JP7738232B2 - Program, information processing method and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, various specifications have been attempted in games using virtual spaces in order to improve the enjoyment of the games.
One of the methods disclosed is a technique of placing an illusionary object in a competitive game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent Publication No. 2020-103526

However, the objects in Patent Document 1 mentioned above are merely objects placed to visually confuse other users, and are not subject to hit detection (attack detection) in the game. While this is useful as one of the game's specifications, it is not necessarily sufficient to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention was made in light of this situation, and aims to provide players with a more entertaining game system.

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is
The computer involved in the game,
an installation means for installing a special object that can be associated with a first character of the game at a predetermined position in a virtual space of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means for determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
It functions as
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with the first character, determines the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target for the second character;
It is a program.

In the first aspect, the installation means may be capable of installing the special object in association with a predetermined part of the first character,
When the special object is placed in association with a specified part of the first character, the determination means can determine the part of the first character to which the special object is associated as the priority target of attack for the second character.

Furthermore, in the first aspect, the installation means can change the shape of the special object depending on the location or portion where the special object is installed.

Furthermore, in the first aspect, the placement means can place the special object including a display of an indicator that the special object can function.

Furthermore, in the first aspect, if the special object is placed in association with a player character of the game, it can further function as a recovery means for recovering the stamina of the special object.

In addition, in the first aspect, the installation means can change the shape of the special object in accordance with the shape of the player character of the game.

Moreover, a second aspect of the present invention is
An information processing method executed by a computer related to a game,
a setting step of setting a special object that can be associated with a first character of the game at a predetermined position in a virtual space of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determining step of determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
Including,
the determining step determines, when the special object is placed in association with the first character, the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target of the second character;
It is an information processing method.

Moreover, a third aspect of the present invention is
an installation means for installing a special object that can be associated with a first character of the game at a predetermined position in a virtual space of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means for determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
Equipped with
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with the first character, determines the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target for the second character;
It is an information processing device.

An information processing method and an information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention are also provided as an information processing method or an information processing device corresponding to a program according to one aspect of the present invention.

This invention allows players to enjoy a more engaging game system.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a game terminal that constitutes an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a game terminal and a server that constitute an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example different from the example of FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed by a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example different from that of FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example different from that shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 7. FIG.

[Embodiment]
First, before describing an embodiment of the present invention, a brief description will be given of a game (hereinafter referred to as "this game") to which an information processing system (hereinafter referred to as "this system") according to one embodiment of the present invention is applied.
This game is, for example, a type of game known as an action RPG (Role Playing Game). In this game, the player repeatedly engages in events set in the game's virtual space and battles with enemy NPCs (Non-Player Characters), and aims to develop the character they control (hereinafter referred to as the "player character") and ultimately clear the game. In particular, in this game, the player progresses by fighting and defeating enemy characters placed in the virtual space using weapons and magic (skills).

In addition, in this game, the player can select a profession that determines the abilities and characteristics of the player character in the game. One of these professions is "Illusionist." Although illusionists do not have many means of directly attacking enemy NPCs, they can use a variety of skills to change the behavior of enemy NPCs. By making good use of these illusionist abilities, the player can defeat enemy NPCs and progress through the game. In this embodiment, we will mainly explain the functions, characteristics, skills, etc. that the player can perform in the game if they select the illusionist profession.

<Summary>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1, this system includes a game terminal 1 and a server 2. Game terminal 1 and server 2 are connected to each other via a predetermined network N, such as the Internet. However, network N is not a required component, and other networks, such as NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or LAN (Local Area Network), may also be used. Note that hereinafter, when simply referring to "images," this includes images of any format, such as "moving images" and "still images."

Game terminal 1 is used by a player who wishes to play the game. Game terminal 1 may be a general-purpose home game console, a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet, or the like. Game terminal 1 executes various processes required to progress through the game.

Server 2 is managed by an administrator of the system. Server 2 is composed of a general-purpose PC or similar device. It communicates with game terminals 1 and other devices, and stores and manages various information required for the progress of the game.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a game terminal that constitutes an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game terminal 1 includes a control unit 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input/output interface 15, an output unit 16, an input unit 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

The control unit 11 is configured by a microcomputer including a CPU, a GPU, a semiconductor memory, etc. The control unit 11 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the storage unit 18 to the RAM 13.
The RAM 13 also stores information necessary for the control unit 11 to execute various processes as needed.

The control unit 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. The bus 14 is also connected to an input/output interface 15. The input/output interface 15 is connected to an output unit 16, an input unit 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

The output unit 16 outputs image information, audio information, etc. to a display, speaker, etc. The image information and audio information output by the output unit 16 is output from the display, speaker, etc. in a form that is recognizable by humans as an image or audio.

The input unit 17 is, for example, a game controller equipped with sensor functions, and inputs various information in response to input operations by the player.

The storage unit 18 is composed of a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD), and stores various information. For example, the storage unit 18 stores various game programs, save data, account information, and other information required to progress through the game.

The communication unit 19 controls communications between other hardware and other devices via a network N, including the Internet.

The drive 20 is provided as needed. Removable media 31, such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory, is appropriately attached to the drive 20. Various programs for executing the game are stored on the removable media 31. The programs read from the removable media 31 by the drive 20 are installed in the storage unit 18 as needed.
Furthermore, the removable media 31 can also store various types of information stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18 .

Here, the hardware configuration of the server 2 can be basically the same as the hardware configuration of the game terminal 1, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. Cooperation between these various hardware and software enables the game terminal 1 and the server 2 to execute various processes.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a game terminal and a server that make up an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 1 executes various programs and functions as a game processing execution means 60, an input operation reception means 62, a special object management means 64, and an attack target determination means 66.

The game processing execution means 60 executes various processes related to the game.
Specifically, the game processing execution means 60 reads virtual game space objects and textures included in the game information from a storage unit (not shown) in accordance with various input operations by the player, etc., and generates two-dimensional or three-dimensional images, sounds, etc. related to the game while executing the game program. In other words, the game processing execution means 60 controls the progress of the game by generating and managing the results of the operation instructions given by the player.
Furthermore, the game processing execution means 60 transmits various pieces of information relating to the game to the server 2 as appropriate.

The input operation receiving means 62 receives input operations related to the game from the player.
The input operation received by the input operation receiving unit 62 includes information about the type of button or analog stick used for the input operation, and information about the number of times it was pressed.

The special object management means 64 executes various processes and management related to "phantom objects," which are special objects unique to this game. Here, a special object is an object unique to this game that has various functions, such as attracting attacks from enemy NPCs on its own behalf.
The special object management means 64 is provided with a skill activation management means 80 , an association management means 82 , and a special object generation means 84 .
The skill activation management means 80 accepts input operations related to phantom objects from among the input operations accepted by the input operation accepting means 62.
The association management means 82 accepts and manages the selection of associations between specified body parts of specified characters in the game and phantom objects based on the content of input operations from the player accepted by the input operation acceptance means 62.
The special object generating means 84 places a special object that can be associated with the first character of the game at a predetermined position in the virtual space of the game in response to an input operation by the user.
Specifically, the special object generation means 84 places a phantom object in a specified part of a specified character managed by the association management means 82 based on the content of the input operation received by the skill activation management means 80. The specific situation and image of the phantom object that is actually placed will be explained with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

The attack target determination means 66 determines an attack target for the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority. When the special object is placed in association with the first character, the attack target determination means 66 determines the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target for the second character.
Specifically, when a phantom object is placed by the special object generation means 84, the attack target determination means 66 determines the character associated with the phantom object and that character's body part as the priority attack target for the enemy NPC.

As shown in Figure 3, the control unit 100 of the server 2 executes various programs and the like to function as the game information management means 120.

The game information management means 120 of the server 2 manages various information required for the game to progress on the game terminal 1 and executes various processes. Specifically, for example, the game information management means 120 performs tasks such as authenticating account information sent from the game terminal 1 and distributing game information in response to download requests for various game information from the game terminal 1.

Next, an example of how the game image changes when a phantom object is placed will be described with reference to FIGS.
4 and 5 are diagrams showing examples of game images displayed on a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The example in Figure 4 shows a situation in the game where character UC (player character) encounters three enemy characters (character UT, character US1, character US2) and is forced into combat. In the situation in Figure 4, character UC has already been recognized as a target for attack by the enemy characters, and unless character UC takes some kind of action, the enemy characters will attack him.
In contrast, in the example of Figure 5, character UC activates his skill and places a phantom object that acts as a substitute for himself on the abdomen of character UT. As described above, when a phantom object is placed in this game, the priority attack target switches to the phantom object for a certain period of time. Therefore, in the example of Figure 5, the attack target of characters US1 and US2 switches to the abdomen of character UT. Also, in the example of Figure 5, for example, character UT cannot target its own abdomen, so it has lost its target of attack. As a result, while the phantom object is placed, character UC can perform other actions (such as other attack actions or fleeing) without being attacked by characters UT, US1, and US2.
In this embodiment, since phantom objects can be placed in association with specific parts of enemy characters, it is possible to use them, for example, by skillfully placing a phantom object in a weak spot of an enemy character (for example, the abdomen of character UT), to have other enemy characters target and attack the weak spot of the target enemy character.

Figure 6 shows an example of the flow of processing executed by a game terminal constituting an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In step S1, the skill activation management means 80 of the game terminal 1 accepts input operations related to phantom objects related to the game from among the input operations accepted by the input operation acceptance means 62.

In step S2, the association management means 82 accepts and manages the selection of an association between a specific body part of a specific character in the game and a phantom object based on the content of the input operation accepted by the skill activation management means 80.

In step S3, the special object generation means 84 places a phantom object in a specified part of a specified character managed by the association management means 82 based on the content of the input operation received by the skill activation management means 80.

In step S4, the attack target determination means 66 determines the character associated with the phantom object and that character's body part as the priority attack target for enemy NPCs, particularly when a phantom object has been placed by the special object generation means 84. This completes the phantom object placement process.

The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and includes modifications and improvements within the scope of achieving the objectives of the present invention.

Other Embodiments
Here, the phantom objects of this system will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Note that the object UO in Figures 7 and 8 is a phantom object that is not associated with a specific character and is placed by the character UC.

For example, phantom objects in this system may have a display function to clarify whether the object is valid or invalid. For example, in the example of Figure 7, a thin, smoke-like effect indicating the relationship is displayed between character UC and the phantom object (object UO) placed by character UC. For example, by displaying a display indicating the relationship with the phantom object when the phantom object is functioning effectively during the game, and not displaying such an effect when the phantom object has disappeared, the player can clearly recognize the status of the phantom object during the game.

In the above embodiment, the system only describes that enemy NPCs preferentially attack characters (or parts) associated with phantom objects, but this is not limited thereto.
An enemy NPC may determine its target for attack according to a parameter called a hate value, for example. The hate value is a parameter calculated to determine the target of an enemy NPC's attack, and increases or decreases depending on, for example, the attack action against the enemy NPC, the distance to the enemy NPC, the weapon equipped by each character, etc.
For example, if the above-mentioned phantom object does not exist, the enemy NPC may determine the character closest to the enemy NPC as the attack target, or the character with the highest hate value as the attack target. And, for example, if the above-mentioned phantom object exists, the enemy NPC may preferentially determine the character (or part) associated with the phantom object as the attack target, regardless of the distance or hate value of other characters.

For example, a phantom object in this system may have the function of displaying an indicator of the phantom object's functioning (hereinafter referred to as "stamina"). Note that this stamina decreases, for example, when the phantom object is attacked by another NPC or when the player character takes a predetermined action, and when it falls below a predetermined standard, the phantom object disappears.
Specifically, by visually displaying the remaining stamina as high as in Figure 8(A), as medium as in Figure 8(B), and as low as in Figure 8(C), the player can clearly recognize the status of the phantom object. By incorporating such elements, the system can provide the player with a wider range of choices and a more enjoyable game system.

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may be provided with a feature that cancels the effect of a phantom object when certain conditions are met. Specifically, the system may be provided with a feature that cancels the effect of a phantom object when, for example, the following conditions are met:
(1) For example, the system may have a feature in which a placed phantom object disappears when its stamina falls below 0.
(2) For example, the system may be configured so that the phantom object disappears if the player character who placed the phantom object is attacked, etc.
(3) For example, the system may have a feature that causes a phantom object to disappear when the player character that generated the phantom object moves away from the phantom object by more than a certain distance.
(4) For example, the system may be configured so that a phantom object automatically disappears after a certain amount of time has passed since it was generated.

Although not described in the above embodiment, the system may also have a function that allows the phantom object to be reinstalled. For example, the system may have a feature that restores the lost stamina of the phantom object when the phantom object is reinstalled.
The term "stamina" is merely an example and is not limiting. Depending on the content and worldview of the game, the above-described function or a similar function may be implemented using any expression, such as endurance value or activity time (e.g., 10 seconds).

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may also have a function that reduces the stamina of phantom objects over time, for example.

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may also have a function that allows placed phantom objects to be moved to other locations.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the system has been described as placing a phantom object in association with a specific part of an enemy NPC, but this is not limited to this. The system may place a phantom object in association with, for example, an ally character or an existing object, or may simply place a phantom object in the game space without associating it with a specific character (for example, the embodiments of Figures 7 and 8).
The system may also place phantom objects in such a way that they are associated only with the character, and not associated with any part of the character.

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may also be equipped with a feature that allows for the placement of phantom objects (such as phantom giant monsters) that have the ability to attack other enemy characters.

In the above embodiment, the phantom object is described as a substitute target for an enemy NPC's attack when the enemy NPC's search behavior is detected, but this is not limited to this. For example, the system may add a function to the placed phantom object so that it is forcibly recognized as a target for attack by surrounding enemies.
Furthermore, the system may add a function to the placed phantom object, for example, that allows it to be recognized as an attack target even by distant enemies that would not normally be recognized as an attack target.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example was described in which the player character places a phantom object in association with a nearby NPC, but this is not limited to this. For example, the system may have a function that allows the player character to place a phantom object for an NPC that is a certain distance away.

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may also add a function that allows the player character to enhance the performance of surrounding ally characters.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that phantom objects are associated with normal surviving NPCs, but this is not limited to this. For example, the system may be equipped with a specification that allows phantom objects to be placed in association with deceased NPCs, etc.

In addition, although not explained in the above embodiment, the system may provide the player with an operation mode that allows them to only place phantom objects (but not perform attacking actions, etc.) without being detected by enemy NPCs, etc. By making good use of this operation mode to place phantom objects, the player can progress through the game with an even greater advantage.

Moreover, the phantom object may be associated with the player character (the player character may be placed on the player character). In this case, the player character will be the target of attacks by enemy NPCs, just as if no phantom object had been placed on the player character. The system may also be configured to, for example, have the phantom object's health recover at a fixed rate when the player character is placed on a phantom object. By combining such specifications, the system can further expand the player's options and provide a game system with high gameplay.

In the above embodiment, the system is described as setting the position and time when generating a phantom object, but this is not limited to this. For example, the system may also set the number and size of the objects to be generated.
The system may also be configured to set the number of phantom objects that can be generated, and to delete older phantom objects when the number of generated phantom objects reaches an upper limit.

Also, although not explained in the above embodiment, this system may have a function that allows the shape of the phantom object to be changed depending on the associated part when the phantom object is placed in association with a part such as an NPC.
Specifically, for example, when the phantom object is placed on the abdomen, it may take on a shape that looks as if it is clinging to the abdomen, and when it is placed on the head, it may take on a shape that looks as if it is resting on the head.

Also, although not explained in the above embodiment, the present system may have a function that allows the shape of the phantom object to be changed depending on the appearance and performance (including occupation, etc.) of the player character.
Specifically, for example, the shape of the phantom object may be a shape that resembles the player character who placed the phantom object, another friendly NPC, another player character controlled by another player, etc.

Furthermore, although not described in the above embodiment, the game may be executed on any hardware (e.g., game terminal 1), such as a home game console such as PlayStation (registered trademark), a portable game console such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), various game consoles designed for commercial use, or electronic devices such as a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Furthermore, although not explained in the above embodiment, the content of the game related to this system is not limited. This system may be applied to any type of game, such as FPS (First Person Shooter), TPS (Third Person Shooter), RPG (Role Playing Game), action game, simulation game, sports game, card game, battle royale (symmetrical or asymmetrical), MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), music game, fighting game, quiz game, etc.

The above-described series of processes can be executed by hardware or software.
In other words, the functional configurations shown in FIG. 3 and the like are merely examples and are not particularly limited.
That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function that can execute the above-described series of processes as a whole, and the type of functional block used to realize this function is not limited to the example shown in Fig. 3. Furthermore, the location of the functional block is not limited to the example shown in Fig. 3, and may be arbitrary.
Furthermore, one functional block may be configured by hardware alone, by software alone, or by a combination of these.

Furthermore, the number and users of the various hardware components that make up this system are optional, and it may also be configured to include other hardware.

Furthermore, when a series of processes is performed by software, the programs that make up that software are installed onto a computer or other device from a network or recording medium.

The computer may also be a computer that is built into dedicated hardware, or a computer that can execute various functions by installing various programs.
That is, for example, the various hardware in the above-described embodiments may be freely adopted as any computer, any mobile terminal such as a smartphone, any game console, etc. Furthermore, any combination of types and contents of various input units and various output units may be adopted.

In addition, the recording medium containing such a program may be configured not only as a removable medium (not shown) provided separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to the player, but also as a recording medium provided to the player in a state where it is pre-installed in the device main body.

In addition, in this specification, the term "system" refers to an overall device composed of multiple devices, multiple means, etc.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of this embodiment will be achieved. It is also possible to combine this embodiment with other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other, as appropriate.

To sum up, the information processing system to which the present invention is applied can take various forms having the following configurations.
The computer involved in the game,
an installation means (e.g., special object generation means 84) for installing a special object that can be associated with a first character of the game at a predetermined position in a virtual space of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means (e.g., attack target determination means 66) for determining an attack target for the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
It functions as
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with the first character, determines the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target for the second character;
A program is enough.

In other words, the skill activation management means 80 functions as an installation means.
The attack target determining means 66 functions as a determining means.

<Effects>
This allows players to enjoy a game with greater freedom of play and enhanced gameplay.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Game terminal 11 Control unit 60 Game processing execution means 62 Input operation reception means 64 Special object management means 80 Skill activation management means 82 Association management means 84 Special object generation means 66 Attack target determination means 2 Server 100 Control unit 120 Game information management means

Claims (10)

The computer involved in the game,
an installation means for installing a special object associated with a first character of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means for determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
It functions as
the determination means, when a player character corresponding to the user and the special object are present within a predetermined range from the second character, determines the first character or the special object associated with the special object as a priority target of attack for the second character; and when the player character is present within a predetermined range from the second character but the special object is not present within the predetermined range from the second character, determines the player character as a priority target of attack for the second character ;
the placing means is capable of placing the special object in association with a predetermined part of the first character;
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with a predetermined body part of the first character, determines the body part of the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target of the second character;
the placing means changes the shape of the special object depending on the location or portion where the special object is placed.
program. The computer involved in the game,
an installation means for installing a special object associated with a first character of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means for determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
It functions as
the determination means, when a player character corresponding to the user and the special object are present within a predetermined range from the second character, determines the first character or the special object associated with the special object as a priority target of attack for the second character; and when the player character is present within a predetermined range from the second character but the special object is not present within the predetermined range from the second character, determines the player character as a priority target of attack for the second character ;
The placing means places the special object including an indication of a function of the special object;
When the special object is placed in association with the player character, the special object is further made to function as a recovery means for recovering the stamina of the special object.
program. the placing means is capable of placing the special object in association with a predetermined part of the first character;
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with a predetermined body part of the first character, determines the body part of the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target of the second character;
The program according to claim 2 . the placing means changes the shape of the special object depending on the location or portion where the special object is placed.
The program according to claim 3 . the placing means places the special object including an indication of a function of the special object;
The program according to claim 1. When the special object is placed in association with the player character, the special object is further made to function as a recovery means for recovering the stamina of the special object.
The program according to claim 5 . the placing means changes the shape of the special object in accordance with the shape of the player character.
The program according to claim 1 or 2 . When a predetermined condition relating to the special object is satisfied, the effect of the special object is further eliminated by the function of the eliminating means.
The program according to claim 1. An information processing method executed by a computer related to a game,
a placing step of placing a special object associated with a first character of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determining step of determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
Including,
the determining step determines, when a player character corresponding to the user and the special object are present within a predetermined range from the second character, the first character or the special object associated with the special object as a priority target of attack by the second character; and, when the player character is present within a predetermined range from the second character but the special object is not present, determines the player character as a priority target of attack by the second character ;
the placing step may place the special object in association with a predetermined part of the first character;
the determining step determines, when the special object is placed in association with a predetermined body part of the first character, the body part of the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target of the second character;
the placing step changes a shape of the special object depending on a location or a portion where the special object is placed.
Information processing methods. An information processing device for a game,
an installation means for installing a special object associated with a first character of the game in response to an input operation by a user;
a determination means for determining an attack target of the second character of the game based on a predetermined priority;
Equipped with
the determination means, when a player character corresponding to the user and the special object are present within a predetermined range from the second character, determines the first character or the special object associated with the special object as a priority target of attack for the second character; and when the player character is present within a predetermined range from the second character but the special object is not present within the predetermined range from the second character, determines the player character as a priority target of attack for the second character ;
the placing means is capable of placing the special object in association with a predetermined part of the first character;
the determining means, when the special object is placed in association with a predetermined body part of the first character, determines the body part of the first character associated with the special object as a priority attack target of the second character;
the placing means changes the shape of the special object depending on the location or portion where the special object is placed.
Information processing device.