#fazgoo introduction

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How I figured out who Patient 46 was in Security Breach

This post contains an introduction to the theory, why I am so confident and a guide to understanding what the heck I am talking about.

Parts list:

Part 1 - coming soon

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Warning for Spoilers! This introduction makes references to unreleased stories from Tales of the Pizzaplex volume 5. While no spoilers are discussed explicitly, just knowing what this theory is titled may spoil the future twist of unreleased content. So, if you don't want to know, don't read. Just head on over to the spoiler-free Part 1 and beyond.

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Gregory was always sus: How I figured out he was Patient 46 and inhabited by Afton

An introduction

Right so, to introduce myself, hi! I'm a long time sort-of FNAF fan who likes Security Breach a lot. This is my second time ever writing down a fnaf theory.

A year ago, my first ever theory was this:

In which I theorised that Gregory was 46 and a vessel for Afton intially from game content only.

Why is this relevant? Well, recent leaks from Tales From The Pizzaplex #5 are very strongly hinting that I was on the right track.

My post got no attention at the time, but that didn't matter much. It became immediately apparent from the reaction to Matpat's theory that… well. Not many agreed with me and I ended up not sharing any more of my theory.

But now, I bring you #Gregtrap theory

I came up with the pivotal evidence for this theory from my very first full watch-through of the game, which was a blend of multiple YTers. I kid you not, I was so enamoured by this game for some inexplicable reason, I watched a mix of YTers to finish the game asap so I could get theorising. I was virtually unable to move for pain at the time so it was a good mental distraction - gotta have hobbies kids!

Since making the initial theory, I have been in the unusual position of watching more and more evidence to support my theory come out. This isn't a humble brag, I literally couldn't have told you what was even happening in my first watch of any of the other FNAF games so I'm thinking I just… tapped into Steel Wool's vibe inexplicably. I was honestly expecting to be completely wrong and some alternative theories posted had even convinced me. However, for Security Breach, I watched Matpat's GT videos echo my theories in real time and I have seen even more evidence building in the lead up to Ruin. This is all so funny to me, it's ludicrous but here we are!

So, I thought the fandom may find it useful to hear from someone who independently came to the conclusion Gregory was Patient 46. There is a lot of nuance to some of the writing/story crafting that I picked up on as foreshadowing but were easily lost on paper. In fact, I remember thinking "Either this game is nonsense and has no clue or Gregory is a villain and the writing is insanely subtle/clever".

I am not joking. There is actually a certain level of sophistication to the writing and the visuals of the Pizzaplex that subtly tell a story. The Steel Wool team used to work at Pixar! And their writing/game design is more similar to a Pixar film than Scott's style. Some of the Pizzaplex scene/setting design is legitimately art imho. The clues were there, just in different places than you might expect. Perhaps these notes will put the game in a new light for you. I want to bust this game open! Lets put our minds together and solve this fazgoo!

These notes reflect my final conclusion after stewing on it for a year, so they are much more refined and based on piecing everything together. But I will point to my thought processes and point out pivotal evidence from the initial stages to show how the theory developed.

My approach to lore investigating is a little different to most FNAFers. Rather than focusing on small lore details or timelines, I put myself in the developer's shoes and make broad observations from a storytelling perspective. I consider what the game might be setting up/trying to say, what did and didn't make the cut in terms of content and what the fans might want to see. Real detective mode.

In my view, Steel Wool were essentially soft-rebooting the franchise. Their goal was to make a game that could broadly appeal to gamers of all sorts, not just the fans. A story base that could be built on via future entries in the franchise, honouring the old stories but remaining understandable to a casual fan. After all, Steel Wool did essentially give themselves the licence to retcon the story via the "pissed off developer" excuse in Help Wanted. I strongly felt that the game should be solvable without knowing the exact details of past lore or obscure details from the books. The mysteries within the game had to have a plot & twists that the ordinary person could follow or piece together. They didn't quite manage it but enough was there to give me an inkling.

I kept my eye open for anything amiss in the dialogue/Fazwatch messages, game missions or in-setting clues like posters - the areas most likely to contain intentional lore clues. In game development, often the last things to be completed are the writing, mission creation and game story which - given SB's rushed development & possible story change - means I focused my attentions on those.

But where on earth do I even start with a game this big? Well, since I don't have access to the game, I'm going to pull out all the things I observed while watching playthroughs as they come up. That way, if you want to check for yourself, anyone can access the same footage used. For reference, my main footage sources are Matpat's GT live and Markiplier. I watched Dawko, FusionZGamer, FuhNaff and Jacksepticeyes playthroughs as well. (Game is such a glitchy mess, it's beautiful!)

It's all too much to do it one go, given my health, so I'm gonna break these linear observation posts into instalments. I'll list all the posts here so people can read at their leisure. Then, I'll make a post summarising the key evidence.

Also: Big credit to all the other FNAF theorists and LPers too - this theory wouldn't have become what it is without you.

I welcome questions, counterpoints or suggestions. Just reply or pop me a DM.

Also note:

- I was and still am a Gregbot supporter. This theory ties into that.

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Gregory:

[ID: Gregory Fazbear. He/him. Officially-unofficially adopted by Geico. The question is crime and the answer is yes. Menace. Bad influence on Evan and Elizabeth. iPad kid. 7 or 8 ish. Can't read. Good at robotics.

Gregory is saying "My dad's gonna kick your ass lol."

/End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Geico:

[ID: Michael "Geico" Fazbear. He/it. Original Michael. Phone Guy. Golden Freddy and Glamrock Freddy. Adopted Gregory. Buff gay uncle energy. In gay love with Kill. Foxybro. Scary as fuck. /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Jupiter:

[ID: Jupiter August. He/him. We don't talk about how old he is. Trans guy. Laid-back. Freddy Mask Tormentor. Dislikes Mike. Would throw himself onto a highway if he got a compliment. Would kill for one (1) corn chip. /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing T-Mobile:

[ID: Michael "T-Mobile" Fitzgerald. He/him. 17 years old. Homophobe, sexist, misogynist. The most pathetic man you've ever met. Adopted by Mike + Jeremy. Terrified of Geico. Discord Kitten. Tries to be tough but he's so goddamn pathetic. Greasiest motherfucker on EARTH. /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Elizabeth:

[ID: Elizabeth Fitzgerald. She/her. 10 years old. Chaotic to the MAX. Loves scaring little children. Loud+ excitable. Adopted by Mike + Jeremy.

A picture of her hand wrapped in a yellow bandana is shown, the words "matching with Evan" next to it.

/End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Evan:

[ID: Evan Fitzgerald. He/him. 13 years old. Introducing him to Gregory was a MISTAKE. Adopted by Mike + Jeremy. Chronic insomnia. Social anxiety. Call him names and he will cry.

Next to Evan, the words "look at me and tell me he doesn't wear sweatpants" are shown.

A picture of Evan's hand with a pink bandana wrapped around it is in the top left corner, reading "matching with Lizzy."

/End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Kill:

[ID: Kill Cockfield. He/him. 28 (due to Time travel shenanigans). In gay love with Geico. Someone's gotta be the punk. ANARCHY. Hates Mike. Bonnie Mask Tormentor. Hard of hearing. /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Mike:

[ID: Mike Fitzgerald. He/they/she (no preferences). Agender/Genderfluid. Married to Jeremy. Clone of Geico. 3 children. Cottagecore girlie. Made of Fazgoo. Can shapeshift (conditionally). /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing A:

[ID: A. They/them. 27 (due to Time travel shenanigans). French (with an asterisk over the E to give the impression it's censored). Chica Mask Tormentor. Loves arguing more than anything. Makes out with Jupiter occasionally. /End ID]

[ask-fazgoo-au]

Introducing Jeremy:

[ID: Jeremy Fitzgerald. He/him. 32 years old. Married to Mike. 3 children. Freak. Braids feathers into hair. Wears shiny rings for Mike. /End ID]