detailed explanation of murder game - trudy
Hi everyone I'm here to give a detailed explanation on the murder game that was held on the last day of camp. Firstly, I'm sorry that I'm using english to blog it here. As I'm more comfortable in it and it would be easier for me to get my point across. And I'm sure everyone would want to know the explanation in crystal clear detail, hence I feel that this language barrier should not stop me from doing so. Secondly, let us all forgo the formalities and to look at the situation objectively. I'm sorry but the entry will be kind of offensive to some, but I'll edit it till it will be pleasant to all. So please pardon me if you're offended by it in anyway, but I'm looking at it objectively. Thirdly, I'm sure many will wonder why am I giving a detailed explanation here and not at the debrief itself? For this, I'll explain later on. Lastly, if any of the points are not covered properly or you seek an explanation on other stuff in relation to the game. Do not hesitate to leave a tag or contact me. I will explain to you in full detail till you're satisfied. For now, as the person in-charge for the murder game and camp, I will answer all your burning questions and represent my batch as their spokesperson.

Explanation

1) Why a detailed explanation here and not at the debrief?

The reason as to why I'm giving a detailed explanation here is because the situation was different from what I expected. What I had in my mind was not applicable. I was also faced with the fact that I had to say everything out in chinese. It is a tough feat for me I must say. The presence of the teachers and alumni there made me unable to get my thoughts out straight and I was hence unable to explain in detail. The situation then was also rather chaotic and everyone was tired and pissed so explaining in detail then would be a futile attempt. Now that everyone has settled down and calmed down, explaining would be easier and more effective.

2) Why is it that the explanation was done by the alumni?

I'm sorry but I feel that my batch is being accused for something which is not true. The truth is, we wanted to explain it ourselves. I was suppose to explain, but by the time I got back it was too late. Alvin qinzhi and yeokseng had already explained it to the juniors. They saw that the situation was getting out of hand and that the juniors were worried sick so they took it into their own hands and explained. This is not planned, we did not make use of the alumni to help us clear the mess. It was just that I arrived back too late, and this was not intentional too. We were the organisers of this game, hence by right it should be us explaining. Although we may seem like an irresponsible bunch of people, but something as serious as such, we definitely would not shrug off responsibility. We are not even blaming qinzhi and alvin for giving us such an idea. Instead we're grateful to them. It is just by pure coincidence that the alumni explained before I got back in time. I seriously hope that you will believe me.

And after the alumni explaining, my explanation was not detailed too as all the points had been covered by the alumni. It would seem like I'm just using their words and rephrasing it and put it as my explanation. Plus everyone was too pissed and tired out, to hear me out. Hence, I'm making things clear here.

3) The aftermath and consequences

I must say we did not give this much thought, as we thought that everyone would see through the game. There were many many loopholes in it, but unfortunately only a handful of sec1s saw through it. I admit that there was a lack of preparation here. We wanted the game to be as real as possible and we totally forgot about how the juniors would react to it. It was planned that the sec4s would help in scaring the juniors, in the supernatural ways, but the juniors were too worried for hengxin's safety that the spooky stuff had no effect on them.

We also did not expect the juniors to react so, especially the sec1s as they weren't exactly close to us. We had underestimated them. Basically, it all boils down to the fact that we overlooked this point. It is a very huge mistake and we're sincerly apologetic about it. Sorry.

4) Why is it that not all of the sec3s were present during the debrief?

Three sec3s were missing at that time, valerie chuanyun and huijuan. Valerie did not take part in the planning or execution of the murder game and she had to go home. Chuanyun and huijuan was extremely distraughted and upset that they was unable to face the juniors. They felt that they had let them down by making them worry so much with this game. During the debriefing, they were in the toilet crying their eyes out. Hence, I hope you understand their absence during the debrief.

5) Why was the murder game changed to the last night?

We were unprepared for the murder game on the first night and we could only have the help of 2 sec4s, namely yeokseng and jieying. It would be ridiculous to carry out the game as there were only 8 sec3s. We had a serious lack of manpower. So we decided to change it to the last day. Our original murder game plot was also changed.

6) Were the objectives of the game met?

One important objective of the game was that it would help bond the juniors. Many question the fact that if this did happen. Some compared it to murder game (as in one that required the juniors to solve a mystery). I would like to ask you this question, would solving a mystery make a group of people bond? To me if you compare that to the 'missing' game that we played, I feel that the 'missing' game would have attained that instead of the murder game. The realisation that one of our numbers have gone missing in the middle of the night would cause everyone to worry for her. Many broke down and cried. Many were worried for hengxin that she had 39 missed calls and countless smses asking her where she was. These are acts that showed the care and concern we have for each other. Plus, it gives many the wake up call to cherish people around you as you won't know what would happen next. These are my thoughts on this point about bonding. However, it is also not right as many cried and were worried during the game.

Reacting to danger is one of the points and I feel that that was covered during the game. The inital plan was that we hoped that the juniors will bond while going to the dark and spooky places. But as they were more worried for hengxin then afraid of the dark, this point was not achieved. However, I believe that the juniors have learnt how to look out for one another and cherish each other more now. And this is definitely one of our aims for the game.

7) Overall

On the whole, the game itself is quite unprepared. It can be seen as there were many loopholes in it. We changed the plot of the story as qinzhi and alvin inspired us with past ideas that the seniors had done. Hence we changed our plan the night before the actual thing. All arguments that occured leading up to the actual game itself was all a hoax. And the briefing on the first day of camp was also part of the hoax. But the things mentioned there are true (as in it's true taboo stuff) but it's not said by audrey. We just included her name in to make it sound very serious. Hengxin being the one who went missing was really by chance, we drew lots. We had no intention to make anyone who cares for her cry eg. edwen. It was not on purpose.

We are very sorry for cheating your feelings in this game. It was not intentional as we did not expect you all to react so. Seriously. It was wrong of us to test your emotions and our relationship as seniors and juniors. But I hope that through this experience we will be more bond as a cca on a whole.


Sorry to everyone for dampening your high moods with the game on the last night.
Sorry to all juniors for making you all worried sick and afraid.
Sorry to leelaoshi cailaoshi and cailaoshi for asking you all to help in the acting.
Sorry to the alumni for going overboard in the game.
Sorry to everyone for I had allowed this game to actually take place.

And..

Thank you to all juniors for being so concern for my batch when you all saw the fake arguments we had.
Thank you to all juniors for being so understanding and encouraging to us.
Thank you to all juniors when you guys cheered for my batch on the last day after we apologied again. Really thank you. You guys made us realise the true meaning of forgive and forget and the real meaning of family.
Thank you to qinzhi and alvin for the argument idea for the murder game.
Thank you to qinzhi alvin and yeokseng for giving us alot of inspiration and sitting in during our meetings.
Thank you to the alumni for helping us with scaring the juniors in the murder game.
Thank you to leelaoshi cailaoshi and cailaoshi for assisting us in the game and playing along.
Thank you to sec3s for acting so well that night.

But still, a very sincere apology from all the sec3s for all the hurt that we had caused during the game. I know nothing said can be done, to change and make it up to you. But we hope you will forgive and forget. We seek your understanding. Thank you.

trudy