JP2003251069A - Game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cancel once inputted button input by simple operation in producing a motion in a game. <P>SOLUTION: With reference to input signals stored in a queue in order, according to the motion data corresponding to the referred input signal, image formation is performed to output to a monitor. In this case, the operation pressing force caused by the input signal is compared with a designated threshold, and if larger, the input signal already stored in the queue is deleted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game program capable of appropriately controlling a command input from a controller during execution of the game program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game program is widely spread in which a character displayed on a monitor is allowed to perform various motions in response to a button input from a controller to enjoy playing. In such a game, usually, the same motion cannot be performed until one motion is completed.

In scenes with high action, the player often inputs the next button before one motion of the character is completed. As a process for such a case, in the existing game program, the subsequent button input input in the middle of a certain motion is stored in the queue, and the button input stored in the queue is sequentially taken out each time one motion is completed. The character is made to sequentially perform the corresponding motion.

[0004]

However, there are many regrets that it suffices to perform another motion after performing a button input for causing the character to perform a certain motion. If this button input is stored in the queue, it is theoretically possible to cancel this button input, and there are programs that can actually perform such cancellation processing. However, in the conventional canceling process, it is necessary to input a special signal for performing the canceling process, so that operability is not good such that complicated button operation is required.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game program capable of canceling a button input once input by a simple operation.

[0006]

The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems has a plurality of operating members, and an operation strength value of a plurality of steps when an input signal from each operating member operates the operating member. And a storage unit capable of storing data, and causing a computer capable of image output to a monitor to execute a first procedure of reading a plurality of motion data, A second procedure for sequentially storing the input signals from the respective operation members in the storage unit, and referring to the input signals stored in the storage unit in order from the one stored first, the read motion data of the read motion data In the game program, a third procedure for forming an image based on the motion data corresponding to the referred input signal and outputting the image to the monitor are executed in parallel. In the second procedure, the operation intensity value accompanying the input signal is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and the input signal already stored in the storage unit is deleted based on the comparison result. Characterize.

As a result, if the user wishes to cancel this button input by regretting that he should have performed another motion after performing a button input for causing the character or the like in the game to perform a certain motion, It suffices to input a button input for instructing another motion with an operation pressing force (or operation stroke or other operation intensity value) different from the normal amount. Specifically, the button input may be performed with an operation pressing force stronger than usual. By this one-action operation, it is possible to cancel an unsuitable motion and give an instruction for another motion at the same time, and it is possible to operate intuitively, and a complicated operation is unnecessary.

[0008] The present invention also provides, in the second procedure,
The operation strength value accompanying the input signal is compared with a predetermined threshold value, all the input signals already stored in the storage unit are deleted based on the comparison result, and The procedure of 3 may be interrupted and then newly started. As a result, the response in canceling and changing the motion can be further improved.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. The game system shown in FIG. 1 includes a CPU 11 and a ROM 12
A RAM 13, an interface 14, a controller 15, an external memory 16, an image processing unit 17, a frame memory 18, a monitor 19, a DVD-ROM drive 20, an audio processing unit 21, and a speaker 22. The DVD-ROM drive 20 is provided with a DVD-ROM 10 in which game programs and data are recorded.
Attach it to and run the desired game.

In FIG. 1, a CPU 11 controls the operation of the entire game system and is connected to each component to exchange control signals and data. ROM12 and RAM1
Reference numeral 3 is used as a storage unit, and the ROM 12 stores operating system programs and various data necessary for operation control of the entire game system. Further, the RAM 13 is provided with a storage area for temporarily holding a program and data for a game read from the DVD-ROM 10 or data necessary for the progress of the game.

The controller 15 connected via the interface 14 functions as an operating means for the player to operate when playing the game. The controller 15 is provided with operation members such as front and rear, left and right cross-shaped direction keys 15a for inputting up, down, left and right directions, a plurality of buttons 15b, etc. Is sent to the CPU 11. Other,
As the operation member, a stick or the like that can be operated in the front, rear, left, and right directions may be installed, but it is omitted in the present embodiment for the sake of simplicity.

Further, an external memory 16 is detachably connected via the interface 14 and is used for rewritably storing data indicating the progress of the game. The player in the game uses the controller 15 to instruct the external memory 1 if necessary.
6 can record desired data.

The DVD-ROM 10 is a recording medium in which a program for executing a game and various data such as image data and audio data accompanying the game are stored. DV
Under the control of the CPU 11, the D-ROM drive 20 performs a reading operation on the mounted DVD-ROM 10 to read necessary programs and data.

The image processing section 17 performs a drawing process on the image data read from the DVD-ROM 10 and processed by the CPU 11. The frame memory 18 holds image data corresponding to the game screen of each frame drawn by the image processing unit 17. The monitor 19 has a CPU 1
Under the control of 1, the image data read from the frame memory 18 is converted into a video signal and output at a predetermined timing.

The audio processor 21 converts the audio data read from the DVD-ROM 10 into an analog audio signal and outputs it from the speaker 22. Also, the voice processing unit 2
Under the instruction of the CPU 11, 1 generates data of a sound effect and a musical sound required during the game, converts the data into an analog signal, and outputs the analog signal from the speaker 22. The monitor 19
As the and speaker 22, a home-use television receiver and a speaker attached thereto are generally used.

[First Embodiment] The characteristic parts of the present invention will be described below. In a certain play scene when the present game program is executed, it is assumed that the 3D character displayed on the monitor 19 has a plurality of types of motion (for example, a punch motion or a kick motion). Further, in this scene, the image processing task generated by the execution of the game program is executed, and the input processing task is executed in the background.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the flow of the input processing task. The input processing task is performed by the controller 15 at predetermined intervals.
Acquire the input signal value of the button from (step S
1). The input signal value of each button 15b of the controller 15 is, together with the identification value for identifying the type of each button, a multi-step (0-255 as an example) operation strength value corresponding to the operation pressing force with which the player presses the button. Is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation strength value of the input signal value acquired in step S1 is larger than a predetermined threshold value (128 as an example) (step S2).

For example, in step S2, when the operation strength value of the input signal value is 64 and the player presses the button with normal pressing force, the input signal value is stored in the cue (storage unit) set in the RAM 13. It is additionally stored at the end (step S3). If the operation strength value of the input signal value is 200 in step S2 and the player presses the button with a relatively large force, the input signal value is stored at the position stored in the queue immediately before (that is, at the end of the queue). Overwrite and store (step S4). That is, the input signal value input immediately before is canceled.

On the other hand, the image processing task refers to the input signal value at the head of the queue, and extracts the motion data corresponding to the identification value for identifying the button type from the input signal value as R.
With reference to AM 13, vector calculations such as coordinate conversion and light source calculation are performed on the motion data and the model data of the character. It should be noted that a plurality of motion data are stored in the DVD-ROM 10, and the motion data that can be used in this play scene are read from the DVD-ROM 10 into the RAM 13 when proceeding to this play scene.

The image processing unit 17 sequentially renders the image-processed data and writes it in the frame memory 18 as image data for each frame, generates a video signal based on this image data, and sequentially outputs it to the monitor 19. To do. In this way, the characters are displayed on the monitor 19 as continuous movements of the character.

As described above, if the user regrets that he should have performed another motion after performing a button input for causing the character to perform a certain motion, and wants to cancel this button input, another It is only necessary to input a button input for instructing motion with a pressure higher than usual. By this one-action operation, it is possible to cancel an unsuitable motion and give an instruction for another motion at the same time, and it is possible to operate intuitively, and a complicated operation is unnecessary.

[Second Embodiment] As another embodiment, the input processing task may be as follows. Figure 3 is the second
It is a figure which shows the flow of the input processing task which concerns on embodiment of FIG. The input processing task acquires the input signal value from the controller 15 at predetermined intervals (step S1). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation strength value of the input signal value acquired in step S1 is larger than a predetermined threshold value (128 as an example) (step S2).

For example, in step S2, when the operation strength value is 64 and the player presses the button with normal pressing force, the input signal value is additionally stored at the end of the queue set in the RAM 13 (step S3). . If the operation strength value is 200 in step S2 and the player presses the button with a relatively large force, all the data stored in the queue is cleared and then the input signal value is stored (step S4A). ). That is, all input signal values waiting for motion are canceled.

[Third Embodiment] As another embodiment, the input processing task may be as follows (not shown). The input processing task acquires an input signal value from the controller 15 at predetermined time intervals (step S1). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation strength value of the input signal value acquired in step S1 is larger than a predetermined threshold value (128 as an example) (step S2).

For example, in step S2, when the operation strength value is 64 and the player presses the button with normal pressing force, the input signal value is additionally stored at the end of the queue set in the RAM 13 (step S3). . If the operation strength value is 200 in step S2 and the player presses the button with a relatively large force, the input signal value is stored after clearing all the data stored in the queue (step S4). At the same time, it sends a message to cause the image processing task to "interrupt motion display".

In the image processing task, a message loop for checking the presence or absence of the message "interruption of motion display" is set. When the message is sent as described above, this message is received and the current processing is performed. Suspend the displayed motion. When the image processing task is restarted immediately after the interruption, the motion corresponding to the input signal value input with the relatively large force is immediately executed. As a result, the response in changing the command can be further improved.

Although each of the above examples displays a 3D motion, the same input processing task can be easily applied to a 2D motion.

Further, as a game system embodying the present invention, an arcade game machine, a home game machine, a portable game machine, a personal computer or an online game system via the Internet can be used. Further, as a recording medium for recording the game program that causes the present invention to function, not only a DVD-ROM but also various recording media such as a CD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, and a hard disk can be used. it can.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is sufficient to perform another motion after performing a button input for causing a character to perform a certain motion.
If you regret and want to cancel this button input, you only have to input the button input for instructing another motion with a larger pressure than usual. By this one-action operation, it is possible to cancel an unsuitable motion and give an instruction for another motion at the same time, and it is possible to operate intuitively, and a complicated operation is unnecessary.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an input processing task according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an input processing task according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... DVD-ROM 11 ... CPU 12 ... ROM 13 ... RAM 14 ... Interface 15 ... Controller 16 ... External memory 17 ... Image processing unit 18 ... Frame memory 19 ... Monitor 20 ... DVD-ROM drive

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A controller having a plurality of operating members, wherein an input signal from each operating member is inputted with operating strength values of a plurality of stages when the operating members are operated,
A computer having a storage means capable of storing data, and having a computer capable of outputting images to a monitor is caused to execute a first procedure of reading a plurality of motion data, and input signals from the respective operation members are transmitted. A second procedure of sequentially storing in the storage unit, and referring to the input signals stored in the storage unit in order from the one stored in advance, corresponding to the input signal referred to in the read motion data. In a game program that executes in parallel a third procedure of forming an image based on the motion data to be output and outputting it to the monitor, in the second procedure, an operation intensity value accompanied by the input signal is predetermined. And a deletion of the input signal already stored in the storage unit based on the comparison result. 2. The operation intensity value indicates an operation pressing force of the operation member, and in the second procedure, the comparison result indicates that the operation intensity value accompanied by the input signal has a predetermined threshold value. The game program according to claim 1, wherein the input signal already stored in the storage unit is deleted when the value is larger than the value. 3. In the second procedure, the operation strength value accompanying the input signal is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and the input signal already stored in the storage unit is determined based on the comparison result. The game program according to claim 1, wherein all of the programs are deleted, and the third procedure that is being executed is interrupted and then newly started.