KR20240002650A - Method and apparatus for determining rules in online games - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for determining rules within an online game is disclosed. A method of determining rules within an online game includes providing voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users within an online game and determining rules based on user input using the voting rights. is transferable between the plurality of users.

Description

Method and apparatus for determining rules in online games {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING RULES IN ONLINE GAMES}

This disclosure relates to a method and device for determining rules within an online game.

With the development of computing devices and network environments, the number of users who enjoy online games using various wired and wireless communication devices, that is, online games, is increasing significantly.

There are various rules regarding game play within online games, and users play online games according to established rules. However, some users of online games may be dissatisfied with the already established rules or may want to change the existing rules to new rules of their choice.

Therefore, when playing online games, there is a need for technology that can reduce users' dissatisfaction with the rules and increase interest in the game by allowing users to proactively decide on the rules.

The present disclosure seeks to provide a method or device for determining rules within an online game based on the exercise of voting rights by a plurality of users within the online game.

A method of determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to achieve the above-described purpose includes providing voting rights to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of users within the online game; and determining the rule based on user input using the voting right, wherein the voting right is transferable between the plurality of users.

In one embodiment, the step of providing voting rights includes providing the voting rights as a reward for the quest to a user who has completed a predetermined quest in the game, and the predetermined quest may be achieved a preset number of times each day. there is.

In one embodiment, the step of providing the voting rights includes providing the voting rights as a reward for the event to a user who has achieved a predetermined event in the game, and the predetermined event may be provided for a limited period of time. You can.

In one embodiment, the determining the rule includes identifying the number of votes obtained by each of the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using the voting right for one of the plurality of rule candidates; and determining, as the rule, a rule candidate that has obtained the largest number of votes among the plurality of rule candidates.

In one embodiment, the plurality of rule candidates includes a plurality of rule candidates for each rule category, and the step of determining the rule candidate that obtained the most votes as the rule includes the most votes for each rule category. It may include the step of determining the rule candidate obtained by the rule.

In one embodiment, the rule category may include at least one of a rule regarding whether a player can be killed, a rule regarding a hunting reward, a rule regarding a player killing penalty, and a rule regarding a resurrection penalty.

In one embodiment, determining the rule includes obtaining user input using the voting right during a predetermined voting period, and the determined rule includes:

It may be applied within the online game after the predetermined voting period has passed.

In one embodiment, the method may further include providing voting status including information on the number of votes during the predetermined voting period to the plurality of users.

In one embodiment, the method further includes providing a voting reward to a user who uses the voting right, and the voting reward may be determined based on the number of voting rights used.

In one embodiment, the voting right may be an item that can be transferred between the plurality of users through an exchange within the online game.

In one embodiment, the determined rule may be applied to a specific channel of the online game.

In order to achieve the above-described object, a game providing device for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a memory storing at least one command; At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the at least one processor provides voting rights to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of users in the online game, The rule is determined based on user input using the voting right, and the voting right is transferable between the plurality of users.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor provides the voting rights as a reward for the quest to a user who completes a certain quest in the game, and the certain quest may be accomplished a preset number of times every day.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor provides the voting rights as a reward for the event to a user who achieves a predetermined event in the game, and the predetermined event may be provided for a limited period of time.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor identifies the number of votes obtained by the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using the voting right for one of the plurality of rule candidates, and selects one of the plurality of rule candidates. The rule candidate receiving the most votes can be determined using the above rule.

In one embodiment, the plurality of rule candidates includes a plurality of rule candidates for each rule category, and the at least one processor may determine the rule candidate that obtained the most votes for each rule category as the rule. .

In one embodiment, the rule category may include at least one of a rule regarding whether a player can be killed, a rule regarding a hunting reward, a rule regarding a player killing penalty, and a rule regarding a resurrection penalty.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor obtains at least one user input using the voting right during a predetermined voting period, and the determined rule may be applied within the online game after the predetermined voting period has elapsed. there is.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor may provide voting status including information on the number of votes to the plurality of users during the predetermined voting period.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor provides voting rewards to users who use the voting rights, and the voting rewards may be determined based on the number of voting rights used.

In one embodiment, the voting right may be an item that can be transferred between the plurality of users through an exchange within the online game.

In one embodiment, the determined rule may be applied to a specific channel of the online game.

A server for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for achieving the above-described purpose includes: a memory storing at least one command; At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the at least one processor provides voting rights to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of users in the online game, The rule is determined based on user input using the voting right, and the voting right is transferable between the plurality of users.

A user terminal for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for achieving the above-described purpose includes: a memory storing at least one command; At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the at least one processor provides voting rights to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of users in the online game, The rule is determined based on user input using the voting right, and the voting right may be transferable between the plurality of users.

A computer program for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to achieve the above-described purpose is stored in a medium to execute the method for determining rules within an online game in combination with hardware.

In order to achieve the above-described object, a computer-readable recording medium for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a program that executes a method for determining rules within an online game on a computer.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure determine the rules within an online game based on the exercise of voting rights by a plurality of users within the online game, thereby reducing users' dissatisfaction with the rules and increasing interest in the game by allowing users to proactively determine the rules. It can be raised.

1 is a diagram for explaining a game providing system including a game providing device, a server, and a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining voting rights according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining a quest interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining an event interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining a rule based on user input using voting rights according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining a rule to be applied for a predetermined period of time according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 is a diagram for explaining a voting interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a simple voting interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining an exchange interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a game providing device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a server according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a user terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents depicted in the attached drawings. Additionally, a method of configuring and using an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents depicted in the attached drawings. The same reference numbers or symbols shown in each drawing indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related items or any one item among a plurality of related items.

The terms used herein are used to describe embodiments and are not intended to limit and/or limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as include or have are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features, numbers, or steps. , it should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be connected to another part, this includes not only cases where it is directly connected, but also cases where it is electrically connected with another element in between. Additionally, when it is said that a part includes a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that it can further include other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary. In addition, terms such as "... unit" and "module" used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. .

In the present disclosure below, a character may mean a predetermined object that a user can control within a game.

In the present disclosure below, character information refers to information related to a game character, such as the character's level, character grade, character's accumulated usage time, character's possession amount, character's reputation, character's achievement achievement rate, and character's quest achievement rate. It may include all information about the character, such as ability information, the character's name, and the character's appearance, and is not limited to the above examples.

In the present disclosure below, a user account may mean a user's account including at least one character. In the game, users can create multiple characters, and multiple characters can exist in a form dependent on one user account. Of course, it is not limited to the above example, and there may also be a form of providing game services through one user account.

In the present disclosure below, user account information may include the user's name, phone number, email address, game use period, age, etc., but is not limited to the above examples.

In the present disclosure below, the game providing device may be a game server, a user terminal, a game system including a game server and a user terminal, or an independent device.

In the present disclosure below, the meaning that the server controls the user terminal means that the server outputs output from the user terminal through communication with the user terminal (all output devices from the user terminal, such as screen display, sound output, vibration output, lamp emission, etc.) And it may mean that the user terminal provides data for performing a certain operation. Of course, the user terminal may control output from the user terminal using pre-stored data, and is not limited to the above example.

In the present disclosure below, the meaning of transmitting and receiving information or data with a user (or user account) may include the meaning of transmitting and receiving information or data with a device (or user terminal) corresponding to or linked to the user (or user account). .

In the present disclosure below, the user account corresponding to the user terminal may include a user account that logs in or accesses the service through the user terminal and a user account in which the user terminal stores information. Additionally, the user terminal of the user account may mean the user terminal to which the user account is logged in, user account information is stored, or the user account is connected.

In the following disclosure, user, player, user, user account, and gamer may be used with the same meaning. It should be understood that the user terminal in this disclosure may refer to a user, player, user, user account, gamer, or device used by them depending on the context. It should be understood that in this disclosure, the terms user, player, user, user account, and gamer may refer to the avatar or character they operate or the device used by them, depending on the context.

Hereinafter, in this disclosure, a quest may refer to a mission that a user must perform in an online game. Users who complete a given mission through a quest can acquire items or experience points as a reward for the quest.

Hereinafter, in this disclosure, an event may refer to an event in which a company and/or organization that operates an online game provides compensation to online game users. Rewards for an event may be provided to users who participate in the event without conditions, or may be provided to users who participate in the event and meet specific conditions announced in the event.

Hereinafter, in this disclosure, player killing may refer to an act of attacking or a function that allows a specific user to attack another user in an online game.

Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, the safe area may mean a place where player killing is not possible among a plurality of places where the user's character can be located in an online game.

Hereinafter, in this disclosure, the player killing penalty may mean a penalty imposed on the character of the user who performed player killing.

Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, the resurrection penalty may mean a penalty imposed on the revived character when the character dies and is resurrected.

In the present disclosure below, the exchange may include an exchange interface that provides a trading system that allows online game items to be transferred between multiple users, and may be used under various names such as auction house, auction house, exchange, and shop depending on the type of online game. can be referred to.

1 is a diagram for explaining a game providing system including a game providing device, a server, and a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The game providing system 100 of the present disclosure may include a server 170 and at least one user terminal 110 to 160. The server 170 can provide various online activities through a network. The server 170 may provide online activities to at least one user terminal 110 to 160 at the same time.

In one embodiment, the server 170 may include a single server, a collection of servers, a cloud server, etc., and is not limited to the above example. Server 170 provides various online activities and may include a database that stores data for online activities. Additionally, the server 170 may include a payment server that generates and processes payment events. Additionally, the server 170 may include an advertising operation server that provides advertising. The payment server or advertising operation server may be a separate server from the server 170, and may mediate payment or advertisement provision between the server 170 and at least one user terminal 110 to 160. The server 170 may further include a database (DB) server that stores and manages user data or game data, and the DB server may be a separate server from the server 170.

As previously described, the server 170 may be a game providing device. A program for servicing games may be run in the server 170. Various embodiments of the present disclosure described later may be implemented within a program for servicing a game, or may be implemented through a program separate from the program.

In one embodiment, a network refers to a connection established (or formed) using any communication method, and may refer to a communication network connected through any communication method that transmits and receives data between terminals and terminals or between terminals and servers. .

In one embodiment, all communication methods may include all communication methods, such as communication through a certain communication standard, a certain frequency band, a certain protocol, or a certain channel. For example, it may include Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, 3G, LTE, and ultrasonic communication methods, and may include short-range communication, long-distance communication, wireless communication, and wired communication. Of course, it is not limited to the above example.

In one embodiment, a short-range communication method may mean a communication method that allows communication only when the device (terminal or server) performing communication is within a predetermined range, for example, Bluetooth, NFC, etc. It can be included. A long-distance communication method may refer to a communication method in which a device performing communication can communicate regardless of the distance. For example, a long-distance communication method may refer to a method in which two devices that communicate through a repeater such as an AP can communicate even when they are over a predetermined distance, and can use cellular networks (3G, LTE) such as SMS and phone calls. It may include the communication method used. Of course, it is not limited to the above examples. The meaning of providing online activities using a network may include the meaning that communication between the server and the terminal can be performed through any communication method.

In one embodiment, the at least one user terminal 110 to 160 includes a personal computer 110, a tablet 120, a cellular phone 130, a laptop 140, It may include not only a smart phone 150 and a TV 160, but also various electronic devices such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), PMPs (Portable Multimedia Players), navigation, MP3 players, digital cameras, refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners. , but is not limited to the above examples. As described above, at least one user terminal 110 to 160 may be a game providing device.

In one embodiment, online activities may include, but are not limited to, online games, portal services, and social network services (SNS). Additionally, online games can include various genres such as sports, MMORPG, AOS, FPS, TCG, and CCG. Additionally, online games may be games that pit users against each other, or between users and computers (for example, artificial intelligence). It may also be a construction or decoration type game rather than a competition type game. Of course, it is not limited to the above examples and there are no restrictions on the form of online games.

In one embodiment, game presentation system 100 may determine rules within an online game. The game providing system 100 may provide voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in the online game. The game providing system 100 may determine rules based on user input using voting rights. Voting rights may be transferable between the plurality of users. This is explained in more detail below.

Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for determining rules within an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The operations shown in FIG. 2 include the user terminals 110 to 160 and the server 170 shown in FIG. 1, the user terminal 110 and the game server 170 shown in FIG. 4, and the game providing device shown in FIG. 11. (1100) or the processor 1110 of the game providing device 1100, the server 1200 shown in FIG. 12 or the processor 1210 of the server 1200, or the user terminal 1300 or the user terminal shown in FIG. 13. It may be performed by processor 1310 of 1300.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in the online game (S210).

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights as a reward for the quest to a user who completes a certain quest within the game.

In one embodiment, a quest may be provided through a specific non-player character (NPC) or a specific object within an online game. While playing an online game, users can accept quests by interacting with NPCs or objects that provide quests and perform the missions provided through the quests.

In one embodiment, a quest may be provided through a user interface for providing a quest (hereinafter referred to as a quest interface). The quest user interface may display a list of quests that the user can accept and a list of quests that the user has accepted.

In one embodiment, quest information may be provided to a user who has been provided with a quest. Quest information may include information about the mission required by the quest and information about the quest's reward. Quest information can be displayed through the quest interface. Details about the quest interface will be explained again with reference to Figure 4 below.

In one embodiment, a user who is provided with a quest can accomplish the quest by performing the tasks required by the quest. Users who complete the quest can obtain a small amount of voting rights as a reward for the quest.

In one embodiment, the quest may be a daily quest that can be accomplished a preset number of times each day. The preset number of times can be reset every day when the preset time passes, regardless of the number of quest completions. Accordingly, users can obtain a quantity of voting rights corresponding to a preset number of times each day through quests.

However, this is just an example, and the quest is not necessarily limited to daily quests. For example, a quest may be a weekly quest that can be accomplished a preset number of times each week, or a monthly quest that can be accomplished a preset number of times every month. A quest may be a quest in which the number of achievements is not reset at intervals for a specific period of time, and can be achieved a preset number of times within the user's account. Quests may be story quests or main quests related to the story within the online game.

In one embodiment, users can obtain voting rights through quests that provide limited opportunities, thereby preventing the opinions of some users from being excessively reflected.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights as a reward for the event to a user who completes the event.

In one embodiment, an event may be provided through a user interface for providing an event (hereinafter, event interface). The event interface may display information about events provided in the past, information about events currently being provided, and information about events scheduled to be provided in the future. The event interface may include links to external homepages containing information about various events. Details about the event interface will be explained again with reference to FIG. 5 below.

In one embodiment, the event may be a limited-time event offered for a limited period of time. Users who meet the conditions of the event during a limited period of time may be provided with a certain amount of voting rights as a reward for the event. For example, if the event is an attendance check event provided only for a limited period of time, a certain number of voting rights may be provided as compensation for attendance to users who achieve a set number of attendances during the limited period.

However, this is only an example, and the event is not necessarily limited to a limited-time event. For example, an event may be a regular event that is provided continuously unless there are special circumstances.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights as a reward for the content to a user who plays content in an online game. Content may include all content that can be performed within an online game, such as hunting specific monsters, raids, and battles between users.

In this way, the game providing device can encourage users who want to get voting rights to participate in the content by providing voting rights to users through quests, events, and various contents within the online game. As a result, this can encourage users to connect to online games or increase the connection maintenance time in online games.

In addition, the game providing device encourages more users to participate in the process of determining the rules of the game, in that it gives all users in the online game the opportunity to definitively obtain a certain amount of voting rights through quests or events. You can do it.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may determine rules based on user input using voting rights (S220). The determined rules are applied within the online game so that users can play the online game according to the determined rules.

In one embodiment, there may be rules that have already been applied before the determined rules are applied to the online game. The rule that has already been applied may be a rule determined by the method of determining the rule by the game providing device described in FIG. 2. However, this is only an example, and the rules that have already been applied may be rules that have been determined and applied regardless of how the game providing device determines the rules.

In one embodiment, the online game may include a plurality of channels, and the determined rule may be applied only to a specific channel among the plurality of channels of the online game. Except for specific channels, the remaining channels may have their own rules that are unrelated to the determined rules. Accordingly, users who are dissatisfied with the determined rules can play the game by accessing a channel other than the channel to which the determined rules apply.

Details on how the game providing device determines rules based on user input using voting rights will be described again with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9 below.

In one embodiment, voting rights may be transferable between multiple users within an online game. Voting rights can be transferred between multiple users through a user interface that provides exchange functions (hereinafter referred to as exchange interface). Details about this will be explained again with reference to FIG. 10 below.

Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining voting rights according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights to the user as an item within an online game. Accordingly, the game providing device can provide the user with various information about the voting rights currently owned by the user through various user interfaces that can display information about items in the online game.

Referring to FIG. 3, the game providing device may display a user interface (hereinafter, item interface) 300 for displaying information about items owned by the user.

The item interface 300 includes a possession goods interface 310 that displays information about various types of goods owned by the user, a category interface 320 that determines the category of the item displayed on the item interface 300, and a category interface. It may include a slot interface 330 that displays items belonging to a specific category determined according to 320 and a detail interface 340 that displays detailed information about the item.

The goods owned interface 310 can display various types of goods owned by the user. Goods may include paid goods that can be acquired through euro payment and free goods that can be acquired regardless of euro payment. Additionally, goods may include first type goods and second type goods classified according to acquisition method.

In one embodiment, the goods held interface 310 may display information 311 about the goods held by the user, an image of voting rights, and the number of voting rights currently owned by the user.

The slot interface 330 may display the voting rights 331 currently owned by the user in one of the plurality of slots. When the user selects the voting right 331 in the slot interface 330, a detailed interface 340 in which detailed information about the voting right 331 is displayed may be displayed.

In this way, because the game providing device can provide voting rights to users in the form of items, users can easily obtain information about the voting rights they own through various interfaces.

Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining a quest interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide information about a quest for providing voting rights to the user through the quest interface 410.

Referring to FIG. 4, the game providing device may display a quest interface 410 on the main screen 400 that displays information about the quest the user is currently performing. The main screen 400 is a screen where a character controlled by the user is displayed and may include a quest interface 410, an event icon 420, a hamburger interface 430, and a voting foundation 440.

The quest interface 410 may include a first quest list 411, a second quest list 412, and a third quest list 413.

The first to third quest lists 411, 412, and 413 may display information about the type and mission of the quest that the user is currently performing. Additionally, if the quest provides a reward, information about the reward (412-1, 413-1) may be displayed.

When information about daily quests is displayed in the third quest list 413, information about the number of daily quests that can be accomplished each day and the number of daily quests currently accomplished by the user may be displayed together.

The event icon 420 may be an icon for displaying an event interface. The game providing device may display an event interface based on a user input of selecting the event icon 420. Details about the event interface will be explained again with reference to FIG. 5 below.

The hamburger interface 430 may include icons to display various user interfaces within the online game. The hamburger interface 430 may include a voting icon 431. The game providing device may display an interface (hereinafter referred to as voting interface) that provides a voting rights use function based on a user input of selecting the voting icon 431.

The voting foundation 440 may be an object located at a specific location in the game. If the user's character exists in a location where the voting foundation 440 is located, the voting foundation 440 may be displayed on the main screen 400, and the user's character can interact with the voting foundation 440. . The game providing device may display a voting interface based on the user's character interacting with the voting foundation 440. The voting interface will be explained again with reference to Figure 8 below.

In this way, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may provide information about a quest providing voting rights to the user through the quest interface 410 of the main screen 400. Accordingly, users can more easily obtain information about quests that provide voting rights and obtain voting rights by performing quests.

Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining an event interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide information about an event for providing voting rights to the user through the event interface 500.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may display the event interface 500 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the game providing device may display the event interface 500 at preset time intervals. Additionally, the game providing device may display the event interface 500 based on a user's command to display the event interface 500 (such as selecting the event icon 420 in FIG. 4).

The event interface 500 may display information about the period during which the event is provided and information about the reward of the event.

For example, as shown in Figure 5, the event interface 500 provides information that a weapon box can be obtained through the attendance reward on the 1st day (510) and information that 10 voting rights can be obtained through the attendance reward on the 5th day (520) ) can be displayed. The user can receive compensation for the relevant attendance date through the compensation receipt interface 511.

In this way, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides information about events providing voting rights to users through the event interface 500, thereby encouraging user participation in the event to obtain voting rights. .

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining a rule based on user input using voting rights according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in the online game (S610). In step S610, the method by which the game providing device provides voting rights to the user is the same as step S210 described in FIG. 2, so redundant description will be omitted.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may identify the number of votes obtained by a plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates (S620).

In one embodiment, the game providing device may identify the number of votes obtained by each of the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates in step S620.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may display a user interface (hereinafter referred to as voting interface) for obtaining user input using voting rights. The game providing device may obtain user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates through a voting interface. The game providing device may identify the number of votes obtained by the plurality of rule candidates by adding up the number of voting rights used by all the plurality of users in the online game for each of the plurality of rule candidates based on user input using voting rights. Details about the voting interface will be explained again with reference to Figures 8 and 9 below.

In one embodiment, users can use their voting rights multiple times for specific rule candidates. For example, if a user has 10 votes, he or she can use all 10 votes on one rule candidate. A rule candidate using 10 votes will receive 10 more votes.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may determine the rule candidate that received the most votes among a plurality of rule candidates as the rule (S630).

In one embodiment, the plurality of rule candidates may include a plurality of rule candidates for each rule category. In this case, the game providing device may determine the rule candidate that obtained the most votes for each rule category as the rule in step S630.

In one embodiment, the rule categories may include rules regarding player killability, rules regarding hunting rewards, rules regarding player killing penalties, and rules regarding resurrection penalties.

In one embodiment, the rule regarding whether player killing is possible may be a rule regarding how to set a specific location within an online game as a safe area. For example, rules regarding whether player killing is possible may include rules setting all locations within an online game as safe zones. Additionally, rules regarding whether player killing is possible may include rules for setting a specific location to be set as a safe area within the online game.

In one embodiment, the rules regarding hunting rewards may be rules regarding how to increase at least one of experience points, item drop rates, and goods that the user's character can acquire. For example, rules regarding hunting rewards may include rules that set the experience points, item drop rates, and goods that can be obtained when a character hunts a specific object to increase by 1.5 times compared to the previous level. Additionally, rules regarding hunting compensation may include rules for setting a place or time at which at least one of the experience points that can be obtained, the drop rate of items, and goods that can be obtained when hunting is increased.

In one embodiment, the rule regarding player killing penalty may be a rule regarding how to award a killing penalty to a user who performs player killing. For example, a rule regarding a player killing penalty may include a rule that sets a user who performs a player killing to be attacked by a specific non-player character when the character enters the village. Additionally, the rules regarding player killing penalties may include rules that allow multiple users in an online game to track and attack the user who performed player killing.

In one embodiment, the rule regarding resurrection penalty may be a rule regarding how to grant a resurrection penalty when a dead character is resurrected. For example, a rule regarding respawn penalties could include a rule that allows a character to respawn without a cooldown upon death, but sets the character to respawn in a village upon respawning. Additionally, the rules regarding the resurrection penalty may include a rule that states that a character can be revived in place upon death, but requires a certain cost for resurrection.

Meanwhile, the above-mentioned rule categories and the rules included in each rule category are only an example, and various other types of rule categories and various rules included in each rule category may be included.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may determine a plurality of rule candidates based on a user input for determining the rule candidate.

In one embodiment, a game providing device may receive user input to generate rule candidates. User input for creating a rule candidate may include information about the rule category to which the rule candidate belongs, information about the item to which the rule applies, and information about detailed figures of the item to which the rule is applied. Such information may be determined based on a user input of selecting one of preset items, or may be determined based on text directly input by the user. The game providing device may generate rule candidates corresponding to the user input based on the received user input, and determine the generated rule candidates into a plurality of rule candidates.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may determine the generated rule candidates as preliminary rule candidates and identify the number of user recommendations or the number of comments written by the user for each of the preliminary rule candidates. Preliminary Rules Voting may not be required to recommend or comment on candidates. The game providing device may determine preliminary rule candidates whose number of recommendations or comments are greater than a preset number among the preliminary rule candidates as a plurality of rule candidates.

In this way, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides various rule candidates to the user, and the user can use voting rights for the desired rule candidate.

Additionally, because the game providing device determines the rule that received the most votes for each rule category as the rule within the online game, users can preferentially use their voting rights for rule candidates belonging to rule categories that are important to them.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining a rule to be applied for a predetermined period of time according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in the online game (S710). In step S710, the method by which the game providing device provides voting rights to the user is the same as step S210 described in FIG. 2, so redundant description will be omitted.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may obtain at least one user input using voting rights during a predetermined voting period (S720).

In one embodiment, the game providing device may display a voting interface during a predetermined voting period. The game providing device may obtain user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates through a voting interface displayed for a predetermined period of time.

In one embodiment, a given voting period may be one of consecutive periods separated by period units. For example, the predetermined voting period may be one of the periods divided into months. The game providing device may display information about the current voting period on the voting interface. The game providing device may obtain user input obtained through the voting interface as user input using voting rights during the indicated voting period.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may identify the number of votes obtained by a plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates (S730). In step S730, the content of how the game providing device identifies the number of votes obtained by a plurality of rule candidates is the same as step S620 described in FIG. 6, so redundant description will be omitted.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may determine the rule candidate that obtained the most votes among a plurality of rule candidates as the rule (S740). In step S740, the content of how the game providing device determines the rule candidate that received the most votes among a plurality of rule candidates as a rule is the same as step S730 described in FIG. 6, so redundant description is omitted. do.

In one embodiment, the determined rules may be applied within the online game after a predetermined voting period. In other words, after a predetermined voting period, the game providing device can determine rules based on user input using voting rights during the voting period, and apply the determined rules to the online game after the predetermined voting period has elapsed.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting status including information on the number of votes during a predetermined voting period to the plurality of users.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may identify the number of votes obtained for each of the plurality of rule candidates at preset time intervals and display voting status including information about the identified number of votes on the voting interface. Voting status is the number of votes obtained by multiple rule candidates in each rule category, or the number of votes obtained by specific rule candidates in the same rule category, or the number of votes obtained by all multiple rule candidates belonging to the rule category to which the rule candidate belongs. The vote percentage, which is the divided value, can be included.

In this way, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can determine the rules to be applied after the voting period based on the voting rights used during the voting period and provide information about the voting status to the user during the voting period. there is. Accordingly, users can be encouraged to use their voting rights to determine the rules to be applied after the voting period has expired. In addition, users can use the limited amount of voting rights more strategically by identifying the number of votes for each of the plurality of rule candidates through voting status.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide voting rewards to users who use voting rights. Voting rewards may include goods, items, and character experience points available within the online game.

In one embodiment, voting rewards may be determined based on the number of votes used. For example, a game providing device may provide voting rewards each time a user uses a voting ticket. Additionally, the game providing device can provide users with higher quality items as voting rewards as the number of voting rights used by the user increases.

In one embodiment, voting rewards may be capped. For example, a game providing device may provide voting rewards whenever voting rights are used up to a predetermined number, but if the number exceeds the predetermined number, voting rewards may not be provided even if voting rights are used.

In this way, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides voting compensation to users who use voting rights, and the voting compensation can be determined based on the number of voting rights used, for determining rules. This will further encourage users to use their voting rights.

Figure 8 is a diagram for explaining a voting interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide various information regarding the use of voting rights to the user through the voting interface 800.

Referring to FIG. 8, the voting interface 800 includes a rule category interface 810, a voting period interface 820, a rule candidate interface (830-1, 830-2), and a voting rights use interface (840-1, 840-2). ), a voting status interface 850, and an application rule interface 860. Voting interface 800 is not limited to the example in FIG. 8, and voting interface 800 may include more configurations than those shown in FIG. 8 or fewer configurations than those shown in FIG. 8. You can.

The rule category interface 810 may include first to third rule category lists 811, 812, and 813 corresponding to each rule category. The game providing device includes a rule candidate interface (830-1, 830-2) corresponding to the rule category selected based on the user's input of selecting one of the first to third rule category lists (811, 812, and 813), and voting rights. A use interface (840-1, 840-2) and a voting result interface (850) can be displayed.

The voting period interface 820 may display a predetermined voting period. When the displayed voting period has passed, the game providing device may display a new voting period on the voting period interface 820.

The rule candidate interfaces 830-1 and 830-2 may display detailed descriptions of a plurality of rule candidates. For example, as shown in Figure 8, the first rule candidate interface 830-1 displays a detailed description of the first rule candidate, “Safe Channel Expansion,” and the second rule candidate interface displays the second rule candidate, “Compensation.” A detailed description can be displayed. Accordingly, the user can refer to the content displayed on the rule candidate interfaces 830-1 and 830-2 when deciding on a rule candidate using voting rights.

When a user command to select a voting rights use interface (840-1, 840-2) is input, the number of votes of the rule candidate corresponding to the selected voting rights use interface (840-1, 840-2) increases. The voting rights use interface (840-1, 840-2) can display information about the number of voting rights required for one vote. For example, as shown in Figure 8, one voting right may be required for one vote, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more voting rights may be required for one voting.

The voting result interface 850 may include a voting compensation interface (851-1, 851-2) and a voting status interface (852-1, 852-2).

The voting reward interfaces 851-1 and 851-2 may display the voting reward item 851-1 and the number of times the voting reward can be received (851-2). The game providing device provides a voting reward item (851-1) to the user based on the user input using voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates, and sets the number of times (851-2) that the voting reward can be received to one time. It can be displayed by subtracting.

The vote status interfaces 852-1 and 852-2 can display the number of votes obtained by a plurality of rule candidates in various forms. For example, as shown in Figure 8, the game providing device selects the first rule candidate “Safe Channel Expansion” and the second rule candidate “Reward” respectively belonging to the rule category selected through the voting status interfaces 852-1 and 852-2. This relative number of votes obtained can be displayed as visual information (852-1) or as numerical information (852-2).

The application rule interface 860 may display information about rules currently being applied to the online game. The application rule interface 860 may display the name or effect of a rule candidate currently being applied to the online game among a plurality of rule candidates in the selected rule category. The rules currently being applied to the online game may be rules determined based on user input using voting rights in a previous voting period. The game providing device may display a user interface that displays a detailed description of the rules currently being applied to the online game based on the user's input of selecting the application rule interface 600.

The voting interface 800 may include a possession goods interface 814. Since the possession goods interface 814 is the same as the possession goods interface 310 of FIG. 3, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a simple voting interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may provide various information regarding the use of voting rights to the user through the simple voting interface 910.

Referring to FIG. 9, the game providing device may display a simple voting interface 910 that displays various information regarding the use of voting rights on the main screen 900. Since the main screen 900 of FIG. 9 is the same as the main screen 400 of FIG. 4, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

The simple voting interface 910 provides information on the rule category 920 to which the currently displayed rule candidates belong, the number of votes obtained by a plurality of rule candidates (930-1, 930-2), and the remaining voting time (940). Information can be displayed. The remaining voting time 940 may refer to the remaining period in a predetermined voting period based on the time when the simple voting interface 910 is displayed.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may change the rule category 920 currently displayed on the simple voting interface 910 to another rule category based on a user input for selecting the user's rule category 920. When the rule category 920 is changed, the simple voting interface 910 can display information about the number of votes (930-1, 930-2) obtained by a plurality of rule candidates belonging to the changed rule category 920. there is.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may identify that the user has used a vote for the selected rule candidate based on the user input of selecting one of the number of votes (930-1, 930-2) obtained by the plurality of rule candidates. there is. That is, the user may use the right to vote for one of the plurality of rule candidates through the simple voting interface 910.

In one embodiment, the simple voting interface 910 may be displayed on the main screen 900 when the remaining voting time 940 is less than or equal to a preset time. For example, when the preset time is 60 hours, the game providing device does not display the simple voting interface 910 on the main screen 900 when the remaining voting time is more than 60 hours, and when the remaining voting time is 60 hours or less. From here, the simple voting interface 910 can be displayed on the main screen 900.

As such, the game providing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide users with various information regarding the use of voting rights through the voting interface 800 and the simple voting interface 910. Accordingly, users can more easily use their voting rights for one of the plurality of rule candidates.

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining an exchange interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the game providing device may transfer voting rights among a plurality of users based on user input for selling or purchasing voting rights through the exchange interface 1000.

Referring to Figure 10, the exchange interface 1000 includes a possession goods interface 1001, a purchase interface 1002, a sales interface 1003, a settlement interface 1004, a transaction history interface 1005, a conditions interface 1006, Detailed condition interface (1007), favorite interface (1008), search interface (1009), condition initialization interface (1010), favorite button interface (1011), item information interface (1012), back interface (1013) and new May include a fix interface 1014. The exchange interface 1000 is not limited to the example in FIG. 10, and more configurations than those shown in FIG. 10 may be included in the exchange interface 1000 or fewer configurations than those shown in FIG. 10 may be included in the exchange interface 1000. You can.

Since the possession goods interface 1001 is the same as the possession goods interface 310 of FIG. 3, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

The purchase interface 1002 may be an interface that provides a function to check items registered on the exchange and a function to purchase the item. Purchase Interface 1002 It is not limited to the above example, and the user can confirm voting rights and purchase through the purchase interface 1002.

The sales interface 1003 may be an interface that provides a function to register an item to be sold on an exchange. A user may request registration of an item he or she owns through the sales interface 1003. Additionally, the sales interface may be an interface that provides the status of items being sold. The sales interface 1003 is not limited to the above example, and the user can sell the voting rights he or she holds through the sales interface 1003.

The settlement interface 1004 may be an interface that provides a function to provide the user with the transaction amount of an item for which the sale has been completed. Additionally, it may be an interface that provides a function to provide users with items whose sale period has expired without completion of sale. The sales period may refer to a period set by the user when registering an item or a preset period. The settlement interface 1004 is not limited to the above example, and the user can obtain the transaction amount of the voting rights he or she sold through the settlement interface 1004.

The transaction history interface 1005 may be an interface that provides information on a user's transaction history through an exchange. For example, the transaction history interface 205 may be an interface through which a user inquires the details of items being sold, items that have been sold and settled, or items that have been withdrawn due to cancellation, expiration, etc. The transaction history interface 1005 is not limited to the above example, and the user can check the transaction details of the voting rights he or she sold through the transaction history interface 1005.

The condition interface 1006 may be an interface through which a user sets conditions for an item he or she wishes to find through the exchange interface 1000. For example, the condition interface 1006 may be an interface that provides a function to set a category of an item that the user wishes to search, such as weapons, armor, accessories, consumable materials, etc. The condition interface 1006 is not limited to the above example, and the user can find the voting right by selecting the category of the item to which the voting right belongs (for example, consumer materials) through the conditional interface 1006.

The detailed condition interface 1007 may be an interface that can set detailed conditions when the category of a specific item is set in the condition interface 1006. For example, the detailed condition interface 1007 may be an interface that provides a function to set conditions for the number, grade, and price of items registered on the exchange. The detailed condition interface 1007 is not limited to the above example, and the user can set more detailed conditions through the detailed condition interface 1007. Of course, it is not limited to the above examples.

The favorites interface 1008 may be an interface that provides a function to display favorite items preset by the user. In other words, it may be an interface for outputting a screen that collects and displays only favorite items previously set by the user. The favorites interface 1008 is not limited to the above example, and the user can set voting rights as a favorite item and find voting rights registered in the exchange through the favorites interface 1008.

The search interface 1009 may be an interface for searching items. The search interface 1009 may be an interface that performs an item search based on conditions set through the condition interface 1006 and the detailed condition interface 1007. Search interface 1009 is not limited to the above example, and the user can search for voting rights through the search interface 1009 to find voting rights registered in the exchange.

The initialization interface 1010 may be an interface that initializes conditions set through the condition interface 1006 and the detailed condition interface 1007. The initialization interface 1010 is not limited to the above example.

The favorite button interface 1011 may be an interface that provides a function to register the selected item as a favorite item. An item set as a favorite item through the favorite button interface 1011 may be displayed on the screen based on a user input that selects the favorite interface 1008. The favorite button interface 1011 is not limited to the above example, and the user can set the voting ticket as a favorite item through the favorite button interface 1011.

The item information interface 1012 may be an interface that allows you to check the information, sales price, and sold quantity of items registered on the exchange. For example, the name of the item, the sales amount of the item (corresponding to the user registration request amount), and the number of registered items may be displayed through the item information interface 1012. The item information interface 1012 is not limited to the above example, and voting rights are registered in the exchange, and the user uses at least one of the condition interface 1006, the detailed condition interface 1007, the favorites interface 1008, and the search interface 1009. If a voting right is found based on one, information on the voting right registered in the exchange, sales amount, sold quantity, etc. can be displayed through the item information interface 1012.

The back interface 1013 may be an interface that provides a function to return the screen to the previous screen. Additionally, the refresh interface 1014 may be an interface that provides a function to update exchange information. For example, the refresh interface 1014 may be an interface that provides a function to update the list of items registered in the exchange. The back interface 1013 and refresh interface 1014 are not limited to the above examples.

The sales list interface 1016 may be an interface that provides a function to purchase items displayed on the item information interface 1012. For example, when a user selects the sales list interface 1016 corresponding to an item displayed on the item information interface 1012, an interface listing the items registered in the exchange in order of grade or price is displayed, and the user selects one of the displayed interfaces. You can select one to purchase the item.

In one embodiment, voting rights may be purchased through an exchange within a preset number limit. The preset number may be reinitialized at predetermined time intervals. For example, users can purchase up to 10 voting rights per day through the exchange, and can purchase up to 10 voting rights again the next day. In this case, the item information interface 1012 may display information about the remaining purchaseable number of voting tickets (1015). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent all voting rights registered on the exchange by a specific user from being monopolized.

In one embodiment, voting rights may be purchased through an exchange only for certain goods (e.g., paid goods). Accordingly, users who wish to purchase voting rights must hunt to obtain specific goods used to purchase voting rights, or users who have voting rights may use the exchange to acquire specific goods without using voting rights on specific rule candidates. It can be sold through.

In the various embodiments described above, when the game providing device obtains a user input for selecting each interface, it may provide a screen including a new user interface or provide a new user interface through a pop-up window.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a game providing device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 11, the game providing device 1100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes at least one processor 1110, an output unit 1130, a memory 1150, a user input unit 1170, and a communication unit. It may include (1190). However, not all components shown in FIG. 11 are essential components of the game providing device 1100. The game providing device 1100 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 11, or the game providing device 1100 may be implemented with fewer components than those shown in FIG. 11. The game providing device 1100 may be a user terminal, a server, a game network system, or a separate device.

In one embodiment, processor 1110 typically controls the overall operation of game providing device 1100. For example, the processor 1110 can generally control the display 1130, the memory 1150, the user input unit 1170, and the communication unit 1190 by executing a program stored in the memory 1150. The processor 1130 may control the operation of the game providing device 1100 in this specification by controlling the display 1130, memory 1150, user input unit 1170, and communication unit 1190.

In one embodiment, at least one processor 1110 may provide voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in an online game and determine the rule based on user input using the voting rights. .

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 may provide the voting rights as a reward for the quest to a user who completes a predetermined quest in the game.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 may provide the voting rights as a reward for the event to a user who achieves a predetermined event in the game.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 identifies the number of votes obtained by the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using the voting right for one of the plurality of rule candidates, and Among the rule candidates, the rule candidate that obtains the largest number of votes can be determined using the above rule.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 may determine the rule candidate that obtained the most votes for each category as the rule.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 obtains at least one user input using the voting right during a predetermined voting period, and the determined rule is configured to determine the online game after the predetermined voting period has elapsed. It can be applied within.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 may provide voting status including information on the number of votes during the predetermined voting period to the plurality of users.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor 1110 provides voting rewards to users who use the voting rights, and the voting rewards may be determined based on the number of voting rights used.

The output unit 1130 may display and output information processed by the game providing device 1100. The output unit 1130 may output a game screen including graphic interfaces under the control of the processor 1110. The output unit 1130 can output notifications about game information in the form of images, videos, sounds, vibrations, lamps, etc.

In one embodiment, the output unit 1130 displays a user interface that visually guides the user to information about the acquisition of voting rights, information about their use, and information about the voting status according to the voting rights used while the user plays the game. You can.

The memory 1150 may store programs for processing and controlling the processor 1110, and may also store data input to or output from the game providing device 1100.

In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information regarding voting rights used by multiple users. For example, the memory 1150 may store information about the time a plurality of users used their voting rights, the rule candidates using the voting rights, and the number of times the voting rights were used. At least one processor 1110 may determine rules applied within the online game based on information stored in the memory 1150.

In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information about quests and events that offer voting rights as rewards. In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information regarding a rule category and a plurality of rule candidates. In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information regarding certain voting periods during which user input using voting rights is received. In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information regarding voting rewards. In one embodiment, memory 1150 may store information regarding voting rights registered in an exchange. In one embodiment, memory 1150 may include information regarding a specific channel to which the determined rule applies.

In one embodiment, the processor 1110 may execute a game providing method using a program stored in the memory 1150.

In one embodiment, the memory 1150 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type of memory (e.g., SD or XD). Memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one type of storage medium among magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. In one embodiment, programs stored in memory 1150 may be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions.

The user input unit 1170 refers to a means for a user to input data to control the game providing device 1100. For example, the user input unit 1170 may include devices that can receive various types of user input, such as a keyboard, physical button, mouse, joystick, touch screen, touch pad, camera, or microphone.

In one embodiment, the user input unit 1170 may receive user input using the user's voting rights. In one embodiment, the user input unit 1170 may receive a user input for obtaining voting rights as a reward for a quest or event. In one embodiment, the user input unit 1170 may obtain user input for registering voting rights in an exchange or purchasing voting rights in an exchange.

The communication unit 1190 can communicate with an external device under the control of the processor 1110. For example, the communication unit 1190 may communicate with an external device such as a payment server or authentication server under the control of the processor 1110. Additionally, the communication unit 1190 may obtain user information or user input through communication with an external interface.

In one embodiment, the game providing method may be performed in the game providing device 1100, a server, or a user terminal, and at least one configuration included in the game providing device 1100 is as shown in FIGS. 1 to 10. The embodiments described in can be performed.

Additionally, the game provision method may be performed individually or jointly by the server and the user terminal. The configuration of the server and user terminal is described in more detail in FIGS. 12 and 13 below.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a game providing device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 12 , the server 1200 according to various embodiments may include at least one processor 1210, a communication unit 1230, and a memory 1250. However, not all components shown in FIG. 12 are essential components of the server 1200. The server 1200 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 12 , or the server 1200 may be implemented with fewer components than the components shown in FIG. 12 .

In one embodiment, processor 1210 typically controls the overall operation of server 1200. For example, the processor 1210 can generally control the communication unit 1230 and the memory 1250 by executing a program stored in the memory 1250. The processor 1210 can control the operation of the server 1200 in this specification by controlling the communication unit 1230 and the memory 1250.

In one embodiment, the operation of the processor 1210 may correspond to the operation of the processor 1110 of the game providing device 1100 described in FIG. 11, so detailed description is omitted.

The communication unit 1230 may provide a query to the user terminal 1300 under the control of the processor 1210 and receive response information to the query. In one embodiment, the communication unit 1230 is capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the user terminal 1300, and the data transmitted and received to and from the user terminal 1300 includes control of the user terminal 1300 or a program included in the user terminal 1300. It may include control data.

The memory 1250 may store programs for processing and control of the processor 1210, and may also store data input to or output from the server 1200. In one embodiment, memory 1250 may store information about user accounts and game-related information.

In one embodiment, the information stored in the memory 1250 may correspond to the information stored in the memory of the game providing device 1100 described in FIG. 11, so detailed description is omitted.

In one embodiment, the processor 1210 may execute a game providing method using a program stored in the memory 1250.

In one embodiment, the memory 1250 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type of memory (e.g., SD or XD). Memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one type of storage medium among magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. In one embodiment, programs stored in the memory 1250 may be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions.

In one embodiment, the game providing method may be performed separately by the server 1200 and the user terminal 1300, or may be performed separately by the server 1200 and the user terminal 1300, or the game providing device 1100 It may also be performed in

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a user terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 13, the user terminal 1300 according to various embodiments may include at least one processor 1310, an output unit 1330, a memory 1350, a user input unit 1370, and a communication unit 1390. You can. However, not all components shown in FIG. 13 are essential components of the user terminal 1300. The user terminal 1300 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 13 , or the user terminal 1300 may be implemented with fewer components than the components shown in FIG. 13 .

The processor 1310 typically controls the overall operation of the user terminal 1300. For example, processor 1310; By executing the program stored in the memory 1350, the output unit 1330, memory 1350, user input unit 1370, and communication unit 1390 can be generally controlled. The processor 1310 can control the operation of the user terminal 1300 in this specification by controlling the output unit 1330, memory 1350, user input unit 1370, and communication unit 1390.

In one embodiment, the operation of the processor 1310 may correspond to the operation of the processor 1110 of the game providing device 1100 described in FIG. 11, so detailed description is omitted.

The output unit 1330 may display and output information processed in the user terminal 1300. The output unit 1330 includes a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display ( It may include at least one of a 3D display and an electrophoretic display. When the output unit 1330 and the touch pad form a layered structure to form a touch screen, the output unit 1330 can be used as an input device in addition to an output device. Additionally, the output unit 1330 may include an LED lamp, a vibration motor, a speaker, a flash, etc., but is not limited to the above examples.

In one embodiment, the output unit 1330 may output a game screen including graphic interfaces under the control of the processor 1310. The output unit 1330 can output notifications about game information in the form of images, videos, sounds, vibrations, lamps, etc.

In one embodiment, the output unit 1330 displays a user interface that visually guides the user to information about the acquisition of voting rights, information about their use, and information about the voting status according to the voting rights used while the user plays the game. You can.

The memory 1350 may store programs for processing and control of the processor 1310, and may also store data input to or output from the user terminal 1300.

In one embodiment, the information stored in the memory 1350 may correspond to the information stored in the memory of the game providing device 1100 described in FIG. 11, so detailed description is omitted.

In one embodiment, the processor 1310 may execute a game providing method using a program stored in the memory 1350.

In one embodiment, the memory 1350 is a flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, or card type memory (e.g., SD or XD). Memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one type of storage medium among magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, programs stored in the memory 1350 may be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions.

In one embodiment, the user input unit 1370 may include various interfaces. For example, the user input unit 1370 includes a key pad, a dome switch, a voice input interface, a fingerprint input interface, and a touch input interface (contact capacitive type, pressure resistive type, infrared detection). method, surface ultrasonic conduction method, integrated tension measurement method, piezo effect method, etc.), cameras, jog wheels, jog switches, etc., and various sensors such as acceleration sensors, position sensors, temperature sensors, and optical sensors. It can also be linked to the user interface. However, the user input unit 1370 is not limited to this and may include a device that supports various inputs.

In one embodiment, the operation of the user input unit 1370 may correspond to the operation of the user input unit 1170 of the game providing device 1100 described in FIG. 11, so detailed description is omitted.

The communication unit 1390 may provide a query to the server 1200 under the control of the processor 1310 and receive response information to the query. In one embodiment, the communication unit 1390 may transmit and receive data with the server 1200, and the data transmitted and received with the server 1200 includes a control for controlling the user terminal 1300 or a program included in the user terminal 1300. Can contain data.

In one embodiment, the communication unit 1390 includes a Bluetooth communication unit, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication unit, a Near Field Communication unit, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, and an infrared data association (IrDA). It may include, but is not limited to, a communication unit, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, Ant+ communication unit, etc.

In one embodiment, the communication unit 1390 transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signals, video call signals, or text/multimedia message transmission and reception.

The device described above may be implemented with hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, devices and components described in embodiments may include, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. , may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. A processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications that run on the operating system. Additionally, a processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of software. For ease of understanding, a single processing device may be described as being used; however, those skilled in the art will understand that a processing device includes multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include. For example, a processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. Software and/or data may be used on any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to a processing device. , or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Includes optical media (magneto-optical media) and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

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In the method of determining the rules within an online game,
providing voting rights to users who meet predetermined conditions among a plurality of users in the online game; and
A step of determining the rule based on user input using the voting right,
The voting right is transferable between the plurality of users. According to paragraph 1,
The step of providing the voting rights is,
Providing the voting rights as a reward for the quest to a user who has completed a predetermined quest in the game;
The above predetermined quest can be accomplished a preset number of times each day. According to paragraph 2,
The step of providing the voting rights is,
Providing the voting rights as a reward for the event to a user who has achieved a predetermined event in the game,
The above-mentioned event is provided for a limited period of time, According to paragraph 1,
The step of determining the rule is,
identifying the number of votes obtained by each of the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using the voting right for one of the plurality of rule candidates; and
A method comprising: determining a rule candidate that has obtained the largest number of votes among the plurality of rule candidates as the rule. According to clause 4,
The plurality of rule candidates are,
Contains multiple rule candidates for each rule category,
The step of determining the rule candidate with the highest number of votes according to the rule is,
Method comprising: determining the rule candidate that obtained the most votes for each rule category as the rule According to clause 5,
The above rule categories are:
A method comprising at least one of a rule regarding whether a player can be killed, a rule regarding a hunting reward, a rule regarding a player killing penalty, and a rule regarding a resurrection penalty. According to paragraph 4,
The step of determining the rule is,
Comprising: obtaining user input using the voting right during a predetermined voting period,
The rules decided above are:
A method applied within the online game after the predetermined voting period has elapsed. In clause 7,
A method further comprising providing voting status including information on the number of votes during the predetermined voting period to the plurality of users. According to paragraph 1,
It further includes providing voting rewards to users who use the voting rights,
The voting reward is,
method, determined based on the number of votes used. According to paragraph 1,
The voting rights are:
An item that can be transferred between the plurality of users through an exchange within the online game. According to paragraph 1,
The rules decided above are:
Applicable to a specific channel of the online game, method In a game providing device that determines the rules within an online game,
a memory storing at least one instruction;
At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory,
The at least one processor,
Voting rights are provided to users who meet certain conditions among a plurality of users in the online game,
Determine the rules based on user input using the voting rights,
The voting rights are:
A game providing device that is transferable between the plurality of users. According to clause 12,
The at least one processor,
The voting rights are provided as a reward for the quest to users who have completed certain quests in the game,
The above-mentioned quest is,
A game providing device that can be achieved a preset number of times each day. According to clause 12,
The at least one processor,
The voting rights are provided as a reward for the event to users who achieve a certain event in the game,
The above-mentioned event is,
Gaming delivery device available for a limited time According to clause 12,
The at least one processor,
Identifying the number of votes obtained by each of the plurality of rule candidates based on a user input using the voting right for one of the plurality of rule candidates,
A game providing device that determines the rule candidate that obtained the most votes among the plurality of rule candidates by the rule. According to clause 15,
The plurality of rule candidates are,
Contains multiple rule candidates for each rule category,
The at least one processor,
A game providing device that determines the rule candidate receiving the most votes for each rule category using the rule. According to clause 16,
The above rule categories are:
A game providing device comprising at least one of a rule regarding whether player killing is possible, a rule regarding a hunting reward, a rule regarding a player killing penalty, and a rule regarding a resurrection penalty. According to clause 15,
The at least one processor,
Obtain at least one user input using said voting rights during a predetermined voting period,
The rules decided above are:
A game providing device applied to the online game after the predetermined voting period has elapsed. According to clause 18,
The at least one processor,
A game providing device that provides voting status including information on the number of votes during the predetermined voting period to the plurality of users. According to clause 12,
The at least one processor,
Provide voting rewards to users who use the voting rights,
The voting reward is,
A game providing device determined based on the number of votes used. According to clause 12,
The voting rights are:
A game providing device, which is an item that can be transferred between the plurality of users through an exchange within the online game. According to clause 12,
The rules decided above are:
A game providing device applied to a specific channel of the online game. In the server that determines the rules within the online game,
a memory storing at least one instruction;
At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory,
The at least one processor,
Voting rights are provided to users who meet certain conditions among a plurality of users in the online game,
Determine the rules based on user input using the voting rights,
The voting rights are:
A server that is transferable between the plurality of users. In the user terminal that determines the rules within the online game,
a memory storing at least one instruction;
At least one processor executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory,
The at least one processor,
Voting rights are provided to users who meet certain conditions among a plurality of users in the online game,
Determine the rules based on user input using the voting rights,
The voting rights are:
A user terminal that is transferable between the plurality of users. A computer program stored in a medium to execute the method for determining rules within an online game according to any one of claims 1 to 11 in combination with hardware. A computer-readable recording medium containing a program for executing on a computer the method for determining rules within an online game according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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