Rob Blumenauer

Rob Blumenauer

Born	1996
Nationality	American
Other Names	Rob Bauer, RealBrick, TheTaciturn, QueenQwanza, MadAtlas, Ganymede, SteamAtlas
Occupation	Illustration Student
Years activated	2011 to Present

Rob Blumenauer also known by his many usernames including RealBrick, TheTaciturn, and QueenQwanza is one of the remaining members of the Pixelated Pickaxe server. He joined early in the Pixelated Pickaxe lifespan, avoiding the application process altogether.

Biography

Rob is currently a student at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. He is studying illustration and graphic design. He has always had an interest in Lego and Brickfilms, having been a member of BricksinMotion since 2009.

Playstyle

Rob leans heavily toward the artistic and creative aspects of the games he plays. He often favors sandbox games over others. In Minecraft, he will often vary in the styles he chooses, wavering between mid-century modern architecture and other historical architectural styles, such as Queen Anne Revival and Craftsman. His architecture is often rural and decorative, with many of the interior features serving an aesthetic purpose over a functional one.

Other Games

Alongside Minecraft, Rob also plays The Sims, Grand Theft Auto V, and Overwatch. He is also interested in playing Planet Coaster, Cities Skylines, OpenTTD, BeamNG Drive, Project Zomboid, and Rocket League. While often critical of the games he plays, he does thoroughly enjoy them. His genres of interest include racing games, puzzle games, and open-world games.

Trivia

• Rob has as of yet not been able to meet any other members of the Pixelated Pickaxe.
• Rob is the resident artist of the server, having designed the skins of multiple members.