JP7655788B2 - Game program, recording medium, and game processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, a recording medium, and a game processing method.

Conventionally, games in which teams made up of multiple characters compete against each other are known. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a game control method that allows a predetermined character among the initial characters that make up a team to be replaced with a user character created by the user.

JP 2004-8578 A

In the above conventional technology, the initial character is simply replaced with the user's character. This causes a problem that the content of the user's game experience is the same regardless of which initial character is replaced, making it less interesting.

The present invention was made in consideration of these problems, and aims to provide a game program, a recording medium, and a game processing method that can increase the interest of a game in which a player can replace a character they have created with an existing character.

To achieve the above object, the game program of the present invention causes an information processing device to function as a character creation processing unit that creates a first game character based on a player's input, a character replacement processing unit that replaces the created first game character with a second game character that is pre-set to appear in the game and selected by the player, a setting data selection processing unit that selects a portion of data related to the settings of the selected second game character based on the player's input, and a setting data update processing unit that updates data related to the settings of the first game character to be replaced so as to inherit the selected portion of data.

To achieve the above object, the recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium that records the above game program and is readable by an information processing device.

To achieve the above object, the game processing method of the present invention is a game processing method executed by an information processing device, and includes the steps of: creating a first game character based on a player's input; replacing the created first game character with a second game character that is preset to appear in the game and selected by the player; selecting a portion of the data related to the settings of the selected second game character based on the player's input; and updating the data related to the settings of the first game character to be replaced so as to inherit the selected portion of the data.

The game program of the present invention can increase the interest of a game in which a player can replace a character they have created with an existing character.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a character creation screen. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a face setting screen. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection screen for an existing character. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection screen for handover data. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by a CPU of an information processing device. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to a modified example. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

<1. Overall structure of the game system>
First, an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 1, the game system 1 has an information processing device 3, a game controller 5, and a display device 7. Each of the game controller 5 and the display device 7 is connected to the information processing device 3 so as to be able to communicate with each other via wire or wirelessly.

The information processing device 3 is, for example, a stationary game machine. However, it is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a portable game machine that is equipped with an input unit, a display unit, etc. In addition to game machines, the information processing device 3 may be, for example, a server computer, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, etc. that is manufactured and sold as a computer, or a smartphone, a mobile phone, a phablet, etc. that is manufactured and sold as a telephone.

The player uses the game controller 5 to perform various operational inputs. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the game controller 5 has, for example, a cross key 9, a number of buttons 11, a joystick 13, a touch pad 15, etc.

The display device 7 is, for example, a display device such as a cathode ray tube, liquid crystal, plasma, organic electroluminescence, or projector. The display device 7 may also include a speaker (not shown) for outputting sound, either integrally or separately.

2. Functional configuration of information processing device
Next, an example of a functional configuration of the information processing device 3 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 3 has a character creation processing unit 17, a character replacement processing unit 19, a setting data selection processing unit 21, a setting data update processing unit 23, a story change processing unit 25, and a command change processing unit 27.

The character creation processing unit 17 creates a game character (an example of a first game character) based on the input of the player. The "game character" is not limited to a male or female human being, but may be, for example, an animal, a creature other than a human or animal, a virtual creature (for example, a monster, ghost, or ghost), a robot, an item, or an object. The player can create an original game character by performing various settings, and can play the game by operating the created game character. The various settings can include, for example, the character's first and last name (including the name), appearance (including gender, face, body type, etc.), equipment (including weapons, armor, items, etc.), abilities (including level, attack power, defense power, intelligence, speed, skills, growth rate, etc.), actions (including special moves and skills with dedicated motions), voice (including voice pitch, voice actor, etc.), replacement characters, etc. Note that it may be possible to set items other than the above, such as status, blood ties, and titles, which will be described later. The replacement character is a game character that is to be replaced with the game character created by the player among the game characters that are previously set to appear in the game. Hereinafter, game characters created by players will be referred to as "edited characters" where appropriate.

3 shows an example of a character creation screen. As shown in FIG. 3, the character creation screen displays a plurality of setting items 29 that can be set by the player. The plurality of setting items 29 include, for example, the character's first and last name (including the name), appearance (including gender, face, body type, etc.), equipment (including weapons, armor, items, etc.), abilities (including level, attack power, defense power, intelligence, speed, skills, growth rate, etc.), actions (including special moves and skills with dedicated motions), voice (including voice pitch, voice actor, etc.), replacement characters, etc. The player can operate the game controller 5, for example, by moving the cursor 31 to select one of the setting items 29, thereby displaying a setting screen related to the setting item, and perform various settings. The character creation processing unit 17 creates an edit character based on the contents of the player's input on the character creation screen. The character display unit 33 displays the appearance of the created edit character.

The character creation screen also displays an end creation button 35 and a stop button 37. The player can end the creation of the edited character by operating the end creation button 35 through the game controller 5. Also, the player can stop the creation of the edited character by operating the stop button 37.

Figure 4 shows an example of a face setting screen. The face setting screen is displayed when "appearance" is selected on the character creation screen shown in Figure 3 and then "face" setting is selected. As shown in Figure 4, the face setting screen displays a plurality of setting items 39 that the player can input. The plurality of setting items 39 include, for example, hairstyle, contour, eyebrows, eyes, makeup, nose, mouth, decoration, and the like. The player can operate the game controller 5, for example, by moving the cursor 41 to select one of the setting items 39, and by pressing the left and right of the cross key 9, for example, to select a desired type from a plurality of types previously set for the selected setting item, thereby setting the desired type. For example, for makeup and decoration, "none" can also be selected. The character creation processing unit 17 creates the face of the edit character based on the input contents of the player on the face setting screen. The character display unit 43 displays the face of the created edit character.

The face setting screen also displays a setting completion button 45 and a back button 47. The player can finish setting the face of the edited character by operating the setting completion button 45 through the game controller 5. Also, by operating the back button 47, the player can return to the character creation screen shown in FIG. 3.

Returning to FIG. 2, the character replacement processing unit 19 replaces the edit character created by the character creation processing unit 17 with a game character (an example of a second game character) that is preset to appear in the game and selected by the player. A "game character preset to appear in the game" may be a so-called player character operated by the player, or an existing game character that is set by the game program to appear in the game, and may be a so-called non-player character that is automatically controlled by a predetermined algorithm (so-called game AI) defined by the game program. The player can select a game character to be replaced with the edit character from among multiple existing game characters. Hereinafter, a game character preset to appear in the game will be referred to as an "existing character" as appropriate.

Figure 5 shows an example of a selection screen for an existing character to be replaced with an edited character. This selection screen is displayed when "Replacement Character" is selected on the character creation screen shown in Figure 3. As shown in Figure 5, the existing character selection screen displays multiple existing characters that can be replaced with an edited character. In the example shown in Figure 5, for each existing character, the character's name, level, stamina, attack power, defense power, and other status information are displayed. Note that an image showing the appearance of each character, and other status information such as intelligence, skills, equipment, and owned items may also be displayed. In addition, a details button may be provided for each character, and detailed information such as status may be displayed when the player operates the details button. The player can operate the game controller 5 to select one of the existing characters, for example by moving the cursor 49.

The existing character selection screen also displays a decision button 51 and a back button 53. The player can complete the selection of an existing character by operating the decision button 51 through the game controller 5. In addition, the player can return to the character creation screen shown in FIG. 3 by operating the back button 53.

Returning to FIG. 2, the setting data selection processing unit 21 selects a portion of the data related to the settings of the existing character selected by the player based on the player's input. "Data related to the settings" includes, for example, the character's first and last name (including title), appearance (including gender, face, body type, etc.), equipment (including weapons, armor, items, etc.), abilities (including level, attack power, defense power, intelligence, speed, skills, growth rate, etc.), actions (including special moves and skills with dedicated motions), voice (including voice pitch, voice actor, etc.), status, blood ties, titles, sworn enemies, lines, etc. Status is data that represents the status, position, treatment, role, etc. in the group to which the game character belongs, and includes, for example, king, monarch, governor, general, military strategist, etc. Blood ties is data that represents the blood-related relationship (lineage) of the game character, and includes, for example, relationships between parent and child, siblings, relatives, etc. Titles are names given to existing characters that express their personality, nature, abilities, etc., and include both honorable and dishonorable titles, such as Villain of the Warring States Period, God of War, and Villainy. Enemy is data set for an existing character that expresses resentment or hatred, and is also called a sworn enemy. Note that data related to settings may include data other than the above, such as data indicating marital relationships. Hereinafter, data related to settings will be referred to as "setting data" where appropriate.

Figure 6 shows an example of a selection screen for data to be taken over from an existing character. This selection screen is displayed when a specific existing character is selected on the selection screen for existing characters shown in Figure 5. Figure 6 shows the screen when character A is selected, for example. As shown in Figure 6, the selection screen for data to be taken over displays a plurality of setting data that can be taken over from the selected existing character. In the example shown in Figure 6, for example, the name, appearance, equipment, ability, action, voice, status, blood relatives, title, enemy, and lines are displayed. The player can operate the game controller 5, for example, by moving the cursor 55 to select one of the setting data, and by pressing the right side of the cross key 9 and pressing the button 11 (decision button, etc.), for example, to operate the details button 57 to refer to the details of each setting data. In addition, the player can select one of the setting data using the cursor 55, for example, by pressing the left side of the cross key 9 and pressing the button 11 (decision button, etc.), to check the check box 59 of the selected setting data and select the setting data. The player can select multiple setting data by checking multiple checkboxes 59. It is also possible to not select any setting data and not carry over the setting data of an existing character by not checking any checkboxes 59.

In addition, for example, equipment and abilities may be selected individually rather than all at once. For example, it may be possible to carry over only the growth rate of an existing character's abilities, and have fun growing the edited character based on the growth rate of the existing character, starting from the ability values set for the edited character.

The takeover data selection screen also displays a decision button 61 and a back button 63. The player can complete the selection of takeover data by operating the decision button 61 through the game controller 5. In addition, the player can return to the existing character selection screen shown in FIG. 5 by operating the back button 63.

Returning to FIG. 2, the setting data update processing unit 23 updates data related to the setting of the replaced edit character so as to inherit some of the data selected by the setting data selection processing unit 21. For example, if a blood relative is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 updates the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the blood relative. For example, if a sworn enemy is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 updates the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the sworn enemy. For example, if a title is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 updates the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the title. In other words, the setting data of the existing characters selected by the player (also called inheritance data) is overwritten on the setting data of the edit character.

Note that any setting data not selected by the player (setting data other than carryover data) is set to the content set by the player when creating the edit character, or to the content automatically set for the created character (e.g., status, blood ties, title, sworn enemy, lines, etc.). For example, in the example shown in Figure 6, data related to the status, blood ties, and title of the existing character A has been selected, so this is overwritten onto the data related to the status, blood ties, and title in the setting data for the edit character. Setting data other than status, blood ties, and title is set to the content set by the player or to the automatically set content.

For example, in a historical simulation game related to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, when an edited character created by a player is replaced with an existing character, Cao Cao, if "status" is selected as the data to be carried over, Cao Cao's status as ruler will be carried over, and generals such as Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan will treat the edited character as subordinate generals. In addition, if "blood relations" is selected as the data to be carried over, Cao Cao's blood relations will be carried over, and for example, his sons Cao Pi and Cao Zhi will call him "Father." Furthermore, if "lines" is selected as the data to be carried over, lines including the player's name, such as "My name is Cao Cao...", and "So you know I'm Cao Cao!" can be carried over.

On the other hand, if a "name" is not selected, the name "Cao Cao" will not be carried over, and the player can play with a name that they freely set when creating the edited character (for example, "Cao Cao" or "Aman"). This means that in a historical simulation game such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, in which many warlords appear, if a player has a special attachment to a warlord that does not exist as a character in the game, the player can create a character with the name of that warlord and have that warlord appear in the game.

The story change processing unit 25 changes the development of the game story based on the selection result of the part of the data by the setting data selection processing unit 21. For example, if a status (e.g., ruler, etc.) is selected from the setting data of an existing character, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which the edited character inherits the status of the existing character, such as, for example, being treated as a ruler by a subordinate of the existing character, or the edited character engaging in battles and diplomacy with other countries as a ruler. On the other hand, if a status is not selected, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story that is unrelated to the status of the existing character, such as, for example, being in a position of opposition to subordinates of the existing character, or the edited character serving as a military commander to a ruler of another country.

For example, when blood ties are selected from the setting data of the existing character, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story that inherits the blood ties of the existing character, such as a child of the existing character treating the edit character as a son or daughter, a parent of the existing character treating the edit character as a father or mother, or a sibling or relative of the existing character treating the edit character as a sibling or relative. For example, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which blood ties are used in diplomatic relations, such as an edit character making an alliance or secret pact using the blood ties of the existing character, or succeeding in negotiations, defection, or maneuvering (poaching enemy personnel, betrayal, rebellion, defection, etc.). On the other hand, when blood ties are not selected, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which diplomatic relations have changed, such as a blood relative of the existing character (parent, child, sibling, relative, etc.) treating the edit character as a stranger, or, for example, being unable to make an alliance or secret pact, or failing negotiations, defection, or maneuvering. Furthermore, if blood ties are selected, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which the edit character cannot marry a game character that is related by blood to the existing character, but if blood ties are not selected, the edit character marries the game character.

For example, if an enemy is selected from the setting data of an existing character, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story that takes over from the enemy of the existing character, such as the edit character taking revenge on the enemy of the existing character and settling a long-standing grudge. For example, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which the enemy has an influence, such as the edit character making an alliance or secret pact to take revenge on the enemy, or carrying out negotiations, defection, or strategy. On the other hand, if an enemy is not selected, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which diplomatic relations change, such as when the edit character defeats the enemy, it is treated as a mere victory in battle rather than revenge, or the above alliance or secret pact cannot be made, or the negotiations, defection, or strategy fails.

For example, if a title is selected from the setting data of an existing character, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which the title of the existing character is inherited, such as an ally or enemy treating the edit character with respect or disdain for the title. For example, a story may be developed in which the edit character uses the title of an existing character to make an alliance or secret pact, or to succeed in negotiations, defection, or intrigue, and the title is used in diplomatic relations. On the other hand, if a title is not selected, the story change processing unit 25 may develop a story in which diplomatic relations change, such as an ally or enemy's opinion of the edit character changes, an alliance or secret pact cannot be made, or negotiations, defection, or intrigue fails.

The command change processing unit 27 changes the commands that the player uses to instruct the replaced edit character to act, based on the selection of some of the data by the setting data selection processing unit 21. For example, if a status or title is selected from the setting data of an existing character, the player may be able to instruct the edit character to act by inheriting dedicated commands (including, for example, special strategies, special moves, skills, items, etc.) that can only be used by someone who holds that status or title. On the other hand, if a status or title is not selected, the command change processing unit 27 may change the commands for the edit character to commands (including, for example, general-purpose strategies, special moves, skills, items, etc.) based on the status or title set for the edit character.

The processing in each processing unit described above is not limited to these examples of division of processing, and may be performed by a smaller number of processing units (e.g., one processing unit), or may be performed by a further subdivided processing unit. The functions of each processing unit described above are implemented by a game program executed by the CPU 301 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, but some of them may be implemented by actual devices such as dedicated integrated circuits such as ASICs and FPGAs, or other electrical circuits.

3. Processing procedure executed by the information processing device
Next, an example of a processing procedure executed by the CPU 301 of the information processing device 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S10, the information processing device 3 creates an edit character based on the player's input using the character creation processing unit 17.

In step S20, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not an existing character to be replaced with the edit character has been selected by the character replacement processing unit 19. If an existing character has been selected (step S20: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S30. On the other hand, if an existing character has not been selected (step S20: NO), the process proceeds to step S50, which will be described later.

In step S30, the information processing device 3 uses the setting data selection processing unit 21 to determine whether or not the player has selected setting data to be handed over to the edit character from among the setting data of the existing characters selected in step S20 above. If setting data has been selected (step S30: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S40. On the other hand, if setting data has not been selected (step S30: NO), the process proceeds to step S50, which will be described later.

In step S40, the information processing device 3 uses the setting data update processing unit 23 to update the setting data of the edit character to be replaced so as to inherit the setting data selected in step S30 above.

In step S50, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the creation of the edited character has been completed. If the creation of the edited character has not been completed (step S50: NO), the process returns to the previous step S10 and repeats the same procedure. On the other hand, if the creation of the edited character has been completed (step S50: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S60.

In step S60, the information processing device 3 causes the character replacement processing unit 19 to replace the edit character created in step S10 with the existing character selected in step S20.

In step S70, the information processing device 3 causes the command change processing unit 27 to change the command by which the player instructs the replaced edit character to act, based on the result of the selection of the setting data in step S30 above.

In step S80, the information processing device 3 causes the story change processing unit 25 to change the development of the game story based on the result of the selection of the setting data in step S30 above.

In step S90, the information processing device 3 causes the replaced edit character to appear in the game, and progresses the game in accordance with the story development changed in step S80. This ends this flowchart.

The above-mentioned processing procedure is an example, and at least some of the above procedures may be deleted or changed, or procedures other than those described above may be added. Furthermore, the order of at least some of the above procedures may be changed, or multiple procedures may be combined into a single procedure. For example, the above steps S60 to S80 are described as separate steps in order to distinguish between their functions, but in reality, these are processes that are performed almost simultaneously. Therefore, the order of at least some of the above steps S60 to S80 may be changed, or multiple procedures may be combined into a single step.

4. Effects of the embodiment
As described above, the game program of this embodiment causes the information processing device 3 to function as a character creation processing unit 17 that creates an edit character based on player input, a character replacement processing unit 19 that replaces the created edit character with an existing character that has been pre-set to appear in the game and selected by the player, a setting data selection processing unit 21 that selects a portion of the setting data of the selected existing character based on player input, and a setting data update processing unit 23 that updates the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the selected portion of the data.

In this embodiment, the edit character created by the player can be replaced with an existing character selected by the player from among existing characters that have been preset to appear in the game. In this case, the player can select a portion of the setting data of the existing character, and the selected portion of data can be passed on to the replaced edit character. This allows the content of the setting data to be passed on, etc. to be changed depending on which existing character is selected as the replacement target. Also, the type of setting data to be passed on, etc. can be changed depending on which data of the existing character's setting data is selected to be passed on. In this way, since the settings of the replaced edit character can be changed, the player can enjoy different game experiences depending on the selection of the existing character to be replaced with and the selection of the setting data to be passed on. This can increase the interest.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game program may further cause the information processing device 3 to function as a story change processing unit 25 that changes the development of the game story based on the results of selecting some of the data.

In this case, the player can enjoy different stories depending on the selection of setting data to be carried over from the existing character. For example, if data related to the position of the existing character (status, blood ties, title, etc.) is selected from the setting data, the player can experience a story that carries over the position of the existing character. On the other hand, if the setting data is not selected, the player can experience a story based on the position set for the edited character, which is unrelated to the position of the existing character. This makes the game even more entertaining.

In this embodiment, the game program may also cause the information processing device 3 to function as a command change processing unit 27 that changes the command by which the player instructs the replaced edit character to act based on the selection result of a portion of the data.

In this case, the player can instruct the replaced edit character to act using different commands depending on the selection of setting data to be inherited from the existing character. For example, if data related to the position of the existing character (status, blood ties, title, etc.) is selected from the setting data, the edit character can be instructed to act using special commands that can only be used in the position of the existing character. On the other hand, if that setting data is not selected, the edit character can be instructed to act using commands based on the position set for the edit character, which are unrelated to the commands of the existing character. This can further increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the setting data of the existing character may include data regarding blood ties, and in that case, when data regarding blood ties is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 may update the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the data regarding blood ties.

In this case, the player can select data related to blood ties as the setting data to be inherited from the existing character. By selecting data related to blood ties, the edited character can enjoy a story that inherits the blood ties of the existing character, such as being treated as a parent by the child of the existing character, being treated as a child by the parent of the existing character, or being treated as a sibling or relative by the siblings or relatives of the existing character. On the other hand, by not selecting data related to blood ties, the player can experience a story that does not inherit the blood ties of the existing character. For example, in a story in which blood ties are used in diplomatic relations, such as an existing character making an alliance or a secret agreement based on blood ties, or succeeding in negotiations, defection, or manipulation, by not inheriting blood ties, it is possible to experience a story in which diplomatic relations have changed, such as being unable to make an alliance or a secret agreement, or failing negotiations, defection, or manipulation. In this way, the player can enjoy different game experiences depending on whether or not to inherit the blood ties of the existing character.

In this embodiment, the setting data of the existing character may also include data related to the enemy, and in that case, when data related to the enemy is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 may update the setting data of the replaced edit character so that the data related to the enemy is inherited.

In this case, the player can select data related to the enemy as the setting data to be inherited from the existing character. By selecting data related to the enemy, the edit character can enjoy a story that inherits the enemy of the existing character, such as taking revenge on the enemy of the existing character and settling a long-standing grudge. On the other hand, by not selecting data related to the enemy, the player can experience a story that does not inherit the enemy of the existing character. For example, a story in which the edit character's defeat of the enemy is treated as a mere victory in battle. In addition, in the case of a story in which the enemy affects the development of the story, such as an existing character making an alliance or a secret pact to take revenge on the enemy, or carrying out negotiations, defection, or manipulation, by not inheriting the enemy, it is possible to experience a story in which diplomatic relations change, such as being unable to make an alliance or a secret pact, or failing to negotiate, defect, or manipulate. In this way, the player can enjoy different game experiences depending on whether or not to inherit the enemy of the existing character.

In this embodiment, the setting data of the existing character may also include data related to a title, and in that case, when data related to a title is selected based on the player's input, the setting data update processing unit 23 may update the setting data of the replaced edit character so as to inherit the data related to the title.

In this case, the player can select data related to a title as the setting data to be inherited from the existing character. By selecting data related to a title, for example, it may be possible to inherit a dedicated command that can only be used by a game character that has the title, and to instruct the edit character to act. In addition, the player can enjoy a story in which the title of the existing character is inherited, such as being treated by allies and enemies as a person who has the title. On the other hand, by not selecting data related to a title, it is possible to experience a story in which the title of the existing character is not inherited. For example, it may be possible to become unable to use a command specific to the title. In addition, in the case of a story in which the title is used in diplomatic relations, such as an existing character making an alliance or a secret pact through a title, or succeeding in negotiations, defection, or manipulation, by not inheriting the title, it is possible to experience a story in which diplomatic relations have changed, such as being unable to make an alliance or a secret pact, or failing negotiations, defection, or manipulation. In this way, the player can enjoy different game experiences depending on whether or not to inherit the title of the existing character.

5. Modifications
The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and technical concept of the present invention.

For example, the parameters of an existing character may be changed depending on the result of the selection of the carryover data. FIG. 8 shows an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 3 according to this modified example. As shown in FIG. 8, the information processing device 3 has a parameter change processing unit 65 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 2 described above.

The parameter change processing unit 65 changes the parameters of the existing characters based on the selection result of the part of the data by the setting data selection processing unit 21. The "parameters" are various status values that indicate the abilities and states of the existing characters, such as physical strength, attack power, defense power, intelligence, skills, loyalty, morale, etc. For example, when a blood relative or title is selected from the setting data of an existing character, the parameter change processing unit 65 may increase parameters such as loyalty and morale of blood relatives and subordinate characters (when a status is selected) compared to when a blood relative or title is not selected. Also, for example, when an enemy is selected, the parameter change processing unit 65 may change the parameters so that the fighting power of the enemy is reduced in a battle with the enemy compared to when an enemy is not selected, making it easier to take revenge.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a "replace character" is provided as a setting item when creating an edit character, but it is not necessary to set the replacement when creating an edit character. For example, a "character creation mode" in which an edit character is created and a "story mode" in which the story progresses may be set as separate independent modes. In this case, for example, the character creation mode does not have a "replace" setting, and a completely original edit character can be created. The created edit character may be registered in something like an edit character list, for example, as "new general 1", "new general 2", ..., etc. Next, at the start of the story mode, the player may be allowed to select "whether to replace a character", and if "replace" is selected, a list of existing characters that appear in the story to be started may be displayed. Then, when the player selects a character to be replaced from the list, an edit character list may be displayed, and the player may be able to select the edit character to be replaced. After that, as in the above embodiment, the player selects which item of the setting data to carry over, and the story progresses accordingly.

In addition to what has already been described above, the methods according to the above embodiments and each modified example may be used in appropriate combinations. Although not illustrated individually, the above embodiments and each modified example may be implemented with various modifications within the scope of their intent.

6. Hardware configuration of information processing device
Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing device 3 that realizes each processing unit implemented by the program executed by the CPU 301 etc. described above will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, the information processing device 3 has, for example, a CPU 301, a ROM 303, a RAM 305, a GPU 306, a dedicated integrated circuit 307 constructed for a specific application, such as an ASIC or FPGA, an input device 313, an output device 315, a recording device 317, a drive 319, a connection port 321, and a communication device 323. These components are connected to each other via a bus 309, an input/output interface 311, etc., so that signals can be transmitted between them.

The game program can be recorded, for example, in ROM 303, RAM 305, or a recording device 317 such as a hard disk.

The game program may also be temporarily or permanently (non-temporarily) recorded on a removable recording medium 325, such as a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk, various types of CDs, MO disks, optical disks such as DVDs, or semiconductor memory. Such recording media 325 may also be provided as so-called package software. In this case, the game program recorded on these recording media 325 may be read by the drive 319 and recorded on the recording device 317 via the input/output interface 311, bus 309, etc.

The game program may also be recorded, for example, on a download site, another computer, or another recording device (not shown). In this case, the game program is transferred via a network NW such as a LAN or the Internet, and the communication device 323 receives this program. The program received by the communication device 323 may then be recorded in the recording device 317 via the input/output interface 311, bus 309, etc.

The game program may also be recorded, for example, in an appropriate external connection device 327. In this case, the game program may be transferred via an appropriate connection port 321 and recorded in the recording device 317 via the input/output interface 311, bus 309, etc.

Then, the CPU 301 executes various processes according to the programs recorded in the recording device 317, thereby realizing processes by the character creation processing unit 17, character replacement processing unit 19, setting data selection processing unit 21, setting data update processing unit 23, story change processing unit 25, command change processing unit 27, etc. described above. At this time, the CPU 301 may, for example, read and execute the programs directly from the recording device 317, or may execute the programs after first loading them into the RAM 305. Furthermore, when the CPU 301 receives a program via the communication device 323, drive 319, or connection port 321, for example, it may execute the received program directly without recording it in the recording device 317.

The CPU 301 may also perform various processes based on signals and information input from an input device 313, such as a microphone, mouse, keyboard, etc. (not shown), including the aforementioned game controller 5, as necessary.

The GPU 306 performs processing for image display, such as rendering processing, in response to instructions from the CPU 301.

The CPU 301 and GPU 306 then output the results of the above processing from an output device 315, which may include, for example, the display device 7 described above. Furthermore, the CPU 301 and GPU 306 may transmit the results of this processing via the communication device 323 or the connection port 321 as necessary, or may record the results in the recording device 317 or recording medium 325.

3 Information processing device 17 Character creation processing unit 19 Character replacement processing unit 21 Setting data selection processing unit 23 Setting data update processing unit 25 Story change processing unit 27 Command change processing unit 65 Parameter change processing unit 325 Recording medium

Claims (8)

An information processing device,
a character creation processing unit that creates a first game character based on an input from a player;
a character replacement processing unit that replaces the created first game character with a second game character that is preset to appear in the game and selected by the player;
a setting data selection processing unit that selects a portion of data relating to the setting of the selected second game character based on an input by the player;
a setting data update processing unit that updates data relating to settings of the first game character to be replaced so as to inherit the selected portion of the data;
A game program to function as a. The information processing device,
a story change processing unit that changes the development of a story of the game based on a selection result of the part of the data;
The game program according to claim 1, further functioning as a The information processing device,
a command change processing unit that changes a command for the player to instruct the replaced first game character to take an action based on a selection result of the portion of data;
3. The game program according to claim 1 or 2, further functioning as a The data relating to the setting of the second game character includes:
Includes data on kinship,
The setting data update processing unit:
when the blood relationship data is selected based on the input by the player, updating data relating to the setting of the replaced first game character so as to inherit the blood relationship data.
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The data relating to the setting of the second game character includes:
Contains data about enemies,
The setting data update processing unit:
when data relating to the enemy is selected based on an input by the player, updating data relating to the setting of the replaced first game character so as to inherit the data relating to the enemy;
5. A game program according to claim 1. The data relating to the setting of the second game character includes:
Includes data on titles,
The setting data update processing unit:
when the data relating to the title is selected based on the input by the player, updating data relating to the setting of the replaced first game character so as to inherit the data relating to the title;
6. A game program according to claim 1. A recording medium readable by an information processing device, on which the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is recorded. A game processing method executed by an information processing device, comprising:
creating a first game character based on player input;
replacing the created first game character with a second game character that is preset to appear in the game and selected by the player;
selecting a part of data related to the setting of the selected second game character based on an input by the player;
updating data relating to settings of the first game character to be replaced so as to inherit the selected portion of data;
The game processing method includes:

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