JP5378425B2 - Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game capable of improving a player's interest by enhancing the scene of presence at a battle scene in an RPG game. <P>SOLUTION: The video game processing program causes a computer to execute steps of: computing an accumulated value of clock point by adding the clock point with the lapse of time; receiving an implementation reservation instruction of one or more action commands designating a player character's action in a state where the accumulated value of clock point shown in a first gauge is increasing; displaying received action commands in a second gauge according to the receiving order of the action commands; and monitoring the accumulated value when an action command with implementation reservation exists, and automatically implementing, when the accumulative value of clock point is the accumulated value of action command value of the first action command with implementation reservation among the action commands with implementation reservation, the first one or more motion commands with implementation reservation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

The present invention displays a player character on a display screen of an image display device, and controls the progress of the video game by controlling the action of the player character displayed on the display screen in accordance with the operation of the player. Regarding technology.

Various games called RPG (role-playing game: a game in which a player plays the role of a character in the game world and enjoys the process of growing through various experiences and achieves a predetermined purpose) Is provided.

In RPG, in general, a player character that acts in response to an operation of a player enjoys a battle with an enemy character that impedes achievement of a predetermined purpose. In the conventional battle, the actions of the player character and the enemy character are alternately performed once, and the realistic feeling of the battle is low.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, the invention described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the enemy character attacks when a set time unique to the character elapses without stopping the flow of time even when a command is input to the game character. Is described. In other words, the invention described in Patent Document 1 employs a gauge that is satisfied as time passes when fighting an enemy character, and when the gauge is satisfied, the player character's command can be input, Improves the sense of reality.

JP-A-6-105959

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to wait until the gauge is fully filled in order to input a command. At this time, for example, even when a simple command such as “defense” is activated, or when a so-called “large skill” having a high degree of difficulty and destructive power is activated, the time until the gauge is satisfied is the same. Also, it is impossible to combine commands, for example, it is impossible to continuously attack the enemy character.
Therefore, the realistic sensation for the game is reduced, and the player's preference for the game is lacking.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention variably corresponds to the points (time) required for activation according to the difficulty level and destructive power (resilience) of the command to be activated, and is necessary for issuing the command. It is possible to specify a plurality of commands at a time if the total value of the various points is within the range of the filled points, enhance the realistic feeling in the battle scene in the RPG game, and improve the player's preference With the goal.

The video game processing device of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen in accordance with the operation of the player, thereby A video game processing device for controlling progress, a time point adding means for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display means for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, and a player character An operation command receiving means capable of continuously receiving a plurality of operation command designations for specifying an operation of the operation command, an operation command received by the operation command receiving means, an operation command value set in the operation command, and the operation Operation command storage means for storing the command reception order in association with each other, and the accumulated value of the time points An operation command activating means for activating the operation command when the operation command value of the operation command having the earliest reception order among the operation commands for which the timing point is received is monitored, And a time point subtracting means for subtracting an operation command value of the operation command issued from the time point in response to the operation command being issued.

As a result of the above configuration, the timing point added over time is compared with the operation command value set for each operation command selected and stored. When the command value is exceeded, the operation command value can be subtracted from the timing point, and the stored operation command can be activated. That is, since the time points (in other words, the elapsed time) necessary for activation differ for each operation command, the realism of the game is enhanced, and it is possible to improve the taste of the game. In addition, since the accumulated and stored motion commands are issued, it is possible to continuously execute the motion commands in combination, and the player always calculates the total value of points to select and specify the command. Because it is necessary, the preference is increased.

The video game processing apparatus of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen in accordance with the operation of the player. A video game processing device for controlling the progress of a game, a time point adding means for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display means for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, A motion command accepting means capable of continuously accepting a plurality of motion command designations for specifying a motion of the player character; a motion command accepted by the motion command accepting means; a motion command value set in the motion command; Operation command storage means for storing the operation command reception order in association with each other, and An operation command issuing means for monitoring the product value and sequentially issuing the operation commands in accordance with the reception order when the timekeeping point is equal to or greater than a cumulative value of the operation command values of the received operation commands; Includes a time point subtracting means for subtracting the operation command value of the operation command issued from the time measurement point in response to the operation command being activated.

By configuring as described above, the time points that are added over time are compared with the accumulated value of the operation command values of the accepted operation commands, and the time point becomes equal to or greater than the accumulated value of the operation command values. In this case, it is possible to sequentially issue the accepted operation commands and subtract the issued operation command value from the timing point. That is, since the time points (in other words, the elapsed time) necessary for activation differ for each operation command, the realism of the game is enhanced, and it is possible to improve the taste of the game. In addition, since the accumulated and stored motion commands are sequentially activated according to the order of acceptance, the motion commands can be combined and executed continuously, and the player always calculates the motion command value and the accumulated value of the timing points. Since it is necessary to select and specify a command, preference is increased.

An operation command issuing instruction receiving unit that receives an operation command issuing instruction based on an operation of the player is provided, and the operation command issuing unit is an operation command that can be activated on condition that the operation command issuing instruction receiving unit has received the issuing instruction. It is good also as a structure which activates. By configuring as described above, it becomes possible for the player to specify the timing of the action command invocation, and it is possible to further improve the game preference.

It is good also as a structure provided with the possible notification notification means which performs the possible notification effect which alert | reports that when it is in the state in which the operation command by the operation command issue means is possible. By configuring as described above, it is possible to visually notify the player that it can be activated, and it is possible to avoid paying attention to the numerical information and missing the action effect of the player character.

The video game processing apparatus of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen in accordance with the operation of the player. A video game processing device for controlling the progress of a game, a time point adding means for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display means for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, A motion command accepting unit that can accept the designation of a motion command that designates a motion of the player character, a motion command accepted by the motion command accepting unit, and a motion command value set in the motion command are stored in association with each other. Operation command storage means for receiving operation command activation reservation instructions based on player operations Operation command activation reservation instruction receiving means, and activation reservation setting for setting each of the operation commands not yet reserved for activation among the operation commands stored in the operation command storage means when receiving the activation reservation instruction. Monitoring the accumulated value of the setting means and the timing point, and when the timing point is equal to or greater than the accumulated value of the operation command value of each operation command set to be activated first among the operation commands reserved for activation; The operation command issuing means for issuing the operation command set for the earliest activation reservation or the special operation command determined in accordance with the combination of the operation commands, and the action command issuing means in response to the action command issuing To subtract the operation command value of the operation command issued from the timing point. Characterized in that it comprises a means.

By configuring as described above, the timing point to be added as time elapses is equal to or greater than the cumulative value of the operation command value of each operation command that has been set as the earliest operation command among the operation commands reserved for activation. Sometimes, it is possible to subtract the cumulative value of the operation command values of each operation command set for activation reservation from the timekeeping point, and to issue each operation command set for activation reservation earliest. In other words, it is possible to continuously issue an operation command in units set for activation reservation, so that the realism of the game can be enhanced, and the game's preference can be improved. In addition, since the accumulated and stored motion commands are reserved and activated, it is possible to continuously execute the motion commands in combination, and the player always keeps the motion command value and the accumulated value of the timing points. Since it is necessary to select and specify a command by calculation, the preference is increased.

Action command selection means for selecting an action command that can be accepted among a plurality of action commands that specify the action of the player character based on a predetermined action command selection condition, and a part or all of the selected action commands on the display screen The operation command display means for displaying a list may be included.

The action command selection condition is an action command in which an action command value equal to or less than a subtracted value obtained by subtracting the accumulated value of the action command value of each accepted action command from the accumulated maximum value of the timing points, and the player character The flag information indicating whether or not the operation can be specified is an operation command set to the specifiable state, and may include at least one of them. With the configuration described above, parameters that impose restrictions on the selection of operation commands are determined. Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game.

The operation command display means may be configured to display operation commands in descending order of command values. With this configuration, the operation command can be displayed in an easy-to-see manner.

The operation command accepting unit may be configured to accept operation commands up to a predetermined upper limit number.

The motion command receiving means may be configured to determine the upper limit number of motion commands that can be received based on at least one of the status of the player character and the cumulative execution time of the video game. With the configuration described above, a parameter for determining the upper limit number of operation commands that can be accepted is determined. Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game.

The timekeeping point addition means may be configured to determine an addition speed of the timekeeping points based on at least one of the status of the player character and the accumulated execution time of the video game, and add the timekeeping points at the determined addition speed. With the configuration as described above, a parameter for determining the addition speed of the timing points is determined. Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game. Note that the maximum value of time points that can be accumulated may also be changed based on at least one of the status of the player character and the cumulative execution time of the video game.

An operation command erasure instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction to delete an operation command based on an operation of the player, and an operation for erasing the operation command stored in the operation command storage means when the operation command erasure instruction receiving means receives the erasure instruction A command erasing unit may be included. With the configuration described above, if the player erroneously inputs an operation command, the operation command can be deleted.

In the video game processing method of the present invention, the player character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and the action of the player character displayed on the display screen is controlled in accordance with the operation of the player. A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a game, a time point addition process for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display process for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, A motion command accepting process capable of continuously accepting a plurality of motion command designations for specifying the motion of the player character, a motion command accepted in the motion command accepting process, and a motion command value set in the motion command, , An operation command storage process for storing the operation command reception order in association with each other, and the timing point An operation command activation process for monitoring an accumulated value and causing the operation command to be activated when the timing point is greater than or equal to the operation command value of the operation command having the earliest reception order among the operation commands for which the timekeeping point has been received; And a time point subtraction process for subtracting the operation command value of the operation command issued from the time measurement point in response to the operation command being issued in the activation process.

In the video game processing method of the present invention, the player character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and the action of the player character displayed on the display screen is controlled in accordance with the operation of the player. A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a game, a time point addition process for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display process for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, A motion command accepting process capable of continuously accepting a plurality of motion command designations for specifying the motion of the player character, a motion command accepted in the motion command accepting process, and a motion command value set in the motion command, , An operation command storage process for storing the operation command reception order in association with each other, and the timing point An operation command activation process for monitoring an accumulated value and sequentially activating the operation command in accordance with an acceptance order when the timing point is equal to or greater than an accumulated value of the operation command value of the operation command being accepted, and the operation command activation process And a time point subtraction process for subtracting the operation command value of the operation command issued from the time measurement point in response to the operation command being activated at.

In the video game processing method of the present invention, the player character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and the action of the player character displayed on the display screen is controlled in accordance with the operation of the player. A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a game, a time point addition process for adding time points as time elapses, a cumulative time point display process for displaying a cumulative value of the time points on the display screen, A movement command reception process capable of receiving a movement command designation specifying a movement of the player character, a movement command received in the movement command reception process, and a movement command value set in the movement command are associated with each other Operation command storage processing to be memorized, and an operation command activation reservation instruction based on a player's operation are received. Action command activation reservation instruction reception processing and activation trigger setting for each operation command not yet reserved for activation among the operation commands stored in the operation command storage process when the activation reservation instruction is received The reservation setting process and the accumulated value of the timing point are monitored, and when the timing point is equal to or more than the accumulated value of the operation command values of the operation commands that are set to be activated earliest among the operation commands reserved for activation. The operation command is activated by the operation command activation process for activating the operation command for which the earliest activation setting is set or the combination of the operation commands, and the operation command activation process. Depending on the situation, the time counter that subtracts the operation command value of the operation command issued from the timing point. Characterized in that it comprises a cement subtraction process.

The video game processing program of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen according to the operation of the player. A video game processing program for controlling the progress of a game, wherein a timekeeping point addition process for adding timekeeping points over time to a computer and a cumulative timepoint display for displaying the accumulated value of the timekeeping points on the display screen Process, a motion command reception process capable of continuously receiving a plurality of motion command designations for specifying the motion of the player character, a motion command received in the motion command reception process, and a motion set in the motion command An operation command that stores a command value and the order in which the operation command is received in association with each other Memory processing and an operation that monitors the accumulated value of the timing point and activates the operation command when the timing point is greater than or equal to the operation command value of the operation command having the earliest reception order. A command activation process and a timing point subtraction process for subtracting an operation command value of the operation command activated from the timing point in response to the activation of the operation command in the operation command activation process. .

The video game processing program of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen according to the operation of the player. A video game processing program for controlling the progress of a game, wherein a timekeeping point addition process for adding timekeeping points over time to a computer and a cumulative timepoint display for displaying a cumulative value of the timekeeping points on the display screen Process, a motion command reception process capable of continuously receiving a plurality of motion command designations for specifying the motion of the player character, a motion command received in the motion command reception process, and a motion set in the motion command An operation command for storing the command value and the order of accepting the operation command in association with each other A storage process and an operation command activation process that monitors the accumulated value of the timing point and activates the operation command according to the order of reception when the timing point is equal to or greater than the accumulated value of the operation command value of the operation command that is accepted And a time point subtraction process for subtracting the operation command value of the operation command issued from the time point in response to the operation command being issued in the operation command activation process.

Furthermore, the video game processing program of the present invention displays a player character on the display screen of the image display device, and controls the action of the player character displayed on the display screen according to the operation of the player. A video game processing program for controlling the progress of a game, wherein a timekeeping point addition process for adding timekeeping points over time to a computer and a cumulative timepoint display for displaying a cumulative value of the timekeeping points on the display screen Processing, a motion command reception process capable of receiving specification of a motion command specifying the motion of the player character, a motion command received in the motion command reception processing, and a motion command value set in the motion command Based on action command storage processing stored in association with the player's operation Operation command activation reservation instruction reception processing for receiving operation command activation reservation instructions, and each operation command that has not yet been reserved for activation among the operation commands stored in the operation command storage process when the activation reservation instruction is received The activation reservation setting process for setting the activation reservation and the accumulated value of the timing point is monitored, and the operation command value of each operation command for which the activation reservation is set earliest among the operation commands for which the timing point is reserved for activation When the cumulative value is equal to or greater than the cumulative value, the operation command activation process for activating the operation command that is set to be activated first, or the special operation command determined according to the combination of the operation commands, and the operation command activation process In response to the activation of the operation command at, the operation command activated from the timing point It is intended to execute the time measuring point subtraction process of subtracting the operation command value.

According to the present invention, the time (point) required for activation is variably associated with the difficulty level and destructive power (recovery power) of the command to be activated, and the command within the range of accumulated points can be determined. A plurality of inputs can be made, the presence in the battle scene in the RPG game can be enhanced, and the preference of the player can be improved.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the video game device in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a main process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the three-dimensional field screen in a battle start state. It is a flowchart which shows the example of command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of ATB addition processing. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a figure explaining the command table. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which selected the target from FIG. 3 and predetermined time passed. It is a figure which shows the other example of the three-dimensional field screen of the state which selected the target from FIG. 3 and predetermined time passed. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which selected one command from the state shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which added and memorize | stored the command further from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of command invocation processing. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which passed predetermined time from FIG. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which activated "warming 1" from FIG. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen of the state which passed predetermined time from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command invocation process in another Example. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which can perform command reservation. It is a flowchart which shows the command invocation process which can make an invocation reservation of a command. It is a figure which shows the three-dimensional field screen at the time of accepting the command reservation setting.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a video game apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game apparatus 100 of this example includes a video game apparatus main body 10, a display device 50, and a sound output device 60. The video game apparatus body 10 is configured by, for example, a commercially available video game machine. The display device 50 is configured by, for example, a television device or a liquid crystal display device, and includes an image display unit 51.

The video game apparatus body 10 includes a control unit 11, a RAM 12, a hard disk drive (HDD) 13, a sound processing unit 14, a graphic processing unit 15, a DVD / CD-ROM drive 16, a communication interface 17, and an interface. A unit 18, a frame memory 19, a memory card slot 20, and an input interface unit 21 are included.

The control unit 11, RAM 12, hard disk drive (HDD) 13, sound processing unit 14, graphic processing unit 15, DVD / CD-ROM drive 16, communication interface 17, and interface unit 18 are each connected to an internal bus 22. .

The control unit 11 includes a CPU, a ROM, and the like, and controls the entire video game apparatus 100 according to a control program stored in the HDD 13 or the storage medium 70. The control unit 11 includes an internal timer that is used to generate a timer interrupt. The RAM 12 is used as a work area for the control unit 11. The HDD 13 is a storage area for storing control programs and various data.

The sound processing unit 14 is connected to a sound output device 60 configured by, for example, a speaker. The sound processing unit 14 outputs a sound signal to the sound output device 60 in accordance with a sound output instruction from the control unit 11 executing processing according to the control program. The sound output device 60 may be built in the display device 50 or the video game apparatus main body 10.

The graphic processing unit 15 is connected to a display device 50 having an image display unit 51 that displays a screen. The graphic processing unit 15 develops an image in the frame memory 19 according to a drawing command from the control unit 11 and outputs a video signal for causing the image display unit 51 to display an image to the display device 50. The switching time of the image displayed by the video signal is, for example, 1/30 second per frame.

The DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 is loaded with a storage medium 70 storing a game control program such as a DVD-ROM or a CD-ROM. The DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 performs processing for reading various data such as a control program from the mounted storage medium 70.

The communication interface 17 is connected to a communication network 80 such as the Internet by wireless or wired. The video game apparatus body 10 communicates with, for example, another computer via the communication network 80 using the communication function in the communication interface 17.

An input interface unit 21 and a memory card slot 20 are connected to the interface unit 18. The interface unit 18 stores in the RAM 12 instruction data from the input interface unit 21 based on the operation of the keypad 30 by the player. Then, according to the instruction data stored in the RAM 12, the control unit 11 executes various arithmetic processes.

The video game apparatus body 10 is connected to a keypad 30 as an operation input unit (controller) via an input interface unit 21.

At the top of the keypad 30, a cross key 31, a button group 32, a left joystick 38, and a right joystick 39 are disposed. The cross key 31 includes an upper key 31a, a lower key 31b, and a rightward key. A key 31c and a left key 31d are included, and the button group 32 includes a circle button 32a, a cross button 32b, a triangle button 32c, and a square button 32d. Further, a select button 35 is disposed at a connecting portion between the base portion on which the cross key 31 is disposed and the base portion on which the button group 32 is disposed. A plurality of buttons such as the R1 button 36 and the L1 button 33 are also provided on the side of the keypad 30.

The keypad 30 includes switches associated with the cross key 31, the ○ button 32a, the x button 32b, the Δ button 32c, the □ button 32d, the select button 35, the R1 button 36, the L1 button 33, and the like. When a pressing force is applied, the corresponding switch is turned on. A detection signal corresponding to the on / off state of the switch is generated on the keypad 30, and detection signals corresponding to the tilt directions of the left joystick 38 and the right joystick 39 are generated on the keypad 30.

Two detection signals generated in the keypad 30 are supplied to the input interface unit 21, and which button on the keypad 30 is turned on when the detection signal from the keypad 30 passes through the input interface unit 21. And detection information indicating the respective states of the left joystick 38 and the right joystick 39. In this way, an operation command by the player made to the keypad 30 is given to the video game apparatus body 10.

In addition, the interface unit 18 stores data indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 12 in the memory card 90 installed in the memory card slot 20 according to an instruction from the control unit 11, The game data stored at the time of interruption is read out and transferred to the RAM 12.

Various data such as a control program for playing a game on the video game apparatus 100 is stored in the storage medium 70, for example. Various data such as a control program stored in the storage medium 70 is read by the DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 in which the storage medium 70 is mounted and loaded into the RAM 12. The control unit 11 performs various processes such as a process of outputting a drawing command to the graphic processing unit 15 and a process of outputting a sound output instruction to the sound processing unit 14 according to the control program loaded in the RAM 12. Run. While the control unit 11 is executing processing, data that is generated in the RAM 12 used as a work memory depending on the progress of the game (for example, data indicating the score of the game, the state of the player character, etc.) Is saved.

In the 3D video game according to this embodiment, a plurality of characters such as player characters (characters that move according to the player's operation of the keypad 30) move on a field provided in a virtual 3D space. It is assumed that the game includes a part where the game progresses. Note that the virtual three-dimensional space in which the field is formed is indicated by the world coordinate system. The field is composed of a plurality of surfaces, and the coordinates of the vertices of each component surface are represented as feature points.

Next, the operation of the video game apparatus 100 of this example will be described.
Here, in order to simplify the explanation, the object that moves in the virtual three-dimensional space moves according to the player character and a plurality of non-player characters (NPC: game machine side control (specifically, control by the control unit 11)). It is assumed that only a character) exists and the description is omitted except for the processing particularly related to the present invention. In this example, it is assumed that video game control for RPG is executed.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing in the video game apparatus 100 of the present example. The main process is a process for generating an image for one frame and a process necessary for controlling the video game, and is executed in response to a timer interrupt every 1/30 seconds. Note that “every 1/30 seconds” is an example, and the main process may be executed in response to a timer interrupt for each field period (1/60 seconds), for example, depending on the amount of processing. It may be executed in response to a timer interrupt every (1/15 seconds).

In this example, it is assumed that the game proceeds on a common field in which various actions including movement of the player character and battle by the player character are allowed, and when the predetermined purpose on the field is achieved, the stage ends. Let's move on to the stage on the next field. In this example, each character appearing on the field is given the same time axis, and once it appears, it moves on the field according to the same time axis as long as HP (hit point: a value representing life force) does not become zero. Or standing still on the field. The portion displayed on the image display unit 51 as a character image is a portion existing in the field of view of the virtual camera in the field.

In the main process, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the game is instructed to start by operating the keypad 30 before the game starts, and changes the scene (for example, changes in the field) if the game is being executed. It is determined whether or not it is time to perform (step S101). The timing for changing the scene is, for example, ending the scene that has been displayed on the image display unit 51 so far (for example, a scene represented by a virtual three-dimensional space or a scene represented by a movie effect by a movie image). In order to switch to a new scene, it means a timing for displaying a virtual three-dimensional space showing a new scene on the image display unit 51.

When it is determined that there is an instruction to start the game, or when it is determined that it is time to change the scene (Y in step S101), the control unit 11 performs an initial screen (an initial screen at the start of the game, The initial screen when changing the scene is determined (step S102). Various data such as screens and characters used in the game are stored in the storage medium 70. In step S102, the initial display position of the player character on the initial screen or the changed scene (for example, a new stage), the NPC to be displayed, the initial display position, and the like are determined according to the control program.

Next, the control unit 11 determines the position of the viewpoint of the virtual camera, the direction of the visual axis, and the size of the viewing angle according to the control program, and performs initial setting of the virtual camera for performing perspective transformation (step S103). Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

When it is determined that the game is being executed and it is not time to change the scene (N in Step S101), the control unit 11 receives instruction data based on the operation of the keypad 30 by the player (Step S104). That is, it is determined whether or not instruction data for executing the action of the player character or the like is input from the keypad 30, and valid instruction data (meaning instruction data permitted to be accepted) is input. If so, the instruction data is accepted.

In response to an operation (movement operation) of the keypad 30 for instructing an action of the player character relating to movement, instruction data for instructing an action relating to movement (movement instruction data: a movement command or a direction instruction key) in step S104. When the movement instruction is received (Y in step S105), the control unit 11 executes a movement process according to the received movement instruction data (step S106). In the movement process, the control unit 11 moves the position of the player character in the virtual space (on the current field) according to the received movement instruction data. The movement command includes a dash instruction command, for example. The dash instruction command is a command for quickly moving the player character, and is a command for giving an instruction to quickly leave (escape) from the battle area during a battle.

Next, the control unit 11 generates movement information based on the position information of the player character derived from the movement process (step S107). That is, in accordance with the movement of the position of the player character by the movement process, necessary data is updated among the position of the viewpoint of the virtual camera, the direction of the visual axis, and the size of the visual angle, and the setting contents of the virtual camera are changed. . The movement information includes various information relating to movement such as the position of the player character after the movement, the position of the viewpoint of the virtual camera changed by the movement of the player character, the direction of the visual axis, and the size of the visual angle. Then, the process proceeds to step S113.

When instruction data (battle instruction data: battle command) for instructing an action related to battle is received in step S104 in response to an operation (battle operation) of the keypad 30 for instructing an action of the player character related to the battle In step S108, the control unit 11 performs a battle process in accordance with the received battle instruction data (step S109). In the battle process, the control unit 11 executes, for example, a process for determining a battle result or battle progress between an enemy character that is a battle opponent and the player character.

Subsequently, the control part 11 produces | generates battle information based on the battle result and battle progress determined by the battle process (step S110). In other words, according to the battle result and battle progress by battle processing, necessary information is updated and set among the player character and enemy character that have played against each other, the battle progress, the battle result, the parameters that define the ability of the player character, etc. Do. The battle information includes various information related to the battle, such as the names of player characters and enemy characters that have played, the progress of the battle, the results of the battle, and parameters that define the player's ability. Then, the process proceeds to step S113.

When instruction data for other instructions (other instruction data: other command) is received in step S104 in response to an operation (other operation) of the keypad 30 for giving other instructions (in step S111). Y), the control unit 11 executes processing (for example, conversation, shopping, picking up, etc.) according to the received other instruction data (step S112). And other information according to the processing result of step S112 is produced | generated, and it transfers to step S113.

In step S113, the control unit 11 updates the current position of the player character by storing the movement information generated in step S107 in a predetermined data area of the RAM 12. Further, in step S113, the control unit 11 stores the battle information generated in step S110 and other information generated after step S112 in a predetermined data area of the RAM 12, thereby allowing the player character to perform various types of information. The action history is stored and retained.

Next, the control unit 11 executes an action evaluation process based on the information indicating the action history of the player character once stored in the RAM 12 (step S114). Specifically, information that needs to be digitized is digitized using a conversion table that has been facilitated in advance, and information that needs weighting is multiplied by a predetermined count. These numbers are added together to calculate the score. Then, the calculated score is added to the old score stored in the predetermined data area of the RAM 12, and stored again in the predetermined data area, thereby updating the score as evaluation information.

Then, the control unit 11 perspective-transforms the virtual three-dimensional space including the player character and the non-player character to be displayed from the virtual camera on the virtual screen according to the setting contents of the virtual camera and the like on the image display unit 51. A display process for generating a two-dimensional image to be displayed is performed (step S115). When the display process is terminated, the main process is terminated. Thereafter, when a timer interrupt occurs at the start timing of the next frame period, the next main processing is executed. Then, by repeatedly executing the main process, the character image is switched for each frame period, and the moving image is displayed on the image display unit 51.

Here, the display process in step S115 will be briefly described. In step S115, the control unit 11 firstly, among the coordinates of the vertices of the polygons constituting the virtual three-dimensional space including the player character and the non-player character, at least the vertices of the polygons included in the range to be perspective-transformed on the virtual screen. Is converted from coordinates in the world coordinate system to coordinates in the viewpoint coordinate system. Next, the control unit 11 transmits the coordinates of the vertexes of the polygons in the viewpoint coordinate system for the player character and the non-player character to the graphic processing unit 15, and outputs a drawing command to the graphic processing unit 15.

When a drawing command is input, the graphic processing unit 15 updates the contents of the Z buffer so that the point data on the front side remains for each point constituting each surface based on the coordinates of the viewpoint coordinate system. When the contents of the Z buffer are updated, the graphic processing unit 15 develops image data for the remaining points on the front side in the frame memory 19. The graphic processing unit 15 also performs processing such as shading and texture mapping on the developed image data.

The graphic processing unit 15 sequentially reads the image data developed in the frame memory 19, adds a synchronization signal, generates a video signal, and outputs the video signal to the display device 50. The display device 50 displays an image corresponding to the video signal output from the graphic processing unit 15 on the image display unit 51. By switching the image of the image display unit 51 every frame time, the player can see an image including a state in which the player character and the non-player character move on the field.

Next, an example of a three-dimensional field screen in a battle state between a player character and an enemy character displayed on the display screen 51 of the display device 50 in the video game of this example will be described.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional field screen in the battle start state. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, each character such as the player character 201 and enemy characters 202 a to 202 c that obstruct the predetermined purpose of the player character 201 is displayed on the three-dimensional field screen. Further, on the three-dimensional field screen, in addition to each character, an HP display area 203 for displaying the character name of the player character 201, the maximum value of the hit point (HP), and the current HP, and the characters of the enemy characters 202a to 202e. An enemy character name display area 204 for displaying a name, a selection cursor 205 that moves based on an instruction signal from the player on the keypad 30, a target cursor 206 that indicates a target of action of the player character, and Active
An ATB gauge 207a that displays the cumulative value of the Time Battery value (hereinafter referred to as ATB value), and a command issuance reservation point (a point set in an operation command reserved for issuance, and is consumed when the operation command is issued. A command issuance reservation point gauge 207b for displaying a cumulative value of ATB value) is provided. In this example, the cumulative maximum value of the ATB gauge 207a and the cumulative maximum value of the command issuance reservation point gauge 207b are set equal.

Here, the “ATB value” means a value that is added as time elapses and is subtracted by execution of a player character command (player character action such as attack and defense). In other words, the player cannot issue a command of the player character unless waiting for the ATB value to accumulate a predetermined amount. That is, the player must systematically issue a player character command that changes over time while referring to the accumulated value of the ATB value displayed on the ATB gauge 207a. Therefore, the player's preference for the game is enhanced. The command processing related to the subtraction and addition of the ATB value will be described in detail below.

With reference to FIG. 4, the command processing for controlling the movement of the player character based on the player's input will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of command processing in the video game apparatus 100 of the present example.

In the command process, the control unit 11 first performs an ATB value addition process for adding an ATB value as time elapses (step S201). Based on the added ATB value, the control unit 11 performs a command reception process for receiving a command input from the player using the keypad 30 (step S202), and further performs a command activation process for causing the player character to issue a command. (Step S203).

Next, the ATB value addition process (step S201) described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the ATB addition process.

First, the control unit 11 acquires the status information of the player character (step S301). Here, the status information of the player character is information indicating the state of the player character in the game. For example, the health state of the player character (normal state, slow state (action slowed down by enemy character attack)) ), Player character level (growth level), items possessed by the player character, player character equipment, player character command status (command accepted, command activated, ATB value, command issuance reservation point, etc. ) Etc.

Next, in step S301, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character is in a battleable state based on the acquired status information of the player character (step S302). If it is determined that the player character is in a battleable state (Y in step S302), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character is invoking a command based on the status information of the player character (step S303). . Subsequently, when determining that the player character is not invoking a command (N in Step S303), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the accumulated ATB value is less than the accumulated maximum value (Step S304). If the control unit 11 determines that the accumulated ATB is less than the accumulated maximum value (Y in step S304), the control unit 11 adds the ATB value (step S305), and displays the display of the ATB gauge 207 displayed on the display device 50. Update (step S306). The control unit 11 determines the added value of the ATB value from the status information of the player character. For example, if the player character is in the “slow state”, the ATB value to be added is set to a value lower than the “normal state”. To do.

On the other hand, if the control unit 11 determines in step S302 that the player character is not in a battleable state (N in step S302), the process ends without adding the ATB value. Similarly, if the control unit 11 determines in step S303 that the player character is invoking a command (Y in step S303), the process ends without adding the ATB value. Similarly, when the control unit 11 determines in step S304 that the ATB value is the accumulated maximum value (N in step S304), the process ends without adding the ATB value. In step S302, if the control unit 11 determines that the player character is not in a battleable state (N in step S302), the ATB value is reset (the point of the ATB value is 0 point), and the ATB value is updated. Then you may end.

Specifically, the addition amount of the ATB value may be 0.2 seconds per point. Further, the addition amount and the maximum value of the ATB gauge 207a can be increased depending on the level of the player character. Specifically, the maximum ATB value of the player character at the start of the game may be 40 points, and the maximum ATB value of the player character at the end of the game may be 200 points. Further, the control unit 11 may increase the addition amount and the maximum value of the ATB gauge with the cumulative time that the game is executed.

Next, the command reception process (step S202) described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing details of the command reception process.

First, the control unit 11 acquires the command issue reservation point of the player character and the status of the player character (step S401). Here, each command to be selected has a command value (ATB value required for command activation) set, and “command issue reservation point” means a command value set to the selected command. To do. Further, the status of the player character includes information on the upper limit number of commands that can be selected by the player character. The upper limit number of commands that can be selected may be a fixed number, but may be increased in accordance with the level of the player character or the accumulated time of executing the game.

Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character is in a battleable state based on the acquired status information of the player character (step S402), and determines that the player character is in a battleable state (step S402). It is confirmed whether or not the selected command designation number is the upper limit value set for the player character (step S403). Then, when the control unit 11 determines that the number of selected commands is not the upper limit value set for the player character (N in step S403), the control unit 11 moves the player character with the keypad 30 of the player. The selection of the target to be the target is accepted (step S404). On the other hand, if the control unit 11 determines that the player character is not in a battleable state (N in step S402), the command receiving process is terminated. Similarly, when the control unit 11 determines that the selected command designation number is the upper limit value set for the player character (Y in step S403), the command receiving process is terminated. Moreover, the control part 11 is good also as a structure which determines the upper limit of the command designation | designated number from not only the status information of a player character but the cumulative execution time of a game.

Here, a specific example of target selection reception (step S404) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the player moves the cross key 31 to move the selection cursor 205, selects a target, and presses the ○ button 32a to determine the target. In this example shown in FIG. 3, the enemy character A is selected as a target.

Next, when receiving the selection of the target (Y in step S404), the control unit 11 selects a command to be displayed on the display device 50 based on the acquired status information of the player character and the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation point ( Step S405). Then, the control unit 11 displays a list of selected commands on the display device 50 (step S406). Furthermore, the control part 11 receives selection of the command by the keypad 30 of a player (step S407).

Here, the control unit 11 displays a list of commands with reference to the command table 300 shown in FIG. 7, for example. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a command table 300 composed of information on commands in which the player character is in the “level 2” state. The command table 300 includes a command name 301, a command value 302, a command category name 303, a level 304 necessary for the player character to acquire the command, and whether the player character can select a command. A flag 305 is displayed. Here, since the player character is level 2, the command acquisition flag 305 in which the command acquisition level 304 is set to level 3 and level 4 is displayed as “0” and set to level 1 and level 2. The acquired command acquisition flag 305 is displayed as “1”. When determining that the command acquisition flag 305 is 1, the control unit 11 displays the command on the display device 50. Further, the control unit 11 refers to the command table 300 and arranges the order of commands in descending order of the command value 302. Or the control part 11 arranges in order from the thing with the high acquisition level 304, and displays it on the display apparatus 50. FIG.

The control unit 11 refers to the command table 300, classifies the commands based on the category 303, and displays the command menu 208 on the display device 50 as shown in FIG. Further, the control unit 11 refers to the command value 302 of the command table 300, and sets a command value equal to or less than a subtraction value obtained by subtracting the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation point of each received command from the accumulated maximum value of the ATB value. If the command is a command that has a command value higher than the subtraction value, the command is not selected. In other words, only a command for which the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation points is lower than the maximum value of the ATB value even if one more is accumulated is selected.

As described above, in order to prevent the player from erroneously selecting a command that requires a point greater than the usable ATB value, the command menu 208 displays a command name that cannot be selected in grayout, In the first place, it is possible to take a method of not displaying command names that cannot be selected.

Further, in order to make it easier for the player to select a command, all commands that can be selected as shown in FIG. They may be arranged in descending order (command menu 208 ′). This eliminates the need to distinguish between the command category selection area 208a and the command selection area 208b.

Next, a specific example of the list display of selected commands (step S406) and command selection reception (step S407) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional field screen in which a target is selected from FIG. 3 and a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 7, the display device 50 displays a command display area 208 (a list of selectable commands) and a target name display area 209 for displaying a target character name.

The command display area 208 includes a command category selection area 208a for selecting a command category and a command selection area 208b for selecting a command name and a command value. In the command category selection area 208a, for example, normal techniques, special techniques, items, magic, and the like are displayed, and in the command selection area 208b, for example, if the category is a normal technique, “warf 1”, “warf 2” , “Nusumu”, “Search”, “Bugyo 1”, “Bugyo 2”, and the like are displayed in descending order of command values, and command values corresponding to the respective commands are displayed beside them.

In the target name display area 209, the target character name is displayed as “enemy A”. Further, since a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. 3, for example, an ATB value is added to 25 points in the ATB gauge 207a. When a large number of commands are selected by the control unit 11, a scroll bar is provided in the command selection area 208b, the scroll bar is moved, and the command name is displayed.

The player can determine the command by moving the cross key 31 and moving the selection cursor 205, selecting a command, and pressing the ○ button 32a. In this example shown in FIG. 8, “warming 1” is selected as the command.

Next, when the control unit 11 determines that a command has been selected based on a command signal from the keypad 30 by the player (Y in step S407), the control unit 11 stores the selected command (step S408) and the selected command is selected. The command issuance reservation point of the received command is added (step S409), and the selected command name and its command issuance reservation point are displayed on the display device 50 (step S410). In addition, when a plurality of commands are selected, the control unit 11 also stores the order of the selected commands.

Here, a specific example of the selected command name and its command issuance reservation point display (step S410) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional field screen in a state where one command is selected from the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, a selected command name display area 210 indicating the selected command name is displayed on the side of the target display area of the display device 50. Based on the 40 points of the command value of “warf 1”, 40 command issue reservation points are displayed in the command issue reservation point gauge 207b.

Regarding the timing for displaying the selected command name display area 210, in addition to the above method, the same number of display areas as the number of commands that can be designated in advance are prepared in a “blank state”, and the selected command is displayed. You may take the method of applying to the display area of a blank state sequentially.

On the other hand, if no command is input in step S406 (N in step S407), the cancellation of the command is accepted (step S411). Here, when the control unit 11 determines that the cancellation of the command is determined by pressing the predetermined button on the keypad 30 of the player (Y in step S411), the command issuance reservation point of the selection command stored in step S408. Is subtracted (step S412). Next, the control unit 11 deletes the command (step S413), and deletes the display of the selected command name and the command issuance reservation point from the display device 50 (step S414).

Here, a specific example of deleting the display of the selected command name and its command issuance reservation point (step S410) will be described with reference to FIG. From the screen as shown in FIG. 10, the player selects “warming 1” in the selection command name display area 210 by pressing the cross key 31 and pressing “cross button 31b”. Can be canceled. By canceling this command, the stored command issuance reservation point is erased, so the point indicated in the command issuance reservation point gauge 207b is changed from 40 points to 0 points. From the three-dimensional field screen shown in FIG. The three-dimensional field screen shown in FIG.

In addition, the control unit 11 stores a plurality of commands in step S408 by repeatedly executing the command reception process (step S202). The control unit 11 adds the command value of the command stored in step S408 every time a command is selected as a command issue reservation point. In step S401, the control unit 11 compares the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation points with the maximum value of the ATB value, and the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation points is the maximum of the ATB value by adding the command issuance reservation point in step S409. If there is a command that exceeds the value, the command is not selected in step S405.

Here, a state where a plurality of commands are stored will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional field screen in which a command is further added and stored from FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the player moves the cross key 31 to move the selection cursor 205, selects a command, and presses the ○ button 32a to determine the command. In this example shown in FIG. 11, “Fight 2” is selected as a command. By selecting “Tataku 2”, “Tataka 1” and “Tataku 2” are displayed in the selection command name display area 210. In addition, the command issue reservation point gauge 207b displays 40 command issue reservation points of “Takau 1” and 30 points of command issue reservation points of “Tataka 2” in addition.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the command activation process (step S203) described above will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of command activation processing.
In the command activation process, the control unit 11 first acquires the status information of the player character (step S501), and determines whether or not the player character is in a battleable state (step S502). When the control unit 11 determines that the player character is in a battleable state (Y in step S502), there is a cumulative ATB value equal to or greater than the command issuance reserved point of the command stored first among the accepted commands. Whether or not (step S504). If the control unit 11 determines that there is a cumulative ATB value equal to or greater than the command issuance reservation point of the command stored first (Y in step S504), the control unit 11 performs a command activation effect indicating that the command can be activated. (Step 505), the command activation input from the player is received (Step S506). When the control unit 11 receives a command activation input from the player (Y in step S506), the control unit 11 activates an operation command (step S507). On the other hand, in the process described above, when the control unit 11 determines that the player character is not in a battleable state (N in step S502), determines that there is no accepted command (N in step S503), or If it is determined that the accumulated ATB value is less than the accumulated command issuance reservation point (N in step S504), the command invocation process is terminated.

Here, with reference to FIG. 13, the command activation possible effect process (step S505) and the command activation input reception process (step S506) will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional feel screen in a state in which a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, since a predetermined time has elapsed since FIG. 11, the ATB value is added from 25 points to 50 points, which exceeds 40 points of the command issue reservation point of “Takata 1”. Here, for example, a command activation effect such as displaying the player character shining is performed. Then, on the display device 50, an activatable button 211 is displayed next to the selected command name display area 210. The player can determine the command activation by moving the cross key 31 and moving the selection cursor 205, selecting the button 211 that can be activated, and depressing the O button 32a. Alternatively, the command activation may be determined by pressing the □ button 32d. Note that the command activation effect is not limited to the image effect as described above, and may be a sound effect.

When the control unit 11 activates the command, it subtracts the issued command issuance reservation point from the ATB value (step S508), erases the stored selected selection command (step S509), and displays on the display device 50. The issued command is deleted and the subtracted ATB value is displayed (step S510).

For example, when “warming 1” is activated from the state shown in FIG. 13, the state shown in FIG. 14 is obtained. That is, 40 points, which are the command issue reservation points of “warf 1”, are subtracted from the ATB value of 50 points in FIG. Then, the display of the selected command name display area 210 of “warf 1” that has been selected by the activation is deleted. Further, the display of the selected command name display area 210 of “TAKATAU 2” may be erased simultaneously with the deletion of “TAKATAU 1”.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, it is also possible to activate the operation command after a predetermined time has elapsed since FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional field screen after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, since the predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 13, the ATB value is added from 50 points to 90 points, and the command issue reservation points of “Tataku 1” and “Tataku 2” are added. The value is over 70 points. Therefore, it is possible to determine the activation of the command by selecting the enabling button 211 and pressing the ○ button 32a. In this case, “TAKATA 1” can be activated by selecting the first activatable button 211, and “TATATA 2” can be activated by selecting the second activatable button 211. Alternatively, it may be configured such that “warming 1” and “warning 2” can be continuously activated by selecting the button 211 that can be triggered once.

In the above embodiment, when the relationship of command issue reservation point ≦ ATB value of the operation command stored first is established (Y in step S504), the command executable effect (step S505) is executed. The operation command activation input is accepted (step S506), but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, it may be a command invocation process constituted by the processes in steps S601 to S608 in which the processes in steps S505 and S506 are omitted.

As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the controller 11 stores each command stored as a command issuance reservation point by specifying an ATB accumulated value obtained by adding an ATB value every predetermined time and an operation command. When the command issuance reservation point is less than or equal to the accumulated value of the ATB value, the accumulated value of the command issuance reservation point is subtracted from the accumulated value of the ATB value, and the stored command is invoked. Since the time required to activate each command is different because of the configuration, the realistic sensation of the game is increased, and the player's preference can be improved. In addition, since the accumulated and stored commands are activated, it is possible to continuously execute the commands in combination.

The control unit 11 specifies that the command value is set to a command value equal to or less than a subtraction value obtained by subtracting the command issue reservation point accumulated value of each accepted command from the accumulated ATB value, and designated as the action of the player character. The command is selected because there is an operation command in which flag information indicating whether or not it is possible is set in a specifiable state (step S405). Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game.

Since the control unit 11 displays commands in descending order of command values (step S406), the player can easily find the commands.

If it is determined that the motion command can be activated, processing for accepting a command activation request from the player is performed (step S506), so that the player can activate the motion command at a predetermined timing. It becomes possible to further improve the taste.

When it is determined that the command can be activated, an effect that displays that the command can be activated is executed, so that it is possible to visually notify the player that the command can be activated. . Further, by paying attention only to the ATB gauge 207a, it is possible to avoid the phenomenon that the game effect screen cannot be seen.

The control unit 11 stores only a predetermined upper limit number of commands, and can accept only the predetermined upper limit number of motion commands from the player (step S403). In addition, since the upper limit is determined based on the state of the player character and the cumulative execution time of the game, it is necessary for the player to consider means for capturing the game. Will be improved.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not to add the ATB value and determines the amount of addition of the ATB value based on the state of the player character and the cumulative execution time of the game (step S301, step S302). Parameters that determine the speed are set. Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game.

The control unit 11 determines an ATB value (addition speed) based on at least one of the status of the player character and the cumulative execution time of the video game, and adds the ATB value at the determined addition speed (step S304). . By configuring as described above, a parameter for determining the ATB value is determined. Therefore, since the player needs to consider means for capturing the game, this configuration improves the player's preference for the game.

The control unit 11 receives a command deletion instruction based on the player's operation, and deletes the stored command when the deletion instruction is received (steps S411 to S414). With the above configuration, when the player erroneously inputs a command, the operation command can be deleted.

In the above-described embodiment, when the ATB value is equal to or greater than the command value of the motion command selected first, or when the player gives an activation instruction, the motion command whose ATB value is selected at least first. If the command value is equal to or greater than the command value, the command is activated. However, the command reception process accepts the activation reservation of one or more operation commands in advance, and the command activation process reserves the activation. When the cumulative value of the command issue reservation point of the motion command is less than or equal to the cumulative value of the ATB value, the motion command that is reserved for activation is activated (if multiple motion commands are reserved for activation, continuous It is good also as a structure which is activated. Hereinafter, this processing step will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a command reception process capable of making reservations for issuing commands. As shown in FIG. 17, steps S701 to S714 are the same processes as steps S401 to S414 (see FIG. 6). The command reception process shown in FIG. 17 differs from the command reception process shown in FIG. 6 above in the case of receiving an operation command selection by the control unit 11 (steps 708 to S710) or canceling the operation command. After the processing in the case of acceptance (steps S711 to S714) is performed, the command activation reservation stored in step S708 is accepted (step S715). When the controller 11 detects a pressing operation of a reservation button (for example, the Δ button 32c) on the keypad 30 by the player (Y in step S715), the control unit 11 performs command activation reservation setting (step S716). In this example, unlike the above-described embodiment, even in the case where there is a command in which the cumulative value of command issue reservation points exceeds the maximum value of the ATB value in step S705, the command is selected. Also good.

In step S716, among the commands stored in step S708, the activation reservation of each operation command that has not yet been reserved for activation is set and stored in the storage medium together with the reservation order. Specifically, when only the operation commands A, B, and C for which the activation reservation is not made are selected and stored, if the pressing operation of the reservation button is detected, the operation commands A, B, and C are reserved. Make an activation reservation as order 1. Then, before the operation commands A, B, and C are activated, if the operation command D, E is further selected and stored, and a reservation button pressing operation is detected, the two operation commands D, E are reserved in order 2. Trigger reservation as

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command invocation processing capable of executing invocation processing of commands reserved for invocation. As shown in FIG. 18, Steps S801 to S803 and Steps S805 to S809 are the same processes as Steps S601 to S603 and Steps S604 to S608 (see FIG. 16). The command activation process shown in FIG. 18 is different from the command activation process shown in FIG. 16, and when the control unit 11 determines that there is a stored command (Y in Step S803), the activation reservation setting for invoking the command is set. It is determined whether it has been done (step S804). If the control unit 11 determines that the command reservation setting has been made (Y in step S804), whether the ATB value is equal to or greater than the cumulative value of the command issue reservation points of each command that has been reserved first. It is determined whether or not (step S810). If the control unit 11 determines that the cumulative value of command issuance reservation points of each command reserved for activation first is equal to or less than the ATB value (Y in step S810), the command for which the activation reservation is set is continuously activated. (Step S811). If the activation reservation is made for one command, the one command is activated. Subsequently, the control unit 11 executes the processes of steps S807 to S809, and ends the command activation process. On the other hand, when the control unit 11 determines that the cumulative value of command issuance reservation points of each command reserved first> ATB (N in step S810), the command activation processing is terminated. If the controller 11 determines in step 804 that the command activation reservation is not set (step S804), the controller 11 executes the processing of steps S805 to S809 and ends the command activation processing.

Here, with reference to FIG. 19, a specific example of command reservation setting and reservation command activation will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional field screen when accepting a command activation reservation setting. As shown in FIG. 19, the display device 50 displays a target name display area 209 and a selected command name display area 210, and a reservation confirmation button 212 is displayed next to it. The player can confirm the command reservation by pressing the cross key 31 and moving the selection cursor 205, selecting the reservation confirmation button 212, and pressing the ○ button 32a. Alternatively, the command reservation may be confirmed by pressing the Δ button 32c. In the example shown in FIG. 19, a target name display area 209 ′ whose reservation has been confirmed and a selected command name display area 210 ′ whose reservation has been confirmed are displayed above the target name display area 209. . When a plurality of activation reservations are made, the display lines are displayed in a shifted manner for each group of operation commands for which activation reservations are set. Further, the accumulated display of the command issue reservation point gauge 207b is displayed so that the player can make a judgment by changing the display color of the accumulated value for each reservation of the command.

Then, in the example shown in FIG. 19, commands “Takau 1 (command issuance reservation point: 40 p)” and “Tataka 2 (command issuance reservation point: 30 p)” are activated with “enemy A” as the target. Since the reservation to be performed is set, when the ATB value reaches 70p (30p + 40p = 70p), the commands of “TAKATAU 1” and “TAKATAU 2” are automatically and continuously issued.

In the other embodiment, the control unit 11 sets the command issue reservation point of each operation command whose activation reservation is earliest among the operation commands reserved for activation as the ATB value to be added as time elapses. When the accumulated value is equal to or greater than the accumulated value, the operation command value accumulated for each operation command set for activation reservation is subtracted from the ATB value, and each operation command set for activation reservation is activated earliest. In other words, it is possible to continuously issue an operation command in units set for activation reservation, so that the realism of the game can be enhanced, and the game's preference can be improved. In addition, since the accumulated and stored operation command is reserved and activated, it is possible to continuously execute the operation command in combination, and the player can determine the accumulated value of the ATB value and the command issue reservation point. Since it is necessary to always select and specify a command by calculation, the preference is increased.

In the above example, in the command invocation process, when the cumulative value of the command issuance reservation point of the operation command reserved for activation is equal to or less than the accumulated value of the ATB value, the operation command reserved for activation is continuously executed. However, the special operation command may be determined according to the combination of each operation command reserved for activation, and the determined special operation command may be activated. In this case, special combinations for activating different types of special effects for various combinations of operation commands that are reserved for activation (the order may or may not be specified). A special effect determination table associated with an operation command may be prepared in advance, and the control unit 11 may determine a special operation command to be activated using the special effect determination table. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to determine the special effect to be activated according to the combination of a plurality of operation commands selected and reserved for activation by the player, and to execute the determined special effect. The special operation command may be determined according to the number of selected operation commands, instead of determining the special operation command according to a combination of a plurality of operation commands.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the ATB value is equal to or greater than the command value of the motion command selected first, or when the activation instruction is given from the player, the motion with the ATB value selected at least first. The command is activated when the command value is equal to or greater than the command value of the command, but the ATB value is an accumulation of the operation command values of the accepted operation commands (one or more selected operation commands). When the value is equal to or greater than the value, the operation commands may be sequentially and sequentially issued according to the reception order (the order selected by the player). With this configuration, when the ATB value added over time is compared with the accumulated value of the operation command value of the accepted operation command, the ATB value becomes equal to or greater than the accumulated value of the operation command value. In addition, it is possible to sequentially issue the accepted operation commands and subtract the issued operation command value from the ATB value. That is, since the ATB value (in other words, the elapsed time) necessary for the activation is different for each operation command, the realism of the game is increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the accumulated and stored motion commands are sequentially activated according to the order of acceptance, the motion commands can be combined and executed continuously, and the player always calculates the cumulative value of the motion command value and ATB value, Furthermore, since it is necessary to select and specify a command in consideration of which operation command is to be selected and in what order, the preference is increased.

Although not mentioned in the above-described embodiment, when an operation command is continuously issued, the action / operation corresponding to each operation command is not continuously executed, but each operation command A special action / behavior different from the normal action / behavior according to the condition may be executed. Specifically, the special effect may be a predetermined special technique that cannot be activated by an operation command. In this case, a special effect determination table in which different types of special effects are associated with various combinations (the order may or may not be specified) of a plurality of operation commands. May be prepared in advance, and the control unit 11 may determine the special effect using the special effect determination table. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to determine the special effect to be activated according to the combination of the several operation command selected by the player, and to perform the determined special effect. Instead of determining a special effect to be activated according to a combination of a plurality of operation commands, a special effect to be activated may be determined according to the number of selected operation commands.

In addition, although not mentioned in the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of operation commands are accepted and it is determined that the plurality of operation commands are to be activated, they can be activated at once if they can be activated at the same time. You may make it do. For example, when an action command that specifies recovery magic of an ally character and an action command that specifies attacking an enemy character are accepted, the ATB value is a cumulative value of the accepted action command values. When it becomes the above, it is sufficient to activate each accepted operation command at once. If comprised in this way, the variation of a play production can be increased further and it will become possible to improve the taste of a game.

In the above-described embodiment, the video game apparatus main body 10 and the display device 50 are configured as separate bodies. However, the video game apparatus main body 10 may include the display device 50.

In the above-described embodiment, the RPG game control has been described. However, it can of course be applied to the same type of game such as a gun action RPG, and is also preferably applied to other types of games. can do.

In the above-described embodiment, the video game apparatus 100 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is applied to various devices such as a personal computer, a mobile phone terminal, and a portable game machine as long as the device has an image generation function. Can be applied. When applied to a portable game machine or the like, a small-sized storage medium such as a semiconductor memory card may be used as the storage medium 70 described above instead of a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

In the embodiment described above, game data (various data such as a control program used in a game) for causing the video game apparatus body 10 to execute the various processes described above is stored in the storage medium 70. The game data may be distributed by a server device such as a WWW server. In this case, the video game apparatus main body 10 acquires the game data distributed by the server apparatus via the communication network 80, stores it in the HDD 13, and loads the game data from the HDD 13 to the RAM 12 for use. That's fine. In the above example, the game data is used. However, it may be data including a control program for causing a computer to execute at least the image generation processing in the above-described embodiment.

According to the present invention, the player character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and the progress of the video game is controlled by controlling the action of the player character displayed on the display screen in accordance with the operation of the player. The present invention is useful for application to video game apparatuses, personal computers, mobile phone terminals, portable game machines, and the like.

10 Video Game Device Main Body 11 Control Unit 12 RAM
13 HDD
14 Sound processing unit 15 Graphic processing unit 16 DVD / CD-ROM
17 Communication Interface 18 Interface Unit 19 Frame Memory 20 Memory Card Slot 21 Input Interface Unit 22 Internal Bus 30 Keypad 50 Display Device 51 Image Display Unit 60 Sound Output Device 70 Storage Medium 80 Communication Network 90 Memory Card 100 Video Game Device

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The player character and the enemy character are displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and during the battle between the player character and the enemy character, the action of the player character is controlled according to the operation of the operation input unit of the player, and the enemy A video game processing program for controlling a battle with a character,
During the battle,
On the computer,
Timekeeping point addition procedure for calculating the cumulative value of the time points by adding the time points set with the maximum cumulative value as time passes,
A cumulative time point display procedure for showing the cumulative state of the cumulative value on the display screen as a first gauge;
Invoking one or more action commands for specifying the action of the player character from the operation input unit in a state where the accumulated value of the timekeeping points indicated by the first gauge increases toward the maximum value. Operation command activation reservation instruction reception procedure for receiving a reservation instruction,
The operation command activation reservation instruction reception procedure is as follows:
a) an operation command reception procedure capable of receiving an operation command designation from the operation input unit;
b) an operation command storage procedure for storing the operation command received in the operation command reception procedure in association with the operation command value set in the operation command;
c) an activation reservation procedure for setting an activation reservation of the stored operation command based on an operation input from the operation input unit;
d) repetitively receiving a procedure of executing the steps a), b) and c) one or more times and receiving an activation reservation instruction for the one or more operation commands;
In a state where the accumulated value of the timekeeping points indicated on the first gauge increases toward the maximum value, the received operation command is changed according to the operation command reception order and the operation command value. A command display procedure for displaying each on the second gauge on the display screen;
When there is the operation command for which the activation reservation is set, the cumulative value that increases toward the maximum value of the timing point is monitored, and the cumulative value of the time point is reserved for the activation The one or more operations that are set to be activated first when the operation command value is equal to or greater than the cumulative value of the operation command values of the one or more operation commands that are set to be activated first A reservation command invocation procedure for automatically invoking a special operation command determined according to a command or a combination of the one or more operation commands;
In response to the activation of the operation command in the reservation command activation procedure, the operation command value of the operation command activated is subtracted from the accumulated value of the timekeeping point, and the display of the accumulated value of the first gauge is Time point subtraction procedure to display in subtracted form,
Activating command erasure procedure for erasing the indication of the activated operation command from the indication of the second gauge;
Video game processing program for running.
The operation command activation reservation instruction reception procedure receives a plurality of operation command activation reservation instructions.
The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein: The reservation command invocation procedure activates the operation command according to the order in which the operation commands are received.
The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein:
The reservation command invocation procedure continuously invokes the operation command in accordance with the acceptance order.
The video game processing program according to claim 3, wherein: The player character and the enemy character are displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and during the battle between the player character and the enemy character, the action of the player character is controlled according to the operation of the operation input unit of the player, and the enemy A video game processing device for controlling a battle with a character,
The video game processing device comprises:
During the battle,
Timekeeping point addition means for calculating the cumulative value of the time points by adding the timekeeping points in which the maximum value of the cumulative value is set as time passes,
Cumulative time point display means for displaying the cumulative state of the cumulative value on the display screen as a first gauge;
Invoking one or more action commands for specifying the action of the player character from the operation input unit in a state where the accumulated value of the timekeeping points indicated by the first gauge increases toward the maximum value. Operation command activation reservation instruction receiving means for receiving a reservation instruction,
The operation command activation reservation instruction receiving means is
a) operation command receiving means capable of receiving specification of an operation command from the operation input unit;
b) an operation command storage means for storing the operation command received by the operation command reception means in association with the operation command value set in the operation command;
c) an activation reservation means for setting an activation reservation of the stored operation command based on an operation input from the operation input unit;
d) repetitive accepting means for executing the process according to the means a), b) and c) one or more times and accepting an activation reservation instruction for the one or more operation commands;
In a state where the accumulated value of the timekeeping points indicated on the first gauge increases toward the maximum value, the received operation command is changed according to the operation command reception order and the operation command value. Command display means for displaying each on a second gauge on the display screen;
When there is the operation command for which the activation reservation is set, the cumulative value that increases toward the maximum value of the timing point is monitored, and the cumulative value of the time point is reserved for the activation The one or more operations that are set to be activated first when the operation command value is equal to or greater than the cumulative value of the operation command values of the one or more operation commands that are set to be activated first A reservation command issuing means for automatically issuing a command or a special operation command determined according to a combination of the one or more operation commands;
In response to the operation command being activated by the reservation command activating means, the operation command value of the activated command is subtracted from the accumulated value of the timekeeping point, and the display of the accumulated value of the first gauge is Timekeeping point subtraction means to display in the subtracted form,
An activation command erasing means for erasing the display of the activated operation command from the display of the second gauge;
A video game processing device configured to include:

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