JP6748838B2 - Game device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

There is a game in which a user plays while moving a character in a field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a game, there is a game in which an NPC (non-player character) performs a mission. For example, missions include getting a specific item in the field, destroying a specific facility in the field, etc., and if successful, somehow favorably advance the game. Will be able to.

For example, when the user selects a mission as described above and an NPC to be dispatched to the mission, processing regarding the mission is performed, and when the NPC returns from the mission, information regarding success or failure of the mission, information regarding acquired items, and the like. And damage information is displayed.

JP 2007-257262 A

However, in the mission of dispatching NPCs to somewhere in the field as described above, although there is conventionally information about the destination as the setting for the performance, it is merely the setting for the performance and the progress of some game at the destination. Did not affect the mission. The mission success rate basically depends only on the ability of the NPC to be dispatched, has a low relevance to the progress of the game of the user, and has a weak strategic element.

It is an object of some aspects of the present invention to provide a game device and a program that improve strategy in a game in which a character operates in a field in a virtual space by a user operation.

Another object of another aspect of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program capable of producing the effects described in the embodiments described later.

In order to solve the above-described problems, one aspect of the present invention is a character control unit that controls the activity of a specific character in a field based on a user operation, and an NPC (non-player character) in the field. A game apparatus comprising: a mission setting unit that sets a mission; and a mission control unit that controls an influence on the performance of the mission based on a destination in the mission and an activity history of the specific character.

Further, one embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the above game device.

The figure which shows the example of a display of the mission screen which concerns on embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the specific example about the update method of map information. The figure which shows an example of the status display of the search mission in execution. The figure which shows the example of a display of a mission screen when there is an unexplored part in a search route. The figure which shows the example of a display of the selection screen of the team to send. The figure which shows the example of a display of the team selection screen when there is a returned search team. The figure which shows the example of a display of the mission result screen in which the content of reward provision is displayed. The figure which shows the example of a display of a mission result detailed screen. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the movement path data memorize|stored in a play data memory|storage part. The figure which shows the data example of the proprietary data memorize|stored in a play data memory|storage part. The figure which shows the data example of the crossing situation data memorize|stored in the crossing situation data storage part. The figure which shows the data example of the mission data memorize|stored in a mission data memory|storage part. The figure which shows the data example of the team formation data memorize|stored in the team formation data storage part. The flowchart which shows an example of the map display control process which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the search mission control process which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the map of a search route when a transfer device exists in a field.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, a game in which a player searches around a vast field in a 3D (three-dimensional) virtual space (hereinafter, also referred to as “in 3D space”) and searches little by little is described. What actually moves around in this field is the player character to be operated by the user. The name of the player character is an example of the name of the specific character that is the operation target of the user, and is not limited to this. The character is an object that can be displayed on the game screen and represents, for example, a person, an animal, a monster, a robot, an object (for example, a vehicle) that appears in the game. There is one base in the field, and the user will use this base as a foothold to expand the range of activity of the player character.

For example, the user prepares for the search by equipping the player character with items such as weapons and armor for fighting the enemy character, and remedy for recovering HP (hit points) at the base, and then in the field. Performs a search, and returns to the home base after completing the search. The user advances this game by repeating this. During the search, a field-of-view image corresponding to the field of view of the player character is displayed on the game screen, but the situation of part or the whole of the field (terrain of the field (shape due to height difference, etc.), objects in the field (road, rock, etc.) , The location of structures, plants, enemy characters, etc., temperature in the field, wind speed, weather, presence of poisonous fog, etc. It is possible to confirm the situation within the field of the range and the current position of the player character.

In addition to the search using the player character, a search for dispatching an NPC (non-player character) is also possible. The NPC is a character that does not require a user's operation, and is a character controlled by a game process executed by a computer. For example, instead of operating the player character to search the field, the user can give a specific mission to the NPC to cause the NPC to perform the search to perform the mission. Below, the mission in which this NPC conducts a search is also referred to as a “search mission”. Search missions are missions that aim to acquire items that exist in the field (for example, collection of materials, plants, parts, resources, etc.), missions that destroy specific facilities in the field. , Etc. For example, if the NPC succeeds in a search mission aiming to obtain an item, the item that was the purpose of the mission can be obtained, which is advantageous in the progress of the game. On the other hand, if the search mission fails, the desired item cannot be obtained, and the damage such as injury or death of the dispatched NPC becomes large, which is disadvantageous in the progress of the game. While the NPC is performing the search mission, the user can operate the player character to perform another search.

[Selection of exploration mission]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a display example of a mission screen according to the present embodiment. The illustrated mission screen MG10 is a screen for selecting a search mission, confirming the status during execution of the search mission, and the like. In the area f11 on the left side of the mission screen MG10, options for the search mission are displayed. When the user selects and executes from the options displayed here, the NPC performs the selected search mission.

In the example shown in the figure, the options for the search mission regarding “material collection” are displayed. The “material collection” mission is a mission aimed at acquiring materials existing in the field. The acquired material is used to create a processed product (for example, a weapon) that can be used in the game. Both materials and processed products are items that can be used in the game, but materials are items that represent one type of substance, and processed products are items that are made from multiple types of substances. The options for each exploration mission are the type of purpose of the mission (here, “material collection”) and the target of the purpose (here, the name of the material (item) to be collected, “item A”, “item B”). , "Item C") and an estimated required time for performing the mission (here, "10 min", "15 min", "25 min": "min" indicates "minute"). The material (item) to be collected is, for example, “cotton cloth”, “gear”, “alcohol” or the like. Assumed required time may be a few minutes or may take several hours.

The difficulty level of the search mission is displayed on the right side of the estimated required time. Here, any one of S, A, B, C, D, and E is displayed in order from the higher difficulty level to the lower difficulty level. It should be noted that this difficulty level is the difficulty level of the search mission itself, and is the difficulty level regarding a pure search mission that does not take into account the user's play history, settings, etc., such as the player character's traversal status and possession information, which will be described later. ..

A footprint mark DTS is displayed on the right side of the difficulty level. The footprint mark DTS includes a white one (represented by white in the figure) and a red one (represented by a diagonal line in the figure). The white footprint mark DTS indicates that the destination of the search mission is a place traversed by the player character. On the other hand, the red footprint mark DTS indicates that the destination of the search mission is a place that has not yet been traversed by the player character. If the destination has already been crossed, the success rate of the exploration mission will increase. If the success rate increases, the probability that the target material can be obtained and the amount that it obtains increases, and the probability that the dispatched NPC will be injured or die will decrease.

In the illustrated example, the search mission for collecting the item A (“material collection: item A”) is provisionally selected. In this state, execution of the search mission has not started yet. When the search mission is provisionally selected, information related to the search mission is displayed in the central area f12 and the right area f13 of the mission screen MG10.

[Display of search route information]
In the central area f12, map information regarding the route of the selected search mission is displayed. This map information is information indicating a map that represents at least a part of the situation (terrain, route (road or route), structure, plant, etc.) in two dimensions (2D). The player character can move in the field displayed on the map, and this map information is displayed based on the movement history. Specifically, in the map information, a region R1 in which the situation is displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as “map display region R1”) and a region R2 in which the situation is not displayed (hereinafter, “map non-display region R2”). (Also called)) is included. The map display area R1 is a portion that has been traversed by the player character (that is, a portion where the player character has already moved). On the other hand, the map non-display area R2 is a portion that has not been traversed by the player character. Further, the location of the mark indicated by the symbol ST on the map indicates the home base (hereinafter also referred to as “home base ST”) which is the base camp. The player character search and the NPC search mission are performed starting from the home base ST, and after the search, the player character returns to the home base ST.

The map non-display area R2 is not limited to black display but may be white display, gray display, or the like. Further, the map non-display area R2 may not only be a mode in which all of the map information of the region is not displayed, but may be a mode in which a part thereof is not displayed. The mode in which a part is not displayed is a mode in which a part of the area range is not displayed or a part of the content displayed as map information is not displayed (for example, topography, route (road or route), structure, plant (A part of such is not displayed). In addition, the mode in which a part is not displayed may be a mode in which the contrast is low and visibility is poor (that is, a mode in which only a part of the information that should be displayed as map information can be recognized). Good. That is, the map non-display area R2 may have a mode in which at least a part of the information that should be displayed as the map information is limited and is displayed in a state where the user cannot clearly recognize it.

The map information is not displayed in the map non-display area R2 shown in the figure, not immediately after the player character enters the area, but after that, the player character returns to the hometown ST. That is, the map information is updated on the condition that the player character moves through the area by moving the player character and then the player character returns to the hometown ST. Note that the map information is not limited to this, and the map information may be updated only by traversing that area by the movement of the player character, or that the area is traversed by the movement of the player character, and The map information may be updated on condition that the player character moves to a start point, a destination, a relay point, a save point, or the like.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a map information updating method. For example, the map information displayed on the map screen is divided into cells (areas) of N rows×M columns (N and M are natural numbers), and display/non-display of the map information is controlled for each cell. In the example shown in the figure, arbitrary 8 rows×8 columns of cells are extracted and shown in the map. It is assumed that the left two columns are the map display area R1 and the right six columns are the map non-display area R2. Here, if the player character passes through the illustrated travel route PRT and then returns to the home base ST, the region (cross hatched area) including the travel route PRT becomes an already traversed region and the map non-display region R2. To the map display area R1.

Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 2, only the area including the travel route PRT (the cross-hatched area) is the update target, but the update target area is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the area including the travel route PRT, the area adjacent to the area (the area adjacent to the cross hatched area) may be updated from the map non-display area R2 to the map display area R1. The number, size, shape, etc. of the cells (areas) that divide the map can be arbitrarily determined.

Returning to FIG. 1, the location of the mark indicated by the symbol DT on the map indicates the destination of this search mission (hereinafter, also referred to as “destination DT”) (that is, the location where the item is collected). Exist). The arrow indicated by the symbol RT displayed between the hometown ST and the destination DT represents a search route from the hometown ST to the destination DT (hereinafter, also referred to as "search route RT"). Although the illustrated search route RT is a concept that does not include the destination DT, it may be a concept that includes the destination DT. For example, the search route RT is basically set as the shortest distance, but if there is an obstacle or the like, it may be set as a route that bypasses the obstacle.

Although the search route RT is set in advance as the information of the search mission, even if the route is calculated by a general route calculation method in consideration of the location, topography, obstacles, etc. of the destination DT. Good. The success rate of the search mission varies depending on the length of the search route RT and the presence of enemy NPCs on the search route RT.

A footprint mark RTS is displayed on the search route RT. The footprint mark RTS shown in the figure includes a white one (represented by white in the figure) and a red one (represented by a diagonal line in the figure) like the footstep mark DTS displayed in the options of the search mission described above. The footprint mark DTS in the option indicates whether or not the destination DT of the search mission has been traversed, while the footprint mark RTS on the search route RT indicates whether or not the search route RT has been traversed. Indicates whether or not. When the search route RT is a concept including the destination DT, when the footprint mark DTS is displayed in red (when the destination DT has not been traversed), the footprint mark RTS is also displayed in red (the search route RT is also If the footprint mark RTS is displayed in white (when the search route RT has been traversed), the footprint mark DTS is also displayed in white (the destination DT has also been traversed). In the illustrated example, the footprint mark RTS is displayed in white (represented by white in the figure), which indicates that all of the search route RT has been traversed by the player character. If there are some unexplored parts on the search route RT, the footprint mark RTS will be displayed in red. When all the search routes RT have been traversed, the success rate of the search mission is higher than when there is an unexplored portion. For example, the success rate is calculated depending on whether or not there is an unexplored portion on the searched route RT, but the success rate may be calculated depending on whether or not there is a broken portion on the searched route RT. Alternatively, the success rate may be calculated based on the ratio of the crossed portion and the uncrossed portion on the search route RT. If the crossing portion is a certain amount or more, the searched route RT may be regarded as already crossed, or the success rate may be changed according to the proportion of the crossing portion. At this time, the display mode of the searched route RT may be differently displayed, such as changing the color between the trampled portion and the untrampled portion.

[Search mission information]
Further, in the area f13 on the right side of the mission screen MG10, information on NPCs to be dispatched to the selected search mission, the status of the search mission, and the like are displayed. “Combat” and “survival” are displayed in the upper part of the right region f13 (the region indicated by the symbol f131). These vary depending on the NPC to be dispatched and the owned item (described later). The value “107” of “Combat” indicates the combat strength of the NPC dispatched to the search mission. “Combat” is the combat power when encountering an enemy NPC during the execution of a search mission. When this value becomes a certain value or less, the success rate of the search mission decreases and the achievement rate of the purpose also decreases. If the value of “combat” becomes a certain value or less, the probability that the dispatched NPC will be injured (injured) or the probability of death will increase. Below the display of "Combat", "Required Combat" is displayed. The value "105" of the "required combat" is a measure of the required combat value assumed in this search mission. If the “combat” value of the NPC dispatched is sufficiently higher than the “necessary combat” value, the success rate will be close to 100%. On the other hand, if the value is below this "required combat" value, the success rate will be significantly reduced. Here, the value of “combat” of the NPC to be dispatched is “129” with respect to the value of “105” of “necessary combat”, which is sufficiently high. If it is sufficiently high and the success rate is close to 100%, the value of “combat” is displayed in white, for example. On the other hand, when the “combat” value of the NPC to be dispatched is lower than the “combat required” value of “105”, or when the value is high but not high enough (eg, “107”), for example, The value is displayed in red. The value of the "necessary combat" varies depending on the existence state of the enemy NPCs existing on the search route, such as the strength and number of the NPCs.

"Survival" represents the amount of food that is dispatched but is owned by the exploration mission. Food affects the time you can explore. This value also affects the success rate of the search mission and the like as in the case of “Combat”. The value "105" of the "necessary survival" is a standard of the value of the necessary survival expected in this search mission. The “survival” value “650” of the NPC to be dispatched is sufficiently higher than the “need survival” value “105” (because he has enough food), and thus is displayed in white.

On the other hand, the status of the selected search mission is displayed in the lower part (the area indicated by the reference numeral f132) of the right area f13. The circular gauge BAR shown in FIG. 1 displays the progress of the search mission. In the example shown in FIG. 1, since the search mission has not started yet, the progress status is not displayed on the circular gauge BAR. However, in the search mission in progress, the outer circumference of the circle changes according to the progress status of the mission. To do. The “required time” displayed on the circular gauge BAR means an estimated required time required to perform the selected search mission, and the required time (“10 min” in the illustrated example). Is displayed below the circular gauge BAR. Further, inside the circular gauge BAR, a "return success rate" is displayed as an expected success rate of the selected search mission, and in the example shown in the figure, "100%" is displayed. Below the “return success rate”, the “difficulty level” of the search mission is displayed, and in the illustrated example, “E” is displayed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the status display of the search mission being executed. As shown in the figure, in the search mission being executed, the outer circumference of the circular gauge BAR is displayed in such a manner that the minutes (the elapsed time with respect to the required time of the search mission) according to the progress of the mission can be distinguished. Density, brightness, etc.) are changing. Further, under the circular gauge BAR, "10 min" was displayed as the required time of the selected search mission before the start of the search mission (see FIG. 1), but when the search mission is being executed. Indicates the remaining time until the end of the search mission (“4 min” in the illustrated example).

In addition, it is also possible to interrupt the search mission in progress and return to the home base. However, the purpose of the exploration mission is not achieved.

[Influence on exploration mission due to crossing situation]
Next, the effect when there is an unexplored part in the search route of the search mission will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a mission screen when there is an unexplored part in the searched route. In the illustrated mission screen MG20, the same search mission as in the example shown in FIG. 1 is selected, but the destination DT of the search mission and part of the search route RT are unexplored. Therefore, the footprint mark DTS in the options of the search mission and the footprint mark RTS on the search route RT are displayed in red.

In addition, if there is an unexplored portion on the destination DT or the search route RT, the difficulty of the search mission increases (“C” in the illustrated example). Also, unlike the example shown in FIG. 1, the values of “necessary combat” and “necessary survival” are “157” and “157”, respectively, and the values in parentheses “(105)” and “ (105)” is displayed. The value in parentheses is a value when both the destination DT and the search route RT have been traversed (for example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 1). If only the destination DT has been traversed and the search route RT has not been traversed, or if only the search route RT has been traversed and the destination DT has not been traversed, the values of "necessary combat" and "necessary survival" are: The value is lower than that of both unexploited, but is slightly higher than that of both unexpired (eg, "130"). Here, the value of the “combat” of the NPC to be dispatched is “129”, which is considerably lower than the value “157” of the “required combat”, and therefore is displayed in red. The success rate of the search mission (return success rate) is also "70%".

Further, the required time (estimated required time) of the search mission varies depending on the destination DT and the traversing status of the search route RT. For example, if the destination DT is unexplored and there is an unexplored portion on the search route RT for 20 minutes, the required time is 15 minutes if only the destination DT has been crossed, and further the search route RT If the vehicle has already been crossed, the required time is shortened depending on the crossing situation such as 10 minutes.

[Selection of NPC (team) to dispatch]
Next, selection of NPCs dispatched to the search mission will be described. When the user selects a search mission on the mission screen (see the mission screen G10 in FIG. 1 and the mission screen G20 in FIG. 3) described above, the NPC to be dispatched is next selected. The exploration mission is conducted in team units composed of up to four NPCs. Therefore, NPCs to be dispatched are selected on a team basis. For example, a maximum of 5 teams can be formed, but at the beginning, only 1 team can be formed. The number of teams that can be organized can be increased as the game progresses and the items are consumed. Note that the same NPC cannot belong to multiple teams.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a selection screen of a team to be dispatched. Team options are displayed in an area f31 on the left side of the illustrated team selection screen MG30. In the illustrated example, “TEAM ALPHA” is provisionally selected. The success rate of the search mission (return success rate) and the like are determined based on the parameters of up to four NPCs belonging to the selected team. The parameters that affect the search mission include the combat strength of the NPC, the search suitability, the current HP, and the condition such as illness or injury.

In the area f32 on the right side of the team selection screen MG30, the values of “combat” and “survival” of the selected team, information indicating the members, owned items, and the like are displayed. In the area indicated by the symbol f322 in the area f32, the name of the NPC, the face image, etc. are displayed as the information indicating the constituent members. In the illustrated example, the team has three members, and one member is displayed as “(unset)”. The user can arbitrarily replace the members of the team from the NPCs that he owns. The owned NPC is, for example, an NPC or the like captured by the user while operating the player character to search the field. The numerical value displayed on the right of the face image of each member indicates the combat value of each member (basic ability value of each member). A cross mark (for example, a red cross mark) displayed on the left of the face image of each member indicates that each member is injured or ill. The severity of the injury or illness may be indicated by the color type or color depth of the cross mark, the size of the cross mark, or the like. For example, an injured or sick NPC has a reduced basic ability value, which leads to a reduced success rate of a search mission. Treating injuries and illnesses also increases the success rate of exploration missions. Treatment of injuries and illnesses can be performed by consuming items such as therapeutic drugs owned by the user.

Items owned by the selected team are displayed in the area indicated by the symbol f323 in the area f32. Items include weapons and food. The team's "combat" value also differs depending on the performance and durability of the weapons it possesses (the less it is used, the more it becomes unusable when it reaches zero), or its number. Similarly, the value of “survival” for the foods you own will vary depending on the foods and the number of foods that are highly effective. In the illustrated example, the numerical value displayed to the right of each owned item indicates the value of “combat” or the value of “survival” of each item.

In the area indicated by the symbol f321 in the area f32, the values of “combat” and “survival” of the selected team are displayed. The values of the “combat” and the “survival” are determined by the ability and condition (injury, illness, etc.) of the members of the team (NPCs belonging to the team) and the items owned by the team.

When the user completes the necessary preparations for the search mission, such as formation of a team, treatment of illnesses and injuries of NPC, recovery of HP, replenishment of owned items, etc., the user will execute the search mission. It should be noted that items such as weapons and food owned by the team will be given separately from items owned by the player character. When the user performs an operation to instruct the execution of the search mission, the processing of the search mission is executed with the set contents. In the processing of the search mission, the NPC performs a search while fighting with an enemy NPC in the field. The result of the battle or the like is determined based on the values such as “combat” and “survival”, and the search by NPC is performed while repeating the battle and the like toward the destination. The cumulative total of each battle is the final result of the search. Alternatively, each battle or the like performed in the field may be omitted, and only the final result of the search may be calculated based on the values such as “combat” and “survival”.

[Display of search results]
If a search team has returned after a certain time (estimated required time) has elapsed after the start of the search mission, the display content of the team selection screen is changed as shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a team selection screen when there is a returned search team. In the illustrated team selection screen MG40, “TEAM ALPHA” has completed the search mission. Below the team name, text information (“mission success”) indicating that the search mission was successful is displayed (see reference sign MK). Further, a present mark (see reference numeral PM) is displayed on the left of the team name, indicating that there is an acquired item.

When the team on which the search mission is successful is selected on team selection screen MG40 (for example, an operation on the icon including the team name of the team on which the search is successful), a transition is made to the mission result screen showing the search result of the search mission. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a mission result screen in which the content of rewards for successful search missions is displayed. On the illustrated mission result screen MG50, information indicating that item A, which is the purpose of this search mission, has been acquired is displayed. Further, after the mission result screen MG50, a transition is made to the mission result detail screen in which the details of the result of the search mission are displayed. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the mission result detail screen. In the illustrated mission result detail screen MG60, the situation of the team before the start of the search mission is displayed on the left side (see the area indicated by reference numeral f61), and the situation of the team after the end of the search mission on the right side (see the area indicated by reference numeral f62). Is displayed. In the illustrated example, the number of members is reduced from 3 to 1 and the number of owned items is reduced from 5 to 3 after the end as compared with before the start. As a result, the values of “combat” and “survival” are also reduced, and the content of damage (content of wear) received by the team that has performed the search mission can be known.

[Hardware configuration of game device]
Next, the hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment. The illustrated game device 10 is a computer device that executes a game process of a game, such as a home game machine, a personal computer (PC), an arcade game machine installed in a game center, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone. , A personal digital assistant (PDA: Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet PC, or the like can be applied. In the present embodiment, the game device 10 will be described as a home-use game machine. For example, the game device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, and an input/output interface 14.

The communication unit 12 communicates with a server device (not shown) connected via the Internet. For example, the communication unit 12 acquires a game program for performing game processing and update data from the server device. In addition, the communication unit 12 transmits the game play result to the server device as necessary. In a game such as a multiplayer game in which a plurality of users perform cooperative play in the same field by using the respective game devices 10, at least a part of the game processing is performed by the server device. The game process is executed while communicating with the device at any time.

The storage unit 13 includes, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), an electrically erasable programmable-only memory (ROM), a read-only memory (ROM), a read-only memory (ROM), and the like. Stores programs and data for game processing. Further, the storage unit 13 may have a configuration in which a storage medium such as a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, and a memory card can be mounted. For example, the storage unit 13 may read the game program, data, and the like and store them in the RAM by mounting a DVD-ROM that stores the game program, the data, and the like.

The input/output interface 14 includes a video output terminal, an audio output terminal, and an input terminal for a controller signal for operation. The game image generated by the game device 10 (for example, a map or a view image) is output via the input/output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30.

The CPU 11 functions as a control center that controls each unit included in the game device 10. For example, the CPU 11 executes game processing based on the game program stored in the storage unit 13. The hardware configurations of the game device 10 described above are communicably connected to each other via a bus.

[Structure of game system]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a configuration of a game system using the game device 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system according to this embodiment. The illustrated game system 1 includes a game device 10, and a display device 30 and an input device 50 connected to the game device 10 as external devices (peripheral devices).

As the display device 30, a home-use television device, a monitor device (a display device connected to a PC or the like), or the like can be applied. For example, the display device 30 is configured to include a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display panel, and the like as a display for displaying information such as images and texts. In addition, the display device 30 is configured to include a speaker that outputs sound. The display device 30 may be an HMD (Head Mounted Display). The speaker may not be included in the display device 30 and may be configured as another external device (peripheral device).

The input device 50 is a controller that receives an operation of a user who plays a game on the game device 10, and is configured to include, for example, a plurality of operation buttons.

[Functional configuration of game device]
The game device 10 includes a control unit 110 as a functional configuration realized by the CPU 11 executing a game program stored in the storage unit 13. Further, the storage unit 13 stores virtual data storage unit 131, a character data storage unit 132, an item data storage unit 133, a play data storage unit 134, as a configuration for storing data used in game processing. A map data storage unit 135, a crossing situation data storage unit 136, a mission data storage unit 137, and a team formation data storage unit 138 are provided. First, each configuration of the storage unit 13 will be described in detail.

The virtual space data storage unit 131 stores field data of a 3D virtual space which is a game space. For example, the virtual space data storage unit 131 stores the coordinates (field coordinates) of the 3D virtual space and the 3D data forming the field situation in association with each other.

The character data storage unit 132 stores data regarding a character that can be selected as a player character to be operated by the user, data regarding an enemy NPC appearing in the field, and the like. The enemy NPC can also be an NPC that can be dispatched to a search mission once caught by the user. For example, the character data storage unit 132 stores, as data relating to a character that can be selected as a player character, a character ID (identification information for identifying the character), a character image, a parameter indicating the ability of the character, and the like in association with each other. There is. Further, the character data storage unit 132 stores NPC IDs (identification information for identifying NPCs), NPC images, parameters indicating the ability of NPCs, and the like in association with each other as NPC-related data.

The item data storage unit 133 stores data regarding items that can be acquired in the game. Items include weapons that can increase the value of "combat" that affects the ability (combat strength) of the player character and NPC, food that can increase the value of "survival" that affects the searchable time, and injuries. And remedies for treating illnesses, and remedies for recovering HP. Items also include materials, plants, parts, resources, etc. used to make processed items (eg, weapons) that can be used in the game.

In the play data storage unit 134, play-related data such as data regarding the player character selected by the user, parameter data that changes during the play, data of owned NPCs and items, history of the moving path of the player character, and the like are stored in the user ID. Is stored in association with.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data example of movement route data stored in the play data storage unit 134. As shown in the figure, the moving route data includes a user ID, a route ID (identification information for identifying a route), and a moving route of the player character as a history of the moving route of the player character (that is, a moving history). The field coordinates (3D space coordinates) shown are associated with the map coordinates corresponding to the field coordinates. The coordinates associated with one route ID are the coordinates of the moving route in one search from the departure from the home base to the return.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a data example of the proprietary data stored in the play data storage unit 134. As shown in the figure, in the owned data, the user ID, the information of the NPC owned by the user (for example, NPC ID), and the user owned as the data of the NPC or item owned by the user. Item information (for example, item ID) is associated. The NPC owned by the user is, for example, an NPC captured while the user operates the player character to search the field. It should be noted that several NPCs owned by the user may be set in advance, or may be given at a predetermined timing (for example, a campaign or event performed in connection with a game). In addition, the item owned by the user means, among the items stored in the item data storage unit 133, an item which is set to be owned from the beginning when playing, or an item which is set while the user is playing. It is the acquired item or the like.

The map data storage unit 135 stores map data corresponding to fields in the 3D space of this game. For example, the map data is associated with a map image that represents a field situation in two dimensions (2D), map coordinates, and field coordinates.

The crossing situation data storage unit 136 stores crossing situation data indicating whether or not the player character has already crossed each area in the field. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a data example of the crossing situation data stored in the crossing situation data storage unit 136. In the illustrated crossing situation data, an area ID, map coordinates, a passage flag, a return flag, and a crossed flag are associated with each other. The area ID is identification information of each cell (area) obtained by dividing the map into N rows×M columns. The map coordinates are coordinates for specifying the location and range of each square on the map, and here, the coordinates of the four corners of each square are stored. The map coordinates need only be able to specify the location and range of each square on the map, and values other than the four-sided coordinates (for example, the center coordinates and the range (vertical and horizontal lengths) of each square) are stored. Good.

The passage flag stores information indicating whether or not the player character has passed the square (area). For example, a value indicating “OFF” is stored in the passage flag when the player character has not passed, and a value indicating “OFF” is passed in the case where the player character has passed a square (area) in which the value is stored. It is changed to a value indicating "ON". The return flag stores information indicating whether or not the player character has returned to the hometown. For example, the feedback flag stores a value indicating “OFF” as an initial value. Then, when the player character returns to the hometown, only the return flag of the square (area) for which the passage flag is "ON" is changed to a value indicating "ON". In addition, when the feedback flag is already a value indicating “ON”, the value may not be changed as it is, or may be overwritten with the value indicating “ON”.

The crossed flag stores information indicating whether each square (region) has been crossed by the player character. For example, a value indicating "OFF" (a value indicating that the vehicle has not been traversed) is stored as an initial value in the traversed flag. Then, only the traversed flag of the cell (area) whose passage flag is “ON” and the return flag “ON” is changed to a value indicating “ON” (a value indicating that traversed). In addition, when the crossed-over display flag has already become a value indicating “ON”, the value may not be changed as it is, or may be overwritten with the value indicating “ON”.

It should be noted that some of the squares may be excluded from the squares for which it is determined whether or not they have been crossed. For example, a value indicating “ON” may be stored from the beginning in the traversed flags of some cells, or the traversed flags of some cells may not be set. Some of the cells are, for example, the vicinity of the home base (within a predetermined range from the home base).

The mission data storage unit 137 stores mission data regarding a search mission. The search mission options that the user causes the NPC to perform are generated based on this mission data. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a data example of mission data stored in the mission data storage unit 137. As illustrated, the mission data is associated with a mission ID (identification information for identifying a search mission), a goal type, a goal, a necessary combat, a required survival, a destination, a route, and the like. The purpose type is a purpose type of this search mission, and is, for example, “material collection”, “plant collection”, “parts collection”, “resource collection”, “facility destruction”, or the like. The target object is a target for the purpose of this search mission, and for example, in the case of the “material collection” mission, the name of the material (item) to be collected is stored. The required combat is a measure of the required combat value expected in this search mission. The required survival is a measure of the required survival value expected in this exploration mission. The destination stores the field coordinates (3D space coordinates) of the destination of this search mission and the map coordinates corresponding to the field coordinates. The route stores field coordinates (3D space coordinates) indicating a route from the home base to the destination of the search mission and map coordinates corresponding to the field coordinates.

The team formation data storage unit 138 stores team formation data relating to the team formation of NPCs dispatched to a search mission. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a data example of team formation data stored in the team formation data storage unit 138. As shown in the figure, the team formation data includes a team ID (identification information for identifying a team), a team name, an NPC ID, an NPC name, an NPC image (face image of NPC, etc.), and NPC parameters. Is associated with the owned item. In the NPC parameter, a value indicating the ability of the NPC such as fighting power and search suitability, HP, a state of illness or injury, etc. is stored. The owned item is an item owned as a team, and is selected from the items owned by the player character. The settings of these team formation data are updated when the content of the team formation is changed by the user (change of the NPC to which the user belongs or the owned item is changed) or when a new team is created.

Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 110 will be described in detail. The control unit 110 controls the game processing based on the user operation information acquired via the input/output interface 14, and generates a game image output as a video or a game sound output as a sound from the input/output interface 14. For example, the control unit 110 includes an input unit 111, a character control unit 112, a mission setting unit 113, a mission control unit 114, a map display control unit 115, a view image control unit 116, and a display control unit 117. I have it.

The input unit 111 acquires, via the input/output interface 14, operation information (information indicating the operation content of the user) output from the input device 50 based on the operation of the user.

When the user performs an operation relating to the activity of the player character on the input device 50, the character control unit 112 controls the activity of the player character in the field based on the operation information input to the input unit 111. The activity of the player character is a general action of the player character, and is a general term for movement, movement and the like. The movement is an action (motion) associated with an attack, a defense, an action (picking up, discarding, opening, closing, etc.) on an item or an object existing in the field. For example, the character control unit 112 moves the player character in the field based on the user's operation. The character control unit 112 also stores the movement history of the player character in the play data storage unit 134.

The mission setting unit 113 sets a search mission to be performed by the NPC in the field based on the user's operation. For example, the mission setting unit 113 generates search mission options to be displayed on the mission screen (see FIGS. 1 and 4) based on the mission data stored in the mission data storage unit 137. Further, the mission setting unit 113 selects a search mission to be performed by the NPC in the field based on the user's operation on the mission screen, and a map including a destination of the selected mission and a search route from the base to the destination. Generate information and display it on the mission screen.

Further, the mission setting unit 113 selects a search mission to be performed (a team to be dispatched) based on a user operation. For example, the mission setting unit 113 generates a team formation image to be displayed on the team selection screen (see FIG. 5) based on the team formation data stored in the team formation data storage unit 138. Further, the mission setting unit 113 selects a team to be dispatched, a member (NPC) of the team, an owned item, etc. based on the user's operation on the team selection screen.

The mission control unit 114 controls the search mission set by the mission setting unit 113. For example, the mission control unit 114 controls the influence on the execution of the selected search mission based on the destination in the search mission selected by the mission setting unit 113 based on the user's operation and the movement history of the player character. To do. The influence on the execution of the search mission is, for example, the influence on the result of the search mission, the influence on the resources required by the search mission, and the like. Specifically, the impact on the execution of the search mission is the success rate expected when the search mission is executed, the estimated required time (required time) necessary for the execution of the search mission, and the ownership required for the execution of the search mission. It is the influence on the number of items, the result of success or failure when the search mission is executed, and so on. Specifically, the mission control unit 114 performs the search mission depending on whether or not the destination of the search mission and the search route to reach the destination have already been crossed by the player character (whether or not there is an unexploited portion). Control the effects on.

The mission control unit 114 relates to the execution of the search mission based on the movement history of the player character corresponding to both the destination of the search mission and the search route leading to the destination (that is, whether or not the player character has been traversed). The influence may be controlled, or the influence on the execution of the search mission may be controlled based on the movement history of the player character corresponding to either one (that is, whether or not the player character has been traversed). For example, the mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on whether or not only the destination of the search mission has been traversed. Further, the mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on whether or not only the search route to the destination of the search mission has been traversed. Further, the mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the length of the search route in the search mission or the items owned by the team dispatched to the search mission.

Further, the mission control unit 114 determines the difficulty level of the search mission and the search mission based on whether or not the destination or the search route has been traversed, the length of the search route, the items owned by the team dispatched to the search mission, and the like. The information indicating the expected success rate (return success rate) or the estimated required time (required time) required for performing the search mission is generated. Then, the mission control unit 114 assumes the case where the search mission is executed, such as information indicating the expected success rate (return success rate) of the generated search mission, the estimated required time (required time) required to perform the search mission, and the like. The displayed information is displayed via the display control unit 117 (see FIGS. 1 and 4). In addition, the mission control unit 114 executes the processing of the search mission based on the operation of the user, executes the processing of determining the success/failure determination of the search mission (the execution result of the search mission), and the reward giving processing in the case of success. To do. The reward giving process is, for example, in the case of a “material acquisition” search mission, a process of associating the item ID of the acquired material (item) with the user ID and storing it in the proprietary data stored in the play data storage unit 134. Is.

The map display control unit 115 controls the display contents of the map showing the fields. The map is a map for confirming the terrain in the field and the current position of the player character when the player character searches the field, or a mission screen for setting a mission when causing the NPC to perform a search mission. It is a map displayed in (see FIGS. 1 and 4). For example, the map display control unit 115 displays a map with display contents based on the movement history of the player character. More specifically, the map display control unit 115 refers to the crossing situation data stored in the crossing situation data storage unit 136, and refers to the crossing situation data stored in the crossing situation data storage unit 136 for the area in which the player character has already been crossed (the crossed flag is “ON”) Is controlled to be displayed (the map display area R1 in FIGS. 1 and 4), and the field status is not displayed in the area where the player character has not yet traversed (the traversed flag is “OFF”). The display is controlled to be black or the like (the map non-display area R2 in FIGS. 1 and 4).

When the user performs an operation, the visual field image control unit 116 performs an operation based on the field data of the 3D virtual space stored in the virtual space data storage unit 131 and the coordinates (field coordinates) and the direction of the current position of the player character. A field-of-view image that displays the inside of the field is generated.

The display control unit 117, under the control of the mission setting unit 113, the mission control unit 114, or the map display control unit 115, the mission screen (see FIGS. 1, 3, and 4), the team selection screen (FIG. 5, FIG. 6), the mission result screen (see FIG. 7), the mission result detail screen (see FIG. 8), and the like are output via the input/output interface 14 and displayed on the display device 30. Further, the display control unit 117 outputs the visual field image generated by the visual field image control unit 116 via the input/output interface 14 to display it on the display device 30.

[Operation of map display control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the operation of the map display control process in which the control unit 110 of the game device 10 updates the display content of the map based on the state of the player character's crossing will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the map display control process according to this embodiment.

When the play of the game is started, the control unit 110 determines whether or not the operation of moving the player character is performed based on the operation information input to the input unit 111 (step S100). When it is determined that the operation for moving the player character has not been performed (NO), the control unit 110 returns to the process of step S100. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation for moving the player character is performed (YES), the control unit 110 moves the player character based on the operation information (step S102).

Next, the control unit 110 determines whether or not the player character has passed the map non-display area R2 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) due to the above movement (step S104). When it is determined that the map non-display area R2 is passed (YES), the control unit 110 passes the area that has passed in the map non-display area R2 in the crossing situation data stored in the crossing situation data storage unit 136. The flag is changed from a value indicating "OFF" to a value indicating "ON" (step S106). On the other hand, when it is determined that the map non-display area R2 is not passed (NO), the control unit 110 does not change the map display control data.

Next, the control unit 110 determines whether or not the player character has returned to the hometown (step S108). When it is determined that the player character has not returned to the hometown (NO), the control unit 110 returns to the process of step S100. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player character has returned to the hometown (YES), the control unit 110 returns in the area where the passage flag is “ON” in the crossing situation data stored in the crossing situation data storage unit 136. Only the flag is set to a value indicating "ON" (step S110). At this time, if the return flag has already been set to a value indicating “ON” (if the grid is already set in the map display area R1), the value indicating “ON” may be left unchanged. The value indicating “ON” may be overwritten.

Then, the control unit 110 sets the crossed flag to a value indicating "ON" in the area where the passage flag is "ON" and the return flag is "ON" (step S112). Also in this case, when the crossed flag has already been set to a value indicating "ON" (when the cell is already set in the map display region R1), the value indicating "ON" may be left unchanged. However, the value indicating “ON” may be overwritten.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, an operation of the search mission control process executed by the control unit 110 of the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the search mission control process according to this embodiment.

The control unit 110 makes a transition to the mission setting screen (see FIGS. 1 and 4) based on a user operation for starting the setting of the search mission (step S200). When the search mission is provisionally selected based on the user operation on the mission setting screen (step S202), the control unit 110 refers to the mission data (see FIG. 14) of the selected search mission, and determines from the destination and the home base. Map information including a search route to the destination is generated and displayed on the mission screen (step S204). The control unit 110 also determines the values of the “difficulty level”, the “necessary combat”, and the “necessary survival” of the selected search mission based on the movement history (crossing situation) of the player character and the like, and displays them on the mission screen. It is displayed (step S206).

Next, the control unit 110 selects a team, a team member (NPC), and an owned item based on a user operation. The selection regarding the team is performed by, for example, transiting to the team selection screen (see FIG. 5), and when the selection is completed, the screen returns to the mission screen (step S208). Further, the control unit 110 calculates the “combat” and “survival” of the selected team and the “success rate (return success rate)” and displays them on the mission screen (step S210).

Subsequently, the control unit 110 determines whether or not there is a user operation for executing the search mission (step S212). When there is no user operation for executing the search mission and the team selection is performed again (NO), the control unit 110 returns to the process of step S208. On the other hand, when there is a user operation for executing the search mission (YES), the control unit 110 performs the process of the search mission (success/failure determination) (step S214).

Then, the control unit 110 displays the result of the search mission (step S216). For example, the control unit 110 transits to a team selection screen (see FIG. 6) including a display indicating mission success when there is a search team that has returned after a certain time (estimated required time) has elapsed after the start of the search mission. Let Further, when a user operation to select a team for which the search mission is successful is performed, the control unit 110 causes a transition to a mission result screen (see FIG. 7) on which information indicating the items acquired in the search mission is displayed. Further, thereafter, the control unit 110 transits to the mission result detail screen (see FIG. 8) in which the details of the search mission result are displayed.

[Summary of Embodiments]
As described above, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment includes the character control unit 112, the mission setting unit 113, and the mission control unit 114. The character control unit 112 controls the activity of the player character (an example of a specific character) in the field based on the user's operation. The mission setting unit 113 sets a search mission (an example of a mission) to be performed by an NPC (non-player character) in the field. The mission control unit 114 controls the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the destination in the search mission and the activity history of the player character.

As a result, in the game device 10, in a game in which the player character is active in the field in the virtual space by the user's operation, the activity history of the user operating the player character in the field to perform the search mission using the NPC. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game in which the strategy that is highly related to the progress of the game using the player character and the execution of the search mission is improved.

Here, the activity of the player character is a general action of the player character as described above, and is a general term for movement, movement and the like. The activity of the player character is a general action of the player character, and is a general term for movement, movement and the like. The movement is an action (motion) associated with an attack, a defense, an action (picking up, discarding, opening, closing, etc.) on an item or an object existing in the field.

For example, the activity of the player character is the movement of the player character. For example, the character control unit 112 moves the player character in the field based on the user's operation as the activity of the player character (an example of the specific character). Then, the mission control unit 114 controls the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the movement history based on the route traveled by the player character and the destination in the search mission (an example of the mission).

As a result, in the game device 10, in the game in which the player character operates in the field in the virtual space by the user's operation, the movement history of the user operating the player character to move the field causes the search mission using the NPC. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game in which the strategy that is highly related to the progress of the game using the player character and the execution of the search mission is improved. For example, when the user feels that the difficulty of the search mission using NPC is high, the user can operate the player character before performing the search mission to reduce the difficulty of the search mission.

The destination in the search mission may be set in the mission itself, or may be determined by the content of the mission. The case where the destination is set in the mission itself means that the place is specified in the contents of the mission, such as "collect item A in the place of XX". On the other hand, if the destination is determined by the content of the mission, for example, "collect item A", "destroy the weapon warehouse", etc., the location is not specified in the content of the mission. Depending on the destination, the destination is determined to be "a place with item A", "a place with a weapons warehouse", or the like.

In addition, the influence on the execution of the search mission, the expected success rate when performing the search mission, the estimated required time (required time) required to perform the search mission, the number of owned items required to perform the search mission, It is the influence on the success or failure result when the search mission is executed.

The mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the movement history of the player character (an example of the specific character) corresponding to the destination in the search mission (an example of the mission). That is, the mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on whether or not the destination has been traversed regardless of the route to the destination of the search mission.

Accordingly, the game device 10 can influence the execution of the search mission based on whether or not the player character has already crossed the destination in the search mission, so that the game using the player character progresses. It is possible to provide a game having a highly strategic relationship that is highly relevant to the execution of a search mission. For example, the game device 10 can decrease the difficulty level of the search mission when the player character has already crossed the destination in the search mission, and can increase the difficulty level of the search mission when the player character has not crossed the destination. ..

Further, the mission control unit 114 controls the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the movement route of the NPC in the search mission (an example of the mission) and the movement history of the player character (an example of the specific character).

As a result, the game device 10 affects the performance of the search mission based on whether or not the player character has already traversed the search route in the search mission. It is possible to provide a game that has a high degree of strategicity and is highly relevant to the execution of a search mission. For example, the game device 10 lowers the difficulty level of the search mission when the player character has already traversed the search route in the search mission, and increases the difficulty level of the search mission when the player character has not traversed the route. You can

For example, the mission control unit 114 controls the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the length of the search route (an example of the moving route) of the NPC in the search mission (an example of the mission). Thereby, the game device 10 can increase the difficulty level of the search mission, for example, as the search path is longer.

In addition, the mission control unit 114 includes information about items associated with identification information (for example, a user ID) that identifies a user or identification information (for example, a character ID) that identifies a player character (an example of a specific character) (for example, a character ID). , Item ID), the influence on the execution of the search mission (an example of the mission) is controlled.

Thereby, the game device 10 can cause the NPC to perform the search mission by using the item acquired by the user based on the activity of the player character. For example, the game device 10 can increase the success rate of the search mission by using unnecessary items among the items owned by the user. The unnecessary item is, for example, an item that is used up and is no longer used, an item that is left over because a lot of the same items are owned, an item that is no longer used because a better item is acquired. In addition, the user can change the difficulty level of the search mission by using the item, so that the range of strategies of the search mission can be expanded.

In addition, the mission control unit 114 uses the information used to control the influence on the execution of the search mission (an example of the mission), and indicates the assumption about the influence on the execution of the search mission (for example, success rate, necessary Time (estimated required time) and the like are generated, and information indicating the generated assumption is displayed on the display device 30 (an example of a display unit).

Thereby, the game device 10 can enable the user to confirm the success rate of the search mission and the assumption of the required time (estimated required time) before executing the search mission. Further, the user can formulate a strategy such as the team formation of the NPC to be dispatched and the number and type of owned items based on the assumption.

In addition, the mission control unit 114 determines a time (for example, an estimated required time) required to perform a search mission (an example of a mission) based on an activity history of a player character (an example of a specific character). Thereby, the game device 10 can determine the time (estimated required time) required to perform the search mission, based on whether or not the player character has traversed the destination or the search route in the search mission. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game that is highly related to the progress of the game using the player character and the execution of the search mission.

The game device 10 also includes a map display control unit 118 that causes the display device 30 (an example of a display unit) to display a map indicating a field with display contents based on the activity history of the player character (an example of a specific character). Accordingly, the game device 10 can allow the user to easily confirm the information regarding the activity history of the player character.

Specifically, the map display control unit 118 displays a map based on the movement route of the player character (a map whose movement history can be identified). For example, the map display control unit 118 displays a map whose display content indicating the situation in the field is updated. For example, the map display control unit 118 displays the situation in the field in the area that has been traversed on the route (or around the route) on which the player character has moved, and displays the situation in the field that the player character has not yet traversed. Do not display the status in the field (for example, display in black). The map display control unit 118 identifies the movement history by displaying the situation in the field from the beginning regardless of the movement route of the player character, and displaying the movement route separately in different colors. May be possible. As a result, the game device 10 can allow the user to easily confirm the area where the player character has been crossed and the area where the player character has not been crossed.

Further, the map display control unit 118 displays the search route (an example of a moving route) or the destination of the NPC in the search mission (an example of the mission) on the map. Accordingly, the game device 10 can allow the user to confirm the destination and the search route in the search mission on the map of the display content based on the activity history of the player character. For example, the game device 10 can easily confirm whether or not all of the destinations and the search route in the search mission are in the areas that the player character has already crossed, or some or all of them are in the unexploded areas.

In addition, the mission setting unit 113 selects an NPC to perform a search mission (an example of a mission) based on a user operation. As a result, the game device 10 allows the user to select the NPC to perform the search mission, and thus can provide a highly strategic game.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes a design and the like within a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

It should be noted that the specification may be such that there is a transfer device that can be moved in the field without considering the route from the base to a specific place in the field. For example, in the field, there are provided a plurality of transfer devices capable of instantaneously moving the player character and the NPC between the arranged positions without the passage of time, and the mission control unit 114 uses the search mission. The movement route of the NPC in may be the route based on the position of the transfer device. For example, the transfer device is installed at the home base and a specific location set in advance other than the home base. In the search mission, the transfer device closest to the destination of the search mission becomes the starting point of the search instead of the home location.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of a map of the searched route when the transfer device is present in the field. For example, when there is a transfer device, the map information as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed in the central area f12 of the mission screens MG10, MG20 shown in FIG. 1 or 4. In the illustrated example, there are three transfer devices W1, W2, and W3 other than the home base. Although there is no special display in the base ST, there is a transfer device. In the search mission from the base ST to the destination DT, the transfer device W2 closest to the destination DT becomes the search start point. Therefore, the search route RT of this search mission is the route (for example, the shortest route) from the transfer device W2 to the destination DT. Further, since all of the search route RT has not been traversed (inside the map non-display area R2), the footprint mark RTS on the search route RT is displayed in red. On the other hand, the route from the base ST to the transfer device W2 is indicated by a hollow arrow RTW, and this part is excluded from the searched route. Similarly, when returning from the destination DT to the hometown ST, only the route from the destination DT to the transfer device W2 is left, and the route from the transfer device W2 to the hometown ST is excluded from the search route (return route). In this way, when the route from the base ST to the transfer device W2 is excluded from the search route, the search route is shortened accordingly. Therefore, the time required for the search mission is shortened, and the value of "required survival" is also reduced. In addition, the value of the “necessary combat” also decreases according to the situation of the enemy NPC on the excluded route. As a result, even if there is an unexplored portion in the route from the home base ST to the transfer device W2, the influence on the execution of the search mission is excluded. Therefore, the difficulty of the search mission can be reduced by using the transfer device.

Note that part of the map information may be displayed in the area around the transfer device even within the map non-display area R2. In the illustrated example, only the route information is displayed because the transfer device is present in the map non-display area R2. For example, the transfer device has a part that emits light, and due to the influence of the light, a part of the map information is displayed even in the map non-display area R2.

Further, the transfer device may have an activated state and a non-activated state. For example, when the player character is not activated, it cannot move between transfer devices, and when the player character goes to a place where the transfer device is located, the transfer device located there is activated (for example, the activation switch is activated and activated). You may be able to. In this case, if there is no activated transfer device, the transfer device cannot be used, and if there is an activated transfer device, it is closest to the destination DT among the activated transfer devices. The transfer device can be the starting point.

As described above, when a plurality of transfer devices capable of moving the player character and the NPC are provided in the field without lapse of time between the arranged positions, the mission control unit 114 causes the search. The movement route of the NPC in the mission is a route based on the position of the transfer device. Thereby, the game device 10 can reduce the difficulty of the search mission by the user using the transfer device.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mission control unit 114 causes the search mission based on the destination and the movement history of the player character in the search mission (specifically, whether or not the search route has been traversed by the player character). Although the example of controlling the influence on the execution of the above has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mission control unit 114 may perform the search mission based on the destination in the search mission and the presence or absence of a map displaying the situation in the field, or whether the situation in the field is displayed on the map. The influence may be controlled. For example, when the user operates the player character to acquire the map (map item) of each area of the field, the situation in the field may be displayed on the map by the area of the acquired map. In addition, when the user satisfies the achievement condition such as operating the player character to defeat a specific enemy NPC (for example, a boss character), the situation in the field corresponds to the area corresponding to the achievement condition in the map. May be displayed in. In such a case, the mission control unit 114 determines whether or not there is a map in which the situation in the field is displayed or whether the situation in the field is displayed on the map as the activity history of the player character, and searches for the activity history. The impact on the performance of a search mission may be controlled based on the destination in the mission. As a result, in the game device 10, the user operates the player character to acquire a map or defeat an enemy NPC in a game in which the player character operates in a field in the virtual space by the user's operation. Since the history influences the performance of the search mission using the NPC, it is possible to provide a game in which the progress of the game using the player character and the strategy highly relevant to the performance of the search mission are improved. it can.

The mission control unit 114 may control the influence on the execution of the search mission based on the destination in the search mission and whether or not the user pays the charge (or the amount of the paid charge).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player character and the NPC are not only displayed as an object in a form showing the character itself, but also displayed as a card showing a character in the case of a card game, for example. Good. Further, the player character and the NPC are not limited to those that operate their actions in real time with respect to the character, and may take any form as long as they can be moved in the field.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the color of the footprint mark is made different to indicate whether or not the destination or the searched route has been traversed, but the shade, shape, size, presence or absence of display, text information For example, different display modes other than colors may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of a game played in a field in a 3D virtual space has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game played in a field in a 2D virtual space may be used.

In addition, a program for realizing the function of the control unit 110 described above is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded in the recording medium is read by a computer system and executed to form the control unit 110. May be processed. Here, “reading and executing a program recorded in a recording medium on a computer system” includes installing the program in the computer system. The “computer system” mentioned here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Further, the “computer system” may include a plurality of computer devices connected via the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, a network including a communication line such as a dedicated line. The "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided inside or outside accessible from the distribution server to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format executable by the control unit 110. That is, the format stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form executable by the control unit 250. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of programs and downloaded at different timings, and then combined by the control unit 250, or the distribution server that distributes each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, the "computer-readable recording medium" holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or a client when the program is transmitted via a network. It also includes things. Further, the program may be a program for realizing some of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Further, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each of the functions described above may be individually implemented as a processor, or a part or all of the functions may be integrated and implemented as a processor. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. In addition, when a technology for forming an integrated circuit that replaces LSI appears due to the progress of semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit according to the technology may be used.

Further, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 described above may be performed by a device other than the game device 10. For example, some or all of the functions of the control unit 110 may be performed by a server device (not shown) that is communicatively connected to the game device 10.

[Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention is understood as follows, for example. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

(Supplementary Note 1) A game device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a character control unit (112, S102) that controls the activity of a specific character (for example, a player character) in a field based on a user operation. Based on a mission setting unit (113, S202) for setting a mission (for example, a search mission) to be performed by an NPC (non-player character) in the field, and a destination in the mission and an activity history of the specific character, A mission control unit (114, S210) for controlling the influence on the performance of the mission.

According to the configuration of appendix 1, in the game device, in the game in which the specific character is activated by the user's operation in the field in the virtual space, the activity history of the user operating the specific character and operating in the field uses NPC. Since the execution of the mission is affected, it is possible to provide a game in which the progress of the game using the specific character and the highly related strategy with respect to the execution of the mission are improved.

(Supplementary Note 2) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the character control unit performs the identification in the field based on an operation of the user as the activity of the specific character. The character is moved, and the mission control unit controls the influence on the performance of the mission based on the movement history based on the route along which the specific character has moved and the destination.

According to the structure of appendix 2, in the game device, in the game in which the specific character is active in the field in the virtual space by the user's operation, the movement history of the user operating the specific character to move the field uses the NPC. Since the execution of the mission is affected, it is possible to provide a game in which the progress of the game using the specific character and the highly related strategy with respect to the execution of the mission are improved. For example, when the user feels that the mission using the NPC has a high difficulty level, the user can operate a specific character before performing the mission to reduce the mission difficulty level.

(Supplementary Note 3) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the mission control unit includes the presence or absence of a map displaying the destination and the situation in the field, or the map. The influence on the performance of the mission is controlled based on whether or not the situation in the field is displayed on the.

According to the configuration of appendix 3, the game device has an activity history such that the user operates the specific character to obtain a map (map item) in a game in which the specific character is active in the field in the virtual space by the user's operation. However, since it influences the performance of the mission using the NPC, it is possible to provide the game in which the strategy that is highly relevant to the progress of the game using the specific character and the performance of the mission is improved.

(Supplementary Note 4) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the mission control unit performs the mission based on the movement history of the specific character corresponding to the destination. Control performance impact.

According to the configuration of Supplement 4, the game device can influence the performance of the mission based on whether or not the destination of the mission has been traversed by the specific character. It is possible to provide a game in which a strategy highly relevant to the progress of the game and the performance of the mission is improved. For example, the game device can reduce the difficulty level of the mission when the specific character has already crossed the destination in the mission, and can increase the difficulty level of the mission when the specific character has not been crossed.

(Supplementary Note 5) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 2 or Supplementary Note 4, wherein the mission control unit is configured to detect a movement path of the NPC in the mission and the movement history of the specific character. Based on the above, the influence on the performance of the mission is controlled.

According to the configuration of appendix 5, the game device has an effect on the performance of the mission based on whether or not the particular character has already traversed the search route in the mission. It is possible to provide a game in which a strategy highly related to progress and mission execution is improved. For example, the game device can reduce the difficulty level of the mission when the specific character has already traversed the search route in the mission, and can increase the difficulty level of the mission when the specific character has not been traversed.

(Supplementary Note 6) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5, wherein the mission control unit is configured to move the NPC in the mission (for example, a search route). ), the influence on the performance of the mission is controlled.

According to the configuration of appendix 6, the game apparatus can increase the difficulty level of the mission, for example, as the search path is longer.

(Supplementary Note 7) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 5 or Supplementary Note 6, wherein the character of the character is arranged in the field without the passage of time between the arranged positions. A plurality of transfer devices that can move are provided, and the mission control unit sets the movement route of the NPC in the mission as a route based on the position of the transfer device.

According to the configuration of appendix 7, the game device can reduce the difficulty level of the mission by the user using the transfer device.

(Supplementary Note 8) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 7, wherein the mission control unit identifies information for identifying the user (for example, a user ID). Alternatively, the influence on the performance of the mission is controlled based on the information (eg, item ID) about the item associated with the identification information (eg, character ID) for identifying the specific character. Further, the user can change the difficulty level of the mission by using the item, so that the range of mission strategies can be expanded.

According to the configuration of appendix 8, the game device can cause the NPC to perform the mission by using the item acquired by the user based on the activity of the specific character. For example, the game device can increase the success rate of the mission by using unnecessary items among the items owned by the user.

(Supplementary Note 9) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, wherein the mission control unit is used when controlling an influence on performance of the mission. Based on the information, information that indicates an assumption about the influence on the performance of the mission (for example, success rate, required time (estimated required time), etc.) is generated, and the generated information indicating the assumption is displayed on the display unit.

According to the configuration of appendix 9, the game device can allow the user to confirm the success rate of the mission and the assumption of the required time (estimated required time) before executing the mission. Further, the user can formulate a strategy such as the team formation of the NPC to be dispatched and the number and type of owned items based on the assumption.

(Supplementary Note 10) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9, wherein the mission control unit is configured to execute the mission based on the activity history of the specific character. Determine how long it will take to complete.

According to the configuration of appendix 10, the game device determines the time required to perform the mission (estimated required time) based on whether or not the particular character has already traversed the destination or the search route in the mission. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game that is highly related to the progress of the game using the specific character and the execution of the search mission.

(Supplementary Note 11) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10, wherein the map showing the field is displayed on the display unit based on the activity history of the specific character. And a map display control unit for displaying.

According to the configuration of appendix 11, the game device can allow the user to easily confirm the information regarding the activity history of the specific character.

(Supplementary Note 12) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Supplementary Note 11, wherein the map display control unit displays the movement route of the NPC in the mission or the destination in the map. ..

According to the configuration of appendix 12, the game device can allow the user to check the destination and the search route in the mission on the map of the display content based on the activity history of the specific character. For example, the game device can easily confirm whether all of the destinations and the search route in the mission are in the area where the specific character has been traversed, or whether a part or all of them are in the untraversed area.

(Supplementary Note 13) One aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 12, wherein the mission setting unit causes the mission to be performed based on an operation by the user. Select NPC.

According to the configuration of appendix 13, the game device allows the user to select the NPC to perform the mission, so that it is possible to provide a highly strategic game.

(Supplementary Note 14) One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 13.

According to the configuration of appendix 14, in the game in which the specific character is activated by the user's operation in the field in the virtual space, the program is the mission history in which the user operates the specific character and is active in the field. Since the execution of the game is influenced, it is possible to provide a game in which the progress of the game using a specific character and the highly relevant strategy of the mission are improved.

1 game system, 10 game device, 11 CPU, 12 communication unit, 13 storage unit, 14 input/output interface, 30 display device, 50 input device, 110 control unit, 111 input unit, 112 character control unit, 113 mission setting unit, 114 mission control unit, 115 map display control unit, 116 view image control unit, 117 display control unit, 131 virtual space data storage unit, 132 character data storage unit, 133 item data storage unit, 134 play data storage unit, 135 map data Storage unit, 136 Crossing situation data storage unit, 137 Mission data storage unit, 138 Team formation data storage unit

Claims (13)

A character control unit that controls the activity of a specific character in the field based on the user's operation,
A mission setting section for setting a mission to be performed by an NPC (non-player character) in the field;
A mission control unit that controls the influence on the performance of the mission based on a destination in the mission and an activity history regarding the movement of the specific character to the destination;
A game device provided with. The character control unit
As the activity of the specific character, moving the specific character in the field based on the operation of the user,
The mission control unit is
And with the activity history movement history based on the path in which the specific character has moved, the based on the destination and the activity history, and controls the effects related to performance of the transmission,
The game device according to claim 1. The mission control unit is
The movement history of the specific character corresponding to the destination is used as the activity history, and the influence on the performance of the mission is controlled.
The game device according to claim 2. The mission control unit is
Controlling the influence on the performance of the mission, using the movement history of the specific character corresponding to the movement route of the NPC to the destination as the activity history.
The game device according to claim 2 or 3 . The mission control unit is
Controlling the influence on the performance of the mission based on the length of the movement path of the NPC to the destination,
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . In the field, there are provided a plurality of transfer devices capable of moving the character between the arranged positions without the passage of time,
The mission control unit is
The movement route of the NPC to the destination is a route based on the position of the transfer device,
The game device according to claim 4 or 5 . The mission control unit is
Controlling the influence on the performance of the mission based on the identification information for identifying the user or the information related to the item associated with the identification information for identifying the specific character;
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . The mission control unit is
Generating information indicating an assumption about the influence related to the performance of the mission based on information used when controlling the influence related to the performance of the mission, and displaying the generated information indicating the assumption on the display unit;
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . The mission control unit is
Based on the activity history of the particular character, to determine the time required for execution of the transmission,
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . A map display control unit for displaying a map showing the field on the display unit with display contents based on the activity history of the specific character,
Game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprising a. The map display control unit,
Displaying the movement route of the NPC or the destination in the mission in the map,
The game device according to claim 10 . The mission setting unit,
Selecting an NPC to perform the mission based on the operation of the user,
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 . A program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 .

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