Universal virtual entity transformation

Abstract

A virtual entity from a first game is transformed to new virtual entity useable in a second game applying set of correlations between characteristics defining the virtual entity in the first game and the characteristics available for defining a virtual entity in the second game to create a correlated set of characteristics. A new virtual entity is created from the correlated characteristics for use in the second game.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a apparatuses and methods for transforming a virtual entity from a first game to be useable in a second game.[0002]Various games utilize virtual entities as an integral and / or ancillary parts of the games operation. Virtual entities may take the form of a persona through which a player interacts with the world of a game. Virtual entities may also take the form of non-playable characters which may oppose, guide, assist and / or otherwise influence progression through a game. Accordingly, a virtual entity may be an ally, enemy, pet, guide, disease, poison, advance machine with a processor and / or an element of the background or scenery of the game.[0003]Virtual entities are defined in games according to set of characteristics. The characteristics defining the virtual often include core attributes, skills, magic and / or powers. Core attributes characteristic generally define the general prowess of a virtual entity in utilizing a se...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]In addition to characteristics of the new the game sharing a benefit with characteristics defining the virtual entity in the first game, in some embodiments the new transformed virtual entity may contain at least one unexpressed characteristic. An unexpressed characteristic will provide no benefits in the second game. It may, however, provide benefits in a subsequent game. Additionally, retaining characteristics defining the virtual entity in the first game lacking a shared benefit with a characteristic of the second game facilitates transforming the new virtual entity to be usable again in the first game. The possession of unexpressed characteristics thus permits a better preservation of the integrity of the virtual entity and the personal investment the player made in the virtual entity.

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Problems solved by technology

Players spend considerable time, and in some cases money, developing virtual entities in a game.

This sacrifice often discourages the player from playing new games.

Consequently, the potential players and purchase

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