Abstract: Various methods for implementation by a computer that executes a video game. A first method comprises obtaining a desired direction of motion of a playing character that is in cover mode and on a cover path; and moving the character along the cover path in case the desired direction of motion is within a given range of directions, the character being kept in cover mode. A second method comprises determining a distance of the character to a cover path associated with a particular game object; determining the character's angle of approach relative to the game object; and responsive to receipt of a command to invoke cover mode, causing the character to enter cover mode in case a plurality of conditions is satisfied including a first condition that depends on the distance of the character to the cover path and a second condition that depends on the character's angle of approach.

Abstract: A video game apparatus, comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory storage medium operably connected to the at least one processor and storing computer-readable program instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program instructions, wherein execution of the program instructions by the at least one processor causes carrying out of a method. The method comprises maintaining a virtual environment in the memory, the virtual environment including a player character; receiving a request for enhanced motion functionality of the player character; identifying a landing site in the virtual environment based on one or more validity criteria; determining a trajectory to the identified landing site; and causing the player character to exhibit enhanced motion functionality by traveling at least partly along said trajectory.

Abstract: A video game apparatus, comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory storage medium operably connected to the at least one processor and storing computer-readable program instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program instructions, wherein execution of the program instructions by the at least one processor causes carrying out of a method. The method comprises maintaining a virtual environment in the memory, the virtual environment including a player character; receiving a request for enhanced motion functionality of the player character; identifying a landing site in the virtual environment based on one or more validity criteria; determining a trajectory to the identified landing site; and causing the player character to exhibit enhanced motion functionality by traveling at least partly along said trajectory.

Abstract: Various methods for implementation by a computer that executes a video game. A first method comprises obtaining a desired direction of motion of a playing character that is in cover mode and on a cover path; and moving the character along the cover path in case the desired direction of motion is within a given range of directions, the character being kept in cover mode. A second method comprises determining a distance of the character to a cover path associated with a particular game object; determining the character's angle of approach relative to the game object; and responsive to receipt of a command to invoke cover mode, causing the character to enter cover mode in case a plurality of conditions is satisfied including a first condition that depends on the distance of the character to the cover path and a second condition that depends on the character's angle of approach.