Game Theory Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Main Topic: Solving the mystery of the Crying Child's name in FNAF (Five Nights at Freddy's)
• Key Point: New theory suggests Crying Child's name is Cassidy
• Channel Mentioned: Dual Process Theory claims to have solved it
• Context: Many YouTubers are trying to solve FNAF mysteries

Dual Process Theory's Claim

• Argument: Crying Child is actually Cassidy
• Cassidy: Previously thought to be a separate vengeful spirit
• Proposed Number of Kids: 6 dead children instead of 7
  • Characters: Mike, Elizabeth, Charlie, among others

Evidence and Analysis

• Survival Logbook: Cassidy's name found in a word search
  • Gravestone Connection: Matches FNAF 6 ending
• Mirror Theory: Opposite the word search, linked to Crying Child
• Golden Freddy's Spirit: Previously thought to be two spirits
  • It's Me Phrase: Suggests a singular spirit
• Happiest Day Mini-game: Only 6 kids present
• Glowing Eyes in FNAF 3: Represents spirits not released
• Gravestone Puzzle Order: Suggests order of child deaths

Counterarguments and Discussion

• Hospital Scene in FNAF 4: Flatline sound suggests Crying Child's death
• Speaking in Plurals: Shows inconsistencies with dual spirit theory
• Tufts of Hair in Suit: Indicates dead child inside Golden Freddy
• Timeline Issues: Crying Child can't be the missing child due to public death

Conclusion

• Mixed Verdict: Crying Child might be Cassidy, but not the missing child
• Narrative Satisfaction vs. Evidence: Conflicting elements in FNAF lore

Final Thoughts

• MattPat's Involvement: Dual Process Theory convincing but leaves open questions
• Lorefy Project: New project by MattPat combining lo-fi music and murder mystery
  • Episodes: New music and animations with hidden clues
  • Character: Gregory, a new mystery to solve

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Additional Resources:

• YouTube Channel: MattPat's Game Theory for more FNAF theories
• Spotify: Lorefy project for music and mystery clues

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