JP3965111B2 - Image generation system, program, and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image generation system, a program, and an information storage medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a role-playing game (RPG), an adventure game, or the like, a player character PC operated by a player and a non-player character NPC that is a character other than the player character perform various conversations to advance the game. Then, the player solves the mystery by using information obtained from the conversation with the NPC, and discovers a treasure in the dungeon or defeats an enemy boss to clear the game.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-107457 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional image generation system, once a conversation event occurs in which a player character PC and a non-player character NPC (characters in a broad sense; the same applies to other explanations) occur, I was unable to perform other actions such as attacks. For this reason, the PC is restrained by the conversation with the NPC regardless of the player's intention for a certain time, and the player's freedom of action is lost. Therefore, there has been a problem that natural conversation cannot be realized.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image generation system, a program, and an information storage medium capable of realizing a more natural conversation between characters. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is an image generation system that performs image generation, a game processing unit that performs game processing based on an operation input from an operation unit, an image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game processing, A conversation processing unit that performs processing for causing a conversation between the player character and the character, wherein the conversation processing unit performs a conversation composed of a plurality of lines to the player character. Even during an event, an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is accepted, and the conversation performed by the character with respect to the player character during the conversation event according to the action of the player character selected by the accepted operation input. The present invention relates to an image generation system that performs processing for changing the contents of the image. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.
[0007]
In the present invention, an operation input for selecting the action of the player character is accepted even during a conversation event. Accordingly, the player character can freely act during the conversation of the character, and the interactivity is increased. In the present invention, processing for changing the conversation content of the character (for example, processing for editing the conversation content) is performed in accordance with the action of the player character selected by the operation input. Accordingly, the content of the conversation changes variously according to the action of the player character during the conversation. For example, when the player character performs an inappropriate action, the character performs a reaction corresponding to the action. Thereby, a more natural conversation can be realized.
[0008]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit performs a process of changing the conversation content of the character when the player character performs an attacking action during the conversation event. Also good. In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit changes the conversation content of the character when the player character performs an action to go out of the conversation area of the character during the conversation event. Processing may be performed.
[0009]
Note that actions that change the conversation content of the character are not limited to these actions. For example, if a character performs an action whose behavior pattern is defined in advance by a program or data as an abnormal action, that is, an action different from the normal action (behavior unrelated to conversation), the character's conversation content may be changed. Good.
[0010]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit performs a process of interrupting the conversation when the player character goes out of the character conversation area and outputting a character connection line. After that, when the player character returns to the character conversation area, a process of resuming the interrupted conversation may be performed.
[0011]
As a result, it is possible to effectively notify the player that the player character has gone out of the conversation area, etc., and to distract the player.
[0012]
When the player character goes out of the conversation area and then returns to the conversation area again (within a predetermined time), a character connection line (such as “Do not return well”) is output. (Voice output, character output) may be performed.
[0013]
Further, the invention for interrupting the conversation or outputting the character connection lines depending on whether or not the player character has entered the conversation area of the character sets the object in the object space, and gives the given character in the object space. It is desirable to realize this in a three-dimensional image generation system that generates an image from a viewpoint.
[0014]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, when the conversation processing unit receives an operation input for selecting the action of the player character during the conversation event, the selection is made by the received operation input. An interruption process corresponding to the action may be activated, and a process of changing the conversation content of the character may be performed by the activated interruption process.
[0015]
In this way, it becomes possible to accept an operation input at an arbitrary timing during the conversation event and change the conversation content of the character according to the action selected by the operation input.
[0016]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, when the conversation processing unit receives an operation input for selecting an attack action while performing an interrupt process for an action other than the attack action. In addition, priority may be given to interrupt processing for an attack action.
[0017]
In this way, when the player selects an attack, the attack is given priority, and the game development in accordance with the player's intention can be realized.
[0018]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit performs a process of changing the conversation content of the character by skipping one or more lines constituting the conversation. Also good.
[0019]
In this way, conversation content change processing can be realized with a simple process of simply skipping lines.
[0020]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit may change the degree of the line skip according to the action of the player character selected by the operation input.
[0021]
In this way, the degree of skipping the dialogue changes depending on the type of action of the player character, and the manner in which the content of the conversation changes also changes, so that more diverse conversation processing can be realized. Note that changing the skipping level of the lines means changing the number of lines to be skipped, the number of conversation sets (line groups) to be skipped, and the like.
[0022]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the conversation processing unit may change the degree of skipping the lines according to the importance of conversation performed by the character.
[0023]
In this way, for example, it is possible to reduce (eliminate) the skipping degree of words in important conversations, and to prevent a situation in which the player misses important conversations.
[0024]
In the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, when the conversation processing unit generates a conversation event between the player character and the character, a series of conversations associated with a series of dialogues of the character conversation. Performs the process of sequentially playing back audio data, and changes the conversation voice data to be played when an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is accepted during a conversation event that sequentially plays a series of conversation voice data You may make it do.
[0025]
The present invention is also an image generation system that performs image generation, a game processing unit that performs a game process based on an operation input from an operation unit, an image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game process, A conversation processing unit that performs processing for causing a conversation between the player character and the character, and the conversation processing unit accepts an operation input for selecting the action of the player character during a conversation event. The present invention relates to an image generation system that activates an interrupt process corresponding to an action selected by an accepted operation input, and performs a process of changing the conversation content of the character by the activated interrupt process. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.
[0026]
The present invention is also an image generation system that performs image generation, a game processing unit that performs a game process based on an operation input from an operation unit, an image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game process, A conversation processing unit that performs processing for causing a conversation between the player character and the character, and the conversation processing unit interrupts the conversation when the player character goes out of the conversation area of the character, This is related to an image generation system that performs a process of outputting the connection line and then resumes the interrupted conversation when the player character returns to the conversation area of the character. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.
[0028]
1. Constitution
FIG. 1 shows an example of functional blocks of the image generation system (game system) of this embodiment. Note that the image generation system of the present embodiment does not need to include all of the components (each unit) in FIG. It is good.
[0029]
The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and functions thereof are hardware such as a lever, a button, a steering, a shift lever, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, a microphone, a sensor, a touch panel display, or a housing. It can be realized by hardware.
[0030]
The storage unit 170 serves as a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.
[0031]
The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores (records and stores) a program for causing the computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute processing of each unit).
[0032]
The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, or HMD (head mounted display).
[0033]
The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones.
[0034]
The portable information storage device 194 stores player personal data, game save data, and the like. Examples of the portable information storage device 194 include a memory card and a portable game device.
[0035]
The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other image generation system), and functions thereof are hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC, It can be realized by a program.
[0036]
Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of this embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 (storage unit 170) via the network and the communication unit 196. You may do it. Use of the information storage medium of such a host device (server) can also be included in the scope of the present invention.
[0037]
The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on operation data (operation input) from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. In this case, the processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) and a program (game program).
[0038]
The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, a movement / motion processing unit 112, a conversation processing unit 114, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130.
[0039]
Here, the game processing unit 110 performs various game processes for generating a game image based on an operation input (operation data) from the operation unit 160 (game controller). Examples of the game process include a process for starting a game when a game start condition (character selection, character name input, selection of the number of participating players, etc.) is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a character, a map, and the like. There are a process of arranging an object, a process of displaying an object, a process of calculating a game result, or a process of ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.
[0040]
The movement / motion processing unit 112 performs processing for obtaining movement information (position, rotation angle) and motion information (position and rotation angle of each part of the object) of an object such as a character and a car. Based on the operation data input from 160, a game program, or the like, a process of moving an object or moving (motion, animation) is performed.
[0041]
More specifically, the movement / motion processing unit 112 changes the position and rotation angle of an object such as a character every 1 frame (1/60 seconds, 1/30 seconds, etc.), for example. For example, the position and rotation angle of the object in the (k−1) frame are Pk−1 and θk−1, and the position change amount (speed) and the rotation change amount (rotation speed) in one frame are ΔP and Δθ. To do. Then, the position Pk and the rotation angle θk of the object in the k frame are obtained, for example, by the following equations (1) and (2).
[0042]
Pk = Pk-1 + ΔP (1)
θk = θk-1 + △ θ (2)
The processing performed by the movement / motion processing unit 112 is not limited to the processing of the above formulas (1) and (2), and may be processing equivalent to (1) and (2).
[0043]
The movement / motion processing unit 112 performs processing for obtaining motion information of the object (position information and direction information of each part of the object). That is, based on the player's operation input from the operation unit 160, a game program, or the like, processing for moving the object (motion, animation) is performed.
[0044]
More specifically, the movement / motion processing unit 112 performs a process of reproducing the motion of the object based on the motion data. That is, the motion data including the position or rotation angle (direction) of each part object (bone constituting the skeleton) constituting the object is read from the motion data storage unit 178 of the storage unit 170. Then, by moving each part object (bone) of the object (by deforming the skeleton shape), the motion of the object is reproduced.
[0045]
The conversation processing unit 114 performs processing for causing a conversation between a player character (hereinafter referred to as “PC” as appropriate) and a non-player character (hereinafter referred to as “NPC” as appropriate) as other characters. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a PC / NPC conversation event has occurred. When a conversation event occurs, the conversation processing unit 114 reads a series of conversation voice data (voice data in a broad sense) of the character (NPC, PC) from the voice data storage unit 176 and outputs the conversation voice of the character. Process. Also, a series of conversation motion data (motion data in a broad sense) of the character is read from the motion data storage unit 178, and processing for causing the character to perform the conversation motion is performed. The conversation processing unit 114 performs a process for displaying a caption corresponding to the conversation voice.
[0046]
The conversation processing unit 114 according to the present embodiment accepts player operation input even during a conversation event in which a non-player character NPC (character in a broad sense; the same applies to other explanations) has a conversation with the player character PC. In response to the operation input, processing for changing the content of the conversation performed by the NPC on the PC is performed.
[0047]
More specifically, for example, when the PC enters the NPC conversation area, a conversation event occurs in which the NPC performs a conversation composed of a series of lines to the PC. That is, the conversation processing unit 114 performs a process of sequentially outputting a series of characters. The conversation processing unit 114 allows the player to select PC behavior (for example, behavior other than conversation; the same applies to other explanations) even during this conversation event (period from the occurrence of the conversation event to the end of the conversation event). Accept operation input. That is, the operation data input using the operation unit 160 is sampled and acquired.
[0048]
Then, when the PC action is selected by the player's operation input, the conversation processing unit 114 selects the content of the conversation (conversation voice, conversation subtitle, or conversation motion) performed by the NPC during the conversation event according to the selected action. Etc.). More specifically, when the PC performs an attacking action on the NPC, the conversation content of the NPC is changed. Alternatively, when the PC performs an abnormal action (an action whose action pattern is defined in advance by a program or data as an action different from the normal action), the conversation content of the NPC is changed. Alternatively, when the PC goes out of the NPC conversation area (when the PC has left for a predetermined time), the conversation content of the character is changed. Thereby, a natural conversation between the PC and the NPC can be realized.
[0049]
The image generation unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100 (game processing unit 110), thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit 190. That is, when generating a so-called three-dimensional game image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed, and based on the processing result, drawing data (the vertex of the primitive surface) Position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) are created. Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the perspective transformation (after the geometry processing) has the image information in a pixel unit such as a drawing buffer 174 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.). It is drawn in a buffer that can be stored. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.
[0050]
The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192. For example, when outputting the voice of the character, the voice data is read from the voice data storage unit 176 according to the instruction of the conversation processing unit 114, subjected to given voice processing, and output to the sound output unit 192.
[0051]
Note that the image generation system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or not only the single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. The system may also be provided.
[0052]
Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).
[0053]
2. Method of this embodiment
2.1 Game description
First, a game realized by this embodiment will be described.
[0054]
In the present embodiment, a game is realized in which the player can taste that he / she is really talking. In addition, the player can perform actions other than conversation (attack behavior, abnormal behavior, behavior out of the conversation area) during conversation. That is, instead of simply displaying a series of movies one after another, the player can participate in the game interactively.
[0055]
2A and 2B show examples of game images (conversation scene images) generated by this embodiment.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 2A, the speech of the non-player character NPC that is the conversation partner is output as a voice and displayed at the bottom of the screen like a movie subtitle. Note that it is also possible to display only subtitles without outputting the speech. Alternatively, the speech may be output but the subtitles may not be displayed. The player character PC, which is a player's alternation, may be displayed on the screen (in the case of the third person viewpoint and objective viewpoint) or may not be displayed on the screen (in the case of the first person viewpoint and subjective viewpoint). Alternatively, only a part of the body such as the hand of the player character PC may be displayed on the screen.
[0057]
In FIG. 2 (A), the NPC talks to the PC as an enemy helicopter has come to the line “hidden”. When the PC line candidates are prepared, the characters of the line candidates are displayed at the bottom of the screen as shown in FIG. Specifically, when a condition for the PC to lock on an NPC (conversation target character) is satisfied, a speech candidate is displayed at the bottom of the screen. In this case, the lock-on condition is determined based on the distance between the PC and the NPC, the orientation of the PC or NPC, and the like. Note that the PC (PC viewpoint) may not lock on the NPC.
[0058]
When the player determines a desired line (sentence) from the line candidates, the selected line is highlighted, and the unselected sentence is translucent and fades out. The choices of the serif candidates are selection of one of two serifs (“May be support that X called” “disappear”) and no selection (silence) of the serif. Also, if the player does not select a speech candidate for a certain period of time, it is considered silent. Note that the NPC that is the conversation partner may have a favorable parameter, and the positive sensitivity of the NPC with respect to the PC may be increased as the number of positive line selections increases.
[0059]
In the present embodiment, in a situation where the NPC that is the conversation partner should face and listen to the story, if the PC performs an inappropriate action other than the conversation (attack, move away, look away), the reaction corresponding to the action NPC performs. As a result, it is possible to reproduce the sensation of a normal conversation between humans. Note that the conversation may be continued as it is in a scene where it is not unnatural even if an inappropriate action is performed.
[0060]
For example, a conversation starts when an NPC talks to a PC. The number of lines that can be selected by the player is, for example, two (or three or more), and if neither is selected and a predetermined time elapses, it is considered that silence has been selected. If the mute button is pressed while the selection candidate line is displayed, it is considered that mute has been positively selected. If you continue to select silence, you will not be able to understand the details of the story and enjoy the story.
[0061]
In the conversation sequence, when the conversation start flag of the NPC that is the conversation partner is set, the conversation starts and the conversation mode is set. When the conversation mode is set, the attitude of the PC changes from the attitude at that time (for example, the attitude of attack) to the attitude for conversation (for example, the attitude of standing normally). The NPC talks to the PC as soon as the conversation starts. Then, after a certain time, the PC forcibly locks the viewpoint to the NPC that is the conversation partner. It should be noted that modifications can be made so that the PC stance is not changed to a conversation stance when the conversation mode is entered, or the PC viewpoint is not locked to the NPC.
[0062]
When the PC performs an action other than the conversation, the current conversation set is skipped and the next conversation set is started. Exit conversation mode after the conversation sequence ends. Then, the posture of the PC returns to the posture immediately before entering the conversation mode.
[0063]
What is determined to be an action other than conversation is, for example, the following action.
(1) Press the attack button during conversation (make NPC hit the attack).
(2) Deliberately leave the conversation area (conversation continuation determination zone).
(3) Takes abnormal actions such as jumping continuously or pressing a conversation partner.
[0064]
For example, when the player presses the attack button, the player is ready to attack after the attack has been delivered once. And the NPC says a line that confirms the intention to continue the conversation such as “I don't feel like listening to the story”. When a PC attack (striking, shooting) hits an NPC, the conversation set at that time is skipped, and the NPC performs a motion when it is beaten.
[0065]
In the present embodiment, the conversation content (conversation result) changes depending on the behavior of the PC during the conversation event. Even during a conversation event, the game time flows in real time and accepts player input. Then, the response of the NPC (conversation partner) changes according to the action of the PC (result of player's operation input).
[0066]
If the player does not select a conversation option and selects an action that is generally considered not to listen to the conversation, the conversation is skipped. In one conversation event, NPC lines that are conversation partners are a set of several lines. This is called a “conversation set” for convenience. Depending on the type of action performed by the PC, the NPC reaction and the conversation set skipping degree change.
[0067]
2.2 Changes in conversation content according to PC behavior
Next, details of the method of the present embodiment will be described.
[0068]
In the present embodiment, the conversation content of the non-player character NPC is changed according to the action of the player character PC during the conversation event.
[0069]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, in this embodiment, an NPC conversation is composed of a plurality of lines (lines). Each line is an NPC conversation such as “Come here”, “Listen to”, “Hide”, “Go to this city”, “Listen to this person”, “Now, goodbye”. The speech audio data is stored in the audio data storage unit.
[0070]
3A, a plurality of lines Y11, Y12, Y13... Constitute a conversation set X1, and a plurality of lines Y21, Y22, Y23. A conversation set XN is composed of a plurality of lines YN1, YN2, YN3,. That is, a plurality of lines are grouped by conversation set. By grouping a plurality of lines into a conversation set in this way, it becomes easy to implement skip processing, which will be described later. It is also possible to adopt a method that does not group lines into conversation sets.
[0071]
In this embodiment, as shown by D1 in FIG. 3B, when a conversation event occurs (the conversation start flag is set) and the mode is changed to the conversation mode, a series of NPC lines (conversation) shown in FIG. Each line of the set is sequentially output (audio output or caption output). For example, first, the dialogues Y11, Y12, Y13... Of the conversation set X1 are output, then the dialogues Y21, Y22, Y23... Of the conversation set X2 are output, and finally the dialogues YN1, YN2,. YN3... Is output. When all lines are output, the conversation event ends as indicated by D2. In addition, when a scene (timing) in which the player character PC answers a line from a non-player character NPC, a PC line selection screen is displayed. The player selects a desired line from the displayed lines and advances the story.
[0072]
The conversation event occurs (starts) when, for example, the player character PC enters the conversation area of the non-player character NPC. In this case, the PC may enter a conversation area of the NPC by the player's active operation, or a conversation event may be generated by the computer automatically moving the PC into the conversation area of the NPC. It may be generated.
[0073]
In addition, after the PC enters the conversation area, a conversation event may be generated and the NPC conversation may be started on the condition that the PC performs some operation or some event occurs.
[0074]
Further, a conversation event may be generated when the PC stands at a predetermined position on the map. Alternatively, a conversation event may be generated when the PC enters a predetermined range (a range set regardless of NPC) on the map. In this case, the conversation event can be ended when the PC comes out of a predetermined range on the map.
[0075]
In a conversation using wireless or the like, a conversation event can be generated when a communication path is established between the PC and the NPC (for example, when a telephone call is made).
[0076]
In this embodiment, even during such a conversation event, an operation input for PC action selection (selection of action other than conversation) is accepted as indicated by D3 in FIG. That is, when the player operates the operation unit to select a PC action (an action other than conversation such as an attack action, an abnormal action, or a conversation area leaving action), the action selection operation input is accepted. When the PC performs the action (motion) selected by the operation input, the conversation content (conversation voice, conversation subtitles, conversation motion, etc.) of the NPC changes as indicated by D4 in FIG. More specifically, when an operation input is accepted, an interrupt process (for an attack action, for an abnormal action, for a conversation area) corresponding to the action (attack action, abnormal action, conversation area exit action, etc.) selected by the operation input. Interruption process for leaving action) is activated. And the process which changes the conversation content of NPC is performed by the activated interruption process. When the interruption process ends, for example, the original conversation mode is resumed, and the conversation event is continued (resumed from the next conversation at the time of interruption).
[0077]
For example, if the PC performs an attacking action during a conversation event, the content of the conversation changes, as if the NPC is angry and says a line such as “what to do”. All conversation sets of the conversation event are skipped, and the conversation event ends. That is, the conversation content of the subsequent NPC changes such that all conversations that would have been heard if the PC did not perform the attacking action could not be heard.
[0078]
Also, if the PC performs abnormal behavior (repeats swing, repeats a jump, keeps crouching, keeps going around the NPC) during a conversation event, the NPC feels bad and asks if you are willing to listen to the story. The conversation changes, like saying a line. Then, the conversation set at that time is skipped and the process proceeds to the next conversation set (the conversation event ends if there is no next conversation set). That is, the conversation contents of the subsequent NPC change so that the conversation set that should have been heard cannot be heard unless the PC performs abnormal behavior.
[0079]
Also, if the PC leaves the NPC conversation area during the conversation event, the NPC says a line such as “Wait. The talk is not over” to keep the PC. Then, the conversation set at that time is skipped, and the conversation content changes such as moving to the next conversation set.
[0080]
Also, if the PC remains out of the NPC conversation area for a certain amount of time during the conversation event, the NPC will get angry and say a line like “I ’m okay”. Then, the conversation content changes such that all conversation sets of the conversation event are skipped and the conversation event ends.
[0081]
For example, in a conventional image generation system, once a conversation event between a player character PC and a non-player character NPC occurs, the PC is restrained by the NPC conversation until the conversation event ends, and the player's freedom of action is deprived. I was broken.
[0082]
On the other hand, in this embodiment, an operation input for selecting a PC action is accepted even during a conversation event. Therefore, the PC can act freely without restriction during the NPC conversation. Then, according to the action of the PC selected by the operation input, the conversation content of the NPC changes, and the way of changing the conversation content of the NPC (how to skip) varies depending on the type of action of the PC. Accordingly, the story changes variously according to the behavior of the PC during the conversation. In addition, when the PC performs an inappropriate action or the like when listening to a story while facing the NPC, the NPC performs a reaction corresponding to the action, so that it is possible to realize an unprecedented real conversation.
[0083]
2.3 Conversation area
FIG. 4 shows an example of an NPC conversation area CE (conversation continuation determination zone). In FIG. 4, the conversation area CE is set based on the distance R from the NPC and the angle θ. That is, among the circular areas centering on the position of the NPC, a sector area (a sector area excluding the inviolable area) having a central angle θ including the front (front) direction of the NPC is set as the conversation area CE. The distance R and the angle θ can be set differently for each conversation event or conversation set. For example, the distance R is shortened in a secret conversation. Further, the distance R is increased in a conversation that may be far away. Further, in a conversation that may be rotated backward, θ is increased or a sector area not including the front direction of the NPC is set as the conversation area CE.
[0084]
While the PC is located in the conversation area CE, the NPC follows the line of sight (upper body) with respect to the PC as much as possible. Note that the line-of-sight tracking may not be performed depending on the type of conversation.
[0085]
The distance r (R> r) for setting the non-intrusive region of NPC can be determined by the maximum radius of the NPC conversation motion range. For example, when the NPC performs a conversation motion, r can be set to such a distance that a part of the body of the NPC (such as a finger) does not pierce the PC.
[0086]
The setting of the conversation area CE is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, the conversation area CE may be a circular area instead of a sector area, or an area having a shape different from the sector area or the circle area.
[0087]
In the present embodiment, when the player character PC goes out of the conversation area CE, the non-player character NPC hits a connection line and then the PC returns to the conversation area CE. To resume (continue).
[0088]
For example, in FIG. 5A, when the PC enters the NPC conversation area, a conversation event between the NPC and the PC occurs. That is, a series of NPC lines as shown in FIG. 3A are sequentially output (audio output and caption output). In addition, candidate lines are displayed at a predetermined timing, and the PC answers the NPC lines.
[0089]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the PC leaves the NPC conversation area CE, the NPC-PC conversation (conversation event) is temporarily suspended. Specifically, when the PC leaves the conversation area CE, the NPC stops the ongoing conversation. When the PC turns behind the NPC (when entering the area BE), the NPC performs a turning motion while stopping at the place and faces the PC. Then, for example, the NPC says a connection line such as “Wait a minute” (the connection line is output).
[0090]
Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the PC returns to the NPC conversation area CE as prompted by the connection lines, the interrupted NPC-PC conversation (conversation event) is resumed (continue). More specifically, after the PC leaves the conversation area CE, if the PC returns to the conversation area CE within a predetermined time, the interrupted conversation is resumed.
[0091]
In this way, the player (PC) returns to the conversation area CE as prompted by the connection dialogue. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where the player misses the subsequent story. In addition, since the NPC reacts to say a connection line, a more realistic conversation can be realized.
[0092]
2.4 Interrupt processing
In this embodiment, when an operation input for selecting an action of the player character PC is received during a conversation event, an interrupt process corresponding to each action selected by the operation input is activated. Then, the conversation content of the non-player character NPC is changed using the activated interrupt process.
[0093]
For example, when the PC action is an attack action, an interruption process for the attack action is activated. In this interruption process, the conversation content of the NPC is changed to a content corresponding to the attack behavior of the PC. When the PC action is an abnormal action or an action that leaves the conversation area, interrupt processes for the abnormal action and the conversation area exit action are started. By this interruption process, the conversation content of the NPC changes to content corresponding to the abnormal behavior of the PC or content corresponding to the behavior of leaving the conversation area.
[0094]
In this way, by starting the interrupt process corresponding to each action and changing the conversation content, it is possible to accept the action selection operation input at any timing during the conversation event and change the conversation content of the NPC. become.
[0095]
In this case, in this embodiment, priority is given to the interrupt processing corresponding to each action. More specifically, for example, the priority level of attack processing for attack (first interrupt processing in a broad sense) is higher than that of other interrupt processing.
[0096]
For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that an abnormal action interrupt process (in a broad sense, an interrupt process for an action other than an attack action) is activated by performing an abnormal action selection operation. If an operation input for selecting an attack action is accepted while the interrupt process for abnormal action is being performed, the interrupt process for attack action is preferentially activated. That is, the interrupt process for abnormal behavior is terminated, and instead, the interrupt process for attack behavior is activated.
[0097]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, it is assumed that the interruption process for the conversation area exit action (interrupt process for actions other than the attack action in a broad sense) is activated by the selection operation of the conversation area exit action being performed. . If an operation input for selecting an attack action is accepted while the interrupt process for the conversation area exit action is being performed, the interrupt process for the attack action is preferentially activated. That is, the interruption process for exiting the conversation area ends, and instead, the interruption process for attack action is activated.
[0098]
In this way, if the interruption process for attacking action is started with priority over other interruption processes, the player's intention to attack the NPC can be respected, and a speedy game development can be realized. It is also possible to prioritize interrupt processing for actions other than attacking actions. Further, the NPC conversation content changing process according to the PC action may be realized by a method different from the interrupt process.
[0099]
2.5 Changing conversations by skipping lines
In this embodiment, the conversation content of the character is changed by skipping one or more lines constituting the conversation.
[0100]
For example, in FIG. 7A, when an operation input for selecting a PC action is accepted while outputting the speech of the conversation set X1, the remaining speech of the conversation set X1 is skipped, and the next conversation set X2 Move to the output. Alternatively, the next conversation set X2 is also skipped and the process proceeds to the output of the next conversation set X3. By doing so, it is possible to realize the NPC conversation content changing process with a simple process called a skip process.
[0101]
In the present embodiment, the degree of line skipping (the number of lines to skip) is changed in accordance with the behavior of the PC selected by the operation input.
[0102]
For example, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, if the PC action selected by the operation input is an abnormal action or an action that temporarily leaves the conversation area, the next conversation Skip to set.
[0103]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the PC action selected by the operation input is an attack action, all the conversation sets after the current conversation set are skipped, and the conversation event ends. . Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the PC performs an action of leaving the conversation area for a predetermined time, all the conversation sets after the current conversation set are skipped, and the conversation event ends.
[0104]
For example, if the PC performs an abnormal action such as repeating a jump or if it is temporarily removed from the conversation area and all conversation sets are skipped, the player will not be able to hear the subsequent talk, and the player will be severely affected. Result. Therefore, in this embodiment, when such an action is performed by the PC, only the next conversation set is skipped as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C. In this case, the lines may not be skipped at all.
[0105]
On the other hand, when the PC performs an attacking action or leaves the conversation area for a long time, it can be considered that the player is not willing to listen to the NPC conversation. Therefore, in this embodiment, in such a case, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, all conversation sets are skipped and the conversation event is ended. Thereby, it is possible to respect the player's willingness to attack and the willingness to listen to the conversation, thereby realizing a speedy game progress.
[0106]
Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of skipping lines is changed in accordance with the importance level of conversation performed by the NPC (the importance level previously ranked by the program or data).
[0107]
For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, for an important conversation (a conversation defined in the program or data as an important conversation), skip the entire conversation set and just skip to the next conversation set. (You may not want to skip the lines at all). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player misses an important conversation and cannot advance the game thereafter.
[0108]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, for an unimportant conversation (a conversation defined by a program or data as an unimportant conversation), all conversation sets after the current conversation set are skipped and a conversation event is performed. End. By doing so, the listener can enjoy the story, but the conversation that does not hinder the progress of the game without listening can be skipped, and a speedy game progress can be realized.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 10A, a conversation of an important conversation event is composed of a plurality of conversation sets, and as shown in FIG. 10B, one conversation set is used for a conversation of an unimportant conversation event. You may make it comprise. By adopting a data structure having such a configuration, it is possible to realize a process of changing the skip level of speech corresponding to the importance of conversation.
[0110]
Further, the method for skipping lines for changing the conversation content is not limited to the skip method using the conversation set as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) to 10 (B). For example, a number may be assigned to each line, and this number may be managed to skip the line. The conversation content may be changed by using a method different from the method for skipping lines.
[0111]
3. Processing of this embodiment
Next, a detailed processing example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0112]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the main process. First, when the player character PC enters the conversation area of the non-player character NPC and a conversation event occurs, the Xth conversation set is started (steps S1 and S2). Then, the conversation motion, conversation voice, and conversation subtitle of the Y-th line in the conversation set are output (step S3). When the output of the lines is completed, it is determined whether or not there is a line selection of the player corresponding to the line (step S4), and if there is, the process shifts to a line selection process (step S5).
[0113]
If there is no line selection by the player, it is determined whether or not the conversation set of the conversation event has been completed (step S6). If all of the conversation sets have been completed, the conversation event is terminated (step S7). On the other hand, if there is a remaining conversation set, a connection process between lines is performed (step S8). Then, it is determined whether or not all the speech of the conversation set has been completed (step S9). If it has been completed, the conversation set number X is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to the next conversation set (step S10). ). That is, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, if not completed, the line number Y is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to the next line process (step S11). That is, the process returns to step S3.
[0114]
In the present embodiment, when an operation input for selecting an action other than conversation is accepted in the main flow of FIG. 11, interrupt processes IP1, IP2, and IP3 based on the action are activated (step S12). Note that the interrupt processes IP1, IP2, and IP3 are also activated when an operation input for selecting an action other than conversation is received in the serif selection process or the inter-line connection process. The return destination when the interrupt process ends and returns to the main flow is the process of step S6.
[0115]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the line selection process in step S5 of FIG.
[0116]
First, the dialogue options (the dialogue selection window, the dialogue selection subtitle) are displayed (step S21). Then, it is determined whether or not the player has selected a speech option (step S22). If selected, the motion, audio, and caption of the PC corresponding to the option are output (step S23). When the output is completed, the process returns to the main flow (step S8) in FIG. 11 (step S24).
[0117]
If the player does not select the speech option, it is determined whether or not the player has pressed the mute button (a predetermined button on the operation unit) (step S25). If the mute button is pressed, it is assumed that the player has selected mute, and the process returns to the main flow of FIG. 11 (step S24). On the other hand, when the player does not press the silent button, motion interpolation is performed (step S26), and the NPC is caused to perform a breathing motion in a standby posture (step S27). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed (step S28). If the predetermined time has passed, it is considered that the player has selected the mute, and the process returns to the main flow (step S24). On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S22.
[0118]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the inter-line connection process in step S8 of FIG.
[0119]
First, it is determined whether or not the NPC needs to move to the next standing position (step S31). If necessary, the NPC is moved by general-purpose AI or dedicated motion (step S32). Then, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to connect to the first motion of the next conversation by motion interpolation (step S33), and if necessary, motion interpolation is performed (step S34). Thereafter, the process returns to the main flow (step S9) in FIG. 11 (step S35).
[0120]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the interrupt process IP1 when the PC attacks in the interrupt process of step S12 of FIG.
[0121]
First, it is determined whether or not the NPC life value is 0 or less (step S41). If it is 0 or less, the conversation event is terminated (step S42). On the other hand, if it is not less than 0, the motion, voice and subtitles expressing that NPC has been performed are output (step S43). Then, motion interpolation is performed (step S44), motion, voice, and subtitles expressing the anger behavior of the NPC are output (step S45), and the conversation event is terminated (step S46, see FIG. 8A).
[0122]
In steps S43, S44, and S45 of FIG. 13, if the PC attacks NPC again, an interrupt process is started (step S47), and the process returns to step S41.
[0123]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the interrupt process IP2 when the PC goes out of the conversation area in the interrupt process of step S12 of FIG.
[0124]
First, motion interpolation is performed (step S51). Then, motion, voice, and subtitles expressing NPC detention behavior are output (step S52).
[0125]
Next, it is determined whether or not the PC has returned to the conversation area (step S53). If the PC has returned, motion interpolation is performed (step S54). Then, connection motion, voice, and subtitles for continuing the NPC conversation are output (step S55). Then, the conversation set number X is incremented by 1 to skip to the next conversation set (step S56, see FIG. 7C), and the process returns to step S6 of the main flow of FIG.
[0126]
If it is determined in step S53 that the PC has not returned to the conversation area, motion interpolation is performed (step S57). Then, the NPC is caused to perform a breathing motion in a standby posture (step S58).
[0127]
Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S59). If not, the process returns to step S53. On the other hand, if it has passed, motion interpolation is performed (step S60), and motion, voice, and subtitles expressing the anger behavior of the NPC are output (step S61). Then, the conversation event is ended (step S62, see FIG. 8B).
[0128]
In addition, if the PC exits the NPC conversation area again while outputting the connecting motion, audio, and subtitles in step S55, an interrupt process is activated (step S64). Then, motion interpolation is performed (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S61.
[0129]
Further, in the present embodiment, when an operation input for selecting an attack action is accepted in the interrupt process for the conversation area leaving action in FIG. 15, the interrupt process IP1 for the attack action is activated (step S65; see FIG. 6B). ). Then, the interruption process for the attack action shown in FIG. 14 is executed, and the conversation contents of the NPC are changed to contents corresponding to the attack action.
[0130]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the interrupt process IP3 when the PC performs an abnormal action in the interrupt process of step S12 of FIG.
[0131]
First, motion interpolation is performed (step S71). Then, motion, voice, and subtitles expressing that the NPC is slightly offended are output (step S72).
[0132]
Next, it is determined whether or not the current conversation is an important conversation (step S73). If it is not an important conversation, the conversation event is terminated (see step S82 in FIG. 9B). On the other hand, if it is an important conversation, motion interpolation is performed (step S74), and the NPC is caused to perform a breathing motion in a standby posture (step S75).
[0133]
Next, motion interpolation is performed (step S76), and connection motion, voice, and subtitles for continuing the NPC conversation are output (step S77). Then, the conversation set number X is incremented by 1 and skipped to the next conversation set (step S78, see FIG. 9A). Then, the process returns to the main flow (step S6) in FIG.
[0134]
In steps S74 to S77, if the PC leaves the NPC conversation area, an interrupt process is activated (step S79). Then, motion interpolation is performed (step S80), motion, voice, and subtitles expressing the anger behavior of the NPC are output (step S81), and the conversation event is terminated (step S82).
[0135]
In this embodiment, when an operation input for selecting an attack action is accepted in the interrupt process for abnormal action in FIG. 16, the interrupt process IP1 for attack action is activated (step S83; see FIG. 6A). Then, the interruption process for the attack action shown in FIG. 14 is executed, and the conversation contents of the NPC are changed to contents corresponding to the attack action.
[0136]
4). Hardware configuration
Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0137]
The main processor 900 operates based on a program stored in the CD 982 (information storage medium), a program transferred via the communication interface 990, or a program stored in the ROM 950 (one of information storage media). Various processes such as processing, image processing, and sound processing are executed.
[0138]
The coprocessor 902 assists the processing of the main processor 900, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel calculation, and executes matrix calculation (vector calculation) at high speed. For example, if a physical simulation for moving or moving an object requires processing such as matrix operation, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs (requests) the processing to the coprocessor 902. )
[0139]
The geometry processor 904 performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, light source calculation, and curved surface generation, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel computation, and performs matrix computation (vector computation). Run fast. For example, when processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, and light source calculation is performed, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs the geometry processor 904 to perform the processing.
[0140]
The data decompression processor 906 performs a decoding process for decompressing the compressed image data and sound data, and a process for accelerating the decoding process of the main processor 900. As a result, a moving image compressed by the MPEG method or the like can be displayed on the opening screen, the intermission screen, the ending screen, or the game screen.
[0141]
The drawing processor 910 performs drawing (rendering) processing of an object composed of primitives (primitive surfaces) such as polygons and curved surfaces at high speed. When drawing an object, the main processor 900 uses the function of the DMA controller 970 to pass the object data to the drawing processor 910 and transfer the texture to the texture storage unit 924 if necessary. Then, the drawing processor 910 draws the object in the frame buffer 922 at high speed while performing hidden surface removal using a Z buffer or the like based on the object data and texture. The drawing processor 910 can also perform α blending (translucent processing), depth cueing, mip mapping, fog processing, bilinear filtering, trilinear filtering, anti-aliasing, shading processing, and the like. When an image for one frame is written in the frame buffer 922, the image is displayed on the display 912.
[0142]
The sound processor 930 includes a multi-channel ADPCM sound source and the like, and generates high-quality game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds. The generated game sound is output from the speaker 932.
[0143]
Operation data from the game controller 942 (lever, button, chassis, pad type controller, gun type controller, etc.), save data from the memory card 944, and personal data are transferred via the serial interface 940.
[0144]
The ROM 950 stores system programs and the like, and the RAM 960 is used as a work area for various processors. The DMA controller 970 controls DMA transfer between the processor and memory (RAM, VRAM, ROM, etc.). The CD drive 980 drives a CD 982 (information storage medium) in which programs, image data, sound data, and the like are stored, and enables access to these programs and data.
[0145]
The communication interface 990 is an interface for transferring data to and from the outside via a network. In this case, as a network connected to the communication interface 990, a communication line (analog telephone line, ISDN), a high-speed serial bus, or the like can be considered. By using a communication line, data transfer via the Internet becomes possible. Further, by using the high-speed serial bus, data transfer with other image generation systems becomes possible.
[0146]
Note that all the units (units) of the present embodiment may be realized only by hardware, or only by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. May be. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.
[0147]
And when each part of this embodiment is implement | achieved by both hardware and a program, the program for functioning hardware (computer) as each part of this embodiment is stored in an information storage medium. Become. More specifically, the program instructs each processor 902, 904, 906, 910, 930, etc., which is hardware, and passes data if necessary. Each of the processors 902, 904, 906, 910, 930 and the like implements each unit of the present invention based on the instruction and the passed data.
[0148]
FIG. 18A shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system (image generation system). The player enjoys the game by operating the operation unit 1102 (lever, button) while watching the game image displayed on the display 1100. Various processors and various memories are mounted on the built-in system board (circuit board) 1106. A program (data) for realizing each unit of the present embodiment is stored in a memory 1108 that is an information storage medium on the system board 1106. Hereinafter, this program is referred to as a storage program (storage information).
[0149]
FIG. 18B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to a home game system (image generation system). The player enjoys the game by operating the controllers 1202 and 1204 while viewing the game image displayed on the display 1200. In this case, the stored program (stored information) is stored in a CD 1206, which is an information storage medium that is detachable from the main system, or in memory cards 1208, 1209, and the like.
[0150]
FIG. 18C shows a host device 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n connected to the host device 1300 via a network 1302 (a small-scale network such as a LAN or a wide area network such as the Internet). An example in which the present embodiment is applied to a system including (game machine, mobile phone) is shown. In this case, the storage program (storage information) is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300, for example. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n can generate game images and game sounds stand-alone, the host device 1300 receives a game program and the like for generating game images and game sounds from the terminal 1304-. 1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates game images and game sounds, which are transmitted to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n and output at the terminals.
[0151]
In the case of the configuration of FIG. 18C, each unit of the present embodiment may be realized by being distributed between a host device (server) and a terminal. Further, the storage program (storage information) for realizing each unit of the present embodiment may be distributed and stored in the information storage medium of the host device (server) and the information storage medium of the terminal. The terminal connected to the network may be a home game system or an arcade game system.
[0152]
The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
[0153]
For example, terms cited as broad terms (character, voice, motion, first interrupt processing, object, etc.) in the description or drawings (NPC, conversation voice, conversation motion, interrupt processing for aggressive action, Character or the like) can be replaced with broad terms in other descriptions in the specification or the drawings.
[0154]
Further, the conversation process, the conversation event generation process, the conversation content changing process, the line skip process, and the like are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and various equivalent modifications can be made.
[0155]
In the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a part of the constituent features of the dependent claims can be omitted. Moreover, the principal part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention can be made dependent on another independent claim.
[0156]
Further, the present invention can be applied to various games (such as fighting games, competitive games, shooting games, robot battle games, sports games, role playing games, etc.).
[0157]
The present invention is also applicable to various image generation systems (game systems) such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, and a system board for generating game images. Applicable.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of an image generation system according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are examples of game images.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams of a conversation content changing method based on PC behavior. FIGS.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a conversation area.
FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are explanatory diagrams of a technique for outputting a connection line when a PC comes out of a conversation area.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams of a method for giving priority to an interruption process of an attack action.
FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are explanatory diagrams of a method of changing the skipping degree of lines by the action of the PC.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are also explanatory diagrams of a method for changing the skipping degree of the dialogue by the action of the PC.
FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams of a method for changing the degree of skipping speech depending on the importance of conversation.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are also explanatory diagrams of a method for changing the degree of skipping of lines depending on the importance of conversation.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart example of processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart example of processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 13 is an example of a flowchart of processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart example of processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart example of processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart example of processing according to the present embodiment;
FIG. 17 is a hardware configuration example.
FIGS. 18A to 18C show examples of various forms of systems.
[Explanation of symbols]
PC player character, NPC non-player character,
CE conversation area
100 processing unit, 110 game processing unit, 112 movement / motion processing unit,
114 conversation processing unit, 120 image generation unit, 130 sound generation unit,
160 operation unit, 170 storage unit, 172 main storage unit,
174 drawing buffer, 176 motion data storage unit,
178 voice data storage unit, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit,
192 sound output unit, 194 portable information storage device, 196 communication unit

Claims (21)

An image generation system for generating an image,
A game processing unit for performing a game process based on an operation input from the operation unit;
An image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game processing;
A conversation set storage unit that stores a plurality of series of conversation sets that are configured by a series of lines and that can be specified by a conversation set number;
A conversation processing unit that performs processing for causing a conversation between the player character and the character,
The conversation processing unit
When a conversation event occurs in which the character has a conversation with the player character, each conversation set of a plurality of conversation sets stored in the conversation set storage unit is sequentially selected and selected based on the conversation set number. A process for sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set when an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is received during the conversation event. An image generation system which performs processing of interrupting, selecting a subsequent conversation set based on the conversation set number, and sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set. In claim 1,
The conversation processing unit
When the player character performs an attacking action during the conversation event, the process of sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set is interrupted, and the subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and the selected conversation is selected. An image generation system characterized by performing a process of sequentially outputting each line of a set. In claim 1 or 2,
The conversation processing unit
During the conversation event, it is determined whether or not the position of the player character is in a conversation area set based on the position of the character. If it is determined that the player character is not in the conversation area, each line of the selected conversation set is sequentially output. An image generation system, wherein processing is interrupted, a subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and each line of the selected conversation set is sequentially output. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The conversation processing unit
When an operation input for selecting the action of the player character is received during the conversation event, an interrupt process corresponding to the action selected by the received operation input is activated, and the conversation set selected by the activated interrupt process is activated. An image generating system characterized in that the process of sequentially outputting each of the lines is interrupted, a subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and each line of the selected conversation set is sequentially output. In claim 4,
The conversation processing unit
Interruption processing for actions other than the attack action is terminated when an operation input for selecting the attack action is accepted during interruption processing for actions other than the attack action. An image generation system characterized by starting up an image. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
The conversation processing unit
An image generation system comprising: selecting an action of a player character based on an operation input; and determining a conversation set to be selected after interruption based on the action of the selected player character. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The conversation processing unit
An image generation system, wherein a conversation set to be selected after interruption is determined based on importance of conversation defined in the conversation event. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
The conversation set storage unit
Storing conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set;
The conversation processing unit
When the conversation event occurs, a process of sequentially reproducing conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set selected in sequence is performed, and an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is included in the conversation event. , The process of sequentially outputting the conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set selected in sequence is interrupted, the subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and the selected conversation set is selected. An image generation system characterized by performing a process of sequentially outputting conversational voice data associated with each of the lines. An image generation system for generating an image,
A game processing unit for performing a game process based on an operation input from the operation unit;
An image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game processing;
A series of lines that can be specified by a line number, and a line storage unit that stores lines for connecting characters,
A conversation processing unit that performs processing for causing a conversation between the player character and the character,
The conversation processing unit
When a conversation event occurs in which the character has a conversation with the player character, a process of sequentially outputting each line of a plurality of lines stored in the line storage unit based on the line number is performed. When an operation input for selecting an action other than conversation is received during the conversation event, the process of sequentially outputting each line of a plurality of lines is interrupted, and the character connection line stored in the line storage unit An image generation system characterized by performing a process of outputting a message, and then restarting a process of sequentially outputting each of a series of interrupted lines. In claim 9,
The conversation processing unit
During the conversation event, it is determined whether or not the position of the player character is in a conversation area set based on the position of the character, and when it is determined that the player character is not in the conversation area, each line of a series of lines is sequentially output. The process of outputting the character connection lines stored in the line storage unit, and then determining that the position of the player character is in the conversation area. An image generation system for performing a process of restarting a process of sequentially outputting each line of the lines. A program for generating an image,
A game processing unit for performing a game process based on an operation input from the operation unit;
An image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game processing;
A conversation set storage unit that stores a plurality of series of conversation sets that are configured by a series of lines and that can be specified by a conversation set number;
While making a computer function as a conversation processing part which performs processing for making a conversation between a player character and a character,
The conversation processing unit
When a conversation event occurs in which the character has a conversation with the player character, each conversation set of a plurality of conversation sets stored in the conversation set storage unit is sequentially selected and selected based on the conversation set number. A process of sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set, and sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set when an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is received during the conversation event. A program for performing a process of interrupting, selecting a subsequent conversation set based on the conversation set number, and sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set. In claim 11,
The conversation processing unit
When the player character performs an attacking action during the conversation event, the process of sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set is interrupted, and the subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and the selected conversation is selected. A program that performs a process of sequentially outputting each line of a set. In claim 11 or 12,
The conversation processing unit
During the conversation event, it is determined whether or not the position of the player character is in a conversation area set based on the position of the character. If it is determined that the player character is not in the conversation area, each line of the selected conversation set is sequentially output. A program for interrupting processing, selecting a subsequent conversation set based on the conversation set number, and performing processing for sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set. In any of claims 11 to 13,
The conversation processing unit
When an operation input for selecting the action of the player character is received during the conversation event, an interrupt process corresponding to the action selected by the received operation input is activated, and the conversation set selected by the activated interrupt process is activated. A program for interrupting the process of sequentially outputting each of the lines, selecting a subsequent conversation set based on the conversation set number, and performing a process of sequentially outputting each line of the selected conversation set. In claim 14,
The conversation processing unit
Interruption processing for actions other than the attack action is terminated when an operation input for selecting the attack action is accepted during interruption processing for actions other than the attack action. The program characterized by starting. In any of claims 11 to 15,
The conversation processing unit
A program that selects an action of a player character based on an operation input, and determines a conversation set to be selected after interruption based on the action of the selected player character. In any of claims 11 to 16,
The conversation processing unit
A program for determining a conversation set to be selected after interruption based on the importance of conversation defined in the conversation event. In any of claims 11 to 17,
The conversation set storage unit
Storing conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set;
The conversation processing unit
When the conversation event occurs, a process of sequentially reproducing conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set selected in sequence is performed, and an operation input for selecting an action other than the conversation of the player character is included in the conversation event. , The process of sequentially outputting the conversation voice data associated with each line of the conversation set selected in sequence is interrupted, the subsequent conversation set is selected based on the conversation set number, and the selected conversation set is selected. A program characterized by performing a process of sequentially outputting conversation voice data associated with each line. A program for generating images,
A game processing unit for performing a game process based on an operation input from the operation unit;
An image generation unit that generates a game image based on a result of the game processing;
A series of lines that can be specified by a line number, and a line storage unit that stores lines for connecting characters,
While making a computer function as a conversation processing part which performs processing for making a conversation between a player character and a character,
The conversation processing unit
When a conversation event occurs in which the character has a conversation with the player character, a process of sequentially outputting each line of a plurality of lines stored in the line storage unit based on the line number is performed. When an operation input for selecting an action other than conversation is received during the conversation event, the process of sequentially outputting each line of a plurality of lines is interrupted, and the character connection line stored in the line storage unit A program that performs a process of outputting a message, and then restarts a process of sequentially outputting each of a series of interrupted series of lines. In claim 19,
The conversation processing unit
During the conversation event, it is determined whether or not the position of the player character is in a conversation area set based on the position of the character, and when it is determined that the player character is not in the conversation area, each line of a series of lines is sequentially output. The process of outputting the character connection lines stored in the line storage unit, and then determining that the position of the player character is in the conversation area. The program which performs the process which restarts the process which outputs each line | wire of a line sequentially.   A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 11 to 20 is stored.

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