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TheDuckCow (theduckcow.com) is the personal hub of Patrick W. Crawford, known online as TheDuckCow — an animator and programmer who publishes Blender 3D tutorials, distributes the MCprep Minecraft add-on, shares free content, and posts game development projects and devlogs. It's a useful stop if you want to learn Blender, animate Minecraft scenes, or follow an independent developer's work.
Who runs it and what it covers
The site is operated by Patrick W. Crawford under the "Moo-Ack! Productions" banner. Its stated focus is animation and coding, and the content falls into a few recurring areas:
- Blender 3D tutorials — instructional material for the Blender 3D suite.
- MCprep — a Minecraft add-on for Blender that the site distributes.
- Free content — downloadable assets and resources.
- Game development — project logs and showcases from Crawford's own gamedev work.
What you'll actually find on the site
Beyond tutorials and the add-on, the site functions partly as a devlog. Recent posts illustrate the range:
| Post | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Paper games win hearts – GDKO 2024 | Cute paper games made in Godot getting praise during a multi-round gamejam; notes that updates are coming soon |
| Escher Port: Impossible Staircase game | A game project inspired by Escher-style impossible geometry |
| Winner: MCprep Version Artwork Contest | Results of an artwork contest tied to an MCprep version |
| MCprep Version Artwork Contest | The contest announcement itself |
| DuckCowDrive – Driving game prototype ready! | A driving game prototype |
The GDKO post also explains context for newcomers: GDKO stands for the Gamedev Knockout, a gamejam hosted by Xanderwood. Posts are dated and include social sharing options.
Who it's for
- Blender learners who want tutorials from a working animator.
- Minecraft animators looking for the MCprep add-on and related resources.
- Aspiring or hobbyist game developers interested in following project logs, gamejam entries, and prototypes built in engines like Godot.
How to use the site
- Start with the tutorials section if your goal is learning Blender.
- Go to the MCprep pages if you specifically want the Minecraft add-on.
- Browse the blog/devlog posts if you're interested in game development write-ups and project showcases.
Because the site mixes tutorials, downloads, and personal project posts, the fastest approach is to decide which of those three you want first, then navigate directly to that area rather than reading chronologically.