WO2025251980A1 - Game control method and apparatus, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

A game control method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium. Embodiment of the present disclosure comprise: in response to a first trigger operation on a detection prompt control, displaying a detection item interface on a graphical user interface, the detection item interface comprising a plurality of detection items that a controlled virtual character has been equipped with; and in response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, configuring a target detection item among the plurality of detection items as a detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character, and determining display parameters of a prompt graphic indicating a detection result of the target detection item on the graphical user interface, wherein the detection result represents a result of the controlled virtual character detecting game environment information of the position where the controlled virtual character is located in a game scene by using the target detection item. The embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the configuration efficiency of detection items.

Description

Game control methods, devices, electronic devices, and computer-readable storage media

Cross-reference to related applications

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410734112.3, filed on June 6, 2024, entitled “Game Control Method, Apparatus, Electronic Device and Computer-Readable Storage Medium”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

This disclosure relates to the field of game technology, and more specifically to a game control method, device, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium.

Background Technology

With the development of science and technology, there are more and more types of video games, as well as more and more types of props and equipment. For example, in video games, game characters can use medical props to heal themselves or use weapons and equipment to attack.

However, the variety of items and equipment in current video games is insufficient, which reduces gameplay options, lowers the player experience, and consequently reduces player retention.

Summary of the Invention

This disclosure provides a game control method, device, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium that can enrich the types of game items and improve player retention.

In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a game control method that provides a graphical user interface via an electronic device. The graphical user interface includes a detection prompt control, which corresponds to a detection tool of a controlled virtual character. The method includes:

In response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, the detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface, which includes several detection items that the controlled virtual character has equipped.

In response to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, the target detection tool among several detection tools is set as the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined. The detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection tool to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a game control device that provides a graphical user interface via an electronic device. The graphical user interface includes a detection prompt control, which corresponds to a detection tool of the controlled virtual character. The device includes:

The first response module is configured to perform a first trigger operation in response to the detection prompt control, and display the detection prop interface on the graphical user interface, which includes several detection props that the controlled virtual character has equipped.

The second response module is configured to perform a trigger operation in response to the detection prop interface, set the target detection prop among several detection props as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and determine the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface, wherein the detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure also provide an electronic device, including a memory storing multiple instructions; a processor loads instructions from the memory to execute any of the game control methods provided in embodiments of this disclosure.

Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of instructions adapted for loading by a processor to execute any of the game control methods provided in embodiments of this disclosure.

In this embodiment, an electronic device provides a graphical user interface (GUI), which includes a detection prompt control corresponding to a detection item of the controlled virtual character. In response to a first trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the electronic device displays a detection item interface on the GUI. The detection item interface includes several detection items equipped by the controlled virtual character. In response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, a target detection item among the several detection items is set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character. The display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item on the GUI are also determined. The detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection item to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene. This provides detection items with detection functionality, improving the player's gaming experience and thus increasing player retention. Furthermore, detection items with detection functionality can increase the survival time of the controlled virtual character in the game, eliminating the need for the electronic device to frequently handle the death events of the controlled virtual character or frequently restart the game, reducing the response frequency of the electronic device and helping to save the computing resources of the electronic device.

Attached Figure Description

To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a game control system provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a graphical user interface provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of one embodiment of the game control method provided in this disclosure;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a detection prompt control provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 5 is another schematic diagram of the detection prompt control provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the detection tool interface provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 7 is another schematic diagram of the detection tool interface provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 8 is another schematic diagram of the detection tool interface provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a prompt graphic provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the rotation reference direction provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 11 is another schematic diagram of the prompt graphic provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 12 is another schematic diagram of the prompting graphic provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 13 is another schematic diagram of the detection tool interface provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of a sub-region for setting the detection range provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 15 is another schematic diagram of the prompting graphic provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the identifier provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of a position control provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 18 is another schematic diagram of a location control provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the use of a hazard detection device provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of a target detection device provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the display direction and display area of the prompt graphic provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 22 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a game control device provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure;

Figure 23 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in one of the embodiments of this disclosure.

Detailed Implementation

The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Before providing a detailed explanation of the embodiments of this disclosure, some terms involved in the embodiments of this disclosure will be explained.

In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various concepts, but unless specifically stated otherwise, these concepts are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one concept from another. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

This disclosure provides a game control method, apparatus, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium. Specifically, the game control method of this disclosure can be executed by an electronic device, which can be a terminal or a server. The terminal can be a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer, touch screen, game console, personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), or other terminal device. The terminal may also include a client, which can be a game application client, a browser client carrying a game program, or an instant messaging client, etc.

A server can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server that provides basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks (CDN), and big data and artificial intelligence platforms.

For example, as shown in Figure 1, this electronic device is illustrated using terminal 10 as an example. Terminal 10 can provide a graphical user interface (GUI), which includes a game screen and a detection prompt control. The detection prompt control corresponds to the detection items of the controlled virtual character. The controlled virtual character is a virtual character controlled by terminal 10 in the game screen. In response to a first trigger operation on the detection prompt control, terminal 10 displays a detection item interface on the GUI. The detection item interface includes several detection items equipped by the controlled virtual character. In response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, a target detection item among the several detection items is set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item are determined on the GUI. Terminal 10 sends the identifier of the target detection item to server 20. Server 20 uses the target detection item to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene in the game screen, obtains the detection result, and returns the detection result to terminal 10. Terminal 10 displays a prompt graphic indicating the detection result on the GUI according to the display parameters.

The graphical user interface provided in the embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to FIG2.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, the graphical user interface can display at least part of the game scene and many controls. Figure 2 is just an example of the controls on the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may also include controls other than those shown in Figure 2.

In Figure 2, 201 represents the fire control, used to control the virtual game character to fire. Control 202 represents the left probe control, used to control the virtual game character to probe to the left. Control 203 represents the right probe control, used to control the virtual game character to probe to the right. 204 represents the cancel throw control, used to cancel the throwing of a projectile.

In Figure 2, 2051 represents the operation point, 2052 represents the first control area, and 2053 represents the second control area located outside the first control area. The first control area, the second control area, and the operation point can form a virtual joystick. The virtual joystick is used to control the movement speed of the virtual game character. Players can drag the operation point to the first control area and/or the second control area to control the target virtual game character to move at different speeds.

In Figure 2, 206 represents the medical supplies control, used to store the medical supplies available to the virtual game character. 207 represents the main weapon slot, used to control the virtual game character's main weapon. 208 represents the secondary weapon slot, used to control the virtual game character's secondary weapon. 209 represents the health bar, used to display the virtual game character's health. 2010 represents the throwable item control, used to throw projectiles.

In Figure 2, 2011 represents the helmet control, used to display the helmet's status. Figure 2, 2012 represents the armor control, used to display the armor's status. Figure 2, 2013 represents the hunger status control, used to display the virtual game character's hunger status. Figure 2, 2014 represents the detection tool control, used to set detection items. Figure 2, 2015 represents the firing mode control, used to switch between automatic and semi-automatic firing modes. Figure 2, 2016 represents the melee weapon control, used to control melee weapons. Figure 2, 2017 represents the pistol control, used to control pistols.

In Figure 2, 2018 represents the reload control, used to control the virtual game character to switch bullets. 2019 represents the crouch control, used to control the virtual game character to crouch. 2020 represents the prone control, used to control the virtual game character to prone. 2021 represents the jump control, used to control the virtual game character to jump.

In Figure 2, 2022 represents the magnification switch control, used to switch the magnification of the scope. Figure 2, 2023 represents the aiming control, used to control the scope's aim at a virtual object. Figure 2, 2024 represents the external SOS control, used to request help from players and/or friends in the lobby outside the game. Figure 2, 2025 represents the nearby SOS control, used to request help from players within the game. Figure 2, 2026 represents the inspection control, used to inspect weapons. Figure 2, 2027 represents the settings control, used to set the first control area and/or the second control area. Figure 2, 2028 represents the rescue control, used to rescue other players. Figure 2, 2029 represents the skill control, used to set the duration of skills.

Figure 2 shows the following controls in Figure 2: 2030 represents the pet control, used to release the virtual game character's pet; 2031 represents the focus skill control, used to unleash the focus skill; 2032 represents the marker control, used to mark a location; 2033 represents the chat control, used to send and receive messages during gameplay; 2034 represents the megaphone control, used to play in-game sounds; 2035 represents the microphone control, used to capture player voices; 2036 represents the game settings control, used to configure in-game settings; 2037 represents the action control, used to control the virtual game character's actions; 2038 represents the flashlight; 2039 represents lootable resources; and 2040 represents the storm progress bar.

The following is a detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the order of description of the following embodiments is not intended to limit the preferred order of the embodiments. Although a logical order is shown in the flowcharts, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than that shown in the drawings.

In this embodiment, a terminal is used as an example for illustration. This embodiment provides a game control method, which provides a graphical user interface through the terminal. The graphical user interface includes a detection prompt control, which corresponds to a detection tool of the controlled virtual character. The game control method is shown in Figure 3. The specific flow of the game control method is as follows:

301. In response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, a detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface, which includes several detection items that the controlled virtual character has equipped.

The detection prompt control can be displayed on the graphical user interface (GUI) outside of a game session. In this case, the controlled virtual character has not entered the game session before the detection item interface is displayed on the GUI in response to the first trigger operation on the detection prompt control. Alternatively, the detection prompt control can be displayed on the GUI within a game session. When the detection prompt control is displayed on the GUI within a game session, at least a portion of the game scene can also be displayed on the GUI. In this case, the controlled virtual character has already entered the game session before the detection item interface is displayed on the GUI in response to the first trigger operation on the detection prompt control.

When the detection tooltip control is displayed on the graphical user interface during a game, the relevant settings for the detection tool can be configured within the game. When the detection tooltip control is displayed on the graphical user interface outside of a game, the relevant settings for the detection tool can also be configured outside of a game.

A game scene, also known as a virtual scene, is a virtual scene that an application can display when running on a terminal or server. At least some game scenes refer to the virtual scene currently displayed when an application runs on a terminal or server.

A virtual scene is a scenario in which users control virtual characters to implement complete game logic. For example, in a sandbox 3D shooting game, the virtual scene is a 3D game world in which players control virtual characters to fight. In a shooting action game, the virtual scene is a 3D game world in which players control virtual characters to shoot.

Optionally, the virtual scene can be a simulation of the real world, a semi-simulated/semi-fictional virtual environment, or a purely fictional virtual environment. The virtual scene can be either a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional virtual scene.

When a probe hint control is displayed on the graphical user interface outside of a game match, the controlled virtual character can refer to any one of the virtual characters in the game. Alternatively, when a probe hint control is displayed on the graphical user interface outside of a game match, the controlled virtual character can refer to a game character selected by the player. In this case, the controlled virtual character enters the game match after it is started. When a probe hint control is displayed on the graphical user interface during a game match, the controlled virtual character can refer to a virtual character controlled by an electronic device in at least part of the game scene.

The detection prompt control corresponds to the detection tool of the controlled virtual character. It can be understood that the detection prompt control is used to set the detection tool of the controlled virtual character. The shape of the detection prompt control can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the detection prompt control can be a triangular control or a trapezoidal control. This embodiment of the disclosure does not limit it.

The position of the detection prompt control on the graphical user interface can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the detection prompt control can be located in the lower middle position of the graphical user interface, as shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, the detection prompt control can also be located in the lower right position of the graphical user interface, as shown in Figure 5. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the position.

The type of the first trigger operation for the detection prompt control can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the first trigger operation can be a click operation or a long press operation. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

Detection tools are items that can detect the game environment information of a controlled virtual character's location within the game scene. The functions of detection tools can be configured according to the actual situation. For example, detection tools can have danger detection, life detection, or resource detection functions. When a detection tool has danger detection, it can be called a danger detection tool. In this case, it can be used to detect whether there are enemy virtual characters in the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location. When a detection tool has life detection, it can be called a life detection tool. In this case, it can be used to detect whether there are virtual characters in the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location. When a detection tool has resource detection, it can be called a gold-hunting detection tool. In this case, it can be used to detect virtual characters with resources in the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location.

The term "several detection items equipped by a controlled virtual character" refers to the various detection items that the controlled virtual character already possesses. These detection items can be acquired through item pickup or purchase. The controlled virtual character's equipped detection items can be located in their inventory or equipped on a specific part of their body.

Optionally, the detection tool interface can display at least one of the graphic and text icons of several detection tools. For example, the several detection tools include three detection tools: a life detection tool, a gold detection tool, and a danger detection tool. When the graphic and text icons of several detection tools are displayed on the detection tool interface, the detection tool interface can be as shown in Figure 6.

In some embodiments, the detection tool interface includes a close control, and after displaying the detection tool interface on the graphical user interface in response to a first triggering operation of the detection prompt control, it further includes:

In response to the triggering operation of the close control, the display of the detection item interface is closed.

For example, the close control can be an "×" as shown in Figure 6, which closes the detection item interface in response to clicking the close control.

In some embodiments, after displaying the detection tool interface on the graphical user interface in response to a first triggering operation of the detection prompt control, the method further includes:

In response to a second trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the detection item interface is closed.

In this embodiment, the second triggering operation and the first triggering operation can be of the same type. For example, both the first and second triggering operations can be click operations. When the detection item interface is not displayed, the detection item interface is displayed in response to a click operation on the detection prompt control. When the detection item interface is displayed, the detection item interface is closed in response to a click operation on the detection prompt control. Alternatively, the second and first triggering operations can be of different types. For example, the first triggering operation can be a click operation, and the second triggering operation can be a long press operation. This embodiment does not limit the specific type of triggering operation.

302. In response to a trigger operation on the detection prop interface, the target detection prop among several detection props is set as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface are determined, wherein the detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

The triggering operation for the detection prop interface can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the triggering operation can be a click operation, a swipe operation, or a rotation operation. This embodiment of the disclosure does not limit the specific actions taken.

Display parameters refer to parameters that characterize the display effect of the prompt graphic. The type of display parameters can be set according to the actual situation. For example, display parameters may include at least one of display area, display direction, display color, and display shape. The display area may include the display size in at least one direction. This disclosure does not limit the specific display parameters.

When the display parameters do not include a display shape, the shape of the prompt graphic can be a predetermined shape, which can be a two-dimensional shape or a three-dimensional shape. The predetermined shape can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the predetermined shape can be a trapezoid or a triangle. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the specific shape.

When the shape of the prompt graphic is a predetermined shape, the size of the prompt graphic can be the default size, or the size of the prompt graphic can be dynamically set through the display area in the display parameters. That is, the size of the prompt graphic can be dynamically adjusted by dynamically adjusting the display area.

Optionally, when dynamically adjusting the size of the prompt graphic, all sides of the prompt graphic can be adjusted, or only some sides of the prompt graphic can be adjusted. For example, when the prompt graphic is a trapezoid, the shorter side of the trapezoid can be fixed, while the longer side and legs of the trapezoid can be dynamically adjusted. Or, for example, when the prompt graphic is a triangle, the included angle and the length of the sides of the triangle can be dynamically adjusted.

When the shape of the prompt graphic is a predetermined shape, the display direction of the prompt graphic can be the default display direction, or the display direction of the prompt graphic can be dynamically adjusted. The default direction can be based on the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene or the relative position of the position (the relative position can be, for example, 0.5 meters directly in front). For example, the default display direction can be directly in front of the controlled virtual character.

When the detection results are different, the prompt graphics indicating the detection results are different. When the prompt graphics are different, it can be that the shape of the prompt graphics is different or that the color of the prompt graphics is different; this embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this.

When the prompt graphics are different, the display parameters of the different prompt graphics can be the same or different. For example, different prompt graphics may mean different colors. The display parameters can include the display direction and the display area. The detection results include a first detection result and a second detection result. The prompt graphic indicating the first detection result is red, and the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result is green. The display direction and display area of the red prompt graphic and the green prompt graphic are the same.

The first detection result can refer to the detection result of certain virtual characters existing in the game environment information of the location of the controlled virtual character in the game scene, or the detection result of certain virtual characters not existing in the game environment information of the location of the controlled virtual character in the game scene.

Different detection tools yield different first detection results, and their second detection results also differ. For example, detection tools can include danger detection tools, life detection tools, and gold detection tools. The first detection result of a danger detection tool is the presence of an enemy virtual character in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene; the second detection result is the absence of an enemy virtual character in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location. Similarly, the first detection result of a life detection tool is the presence of a virtual character in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location; the second detection result is the absence of a virtual character in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location. Likewise, the first detection result of a gold detection tool is the presence of a virtual character with high resource value in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location; the second detection result is the absence of a virtual character with high resource value in the game environment information at the controlled virtual character's location.

Optionally, in response to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, the target detection tool among several detection tools may be set as the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character, and/or, in response to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface may be determined. That is, in response to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, the target detection tool and/or the display parameters may be set.

When responding to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, and only setting the target detection tool among several detection tools to the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface can be either historically set display parameters or default display parameters. When responding to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, and only determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, the target detection tool can be a detection tool historically used by the controlled virtual character or a default detection tool.

When a target detection item is set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character in response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, the target detection item can be set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character in response to a selection operation on the target detection item.

When a trigger operation is performed on the detection tool interface, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined, the detection tool interface may include a parameter setting sub-area. In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined according to the trigger operation.

The triggering operation for the parameter setting sub-area can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the triggering operation for the parameter setting sub-area can be an input operation, a sliding operation, a clicking operation, or a rotation operation. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the specific operation.

When the trigger operation for the parameter setting sub-area is an input operation, the parameter setting sub-area can include a numeric control. In response to the input operation on the numeric control, the input value is obtained, and this input value is the display parameter. For example, as shown in Figure 7, the display parameters include the display area and the display direction. The numeric control includes a display area control and a display direction control. In response to the input operation on the display area control, the input value is obtained, and this input value represents the display area. In response to the input operation on the display direction control, the input value is obtained, and this input value represents the display direction.

When the trigger operation for the parameter setting sub-area is a click or a swipe operation, the parameter setting sub-area may include at least one swipe control, and the display parameters may include the display size in at least one direction. In this case, in response to the trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined according to the trigger operation, including:

In response to a trigger operation on at least one slider control, determine the position of the trigger operation on at least one slider control;

Based on the location, determine the display size of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool in at least one direction on the graphical user interface.

The number of at least one sliding control can be set according to the actual situation. For example, at least one sliding control may include two or three sliding controls (when at least one sliding control includes two sliding controls, the parameter setting sub-area can be as shown in Figure 8). This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

The triggering operations of different sliding controls can be used to set the display size of the tooltip graphic in different directions. For example, when at least one sliding control includes a horizontal sliding control and a vertical sliding control, the horizontal sliding control can be used to set the display size of the tooltip graphic in the horizontal direction, and the vertical sliding control can be used to set the display size of the tooltip graphic in the vertical direction.

The triggering operation for at least one sliding control can be a sliding operation or a clicking operation on at least one sliding control, and this disclosure embodiment does not limit it.

When the trigger operation for a sliding control is a sliding operation, the position corresponding to the trigger operation is the end position corresponding to the sliding operation. After determining the position of the trigger operation on at least one sliding control, the terminal can determine the display size corresponding to that position, and then determine the display size corresponding to that position as the display size of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool in at least one direction on the graphical user interface.

For example, if a slider is included in the sliding control, and the slider is slid to position A, as shown in Figure 8, and the display size corresponding to position A is 'a', then the display size of the prompt graphic in the horizontal direction is 'a'.

It should be understood that after determining the display size of the prompt graphic, the terminal can determine the display area of the prompt graphic based on the size reference position and the display size. The size reference position can be the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene, or it can be a certain edge or a certain vertex of the prompt graphic.

For example, as shown in Figure 9, the prompt graphic is a trapezoid with a fixed short side. Using the short side of the trapezoid as the size reference position, the display size of the prompt graphic is the length of the long side and the length of the leg of the trapezoid. When the length of the long side of the trapezoid is a1 and the length of the leg of the trapezoid is a2, the prompt graphic can be as shown in 901 of Figure 9. When the length of the long side of the trapezoid is a3 and the length of the leg of the trapezoid is a4, the prompt graphic can be as shown in 902 of Figure 9.

In this embodiment of the present disclosure, in response to a trigger operation on at least one sliding control, the position corresponding to the trigger operation on at least one sliding control is determined. Based on the position, the display size of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool in at least one direction on the graphical user interface is determined, thereby realizing the determination of the display size of the prompt graphic through the trigger operation of the sliding control, improving the convenience of setting the display size.

When the trigger operation for the parameter setting sub-area is a rotation operation, the parameter setting sub-area includes a rotation control, and the display parameters include the display direction. In response to the trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined based on the trigger operation, including:

In response to a rotation operation on the rotation control, obtain the rotation angle;

Based on the rotation angle and the current display orientation of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool, determine the display orientation of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface.

The rotation control can rotate 360° based on a rotation reference direction, allowing the display direction of the prompt graphic to be adjusted 360°. For example, as shown in Figure 10, when the rotation reference direction is controlled to rotate 90° to the left, the rotation angle is 90°. Then, if the rotation control is controlled to rotate 30° to the left, the rotation angle is 30°.

Since the current display direction of the prompt graphic is not necessarily the rotation reference direction before rotation, the terminal can determine the display direction based on the rotation angle and the current display direction of the prompt graphic after obtaining the rotation angle.

For example, when the rotation control is controlled to rotate 90° to the left from the rotation reference direction, the rotation angle is 90°, and the current display direction is the rotation reference direction, that is, the current display direction is the 0° direction. At this time, the display direction is the 90° direction. Then, if the rotation control is controlled to rotate 30° to the left, the rotation angle is 30°, and the current display direction is the 90° direction, then the display direction is the 120° direction.

The current display orientation of the prompt graphic can be either a historically set orientation or the default orientation. The default orientation is the rotation reference orientation. The rotation reference orientation can be set according to the actual situation; for example, it can be the front of the controlled virtual character.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, in response to the rotation operation of the rotation control, the rotation angle is obtained. Based on the rotation angle and the current display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool, the display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface is determined, thereby realizing the control of the display direction of the prompt graphic through the rotation control and improving the convenience of setting the display direction.

In some embodiments, in response to a trigger operation on a parameter setting sub-region, display parameters for a prompt graphic indicating the detection result of a target detection tool on a graphical user interface are determined based on the trigger operation, including:

In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, candidate display parameters for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined based on the trigger operation.

Display prompt graphics based on candidate display parameters;

In response to a parameter confirmation event, candidate display parameters are determined as the display parameters of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface that indicate the detection results of the target detection tool.

Among them, the parameter confirmation event refers to the event that confirms the candidate display parameter as the display parameter. It can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the parameter setting sub-area can include a confirmation control. In response to the triggering operation of the confirmation control, the parameter confirmation event is generated. Or, when the triggering operation is a sliding operation or a rotating operation, the parameter confirmation event can be generated when the release operation of the sliding operation or the release operation of the rotating operation is detected. The embodiments of this disclosure are not limited here.

For example, when the parameter setting sub-area includes at least one sliding control and the display parameters include the display size in at least one direction, the terminal prompts the display size of the graphic as a1 and a2 before responding to the sliding operation of the at least one sliding control. The prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface can be as shown in 1101 of Figure 11. In response to the sliding operation of the at least one sliding control, the terminal determines the candidate display size as a3 and a4. At this time, the prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface is updated as shown in 1102 of Figure 11.

For example, when the parameter setting sub-area includes a rotation control and the display parameters include the display direction, before the terminal responds to the rotation operation of the rotation control, the display direction of the prompt graphic is facing forward. The prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface can be as shown in 1201 in Figure 12. When the terminal responds to the rotation operation of the rotation control and determines the rotation angle to be 30°, the candidate display direction is 30°, and the prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface is updated to be as shown in 1202 in Figure 12.

In this embodiment, in response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, candidate display parameters for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined according to the trigger operation. The prompt graphic is displayed according to the candidate display parameters. In response to a parameter confirmation event, the candidate display parameters are determined as the display parameters for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, thereby realizing real-time display of the prompt graphic corresponding to the display parameters set by the user and improving the efficiency of setting display parameters.

In some embodiments, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, the method further includes:

Once the controlled virtual character is in a game, a prompt graphic is displayed on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and display parameters.

Specifically, if the controlled virtual character is already in the game before the detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface in response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item on the graphical user interface, the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's position in the game scene can be directly detected by the target detection item without player operation, and the detection result can be obtained. Then, according to the display parameters, the prompt graphic indicating the detection result can be directly displayed. Alternatively, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item on the graphical user interface, the prompt graphic can also be displayed on the graphical user interface in response to the fourth trigger operation of the detection prompt control, based on the detection result and the display parameters.

When the controlled virtual character is not in a game before the detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface in response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item on the graphical user interface, the prompt graphic can be displayed on the graphical user interface after detecting that the controlled virtual character is in a game, based on the detection result and display parameters.

Optionally, the terminal may use a target detection tool to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene, thereby obtaining the detection result. Alternatively, the server may use a target detection tool to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene, obtain the detection result, and then send the detection result to the terminal. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the scope of the invention.

The fourth trigger operation can be an operation of a different type than the first touch operation, or it can be an operation of the same type as the first trigger operation. When the fourth trigger operation and the first trigger operation are different types of trigger operations, for example, the first trigger operation can be a click operation and the fourth trigger operation can be a long press operation, or the first trigger operation can be a click operation and the fourth trigger operation can be a double-click operation.

When the fourth trigger operation and the first trigger operation are of the same type, the detection prompt control can include a display sub-control and a setting sub-control. The first trigger operation can be a trigger operation on the setting sub-control, and the fourth trigger operation can be a trigger operation on the display sub-control. For example, the display sub-control and the setting sub-control can be as shown in Figure 4. The fourth trigger operation and the first trigger operation can be click operations. In response to the click operation on the setting sub-control, the detection prop interface is displayed on the graphical user interface. In response to the click operation on the display sub-control, the prompt graphic is displayed on the graphical user interface.

Optionally, the terminal may respond to a fourth trigger operation on the detection prompt control, obtain the detection result, and then display a prompt graphic indicating the detection result on the graphical user interface according to the display parameters, so that the player can know the detection result through the prompt graphic.

In some embodiments, after displaying a prompt graphic on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and display parameters, the method further includes:

In response to a third trigger action on the probe prompt control, the prompt graphic is turned off on the graphical user interface according to the display parameters.

The third and fourth triggering operations may be of the same type or different types; this disclosure does not limit this.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the prompt graphic is displayed on the graphical user interface, the prompt graphic can be turned off if the player no longer needs to display it.

In some embodiments, the detection tool interface further includes a detection range setting sub-area, and after displaying the detection tool interface on the graphical user interface in response to a first trigger operation on the detection prompt control, it further includes:

In response to the trigger operation of setting a sub-region for the detection range, the detection range of the detection prop in the game scene is set when it is used by the controlled virtual character. The detection range includes the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene.

Before displaying the prompt graphics on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and display parameters, the process also includes:

Obtain the detection results obtained by using the target detection tool to detect the detection range.

The trigger operation for setting the detection range sub-region can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the detection range setting sub-region may include a range adjustment control, and the trigger operation may be a zoom-out or zoom-in operation of the range adjustment control (for example, as shown in Figure 14, the larger the range adjustment control is, the larger the detection range is, and the smaller the range adjustment control is, the smaller the detection range is). Alternatively, the trigger operation for setting the detection range sub-region may be an input operation of the detection range setting sub-region. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this operation.

The detection range includes the location of the controlled virtual character. It can be understood that the location of the controlled virtual character in the game scene is within the detection range. During detection, the location of the controlled virtual character in the game scene is taken as the center of the detection range, and the game environment information within the detection range is detected.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, in response to the triggering operation of setting a sub-region of the detection range, the detection range of the detection prop in the game scene when used by the controlled virtual character is set. The detection range includes the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene. The detection result obtained by detecting the detection range through the target detection prop is obtained, so that the player can customize the detection range of the detection prop and improve the player's game experience.

In some embodiments, the detection results include a first detection result and a second detection result. Obtaining the detection results obtained by detecting the detection range using a target detection tool includes:

Use target detection tools to obtain the attribute values of virtual characters within the detection range;

Obtain the preset detection conditions corresponding to the detection range, wherein the preset detection conditions include attribute thresholds, and the detection range corresponds to the attribute thresholds;

If the attribute value meets the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the first detection result;

If the attribute value does not meet the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the second detection result, and the prompt graphic indicating the first detection result will be different from the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result.

The attribute values can be set according to the detection function of the detection item. For example, when the detection item is a life detection item, the attribute value can be the temperature value; when the detection item is a gold detection item, the attribute value can be the material value level of the controlled virtual character; and when the detection item is a danger detection item, the attribute value can be the distance between the virtual character and the controlled virtual character.

Preset detection conditions can be set according to the detection function of the detection item. For example, when the detection item is a life detection item or a gold detection item, the preset detection condition can be that the attribute value is equal to or greater than the attribute threshold. When the detection item is a danger detection item, the preset detection condition can be that the attribute value is less than the attribute threshold.

The detection range corresponds to the attribute threshold, which can be understood as a positive or negative correlation between the detection range and the attribute threshold. When the detection tool is a gold-finding tool or a life-finding tool, the detection range and the attribute threshold are positively correlated; when the detection tool is a danger-finding tool, the detection range and the attribute threshold are negatively correlated.

There is a positive correlation between the detection range and the attribute threshold. This can be understood as the larger the detection range, the weaker the detection capability; the larger the attribute threshold, the smaller the detection range, the stronger the detection capability, and the smaller the attribute threshold.

For example, the preset detection condition is that the attribute value is equal to or greater than the attribute threshold. The detection range includes detection range d1 and detection range d2, where detection range d1 is greater than detection range d2. The attribute threshold in the preset detection condition corresponding to detection range d1 is 38°, and the attribute threshold in the preset detection condition corresponding to detection range d2 is 36°. When detecting with detection range d1, if the attribute value of the virtual character is 36°, which is less than the attribute threshold of 38°, the attribute value of 36° does not meet the preset detection condition. In this case, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is the second detection result. At this time, the controlled virtual character cannot discover the virtual character, that is, the second detection result is that the virtual character does not exist. When detecting with detection range d2, if the attribute value of the virtual character is 36°, which is equal to the attribute threshold of 36°, the attribute value of 36° meets the preset detection condition. In this case, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is the first detection result. At this time, the controlled virtual character can discover the virtual character, that is, the first detection result is that the virtual character exists.

There is a negative correlation between the detection range and the attribute threshold. This can be understood as follows: the larger the detection range, the weaker the detection capability and the smaller the attribute threshold; conversely, the smaller the detection range, the stronger the detection capability and the larger the attribute threshold.

For example, the preset detection condition is that the attribute value is less than the attribute threshold. The detection range includes detection range d1 and detection range d2, where detection range d1 is greater than detection range d2. The attribute threshold in the preset detection condition corresponding to detection range d1 is 10 meters, and the attribute threshold in the preset detection condition corresponding to detection range d2 is 12 meters. The attribute value is the distance between the controlled virtual character and the virtual character. When detecting with detection range d1, if the distance between the controlled virtual character and the virtual character is 11 meters, 11 meters is greater than 10 meters, and 11 meters does not meet the preset detection condition, then the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is the second detection result. At this time, the controlled virtual character cannot discover the virtual character, that is, the second detection result is that the virtual character does not exist. When detecting with detection range d2, if the distance between the controlled virtual character and the virtual character is 11 meters, 11 meters is less than 12 meters, and 11 meters meets the preset detection condition, then the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is the first detection result. At this time, the controlled virtual character can discover the virtual character, that is, the first detection result is that the virtual character exists.

The different graphic indicators for the first and second detection results demonstrate that the graphical user interface displays different graphics when the detection results are different. Therefore, after obtaining the first detection result, a graphic indicating the first result can be displayed on the graphical user interface based on the display parameters; similarly, after obtaining the second result, a graphic indicating the second result can be displayed on the graphical user interface based on the display parameters.

The prompt graphic indicating the first detection result and the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result are different. This could be because the colors of the prompt graphic indicating the first detection result and the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result are different, or they could be different in shape. This disclosure does not limit the specifics.

In this embodiment, the attribute values of virtual characters within the detection range are obtained through a target detection tool, and preset detection conditions corresponding to the detection range are obtained. The preset detection conditions include attribute thresholds, and the detection range corresponds to the attribute thresholds. If the attribute value meets the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is determined as the first detection result. If the attribute value does not meet the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range is determined as the second detection result. The prompt graphics indicating the first detection result and the prompt graphics indicating the second detection result are different, so that the detection capability of the detection tool can be customized, thereby improving the player's gaming experience.

It should be noted that if the player does not set a detection range, the default detection range will be used. In this case, the target attribute threshold corresponding to the default detection range can be fixed. After responding to the trigger operation on the detection item interface and setting the target detection item among several detection items as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character, it also includes:

Use the target detection tool to obtain the attribute values of virtual characters within the default detection range;

If the attribute value meets the target's preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the default detection range will be determined as the first detection result;

If the attribute value does not meet the target's preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting within the default detection range will be determined as the second detection result. The prompt graphic indicating the first detection result will be different from the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result.

The target preset detection conditions include target attribute thresholds. These conditions can be set according to the detection function of the detection tool. For example, when the attribute value is temperature or the value level of materials, the target preset detection condition can be that the attribute value is equal to or greater than the target attribute threshold. When the attribute value is the distance between the virtual character and the controlled virtual character, the target preset detection condition can be that the attribute value is less than the target attribute threshold.

In some embodiments, when a detection prompt control is displayed on the graphical user interface outside of a game match, if the controlled virtual character does not possess a detection item, when the controlled virtual character picks up a detection item in the game scene, the picked-up detection item can be directly set as the target detection item. In this case, if no detection range is set, detection is performed using the target detection item with the default detection range; if a detection range is set, detection is performed using the target detection item with the set detection range.

In some embodiments, the detection item interface includes an item synthesis sub-area, which includes detection items for the controlled virtual character. The triggering operation is a synthesis operation. In response to the triggering operation on the detection item interface, a target detection item among a plurality of detection items is set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character, including:

In response to a synthesis operation on at least two detection items in a synthesis sub-region, the at least two detection items are synthesized to obtain a synthesized detection item, which has the detection function corresponding to the at least two detection items.

Use the synthesized detection item as the target detection item, and set the target detection item as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character.

The merging operation can include at least one operation. For example, the merging operation can include multiple click operations, whereby the terminal responds to click operations on two detection items in the item merging sub-area and click operations on the merging control to merge the two detection items. Or, the merging operation can include multiple drag operations, whereby the terminal responds to dragging two detection items in the item merging sub-area onto the merging control to merge the two detection items on the merging control.

After synthesis, the detection item possesses the detection functions corresponding to at least two other detection items. For example, a detection item package might contain a gold-hunting detection item and a danger detection item. The gold-hunting detection item can detect the virtual character's resources, while the danger detection item can detect enemy virtual characters. After synthesizing the gold-hunting detection item and the danger detection item, the resulting detection item can detect not only the virtual character's resources but also enemy virtual characters.

After obtaining the synthesized detection item, the terminal can display it in the item synthesis sub-area. For example, the item synthesis sub-area can be as shown in 1301 of Figure 13. In response to the synthesis operation of the gold-finding detection item and the danger detection item, the gold-finding detection item and the danger detection item are synthesized. After obtaining the synthesized detection item, the item synthesis sub-area can be as shown in 1302 of Figure 13.

After obtaining the synthesized detection item, the terminal can directly use the synthesized detection item as the target detection item, or it can use the synthesized detection item as the target detection item in response to the selection operation of the synthesized detection item.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, in response to the synthesis operation of at least two detection items in the item synthesis sub-region, the at least two detection items are synthesized to obtain a synthesized detection item. The synthesized detection item has the detection functions corresponding to at least two detection items. The synthesized detection item is used as the target detection item and set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character. This allows players to use detection items with two detection functions at the same time without having to switch back and forth between detection tools with different detection functions, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of players using detection items.

In some embodiments, after determining the display parameters of the cue graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, the process includes:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters;

If the detection result is the second detection result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the second detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters.

Specifically, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, if the controlled virtual character is already in the game, the detection result can be obtained directly; if the controlled virtual character is not in the game, the detection result will be obtained after the controlled virtual character is in the game.

If the detection result is the first detection result, the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters; if the detection result is the second detection result, the prompt graphic corresponding to the second detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters.

The detection results may include attribute values. The detection result can be determined as the first detection result when the attribute value in the detection result meets the preset detection conditions, and as the second detection result when the attribute value in the detection result does not meet the preset detection conditions. Alternatively, the detection result can be determined as the first detection result when the attribute value in the detection result meets the target preset detection conditions, and as the second detection result when the attribute value in the detection result does not meet the target preset detection conditions.

The prompt graphic indicating the first detection result and the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result may have different colors or different shapes. This disclosure does not limit the specific implementation of these embodiments.

For example, if the target detection tool is a danger detection tool, when the detection result indicates the presence of an enemy virtual character, the detection result is the first detection result. At this time, a red prompt graphic is displayed according to the display parameters. When the detection result indicates the absence of an enemy virtual character, the detection result is the second detection result. At this time, a green prompt graphic is displayed according to the display parameters.

It should be noted that when displaying a prompt graphic on the graphical user interface in response to the fourth trigger operation of the probe prompt control, based on the probe result and display parameters, it can be in response to the fourth trigger operation of the probe prompt control. If the probe result is the first probe result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the first probe result is displayed according to the display parameters; if the probe result is the second probe result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the second probe result is displayed according to the display parameters.

In some embodiments, if the detection result is a first detection result, a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters, including:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result;

The orientation information displays the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result;

When the controlled virtual character's actions and location information are detected to match, a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters.

Among them, the matching of the controlled virtual character's actions with the location information can be understood as the controlled virtual character performing the corresponding action in the direction corresponding to the location information. For example, the controlled virtual character can move in the direction corresponding to the location information, or the controlled virtual character can shoot in the direction corresponding to the location information.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, if the detection result is the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained, and the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the location information, so that the location of the enemy virtual character can be indicated by the prompt graphic. Then, when the action of the controlled virtual character is detected to match the location information, the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters to avoid the prompt graphic affecting the field of vision of the controlled virtual character.

For example, if the enemy virtual character is located to the right front of the controlled virtual character, a prompt graphic is displayed to the right front. At this time, the prompt graphic can be as shown in Figure 1501. When the controlled virtual character's action and location information are detected to match, the prompt graphic displayed according to the display parameters can be as shown in Figure 1502.

In some embodiments, if the detection result is a first detection result, a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters, including:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result;

The display parameters indicate the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result, as well as the directional information corresponding to the location.

The identifier can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the identifier can be an arrow or a triangle, and this embodiment of the disclosure is not limited thereto. When the identifier is an arrow, if the orientation information corresponds to the right front of the controlled virtual character, the identifier can be as shown in Figure 16.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, if the detection result is the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained, and the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters, and the marker pointing to the location information is displayed so as to know the location of the enemy virtual character through the marker.

In some embodiments, after displaying a prompt graphic indicating the first detection result according to display parameters if the detection result is a first detection result, the method further includes:

In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained;

Based on location information, display location indicators of enemy virtual characters on the graphical user interface.

After displaying a prompt graphic on the graphical user interface, a location control can be displayed on the graphical user interface. The location indication operation can be a trigger operation on the location control. In response to the trigger operation on the location control, the location indicator of the enemy virtual character is displayed on the graphical user interface.

For example, the position control can be as shown in Figure 17 or Figure 18 (the other fireflies in Figure 18 refer to enemy virtual characters).

Location indicators are used to indicate the location of enemy virtual characters. They can directly represent the location of enemy virtual characters, for example, as shown in Figure 17, by directly displaying the infrared image of the enemy virtual character at its location. Alternatively, location indicators can indicate the path leading to the enemy virtual character, for example, as shown in Figure 18, the location indicator can be a footprint, and the location of the enemy virtual character can be determined based on the footprint.

It should be understood that when probing the resources of an enemy virtual character and the value levels of those resources are different, the location indicators can be different. For example, when the location indicator is a footprint, different colored footprints can be used to indicate different resource value levels.

In this embodiment, in response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained, and the location indication mark of the enemy virtual character is displayed on the graphical user interface according to the location information so that the player can know the location of the enemy virtual character.

In some embodiments, in response to a location indication operation on a first detection result, obtaining the location information of an enemy virtual character in the first detection result includes:

In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the historical time of the displayed location indication flag is obtained;

If the time interval between the historical time and the current time is equal to or greater than the first duration, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the detection results;

Based on location information, display location indicators for enemy virtual characters on the graphical user interface, including:

Based on location information, display the location indicators of the enemy virtual characters for a second duration on the graphical user interface.

The first duration and the second duration are preset durations, which can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the first duration can be 10 seconds and the second duration can be 4 seconds, or the first duration can be 8 seconds and the second duration can be 5 seconds. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the duration.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the time interval between the historical time and the current time is greater than a first duration, the location indicator of the enemy virtual character for a second duration is displayed on the graphical user interface. This ensures that the location indicator is displayed on the graphical user interface only after a first duration, preventing players from using the location indicator display function indefinitely. Furthermore, the display time of the location indicator is limited to the second duration to prevent unlimited display of the location indicator.

For example, as shown in Figure 17, the duration in Figure 17 is the second duration, and the cooldown time in Figure 17 is the first duration.

Optionally, a countdown for the first duration can also be displayed on the location control. For example, as shown in Figure 17, the first duration is 10 seconds. The countdown for the first duration is represented by the different thicknesses of the edges of the location control. As shown in Figure 17, the thin edge of the location control indicates that the time interval between the historical time and the current time when the location indicator is displayed is 2.5 seconds, and the thick edge of the location control indicates that there are still 7.5 seconds before the location indicator can be displayed again.

In some embodiments, the graphical user interface further includes a location control displaying a historical display count of the location indicator, which, in response to a location indication operation on the first detection result, acquires the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result, including:

In response to a trigger operation on the position control, determine whether the number of historical displays is less than the preset number;

If the number of historical displays is less than or equal to the preset number, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained.

The triggering operation of the position control is the position indication operation of the first detection result. If the number of historical displays is greater than the preset number, it means that the position control can no longer be triggered in the current game session, that is, the position indicator can no longer be displayed.

The location control displays a history display count indicator with a location indicator. For example, as shown in Figure 18, the location control includes three circles. Three circles indicate a preset count of 3 times, and one circle indicates one time. When two of the three circles are lit, it indicates that the history display count is 2 times.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, in response to the triggering operation of the position control, it is determined whether the number of historical displays is less than the preset number. If the number of historical displays is less than or equal to the preset number, the position information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained, thereby limiting the display of the position indicator and preventing the player from using the position indicator indefinitely.

In some embodiments, a location progress bar can also be displayed on the graphical user interface, indicating the progress of encountering the enemy virtual character pointed to by the location indicator. For example, as shown in Figure 18, the location indicator is a footprint, and the location progress bar can be a footprint progress bar, indicating how many more footprints the controlled virtual character needs to follow before encountering the enemy virtual character.

In some embodiments, different prompt graphics can be displayed according to the distance between the controlled virtual character and the enemy virtual character. For example, when the detection tool is a danger detection tool, as shown in Figure 19, when the distance between the controlled virtual character and the enemy virtual character is 6 meters, a red prompt graphic can be displayed according to the display parameters. When the distance between the controlled virtual character and the enemy virtual character is 12 meters, a green prompt graphic can be displayed according to the display parameters.

In some embodiments, after setting the target detection tool among a plurality of detection tools as the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character in response to a triggering operation on the detection tool interface, the method further includes:

Control the controlled virtual character to use target detection tools;

The display parameters of the prompt graphics indicating the detection results of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined, including:

Obtain the current orientation parameters of the target detection tool;

Based on the current orientation parameters, determine the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, and match the display parameters with the current orientation parameters.

In response to the trigger operation on the detection item interface, after setting the target detection item among several detection items as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character, if the controlled virtual character is already in the game, the controlled virtual character can be directly controlled to use the target detection item. If the controlled virtual character is not in the game, the controlled virtual character can be controlled to use the target detection item after the controlled virtual character is in the game.

When the detection tool is in the controlled virtual character's inventory, controlling the controlled virtual character to use the target detection tool can be understood as equipping the target detection tool on a certain part of the controlled virtual character. This specific part can be set according to the actual situation; for example, the target detection tool can be equipped on the controlled virtual character's arm or head. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not impose any limitations on this. When the detection tool is already equipped on a certain part of the controlled virtual character, controlling the controlled virtual character to use the target detection tool can be understood as controlling the target detection tool to display in a target display style, indicating that the target detection tool is being used.

The target display style can be set according to the actual situation. For example, black can be used to display detection tools that are not currently in use, and green can be used to display detection tools that are currently in use. In this case, the target display style is green. This embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

Matching the display parameters with the current orientation parameters can be understood as setting the current orientation parameters as the display parameters.

For example, as shown in Figure 20, if the target detection prop is equipped on the arm of the controlled virtual character and the current orientation parameter of the target detection prop is right front, then the right front is used as the display parameter of the prompt graphic, and the displayed prompt graphic can be as shown in Figure 20.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, the controlled virtual character uses a target detection tool to obtain the current orientation parameter of the target detection tool. Based on the current orientation parameter, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined. The display parameters are matched with the current orientation parameter so that the displayed prompt graphic changes as the orientation of the target detection tool changes.

In some embodiments, the display parameters include a display area and a display orientation. Based on the current orientation parameter, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined. The display parameters and the current orientation parameter are matched, including:

Based on the current orientation parameters, determine the range of orientation parameters that the target detection tool can be oriented. The range of orientation parameters includes multiple orientation parameters, including the current orientation parameter.

Determine the display area and display orientation corresponding to the range of possible orientation parameters;

The display area corresponding to the range of orientable parameters is defined as the display area on the graphical user interface for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool;

The display direction corresponding to the range of oriented parameters is determined as the display direction of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface that indicates the detection result of the target detection tool.

Specifically, when determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface based on the current orientation parameter, for example, as shown in Figure 21, if the current orientation parameter of the target detection tool is the orientation parameter shown in Figure 21 (1), the prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface can be as shown in Figure 21 (a). If the current orientation parameter of the target detection tool changes from the orientation parameter shown in Figure 21 (1) to the orientation parameter shown in Figure 21 (2), the prompt graphic displayed on the graphical user interface can be as shown in Figure 21 (b). In this case, the display parameters of the prompt graphic will frequently change as the orientation of the target detection tool changes, which may cause interference to the player.

Therefore, in this embodiment of the disclosure, based on the current orientation parameter, the range of orientable parameters of the target detection tool is determined. The range of orientable parameters includes multiple orientation parameters, including the current orientation parameter. The display area and display direction corresponding to the range of orientable parameters are determined. The display area corresponding to the range of orientable parameters is determined as the display area of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface. The display direction corresponding to the range of orientable parameters is determined as the display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface. This ensures that the display parameters of the prompt graphic not only match the current orientation parameter but also do not frequently change the display parameters, reducing the interference caused to the player by the display of the prompt graphic.

For example, as shown in Figure 21, the range of orientable parameters of the target detection tool can include the orientable parameter shown in Figure 21 (1), Figure 21 (2), and Figure 21 (3). The display area corresponding to the range of orientable parameters includes the display area of the prompt graphic shown in Figure 21 (a), Figure 21 (b), and Figure 21 (c). The display direction corresponding to the range of orientable parameters includes the display direction of the prompt graphic shown in Figure 21 (a), Figure 21 (b), and Figure 21 (c). The display area and display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface can be the display area and display direction of the prompt graphic shown in Figure 21 (d). That is, the display area of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface includes the display area corresponding to each orientable parameter, and the display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface includes the display direction corresponding to each orientable parameter.

As can be seen from the above, in this embodiment of the disclosure, a graphical user interface is provided by an electronic device. The graphical user interface includes at least a portion of the game scene and a detection prompt control. The detection prompt control corresponds to a detection item of the controlled virtual character. The controlled virtual character is a virtual character controlled by the electronic device in at least a portion of the game scene. In response to a first trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the electronic device displays a detection item interface on the graphical user interface. The detection item interface includes several detection items equipped by the controlled virtual character. In response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, a target detection item among the several detection items is set as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character. The system also includes the display parameters of a graphical user interface for indicating the detection results of a target detection tool. The detection results represent the results of the controlled virtual character's detection of the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene using the target detection tool. This provides detection tools with detection functions, improves the player's gaming experience, and thus increases player retention. Furthermore, detection tools with detection functions can increase the survival time of the controlled virtual character in the game, so that electronic devices do not need to frequently handle the death events of the controlled virtual character or frequently restart the game, reducing the response frequency of electronic devices and helping to save the computing resources of electronic devices.

To better implement the above methods, this disclosure also provides a game control device, which can be integrated into an electronic device, such as a computer device, which can be a terminal, server, or other such device.

The terminal can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, smart Bluetooth device, laptop computer, personal computer, etc.; the server can be a single server or a server cluster composed of multiple servers.

For example, in this embodiment, the method of this disclosure embodiment will be described in detail by taking the game control device specifically integrated into the terminal as an example. This embodiment provides a game control device, as shown in FIG22. The game control device provides a graphical user interface through an electronic device. The graphical user interface includes a detection prompt control, which corresponds to the detection props of the controlled virtual character. The game control device may include:

The first response module 2201 is configured to perform a first trigger operation in response to a detection prompt control, displaying a detection item interface on a graphical user interface, the detection item interface including several detection items equipped by the controlled virtual character.

The second response module 2202 is configured to perform a trigger operation in response to the detection prop interface, set the target detection prop among a plurality of detection props as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and determine the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface, wherein the detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

In some embodiments, the first response module 2201 is further configured to perform:

In response to a second trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the detection item interface is closed.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

Once the controlled virtual character is in a game, a prompt graphic is displayed on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and display parameters.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

In response to a third trigger action on the probe prompt control, the prompt graphic is turned off on the graphical user interface according to the display parameters.

In some embodiments, the detection tool interface further includes a detection range setting sub-region, and the second response module 2202 is further configured to execute:

In response to the trigger operation of setting a sub-region for the detection range, the detection range of the detection prop in the game scene is set when it is used by the controlled virtual character. The detection range includes the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene.

Obtain the detection results obtained by using the target detection tool to detect the detection range.

In some embodiments, the detection results include a first detection result and a second detection result, and the second response module 2202 is further configured to execute:

Use target detection tools to obtain the attribute values of virtual characters within the detection range;

Obtain the preset detection conditions corresponding to the detection range, wherein the detection conditions include attribute thresholds, and the detection range corresponds to the attribute thresholds;

If the attribute value meets the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the first detection result;

If the attribute value does not meet the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the second detection result, and the prompt graphic indicating the first detection result will be different from the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result.

In some embodiments, the detection tool interface further includes a parameter setting sub-area, and the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to execute:

In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined according to the trigger operation.

In some embodiments, the parameter setting sub-area includes at least one sliding control, the display parameters include the display size in at least one direction, and the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to perform:

In response to a trigger operation on at least one slider control, determine the position of the trigger operation on at least one slider control;

Based on the location, determine the display size of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool in at least one direction on the graphical user interface.

In some embodiments, the parameter setting sub-area includes a rotation control, the display parameters include display orientation, and the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to execute:

In response to a rotation operation on the rotation control, obtain the rotation angle;

Based on the rotation angle and the current display orientation of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool, determine the display orientation of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to perform:

In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, candidate display parameters for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined based on the trigger operation.

Display prompt graphics based on candidate display parameters;

In response to a parameter confirmation event, candidate display parameters are determined as the display parameters of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface that indicate the detection results of the target detection tool.

In some embodiments, the detection prop interface includes a prop synthesis sub-region, which includes detection props for the controlled virtual character, and the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to execute:

In response to a synthesis operation on at least two detection items in a synthesis sub-region, the at least two detection items are synthesized to obtain a synthesized detection item, which has the detection function corresponding to the at least two detection items.

Use the synthesized detection item as the target detection item, and set the target detection item as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters;

If the detection result is the second detection result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the second detection result will be displayed according to the display parameters.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result;

The orientation information displays the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result;

When the controlled virtual character's actions and location information are detected to match, a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

If the detection result is the first detection result, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result;

The system displays a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the displayed parameters, as well as an indicator of the direction corresponding to the directional information.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained;

Based on location information, display location indicators of enemy virtual characters on the graphical user interface.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the historical time of the displayed location indication flag is obtained;

If the time interval between the historical time and the current time is equal to or greater than the first duration, then obtain the location information of the enemy virtual character in the detection results;

Based on location information, display the location indicators of the enemy virtual characters for a second duration on the graphical user interface.

In some embodiments, the graphical user interface further includes a location control displaying a historical display count of the location indicator, and the second response module 2202 is specifically configured to execute:

In response to a trigger operation on the position control, determine whether the number of historical displays is less than the preset number;

If the number of historical displays is less than or equal to the preset number, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained.

In some embodiments, the second response module 2202 is further configured to perform:

Control the controlled virtual character to use target detection tools;

Obtain the current orientation parameters of the target detection tool;

Based on the current orientation parameters, determine the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection results of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, and match the display parameters with the current orientation parameters.

In some embodiments, the display parameters include the display area and the display orientation, and the second response module 2202 is further configured to execute:

Based on the current orientation parameters, determine the range of orientation parameters that the target detection tool can be oriented. The range of orientation parameters includes multiple orientation parameters, including the current orientation parameter.

Determine the display area and display orientation corresponding to the range of possible orientation parameters;

The display area corresponding to the range of orientable parameters is defined as the display area on the graphical user interface for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool;

The display direction corresponding to the range of oriented parameters is determined as the display direction of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface that indicates the detection result of the target detection tool.

In practice, each of the above modules can be implemented as an independent entity or can be combined arbitrarily to be implemented as the same or several entities. For the specific implementation methods and corresponding beneficial effects of each of the above modules, please refer to the previous method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

Accordingly, this disclosure also provides an electronic device, which can be a terminal, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer, touch screen, game console, personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. As shown in Figure 23, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in this disclosure embodiment, the electronic device 2300 includes a processor 2301 with one or more processing cores, a memory 2302 with one or more computer-readable storage media, and a computer program stored on the memory 2302 and executable on the processor. The processor 2301 and the memory 2302 are electrically connected. Those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device structure shown in the figures does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

The processor 2301 is the control center of the electronic device 2300. It connects various parts of the electronic device 2300 through various interfaces and lines. By running or loading software programs and/or modules stored in the memory 2302, and calling data stored in the memory 2302, it performs various functions of the electronic device 2300 and processes data, thereby monitoring the electronic device 2300 as a whole.

In this embodiment of the disclosure, the processor 2301 in the electronic device 2300 loads the instructions corresponding to the processes of one or more application programs into the memory 2302 according to the following steps, and the processor 2301 runs the application programs stored in the memory 2302 to realize various functions, such as:

In response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, the detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface, which includes several detection items that the controlled virtual character has equipped.

In response to the trigger operation on the detection prop interface, the target detection prop among several detection props is set as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface are determined. The detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

For details on the specific implementation methods and corresponding beneficial effects of each of the above operations, please refer to the detailed description of the game control method above, which will not be repeated here.

Optionally, as shown in FIG23, the electronic device 2300 further includes: a touch display screen 2303, a radio frequency circuit 2304, an audio circuit 2305, an input unit 2306, and a power supply 2307. The processor 2301 is electrically connected to the touch display screen 2303, the radio frequency circuit 2304, the audio circuit 2305, the input unit 2306, and the power supply 2307. Those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device structure shown in FIG23 does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

The touch display screen 2303 can be used to display a graphical user interface (GUI) and receive operation commands generated by the user interacting with the GUI. The touch display screen 2303 may include a display panel and a touch panel. The display panel can be used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user, as well as various graphical user interfaces of the electronic device. These graphical user interfaces can be composed of graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof. Optionally, the display panel can be configured using a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or other similar devices. The touch panel can be used to collect touch operations performed by the user on or near it (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near the touch panel), generate corresponding operation commands, and execute the corresponding program according to the operation commands. Optionally, the touch panel may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. The touch detection device detects the user's touch location and the signal generated by the touch operation, transmitting the signal to the touch controller. The touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, and sends it to the processor 2301. It can also receive and execute commands from the processor 2301. The touch panel can cover the display panel. When the touch panel detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 2301 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 2301 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel based on the type of touch event. In this embodiment, the touch panel and the display panel can be integrated into the touch display screen 2303 to achieve input and output functions. However, in some embodiments, the touch panel and the touch display screen 2303 can be implemented as two independent components to achieve input and output functions. That is, the touch display screen 2303 can also be used as part of the input unit 2306 to achieve input functions.

The radio frequency circuit 2304 can be used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals to establish wireless communication with network devices or other electronic devices, and to transmit and receive signals with network devices or other electronic devices.

Audio circuitry 2305 can be used to provide an audio interface between a user and an electronic device via a speaker and a microphone. Audio circuitry 2305 can convert received audio data into electrical signals and transmit them to the speaker, where the speaker converts them into sound signals for output. Conversely, the microphone converts collected sound signals into electrical signals, which are then received by audio circuitry 2305, converted back into audio data, and then processed by processor 2301 before being transmitted via radio frequency circuitry 2304 to, for example, another electronic device, or output to memory 2302 for further processing. Audio circuitry 2305 may also include an earphone jack to provide communication between peripheral headphones and electronic devices.

The input unit 2306 can be used to receive input numbers, characters, or user characteristic information (such as fingerprints, iris, facial information, etc.), and to generate keyboard, mouse, joystick, optical, or trackball signal inputs related to user settings and function control.

Power supply 2307 is used to supply power to various components of electronic device 2300. Optionally, power supply 2307 can be logically connected to processor 2301 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system. Power supply 2307 may also include one or more DC or AC power supplies, recharging systems, power fault detection circuits, power converters or inverters, power status indicators, and other arbitrary components.

Although not shown in Figure 23, the electronic device 2300 may also include a camera, sensor, wireless fidelity module, Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the various methods of the above embodiments can be performed by instructions, or by instructions controlling related hardware. These instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and loaded and executed by a processor.

Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of computer programs that can be loaded by a processor to execute any of the game control methods provided in embodiments of this disclosure. For example, the computer program can perform the following steps:

In response to the first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, the detection item interface is displayed on the graphical user interface, which includes several detection items that the controlled virtual character has equipped.

In response to the trigger operation on the detection prop interface, the target detection prop among several detection props is set as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface are determined. The detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene.

For details on the specific implementation methods and corresponding beneficial effects of each of the above operations, please refer to the detailed description of the game control method above, which will not be repeated here.

The computer-readable storage medium may include: read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk or optical disk, etc.

Since the computer program stored in the computer-readable storage medium can execute any of the game control methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, the beneficial effects that any of the game control methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can achieve can be realized, as detailed in the preceding embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a game control method, apparatus, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium provided by the embodiments of this disclosure. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this disclosure. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the methods and core ideas of this disclosure. At the same time, those skilled in the art will recognize that there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this disclosure. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

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A game control method provides a graphical user interface via an electronic device, the graphical user interface including a detection prompt control corresponding to a detection item of a controlled virtual character, the method comprising: In response to a first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, a detection prop interface is displayed on the graphical user interface, the detection prop interface including a number of detection props equipped by the controlled virtual character; In response to a trigger operation on the detection tool interface, the target detection tool among the plurality of detection tools is set as the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character, and the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined, wherein the detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection tool to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene. The game control method of claim 1, wherein, after displaying the detection item interface on the graphical user interface in response to a first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, the method further includes: In response to a second trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the display of the detection tool interface is closed. The game control method of claim 1, wherein, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, it further includes: After the controlled virtual character is in a game, the prompt graphic is displayed on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and the display parameters. The game control method of claim 3, further comprising, after displaying the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface based on the detection result and the display parameters, the method includes: In response to a third trigger operation on the detection prompt control, the prompt graphic is turned off on the graphical user interface according to the display parameters. The game control method as described in claim 3, wherein the detection item interface further includes a detection range setting sub-area, and after displaying the detection item interface on the graphical user interface in response to a first trigger operation of the detection prompt control, it further includes: In response to a trigger operation that sets a sub-region for the detection range, the detection range of the detection prop in the game scene is set when it is used by the controlled virtual character, and the detection range includes the position of the controlled virtual character in the game scene; Before displaying the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface based on the detection results and the display parameters, the method further includes: Obtain the detection results obtained by using the target detection tool to detect the detection range. The game control method as described in claim 5, wherein the detection result includes a first detection result and a second detection result, and the step of obtaining the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range through the target detection prop includes: The target detection tool is used to obtain the attribute values of virtual characters within the detection range; Obtain the preset detection conditions corresponding to the detection range, wherein the preset detection conditions include an attribute threshold, and the detection range corresponds to the attribute threshold; If the attribute value meets the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the first detection result; If the attribute value does not meet the preset detection conditions, the detection result obtained by detecting the detection range will be determined as the second detection result, and the prompt graphic indicating the first detection result will be different from the prompt graphic indicating the second detection result. The game control method as described in claim 1, wherein the detection item interface further includes a parameter setting sub-area, and the step of determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection item on the graphical user interface in response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface includes: In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined according to the trigger operation. The game control method of claim 7, wherein the parameter setting sub-area includes at least one sliding control, the display parameters include display size in at least one direction, and the step of determining the display parameters of a prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface in response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area includes: In response to a trigger operation on the at least one sliding control, determine the position of the trigger operation on the at least one sliding control; Based on the location, determine the display size of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool in at least one direction on the graphical user interface. The game control method of claim 7, wherein the parameter setting sub-area includes a rotation control, the display parameters include a display direction, and the step of determining the display parameters of a prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface in response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area includes: In response to a rotation operation on the rotation control, the rotation angle is obtained; Based on the rotation angle and the current display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool, the display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface is determined. The game control method of claim 7, wherein, in response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-region, determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface according to the trigger operation includes: In response to a trigger operation on the parameter setting sub-area, candidate display parameters for a prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined based on the trigger operation. The prompt graphic is displayed according to the candidate display parameters; In response to a parameter confirmation event, the candidate display parameter is determined as the display parameter of the prompt graphic on the graphical user interface indicating the detection result of the target detection tool. The game control method as described in claim 1, wherein the detection item interface includes an item synthesis sub-area, the item synthesis sub-area includes the detection items of the controlled virtual character, the triggering operation is a synthesis operation, and the step of setting the target detection item among the plurality of detection items as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character in response to the triggering operation of the detection item interface includes: In response to a synthesis operation on at least two detection props in the prop synthesis sub-region, the at least two detection props are synthesized to obtain a synthesized detection prop, which has the detection function corresponding to the at least two detection props. The synthesized detection tool is used as the target detection tool, and the target detection tool is set as the detection tool currently used by the controlled virtual character. The game control method of claim 1, wherein, after determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface, it includes: If the detection result is the first detection result, then display the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the display parameters; If the detection result is the second detection result, then the prompt graphic corresponding to the second detection result is displayed according to the display parameters. The game control method as described in claim 12, wherein, if the detection result is a first detection result, displaying a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the display parameters, includes: If the detection result is the first detection result, then the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained; The display shows a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the location information; When the controlled virtual character's action is detected to match the location information, a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result is displayed according to the display parameters. The game control method as described in claim 12, wherein, if the detection result is a first detection result, displaying a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the display parameters, includes: If the detection result is the first detection result, then the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained; The system displays a prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the display parameters, and displays an identifier pointing to the direction corresponding to the directional information. The game control method of claim 12, wherein, after displaying the prompt graphic corresponding to the first detection result according to the display parameters if the detection result is the first detection result, the method further includes: In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained; Based on the location information, the location indicator of the enemy virtual character is displayed on the graphical user interface. The game control method of claim 15, wherein the step of obtaining the position information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result in response to the position indication operation of the first detection result includes: In response to the location indication operation of the first detection result, the historical time of the displayed location indication identifier is obtained; If the time interval between the historical time and the current time is equal to or greater than the first duration, then the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained; The step of displaying the location indicator of the enemy virtual character on the graphical user interface based on the location information includes: Based on the location information, the location indicator of the enemy virtual character is displayed on the graphical user interface for a second duration. The game control method of claim 15, wherein the graphical user interface further includes a position control, the position control displaying a historical display count indicator of the position indicator, and the step of obtaining the position information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result in response to the position indication operation of the first detection result includes: In response to a trigger operation on the location control, determine whether the number of historical displays is less than a preset number; If the number of historical displays is less than or equal to a preset number, then the location information of the enemy virtual character in the first detection result is obtained. The game control method as described in claim 1, wherein, after setting the target detection item among the plurality of detection items as the detection item currently used by the controlled virtual character in response to a trigger operation on the detection item interface, the method further includes: Control the controlled virtual character to use the target detection tool; The display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface include: Obtain the current orientation parameters of the target detection device; Based on the current orientation parameter, the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface are determined, and the display parameters are matched with the current orientation parameter. The game control method of claim 18, wherein the display parameters include a display area and a display direction, and the step of determining the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface according to the current orientation parameter, wherein the display parameters and the current orientation parameter are matched, includes: Based on the current orientation parameter, the range of orientation parameters that the target detection tool can be directed to is determined. The range of orientation parameters includes multiple orientation parameters, including the current orientation parameter. Determine the display area and display direction corresponding to the range of orientable parameters; The display area corresponding to the range of orientable parameters is defined as the display area on the graphical user interface for the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool; The display direction corresponding to the oriented parameter range is determined as the display direction of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection tool on the graphical user interface. A game control device provides a graphical user interface via an electronic device, the graphical user interface including a detection prompt control corresponding to a detection tool of a controlled virtual character, the device comprising: The first response module is configured to perform a first trigger operation in response to the detection prompt control, displaying a detection prop interface on the graphical user interface, the detection prop interface including a number of detection props equipped by the controlled virtual character; The second response module is configured to perform a trigger operation in response to the detection prop interface, set the target detection prop among the plurality of detection props as the detection prop currently used by the controlled virtual character, and determine the display parameters of the prompt graphic indicating the detection result of the target detection prop on the graphical user interface, wherein the detection result represents the result of the controlled virtual character using the target detection prop to detect the game environment information of the controlled virtual character's location in the game scene. An electronic device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a plurality of instructions; the processor loads instructions from the memory to execute the game control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 19. A computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of instructions adapted for loading by a processor to perform the game control method according to any one of claims 1 to 19.