In this Swag Plays Factorio episode, I spend most of the time waiting for research to complete and chatting. Towards the end, I decide to tackle the railway, radically altering my research queue to get started. I even begin laying track for my first line but run out of time. Will this railway work, and will I avoid a death by train? Keep watching to find out!
A Promise to Our Swagnilla Ice Community: Maintaining Control, Ensuring Quality
Hey everyone,
I’m writing this post today to talk about something really important to me, and I believe, to all of you who are part of the Swagnilla Ice community.
Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion in the creator world about online channels being acquired by larger equity firms. As I’ve seen these conversations unfold, it’s made me think deeply about the future of Swagnilla Ice and what truly matters to us all.
And that’s why I want to make a clear promise to you: I will never sell Swagnilla Ice in a way that would cause me to lose creative control or quality control over our content.
What does this mean for you? It means that the unique voice, the dedication to quality, and the community-first approach you’ve come to expect from Swagnilla Ice will always remain our top priority. We won’t sacrifice the integrity of our content for external pressures. My vision for Swagnilla Ice has always been to create something special and authentic, and that vision is directly tied to being able to steer the ship and ensure every piece of content meets our standards.
This commitment extends to everything we do, from our free content to our member-exclusive experiences. Our Free Member, Tip Jar Member, and Full Member tiers exist because we want to offer various ways to engage with Swagnilla Ice, all while maintaining the high quality you deserve. And of course, the incredibly rare Northern Lights Tier is a testament to the special bond we share with our most dedicated community members.
This promise is about safeguarding the heart of Swagnilla Ice. It’s about ensuring that we continue to grow and evolve on our own terms, always with your experience and our shared passion at the forefront.
Thank you for being such an incredible community. Your support is what makes all of this possible, and I’m excited for everything we’ll continue to build together.
Consider becoming a member today (it’s completely free with optional paid upgrades) and let me know in the comments what you think about this!
Swag Plays Banished S2 E41: Through Fall and Into Winter, Construction Continues
In this episode of Swag Plays Banished, the Otterview community completes their new herbalist and demolishes the old one. They also lay a dirt road westward, speeding up resource collection. Despite ample stone, no progress is made on the tunnel. Will it be finished in time? Stay tuned to find out!
Episode 53: St. Bridget of Sweden
Join Swagnilla Ice on ‘A Few Moments with God’ this week as we uncover the inspiring story of St. Bridget of Sweden, a pivotal figure in our July series on the Devotion to the Sacred Blood. Witness the life of a saint who experienced divine visions from a young age, balanced family life with profound charity, and answered a radical call to found a new religious order. Follow her courageous pilgrimage to Rome through plague-stricken Europe and her tireless work challenging leaders for the sake of the Church. Her story is one of unwavering faith in the face of adversity, showing us the power of dedication to God’s purpose. Prepare to be moved and encouraged!
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E51: Power Up, Efficiency Boost, and the Train Dilemma
In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, I ramp up my solar power network by adding more solar cells and accumulators. I also optimize a couple of chemical plants for better efficiency. To ensure I have enough resources for the rocket launch, I check my inventory and plan a route to the nearest copper field. But here’s the twist: I need an electric train, so I have to rejigger my research queue. However, I leave the rocket silo research where it is—my top priority is to win the game ASAP. Will this decision to prioritize the rocket silo over an electric train be my undoing, or is it the key to my victory? Stay tuned to find out!
🌞 Solar power upgrade
🏭 Chemical plant optimization
🚂 Electric train plans
🚀 Rocket launch preparations
What do you think? Will my decision to prioritize the rocket silo be my undoing, or will it be the key to my victory? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E50: Small Tweaks, Big Gains
In this fiftieth episode of Swag Plays Factorio Season 2, I dive into making small but impactful improvements to the factory. I enhance the efficiency of my new sulfur line, reduce the power consumption of my northern biodomes, and set up a second small solar array to boost power generation and storage. Additionally, I add a new research project to the queue and ponder the risks and rewards of building railways for resource transportation. Join me as I continue to optimize and expand my Factorio factory!
Swag Plays Banished S2 E40: Spring’s Hope, Herbalist’s Dilemma
Welcome back to Swag Plays Banished! As Winter finally releases its grip, Spring of Year 18 dawns on Otterview, bringing farmers back to their vital work in the fields and orchards. The daily struggle for survival continues, but a critical resource shortage forces a major decision: with no herbs left, the tunnel project is paused to move the herbalist closer to the forest for desperate foraging. Join the citizens as they adapt to these new challenges!
Episode 52: St. Maria Goretti
In this week’s episode, we explore the short but powerful life of St. Maria Goretti, a virgin martyr of the Church. Join us as we learn the lessons God wants to share with us through her inspiring story.
Factorio Update: Season 1, Episode 30 Live!
I’ve embedded up to episode 30 of Swag Plays Factorio Season 1 right here on Swagnilla Ice! I’ll be adding more next weekend, and potentially Monday or Tuesday. Just a heads-up that my work shifts (and ability to update) then are entirely dependent on good weather keeping the roads clear for our backfill trucks. I’m taking a break from embedding for today to prevent burnout, but if the road conditions aren’t good enough, I can then work to embed more videos here, so you won’t have to go look for them on YouTube.
Swag Plays Factorio S2 E49: Automating Rocket Control Units
Get ready for more Factorio action! In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, watch Swag work his magic setting up automation for rocket control units. But that’s not all—when a sulfur shortage threatens progress, he innovates by creating a new sulfur production chain, utilizing all the extra wood he’s cultivating up north. Research still happens, but the real highlight is the build!