I’ve got a quick question for everyone who watched my Creative Engineering series: What do you think of me using polished Blackstone for the roads? Either reply in the comments here after joining, or post your opinion in the YouTube comments of episodes 43 or 44. Thanks!
Month: October 2025
Creative Engineering E44: Sheet Factory Automation – From Crushing Wheels to Network Troubleshooting
n this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag completes the automation of the sheet factory. He demonstrates how to craft crushing wheels essential for producing powdered obsidian. Swag then sets up on-demand production for powdered obsidian and showcases six different types of sheets available in the modpack. One sheet remains elusive as Swag hasn’t yet crafted the necessary alloy. To wrap up, Swag troubleshoots network issues and promises to finish the building off-camera between episodes.
Episode 66: Why Catholics (and Christians) Shouldn’t Fear Halloween
Many Christians are wary of Halloween, viewing it as a celebration of darkness, but its origins are actually profoundly Catholic. The holiday is “All Hallows’ Eve,” the vigil feast preparing for All Saints’ Day, which is part of the three-day observance of Allhallowtide. This episode explores the true Christian meanings behind the holiday’s symbols and explains why, rooted in Scripture, we are called to be a light in the darkness rather than fear it.
Creative Engineering E43: Preparing to Automate Sheets
In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag sets up the first half of the sheet factory where he automates production of blackstone, magma blocks, and obsidian after setting up a 5×5 mechanical crafter to produce the crushing wheels he needs for the next episode where he’ll finish the sheet factory.
He also poses a question: What do you think of polished blackstone for the roads in this world? Let your king know your opinion in the comments!
Finding My Focus: Why the Medieval European Mindset Changed My Modpacks
My very first modpack focused on minimalism, but I realized all my subsequent packs lacked a united build style. I’ve now adopted a Medieval European mindset: structures that look old, but work efficiently. This fusion of old-world looks and new-world utility guides all future projects.
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New Yearly Subscriptions Are Here!
I’m excited to announce that you now have the option to subscribe to Swagnilla Ice on a yearly basis!
You can now get 12 months of access for the price of 10 on the Squire, Knight, Lord/Lady, and Duke/Duchess tiers. That’s a 16% discount just for choosing to support Swagnilla Ice for a whole year upfront.
If you love the content and want the easiest way to keep enjoying full access, a yearly subscription is the best way to go. Just select the annual option when you sign up today!
Creative Engineering E42: Automating Casings in the Create Mod
In this episode, Swag completes the factory he started building last time by adding three lines to produce different types of casings.
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Episode 65: Saint Pope John Paul II
This week on A Few Moments with God, I take a look at the extraordinary life of a modern saint and global traveler: Pope John Paul II. We explore his remarkable journey from Poland to the Chair of Peter and his lasting impact on the world, including his work with the youth and his historic apologies. Tune in to find out how his faithfulness can inspire your own life with God.
Beyond the Potholes: The Top 5 Priorities the New Edmonton Council MUST Address
On Monday, Alberta’s 2025 municipal elections are being held to elect the people who will lead our cities, towns, counties, and school boards for the next four years. Here in Edmonton, many people are feeling uncertain about the direction our city is going. With potholes lining our streets and affordable housing in short supply, it’s … Read more
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Creative Engineering E41: Getting that Brass Automated!
Swag kicks off the work on a brass and casings factory in this episode of Creative Engineering! See what it takes to automate brass in the first of this two-part build.
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
I hope that all my Canadian readers today have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving today with their family and/or friends! May you give thanks for all the blessings received this past year and look forward to the blessings in the year to come!
Episode 64: Friar Alan de la Roche
October is the month of the Holy Rosary, and this week’s episode of A Few Moments with God examines the life of Friar Alan de la Roche, the forgotten Dominican who revived the Rosary devotion centuries after Saint Dominic first popularized it. Friar Alan is credited with structuring the Rosary into the modern format we know today and spreading the Fifteen Promises given by the Virgin Mary. Join me as I look at his incredible story, the divine visions that changed his life, and how you can help advance his cause for sainthood today.