FNAF Timeline Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Ending a long journey: 19 books, 11 games, 8 years of FNAF lore.
• Purpose: To simplify and present the ultimate FNAF timeline.
• Personal reflections: Nervous about presenting this timeline, last timeline attempt in 2018.

Structure of the Timeline

• Three Main Chunks:
  1. Foundation of Freddy's - Origin of the business.
  2. The Afton Era - William Afton’s crimes and downfall.
  3. Post-Purple Guy - Events after the pizzeria simulator fire.
• Each chunk will have a dedicated episode for clarity.
• Future plans: Merge all parts into one continuous video.

Timeline Overview

• The story revolves around William Afton: his successes, failures, and transformation.
• Graphic citations will help viewers track sources for deeper understanding.

Part 1: The Foundation of Freddy's

• Historical Context:
  • 1930s: Great Depression; need for affordable entertainment.
  • Fredbear's Singin' Show: A roadside attraction, affordable family fun.
• William Afton’s Early Inspiration:
  • Inspired by Fredbear; dreamed of bringing a musical bear to life.
  • Created characters Fredbear and Bonnie with rudimentary costumes.

Rivalry with Chica's Party World

• Chica's Party World emerged as a superior competitor with robotic performers.
• Afton’s jealousy grows as his restaurant goes bankrupt, leading to a partnership with Henry Emily.
• Fredbear's Family Diner:
  • Merged their franchises into a successful pizza chain in 1979.
  • Afton’s pride hurt as he relied on Henry, whom he both admired and resented.

Expansion and Success

• Launch of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in 1983 featured characters from both franchises.
• Afton’s continued innovations in animatronics with Henry's help.
• Personal connection to characters: Afton's disappointment over his character, Golden Bonnie, not being included in the show.
• Technological Advancements:
  • Afton’s ambition to enhance animatronics, aiming to control life.
  • Exploration of robotics led to potential dark turns in his character.

Logical Leaps and Speculations

• Fredbear's Singing Show:
  • Speculation on Afton’s age and timeline inconsistencies.
  • Suggested that Afton may have continued a family business or recreated his childhood inspiration.
• Mascot Costumes vs. Animatronics:
  • Discussion on the significance of five-fingered suits, connection to character designs.
• Mediocre Melodies:
  • Connected to rivalries with Henry Emily; hints of deeper story relevance.

Future Discussions

• Upcoming part will cover the Afton Era.
• Plan to dive into the games and how they contribute to the overall lore.
• Importance of engaging with all media (books, games, etc.) to understand the complete story.

Conclusion

• Reminder to subscribe for further updates.
• Encouragement for viewer engagement and feedback on the presented theories.