In this episode, the citizens of Otterview push forward in their journey to build a thriving settlement. A brand-new walnut orchard takes root, and six new homes begin to rise in the heart of town. But as the population slowly grows, one brave builder ventures into the wilderness—will he survive the brutal cold? Let me know in the comments if you think he’ll make it!
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Episode 43: St. Ambrose of Milan
In this episode of A Few Moments with God, we continue our May series, exploring saints who deepened devotion to the Virgin Mary throughout Church history. Today, we dive into the life of St. Ambrose of Milan—a bishop who never sought power but became one of Christianity’s most influential defenders of the faith.
From his unexpected election to his firm stand against heresy, Ambrose’s courage shaped both the Church and political landscape of his time. Join me as we uncover his journey—from reluctant leader to theological powerhouse—and reflect on how his example can inspire us in our own lives.
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Creative Engineering E23: Steam Engine at Full Power!
In this shorter episode of Creative Engineering, Swag wraps up the powerplant construction off-camera and installs the final five blaze burners to bring it up to full power. He also brainstorms ideas for the area near the egg production line and considers the building’s shape—but instead of forcing a direction, he opts for a shorter episode while waiting for the perfect design. Was that the right call? Let me know in the comments!
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E37: Supercharging My Robotic Allies & Boosting the Factory!
In this nearly hour-long episode of Swag Plays Factorio, I focus on refining my entire factory while reworking my research queue—twice—to enhance my robotic allies. Along the way, I tackle a sneaky problem: stopping stone bricks from clogging up my copper lines. Plus, I automate the production of logistic robots, setting up a steady supply for future expansion. Though rocket research faces delays, I’m confident that my improvements will accelerate progress when it’s back in the queue. Watch the episode and let me know in the comments—did I make the right calls?
Swag Plays Banished S2 E30 | A Stubborn Merchant & A New Road to Iron
In this episode of Swag Plays Banished, the builders of Otterview complete a big move—relocating the foresters to the northern part of town. A merchant arrives, but negotiations fall flat: he refuses to buy one of our trade goods, and we can’t afford his wares. To prepare for future trades, I stockpile some excess resources at the trading post. Meanwhile, we set our sights on a rich iron deposit across the river, mapping out a new route and planning another bridge to expand Otterview’s reach. Watch the episode and let me know—what would you do differently to help Otterview thrive?
Episode 42: St. Louis de Montfort
In this episode of A Few Moments with God, we explore the life and legacy of St. Louis de Montfort, a devoted priest known for his deep Marian spirituality and missionary work. From his early years to his founding of religious communities, we uncover his lasting impact on Catholic devotion. Midway through the episode, I invite you to reflect on thought-provoking questions about faith, guidance, and devotion, before concluding with his enduring influence on the Church.
Level Up Your Status: How VIPs Will Shape Our Community’s Future
Greetings everyone! I have something quite exciting to introduce to you today: a new rank on Discord that will later transition to the community website when I shut down the Discord server and Fourthwall store in favor of the community website’s features. This rank is called VIP and you should know what that stands for already, but for those new to the acronym it means Very Important Person. Later in this post, I’ll explain how you can get this rank for yourself (but it’s not easy!).
On the Discord server, VIP status lets you stand out with a colored nickname and an exclusive VIP tag when online. But the true power of VIP comes from free access to the Supporters Area—a space packed with exciting perks! Inside, VIPs can enjoy private chats, behind-the-scenes livestreams (once I have enough Full Members consistently), interactive Q&A sessions via Stages, exclusive images, and polls. And if you’re a gamer, there’s something extra: early access to beta versions of the Minecraft modpacks I’m developing—giving you the chance to explore new content before anyone else.
One of the goals for the community website is to expand the VIP experience, offering even more perks—including exclusive discounts. While the Fourthwall store doesn’t currently support free ranks, moving to our own platform will unlock new possibilities!
When the transition happens, VIPs will retain all their existing benefits—but to keep your status, you’ll need to verify your identity on your new community website profile. On top of the previous perks, VIPs will receive special discounts on most shop items (except memberships—sorry, no one gets a discount on those, even as gifts!). The VIP discount will be slightly higher than Full Members’, giving you even more savings.
But that’s not all! VIPs will also get exclusive arcade tournaments to compete in, along with other future perks still in the works. Keep an eye on the community website’s blog section (which this blog will transition into) for updates as new benefits roll out!
You might be eager to grab VIP status for yourself—but hold your horses! This isn’t just handed out—it’s earned. If you want the prestige and perks that come with VIP, you’ll need to actively contribute to the community.
For now, I’ll personally be awarding this rank on Discord to those who consistently engage—whether it’s posting regularly, participating in discussions, or interacting with my YouTube channel through comments and community posts (yes, I do check if you’re subscribed!).
Once we transition to the community website, a dedicated committee within the company I’m founding will take over the process, granting VIP status once a year while revoking it for serious violations of community standards.
So what does being active really mean? It’s all about consistent participation—whether it’s chatting on Discord, commenting on videos, engaging with blog posts, or making meaningful contributions to discussions.
So if you really want VIP status and all the perks that come with it, start engaging now—earn it through genuine participation and become part of something exclusive!
Automating Eggs & Blaze Farm Automation | Creative Engineering E22
Unlimited eggs and blaze rods? Swag sets up a fully automated Mechanical Chicken for all the eggs he’ll ever need AND a blaze farm using Easy Mob Farms for infinite blaze rods! Watch how it’s done, learn the key automation tricks, and avoid common mistakes in your own world! Let me know what you think in the comments!
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E36: Robots Take Over & Rocket Tech is Ready!
In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, I complete the Logistics System research, unlocking full automation for my factory. I replace the belt delivery system for blue and yellow science packs with a sleek robot network and set up a brand-new factory for purple science production. And to top it off, I queue up my final research goal: the rocket launcher. The factory is stronger than ever—now it’s time to bring the firepower!