michiel | 6 years ago | 23 comments | 16 likes | 3.6K views
Sma, amigopegassero, Ulli and 13 others like this!
It might be a casual trip for Bix, but it's going to be a giant leap for Bluff.
I'm proud to announce that the next BixPack will have the theme Mars!
Fly in low Mars orbit over Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyons of the solar system.
michiel, 6 years ago
The rockit is a 3D model and has been designed especially for BixPack 25. The vehicle launches and lands vertically but flies horizontally.
The flag and name are on the same texture, so they can easily be personalised.
In this screenshot you can see Arsia Mons. The height and colour maps are based on actual Mars data collected by the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) developed and launched by NASA.
michiel, 6 years ago
BixPack 25 features a terraforming scene. Watch Mars warming up and see oceans and rivers appear!
On the left you can see Valles Marineris filled with water.
michiel, 6 years ago
ETA launch date?
Do you put a countdown timer on the site?
Can't wait to flight thru the Valles Marineris.
komies, 6 years ago
Wow this is splendid.... Very nice....
Now, may I suggest Saturn and the Cassini/Huygens for Bix Pack 26... PLEASE!!
Sarge
SMSgtRod, 6 years ago
Great Michiel:?
Ground Control to Major Michiel (ten, nine, eight, seven, six)
Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three)
Check ignition and may BIx pack 26 launch soon (two,one, launch)?
Filip, 6 years ago
Thank you all!
We're working very hard to have all systems go for launch before the end of next week.
As always we'll keep you informed in this community and by e-mail:
michiel, 6 years ago
Thank you!
LostBoyz, the template starting at 1:28 is inspired by your style: greyscales with red detail!
michiel, 6 years ago
Take my money! Love the more realistic style of this pack. And I cannot resist the space theme, you know.
Thor5ten, 6 years ago
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Michiel den Outer is the founder and lead coder of Outerspace Software. He lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
If he isn't busy improving BluffTitler, he is playing the piano or rides the Dutch dikes on his bikes.
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