Ipsofacto, in Fact

In Opensim, the name Ipsofacto is always closely associated with Prodyck Theas. For many years, Prodyck's been an explorer, experimenter, and videographer, best known for his Twitch channel where he has filmed and archived events, particularly in the Francophone community - weddings, inaugurations, even Safari trips! As a sim, Ipsofacto like so many places in the hyperverse has undergone lots of adventures - going offline, and finding a new home, and a new iteration, all the time expressing the solidarity of the francophone community. 

Prodyck in a surreal moonlight on his sim Ipsofacto, when it was on Osgrid.

The meaning of names is always so important... 'Iposofacto' comes from the Latin for 'by the fact itself' in other words, something that needs no explanation, is obvious. But there's more at play here; the Latin word we translate as 'fact' also means a deed - something done, a creation or action. And what is Opensim all about if not actions, creations, and deeds?

If you ever get a chance to talk to Prodyck, ask him about the French-speakers of the early days of Opensim - he has many memories of those early times, when assets were scarce, but on the other hand, experimenters and explorers were everywhere. This is a good moment to mention Francogrid, a lost treasure of Opensim, which, after a long decline, went offline  in 2022 due to a tech failure at the place where the grid was hosted. If you're curious about FG, or about opensim history in general, why not take a look at this post where 8 years ago (my how time flies!)  the Safari gang met up with a bunch of Francogridiens.

Back in the present day, Prodyck has found a home on Bloodmoon grid, owned by Vlad and Melanie previously of Virtual Dreams grid. He has several interesting landscape regions to explore including Ecologia and Iceland. After the uncertainty of the first months of this year, it's great to get a place where he can create in peace. 

Prodyck's signature sim Ipsofacto retains the same futuristic buildings at its heart, but take a closer look and you will soon see that much of the content on this unusual center structure is themed around friends, and events of the past...

There are all kinds of touches that recall people and places you may not have run into for a while - just walking these halls gets the memory racing and reminds how much the francophones have contributed to our shared heritage, with art and artefacts, photos and assets going back many years. 

Ipsofacto is a delightful blend of art and artefacts

It's a good reminder that having your treasures on a sim is a good way to avoid losing them if the asset server has a hiccup! Here's a pop quiz for you - while there are plenty of French speakers on general grids like Osgrid, WT, Kitely and AMV, how many francophone grids, past and present, can you name? answers in the comments!

 Above and beyond the treasure box that is Ipsofacto, Prodyck has some other sims on Bloodmoon grid, including the truly beautiful Ecologia and Iceland. Check in with him if he has added any others!

Prodyck is a valued member of the community, supporting events that give French speakers the chance to meet up and exchange expertise, ask questions, and of course, socialize and check in with one another. Ever fond of Voice, any one of their meet ups will give you the chance to immerse yourselves in the gallic spirit - and they are always immensely gracious if any non French are present, too!

Ideal for anyone who enjoys an interesting walkabout in a tranquil and attractive landscape, they are a testament to Prodyck's continuing contribution to the patchwork of our shared virtual platform, past present and of course, also the future.  

HG Address: bloodmoonpack.com:8002:Ipsofacto