JP4016664B2 - Software distribution method, software distribution system, server apparatus, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a software distribution method, a software distribution system, a server device, a program, and a storage medium. In particular, the present invention encourages regular purchase of software and prevents illegal copying.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Software such as game programs and data is often recorded and sold on a “whole” disk medium or the like. Such media are protected against copy protection. However, there is no security that can never be breached. Regardless of how strong and hard-to-break security is developed, there is a repeated “weasel play” in which a method to break it eventually appears and is dead-copied.
[0003]
For example, software that operates as a “product version” is known by distributing software in a “trial version” format and purchasing a key code on a network etc. when the user decides to purchase, and incorporating this into the software. ing. However, this “trial version” format is a device for sales promotion, and hardly helps to prevent copying. That is, if the person who purchased the key code provides the medium and the key code, it can be easily copied.
[0004]
In addition, after software such as games is sold once, additional data (additional scenario, parameter, character, etc. data) is distributed over a network. However, this is also unrelated to copy prevention, and the first sold game and additional data are easily copied.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
After all, as long as the software is intended to be read and executed by a computer, it is not possible to completely disable copying while enabling such functions.
[0006]
The present invention relates to a software distribution method and software distribution capable of preventing software copying by changing the concept of a conventional copy prevention measure to make copying impossible and suppressing the psychology itself to copy. It is an object to provide a system, a server device, a program, and a storage medium.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes a game device and a software supply server connected via a network, and a player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, A software distribution method of a software distribution system for distributing game software developed by a story to the game device based on the selection of the game, wherein the game device executes a first software portion of the game. A first step of receiving an input of a name from the user and transmitting the received name as name information to the server via the network; and the name information transmitted from the game device to the server. And the scenario data or the name information embedded therein A second software part including voice data in which the name information is embedded is generated, the second software part is distributed to the game device via the network, and the user is charged. And the game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and the character other than the player character of the game is executed during the execution of the game. And a third step of outputting the name based on the name information incorporated in the second software part by voice or telop as a call.
[0008]
In the software distribution method, the second software part includes a program that prompts the user to select during execution, and the third step includes the second software part of the game by the game device. The user is requested to select, then accepts the user's selection, and the option selected by the user is transmitted as selection information to the server via the network; Based on the selection information transmitted from the user, a third software part including contents selected based on the option selected by the user is selected, and the selected third software part is transmitted via the network. Transmitting to the game device, and the game device transmits from the server. Characterized in that it comprises a step of executing in conjunction with executing the third software portion or said second software part is.
[0009]
The present invention also includes a game device and a software supply server connected via a network. A player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, and a story based on a user's selection. A software distribution method of a software distribution system for distributing game software to a game device, wherein the game device executes a first software part of the game, thereby A first step of receiving the input of the image data, and transmitting the received image data to the server via the network; and the server receives the image data transmitted from the game device, and Scenario data with name information embedded or the name information A second step of generating a second software part including the embedded audio data, distributing the second software part to the game device via the network, and executing a billing process for the user; The game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and the image incorporated in the second software part during execution of the game And a third step of displaying the face based on the data on the screen as the face of the main character of the game.
[0010]
In the software distribution method, the second software part includes a program that prompts the user to select during execution, and the third step includes the second software part of the game by the game device. The user is requested to select, then accepts the user's selection, and the option selected by the user is transmitted as selection information to the server via the network; Based on the selection information transmitted from the user, a third software part including contents selected based on the option selected by the user is selected, and the selected third software part is transmitted via the network. Transmitting to the game device, and the game device transmits from the server. Characterized in that it comprises a step of executing in conjunction with executing the third software portion or said second software part is.
[0011]
Furthermore, the present invention includes a game device and a software supply server connected via a network, and a player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, and a story based on a user's selection. A software distribution system for distributing game software to be deployed to the game device, wherein the game device receives a name input from the user by executing a first software portion of the game The received name is transmitted as name information to the server via the network, the server receives the name information transmitted from the game device, and the scenario data in which the name information is embedded or the Second software containing voice data with name information embedded A second software part is distributed to the game device via the network, and the user is charged. The game device is distributed from the server. The software part is executed or combined with the first software part, and based on the name information incorporated in the second software part as a call to a character other than the player character of the game during the game. The name is output by voice or telop.
[0012]
Furthermore, the present invention includes a game device and a software supply server connected via a network, and a player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, and a story based on a user's selection. Is a software distribution system that distributes software of a game to be developed to the game device, and the game device executes a first software portion of the game so that facial image data from the user is Accepting an input, transmitting the received image data to the server via the network, the server receiving the image data transmitted from the game device, and scenario data in which the name information is embedded or A second software including voice data in which the name information is embedded. The second software part is distributed to the game device via the network, the user is charged, and the game device is distributed from the server. A software part is executed or combined with the first software part, and the face based on the image data incorporated in the second software part is displayed on the screen as the main character face of the game during the execution of the game It is characterized by making it.
[0013]
Furthermore, the present invention provides a network of game software that is executed by a game device connected via a network, in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear and a story develops based on a user's selection. From the user, which is transmitted from the game device via the network and received by the game device executing the first software part of the game. Receiving means for receiving name information consisting of name information based on name input; and scenario data incorporating the name information received via the receiving means or voice data incorporating the name information. Generating means for generating two software parts, and the second software part Via a serial network delivered to the game device, characterized by comprising an execution means for executing the charging process to the user.
[0014]
Furthermore, the present invention provides a network of game software that is executed by a game device connected via a network, in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear and a story develops based on a user's selection. From the user, which is transmitted from the game device via the network and received by the game device executing the first software part of the game. Receiving means for receiving face image data based on input of face image data; and scenario data incorporating the image data received via the receiving means or voice data incorporating the name information. Generating means for generating two software parts, and the second software part Via the network to deliver to the game apparatus, characterized by comprising an execution means for executing the charging process to the user.
[0015]
Furthermore, the present invention provides a game software in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear in a program and are developed on the basis of a user's selection, which are executed by a game device connected via a network. From the user received by the game device executing the first software portion of the game, transmitted from the game device via the network to a server device that distributes to the game device via the network. A first step of receiving name information consisting of name information based on the input of the name, and scenario data incorporating the name information received via the receiving means or voice data incorporating the name information A second step of generating a second software part comprising: A second software part is delivered to the game device via the network, characterized in that to execute a process comprising a third step of performing a charging process to the user.
[0016]
Furthermore, the present invention provides a game software in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear in a program and are developed on the basis of a user's selection, which are executed by a game device connected via a network. From the user received by the game device executing the first software portion of the game, transmitted from the game device via the network to a server device that distributes to the game device via the network. A first step of receiving face image data based on the input of face image data, and scenario data incorporating the image data received via the receiving means or voice data incorporating the name information A second step of generating a second software part comprising: The software portion of the second via the network to deliver to the game apparatus, characterized in that to execute a process comprising a third step of performing a charging process to the user.
[0017]
Furthermore, the present invention relates to a game in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear on a game device connected to a software supply server via a network, and a story develops based on a user's selection. A program that is executed by the game device to cause the game device to receive an input of a name from the user and to transmit the received name as name information to the server via the network. And the server receives the name information transmitted from the game device to the server and includes scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated. Before the software part is generated through the network A second software part that is distributed to the game device and is charged to the user, and the second software part is executed by the game device or combined with the first software part, During the execution of the game, the name based on the incorporated name information is output by voice or telop as a call to a character other than the player character of the game.
[0018]
Furthermore, the present invention relates to a game in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear on a game device connected to a software supply server via a network, and a story develops based on a user's selection. A program that, when executed by the game device, causes the game device to accept input of face image data from the user and transmit the received image data to the server via the network. 1 software part and the server, the image data transmitted from the game device to the server is received, and includes scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated. Two software parts are generated and sent via the network A second software part that is distributed to the game device and that is charged to the user and that is executed by the game device or combined with the first software part. During the execution of the game, the face based on the incorporated image data is displayed on the screen as the face of the main character of the game.
[0019]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that the program is stored in a storage medium.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
<1. Network configuration>
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a game distribution system which is an example of a software distribution system applied to an embodiment of the present invention. The game apparatus 1 can be connected to a network 2 such as the Internet through an Internet service provider (ISP) not shown. A software distribution server 3 is connected to the network 2.
[0024]
The software distribution server 3 can supply game software to the game device 1 in response to a request from the game device 1. Software includes programs and data. The game apparatus 1 can store the supplied software in a storage device (not shown) and execute a game program.
[0025]
A billing server 4 is connected to the software distribution server 3. The accounting server 4 performs accounting processing at a predetermined timing based on information from the software distribution server 3. Then, in conjunction with a voucher issuance system (not shown) for the card company, etc., billing management for the user and other processes are performed.
[0026]
The game apparatus 1 includes a game apparatus body 5, an input device 6, and an image display device 7. The game apparatus body 5 has a computer function, and based on a signal input from the input device 6, executes game processing according to a program describing a game processing procedure, and causes the image display device 7 to display game contents. The game apparatus 1 further includes a communication device 8 such as a modem, and can access an ISP (not shown) via a telephone line and connect to the network 2.
[0027]
<2. About branching games, etc.>
The game described here as an example is a so-called role-playing game in which a game character makes selections in various scenes according to user instructions, and a story develops based on the user's selections. . Note that the present embodiment can be applied to software such as an adventure game having a story characteristic, a visual novel, and the like that are developed differently depending on a user's selection.
[0028]
FIG. 2 is a system diagram showing the branching relationship of the game in this embodiment. The game is divided into a plurality of stages, and particularly in this figure, the game is divided into a first stage 11, a second stage 21-23, and a third stage 31-35.
[0029]
A first software part including a program for executing the first stage 11 is first provided to the user on a recording medium or network distribution. The first software portion includes a program for prompting input of user information, a program for executing game start and opening, and a program for executing processing of a first selection scene in the game.
[0030]
Depending on the option selected in the first selection scene, the second software part for executing one of the second stages 21 to 23, which is the next stage, is sent from the software distribution server 3 via the network 2. Provided. More specifically, information indicating which option has been selected in the first selection scene is transmitted from the game apparatus 1 to the software distribution server 3 via the network 2. Based on this information, the second software portion for executing any one of the second stages 21 to 23 is selected and returned from the software distribution server 3 to the game apparatus 1.
[0031]
When the game apparatus 1 receives the second software part, it stores it in a storage device (not shown). By installing and executing this, processing such as displaying the game scenes 1 to 3 constituting the second stages 21 to 23 can be performed.
[0032]
Similarly, a second selection scene is prepared for each of the second stages 21 to 23. Then, based on the user's selection, the third software portion for executing any of the third stages 31 to 35 of the game is selected. Further, it is distributed from the software distribution server 3 to the game device 1 of each user. In the third stages 31 to 35, different scenes 4 to 8 are executed, and different endings 1 to 5 are executed.
[0033]
<3. Software distribution processing>
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of software distribution processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. First, the first software portion is provided to the user by a method such as distribution of a recording medium. The distribution method of the recording medium is not limited to over-the-counter sales, and may be distributed free of charge. The first software part includes a program for executing the first stage 11 such as a game, and data such as images and sounds used in the second stage 21 to 23 or a stage after that. What cannot be included is included.
[0034]
When the user reads the software recorded on the recording medium with the game device 1 and starts the program (S1), the game device prompts input of user information (user name, age, weight, etc.) (S2). When the game device accepts input of user information, the game device starts the game (S3), and executes the opening, which is the first stage of the game (S4).
[0035]
At the end of the first stage, a first selection scene that prompts the user to make a selection is included. If the user wants to proceed to the second stage and continue the game, it is necessary to make a selection in the first selection scene. When the user makes a selection (S5), the game apparatus 1 connects to the software distribution server 3 through the network 2. And the game device 1 transmits the selection information in a 1st selection scene, and the user information of said S2 to the software delivery server 3 as needed (S6).
[0036]
When the software distribution server 3 receives these pieces of information from the user, the software distribution server 3 selects a second software part for executing any one of the second stages 21 to 23. Then, the selected second software part is distributed to the game apparatus 1 (S7). Simultaneously with this sorting process, the second software part is also processed based on the user information. For example, in the role-playing game, when the user progresses as a protagonist in a role-playing game, the character calls the registered user's name, or the game is developed according to age, weight, etc. is there. Also, by distributing software encrypted with an encryption key generated based on user information, only the user can decrypt the software.
[0037]
Whenever the software distribution server 3 performs such processing and distributes the software part, the charging server 4 executes charging processing for the user (S8).
[0038]
When the game apparatus 1 receives the distribution of the second software part (S9), the game apparatus 1 decrypts it if it is encrypted. If necessary, the first software portion is referred to, and the second stage of the game is executed using the second software portion (S10). Also in the second stage, when requested by the program, the user information is prompted for input and the input is accepted.
[0039]
Similar to S5 to S10 above, selection in the second selection scene is necessary to proceed from the second stage to the third stage (31 to 35 in FIG. 2). Similarly to the above, when a selection is made in the second selection scene, the game device 1 requests the software distribution server 3 for the third software portion. Then, the software distribution server 3 sorts and processes the next portion based on the selection information and the user information and distributes the processed portion to the game apparatus 1.
[0040]
As the user information for the software distribution server 3 to process the software part, the personal information registered at the time of transmission in S6 is registered on the software distribution server 3 side and used thereafter. . This eliminates the need for the user to send the same information again.
[0041]
As described above, the software is divided into a plurality of parts, and information determined based on information specified by the user is included in at least one of the divided software. In particular, a scenario selected based on the user's selection is included. In this case, even if this is copied, there is often no intention of others to use it. This is because a game selected by a specific user can only be executed as it is, and a different ending cannot be obtained by selecting another branch. In other words, others don't have the pleasure of making choices where needed. As a result, the psychology itself of copying can be suppressed, regular purchase can be encouraged, and illegal copying can be prevented.
[0042]
The information specified by the user includes, for example, the user's profile (name, height, weight, date of birth, age, sex, birthplace, occupation, etc.) and the user's face photo. The profile or the like is not limited to the user's reality, but may be a fictitious game character or a character designated by the user.
[0043]
Here, the information determined based on the information designated by the user may be information directly designated by the user. The case where information is directly designated by the user is a case where the information designated by the user is directly output as an image, sound, or the like during execution of the software. For example, the user's name is output by voice or telop, or the user's face photo is output to the screen as the main character's face. There are not many people who want to copy a game with their name and give it to others, and there are not many people who prefer to play a game with the name of others. Therefore, the psychology itself to be copied can be suppressed.
[0044]
The case where the information determined based on the information specified by the user is included is a case where story development is determined based on the information specified by the user or the probability at the time of the lottery changes. Since there are not many people who enjoy the game development determined based on the profile of others, it is possible to suppress the psychology itself to copy.
[0045]
<4. Software processing>
The flowchart of FIG. 4 shows a processing procedure when the software distribution server 3 processes software such as a program. Software before processing is prepared in advance in the software distribution server 3.
[0046]
When the software distribution server 3 receives user information from the game apparatus 1 (S21), the software distribution server 3 analyzes the software before processing in order from the top (S22).
[0047]
If the analysis location is a location where user information should be fitted (S23: YES), the user information is output to the location (S24). If the analysis location has an option to select a different sentence depending on the user information (S25: YES), the sentence to be output is determined based on the user information and output to the location (S26). If none of the above S23 or S25 is applicable, the part is output without being processed (S27).
[0048]
The above operation is continued until all the software to be processed is analyzed. When the analysis is completed to the end (S28: YES), the software to be transmitted to the user is completed.
[0049]
[Specific examples of software processing]
The pre-processing software prepared in the software distribution server 3 is, for example, as follows.
[Character name] “Good morning. ]
Jiro: Good morning, [character name]. ]
[Character name] decided to go fishing with Jiro.
When walking on the mountain path, a bridge is built over the river. They cross the bridge.
[Weight]> 55kg
When they approached the middle of the bridge, the bridge suddenly collapsed to see if it was brittle.
They fell into the river.
[Body weight] ≦ 55kg
The bridge made a disgusting noise, but the two crossed the bridge safely and began fishing on the riverside.
[0050]
Here, it is assumed that the following information is transmitted as user information.
Character name = Taro
Height = 160cm
Weight = 60kg
[0051]
In this case, software that operates with the following contents is generated.
Taro: Good morning. ]
Jiro: Good morning, Taro. ]
Taro decided to go fishing with Jiro.
When walking on the mountain path, a bridge is built over the river. They cross the bridge.
When they approached the middle of the bridge, the bridge suddenly collapsed to see if it was brittle.
They fell into the river.
[0052]
<5. Restriction of operation>
In addition to the processing described above, the newly distributed software is provided with a link to the previously distributed software. In order to execute a software program to be newly distributed, the software program cannot be executed without the previously distributed software. In this case, even if a person who has a part of software receives the part from a person who has another part, it cannot be executed. Thereby, the psychology to copy can be further suppressed.
[0053]
Also, processing is performed to change the argument format, order, number, etc. for each user. Thereby, even if a user copies a part of a scenario from another person, it can be prevented from operating normally. Even for the same user, the order and format of the arguments are changed depending on the number of times of play. As a result, even if the same user plays the game many times and collects all the main scenes, it is impossible to realize a standard scenario collection.
[0054]
The argument here is a parameter such as possession and debt. A program in which the order of possession money and debt data is different is provided for each user or for each play. As a result, even if a part of the software is copied from another person, the possession and the debt are exchanged so that the game cannot be realized. By doing so, the psychology to be copied can be further suppressed.
[0055]
<6. Software distribution media>
When the first software portion to be distributed first is based on a recording medium, the information provided on the recording medium need not be only the program and data used in the first stage. Of the programs and data used in the second stage and beyond, even if a part of the program and data is provided on the first recording medium and provided, it can be executed only after purchasing another additional part. Similar effects can be achieved. This also saves communication costs when the additional part is distributed over the network.
[0056]
For example, image data, audio data, and the like that can be used in the second and subsequent stages based on all options are recorded in the recording medium that is initially provided. Then, only the execution program at each stage based on the option selected by the user in each selection scene is distributed on the network each time. As a result, image data, audio data, etc., which generally have a large amount of data, can be provided in advance on a recording medium, and the steps after the second step cannot be executed unless additional portions are purchased over the network. can do.
[0057]
The following programs and data are included in the recording medium.
[0058]
〔program〕
・ Initial setting program
・ Game title screen display program
・ Opening display program
・ User information input program
・ Game main program
・ Server connection program
・ User information transmission program
・ Scenario block reception program
The latter three communication programs can be replaced by programs used in personal computers or the like when high security is not required. In this case, it is not necessary to include these communication programs in the recording medium.
[0059]
〔data〕
・ Scenario data of the first scene
・ Voice data
・ Movie data
・ Texture data
・ Modeling data (characters, objects, buildings, etc.)
・ Other image data
The audio data other than the scenario data is not limited to the data of the first scene but may include data of all scenes. However, audio including user information is excluded.
[0060]
On the other hand, the following programs and data are included in the second software portion based on data from the user.
[0061]
〔program〕
・ Plug-in for subroutine
・ Patch program for main program
・ Mini game
〔data〕
・ Scenario data with user information (for the corresponding scene)
・ Voice data with user information (name, etc.)
・ Modeling data incorporating user information (such as height)
-Image data that incorporates user information (face photo, etc.)
・ Other data selected based on user information
[0062]
The program included in the second software part or the like may be executed by itself, but it is preferable that the program can be executed only when combined with the first software part. More preferably, it can be executed effectively only when combined with a software part transmitted to the same user.
[0063]
Note that, as described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the fee for software is charged only for the additional portion. In other words, there is no charge for the first software provided. Thereby, the software provided first can be provided like a so-called “trial version”. In the role-playing game, only the introductory part of the story can be executed to attract the user's interest and provide the second and subsequent stages for a fee to those who want to continue. This allows software creators to make money.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a distribution method capable of preventing software copying by suppressing the psychology itself to be copied.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a game distribution system which is an example of a software distribution system applied to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system diagram showing a game branching relationship in the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of software distribution processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the software distribution server 3 processes software such as a program.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game device
2 network
3 Software distribution server

Claims (12)

Have a game apparatus and a software provisioning server connected via a network, said executed on the game device, appeared player character and the character other than the player character, the story based on the choice of the user continue to expand A software distribution method of a software distribution system for distributing game software to the game device,
The game device receives a name input from the user by executing a first software portion of the game, and transmits the received name as name information to the server via the network. And the steps
The server receives the name information transmitted from the game device , generates a second software part including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated, A second step of delivering a second software portion to the game device via the network and executing a billing process to the user ;
The game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and as a call for a character other than the player character of the game during the game, And a third step of outputting the name based on the name information incorporated in the second software part by voice or telop. Have a game apparatus and a software provisioning server connected via a network, said executed on the game device, appeared player character and the character other than the player character, the story based on the choice of the user continue to expand A software distribution method of a software distribution system for distributing game software to the game device,
When the game device executes the first software part of the game, the game device receives input of face image data from the user, and transmits the received image data to the server via the network. 1 step,
The server receives the image data transmitted from the game device , generates a second software part including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated, and A second step of delivering a second software portion to the game device via the network and executing a billing process to the user ;
The game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and the image data incorporated in the second software part during execution of the game And a third step of displaying on the screen the face based on the game as the face of the main character of the game. The second software part includes a program that prompts a user to select during execution, and
The third step includes
The game device asks the user for a selection by executing the second software portion of the game, then accepts the user's selection, and uses the option selected by the user as selection information via the network to the server Sending to
The server selects, based on the selection information transmitted from the game device, a third software part including content selected based on the option selected by the user, and the selected third software Transmitting a portion to the game device via the network;
3. The software distribution according to claim 1, further comprising a step of executing the third software part transmitted from the server or executing the game apparatus in combination with the second software part. Method. Having a game device and a software supply server connected via a network , a player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, and a story develops based on the user's selection A software distribution system for distributing game software to the game device,
The game device receives a name input from the user by executing the first software part of the game, and transmits the received name as name information to the server via the network,
The server receives the name information transmitted from the game device , generates a second software part including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated, Distributing a second software part to the game device via the network, and performing a charging process on the user;
The game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and as a call to a character other than the player character of the game during the game, A software distribution system, characterized in that the name based on the name information incorporated in the second software part is output by voice or telop. Having a game device and a software supply server connected via a network , a player character and a character other than the player character that are executed by the game device appear, and a story develops based on the user's selection A software distribution system for distributing game software to the game device,
The game device receives the input of face image data from the user by executing the first software portion of the game, and transmits the received image data to the server via the network,
The server receives the image data transmitted from the game device , generates a second software portion including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated, Distributing a second software part to the game device via the network, and performing a charging process on the user;
The game device executes the second software part distributed from the server or combines with the first software part, and the image data incorporated in the second software part during execution of the game A software distribution system that displays the face based on the above as a face of a main character of the game. Game software that is executed on a game device connected via a network, and in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear and a story develops based on a user's selection, is transmitted to the game device via the network. A server device for distribution,
Name information that is transmitted from the game device via the network and that is received by the game device executing the first software portion of the game and that is name information based on name input from the user. Receiving means for receiving;
Generating means for generating a second software part including scenario data in which the name information received via the receiving means is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated ;
A server device comprising: execution means for distributing the second software portion to the game device via the network and executing a charging process for the user . Running on a connected game devices via a network, appeared player character and those the player characters other than the characters, via the network game software story is gradually expanded based on the choice of the user game apparatus A server device that delivers to
Face image data transmitted from the game device via the network and received by the game device executing the first software part of the game , based on input of face image data from the user Receiving means for receiving;
Generating means for generating a second software part including scenario data in which the image data received via the receiving means is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated ;
A server device comprising: execution means for distributing the second software portion to the game device via the network and executing a charging process for the user . Game software that is executed on a game device connected via a network, and in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear and a story develops based on a user's selection, is transmitted to the game device via the network. To the server device that delivers
Name information that is transmitted from the game device via the network and that is received by the game device executing the first software portion of the game and that is name information based on name input from the user. A first step of receiving;
A second step of generating a second software part including scenario data incorporating the name information received via the receiving means or voice data incorporating the name information ;
A program that distributes the second software part to the game device via the network and causes the user to execute a process including a third step of executing a charging process . Game software that is executed on a game device connected via a network, and in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear and a story develops based on a user's selection, is transmitted to the game device via the network. To the server device that delivers
Face image data transmitted from the game device via the network and received by the game device executing the first software part of the game , based on input of face image data from the user A first step of receiving;
A second step of generating a second software part including scenario data in which the image data received via the receiving means is incorporated or audio data in which the name information is incorporated ;
A program that distributes the second software part to the game device via the network and causes the user to execute a process including a third step of executing a charging process . A game program executed by a game device connected to a software supply server via a network, in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear, and a story develops based on a user's selection,
A first software part that, when executed by the game device, causes the game device to receive an input of a name from the user , and transmits the received name as name information to the server via the network;
In the server, the name information transmitted from the game device to the server is received, and a second software part including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated is generated. And a second software part that is distributed to the game device via the network and that performs billing processing for the user ,
The second software part is:
When the game device is executed or combined with the first software portion, the name based on the incorporated name information is spoken as a call to a character other than the player character of the game during the game. Or a program characterized by outputting in telop. A game program executed by a game device connected to a software supply server via a network, in which a player character and a character other than the player character appear, and a story develops based on a user's selection,
A first software part that, when executed by the game device, causes the game device to receive input of facial image data from the user and to transmit the received image data to the server via the network; ,
In the server, the image data transmitted from the game device to the server is received, and a second software part including scenario data in which the name information is incorporated or voice data in which the name information is incorporated is generated. And a second software part that is distributed to the game device via the network and that performs billing processing for the user ,
The second software part is:
When the game device is executed or combined with the first software part, the face based on the incorporated image data is displayed on the screen as the main character face of the game during the execution of the game. Program. A storage medium in which the program according to any one of claims 8 to 11 is stored.

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