System and method for time flow adjustment in multiplayer games
US9814967B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/57
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Innovative systems and methods are disclosed for adjusting the perceived flow of time in a multiplayer videogame system. A game mechanism is provided to slow the perceived flow of time for an initiator player, players in the line of site of the initiator, players seeing any other players in an altered time mode and players seen by players in an altered time mode. Meanwhile, other players not fitting these criteria continue to experience a normal perceived flow of time. This permits the use of the time slowing mechanic without negatively affecting all players in the multiplayer game.
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