JP7329764B2 - Game program, information processing system, information processing device, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, an information processing system, an information processing device, and an information processing method.

Conventionally, there are games in which a character moves and progresses in units of divisions set in a field of virtual space (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

“Fire Emblem Echoes”, [online], Nintendo Co., Ltd., [searched May 28, 2018], Internet <URL: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/ajjj/system/index.html >

However, in the conventional technology described above, it is not possible to view the virtual space from various viewpoints, and there is room for improvement in increasing the degree of freedom of viewpoints while maintaining the operability of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game program or the like that can increase the degree of freedom of the viewpoint while maintaining the operability of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

A game program of the present invention is a game program executed by a computer of an information processing apparatus, and causes the computer to function as operation object control means, virtual camera control means, map image generation means, and game image generation means. The operation target control means controls the operation target object on the field in the three-dimensional virtual space based on the operation input. The virtual camera control means controls at least the orientation of the virtual camera within the virtual space based on the operation input. A map image generating means generates a map image representing at least a partial range of the field. A game image generating means generates a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image. The operation target control means moves the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field based on the operation input. The map image generating means rotates the image representing the field according to the change in the direction of the virtual camera so that the upward direction of the map image when the map image is displayed is the direction of the virtual camera. corresponding to the direction along the field of . Further, the map image generation means generates an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of sections. and generating the map image.

According to the above, in a game in which the object to be operated moves on the field in the virtual space in units of sections, the user can proceed with the game while at least viewing the map image, and can change the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space. You can view the virtual space from various angles by changing it. In addition, since a game image including an image of a virtual space based on a virtual camera and a map image is generated, there is no need to switch to one or the other, and the game can proceed smoothly.

The game program may further cause the computer to function as instruction means for indicating a section to which the operation target object is to be moved within the movable range based on the operation input. The operation target control means may move the operation target object to the designated destination section when an operation input for confirming the designated section as the movement destination is performed. The map image generating means further includes, when the destination section is indicated, a route image indicating a route from the section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the indicated section. A map image may be generated.

According to the above, since the route from before the movement to the destination is displayed on the map image, the user can easily recognize the positional relationship of the operation target object before and after the movement from the map image.

The map image generating means moves the range of the field included in the map image in accordance with the movement of the virtual camera, and moves the map so that the image representing the field within the field of view of the virtual camera is included. An image may be generated.

According to the above, even if the virtual camera moves, the range of the field included in the field of view of the virtual camera can be displayed in the map image.

Based on the direction input included in the operation input, the game program directs a command within the virtual space in a direction on the field corresponding to the input direction for the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera or the map image. The computer may further function as pointing position moving means for moving the position. The virtual camera control means may move the virtual camera according to the designated position. The map image generating means may generate the map image such that the section indicated by the indicated position is arranged in the center of the map image.

According to the above, since the image of the virtual space and the map image are linked, the user can move the indicated position regardless of which image is viewed. In addition, the virtual camera also moves according to the indicated position, and the indicated section is arranged in the center of the map image, so that it is possible to easily grasp the situation of the field centered on the indicated position.

The game program selects the character object placed in the designated section as the operation target object when a determination instruction is given based on the operation input when the character object is placed in the designated section. The computer may further function as operation target selection means. The operation target control means may move the selected character object in units of predetermined divisions set in the field. The map image generation means generates an image representing the field, an image representing the selected character object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the character object regarding movement in units of the section. You may generate the said map image containing.

According to the above, the character object can be moved as the operation target object by moving the pointing position and giving the determination instruction, and the map image shows the image representing the character object and the image showing the movement range of the character object. can include

The virtual camera control means may perform zoom control of the virtual camera based on the operation input. The operation target control means changes the aspect of the operation target object in accordance with the zoom control, and configures the aspect of the operation target object from a plurality of objects when the degree of zoom is higher than a predetermined zoom degree. You may change it to the aspect to be done.

According to the above, it is possible to improve the appearance by changing the mode of the operation target object to a mode composed of a plurality of objects (group display mode). In addition, when the virtual space image is displayed in a group display mode, it may be difficult to distinguish it from other adjacent groups. You can progress the game.

The virtual camera control means may perform zoom control of the virtual camera based on the operation input. The game image generating means may switch display/non-display of the map image according to the zoom control, and may hide the map image when the zoom degree is lower than a predetermined zoom degree.

According to the above, when the zoom degree is low, the map image is hidden. Therefore, for example, using the entire screen, it is possible to show the user a relatively wide range with an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera. . Conversely, when the zoom degree is high, the map image is displayed. Therefore, even if a relatively narrow range is displayed by the image of the virtual space, the user can see the wide range with the map image.

The game image generating means may display an image indicating the movable range in the image of the virtual space when the map image is not displayed.

According to the above, even when the map image is hidden, the image showing the movable range of the operation target object can be displayed.

The game program calculates the movable range based on a movable amount indicating the number of sections that can be moved at one time, which is set for the operation target object, and a movement consumption amount set for each section of the field. The computer may further function as movement range calculation means.

According to the above, the movement consumption amount can be set for each section, and the movable range can be calculated based on the movement consumption amount. For example, by setting a section with a large amount of movement consumption and a section with a small amount of movement consumption, it is possible to change the movable range, increase the strategic nature of the game, and improve the interest.

The operation target control means may cause an enemy object in the virtual space specified based on the operation input to perform an attack action of attacking the operation target object after the operation target moves. The map image generating means may generate the map image including an image indicating the movable range and an image indicating the attackable range of the operation target object.

According to the above, the attackable range can be displayed on the map image in addition to the movable range.

The map image generating means may calculate an attackable range of an enemy object in the virtual space, and generate the map image further including an image showing the attackable range of the enemy object.

According to the above, the attackable range of the enemy object can be displayed on the map image.

The image representing the operation target object may include an icon image representing the operation target object and indicating its type, and a parameter image representing a physical strength parameter of the operation target object. The map image generating means may generate the map image further including an icon image indicating the type of the enemy object and a parameter image indicating a physical strength parameter of the enemy object.

According to the above, by viewing the map image, the user can know the type and physical strength parameter of the object to be operated and the type and physical strength parameter of the enemy object, and can proceed with the game based on this information.

The game program may further cause the computer to function as instruction means for instructing a destination section of the operation target object within the movable range based on the operation input. The operation target control means may move the operation target object to the designated destination section. Further, the game program indicates, in the virtual space, a range object indicating the movable range, and a route from a section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the indicated destination section. The computer may further function as information placement means for placing route objects.

According to the above, since the range object and the path object are arranged in the virtual space, if these objects are within the field of view of the virtual camera, the user can see the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera, and the object to be operated. Since the movable range of the object can be known and the route to the destination is also displayed, the positional relationship before and after the movement can be easily recognized.

The information placement means may further place an information object indicating information of the operation target object in the virtual space.

According to the above, when the information object is within the field of view of the virtual camera, the information of the operation target object can be displayed in the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera.

The game program may further cause the computer to function as selection means for selecting the operation target object based on the operation input. The operation target control means moves the operation target object selected by the selection means to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the operation input before a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. a first movement means, and a second movement means for confirming movement of the operation target object to a section in which the operation target object moved by the first movement means is located when the confirmation operation is performed. may contain. The map image generating means, while the operation target object is moved by the first moving means, moves the first moving means from a section according to the position of the operation target object before being moved by the first moving means. The map image may be generated further including a route image showing a route to the section corresponding to the position of the operation target object while being moved by the .

According to the above, while the operation target object is moved by the first moving means (until the confirmation operation is performed), the operation target object can be freely moved within the virtual space. Even if the object to be manipulated moves freely in the virtual space, the route image showing the position of the object to be manipulated before and after movement is displayed on the map image. The user can recognize what is being done.

The first moving means may move the operation target object to a position before being moved by the first moving means when a cancel operation for canceling movement is performed.

According to the above, the operation target object moved by the first moving means can be returned to the position before movement by the cancel operation.

The operation target object may include a first character and a second character. The first moving means moves the first character to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the operation input, and moves the first character according to the movement of the first character. The second character may be moved so as to follow the character of .

According to the above, the second character can follow the first character, and the user can efficiently move the operation target object including the first character and the second character.

The operation target object may include a first character and a second character. The game program further causes the computer to function as operation target object display control means for displaying the first character larger than the second character when the operation target object is selected by the selection means. may

According to the above, since the first character is displayed larger than the second character, the user can be made to recognize that the operation target object is selected.

Further, another embodiment may be an information processing system that executes the game program, an information processing apparatus, or an information processing method.

According to the present invention, in a game in which an object to be operated moves on a field in a virtual space in units of sections, the game can be progressed using at least a map image while changing the orientation of the virtual camera.

The figure which shows an example of the game system 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on the display screen 12 when the game of the present embodiment is played; An enlarged view of the map image 80 of FIG. Enlarged view of player character icon 86 FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a game image after moving the cursor 70 in the right direction of the screen from the state of FIG. 2; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the range of the map image before and after movement of the cursor 70; A diagram showing an example of a game image displayed when the player character 50 is selected by aligning the cursor 70 with the position of the player character 50. A diagram showing an example of a user interface that displays information about each character A diagram showing how the orientation of the virtual camera VC changes. A diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is at the position P2 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining generation of a map image 80 when the virtual camera VC changes from position P1 to position P2; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is at position P3 shown in FIG. 9; FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the cursor 70 is moved in the state shown in FIG. 7; A diagram showing an example of how the player character 50 moves in the virtual space according to the player's movement operation when the player character 50 is selected. A diagram showing an example of an image when the decision button for confirming movement or attack is pressed when the image shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is zoomed out at the position of the virtual camera VC shown in FIG. 7; FIG. 4 shows an example of data stored in the memory of main unit 2; Flowchart showing an example of game processing performed in main unit 2 Flowchart showing details of map image generation processing in step S105 in FIG.

A game system 1 (an example of an information processing system) according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a game system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the game system 1 includes a main device 2 , a left controller 3 , a right controller 4 , and a display device including a display screen 12 . Note that the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 may be detachable from the main unit 2 .

The left controller 3 is a controller operated by the user's left hand. The left controller 3 includes a plurality of operation buttons 31 and an analog stick 32 as a directional input section. Also, the right controller 4 is a controller operated by the user's right hand. The right controller 4 includes a plurality of operation buttons 41 and an analog stick 42 as a directional input section.

The main unit 2 performs game processing, which will be described later, based on the operation performed with the left controller 3 or the right controller 4, and displays an image according to the result of the game processing on the display screen 12. FIG. Although not shown, the main unit 2 includes a CPU that executes a game program described later, a GPU, a memory, a storage device (eg, non-volatile memory), and a slot for inserting an external storage medium. . A game program is stored in a storage device built into the main unit 2 or an external storage medium.

It should be noted that FIG. 1 is merely an example of hardware for executing the game of this embodiment described below. The game of this embodiment may be executed on any other information processing device. For example, the information processing device may execute game processing and display a game image according to the result of the game processing on an external display device (for example, a television receiver). Also, the game of the present embodiment may be executed on, for example, a stationary or portable game device, a personal computer, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or the like. Also, the game of this embodiment may be executed in a system in which a terminal and a server are connected via a network (for example, the Internet).

(game description)
The game of this embodiment will be described below. When the game of this embodiment is executed, a three-dimensional virtual space represented by an XYZ orthogonal coordinate system is defined inside the main device 2 . A field (such as the ground) is set in the virtual space, and a player character operated by the user, an enemy character controlled by the game system 1, and other various objects are arranged on the field. A virtual camera VC (see FIG. 9) is set in the virtual space.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on the display screen 12 when the game of this embodiment is played.

As shown in FIG. 2, an image 100 of a virtual space based on the virtual camera VC is displayed in the center of the display screen 12 (an area other than the lower right map image 80). A virtual space image 100 is an image of a three-dimensional virtual space viewed from a virtual camera VC, and is a stereoscopic and realistic image. A player character 50 operated by a user and an enemy character 60 controlled by the game system 1 are displayed in a virtual space image 100 .

The game of the present embodiment is a game in which a player's army including a player character 50 and an enemy army including an enemy character 60 move and fight on a field in a virtual space. A field in the virtual space is separated by a plurality of partitions (grids). One section is, for example, a virtually set 10m square square. The player character 50 and the enemy character 60 move on the field in units of grids.

A plurality of soldier characters 51 are arranged around the player character 50 . A player character 50 and a plurality of soldier characters 51 form one small group and are arranged in one section. A player character 50 is a leader of a small group, and a plurality of soldier characters 51 are characters accompanying the leader. The player character 50 and the plurality of soldier characters 51 move on the field and attack enemy characters as a small group. Therefore, hereinafter, a small group including the player character 50 may be referred to as "player character 50". Also, when only the player character 50 who is the leader of the small group including the characters 50 and 51 is indicated, it may be described as "player character 50 (leader)". Similarly, a plurality of soldier characters 61 are arranged around the enemy character 60 . An enemy character 60 and a plurality of soldier characters 61 form one small group and are arranged in one section. The enemy character 60 and the plurality of soldier characters 61 move on the field and attack the player character as a small group. Therefore, hereinafter, a small group including the enemy character 60 will be referred to as "enemy character 60".

In the virtual space, a plurality of player characters (small group) are arranged in addition to the player character 50 (small group) as the own army. Similarly, in the virtual space, a plurality of enemy characters (small group) are arranged in addition to the enemy character 50 (small group) as enemy forces. The user moves a plurality of player characters (small group) including the player character 50 on the field of the virtual space and attacks the enemy characters, thereby aiming to suppress the enemy forces. In this embodiment, the game progresses by alternately repeating a turn operated by the user and a turn operated by the enemy. The user can move one or more player characters or cause the player characters to attack in one user turn.

Also, in the game of this embodiment, a plurality of fields are prepared, and the player's army and the enemy army fight in one of the plurality of fields. For example, one type of field is a grassy field with tree and rock objects, and another is a volcanic field with intermittent lava flows. The field may be composed of a flat surface, a curved surface, an uneven surface, or the like. The field is arranged, for example, on the XZ plane set in virtual space. Therefore, the position on the field in the virtual space can be represented by coordinate values of the X-axis and Z-axis in the XYZ coordinate system.

In FIG. 2, a meadow field is shown. As shown in FIG. 2, various objects are arranged on the field of the virtual space. For example, a forest object 65 and a rock object 66 (see FIG. 7) are arranged. The forest object 65 is an object that makes it more difficult for the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 to move than usual. That is, when selecting the movement path of the player character 50, if the path passing through the forest object 65 is selected, the distance that the player character can move becomes shorter than usual. Also, in the virtual space, an object (for example, the rock object 66 in FIG. 7) through which the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 cannot pass is placed.

In addition to the player character 50 and the enemy character 60, a cursor 70 is also displayed on the display screen 12, as shown in FIG. A cursor 70 is an indication object for the user to indicate a position or object in the virtual space. The cursor 70 is placed, for example, at a predetermined distance in the upward direction (Y-axis direction) of the virtual space from the indicated position on the field indicated by the cursor 70 .

A rectangular map image 80 is displayed in the lower right area of the display screen 12 . The map image 80 is an image representing at least a partial range of the field in the virtual space, and is an image showing a map of the field in the virtual space. The map image 80 is an image representing a wide range of the field including peripheral ranges not included in the field of view of the virtual camera VC. There are various methods for drawing the map image 80. For example, by arranging the map image 80 as a planar object in the virtual space, it can be drawn together with the virtual space image 100 by three-dimensional image processing. Also, the map image 80 as a two-dimensional image can be superimposed and overwritten on the image 100 in the virtual space. Either method may be used, but in the following description, the area other than the map image 80 will be referred to as the virtual space image 100 for convenience. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the presence or absence of the map image 80 is not considered in the explanation of the virtual space. Details of the map image 80 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the map image 80 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, map image 80 includes image 81 representing at least a portion of a field in virtual space. In this embodiment, field images representing the fields of the virtual space are stored in advance corresponding to each of the plurality of fields. For example, a field image representing the entire grassland field and a field image representing the entire volcanic zone field are stored. A field image is, for example, a planar image that looks down on the entire field from right above the virtual space, and is an image that simplifies the field in the virtual space. Field images include images representing each object placed in the field of virtual space. A position in the field image corresponds to a position in the field of the virtual space, and the position in the field image can be represented by coordinate values of the X-axis and Z-axis. For convenience, the coordinate system on the field in the virtual space and the coordinate system on the field image can be the same. , is also drawn at a predetermined position (X, Z) on the field image.

An image 81 in FIG. 3 is an image obtained by cutting out a portion of a field image representing the entire grassland field. Specifically, the image 81 is an image that is tinged with a color (for example, green) representing grassland as a whole, and includes a forest icon 82 representing the forest object 65 and a rock icon 83 representing the rock object 66 (see FIG. 7). is an image containing

The map image 80 also includes a plurality of partition images 85 (a plurality of vertical and horizontal dashed lines in the map image 80) indicating the boundaries of the partitions set in the field. separated. A block image 85 is drawn in the pre-stored field image, and the map image 80 is generated by extracting a portion of the field image including the block image 85 in a shape suitable for display. Note that the map image 80 may be generated by superimposing the block image 85 on the field image after the block image 85 is not drawn in the field image data.

The map image 80 also includes a player character icon 86 representing the player character 50 and an enemy character icon 87 representing the enemy character 60 . The player character icon 86 is arranged in a section corresponding to the position of the player character 50 on the field in virtual space. Also, the enemy character icon 87 is arranged in a section corresponding to the position of the enemy character 60 on the field of the virtual space. The player character icon 86 and the enemy character icon 87 are represented in different colors. For example, the player character icon 86 is displayed in blue, which indicates the color of the user's army, and the enemy character icon 87 is displayed in red, which indicates the color of the enemy's army.

In addition, in the game of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of characters (small groups) are prepared as player characters and enemy characters, and characteristics differ depending on the types of characters (small groups). For example, there are characters with a relatively narrow movement range and high attack power, characters with a narrow movement range but a wide attack range, characters with high attack power, and characters with high defense power. Icons are prepared corresponding to the types of characters, and the map image 80 displays icons corresponding to the types of characters. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the player character 50 is a character who wields a sword, so a sword is drawn inside the player character icon 86 . Also, since the enemy character 60 is a character that uses a bow, a bow is drawn inside the enemy character icon 87 .

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the player character icon 86. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the player character icon 86 is added with a physical strength display image 86a. The physical strength display image 86 a indicates the current physical strength parameter value of the player character 50 . When the player character 50 is attacked by the enemy character 60, the physical strength parameter of the player character 50 decreases, and when the physical strength parameter becomes "0", the player character 50 is defeated. A physical strength display image indicating the physical strength parameter of the enemy character 60 is also added to the enemy character icon 87 . Similar physical strength display images are added to icons representing other characters.

In the following drawings, the display of the physical strength display image may be omitted from the map image 80 for the sake of simplification.

Returning to FIG. 3, map image 80 includes a cursor icon 84 indicating the position of cursor 70 . A cursor icon 84 is an icon that indicates the position of the cursor 70 in the virtual space. Specifically, the cursor icon 84 is arranged in a section corresponding to the indicated position of the cursor 70 on the field of the virtual space. For example, in FIG. 2, the pointing position of the cursor 70 is located in the section diagonally forward right of the section of the player character 50, so the cursor icon 84 is located in the section diagonally upper right of the player character icon 86. .

Here, movement of the cursor 70 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a game image after the cursor 70 is moved rightward on the screen from the state shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the cursor 70 moves in the virtual space in response to a direction input operation (for example, an operation of tilting the analog stick 32) by the user so that the input direction corresponds to the direction on the display screen. Icon 84 moves relative to the field image. For example, the left-right direction of the analog stick 32 corresponds to the left-right direction on the screen, that is, the direction in the virtual space corresponding to the left-right direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space and the left-right direction of the map image 80 . The upward direction of the analog stick 32 corresponds to the depth direction of the virtual space and the upward direction of the map image 80 . It is intuitive that the upward direction of the directional input operation is typically defined as upward or backward from the way the controller is held. As the direction in the virtual space corresponding to , the depth direction on the field is the direction in the virtual space corresponding to the upward input. As the cursor 70 moves, the virtual camera VC also moves. For example, the virtual camera VC is controlled so that the gaze point of the virtual camera VC matches the indicated position of the cursor 70 (or is in the vicinity of the indicated position). In other words, the virtual camera VC is controlled such that the cursor 70 is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen 12 .

For example, when the right direction of the analog stick 32 is input from the state shown in FIG. 2, the cursor 70 and the virtual camera VC move rightward as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the virtual space image 100, the enemy character 60 and the player character 50 move to the left of the screen and are no longer displayed, and the forest object 65 is displayed substantially in the center of the screen in the horizontal direction.

The range of field images included in the map image 80 also changes according to the movement of the cursor 70 (virtual camera VC). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the range of the map image before and after the cursor 70 is moved.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the pointing position of the cursor 70 is the position (x0, z0), a predetermined quadrangular region centered at the position (x0, z0) in the field image (thick broken line portion in FIG. 6) is A part of the extracted field image is displayed as a map image 80 on the display screen 12 (see FIG. 2).

Here, when the user inputs the right direction, the pointing position of the cursor 70 moves to (x1, z1). A predetermined area centered on the moved designated position (x1, z1) is cut, and a portion of the cut field image is displayed on the display screen 12 as a map image 80 (see FIG. 5). A cursor icon 84 is arranged in a section corresponding to the indicated position of the cursor 70 . That is, the range of fields included in the map image 80 is moved so that the cursor icon 84 is positioned at the center of the map image 80 .

In this way, the range of fields included in the map image 80 is moved according to the movement of the cursor 70 (virtual camera VC), and the map image is generated so as to include the fields within the field of view of the virtual camera VC. .

The cursor 70 also moves within the same section in the virtual space. That is, the cursor 70 can move to any position in the virtual space. On the other hand, since the cursor icon 84 of the map image 80 moves in units of sections, even if the cursor 70 moves within the virtual space, if the movement is within the same section, the cursor icon 84 of the map image 80 does not move. Here, the pointed position of the cursor 70 coincides with the center of the map image 80 . Therefore, for example, when the cursor 70 moves rightward within the same section, the outer frame of the map image 80 moves slightly rightward. That is, the range of fields included in the map image 80 is slightly shifted to the right. Even in this case, since the cursor 70 is in the same section before and after the movement, the section indicated by the cursor icon 84 of the map image 80 does not change.

It should be noted that the cursor 70 in the virtual space may also move in units of partitions. Also, the pointing position of the cursor 70 in the virtual space and the center of the map image 80 do not necessarily have to match.

In addition, the field of the virtual space has an end, and the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 are configured so that they cannot move past the end of the field. In this case, the center of the map image 80 does not have to coincide with the indicated position of the cursor 70 when the cursor 70 exists near the end. For example, the center position of the map image 80 may be appropriately adjusted so that the range in which the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 can move is displayed near the center of the map image 80 .

(Display of movable range using map image)
Next, display of the movable range of the player character 50 using a map image will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed when the player character 50 is selected by aligning the cursor 70 with the position of the player character 50 .

As shown in FIG. 7 , when the cursor 70 is positioned at the player character 50 , a plurality of movable range images 88 indicating the movable range of the player character 50 are displayed on the map image 80 . The movable range image 88 indicates that the player character 50 can move to that section. The player character 50 can move only once in one turn. The player character 50 can move to any partition within the movable range indicated by the movable range image 88, but cannot move outside the movable range. Therefore, when the user wants to move the player character 50 outside the movable range indicated by the movable range image 88, the user moves the player character 50 in this turn and further moves the player character 50 in the next turn. There is a need.

The movable range of the player character 50 is determined according to the type of the player character 50 . For example, the movable range of the player character riding a horse may be wider than the movable range of the player character 50 on foot.

Also, the movable range of the player character 50 may be determined by the parameters of the player character 50 . For example, the movable range of the player character 50 may be determined by a movement force parameter. The moving force parameter is a parameter representing the amount that the player character 50 can move at once. Each section on the field has a movement consumption amount that it consumes when it moves. For example, when the player character 50 moves to a section in which the forest object 65 is arranged, the movement force parameter of the player character 50 is reduced by the amount of movement consumption set for that section. Also, the amount of movement consumption determined for the forest object 65 is set to be larger than that for flat land. Furthermore, it cannot move to a section in which the enemy character 60 is arranged or a section in which an impenetrable terrain is arranged. The movable range of the player character 50 is calculated based on the current movement force parameter of the player character 50, the amount of movement consumption set for each zone, and whether or not each zone can be entered. Then, a movable range image 88 is displayed in the calculated movable range.

In FIG. 7, a movable range image 88 is displayed in a substantially diamond-shaped range centered on the player character icon 86 . Here, a rock icon 83 is arranged in the third segment on the left side of the player character icon 86 . Since the player character 50 cannot move to the section where the rock icon 83 is arranged, the movable range image 88 is not displayed in the section where the rock icon 83 is arranged.

In addition, an attackable range image 89 indicating the attackable range of the player character 50 is displayed in a section around the movable range image 88 . The attackable range image 89 is an image showing a range in which the player character 50 cannot move but can attack. In the map image 80 of FIG. 7 , an attackable range image 89 is displayed in the section where the enemy character icon 87 is located, so the player character 50 can attack the enemy character 60 . Note that the possible attack range differs depending on the type of character. In the case of a character that can attack the adjacent section, an attackable range image 89 is displayed in a section adjacent to the movable range image 88 . In the case of a character that can attack a distant section, the attackable range image 89 is displayed in a wider range.

Also, an image of a section where the enemy character 60 can attack during the enemy's turn may be further displayed. For all or the specified enemy characters 60, based on the movement parameters, the terrain, the other characters arranged, the attack range, etc., all the sections that can be attacked by one action are calculated, and the calculated all can be displayed on the map image 80 as a dangerous area. However, considering that the map becomes difficult to see when the range is wide, the danger range image may be displayed only when the user instructs to display it. By displaying the danger range image in this manner, when the user moves the player character 50, the user can move the player character 50 to a position where it will not be attacked in the enemy's turn, or move it to a position where it will be attacked in an advantageous state. easier to think about.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a range object 71 indicating the movable range of the player character 50 is displayed in the virtual space image 100 . A range object 71 indicates a range in which the player character 50 can move, and is placed on the field of the virtual space. A range object 71 corresponds to the outer edge of a movable range formed by a plurality of movable range images 88 in the map image 80 . In the image 100 of the virtual space, an image indicating the attackable range may be displayed in addition to the range object 71 indicating the movable range.

Here, the movable range image 88 and the attackable range image 89 in the map image 80 are displayed when the cursor 70 moves to the position of the player character 50 (that is, when the cursor 70 enters the section where the player character 50 is positioned). ) is displayed. On the other hand, the range object 71 in the virtual space image 100 is displayed when the user presses the selection button (for example, the operation button 41) when the cursor 70 is at the position of the player character 50. FIG.

Note that the range object 71 in the virtual space image 100 may also be displayed when the cursor 70 enters the section where the player character 50 is positioned. Alternatively, the movable range image 88 and the attackable range image 89 in the map image 80 may be displayed when the cursor 70 is in the section where the player character 50 is located and the selection button is pressed. .

In the map image 80, in addition to the movable range and the attackable range of the player character 50, a movable range image 88 indicating the movable range of the enemy character 60 and an attackable range indicating the attackable range of the enemy character 60 are displayed. A range image 89 may be displayed. Similarly, in the image 100 of the virtual space, an image showing the movable range of the enemy character 60 and an image showing the attackable range of the enemy character 60 may be displayed.

Also, the image of the range object 71 in the virtual space image 100 is not the line image shown in FIG. ). The same applies to the image showing the attackable range in the image 100 of the virtual space.

When the user presses the selection button (for example, the operation button 41) when the cursor 70 is positioned at the player character 50, the player character 50 (leader) is displayed relatively large in the virtual space image 100. be done. For example, when the player selects the player character 50 using the cursor 70 (when the select button is pressed), the multiple soldier characters 51 are reduced. That is, before the player selects the player character 50 using the cursor 70, the player character 50 (leader) and the plurality of soldier characters 51 are approximately the same size, or the player character 50 (leader) is slightly larger. When the player selects the player character 50 using the cursor 70 , the multiple soldier characters 51 are reduced and the player character 50 (leader) is displayed larger than the multiple soldier characters 51 . In other words, the difference in size between the player character 50 (leader) when the player character 50 is selected and the plurality of soldier characters 51 is the same as the player character 50 (leader) when the player character 50 is not selected. It is larger than the size difference with the plurality of soldier characters 51 . Note that when the player selects the player character 50 using the cursor 70 , the player character 50 (leader) may be enlarged instead of reducing the plurality of soldier characters 51 . By displaying the player character 50 (leader) larger than the plurality of soldier characters 51 when the player character 50 is selected, the player can easily recognize that the player character 50 is selected. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the virtual space image 100 and the map image 80 are displayed, the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is the first direction in which the field of the virtual space is obliquely viewed from above, and the A second orientation in which the field is viewed from the side. For example, the first direction may be the direction in which the viewing direction of the virtual camera VC is 45 degrees with respect to the field. Also, the second direction may be a direction in which the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is 10 to 20 degrees with respect to the field. When the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is the first direction, the player character 50 (leader) is larger than the plurality of soldier characters 51 . On the other hand, when the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is the second direction, the player character 50 (leader) is larger than the plurality of soldier characters 51, but the difference in size is that the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is the first. is smaller than in the direction of . This makes it easier for the player to recognize the leader character when looking down on the field.

Here, in the virtual space, an information object indicating information on the name of each character, physical strength parameters, and the like is arranged. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an information object indicating information about each character.

As shown in FIG. 8, near the player character 50, an information object 72 displaying information about the player character 50 is arranged. The information object 72 is an object arranged in the virtual space. When the information object 72 is included in the field of view of the virtual camera VC, the information object 72 is displayed in the virtual space image 100 based on the virtual camera VC. The information object 72 includes the name of the player character 50 , an image indicating the type of the player character 50 (same image as the player character icon 86 ), and a physical strength display image 73 . The physical strength display image 73 is an image displaying the physical strength parameter of the player character 50 . Information object 72 may also contain information about other parameters in addition to these.

An information object 74 representing information about the enemy character 60 is also arranged near the enemy character 60 . The information object 74 includes the name of the enemy character 60 , an image indicating the type of the enemy character 60 (same image as the enemy character icon 87 ), and a physical strength display image 75 . The physical strength display image 75 is an image displaying the physical strength parameter of the enemy character 60 . In addition to these, various information may be displayed on the virtual space image 100 . For example, information indicating the current field, information indicating the level of the player character 50, and the like may be displayed.

In this way, in the virtual space image 100, the information object is displayed superimposed on the player character 50, the enemy character 60, and the like. The information object displays information necessary for the user, and is information necessary for the progress of the game. As a result, it may become difficult for the user to visually recognize the situation in the virtual space. However, since the map image 80 is displayed in this embodiment, the user can visually recognize the situation of the virtual space through the map image 80, and can proceed with the game. Note that the information object may be set to non-display by default, and may be displayed according to the player's operation.

For the sake of explanation, the display of the information objects 72 and 74 shown in FIG. 8 is omitted in the subsequent figures.

(Display of map image when direction of virtual camera changes)
Next, display of the map image when the orientation of the virtual camera VC is changed will be described. First, control of the virtual camera VC in the virtual space will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing how the orientation of the virtual camera VC changes.

As shown in FIG. 9, a fixed camera coordinate system (CxCyCz coordinate system) is set for the virtual camera VC. The Cz axis is the direction (line-of-sight direction) of the virtual camera VC. The Cy-axis is an axis orthogonal to the Cz-axis and is an upward axis of the virtual camera VC. The Cx-axis is an axis perpendicular to the Cy-axis and the Cz-axis, and is the rightward axis of the virtual camera VC.

For example, when the user inputs a predetermined direction using the analog stick 42 , the virtual camera VC rotates around the cursor 70 . When the virtual camera VC is at the position P1, the game image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. At this time, for example, when the analog stick 42 is tilted leftward, the virtual camera VC rotates leftward by an angle corresponding to the amount of tilt around a straight line passing through the indicated position of the cursor 70 and parallel to the Y-axis. For example, the virtual camera VC moves from a position P1 directly behind the player character 50 to a position P2 diagonally behind the player character 50 to the right. When the analog stick 42 is tilted right, the virtual camera VC faces right and moves left. Since there are individual differences in how the stick input and the orientation of the virtual camera are associated, in another example, conversely, in response to the left input, the virtual camera turns to the right and moves to the left. good too. Furthermore, the user may be allowed to specify which correspondence to use by setting.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is at position P2 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the virtual camera VC is at position P2, the enemy character 60 is positioned in the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC, and the enemy character 60 is displayed in the upper central area of the display area 12. . Also, the rock object 66 is positioned on the left side of the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC, and the rock object 66 is displayed in the left area of the image 100 in the virtual space.

At this time, an image as if the entire field were rotated is displayed as the map image 80 . Specifically, the field image included in the map image 80 is rotated so that the direction along the field of the orientation of the virtual camera VC corresponds to the upward direction of the map image 80 . Therefore, the enemy character icon 87 is displayed above the player character icon 86 in the map image 80 .

Here, generation of the map image 80 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining generation of the map image 80 when the virtual camera VC changes from the position P1 to the position P2.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the virtual camera VC is at the position P1, the direction of a vector Cz′ obtained by projecting the vector Cz indicating the direction of the virtual camera VC onto the XZ plane coincides with the Z-axis direction of the field image. . A map image 80 is generated by cutting out a predetermined area centered on the position indicated by the cursor from this field image.

On the other hand, when the virtual camera VC moves to the position P2, the direction of the vector Cz' along the XZ plane in the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC is the upward direction in the map image 80 (the upward direction when the map image is displayed). ) is rotated to match the field image. For example, the angle formed by the vector Cz' and the vector in the Z-axis direction is calculated, and the orientation of the range of the map image with respect to the field image is set at the calculated angle. Then, a map image 80 that is rotated compared to before movement is generated by extracting from the field image a predetermined area whose direction is changed about the indicated position of the cursor.

Note that the position of the virtual camera VC continuously changes from position P1 to position P2 over a predetermined period of time. Therefore, while the virtual camera VC is moving from the position P1 to the position P2, the state in the middle of changing from FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 is displayed. That is, the displayed content of the map image 80 appears to rotate.

When the map image is displayed by any method other than the method of calculating the vector Cz' described above, the upward direction of the map image corresponds to the direction along the field of the direction of the virtual camera VC. You may do so.

Here, the field in the virtual space is not limited to a perfect plane, and may be configured by an uneven surface or a partially inclined surface. Even if the field in such a virtual space is not a perfect plane, it can be regarded as a plane excluding uneven portions and inclined portions when viewed as a whole field. Therefore, the "direction along the field of the orientation of the virtual camera VC" is the direction along the plane in which the virtual camera VC is oriented, and can be specifically referred to as the vector Cz'. Also, the cursor 70 can move parallel to the XZ plane in FIG. It may be changed according to the situation.

When the virtual camera VC is at the position P2 and a further left direction is input, the virtual camera VC rotates further and moves to a position P3 on the right side of the player character 50 (see FIG. 9).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is at position P3 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the virtual camera VC is at position P3, the rock object 66 is positioned in the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC. At this time, as the map image 80, an image representing the field that is further rotated from that shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. Specifically, the field image included in the map image 80 is rotated so that the upward direction of the map image 80 corresponds to the direction along the field of the direction of the virtual camera VC. Therefore, the rock icon 83 is displayed above the player character icon 86 in the map image 80 .

Thus, when the orientation of the virtual camera VC changes, the field image included in the map image 80 rotates so that the direction along the field of the orientation of the virtual camera VC corresponds to the upward direction in the map image. As a result, the upward direction of the map image displayed on the display screen 12 always coincides with the direction along the direction field of the virtual camera VC. Further, for example, the right direction in the virtual space image 100 corresponds to the right direction in the map image 80 , and the left direction in the virtual space image 100 corresponds to the left direction in the map image 80 . Therefore, by looking at the map image 80, the user can easily grasp the positional relationship between the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 on the field and the situation of the field (for example, the battle situation).

Furthermore, even in a state where the orientation of the virtual camera VC has changed in this way, the cursor can be adjusted so that the input direction corresponds to the direction on the display screen in accordance with the user's direction input operation (for example, an operation of tilting the analog stick 32). 70 moves in virtual space and cursor icon 84 moves relative to the field image. In other words, the cursor 70 and cursor icon 84 can be moved in the displayed direction regardless of the orientation of the virtual camera VC.

Since a movable range image 88 indicating the movable range of the player character 50 is displayed on the map image 80, the user can at least look at the map image 80 to determine which section the player character 50 should be moved to and which enemy character 60 should be moved. It is possible to easily recognize whether an attack can be added to or not, and to proceed with the game. In addition, the user can view the field in the virtual space from the user's preferred viewpoint by changing the orientation of the virtual camera while progressing the game while viewing the map image 80 . Further, since the orientation of the virtual camera VC and the orientation of the field image included in the map image 80 are linked and displayed on one screen, the user does not need to switch between the map image 80 and the virtual space image 100. , the game can proceed smoothly.

In addition, the player character 50 is displayed in a mode including a plurality of soldier characters 51 (group display mode), and the enemy character 60 is also displayed in a mode including a plurality of soldier characters 61 (group display mode). Therefore, in a game in which a group fights, the appearance can be improved, and the sense of realism can be enhanced. On the other hand, in the case where the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 are displayed in the group display mode, for example, when the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 are adjacent to each other, the soldier character is displayed in the group on the player character 50 side. It may be difficult to distinguish between a character and a group of characters on the side of the enemy character 60 . However, even in such a case, the user can grasp the boundary between the player character 50 (small group) and the enemy character 60 (small group) by looking at the map image. In addition, when the virtual camera VC is close enough to display the player character 50 and the plurality of soldier characters 51, it is conceivable that the field of view is narrow and it becomes difficult to grasp the surroundings. Information is displayed, so you can grasp the surroundings. The moving direction of the cursor 70 is the direction on the display, and is linked to the direction on the map image. Therefore, while displaying necessary information, attention can be paid to the animation of the character or the like.

(Display of moving route)
Next, display of the moving route will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the cursor 70 is moved in the state shown in FIG.

When the user moves the cursor 70 to the player character 50 and presses a selection button (for example, one of the plurality of operation buttons 41), the player character 50 is selected. Alternatively, each time the user performs a predetermined instruction (for example, one of the plurality of operation buttons 41), one of the plurality of player characters 50 is selected in turn, and the cursor is positioned at the position of the selected player character 50. 70 may be moved. With the player character 50 selected, the user uses the cursor 70 to indicate the section to which the player character 50 should move.

As shown in FIG. 13 , when the player character 50 is selected and the cursor 70 is moved, a route image 90 is displayed on the map image 80 . The route image 90 is an image showing the route from the section before movement of the player character 50 to the section to which the player character 50 moves. The path image 90 is an arrow image whose starting point is the section before movement (the section where the current player character 50 is located) and whose end point is the section where the movement destination is (the section where the current cursor 70 is located).

Further, a path object 76 indicating a path from the section before movement of the player character 50 to the section to which the player character 50 moves is placed on the field of the virtual space. The path object 76 is an arrow object whose start point is the position of the player character 50 before movement and whose end point is the position of the player character 50 to which it is moved. The virtual space including the route object 76 is imaged by the virtual camera VC, so that the route object 76 is displayed in the image 100 of the virtual space.

When a decision button (for example, one of the operation buttons 41) for confirming movement or attack is pressed while the destination section is indicated by the cursor 70, the player character 50 moves with the cursor 70. Move to the designated section. Also, when the enemy character 60 exists in the section indicated by the cursor 70 , the player character 50 attacks the enemy character 60 . In the example of FIG. 13, since the cursor 70 points to the section to the right of the enemy character 60, when the enter button is pressed in this state, the player character 50 moves to the section to the right of the enemy character 60. . After that, it is possible to further instruct the enemy character 60 whether or not to attack, and when instructed, the player character 50 attacks the enemy character 60 . When the decision button is pressed while the division of the enemy character 60 is directly indicated by using the cursor 70, the player character 50 moves to the vicinity of the enemy character 60 (the division within the movable range) and continues to the enemy character. Attack on 60. Note that while the range object 71 is displayed in the virtual space image 100, the route object 76 may not be displayed.

In FIG. 13, when the player character 50 is selected and the cursor 70 moves before the enter button is pressed, only the cursor 70 moves in the virtual space image 100 . When the player character 50 is selected and the cursor 70 is moved before the enter button is pressed, the player character 50 may move together with the cursor 70 in the virtual space image 100 .

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of how the player character 50 moves in the virtual space according to the movement operation by the player when the player character 50 is selected. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an image when the decision button for confirming movement or attack is pressed when the image shown in FIG. 14 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, after the player selects the player character 50 and before pressing the enter button, the player character 50 (leader) and the cursor 70 are displayed in the image of the virtual space according to the operation of the analog stick 32, for example. At 100 it moves freely within the movable range. The virtual camera VC moves within the virtual space according to the movement of the cursor 70 and the player character 50 (leader). Further, following the movement of the player character 50 (leader), the plurality of soldier characters 51 also move. While the player character 50 (leader) is moving, the plurality of soldier characters 51 move slightly behind the player character 50 (leader) so as to follow the player character 50 (leader).

Before the enter button is pressed, the player character icon 86 does not move in the map image 80 even if the player character 50 moves in the virtual space image 100 . That is, the position of the player character icon 86 on the map image 80 does not change until an operation for confirming the movement is performed. A route image 90 is displayed on the map image 80 . The route image 90 corresponds to the position of the player character 50 in the current image 100 of the virtual space from the section before movement (the current position of the player character icon 86) to the section of the movement destination (the section where the cursor icon 84 is located). section).

Note that when the cancel button indicating cancellation of movement is pressed while the image shown in FIG. Return to position (eg center of the compartment). In this case, the player character 50 (leader) and the cursor 70 instantly return to the predetermined positions within the section before movement. In accordance with the movement of the player character 50 and the cursor 70, the gaze point of the virtual camera VC also instantly returns to its original position. Therefore, in the image 100 of the virtual space, the scene corresponding to the destination section is instantly switched to the scene corresponding to the section before movement. On the other hand, the plurality of soldier characters 51 return to the section before movement after the player character 50 (leader) so as to follow the player character 50 (leader). The player character 50 (leader) can move according to the operation of the analog stick 32 even before the plurality of soldier characters 51 have completely returned to the area before movement. That is, even while the plurality of soldier characters 51 are moving toward the zone before movement in response to the pressing of the cancel button, the player character 50 (leader) can move the player character 50 (leader) in response to the operation of the analog stick 32 before movement. Start moving from a predetermined position in the compartment. That is, the plurality of soldier characters 51 always keep moving from their current positions until they reach predetermined positions with respect to the player character 50 (leader).

Since a plurality of soldier characters 51 continue to move following the player character 50 (leader), the gaze points of the player character 50 (leader) and the virtual camera VC instantly return to their original positions in response to pressing of the cancel button. However, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the scene is interrupted. In addition, since the plurality of soldier characters 51 automatically move following the player character 50 (leader), the player does not need to control the movement of the plurality of soldier characters 51, and the game can proceed efficiently. .

In the state shown in FIG. 14, when the decision button for confirmation of movement or attack is pressed, the image shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15, at the timing when the enter button is pressed, the player character 50 (leader) moves to a predetermined position (for example, center of the parcel). 70' in FIG. 15 indicates the pointing position of the cursor immediately before the enter button is pressed, that is, the position of the player character 50 (leader). Before the decision button is pressed as described above, the cursor 70 and the player character 50 (leader) can move to any position within the partition. The player character 50 (leader) immediately before the enter button is pressed may be placed at a position different from the predetermined position within the section where the player character 50 (leader) is positioned. In this case, the cursor 70 and the player character 50 (leader) move to a predetermined position within the section at the timing when the decision button is pressed. A plurality of soldier characters 51 also move following the movement of the player character 50 (leader). Also, in the map image 80, the player character icon 86 moves to the destination section (the section where the cursor icon 84 is positioned; the section indicated by the tip of the arrow in the route image 90) in response to pressing of the enter button. Note that the position of the player character 50 (leader) does not move when the decision button for confirming the move or attack is pressed, and the position of the player character 50 (leader) does not move after the battle, when canceling the battle, when switching viewpoints, etc. ) may be moved to a predetermined position within the partition.

This completes the movement of the player character 50 in units of sections. Note that when the decision button is pressed, the selection of the player character 50 is cancelled. Therefore, in the map image 80, the movable range image 88 and the attackable range image 89 are not displayed.

In this manner, after the player character 50 is selected using the cursor 70 and before the enter button is pressed, the cursor 70 and the player character 50 are freely movable within the movable range according to the player's operation. may be Then, in response to pressing of the enter button, the player character 50 may move to a predetermined position within the section in which the player character 50 is currently located, and the movement of the player character 50 in units of sections may be completed. It can be said that the positions of the cursor 70 and the player character 50 before the decision button is pressed are the indication positions that indicate the section to which the player character 50 should move when the decision button is pressed. In other words, it can be said that freely moving the player character 50 within the movable range in the image 100 of the virtual space means instructing the destination section of the player character 50 . Therefore, if the player character 50 moves in the virtual space image 100 before the enter button is pressed, the cursor 70 may not be displayed. In this case, the cursor icon 84 may not be displayed on the map image 80 either. Even if the cursor icon 84 is not displayed on the map image 80 , the player can recognize the section before movement and the section to be moved from the route image 90 .

In this type of movement, compared to the case where only the cursor 70 moves before pressing the enter button as described with reference to FIG. , etc.). Also, if only the cursor 70 moves before the decision button is pressed and the player character 50 moves in response to the decision button being pressed, a path to move the player character 50 from the start point to the end point is determined. There is a need to. For example, if there is an obstacle between the start point and the end point, it is necessary to determine a route that bypasses the obstacle. Also, if the player character 50 moves linearly from the start point to the end point without such a detour, and there are obstacles on the path from the start point to the end point, the player character 50 may pass through the obstacles or the virtual camera VS There is a possibility that it will look unnatural, such as hitting an obstacle. However, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, even in a game based on the premise that the player character 50 moves in the field in units of sections, it is possible to freely move the player character 50 before the enter button is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress such an unnatural appearance.

Further, even if the player character 50 is moved before pressing the decision button, the player character icon 86 does not move in the map image 80, and the cursor icon 84 and the route image 90 are also displayed. It is possible to grasp where the character 50 is going to move from.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display screen 12 displays the map image 80 in addition to the virtual space image 100 . The player character 50 moves in units of divisions (grids) obtained by dividing the field of the virtual space into predetermined areas. The map image 80 includes an image representing the field of the virtual space, a player character icon 86 representing the player character 50, a zone image 85 showing zones set in the field, and movement of the player character 50 related to movement in zone units. and a movable range image 88 showing the possible range. Since the map image including the image representing the field divided by the block image, the player character icon, and the movable range image is displayed, the user can progress the game by at least viewing the map image 80.例文帳に追加

Here, the movement of the player character 50 in units of sections means movement to the final movement destination when an operation for confirming the movement is performed, for example. If the final movement is performed in units of sections, the player character 50 may be able to freely move in the field before the final movement is performed, as shown in FIG. For example, before the confirmation operation is performed, the player character 50 can be moved to any position within the movable range, and in response to the confirmation operation, the movement of the player character 50 in units of sections is confirmed. may

Further, when the orientation of the virtual camera VC changes, the upward direction of the map image 80 displayed on the display screen 12 corresponds to the direction along the orientation field of the virtual camera VC. , the images representing the fields contained in the map image 80 are rotated. As a result, the user can easily grasp the positional relationship between the player character 50 and the enemy character 60 and the battle situation from the map image 80 .

In addition, while displaying the image 100 of the virtual space and the map image 80 on one screen, the map image 80 displays the movable range image 88 regarding the movement in units of sections, and furthermore, the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC and the map image are displayed. Corresponding to the upward direction has the following effects. That is, the user can progress the game in which the player character 50 is moved in units of sections by viewing at least the map image 80, and can see more detailed conditions of the virtual space by viewing the image 100 of the virtual space on the same screen. can be done. Moreover, since the image 100 of the virtual space and the map image 80 are displayed on one screen, there is no need to switch screens, and the game can proceed smoothly.

In this embodiment, in addition to the mode in which the virtual space image 100 and the map image 80 are displayed, the game can be executed in a mode in which the map image 80 is not displayed. Specifically, when the virtual camera VC is zoomed in, the game image including the virtual space image 100 and the map image 80 shown in FIG. 7 and the like is displayed. is displayed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the virtual camera VC is zoomed out at the position of the virtual camera VC shown in FIG.

The zoom-in mode shown in FIG. 7 is switched to the zoom-out mode shown in FIG. 16 according to the user's operation. As shown in FIG. 16, when the virtual camera VC is zoomed out, an image based on the virtual camera VC and having a wider field range than when the virtual camera VC is zoomed in is displayed on the display screen 12. be. On the other hand, map image 80 is not displayed. Also, when the virtual camera VC is zoomed out, the soldier character 51 around the player character 50 is not displayed. Similarly, the soldier characters 61 around the enemy character 60 are also not displayed. Also, a plurality of range objects 77 indicating the movable range of the player character 50 are arranged on the field of the virtual space. Each range object 77 indicates a section in which the player character 50 can move. To move the player character 50 on this screen, the user moves the cursor 70 to the player character 50 and presses the select button, then moves the cursor 70 to the destination section and presses the enter button. Then, the player character 50 moves to the section indicated by the cursor 70 . Also, a plurality of attack range objects 78 indicating the possible attack range of the player character 50 are displayed. When the player character 50 attacks the enemy character 60, the user moves the cursor 70 to the player character 50, presses the select button, moves the cursor 70 to the section where the enemy character 60 is located, and presses the decision button. Then, the player character 50 moves close to the enemy character 60 and attacks the enemy character 60 .

Note that when the virtual camera VC is zoomed out, a range object 71 (line object) as shown in FIG. 7 may be displayed instead of the range object 77 .

Further, the zoom-in mode shown in FIG. 7 may be instantaneously switched to the zoom-out mode shown in FIG. 16 according to the user's operation. Further, the zoom-in mode shown in FIG. 7 gradually changes to the zoom-out mode shown in FIG. 16, the map image is displayed until just before the state shown in FIG. 16, and the map image is displayed when the state shown in FIG. It may not be displayed.

(details of game processing)
Next, an example of game processing performed in the main unit 2 will be specifically described. First, data stored in the main unit 2 will be described.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in the memory of main unit 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, main unit 2 stores a game program, player character data, enemy character data, virtual camera data, cursor data, field image data, map image data, and game image data. is stored.

A game program is a program for executing the game of this embodiment. The game program is stored in the storage device of the main device 2 or an external storage medium, and is read into the memory when the game of this embodiment is started. The player character data is data relating to the player character 50 (and other player characters). The player character data includes data relating to the position of the player character 50 on the field, physical strength parameter, movement power parameter, type, attack power, and the like. Enemy character data is data relating to the enemy character 60 (and other enemy characters). The enemy character data includes data relating to the position of the enemy character 60 on the field, physical strength parameter, movement power parameter, type, attack power, and the like.

The virtual camera data is data related to the virtual camera VC, and includes information such as the position of the virtual camera VC in the virtual space, the posture including the line-of-sight direction, and the angle of view related to zoom-in or zoom-out.

The cursor data is data relating to the cursor 70, and includes information relating to the indicated position indicated by the cursor 70, information indicating whether or not a character (player character 50 or the like) is selected, and the like.

Field image data is data representing a field image. A field image is an image prepared in advance, and is a planar image (for example, an image in which the field is simplified) as if the field were viewed from directly above the virtual space. As the field image, another image may be prepared in advance, or an image of the field in the virtual space captured by a virtual camera from above (for example, directly above) the virtual space may be used.

The map image data is data necessary for displaying the map image 80 . The game image data is data representing a game image, and is an image including an image generated based on the virtual camera VC and the map image 80 .

Next, the details of the game processing performed in the main unit 2 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of game processing performed in the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 18 is performed by the CPU of main device 2 executing the game program.

As shown in FIG. 18, when execution of the game program is started, an initial process is performed (step S100). In the initial processing, a virtual space is defined, and various objects (player character 50, enemy character 60, cursor 70, information object, etc.) are placed on the field of the virtual space, and a virtual camera VC is placed.

Next, the main unit 2 acquires operation data indicating an operation performed on the left controller 3 or the right controller 4 (step S101). Next, main unit 2 performs cursor control processing (step S102). For example, based on the acquired operation data, the main unit 2 determines whether or not a cursor movement operation (for example, an operation on the analog stick 32) has been performed. to move. Further, when the cursor 70 points to the player character 50, the main device 2 determines whether or not an operation for selecting the player character 50 (for example, pressing the operation button 41) has been performed based on the operation data. When the selection operation is performed, the player character 50 is selected. Further, in the cursor control process, when the player character 50 is selected and the position of the cursor 70 is within the movable range of the player character 50, the main unit 2 places a range object 76 on the field in the virtual space. do.

Next, main unit 2 performs camera control processing (step S103). For example, the main unit 2 changes the orientation of the virtual camera VC based on the acquired operation data when an operation (for example, an operation on the analog stick 42) is performed to change the orientation of the virtual camera VC (see FIG. 9). reference). In addition, when the pointing position of the cursor 70 moves, the main device 2 is arranged so that the pointing position of the cursor 70 and the point of gaze of the virtual camera VC match (or the point of gaze of the virtual camera VC moves to the pointing point of the cursor 70). ), the virtual camera VC is moved in the virtual space. Also, the main unit 2 changes the zoom ratio of the virtual camera VC based on the operation data, and changes the mode according to the zoom ratio. For example, when an operation to switch to the zoom-in mode is performed, the main device 2 switches the mode of the virtual camera VC to the zoom-in mode. When the virtual camera VC is in zoom-in mode, an image such as that shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. Further, when an operation to switch to the zoom-out mode is performed, the main device 2 switches the mode of the virtual camera VC to the zoom-out mode. When the virtual camera VC is in zoom-out mode, an image such as that shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. In each mode, it is also possible to change the zoom rate further within a range in which the mode is not switched. Further, when the virtual camera VC is in the zoom-in mode, the main device 2 sets the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera VC to the first direction or the second direction based on the operation data.

Following step S103, main unit 2 performs character control processing (step S104). In the character control process, each character (player character 50 and enemy character 60) moves and attacks. For example, when the player character 50 is selected and a determination operation (for example, pressing the operation button 41) is performed, the indicated position of the cursor 70 is the movable range of the player character 50, and an enemy character is positioned at the indicated position. If the character 60 is not present, processing for moving the player character 50 is performed. As a result, the player character 50 moves to the section indicated by the cursor 70 . Further, when the player character 50 is selected and the enemy character 60 is at the position indicated by the cursor 70, the attack processing of the player character 50 is performed in response to the attack determination operation (for example, pressing the operation button 41). will be As a result, the player character 50 attacks the enemy character 60 indicated by the cursor 70 . Also, when the virtual camera VC is switched to the zoom-in mode, the main unit 2 arranges a plurality of soldier characters 51 around the player character 50, and changes the player character 50 to a mode composed of a plurality of characters. Similarly, a plurality of soldier characters 61 are arranged around the enemy character 60 . Conversely, when the virtual camera VC is switched to the zoom-out mode, the main device 2 erases the plurality of soldier characters 51 from the virtual space and makes the player character 50 consist of one character. The same applies to the enemy character 60 as well. Since the movement and attack of the character are performed by animation, the character control process continues to update the state of the character while the animation is performed. During this time, the camera control process controls the virtual camera in accordance with the animation of the character.

Further, in step S104, when the player character 50 is selected, the main device 2 controls the player character 50 (leader) to be displayed larger than the plurality of soldier characters 51. FIG. For example, when the player character 50 is selected, the main device 2 may reduce the plurality of soldier characters 51 or reduce the player character 50 (leader) compared to when the player character 50 is not selected. May be enlarged.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, when the player character 50 is to be moved before the determination operation for confirming the movement or attack is performed, in step S104, the main device 2 performs the operation based on the operation data. The player character 50 is moved within the movable range of the virtual space. Then, when the determination operation is performed, the main device 2 moves the player character 50 (leader) to a predetermined position within the section in which the player character 50 (leader) is currently located, and causes the plurality of soldier characters 51 to follow the player character 50 (leader). to move. This completes the movement of the player character 50 in units of sections. Note that in the case of an embodiment in which the position of the player character 50 (leader) is not moved at the time the enter button is pressed, the position of the player character 50 (leader) is changed after the battle, at the time of cancellation, or when the viewpoint is switched. Move it to a predetermined position in the compartment.

Following step S104, main device 2 performs map image generation processing (step S105). Here, details of the map image generation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing details of the map image generation process in step S105 in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, main unit 2 determines whether or not the mode of virtual camera VC is the zoom-in mode (step S201). If the mode of the virtual camera VC is not the zoom-in mode (step S201: NO), the main device 2 ends the process without performing the process for generating the map image.

On the other hand, if the mode of the virtual camera VC is the zoom-in mode (step S201: YES), the main device 2 determines whether or not the player character 50 is being selected (step S202).

If the player character 50 is not selected (step S202: NO), the main device 2 determines whether or not the cursor 70 has moved to the section where the player character 50 is positioned (step S203).

When the cursor 70 has moved to the section where the player character 50 is positioned (step S203: YES), the main device 2 calculates the movable range of the player character 50 (step S204). Specifically, the main device 2 calculates the movable range based on the type of the player character 50 . In addition, the main device 2 calculates the movable range based on the physical strength parameter of the player character 50 and the movement consumption amount set for each section. Subsequently, the main device 2 sets ON the display flag of the movable range image 88 indicating the movable range of the player character 50 (step S205). The display flag of the movable range image 88 is a flag for determining whether or not to display the movable range image 88. When the flag is set to ON, the map image is displayed in step S208 to be described later. is generated, a movable range image 88 and an attackable range image 89 are added. As a result, the movable range image 88 and the attackable range image 89 are displayed on the map image 80 .

The processing of steps S204 and S205 is executed when the cursor 70 moves to the section where the player character 50 is positioned. While the cursor 70 is in the section where the player character 50 is positioned, the display flag of the movable range image 88 is set to ON. Also, when the selection operation of the player character 50 is performed, the display flag of the movable range image 88 is set to ON. On the other hand, when the player character 50 is not selected and the cursor 70 moves out of the section where the player character 50 is positioned, the display flag of the movable range image 88 is set to OFF. Further, when the player character 50 is moved or attacked (the character control process described above) is performed while the player character 50 is being selected, the display flag of the movable range image 88 is set to OFF.

On the other hand, if the player character 50 is being selected (step S202: YES), the main device 2 determines whether or not the cursor 70 is outside the section where the player character 50 is positioned (step S206).

When the cursor 70 is outside the section where the player character 50 is positioned (step S206: YES), the main device 2 sets the display flag of the route image 90 to ON (step S207). The display flag of the route image 90 is a flag for determining whether or not to display the route image 90. When the flag is set to ON, a map image is generated in step S208 to be described later. Sometimes a route image 90 is added. Note that when the player character 50 is moved or attacked, the display flag of the route image 90 is set to OFF.

If NO is determined in step S203, if the process of step S205 is executed, if NO is determined in step S206, or if the process of step S207 is executed, main device 2 generates map image 80 ( step S208).

At step S208, main unit 2 performs the following processing. First, when the display flag of movable range image 88 is ON, main unit 2 arranges movable range image 88 and movable range image 89 in the field image based on the movable range calculated in step S204. Further, when the display flag of the route image 90 is ON, the main device 2 sets the route image 90 (arrow image) whose starting point is the section where the player character 50 is located and whose ending point is the section where the pointing position of the cursor 70 is located. is generated, and the generated route image 90 is arranged in the field image. Next, main device 2 arranges each icon in the field image. Specifically, main device 2 arranges cursor icon 84 in a section corresponding to the indicated position of cursor 70 on the field of the virtual space. Also, the main device 2 arranges the player character icon 86 in the section corresponding to the position of the player character 50 on the field in the virtual space. Further, the main device 2 arranges an enemy character icon 87 in a section corresponding to the position of the enemy character 60 on the field of the virtual space. The field image includes an icon image corresponding to an object fixed in the field (for example, a forest icon 82 or a rock icon 83), and a section image 85 indicating a section (a plurality of equally spaced vertical and horizontal dashed lines in FIG. 3). ) are pre-arranged. Note that if these images are not drawn in the field image in advance, processing for arranging these images may be performed in step S208.

After the above processing, main device 2 further sets the orientation of the range of the map image with respect to the field image. Specifically, main unit 2 sets the orientation of the range of the map image with respect to the field image based on the orientation of virtual camera VC. For example, the main unit 2 obtains a vector Cz' by projecting the vector Cz indicating the orientation of the virtual camera VC onto the XZ plane. Next, the range of the map image with respect to the field image is rotated so that the direction of the vector Cz' matches the upward direction in the map image 80 (see FIG. 11). For example, main unit 2 calculates the angle between the vector of the field image in the Z-axis direction and vector Cz', and rotates the range of the map image with respect to the field image by the calculated angle. Then, the main device 2 sets the range of the map image to be the range of the set direction centered on the position of the field image corresponding to the position indicated by the cursor 70 with respect to the field image. A field image extracted from the range of the map image is generated as a map image 80, and is always placed at a predetermined position on the display screen (fixed position at the bottom right of the screen in this embodiment), that is, the virtual camera VC. The map image data is stored in the memory so as to be arranged at a position in the virtual space having a predetermined positional relationship. As an example, each image is arranged as an object in the virtual space so that the drawing process is not performed here, but is drawn in the game image generation process later, and only information on the layout and range is stored. You may do so. For example, an object with the texture of the entire field image and an object of another image are placed in the virtual space according to the set position and orientation, and a mask in the shape of the range of the map image is used during the drawing process. may be used to draw only within the range. Alternatively, the field image may be used as a texture, and the range of the texture may be designated according to the set position and orientation for the object having the shape of the range of the map image. In another example, at this point, the map image 80 may once be stored as a planar object having as a texture a two-dimensional image on which display content has been drawn. Alternatively, it may be stored as two-dimensional image information and superimposed on the game image later.

After the processing of step S208, the main device 2 ends the processing shown in FIG. 19 and returns the processing to FIG.

Returning to FIG. 18, following step S105, main device 2 performs game image generation processing (step S106). Specifically, main unit 2 generates virtual space image 100 based on virtual camera VC, and generates map image 80 and virtual space image 100 based on the information set in step S105. Generate a game image containing: Specifically, an object representing the map image 80 is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the virtual camera VC, and a game image is generated by performing drawing processing together with the virtual space. There are various drawing techniques as described above. For example, in another example, the two-dimensional map image 80 may be overwritten after the image of the virtual space 100 is generated. Then, the main device 2 displays the generated game image on the display screen 12 (step S107).

After the process of step S107, main unit 2 executes the process of step S101 again. The processes of steps S101 to S107 are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 1/60 second intervals) until the game ends.

It should be noted that the processing shown in the above flowchart is merely an example, and the order and content of the processing may be changed as appropriate. Also, the values used in each process and determination may be changed.

As described above, in this embodiment, a game is played in which a field is defined in a three-dimensional virtual space, and the player character and the enemy character move and fight on the field in units of divisions set in the field. A game image including an image of a virtual space based on a virtual camera and a map image representing a field is displayed on the display screen. The map image includes an image showing the player character and an image showing the movable range of the player character (image showing a movable section). When the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space changes, the image representing the field in the map image rotates so that the upward direction of the map image is aligned with the field of the orientation of the virtual camera. In other words, the map image is displayed such that the depth direction of the virtual space image and the upward direction of the map image correspond to each other even if the direction of the virtual camera changes.

The virtual camera and the map image are not only linked to each other, but also an image indicating the movable range is displayed on the map image, so that the user can at least move the player character by looking at the map image, thereby advancing the game. be able to. As the game progresses while looking at the map image, since a realistic image in the virtual space is generated based on the virtual camera, it is possible to play the game while looking at the detailed situation of the virtual space. In addition, since the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image are displayed on one screen, there is no need to switch between these images, and the game can proceed smoothly.

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Although the game of the present embodiment has been described above, the following modifications may be added to the above game.

For example, in the above embodiments, characters (player characters and enemy characters) move in units of grids set in the field of virtual space. In other embodiments, the shape of the divisions set in the field is not limited to a square grid, and may be of any shape. For example, the shape of each section may be a triangle, a square, a polygon such as a hexagon or an octagon. Each character may move on a field partitioned by partitions of a predetermined shape in units of partitions.

In addition, in a game such as Sugoroku, in which the game progresses according to grids, the image of the virtual space based on the above-described virtual camera and the map image may be displayed. For example, a character is placed in a virtual space field, and the character advances according to grids set in the virtual space. In such a game, an image of a virtual space based on a virtual camera and a map image may be displayed on the display screen as in the above embodiment. In the map image, the squares in which the character advances are displayed, and an image showing the squares in which the character can move is displayed. When the orientation of the virtual camera changes, the image may be rotated and the map image may be displayed so that the upward direction of the map image and the orientation of the virtual camera correspond to each other, as in the above embodiment.

Also, in a game in which players compete for the country or region set in the virtual space, the image of the virtual space and the map image based on the above-described virtual camera may be displayed. For example, a plurality of countries and regions are set in the field of virtual space, and the character advances the game while seizing countries and regions. In such a game, an image of a virtual space based on a virtual camera and a map image may be displayed on the display screen as in the above embodiment. The map image displays an image showing countries and regions to which the character can move. When the orientation of the virtual camera changes, the image may be rotated and the map image may be displayed so that the upward direction of the map image and the orientation of the virtual camera correspond to each other, as in the above embodiment.

That is, the term "section" as used herein is not limited to areas obtained by dividing the field of the virtual space into a predetermined shape, but may also represent squares in a game such as Sugoroku, or may represent a country or region in the game. may be shown.

Further, in the above embodiment, field images representing fields are prepared in advance. In another embodiment, an image representing the field is generated by capturing the field in the virtual space with a virtual camera from above the virtual space, and a map image is displayed on the screen based on the generated image. good too.

Also, at least one of the plurality of images included in the game image may not be displayed. For example, the cursor 70 may not be displayed in the virtual space image 100 .

Although the present invention has been described above, the above description is merely an example of the present invention, and various improvements and modifications may be made.

1 information processing system 2 main unit 3 left controller 4 right controller 12 display screen 50 player character 60 enemy character 70 cursor 71 range object 72 information object 76 route object 80 map image 84 cursor icon 85 division image 86 player character icon 87 enemy character icon 88 Moveable range image 89 Attackable range image 90 Route image 100 Virtual space image

Claims (44)

A game program executed on a computer of an information processing device, the computer comprising:
operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing the range of at least part of the field;
functioning as game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The operation target control means is
A game program for changing a mode of the object to be operated to a mode composed of a plurality of objects when a zoom degree is higher than a predetermined zoom degree. further causing the computer to function as instruction means for indicating a section to which the operation target object is to be moved within the movable range based on the first operation input;
The operation target control means is
moving the operation target object to the designated destination section when an operation input is performed to confirm the designated section as a destination;
The map image generating means is
generating the map image further including a route image indicating a route from the section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the designated section when the destination section is indicated; Item 1. The game program according to item 1. The map image generating means is
3. A range of said field included in said map image is moved according to movement of said virtual camera, and said map image is generated so as to include an image representing said field within a field of view of said virtual camera. 3. The game program according to 1 or 2. Based on the direction input included in the first operation input, the indicated position in the virtual space is moved in the direction on the field corresponding to the input direction with respect to the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera or the map image. further functioning the computer as pointing position moving means for moving,
The virtual camera control means
moving the virtual camera according to the indicated position;
The map image generating means is
4. The game program according to claim 3, wherein said map image is generated such that the section corresponding to said indicated position is arranged in the center of said map image. The computer further comprises the computer as operation target selection means for selecting a character object placed in the designated section as the operation target object when a determination instruction is given when the character object is arranged in the designated section. make it work,
The operation target control means moves the selected character object in units of predetermined divisions set in the field,
The map image generation means generates an image representing the field, an image representing the selected character object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the character object regarding movement in units of the section. 5. The game program according to claim 4, which generates the map image, comprising: A game program executed on a computer of an information processing device, the computer comprising:
operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing the range of at least part of the field;
functioning as game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The game image generation means is
A game program that switches display/hide of the map image according to the zoom control, and hides the map image when the degree of zoom is lower than a predetermined degree of zoom. 7. The game program according to claim 6, wherein said game image generating means displays an image indicating said movable range in said image of said virtual space when said map image is not displayed. movement range calculation means for calculating the movable range based on the movable amount indicating the amount that can be moved at one time, which is set for the operation target object, and the movement consumption amount set for each section of the field; 8. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further causing the computer to function. A game program executed on a computer of an information processing device, the computer comprising:
operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing the range of at least part of the field;
functioning as game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The operation target control means is
performing an attack action of attacking an enemy object in the virtual space designated based on the first operation input after the operation target object moves;
The map image generating means is
A game program for generating the map image including an image showing the movable range and an image showing the attackable range of the operation target object. A game program executed on a computer of an information processing device, the computer comprising:
operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing the range of at least part of the field;
functioning as game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The map image generating means is
A game program for calculating an attackable range of an enemy object in the virtual space and generating the map image further including an image showing the attackable range of the enemy object. The image representing the operation target object includes an icon image representing the operation target object and indicating the type of the operation target object, and a parameter image representing a physical strength parameter of the operation target object,
The map image generating means is
11. The game program according to claim 9, wherein the map image further includes an icon image representing the enemy object and indicating the type of the enemy object, and a parameter image representing a physical strength parameter of the enemy object. further causing the computer to function as instruction means for indicating a section to which the operation target object is to be moved within the movable range based on the first operation input;
The operation target control means moves the operation target object to the designated destination section,
Information arrangement for arranging, in the virtual space, a range object indicating the movable range and a route object indicating a route from the section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the indicated destination section. 12. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further causing the computer to function as means. The information placement means is
13. The game program according to claim 12, further arranging an information object indicating information of said object to be operated in said virtual space. A game program executed on a computer of an information processing device, the computer comprising:
operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the direction of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing the range of at least part of the field;
functioning as game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
further functioning the computer as selection means for selecting the operation target object based on a fourth operation input;
The operation target control means is
A first movement for moving the operation target object selected by the selection means to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the first operation input before a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. means and
a second movement means for confirming movement of the operation target object to a section in which the operation target object moved by the first movement means is located when the confirmation operation is performed;
The map image generating means is
While the operation target object is moved by the first moving means, and while being moved by the first moving means from a section according to the position of the operation target object before being moved by the first moving means. A game program for generating the map image further including a route image showing a route to a section according to the position of the operation target object. 15. The game program according to claim 14, wherein said first moving means moves said object to be operated to a position before being moved by said first moving means when a cancel operation for canceling movement is performed. The operation target object includes a first character and a second character,
The first moving means moves the first character to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the operation input, and moves the first character according to the movement of the first character. 16. The game program according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the second character is moved so as to follow the character of . The operation target object includes a first character and a second character,
17. The computer further functions as operation target object display control means for displaying the first character larger than the second character when the operation target object is selected by the selection means. The game program according to any one of . operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The operation target control means is
An information processing system that changes the mode of the operation target object to a mode composed of a plurality of objects when the zoom degree is higher than a predetermined zoom degree. further comprising an indication means for indicating a section to which the operation target object is to be moved within the movable range based on the first operation input;
The operation target control means is
moving the operation target object to the designated destination section when an operation input is performed to confirm the designated section as a destination;
The map image generating means is
generating the map image further including a route image indicating a route from the section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the designated section when the destination section is indicated; Item 19. The information processing system according to Item 18. The map image generating means is
3. A range of said field included in said map image is moved according to movement of said virtual camera, and said map image is generated so as to include an image representing said field within a field of view of said virtual camera. 19. The information processing system according to 18 or 19. Based on the direction input included in the first operation input, the indicated position in the virtual space is moved in the direction on the field corresponding to the input direction with respect to the image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera or the map image. further comprising pointing position moving means for moving,
The virtual camera control means
moving the virtual camera according to the indicated position;
The map image generating means is
21. The information processing system according to claim 20, wherein said map image is generated such that the section corresponding to said indicated position is arranged in the center of said map image. further comprising operation target selection means for selecting, as the operation target object, the character object placed in the designated section when a determination instruction is given when the character object is placed in the designated section;
The operation target control means moves the selected character object in units of predetermined divisions set in the field,
The map image generation means generates an image representing the field, an image representing the selected character object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the character object regarding movement in units of the section. 22. The information processing system according to claim 21, wherein said map image is generated comprising: operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The game image generation means is
An information processing system that switches display/non-display of the map image according to the zoom control, and hides the map image when a zoom degree is lower than a predetermined zoom degree. 24. The information processing system according to claim 23, wherein said game image generating means displays an image indicating said movable range in said image of said virtual space when said map image is not displayed. movement range calculation means for calculating the movable range based on the movable amount indicating the amount that can be moved at one time, which is set for the operation target object, and the movement consumption amount set for each section of the field; 25. An information processing system according to any of claims 18-24, further comprising. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The operation target control means is
performing an attack action of attacking an enemy object in the virtual space designated based on the first operation input after the operation target object moves;
The map image generating means is
An information processing system that generates the map image including an image indicating the movable range and an image indicating the attackable range of the operation target object. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The map image generating means is
An information processing system that calculates an attackable range of an enemy object in the virtual space, and generates the map image that further includes an image showing the attackable range of the enemy object. The image representing the operation target object includes an icon image representing the operation target object and indicating the type of the operation target object, and a parameter image representing a physical strength parameter of the operation target object,
The map image generating means is
28. The information processing system according to claim 26 or 27, wherein said map image is generated further including an icon image representing said enemy object and representing its type, and a parameter image representing a physical strength parameter of said enemy object. further comprising an indication means for indicating a section to which the operation target object is to be moved within the movable range based on the first operation input;
The operation target control means moves the operation target object to the designated destination section,
Information arrangement for arranging, in the virtual space, a range object indicating the movable range and a route object indicating a route from the section in which the operation target object before movement is arranged to the indicated destination section. 29. An information processing system according to any one of claims 18 to 28, further comprising means. The information placement means is
30. The information processing system according to claim 29, further arranging an information object indicating information of said operation target object in said virtual space. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generation means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
further comprising selection means for selecting the operation target object based on a fourth operation input;
The operation target control means is
A first movement for moving the operation target object selected by the selection means to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the first operation input before a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. means and
a second movement means for confirming movement of the operation target object to a section in which the operation target object moved by the first movement means is located when the confirmation operation is performed;
The map image generating means is
While the operation target object is moved by the first moving means, and while being moved by the first moving means from a section according to the position of the operation target object before being moved by the first moving means. An information processing system that generates the map image further including a route image indicating a route to a section corresponding to the position of the operation target object. 32. The information processing system according to claim 31, wherein said first moving means moves said operation target object to a position before being moved by said first moving means when a cancel operation for canceling movement is performed. . The operation target object includes a first character and a second character,
The first moving means moves the first character to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the operation input, and moves the first character according to the movement of the first character. 33. The information processing system according to claim 31 or 32, wherein said second character is moved so as to follow said character. The operation target object includes a first character and a second character,
34. The apparatus according to any one of claims 31 to 33, further comprising operation target object display control means for displaying said first character larger than said second character when said operation target object is selected by said selection means. information processing system. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generating means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The operation target control means is
An information processing device that changes the mode of the operation target object to a mode composed of a plurality of objects when the zoom degree is higher than a predetermined zoom degree. An information processing method executed in an information processing system,
an operation target control step of controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
a virtual camera control step of controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
a map image generating step of generating a map image representing the extent of at least a portion of said field;
a game image generation step of generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
In the operation target control step,
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
In the map image generation step,
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
In the virtual camera control step,
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
In the operation target control step,
An information processing method, wherein when a zoom degree is higher than a predetermined zoom degree, the mode of the operation target object is changed to a mode composed of a plurality of objects. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generating means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The virtual camera control means
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
The game image generation means is
An information processing apparatus that switches display/non-display of the map image according to the zoom control, and hides the map image when a zoom degree is lower than a predetermined zoom degree. An information processing method executed in an information processing system,
an operation target control step of controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
a virtual camera control step of controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
a map image generating step of generating a map image representing the extent of at least a portion of said field;
a game image generation step of generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
In the operation target control step,
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
In the map image generation step,
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
In the virtual camera control step,
performing zoom control of the virtual camera based on a third operation input;
In the game image generation step,
An information processing method, wherein display/non-display of the map image is switched according to the zoom control, and the map image is hidden when a zoom degree is lower than a predetermined zoom degree. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generating means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The operation target control means is
performing an attack action of attacking an enemy object in the virtual space designated based on the first operation input after the operation target object moves;
The map image generating means is
An information processing device that generates the map image including an image indicating the movable range and an image indicating the attackable range of the operation target object. An information processing method executed in an information processing system,
an operation target control step of controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
a virtual camera control step of controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
a map image generating step of generating a map image representing the extent of at least a portion of said field;
a game image generation step of generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
In the operation target control step,
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
In the map image generation step,
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
In the operation target control step,
performing an attack action of attacking an enemy object in the virtual space designated based on the first operation input after the operation target object moves;
In the map image generation step,
An information processing method for generating the map image including an image indicating the movable range and an image indicating the attackable range of the operation target object. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generating means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
The map image generating means is
An information processing device that calculates an attackable range of an enemy object in the virtual space, and generates the map image that further includes an image showing the attackable range of the enemy object. An information processing method executed in an information processing system,
an operation target control step of controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
a virtual camera control step of controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
a map image generating step of generating a map image representing the extent of at least a portion of said field;
a game image generation step of generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
In the operation target control step,
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
In the map image generation step,
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
In the map image generation step,
An information processing method comprising: calculating an attackable range of an enemy object in the virtual space; and generating the map image further including an image showing the attackable range of the enemy object. operation target control means for controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
virtual camera control means for controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
map image generating means for generating a map image representing at least a partial range of the field;
game image generating means for generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
The operation target control means is
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
The map image generating means is
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
further comprising selection means for selecting the operation target object based on a fourth operation input;
The operation target control means is
A first movement for moving the operation target object selected by the selection means to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the first operation input before a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. means and
a second movement means for confirming movement of the operation target object to a section in which the operation target object moved by the first movement means is located when the confirmation operation is performed;
The map image generating means is
While the operation target object is moved by the first moving means, and while being moved by the first moving means from a section according to the position of the operation target object before being moved by the first moving means. An information processing apparatus that generates the map image further including a route image indicating a route to a section corresponding to the position of the operation target object. An information processing method executed in an information processing system,
an operation target control step of controlling an operation target object on a field in a three-dimensional virtual space based on a first operation input;
a virtual camera control step of controlling at least the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual space based on a second operation input;
a map image generating step of generating a map image representing the extent of at least a portion of said field;
a game image generation step of generating a game image including at least an image of the virtual space based on the virtual camera and the map image;
In the operation target control step,
based on the first operation input, moving the operation target object by a predetermined block unit set in the field;
In the map image generation step,
rotating the image representing the field in response to changes in the orientation of the virtual camera so that the up direction of the map image corresponds to the direction of the virtual camera orientation along the field;
generating the map image including an image representing the field, an image representing the operation target object, an image representing the section, and an image representing a movable range of the operation target object regarding movement in units of the section; death,
further executing a selection step of selecting the operation target object based on a fourth operation input;
In the operation target control step,
A first movement for moving the operation target object selected in the selection step to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the virtual space based on the first operation input before a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. a step;
a second moving step of confirming movement of the operation target object to a section in which the operation target object moved in the first moving step is located when the confirmation operation is performed;
In the map image generation step,
While the operation target object is moved in the first moving step, and while being moved in the first moving step from a section according to the position of the operation target object before being moved in the first moving step An information processing method for generating the map image further including a route image indicating a route to a section corresponding to the position of the operation target object.

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