Hello everyone,

I’ve been reflecting a lot, and I feel it’s finally time to create something that goes beyond Dragon Shield as just a Minecraft server. One of my biggest dreams when starting Dragon Shield was to build a space that spreads knowledge, kindness, and health for people of all ages.

Starting now, I’ll be hosting weekly community events (unless exams keep me buried ). Each week we’ll explore a new topic where I’ll share lessons and insights I’ve picked up throughout my life. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions, start conversations, and share your own experiences.

Every single one of us has something unique and valuable to contribute, and that’s what makes our community so special. These gatherings are meant to be a place where we learn together, support one another, and grow as individuals and as a community.

This Week’s Topic

Physical Health – one of the most important foundations for living well and feeling our best.

When and where? On our discord Saturday 20:00 GMT+1:00

Owlbear Update!

Hey guys! Exams are killing me but I’ll soon be rolling out multiple updates that I had started earlier and am now wrapping up. This is the first of many!

️ What This Update Brought

After spending hours watching players go through the tutorial and reading your feedback, I’ve made some major changes to improve the experience:

• Tutorial Tips – You’ll now see helpful tips as you do quests, making progression smoother.

• Sound Overhaul – Reworked enemy sounds to feel more immersive and satisfying.

• Boss Fight Improvements – The tutorial boss is now more fun, more accessible, and better designed overall.

I also noticed a common drop-off point — many of you quit toward the end of the Pre-Ignis questline because finding debris or silver golems took too long. Totally understandable. Life is busy, and fun shouldn’t feel like a chore. That’s a core design philosophy I’ll be using for all future updates.

The Owlbear Has Arrived!

A brand new quest from Funner tasks you with slaying the Owlbear, a fearsome new mini-boss!

Rewards:

• Access to Ignis Silver for upgrading your armor

• A good chunk of coins for your journey

• A high-quality boss fight with polished animations and multiple attacks

Mini Pet Update

• Pets now work properly in both Spawn and Aten

• Fixed all the known bugs involving pet systems

• More pet-focused content is coming — everyone loves cuties, and trust me, you’ll be getting more of them soon!

Bonus: Players with PRINCE rank or above who defeat the Owlbear will receive an exclusive Owlbear pet!
It’s tiny, ferocious, and absolutely adorable

Next Up: Skills Update

(Not the Skill Tree Update — important distinction!)

Thanks for all the support! More updates are on the way once I survive these exams. Stay tuned!

Exciting Announcement Time!

I’ve got another one for you tonight (thank you Socks for the first one ever ).

We are officially dropping DragonShield Merch!
I wanted our players to be able to support us while also having something physical to enjoy :))

Shirts

• Printed on Bella+Canvas (super soft, durable, and ethically made).

• These are premium blanks you’ll actually want to wear.

• Hold up well, don’t shrink easily, and feel just as good as retail quality tees.

Hoodies

• Printed on the classic Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend.

• Thick, comfy, and the go-to for merch.

• Balances durability + comfort — perfect for gaming nights or everyday wear.

How it all works (Full Transparency)

As always, I like to keep things transparent and educational:

• We’re using Etsy + Printify right now (print on demand).

• Etsy fees are $6–10 per item, so our profit margins are:

  • ~$6 per shirt

  • ~$19 per hoodie

• Print-on-demand = no warehouse storage costs + faster setup.

• Downside = higher prices + smaller margins.

• Long-term plan = order in bulk, which lowers prices and makes merch more accessible.

If you ever want to start merch yourself, this is a solid way to begin — just make sure you choose actual quality printing and not cheap firms.

️ Future Plans

If this takes off more, I’ve got two possible paths:

1. Custom Store – I’m learning PHP so I can build a proper store module for our site (~3 months ETA).

2. Shopify – Simplifies a lot, but costs $29/month, so we’d need consistent sales first.

Final Note

If you grab a shirt or hoodie, you’re not only repping DragonShield with legit quality merch, but also helping us grow this project further

Shop Now: DragonShieldMC on Etsy

Haven’t logged into Dragon Shield in a long time?
If it’s been a month or more since your last visit, we’ve got some special rewards waiting for you!

Simply open a ticket and provide your in-game username to claim your goodies.

Rewards include:

• 10,000 Claim Blocks

• 50,000 Dragon Coins

• Exclusive “Welcome Back” Artifact
  
  
  
  

Don’t miss your chance — jump back in and enjoy your rewards!