetic algorithms, And updates the compensation data set based on the compensation data set.

A method of operating a virtual player control device according to one side includes: controlling a first type of virtual player so that a first type of virtual player cooperates with a game user in a game; Controlling the second type virtual player so that the second type virtual player plays a role as a guide for the game user on the game if the first condition set on the game is satisfied; And controlling the third type of virtual player so that a third type of virtual player plays a hostile role with respect to the game user on the game if a second condition set on the game is satisfied.

The step of controlling the first type of virtual player may include inputting the first type of virtual player so that the first type of virtual player plays a game with the game user on the game.

The step of controlling the second type of virtual player may include inputting the second type of virtual player so that the second type of virtual player provides a guide to the game user on the game.

The first condition may be satisfied when the degree of game play progress of the game user is equal to or greater than the threshold state.

The step of controlling the third type of virtual player may include inputting the third type of virtual player so that the third type of virtual player attacks the game user on the game.

The second condition may be satisfied when the game user is in a state in which specific contents on the game become available.

Wherein controlling the third type of virtual player comprises comparing the game-based possessed amount of the game user with an average of the game-based possessed amount of each of the other game users, when the second condition is satisfied; And inputting the virtual player of the third type based on the comparison result.

Wherein the step of controlling the third type of virtual player includes monitoring a change in behavior of the game user when the game user copes with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game; And periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type based on the monitoring result.

The step of periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type may include periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type when the attack strength of the game character of the game user is strengthened.

The operation method of the virtual player control device may further include a step of not inputting the third type virtual player for a predetermined period when the game user does not cope with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game .

There may be a first type of virtual player for each of a plurality of other users in the game.

Wherein the second type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a first user of the other users and the third type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a second user of the other users It can correspond to a virtual player.

The virtual player control device according to one side controls the first type virtual player so that the first type virtual player plays a role of cooperating with the game user on the game, and when the first condition set on the game is satisfied, The second type virtual player controls the second type virtual player so that the second type virtual player plays a role of guiding the game user on the game, and when the second condition set on the game is satisfied, And a controller for controlling the virtual player of the third type so that the virtual player plays a hostile role with respect to the game user.

The controller may insert the first type of virtual player so that the first type of virtual player plays a game with the game user on the game.

The controller may insert the second type of virtual player so that the second type of virtual player provides a guide to the game user on the game.

The first condition may be satisfied when the degree of game play progress of the game user is equal to or greater than the threshold state.

The controller may insert the third type of virtual player so that the third type of virtual player attacks the game player in the game.

The second condition may be satisfied when the game user is in a state in which specific contents on the game become available.

Wherein the controller compares the game-based possessed amount of the game user with an average of the game-based possessed amount of each of the other game users when the second condition is satisfied, and based on the comparison result, The virtual player of FIG.

The controller monitors the behavior change of the game user when the game user copes with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game and periodically inputs the third type of virtual player based on the monitoring result .

The controller may periodically insert the third type of virtual player if the attack strength of the game character of the game user is enhanced.

The controller may not insert the third type virtual player for a certain period of time if the game user does not cope with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game.

There may be a first type of virtual player for each of a plurality of other users in the game.

Wherein the second type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a first user of the other users and the third type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a second user of the other users It can correspond to a virtual player.

The virtual player control device according to another party includes a controller for inputting a plurality of virtual players on a game for a game user.

Wherein the plurality of virtual players include a first type of virtual player that cooperates with the game user, a second type of virtual player that serves as a guide to the game user when the first condition set on the game is satisfied, And a third type of virtual player that plays a hostile role with respect to the game user when a second condition set on the game is satisfied.

Embodiments may socially and / or economically support for one or more new game users in the game by strategically arranging or operating the virtual players, or may proceed to compete or provoke against the game user. Accordingly, a customized personalization tutorial for the game user may be possible. In addition, the game user feels more fun in the game, can quickly settle without leaving the game, and the remaining percentage of the game user can be increased.

1 is a view for explaining a game system according to an embodiment.
2 to 3 are views for explaining a plurality of virtual players according to an embodiment.
4 to 5 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the virtual player control apparatus according to an embodiment.
6 is a block diagram for explaining a virtual player control apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual player control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the following, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, various modifications may be made in the embodiments, and the scope of the patent application is not limited or limited by these embodiments. It is to be understood that all changes, equivalents, and alternatives to the embodiments are included in the scope of the right.

The terms used in the examples are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like refer to the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this embodiment belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

In the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted. In the following description of the embodiments, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted if it is determined that the gist of the embodiments may be unnecessarily blurred.

1 is a view for explaining a game system according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a game system 100 according to an embodiment includes a virtual player control device 110 and a plurality of terminals 120-1 to 120-n.

The virtual player control device 110 may be a device included in the game server or physically distinguished from the game server.

Each of the plurality of terminals 120-1 to 120-n may represent a mobile terminal (e.g., a smartphone or tablet, etc.) and / or a fixed terminal (e.g., a PC).

The virtual player control device 110 inputs virtual players on the game for the game user. For example, the virtual player control device 110 may sequentially enter virtual players when a new game user first starts a game. For example, the virtual player control device 110 may input a virtual player of the first type, and the virtual player of the first type may cooperate with the game user. The virtual player control device 110 can input a virtual player of the second type and the virtual player of the second type can serve as a guide to the game user. The virtual player control device 110 can input a virtual player of the third type and the virtual player of the third type can play a hostile role to the game player.

Each of the virtual players represents an artificial intelligence (AI) based game player. In other words, each of the virtual players has artificial intelligence. Virtual players will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 through FIG.

The virtual player control device 110 may reinforce learning of each type of virtual player.

In the past, when one or more game users newly entering the game can not form a relationship with one or more other game users and play the game in an isolated state, the game can be missed and the game can be missed early. According to one embodiment, the virtual player control device 110 may be configured to strategically place or operate virtual players to provide social and / or economical support for one or more game users (e.g., one or more new game users) Or to compete or provoke against the corresponding game user. Accordingly, a customized personalization tutorial for the game user may be possible. In addition, the game user feels more fun in the game, can settle quickly without leaving the game, and the game remaining rate of the game user can be increased.

The above-described game may correspond to a game in which a plurality of game users participate, such as a massively multiplayer online role-play game (MMORPG), a massively multiplayer online social network game (MMOS NG), or a massively multiplayer online simulation game (MMOSLG). However, the above-mentioned game is not limited to MMOPRG, MMOSNG, or MMOSLG.

2 to 3 are views for explaining a plurality of virtual players according to an embodiment.

2, when the game user 210-1 first plays a game, the virtual player control device 110 inputs a cooperative type virtual player 210-2 to the game user 210-1 and the game It is possible to establish a cooperative relationship. In other words, the cooperative type virtual player 210-2 may have a one-to-one relationship with the game user 210-1 (or the game character of the game user 210-1). The cooperative type can be expressed differently as the partner type and corresponds to the first type described with reference to FIG.

The virtual player control device 110 can input cooperative type virtual players to make a cooperative relationship with each of the other users in a game when each of the other users plays the game for the first time. Stated differently, each of the cooperative virtual players may have a one-to-one relationship with other game users (or game characters of each of the other game users).

The virtual player control device 110 may insert one or more guide type virtual players into the game for the game user 210-1 according to the progress of the game and may select one or more enemy virtual players Can be input. The guide type may be represented as a neighbor type differently, corresponds to the second type described with reference to FIG. 1, and the enamy type may be expressed as a threat type, and corresponds to the third type described with reference to FIG. 2, the virtual player control device 110 transmits the cooperative type virtual player 230-2 having a one-to-one relationship with the game user 230-1 to the guide type of the game user 210-1 As a virtual player of the game. The virtual player control device 110 can select and input a cooperative type virtual player having a one-to-one relationship with one or more other game users as a guide type virtual player of the game user 210-1. In other words, the number of virtual players of the guide type of the game user 210-1 may be one or more. When the virtual player control device 110 inputs a guide type virtual player for the game user 210-1 will be described later with reference to FIG. The virtual player control device 110 selects a cooperative type virtual player 220-2 having a one-to-one relationship with the game user 220-1 as an enamel type virtual player of the game user 210-1, can do. The virtual player control device 110 can select a cooperative type virtual player having a one-to-one relationship with one or more other game users as a virtual player of the enemy type of the game user 210-1. In other words, the number of virtual players of the enemy type of the game user 210-1 may be one or more. When the virtual player control device 110 inputs an enamel type virtual player for the game user 210-1 will be described later.

The virtual player 220-2 may correspond to the virtual player of the enemy type with respect to the game user 210-1, but may correspond to the virtual player of the guide type or the enemy type with respect to the game user 230-1. In other words, a cooperative type virtual player in a one-to-one relationship with each of the entire game users may be a guide type or an enemy type for other game users except for their own game users.

The cooperative type virtual player 210-2 of the game user 210-1 may be a virtual player of a guide type of another game user or a virtual player of an enamel type.

Each type of virtual player plays several roles for the game user in the game. At this time, each type of virtual player can show a direct action, an indirect effect, and a behavior pattern of influence exclusion in the game.

<Role of cooperative type virtual player>

The cooperative type virtual player can show the behavior pattern of direct influence for the game user. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the cooperative type virtual player can perform at least one of economic support and cooperative play on the game to the corresponding game user. For example, a cooperative type virtual player may provide or support resources to a game user (or a game character of a game user) in a game. In addition, the cooperative type virtual player may hunt monsters or attack other game users (or game characters of other game users) together with game users (or game characters of game users) in the game. In addition, the virtual player of the cooperative type has a function of allowing the game user to clear or complete the content by entering the content when the game user is using a specific content (for example, PVP content or raid content) . In addition, the cooperative type virtual player has data on a game user's lack of resources on the game, what content can be performed together, and which game user should attack to raise the ranking ranking of the game user Can be collected.

The cooperative type virtual player can show the behavior pattern of the indirect influence for the game user. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the cooperative type virtual player may act to raise the rank ranking of the game user. For example, a cooperative type virtual player can be an enemy type virtual player for another user with a higher ranking than the corresponding game user, and can lower another user's ranking ranking by attacking another user in the game. In another example, a cooperative type virtual player may have his or her ranking set lower than the rank of the game user (e.g., the cooperative type virtual player is implied to other users) Thereby leading to an increase in overall ranking. As a result, the ranking ranking of the game user can be increased by the action of the virtual player of the cooperative type.

The cooperative type virtual player can show the behavior pattern of influence exclusion for the game user. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the cooperative type virtual player may collect data for a game user (e.g., a propensity) on the game. Although the cooperative type virtual player can provide resources to the game user or perform the content together, it can perform the behavior pattern of influence exclusion when the tendency of the game user is unlikely to cooperatively cooperate with the virtual player. For example, if the cooperative type virtual player has decided to perform the dungeon contents together with his / her game user A, the game user A cancels the execution of the dungeon contents with the cooperative type virtual player and requests to enter the dungeon contents again The cooperative type virtual player may not perform the content with the game user A for a while together. In other words, the virtual player of the cooperative type may influence the behavior pattern of direct influence in consideration of the tendency of the game user A It can be changed to a behavior pattern of exclusion.

<Role of guide type virtual player>

A guide-type virtual player can show behavior patterns of indirect effects for game users. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the virtual player of the guide type can show to the corresponding game user what he / she has not experienced in the game, and can perform active social activities. For example, a guide-type virtual player may collect resources or hunt specific monsters around the game user. In addition, the guide-type virtual player can attack game characters of other game users around the game player. In addition, the guide-type virtual player can repeatedly demonstrate a series of processes to complete a specific dungeon or quest, in the form of a plurality of different accounts, rather than a specific single account. Accordingly, the virtual player of the guide type indirectly induces the game user to know how to clear (or complete) a specific dungeon or quest, and mistakenly thinks that the game user has learned a specific dungeon or quest clearing method by himself .

The guide-type virtual player can show the behavior pattern of influence exclusion for the game user. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the virtual player of the guide type can collect data on the game user on the game. For example, a guide-type virtual player can collect data on the game player's stage clear condition, boss clear success, and whether to acquire item resources. After this data collection, the virtual player of guide type can show the behavior pattern of indirect influence. That is, the guide type virtual player can collect data according to the behavior pattern of the influence exclusion, and can demonstrate contents based on the collected data based on contents that the user has not yet tried or has not succeeded.

<Role of Enemy Type Virtual Player>

Enemy type virtual players can show behavior patterns of direct influence for game users. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the enema type virtual player can deliver appropriate game stress to the game user in the game. For example, an enema type virtual player may threaten (e.g., attack) a corresponding game user (or a game character of a game user) in the game or interfere with the game play of the game user. Gameplay may include, for example, collecting resources, hunting monsters, or attacking the game user.

Enemy type virtual players can show behavior patterns of indirect influence for game users. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the enema type virtual player can act to lower the rank ranking of the game user. For example, the virtual player of the enemy type of the game user may have his or her rankings higher than that of the corresponding game user, thereby lowering the ranking of the game user.

An enema type virtual player can show the behavior pattern of influence exclusion for the game user. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the enema-type virtual player can collect data on game users on the game. For example, the enema type virtual player can collect position (coordinate) information of a game user and the degree of combat power / defensive power of the corresponding game user. After collecting the data, the virtual player of the enamy type makes little difference in battle power (or difference in battle power) with the corresponding game user so that the game player can win the battle difference with a slight difference, or makes his attack power slightly higher than the battle power of the corresponding game user can do.

4 to 5 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the virtual player control apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the virtual player control device 110 inputs a cooperative type virtual player (410). For example, when a game user first plays a game, the virtual player control device 110 sends a cooperative-type virtual player to the corresponding game user .

The virtual player control device 110 can control the cooperative type virtual player so that the cooperative type virtual player can play the game together with the corresponding game player. The cooperative type virtual player can provide resources to the game user in the game. In addition, the cooperative type virtual player may perform specific content (e.g., dungeon or quest) and / or monster hunting with the game user.

The virtual player control device 110 inputs a virtual player of a guide type when the first half of the game is completed (420). That is, the virtual player control device 110 can input a guide-type virtual player if the condition for inputting the guide-type virtual player is satisfied. For example, when the tutorial is completed, the level of the game character of the game user reaches a certain level, or the degree of the game play progress of the game user becomes a critical state or more, the virtual player control device 110 generates a guide- . Here, the conditions for inputting the virtual player of the guide type may be arbitrarily set or changed by the game contents provider (or manager, operator) or the virtual player control device 110. [ For example, the tutorial, specific level, and / or critical state may be arbitrarily set or changed by the game content provider (or manager, operator) or the virtual player control device 110.

Even if a guide type virtual player is inserted, the cooperative type virtual player does not terminate the role in the game. In other words, even if a virtual player of a guide type is input, a cooperative type virtual player can perform monster hunting and the like together with the game user. However, the role of the cooperative type virtual player can be reduced.

The virtual player control device 110 can control the virtual player of the guide type so that the virtual player of the guide type can provide the guide to the corresponding game user. The virtual player of the guide type can provide a guide on the game to the game user by collecting resources or hunting monsters around the game user (or the game character of the game user) in the game.

The virtual player control device 110 introduces a virtual player of a type suitable for the situation when the game user is in a state in which specific contents are available (430). The particular content may, for example, correspond to dungeon content, PVP content, or raid content corresponding to the current level of the game user, but is not limited thereto.

For example, a game user has reached a certain level and is able to use certain dungeon contents, but may not be able to complete the corresponding dungeon contents. In this case, the virtual player control device 110 can display a cooperative type virtual player. The virtual player of the cooperative type can perform the corresponding dungeon contents together with the game user so that the game user can complete the corresponding dungeon contents.

As another example, a guide-type virtual player may collect and / or hunt resources around the game user.

As another example, the virtual player control device 110 can input an enema type virtual player. This will be described with reference to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the virtual player control device 110 may insert an enamel type virtual player when the game user becomes available for PVP contents (510). In one embodiment, the virtual player control device 110 may compare the game asset hold of the game player with the average asset hold. Here, if the game asset amount of the game user is greater than the average asset value, the virtual player control device 110 can input an enema type virtual player. At this time, the virtual player of the enamel type may be similar to the game level of the corresponding game user. The average amount of goods held may be the average of the amount of each other's goods. Here, the other users may be, for example, all users in the game or game users having the same level or similar level as the level of the corresponding game user.

When the virtual player of the enemy type is inserted, the virtual player control device 110 may monitor whether the corresponding game user responds to the threat of the virtual player of the enamy type (if otherwise, responds) (520).

If the game user does not respond to the threat of the virtual player of the enemy type, the virtual player control device 110 does not show the virtual player of the enamel type for a certain period of time (550).

If the game user responds to the threat of the virtual player of the enemy type, the virtual player control device 110 may monitor the behavior change of the game player after the correspondence (530). For example, the virtual player control device 110 may monitor whether the game user has strengthened the game character of the corresponding game user after responding to an attack of the enemy type virtual player.

Virtual player control device 110 may periodically emulate an enamel type virtual player based on the monitoring result of step 530 (540). For example, the virtual player control device 110 may periodically emit an enema type virtual player when the attack power is strengthened rather than the defense power of the game character of the game player. If the attack strength of the game character of the corresponding game user is not enhanced, the virtual player control device 110 may not display an enamel type virtual player for a predetermined period of time.

Even if an enema type virtual player is inserted, each of the cooperative type virtual player and the guide type virtual player can perform its role. However, its proportion decreases.

Referring again to FIG. 4, the virtual player control device 110 determines whether the game remaining of the game user is stabilized (440). For example, the virtual player control device 110 can confirm the number of days the game user has accessed through log recording of the game user, and if the number of days of connection of the game user is a specific day (for example, 14 days or 30 Day, etc.), it can be determined that the remaining game of the game user is stabilized. In other words, the virtual player control device 110 judges that the game user will continue playing the game without leaving the game when the number of the connection days of the game user is more than a specific day (for example, 14 days, 30 days, etc.) can do.

If the virtual player control apparatus 110 determines that the game remaining of the game user is stabilized, the virtual player control apparatus 110 ends the role of the virtual players described above (450).

6 is a block diagram for explaining a virtual player control apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the virtual player control device 110 includes a communication unit 610 and a controller 620.

The communication unit 610 communicates with the terminal of the game user. For example, the communication unit 610 can perform wireless or wired communication with a terminal of a game user.

The controller 620 controls or controls the first type of virtual player so that the first type of virtual player plays a cooperative role with respect to the game user in the game. Here, the first type corresponds to the cooperative type described above.

The controller 620 controls or controls the second type of virtual player so that the second type virtual player plays a role as a guide for the game user on the game if the first condition set on the game is satisfied. Here, the second type corresponds to the guide type described above. The first condition may be satisfied, for example, but not limited to, when the degree of game play progress of the game user is equal to or greater than the threshold state.

The controller 620 controls or controls the third type of virtual player so that the third type virtual player plays a hostile role to the game user in the game when the second condition set on the game is satisfied. Here, the third type corresponds to the above-described enamel type. The second condition may be satisfied, but is not limited to, when the game user becomes available for a specific content on the game.

1 to 5 can be applied to the matters described with reference to FIG. 6, so that detailed description will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual player control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The virtual player control method can be performed by the virtual player control device 110. [

Referring to FIG. 7, the virtual player control device 110 controls a first type of virtual player to perform a cooperative role with a first type of virtual player in a game (710).

If the first condition set on the game is satisfied, the virtual player control device 110 controls the second type virtual player to play a role as a guide for the game user of the second type on the game (720).

If the second condition set on the game is satisfied, the virtual player control device 110 controls the third type of virtual player to play a hostile role with respect to the game user in the game (730).

Since the matters described with reference to Figs. 1 to 6 can be applied to the matters described with reference to Fig. 7, detailed description will be omitted.

According to the embodiment, the operation of the virtual player control device 110 described with reference to Figs. 1 to 7 may be performed by the game server.

The apparatus described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the apparatus and components described in the embodiments may be implemented within a computer system, such as, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA) , A programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing apparatus may be described as being used singly, but those skilled in the art will recognize that the processing apparatus may have a plurality of processing elements and / As shown in FIG. For example, the processing unit may comprise a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Other processing configurations are also possible, such as a parallel processor.

The software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing, and may be configured to configure the processing device to operate as desired or to process it collectively or collectively Device can be commanded. The software and / or data may be in the form of any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage media, or device , Or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. The software may be distributed over a networked computer system and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on one or more computer readable recording media.

The method according to an embodiment may be implemented in the form of a program command that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions to be recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the embodiments or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. For example, it is to be understood that the techniques described may be performed in a different order than the described methods, and / or that components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, Lt; / RTI &gt; or equivalents, even if it is replaced or replaced.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims are also within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (23)

A method of operating a virtual player control device,
Controlling a first type of virtual player so that a first type of virtual player performs a cooperative role with respect to a game user in a game, the first type of virtual player being capable of providing at least one of economic support and cooperative play A second behavior pattern including an action of raising the ranking of the game user, and a third behavior pattern including an action of collecting data of the game user;
Controlling the second type of virtual player so that a second type of virtual player on the game performs a role as a guide for the game user if the first condition set on the game is satisfied, The player exhibiting a first behavior pattern including an action of demonstrating specific game contents in the game to the game user and a second behavior pattern including an action of collecting data of the game user; And
Controlling the third type of virtual player so that a third type of virtual player plays a hostile role to the game user on the game if a second condition set on the game is satisfied, Wherein the player has a first behavior pattern including an action giving a threat to the game user on the game and an action interfering with the game player's game play, a second behavior pattern including an action of lowering the ranking of the game user, A third action pattern including an action of collecting data of the game user -
Lt; / RTI &gt;
Wherein the role of the first type virtual player is such that the virtual player of the second type and the virtual player of the third type are not terminated even when the virtual player is inserted,
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein controlling the first type of virtual player comprises:
Wherein the first type of virtual player inputs the first type of virtual player to play a game with the game user on the game
/ RTI &gt;
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controlling of the second type of virtual player comprises:
And inputting the second type virtual player so that the second type virtual player provides a guide to the game user on the game
/ RTI &gt;
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first condition is satisfied when the degree of game play progress of the game user is equal to or greater than a threshold state,
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein controlling the third type of virtual player comprises:
And inputting the third type virtual player so that the third type virtual player attacks the game user in the game
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A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second condition is satisfied when the game user is in a state in which the specific content on the game becomes available,
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein controlling the third type of virtual player comprises:
Comparing the game-based possessed amount of the game user with an average of the game-based possessed amount of each of the other game users, when the second condition is satisfied; And
And inputting the virtual player of the third type based on the comparison result
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A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Monitoring a change in behavior of the game user when the game user responds to a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game; And
And periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type based on the monitoring result
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A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the step of periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type comprises:
If the attack strength of the game character of the game user is enhanced, periodically inputting the virtual player of the third type
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A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
When the game user does not cope with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game, the step of not inputting the third type virtual player for a predetermined period
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A method of operating a virtual player control device.
The method according to claim 1,
There is a first type of virtual player for each of a plurality of other users in the game,
Wherein the second type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a first user of the other users and the third type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a second user of the other users Corresponding to the virtual player,
A method of operating a virtual player control device.
A first type of virtual player controlling a first type of virtual player so that a first type of virtual player performs a cooperative role with respect to a game user on the game, and when a first condition set on the game is satisfied, Wherein the third type virtual player controls the second type virtual player so as to guide the game user, and when a second condition set on the game is satisfied, Controller for controlling the third type of virtual player
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Wherein the first type of virtual player has a first behavior pattern including at least one of economic support and cooperative play to the game user, a second behavior pattern including an action to raise the rank of the game user, Showing a third behavior pattern including an action of collecting data,
The second type of virtual player shows a second behavior pattern including a first behavior pattern including an action for demonstrating specific game contents to the game user in the game and an action for collecting data of the game user,
Wherein the third type of virtual player includes a first behavior pattern including an action giving a threat to the game user on the game and an action interfering with the game play of the game user, and an action of lowering the rank of the game user A second behavior pattern, and a third behavior pattern including an action of collecting data of the game user,
Wherein the role of the first type virtual player is such that the virtual player of the second type and the virtual player of the third type are not terminated even when the virtual player is inserted,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the controller inputs the first type of virtual player so that the first type of virtual player plays a game with the game user on the game,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the controller inputs the second type virtual player so that the second type virtual player provides a guide to the game user on the game,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the first condition is satisfied when the degree of game play progress of the game user is equal to or greater than a threshold state,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the controller inputs the third type virtual player so that the third type virtual player attacks the game user in the game,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the second condition is satisfied when the game user is in a state in which the specific content on the game becomes available,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
The controller comprising:
Comparing the game-based possessed amount of the game user with an average of the game-specific possessed amount of each of the other game users when the second condition is satisfied, and based on the comparison result, Lt; / RTI &gt;
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
The controller comprising:
Monitoring a change in behavior of the game user when the game user copes with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game and periodically putting the virtual player of the third type on the basis of the monitoring result,
Virtual player control device.
20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the controller periodically puts the virtual player of the third type when the attack strength of the game character of the game user is enhanced,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the controller does not input the third type virtual player for a predetermined period when the game user does not cope with a threat corresponding to the hostile role in the game,
Virtual player control device.
13. The method of claim 12,
There is a first type of virtual player for each of a plurality of other users in the game,
Wherein the second type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a first user of the other users and the third type of virtual player corresponds to a first type of virtual player for a second user of the other users Corresponding to the virtual player,
Virtual player control device.
A controller for inputting a plurality of virtual players on a game for a game user
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Wherein the plurality of virtual players,
A first type of virtual player that cooperates with the game user,
A second type of virtual player that serves as a guide for the game user when the first condition set on the game is satisfied,
A third type of virtual player that plays a hostile role with respect to the game user when the second condition set on the game is satisfied;
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Wherein the first type of virtual player has a first behavior pattern including at least one of economic support and cooperative play to the game user, a second behavior pattern including an action to raise the rank of the game user, Showing a third behavior pattern including an action of collecting data,
The second type of virtual player shows a second behavior pattern including a first behavior pattern including an action for demonstrating specific game contents to the game user in the game and an action for collecting data of the game user,
Wherein the third type of virtual player includes a first behavior pattern including an action giving a threat to the game user on the game and an action interfering with the game play of the game user, and an action of lowering the rank of the game user A second behavior pattern, and a third behavior pattern including an action of collecting data of the game user,
Wherein the role of the first type virtual player is such that the virtual player of the second type and the virtual player of the third type are not terminated even when the virtual player is inserted,
Virtual player control device.

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