TWI522150B - The way to change the behavior of non - player characters - Google Patents

Description

Ways to change the behavior pattern of non-player characters

The present invention relates to a method for changing a behavior pattern of a non-player character, and more particularly to a behavior mode in which a non-player character can be changed by a player character triggering a behavior change event, and the non-player character can respond to the player according to the new behavior mode.

In the role-playing game (RPG), the player can participate in the composition of the story by playing the role. The earliest role-playing game is a desktop role-playing game that relies on a lot of words or spoken words and relies on the player's imagination. Tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), in the virtual world of the desktop role-playing game background, the player plays the role and takes the action, the result of the action can be determined by rolling, draw or other means, and then The game master (GM) responds to the character's actions by telling the story or playing a non-player character (NPC), and promoting the game's plot between the game host and each player's interaction. development of.

After the advent of the Internet, through the electronic bulletin board, online forums, instant messaging software, e-mail or social networking as a medium, the main text-based role-playing game (online text-based role) -playing game), can be regarded as an extension of the desktop role-playing game, the most famous system is multi-user dungeon, multi-user dimension or multi-user dialogue (MUD), replacing the original with a server Desktop role Playing the role of the game host in the game, responding to the actions taken by the player's character (through text instructions), multiplayer adventure games have attracted a large number of players during the period when network connection technology cannot transmit large amounts of information efficiently. Explore the virtual world of the server with text instructions.

On the other hand, with the improvement of the computing power of electronic devices, video game consoles have come out one after another, bringing up the boom of role-playing video game or computer role-playing game (CRPG). Most of the electronic role-playing games are in text. In addition to the narrative, pictures or animations are added. Through visual stimulation, it is easier for players to imagine the world in the game, while simplifying the input of instructions and optimizing the operating experience. However, limited by the connection technology at the time, most of the early electronic role-playing games were stand-alone versions, with single players playing single or multiple characters in the game, while the game program running on the game console showed the player's character to take action. As a result, for example, the response of a non-player character or the triggering of a story event, a stand-alone version of an electronic role-playing game is generally less variable in terms of command operations and story scripts, and the attraction to the player will gradually increase as the number of times the game is repeated. decline.

Around two thousand years ago, the network connection technology made a big breakthrough. The electronic role-playing game that was connected by multiple players through multiple video game consoles was realized, making the electronic role-playing game enter the large multiplayer online role-playing game. In the era of massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), the typical massively multiplayer online role-playing game is equivalent to the combination of early online character role-playing games and stand-alone version of electronic role-playing games, and interacts with other players. The two strengths of operation and visual experience optimization are the development of a game mode in which players can cooperate by manipulating character actions. Through instant combat operations and assisting operations from other players, players can feel the relationship with other players. Close interaction, and enhance the player's sense of presence in the game and self-projection of the character, so that large multiplayer online role-playing games can continue to attract players to participate.

However, in recent years, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game has been hit twice by the violent impact. The first impact comes from the web-based games launched by several large-scale social networking sites. Because of the relaxed and casual appeal of web-based games, The interactions of friends in the online community have attracted a large number of players, and the popularity of large-scale multiplayer online role-playing games has been dispersed. The second impact comes from the popularity of smart mobile devices, with smart mobile devices as platforms. The game application (game app) has sprung up in a short period of time and has become the new darling of gamers and game development companies. Users of smart mobile devices usually carry it with them in their daily life (such as boarding). Transportation tools can be played at any time with smart mobile devices, making smart mobile devices a mainstream platform for role-playing games and other games.

The game application running on the smart mobile device is limited by the hardware operation mode of the smart mobile device being too simple (mostly only through the touch screen operation) and the bandwidth and stability of the current mobile network are insufficient. In the traditional large-scale multiplayer online role-playing game, the interactive mode in which the player cooperates through the technical operation control role is difficult to reproduce. Therefore, the game development company establishes the non-player character through the artificial intelligence (AI) module in the game program. Making a non-player character a teammate of the player character and taking action to assist the player character can give the player a feeling of similar cooperation with other players.

Compared with the player character controlled by the real player, the non-player character controlled by the artificial intelligence module is accurate and does not go wrong, but the behavior mode is also relatively rigid. In order to enable the player to obtain an experience similar to that of a real player, the inventor of the present invention particularly adds a mistake in the behavior pattern of the non-player character, and the setting of the error may occur through the action, so that the behavior of the non-player character is more For humanization, at the same time, by setting the behavior mode of the non-player character, it can be given a similar "characteristic" feature. For example, a monster with a higher priority attack strength can be regarded as a strong character, and a monster with a lower priority attack level can be regarded as The weak character, etc., makes the non-player characters controlled by the artificial intelligence module reflect the personality of various real players. Therefore, the definitions of various behaviors in the non-player character behavior patterns, the order in which the behavioral judgments are arranged, and Setting parameters such as the behavioral probability of each character's behavior can determine the character behavior that can be performed by a non-player character under certain conditions, determine the priority of the role behavior, and the probability or success rate of the character behavior, so that the non-player characters can be diverse. Behavioral pattern, performing different character behaviors in the game to simulate the true The player's actions.

In addition, whether the player character controlled by the real player or the non-player character controlled by the artificial intelligence module must exhibit coordination with the player when taking action, the player can request assistance. In response to the player's request, the action of supporting the player's character can be made in order to achieve the cooperation effect. Therefore, the behavior mode of the non-player character in the present invention may be adjusted according to the trigger of the behavior change event, and the manner of triggering the behavior change event may include issuing a request to the non-player character, and the non-player character may change its behavior mode. Changing the behavioral judgment, the priority of the behavioral judgment, or the behavioral probability of the character behavior causes the non-player character to make a support action corresponding to the player's request. In addition, the trigger behavior change event can also be used to change the behavior pattern of the non-player character in accordance with the needs of the player character by using the item object for the non-player character, or to trigger the behavior change by executing a dialogue event or the like. It can simulate the situation in which the behavior (or the personality reflected by the behavior) is changed by the interaction after multiple interactions between real players.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for changing the behavior mode of a non-player character, which can change the behavior mode of the non-player character after the player character triggers the behavior change event, so that the action of the non-player character is coordinated to assist the player. Or achieve the effect of simulating a real-life interaction.

A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a method for changing a behavior pattern of a non-player character, setting a behavior judgment formula and a judgment order thereof in a behavior mode of the non-player character, so that the behavior condition can be sequentially determined in the game program, and the non-player is determined The character execution conforms to the character behavior under the behavioral condition, and the character behavior reflects the virtual character of the non-player character.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for changing a behavior pattern of a non-player character, setting a behavioral probability of a character behavior in a behavior pattern of a non-player character, affecting a tendency of a non-player character to perform a character behavior, or joining an execution character behavior The possibility of a mistake can be reflected in the character's behavior to reflect the virtual character of the non-player character, or to make the performance of the non-player character closer to the real player.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned various purposes and effects, the present invention discloses a method for changing a behavior pattern of a non-player character. When a game program including one player character and at least one non-player character is run on a host device, the following steps are performed. First, the non-player character follows a first behavior pattern; subsequently, the player character triggers a behavior change event; finally, the game program changes the non-player character to follow a second behavior pattern according to the behavior change event.

The first behavior pattern or the second behavior pattern may be further defined: the first behavior pattern may include at least one first behavior judgment formula, and the first behavior judgment formula is defined when a first behavior condition is satisfied, The non-player character performs a first role behavior. In the case that the first behavior mode includes a plurality of first behavior judgment formulas, each first behavior judgment formula may respectively include a first judgment sequence, and the first determination order is determined according to the first judgment order. Examining the order of the first behavioral conditions of the first behavioral judgment formulas; the second behavioral pattern may also include at least one second behavioral judgment formula, wherein the second behavioral judgment formula may be defined as a second behavioral condition is satisfied When the non-player character performs a second character behavior, when the first behavior condition is satisfied, the non-player character performs a second character behavior, or when a second behavior condition is satisfied, the non-player character performs the first The role behavior, in the case that the second behavior pattern includes a plurality of second behavior judgment formulas, each second behavior judgment formula may respectively include a second judgment sequence, Analyzing two sequential order decided to test the plurality of the plurality of second type of behavior is determined first or second behavior condition of the behavior condition.

In addition, the first behavior mode may include at least one first behavior probability of the at least one first role behavior, where the first behavior probability may affect a success rate of the first role behavior execution, where the first behavior pattern includes a plurality of first In the case of a character behavior, the first behavior probability may determine the likelihood that the first role behavior is performed; the second behavior pattern may also include at least one second role behavior or at least a second of the first role behavior a probability of behavior, the second behavioral probability may affect the success rate of the second role behavior or the execution of the first role behavior, and the second behavioral behavior may also be determined if the second behavior pattern includes a plurality of second role behaviors The second role behavior or the likelihood that the first role behavior is performed.

1‧‧‧Host device

10‧‧‧ arithmetic unit

100‧‧‧ game program

102‧‧‧Character Operation Module

1020‧‧‧First behavior pattern

1022‧‧‧Second behavior pattern

12‧‧‧Display unit

14‧‧‧Operating unit

16‧‧‧ storage unit

18‧‧‧Connecting unit

2‧‧‧Server

20‧‧‧Character Operation Module

200‧‧‧First pattern of behavior

202‧‧‧Second behavior pattern

22‧‧‧ storage unit

The first figure is a flow chart of the steps of the present invention; the second figure is a schematic diagram of the component connection relationship of the first embodiment of the present invention; and the third figure is the component connection relationship of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the steps of the third embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the steps of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In order to enable the reviewing committee to have a better understanding and understanding of the features and functions of the present invention, the preferred embodiment and the detailed description are as follows: the present invention is a change in the behavior pattern of non-player characters. The method is characterized in that: the non-player character acts according to the behavior mode, and the behavior mode can define the behavior judgment type and the judgment order thereof, so that the game program can judge the behavior condition according to the judgment order, so that the non-player character performs the behavior under the condition. In the character behavior, the behavior pattern can also set the behavioral behavior probability of the character behavior, affecting the tendency of the non-player character to perform the character behavior, and can reflect the virtual character of the non-player character through the character behavior, and can be joined by the behavioral probability to cause the behavior of the character behavior to fail. Possibility to make the performance of the non-player character closer to the real player. In particular, after the player character triggers the behavior change event, the behavior pattern of the non-player character can be changed in response to the behavior change event, such as changing the behavior judgment or its judgment order. Or change the behavioral probability and other parameters to make a non-player character trip The action is coordinated to respond to the player's request for assistance, or to achieve the effect of simulating an interactive reaction between real players.

First, please refer to the first figure, which is a flowchart of the steps of the present invention; as shown in the figure, the method for changing the behavior mode of the non-player character of the present invention runs on a game program (including a non-player character and a player character). When the host device is performed, the steps include: Step ST10: The non-player character follows the first behavior mode, step ST20: the player character triggers the behavior change event; and step ST30: the game program changes the non-player character to follow the second behavior mode according to the behavior change event.

The present invention mainly triggers a behavior change event by the player character through the implementation of step ST20, so that the game program can change the non-player character that originally operated in the first behavior mode in step ST10, and replace it in step ST30. The second behavior mode action; by changing the behavior mode of the non-player character, the non-player character can respond to the player's operation (the behavior change event is triggered by the player operation), and the interaction between the non-player character and the player character is achieved. The effect.

Please refer to the second figure in conjunction with the first figure, which is a schematic diagram of the component connection relationship of the first embodiment of the present invention; as shown in the figure, the component used in the method for changing the non-player character behavior mode of the present invention comprises a host device 1 The game program 100 is applied to the host device 1 by using the method of the present invention. The host device 1 further includes an operation unit 10, a display unit 12, an operation unit 14, and a storage unit. The display unit 12, the operating unit 14 and the storage unit 16 are electrically connected to the computing unit 10, respectively. The operating unit 10 is run through the computing unit 10 to form a role operating module 102. The group 102 controls the behavior pattern of at least one non-player character. The character operation module 102 first includes a first behavior pattern 1020, and then a second behavior pattern 1022 is generated. The host device 1 can be a touch-sensitive smart device. The display unit 12 and the operating unit 14 can be included in a touch screen.

In step ST10, the non-player character follows the first behavior pattern 1020, ie, the The character operation module 102 can cause the non-player character to perform a first character behavior according to the definition of the first behavior mode 1020, and the first character behavior performed by the non-player character can be animated on the display unit 12, animation or other The related profile of the first character behavior performed may be stored in the storage unit 16 and invoked by the computing unit 10; in step ST20, the player may operate through the operating unit 14 to cause the player character to trigger the foregoing a behavior change event; in step ST30, the game program 100 changes the non-player character according to the behavior change event triggered by the player character to follow the second behavior pattern 1022, that is, the role The operation module 102 can cause the non-player character to perform a second character behavior (or the first character behavior) according to the second behavior pattern 1022, and the second character behavior (or the first character behavior) performed by the non-player character ) can be animated on the display unit 12, the animation or other related second character behavior (or the first role behavior) File stored in the storage unit 16, operation unit 10 by the call.

The component setting of the embodiment is applicable to a role-playing game of a stand-alone version that does not need to be connected. The character operating module 102 is formed at a local end (the computing unit 10), and the game program 100 can operate the module 102 through the character. Following the first behavior pattern 1020 or the second behavior pattern 1022 causes the non-player character to perform various character actions.

Please refer to the third figure in conjunction with the first figure, which is a schematic diagram of the component connection relationship of the second embodiment of the present invention; as shown in the figure, the component used in the method for changing the non-player character behavior mode of the present invention includes a host device. 1 and a server 2, the game program 100 of the method for changing the non-player character behavior mode of the present invention is executed on the host device 1. The host device 1 may further include an operation unit 10, a display unit 12, and an operation. Unit 14, a storage unit 16, and a connection unit 18, the display list The operation unit 14, the storage unit 16, and the connection unit 18 are electrically connected to the operation unit 10, and the host device 1 is connected to the server 2 through the connection unit 18, and transmits the operation. The unit 10 runs the game program 100. The server 2 has a role operation module 20 and a storage unit 22. The role operation module 20 can access the storage unit 22. The game program 100 can use the role operation mode. The group 20 causes at least one non-player character to follow a certain behavior pattern. The character operation module 20 first includes a first behavior pattern 200, and then a second behavior pattern 202 is generated. The host device 1 can be a touch-sensitive smart device. The display unit 12 and the operating unit 14 can be included in a touch screen.

In step ST10, the non-player character follows the first behavior pattern 200, that is, the character operation module 20 can cause the non-player character to perform a first character behavior according to the definition of the first behavior pattern 200, and the non-player character performs The first character behavior can be displayed on the display unit 12 in an animated manner, and the related data file of the animation can be stored in the storage unit 16 and invoked by the operation unit 10, and other related data files for performing the first role behavior can be stored. The storage unit 22 is called by the character operation module 20; in step ST20, the player can operate through the operation unit 14 to cause the player character to trigger the behavior change event; in step ST30, the game The character 100 is changed by the character operation module 20 according to the behavior change event triggered by the player character, and the non-player character is changed to follow the second behavior mode 202, that is, the character operation module 20 can follow the second behavior mode. a definition of 202, causing the non-player character to perform a second character behavior (or the first character behavior), the second character performed by the non-player character The display unit 12 can be animated (or the first character behavior), and the related data file of the animation can be stored in the storage unit 16 and invoked by the operation unit 10, and the other performs the second role behavior (or First corner The related data file of the color behavior can be stored in the storage unit 22 and called by the character operation module 20.

The component setting of this embodiment is applicable to a single (or multi-player) player connection game that needs to be connected to a server. The character operation module 20 is formed at a remote end (the server 2), and the game program 100 is transparent. The character operation module 20 follows the first behavior pattern 200 or the second behavior pattern 202 to cause the non-player character to perform various character behaviors.

Please refer to the fourth figure, which is a flowchart of the steps of the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the method for changing the non-player character behavior mode of the present invention in the present embodiment is further after the foregoing step ST10 to before step ST20. The method includes the following steps: Step ST12: When the first behavior condition is met, the non-player character performs the first character behavior; and after the foregoing step ST30, further includes the following steps: Step ST32: when the second behavior condition is met, the non-player character Performing the second character behavior; or step ST34: the non-player character performs the second character behavior when the first behavior condition is met; or step ST36: the non-player character performs the first character behavior when the second behavior condition is met.

In this embodiment, the first behavior mode includes a plurality (at least one) of the first behavior judgment formulas, and the first behavior judgment formulas each define: when the first behavior condition is met, the non-player character performs a corresponding one. a first role behavior; the first behavioral judgment formulas respectively comprise a judgment sequence, and the foregoing role operation module is determined according to the judgment The order of determining the first behavioral judgment formulas is determined by the first behavioral condition of the first behavioral judgment formula, and the first behavioral judgment formula is met as described in step ST12. The first action condition, the character operation module causes the non-player character to perform the first character behavior.

For example, if a non-player character acts according to a first behavior pattern, the first behavior pattern includes three first behavioral judgments, one of which is defined: when the non-player character is within a first distance from the non-player character, the level is greater than the non-player The non-player character locks the enemy character to cast an attack skill when at least one enemy character of the character level; and the second definition: when the first distance from the non-player character includes a plurality of hostile characters greater than N, the non-player character Some hostile characters cast a group of attacking skills; the third definition: When one of the non-player characters has a health value less than X, the non-player character applies a reply skill to himself.

It can be seen from the first behavior judgment formula that the non-player character has at least one enemy character with a higher active attack level, and can be regarded as a character that the game developer gives the non-player character "good", if another non-player character belongs to another a first behavioral mode action, comprising a first behavioral judgment definition: when a first distance from the non-player character includes at least one enemy character whose rank is less than the non-player character level, the non-player character locks the enemy character to cast an attack Skills can be seen as the character that the game developer gives to the non-player character "Low".

In addition, the first behavioral judgment formulas are respectively assigned to the judgment sequences, and also affect the virtual personality of the actions and actions reflected by the non-player character, for example, setting the judgment order of the first behavior determination formulas For the first judgment, the non-player character will check its own life value first and return its own life value when the health value is too low (below X). If it is not necessary to restore the health value, check whether there is a higher level around itself. Hostile character and actively attacking it, so that the behavior of the non-player character reflects a relatively "conservative" personality; conversely, if the judgment order of the first of the first behavioral judgments is set to the final judgment, The non-player character will first check whether there is a high-ranking enemy character around it and attack it. If there is no higher-level enemy character around, check whether the health value is too low and reply when the health is too low. The action of the health value causes the behavior of the non-player character to reflect a relatively "militant" character.

Therefore, by setting the first behavior judgment formula and the judgment order of the first behavior pattern of the non-player character, the character operation module may cause the first behavior(s) according to the judgment order(s). Determining a judgment, when determining a first behavior judgment formula, if the first behavior condition of the first behavior judgment formula is met, the character operation module performs the corresponding first role behavior even if the non-player character performs The virtual character of the non-player character can be reflected by the execution of the first character behavior(s).

In this embodiment, the behavior change event triggered by the player character in step S20 may be triggered by the player character issuing a tactical command to the non-player character, so that the non-player character is changed to act according to the second behavior mode. The second behavior mode may include at least one second behavior judgment formula, and the second behavior judgment formula may be defined as: when the second behavior condition is met, the non-player character is executed to perform a second role according to step S32. Acting as described in step S34, when the first behavioral condition is met, causing the non-player character to perform a corresponding one of the second character behaviors; or, as described in step S36, when the second behavioral condition is met, The non-player character performs a corresponding one of the first character actions.

Continuing the previous example, if the player character issues a "support" tactical command to the non-player character in step S20, the behavior change event is triggered, so that in step S30, The non-player character is changed to follow a second behavior pattern, the second behavior pattern comprising two second behavior judgment formulas, one of which defines that when at least one enemy character attacks the player character, the non-player character locks the enemy character to cast one The attack skill; the second definition: when one of the player characters has a life value less than X, the non-player character applies a reply skill to the player character; then in step S32, the character operation module continues to determine the second behavior a judgment mode, when the second behavior condition of the second behavior judgment formula is determined (the player character is attacked or the health value is too low), the character operation module causes the non-player character to perform a second role behavior ( The attack is attacking the enemy of the player character or replies to the health of the player character).

In addition, if the player character issues a "retreat" tactical command to the non-player character in step S20 to trigger the behavior change event, in step S30, the non-player character is changed to follow a second behavior mode, the second behavior mode. There are two second behavioral judgments, one of which defines that when a plurality of hostile characters having a number greater than N are included within a first distance from the non-player character, the non-player character avoids the hostile characters and moves to the player character; Second definition: when the number of hostile characters within a first distance from the non-player character is less than N, the non-player character moves directly to the player character; then in step S34, the character operation module continues to determine the second behaviors a judgment mode, when the first behavioral condition is satisfied by the first behavioral condition (the non-player character is surrounded by a majority of the enemies, as originally defined by the first behavioral judgment formula), the role operation mode The group causes the non-player character to perform a second character action (avoiding the enemy and moving to the player character side).

In addition, in step S20, the player character issues a "return" tactical command to the non-player character to trigger the behavior change event, so that in step S30, the non-player character is changed to follow a second behavior mode, the second behavior mode. Contains two second behaviors Judging formula, one definition: when the non-player character's life value is not up to the maximum, the non-player character applies a reply skill to himself; the second definition: when the player character's life value is not reached the highest, the non-player character The player character applies a reply skill; in step S36, the character operation module successively determines the second behavior judgment formulas, and when the second behavior judgment formula is one of the second behavior conditions is established (the non-player character is When the health value is not full, the character operation module causes the non-player character to perform a first character behavior (self-recovery life value).

It can be seen from the embodiment that the game developer can set the first character behavior performed by the non-player character to reflect a humanoid player by setting a first behavior judgment formula included in the first behavior pattern of the non-player character. a virtual character, and may trigger the behavior change event by issuing a tactical command or other means, so that the non-player character (temporarily or permanently) is activated according to a second behavior mode action, so that the action of the non-player character is coordinated Sex can simulate the reaction of a real player.

Please refer to the fifth figure, which is a flowchart of the steps of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the method for changing the non-player character behavior mode of the present invention in the present embodiment is further after the foregoing step ST10 to before step ST20. The method includes the following steps: Step ST14: The non-player character performs the first character behavior according to the first behavior probability; and after the foregoing step ST30, further includes the following steps: Step ST38: the non-player character performs the second character behavior according to the second behavior probability; Or step ST39: the non-player character performs the first character behavior according to the second behavior probability.

In this embodiment, the first behavior mode includes a plurality (at least one) of a plurality of first role behaviors (at least one) first behavior probability, and the first behavioral probability is used to determine The probability of performing the first character behavior, for example, if the first behavior pattern of the non-player character includes: three first character behaviors, and corresponding to three first behavioral probabilities, wherein the "attack" behavior probability is 70%, "defense" behavior rate is 20%, "standby" behavior rate is 10%, then when the non-player character fights at least one enemy character, each time the non-player character moves, the non-player character has 70 The probability of % attacks the enemy character(s), with a 20% chance of entering the defensive state and reducing the damage from the next attack by the enemy character(s), with a 10% chance of waiting without taking any action.

Therefore, the first character behaviors are respectively assigned the first behavioral probability, which will affect the virtual personality of the action and action of the non-player character. For example, in the foregoing example, the first behavior mode enables the non-player character to take " The attack rate is 70%, and the chance of taking "defense" is 20%, so that the behavior of the non-player character reflects a relatively "militant" character; conversely, if the first behavior mode makes the non-player character take The probability of "attack" is 20%, and the chance of taking "defense" is 70%. The behavior of the non-player character reflects a relatively "conservative" personality.

In this embodiment, the behavior change event in step S20 can be triggered by the player character giving the non-player character-character item, and the non-player character is changed from following the first behavior mode to following a second behavior in step S30. a mode, the second behavior mode may define a second behavior probability of the second role behavior or a second behavior probability of the first role behavior, and may be subject to the second behavior probability by the non-player character as described in step S38 The second character behavior is performed, or the non-player character performs the first character behavior according to the second behavior probability as described in step S39.

Continuing the foregoing example, if the player character gives the non-player character a character item and triggers the behavior change event in step S20, the character item can make a non-player If the character's virtual character is changed to "conservative", the player character uses the character item for the non-player character, and the first behavioral probability of each first character behavior in the first character behavior mode is changed, and the second behavior probability is the second behavior probability. The probability of taking "attack" to the non-player character is reduced to 40%, and the probability of taking "defense" is increased to 50%. When the non-player character is fighting with at least one enemy character, the non-player will be more likely to take "defense." The action, while reducing the damage from the attack of the enemy character(s).

In addition, the first behavioral probability may also be used to determine the success probability of performing the first role behaviors, for example, the non-player character as described in the previous embodiment applies an attack skill to at least one enemy character, if If the probability of a behavior is 80%, then the non-player character has the possibility of 20% casting failure when casting the attack skill. Adding the cause that the skill may fail may make the action of the non-player character closer to the real player, and the player feels Go to an experience similar to working with real players.

In summary, the present invention proposes a method for changing a behavior pattern of a non-player character, which triggers a behavior change event through a player character, so that one of the first behavior patterns is not followed by a non-player character. The second behavior mode makes the action of the non-player character coordinate, or may simulate an interaction reaction between the real players, and the first behavior mode or the second behavior mode may pass at least a first behavior judgment formula or at least one a second behavioral judgment definition, determining whether the non-player character adopts one of the first character behavior or a second character behavior, or by setting the first character behavior, the first character behavior, the first behavior probability or the second behavior The probability that the action taken by the non-player character according to the first behavior mode or the second behavior mode reflects the virtual character assigned to the non-player character, and adds an indeterminate factor to the behavior, so that the non-player character exhibits similarity The behavior of a real player, so that the player can A non-player character gets an experience similar to working with a real player.

However, the above description is only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and the shapes, structures, features, and fines described in the claims of the present invention vary equally. And modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the invention.

The invention is a novelty, progressive and available for industrial use, and should meet the requirements of the patent application stipulated in the Patent Law of China, and the invention patent application is filed according to law, and the prayer bureau will grant the patent as soon as possible. prayer.

Claims (5)

A method for changing a behavior mode of a non-player character is performed when a game program is run on a host device, the game program includes a player character and at least one non-player character, and the step includes: the non-player character follows a first behavior a mode, the first behavior mode includes at least one first behavioral judgment, and the non-player character is defined to perform a first role behavior when the first behavioral condition is met, where the first behavioral judgment formula includes a first determination sequence, The first determining sequence determines whether the first first behavioral judgment formula exists, and whether the first behavioral conditions meet the order; the player character triggers a behavior change event; and the game program changes the non-player character according to the behavior change event In order to follow a second behavior pattern, the second behavior pattern includes at least one second behavioral judgment. The method for changing a non-player character behavior mode as described in claim 1, wherein the second behavior judgment formula defines that the non-player character performs a second character behavior when conforming to a second behavior condition. The method for changing a non-player character behavior mode as described in claim 1, wherein the second behavior judgment formula defines that the non-player character performs a second character behavior when the first behavior condition is met. The method for changing a non-player character behavior mode as described in claim 1, wherein the second behavior judgment formula defines that the non-player character performs the first character behavior when conforming to a second behavior condition. Change the non-player character line as described in item 2, item 3 or item 4 of the patent application scope. The method of the mode, wherein the second behavior judgment formula includes a second judgment order.