KR20070039415A - Macro prevention technique and algorithm in online game - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an in-game macro and automatic play prevention technology that requires specific information from a user at specific time intervals in order to prevent harm caused by playing with a macro in an online game.

Description

Macro prevention technique and algorithm in online game

The present invention relates to an in-game macro prevention technology that requires specific information from a user at specific time intervals in order to prevent harm caused by playing with a macro in an online game.

One of the characteristics of the online game is that a long play time is required, and a difference in reward depending on the play time occurs. In addition, in recent MMORPGs (multiple access role-playing games) level up and item acquisition through repeated monster hunting is already a formalized content.

Taking advantage of this, some hackers have developed programs that allow the computer to repeatedly play games while gamers are away by developing macros or auto programs to replace repetitive gameplay.

The use of macros in these online games is not only used as a high level or as a personal mitigation level of effort to obtain rewards, but also for commercial purposes, disrupting the in-game play flow and encouraging users' off-line transactions, making it easier for publishers It hurts everyone. It's also an unfair competition, leading to unusual situations where good gamers can't beat the competition in the normal way. This greatly reduces the element of competition, the overall fun of the game.

One of the most famous examples is the 'pinbot' of the masterpiece role-playing game Diablo 2. This program automatically allows the character to catch monsters and collect items without the gamer.

Other examples include Kart Rider (Auto Ready, Automated Driving Program), Arc Road (Speed Core, Auto Macro), Freestyle (Speed Core, 3 Point Core), Pangya (Helper, Angle Calculator, Speed Hack), Kowloon Ball (Auto Mouse) , Auto training macro), New Fortress (auto aiming, infinite HP, cring hack), etc. almost all games except domestic and overseas, and to prevent the use of these macros, the makers of NCsoft 'Lineage' to prevent hacking It has been linked with the security program nProtect, and Dragonfly's special force is also running the security program V3 at the start of the game. But no matter how good a security program is, it is impossible to completely block all hacks.

Certain companies change the spawn location or change spawn time to prevent autoplay, but recent macros and bots have little effect because they detect and move monsters on their own.

Some games, for example Diablo 2, used a way to send gamers' computer program information to a game company to detect hacking programs, but they had to take a tremendous charge of invading their privacy.

Some game companies may take a game if they respond suspiciously by talking to a suspicious gamer with a game master (real-master), but that's not enough to stop more than 20,000 concurrent players.

The present invention proposes an effective method of preventing the use of such macros and automatic programs. In addition, we propose a cheaper method than the existing methods and an easy update method to cope with new hacking methods appropriately. This allows gamers to enjoy the game more enjoyably through fair competition, and production companies can reduce the overall profit loss by reducing the server overload and preventing users from leaving due to the quality of the game.

The configuration of the present invention is as follows.

This is a way to require gamers to take specific actions at specific time intervals, such as tens of minutes or hours, while playing online games, making the game play unsuccessful if this requirement is not met.

An example of a specific behavior could be to create a problem that requires human arithmetic. For example, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 is a problem used to prevent automatic cafe subscription using the following program is a simple mathematical problem. However, in order to join Daum, the user has to solve the problem by entering a simple calculation process. To date, macros do not have arithmetic functions, problems are presented in the form of pictures, and problems are encrypted or tampered with. Therefore, it is impossible to understand the meaning of problems without complex character recognition algorithms.

2 is an automatic subscription prevention device of EMPAS, which prevents duplicate subscriptions by typing and typing characters in a picture file.

3 is a problem of presenting four colors and selecting a specific color.

4 and 5 are examples of specific action requests implemented in the game.

6 is a flow chart representing the algorithm of the present invention.

As such, whenever a specific time elapses during the playing of the online game, the user requests an answer or a specific action as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5.

The demands of specific actions can help solve problems quickly and easily and quickly prepare appropriate rewards, such as experience, so as not to hinder the user's gameplay and cause irritation.

1 to 5 are just an example, the type of problem can be asked or changed the animal's name or current time, the specific behavioral needs also to choose a color or shape, or to move the character to a specific location It is possible to take motion. If you're using a microphone or PCcam, you might want to require certain actions outside of the game to tell gamers to say certain words or take action.

If the user responds or takes an action that satisfies the needs of a particular action, the user can proceed to the game without any problem, and can receive a reward if the reward is ready. And if the answer is not satisfactory, the algorithm of the present invention may require a further question, considering that the algorithm may be a mistake.

If the problem is wrong or fails to answer within a certain time, the player's character will not be able to play normally. Examples include penalties where a character is stopped, experience is greatly reduced, or a drop in item drop rate.

Since the meaning of autoplay fades in areas where experience and items are not available, such as villages, it is possible to avoid generating this algorithm, and even if this algorithm is activated, the penalty is limited to experience and items in the village. Don't be harmed by private shops or activities. In this case, if you answer a specific problem when you return to your seat, the penalty is released and you can proceed.

The demands of a particular action are chosen from the database in a question bank manner, and question questions can be submitted in picture file format, encrypted, or tampered with, making it difficult for macro programs to understand.

If the present invention is used too frequently, it may cause annoyance of users, and if an occurrence time of an event asking for a specific action is determined, a macro or auto player user can appropriately respond, and therefore, a specific action is required at a random time. It can also be used primarily for gamers suspected of autoplay.

Through the present invention, by preventing illegal game progress using illegal macros and automatic programs in online games, illegal level ups and item acquisition, and commercial use thereof are prevented, so that a healthy play culture can be fostered and produced by both producers and users. It has the effect of preventing financial and mental damage.

In addition, the present invention can counteract the updating of the macro program due to hacking by changing the type and number of problems to be solved without going through a complicated game patching process, thereby preventing macros in the game more economically than existing methods. It becomes possible.

Because certain behavioral demands require human perception and computation, it is almost impossible for a typical auto program or macro to escape this specific behavior.

In addition, the use of this algorithm eliminates the effort and labor costs of mobilizing the GM (game master), and enables the power supply to be monitored even if the number of users is 20,000 or more.

Since the present invention can effectively prevent macro or autoplay without leaking any personal information from the user's computer, it is possible to prevent controversy of privacy infringement.

It is also possible to increase the fun of the game by preparing for appropriate rewards while using behaviors or problems that cause fun for the particular action itself.

1 is an example of a question for preventing duplicate membership in the existing Daum.

2 is an example of a question for preventing duplicate membership in the existing EMPAS

3 is an example of a question method for selecting a color

4 is an example of a specific question in an online game of the present invention.

5 is an example of a specific behavioral request on an online game in the present invention.

6 is a realization flow chart in the game of the invention.

Claims (6)

To prevent macros or autoplay programs in online games, by requiring gamers to respond to certain actions or answers after a certain period of time, to apply a penalty that prevents normal game play The method according to claim 1, which gives the gamers ample minutes to answer the gameplay so that it does not interfere with gameplay. The method of claim 1, wherein if the answer is wrong, the algorithm is repeated several times more. The method of claim 1, wherein the algorithm is used only for gamers whose macroplay time is more than a certain amount of time to minimize the inconvenience of the gamers. The method of claim 1, wherein an appropriate reward is paid if a certain behavior is satisfied to offset the inconvenience of the gamer. The method according to claim 1, wherein the problem is presented by encrypting or tampering the macro program with no recognition.