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A New Milestone to Reach for Paid Members

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My loyal subjects,

I am excited to announce a new milestone for the kingdom! I’ve established a new goal tied to our paid membership count that, once unlocked, will benefit all members—as long as we maintain the minimum number.

If we reach 25 paid members who remain citizens of the kingdom for at least a month, I will set up a dedicated, peaceful role-play Minecraft server for all Knight and Duke members and staff to enjoy alongside me! This will come complete with a custom modpack specifically designed for this server.

Why have I set this specific milestone of twenty-five paid members? A server, especially one designed to host at least twenty-six people (members plus staff), is not cheap to run. Achieving this level of dedicated support will guarantee that the server does not drain my pocketbooks and ensures it can be consistently run, maintained, and upgraded in the future as required.

When I say peaceful role-play, I mean server members will not have to contend with hostile mobs. Your membership tier will also help determine your role within the kingdom, but rest assured, everyone will have equal opportunities and a great experience. Critically, there will be no pay-to-win features, and we will not use loot boxes. Instead, we’ll use Lootr chests instead of the standard Minecraft chests in generated structures, ensuring everyone who discovers them gets their own unique, guaranteed loot. The complete server rules will be clearly set and posted in a new, dedicated Discord channel so everyone knows exactly what is expected.

This milestone represents the future of Swagnilla Ice and is completely within our grasp! Every single paid membership is a vital step toward bringing this custom Minecraft server to life. If you are currently a Peasant member, consider upgrading to the Knight tier for only $5 a month, or the Duke tier if you want access to the private beta testing channel. Let’s work together to gain those first 25 members and unlock this exciting new world for the kingdom!

Your king,
Swagnilla Ice (Nathan Pinno)

Levelling Up My Hobbies (and My Content!)

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Hi everyone,

I’m getting ready for the weekend and thinking about something that’s a big part of my life: my hobbies. From reading a good book to making art, these are the things that recharge me and spark a lot of the creativity you see in my content.

You might know that a lot of my time goes into Creative Engineering and A Few Moments with God. But what you might not see as often are the moments in between—the ones where I’m just enjoying a passion project. For me, these are things like getting lost in a good book, writing new ideas down, or getting my hands dirty with some pottery. I’ve also been getting back into playing some old favourites, like modded Minecraft and Factorio on my PC, and even dusting off some classic Wii or GameCube games using the Dolphin Emulator for the latter. These aren’t just ways to pass the time; they’re ways for me to learn and experiment. Reading, for example, has taught me a lot about storytelling, which has been super helpful for my own video series. Gaming has helped me see things from new perspectives and has trained my eye to notice small details that can make a big difference.

I often think about how cool it would be to share more of these things with you. Imagine a series of posts about the new pots I’m making or a deep dive into the latest mods I’m playing with. Right now, it’s a challenge to find the time and resources to do that justice. That’s where you come in.

Your support through Swagnilla Ice helps me turn these small passion projects into something more. It helps me invest in things like art supplies or new equipment. More importantly, it gives me the freedom to dedicate more of my time to these creative outlets. By becoming a member, you’re not just supporting a blog; you’re helping me grow as a creator and bring even better content to you.

So, if you enjoy what I do and you’re excited about the idea of seeing more, please consider joining one of our membership tiers. Even the Peasant membership is a great way to show your support, or if you want full access, the Squire tier is a fantastic option. The more paid members we have, the more time I can dedicate to hosting events on the Discord server. For example, once we hit five paid members, I’ll host a bi-weekly voice chat, with each session focusing on a different topic. At ten paid members, I’ll start a weekly live stream on Discord. And if we can hit fifty paid members, I’ll host a monthly community gaming night with games like Jackbox and Golf with Your Friends. I’m certain that I can also continue to find ways to provide even more content for higher numbers, so please consider becoming a Squire or higher today!

Thank you for being here and for helping me make all of this possible.

Talk soon,
Nathan Pinno (aka Swagnilla Ice)

Signs, Blocks, and You: The Update

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Join me in this quick video as I walk you through how the signs and blocks work for my paid supporters on the community website and Patreon. By supporting me today, you’ll not only gain access to exclusive features but also see your sign featured in the next Minecraft episode! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the action. Support now and let’s build something amazing together!