In this episode, Swag builds the Supporters Hall, where paid members’ signs and blocks will go. Don’t remember how this system of rewards in my public Minecraft worlds works? Check out Signs, Blocks, and You – The Update here or search for the post on Swagnilla Ice where your paid membership can get you into this hall and begin your journey of support!
Welcome back to the final Power Up Notes of 2025! It has been a massive year for Linux, and we are closing out December with some record-breaking news and updates that show how far the platform has come. In today’s episode, we explore the latest Steam hardware survey results, a major new Long Term Support kernel, and the tools I use to put these videos together.
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It’s been one year of Creative Engineering on YouTube! Before taking a two-week hiatus for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Swag gives an extensive tour of his Minecraft world. See all the progress and changes the gaming series has made to the flat world, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026!
In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag builds a magnificent library in the style of a classic Greek Temple! Inside this beautiful structure, he installs the powerful Advanced Enchanting Infuser, surrounds it with the perfect number of bookshelves for max enchanting power, and includes plenty of chiselled bookshelves for storing enchanted books that he’ll fish up in a future episode.
Don’t forget to submit your questions for the Q&A segment where we’ll be celebrating one year of Creative Engineering together! Post your question in the YouTube comments, use the contact form, or submit it in a blog comment (Swagnilla Ice membership required – no payment needed for a Peasant membership). All submissions must be received by Friday, December 12th at 3 pm MST.
In this thrilling episode of Creative Engineering, Swag takes his builds to the next level by upgrading his tools and acquiring a Netherite Jetpack and an Extendo-Grip from Create. Watch as he showcases the incredible possibilities these new additions bring to his Minecraft creations. Don’t miss the next episode for more amazing builds and innovative ideas in this exciting series!
🔥 The Netherite Factory is FINISHED! In this episode of Creative Engineering, I put the finishing touches on the ultimate automation project: turning Netherite Fragments into full Ingots! Watch as I use a powerful combination of Create, Integrated Dynamics, and Functional Storage to make the process seamless and completely automatic.
Kingdom News! To celebrate the launch, I’m running a special, ONCE-A-YEAR sale for the first month on the paid Swagnilla Ice membership tiers! This is the only sale I run all year, and it starts this Friday! Keep an eye on the blog for the official announcement post and use code: BlackFridayCyberMonday to join the kingdom at a discount!
👋 Welcome to the debut episode of The Power Up Notes!
The Power Up Notes debut! We cover Valve’s new Steam hardware trio, the latest Proton update for Linux gaming, and why you should switch OS!
This month, host Swagnilla Ice breaks down the biggest news impacting your open-source gaming rig. We dive into Valve’s ambitious move to create an entire Linux gaming ecosystem, explain how the new Proton update boosts performance, and analyze why a tool like VeraCrypt is essential for all creators.
➡️ Focusing on the latest news in the gaming and Linux world to keep you powered up!
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In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag sets up two crushing lines for tuff and blackstone to gather the essential resources needed for the Netherite factory. Additionally, he performs some crucial upgrades to storage systems to prevent item overflow. Join him in the next episode as he completes the Netherite factory, producing that end-game material for the best gear and upgrades in the pack. Plus, get a sneak peek at the blocks for any future two-year anniversary celebrations for paid members before the season ends!
In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag builds a factory to produce essential items for the future RF Power Plant. He sets up a reggarfonite crafting line, a lava spouting line, and a sanding line to create items like lava quartz, polished lava quartz, and polished rose quartz. Don’t miss next week’s episode, where Swag automates netherite ingots without ever visiting the Nether!
In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag delivers on his promise from the previous episode by constructing a dairy and bakery combo factory. He automates the production of soymilk, soymilk bottles, sweet bread, flour, dough, and raw pasta, expanding his culinary options in the kitchen. Join Swag as he demonstrates how Create can make Farmer’s Delight easier and more enjoyable to play!