New Player's Survival Guide: Your First 24 Hours in Murray Manor

🌙 Welcome to the Terror of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza

As the latest installment in the FNAF series, Secret of the Mimic continues the classic survival horror gameplay. This guide will help you safely navigate your first nights and master core survival techniques.

⚙️ Optimal Initial Settings

1. Display Settings
   • Set brightness to 60-70% (too low hides threats, too high ruins atmosphere)
   • Disable motion blur (reduces nausea)
2. Control Settings
   • Recommended mouse sensitivity: 3/10 (precision is key)
   • Enable subtitles (critical for audio cues)
3. Audio Settings
   • Headphones are mandatory! Sound cues are vital
   • Environmental sounds at 80%, background music at 50%

🏃 Basic Movement & Interaction

• Movement: Hold Shift to walk slowly (reduces noise)
• Interaction: Hold E to interact with objects
• View Control: Right mouse button to hold breath (temporarily reduces detection chance)

👻 First Mimic Encounter Survival

When you first encounter the Mimic:

1. Stop moving immediately
2. Hold Ctrl to crouch
3. Back away slowly while seeking cover
4. If locked onto, rapidly press F to flash your flashlight

Pro Tip: The Mimic mimics your last sound - silence is golden!

🎯 Early Game Objectives

1. Locate Security Office (provides safe spot and cameras)
2. Collect 3 spare batteries (found in break room, kitchen, and storage)
3. Repair first security door (requires 3 parts)

🔋 Resource Management

📊 HUD Interpretation

• Red Flashing: Mimic nearby
• Blue Icon: Interactive object
• Green Bar: Door lock power

🎮 Control Cheat Sheet

🚨 Emergency Protocols

1. If spotted by Mimic:
   • Sprint to nearest locker (press E to hide)
   • Keep door closed for 15+ seconds
   • Use noisemaker to divert it
2. If power runs out:
   • Prioritize security office power
   • Turn off non-essential lights

💡 Expert Advice

• First two hours: Focus on mapping safe routes
• Document Mimic appearance patterns
• Review strategies after each in-game night

🔍 Coming Next: Advanced Techniques

After mastering basics, learn:

• Camera blind spot navigation
• Predicting Mimic movement patterns
• Advanced resource allocation

Good luck surviving your first night at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! Remember: Stay calm, plan your moves, and most importantly - never trust the animatronics' eyes...