Swag kicks off this episode with a well-earned celebration—75 subscribers! He updates the counter, posts a milestone sign, and lights up the sky with fireworks. After the festivities, it’s back to business as he sets up a bread line in his first food factory. Unfortunately, space is tight, so the fried egg line will have to wait. What factory should be next? Drop your ideas in the comments!
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Letting Go of Fanfiction to Strengthen My Faith
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E38: Strengthening the Base & Securing Growth
In this episode, I tackle essential upgrades—refining the research area, keeping miners productive, and adding key improvements to the tech queue. Instead of rushing toward a rocket silo, I focus on enhancements that will pay off long-term. Plus, with future expansion in mind, I lay the groundwork for a new train station by extending the robot network westward. Got any Factorio tips? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to try them out!
Swag Plays Banished S2 E31 | New Growth & A Builder’s Gamble
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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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?
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!