The 1st Night
This night is relatively easy (compared to the later nights) and serves mainly as an introductory stage that accustoms the player to the game's mechanics. Freddy Fazbear is not active (unless the power runs out), and will not try to stuff the player, although he can sometimes be seen facing the camera on the Show Stage. The only starter animatronics that are notably active are Chica and Bonnie. However, a very inactive player may carelessly allow Foxy to attack. Golden Freddy can also be summoned on this night, which can be problematic for an unsuspecting player that doesn't know how to get rid of him. This is arguably the best night to summon Golden Freddy, as the Animatronics will rarely attack the player, giving the player lots of time to try to make the poster change.
Phone Call Transcript
Hello, hello? Uh, I wanted to record a message for you to help you get settled in on your first night. Um, I actually worked in that office before you. I'm finishing up my last week now, as a matter of fact. So, I know it can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you there's nothing to worry about. Uh, you'll do fine. So, let's just focus on getting you through your first week. Okay?
Uh, let's see, first there's an introductory greeting from the company that I'm supposed to read. Uh, it's kind of a legal thing, you know. Um, "Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. A magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life. Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for damage to property or person. Upon discovering that damage or death has occurred, a missing person report will be filed within 90 days, or as soon property and premises have been thoroughly cleaned and bleached, and the carpets have been replaced."
Blah blah blah, now that might sound bad, I know, but there's really nothing to worry about. Uh, the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night, but do I blame them? No. If I were forced to sing those same stupid songs for twenty years and I never got a bath? I'd probably be a bit irritable at night too. So, remember, these characters hold a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect, right? Okay.
So, just be aware, the characters do tend to wander a bit. Uh, they're left in some kind of free roaming mode at night. Uh...Something about their servos locking up if they get turned off for too long. Uh, they used to be allowed to walk around during the day too. But then there was The Bite of '87. Yeah. I-It's amazing that the human body can live without the frontal lobe, you know?
Uh, now concerning your safety, the only real risk to you as a night watchman here, if any, is the fact that these characters, uh, if they happen to see you after hours probably won't recognize you as a person. They'll p-most likely see you as a metal endoskeleton without its costume on. Now since that's against the rules here at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, they'll probably try to...forcefully stuff you inside a Freddy Fazbear suit. Um, now, that wouldn't be so bad if the suits themselves weren't filled with crossbeams, wires, and animatronic devices, especially around the facial area. So, you could imagine how having your head forcefully pressed inside one of those could cause a bit of discomfort...and death. Uh, the only parts of you that would likely see the light of day again would be your eyeballs and teeth when they pop out the front of the mask, heh.
Y-Yeah, they don't tell you these things when you sign up. But hey, first day should be a breeze. I'll chat with you tomorrow. Uh, check those cameras, and remember to close the doors only if absolutely necessary. Gotta conserve power. Alright, good night.
---Phone Guy
Strategy
A rather simple strategy can be used on this night compared to subsequent nights, and that is to just close the left door and do not do anything else. Don't check the door lights, and don't check the monitor. This works because if Foxy's attack is activated, the left door will handle the problem, and if Chica sneaks into The Office, she cannot do anything unless the player checks the monitor, which can be easily avoided. Using this strategy should be sufficient to survive the entire night, even if the power runs out. As expected, Bonnie's efforts will be proven futile should he decide to attack.
If a player is more concerned with losing power, they can wait until about 1AM (around the time Phone Guy's message finishes) to close the door; usually, the animatronics will still be on the Show Stage at this time. Using this strategy ensures that the power will not go out, and thus Freddy will not attack at all.
Tips
The player should get accustomed to many of the vital mechanics utilized throughout the game as quickly as possible. Namely, the importance of the hall lights and conserving power - the player should use it only when absolutely necessary.
The player should also try not to use too much power; although this is the first night, power does drain fairly quickly, regardless of the night. Learning to look at the cameras quickly and efficiently is recommended.
The player should learn the patterns of the animatronics; Chica will only approach the right door, while Bonnie only approaches the left.
Foxy can be active and attack on the first night, before his official introduction on The 2nd Night. This requires the player to be idle for a very long period of time. He usually will not attack before 4 AM comes.
It might also be useful to note that each "hour" in the game has a total duration of 1 minute and 26 seconds, meaning each night lasts about 8 minutes and 36 seconds. In the iOS version, each hour lasts approximately 45 seconds. However, this also means that the power decreases faster as well.
Bonnie and Chica tend not to move until around 2 - 3 AM or around the end of the phone call (this is not the case for other nights), meaning the player really doesn't have to do much for a little while. Being sure to watch Pirate Cove is recommended, however, as Foxy will activate if they are idle for too long.
Facts
The phone recording on this night is the longest of the five phone recordings, stopping shortly after 2 AM.
The order of animatronic activeness from greatest to least is Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Freddy.
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