The Ultimate FNAF Timeline - Part 1

Jul 9, 2024

The Ultimate FNAF Timeline - Part 1

Introduction

  • Presenter: Theorizer (Game Theory)
  • Topic: Final FNAF timeline covering 19 books, 11 games, over 8 years.
  • Purpose: To provide a comprehensive, organized timeline of the FNAF lore, focusing on key themes like tragedy, jealousy, and loss.
  • Structure: Timeline divided into three chunks: Foundation, Afton Era, Post-Pizza Simulator Fire.

Context

  • Last timeline video was in 2018.
  • Significant changes in FNAF franchise since then (e.g., new games, movie developments, new characters).
  • Aim: Simplify lore and provide a common understanding for future discussions.

Structure of Timeline

  1. Foundation of Freddy’s: How the business started and came into being.
  2. The Afton Era: William’s decades-long murder spree.
  3. Post-Purple Guy: Modern FNAF events after the pizza simulator fire.

Presentation Format

  • Timeline revealed in episodes to make it more digestible.
  • Includes explanations at the end of each chunk.
  • Single massive video will be released later.
  • Citations and references included for credibility.

Origins of Freddy's

  • Foundation: Story begins in 1930s during the Great Depression.
  • Primary Character: William Afton (originally inspired by Fredbear's Singin’ Show).
  • Fredbear’s Singin’ Show: Roadside attraction featuring an animated bear.
  • Impact on Afton: Captured William Afton's imagination as a child.

Creation of Characters

  • Inspiration: Afton inspired by Walt Disney’s mascot suits.
  • First Characters: Fredbear (yellow bear) and Bonnie the Bunny (yellow rabbit).
  • Initial Business: Fredbear and Bonnie performed to small crowds.
  • Rival Competition: Chica's Party World with robotic performers (led by Henry Emily).

Collaboration with Henry

  • Initial Rivalry: Henry Emily's Chica's Party World outperforms Fredbear’s.
  • Collaboration: Businesses merged; formed Fredbear’s Family Diner (1979).
  • Success: Combination of manual suits and animatronics.
  • Expansion: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza launched in 1983 (Featured Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy).

Personal Dynamics

  • William's Role: Main character and initial creator, felt overshadowed by Henry.
  • William’s Family: Wife, two sons, a daughter.
  • Personal Motivation: Desire to surpass Henry, love for robotics.
  • Innovations: Experimented with new animatronic designs and flexible structures.

Turning Point

  • Tragedy Strikes: First segment ends with an ominous note about an upcoming tragedy.

Justifications & Details

  • Historical Context: Afton family business or inspiration from childhood.
  • Costume Design: Glitchtrap suit suggests early pre-animatronic costumes were hand-sewn.
  • Mascot Suits: Initial characters had five fingers, used for performances.
  • Mediocre Melodies: Function as a rival franchise, later merged.

Additional Insights

  • Speculations: Mediocre Melodies' early designs and inspiration.
  • Canonical Implications: Supported by recent FNAF character guides.

Future Segments

  • Next Week: Part two covering “The Afton Era.”
  • Future Goals: Discuss games and additional narrative elements.

Outro

  • Encourages subscription and continued interest in upcoming episodes.
  • Reminder that the content is speculative and aimed to blend various lore threads together.