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<blockquote>''This article refers to an older generation of the [[Tower of Terror]] series. You may be looking for [[Tower of Terror: Untold Stories]] or [[Tower of Terror: The Definitive Edition]].''</blockquote>
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'''''Tower of Terror Remastered''''' is a thrill ride created by {{user|GSK}} for Virtual Paradise. Prior to August 2016, it was located in ActiveWorlds. ''Tower of Terror'' takes place in an abandoned elevator located inside ''The Hollywood Tower Hotel'', an elaborate facade created to house the ride and its operations systems. According to the back story, riders are placed inside a seemingly ordinary hotel elevator, from which people mysteriously disappeared under the influence of a supernatural element many years prior. Since 2013, the methods used to develop the attraction are collectively referred to as the ''TX ride system''.
'''''Tower of Terror Remastered''''' was a port of the attraction from ActiveWorlds developed by {{user|GSK}}, where it existed prior to August 2016, and the thirteenth generation of the ''[[Tower of Terror]]'' series. For its move to Virtual Paradise, its lobby and show scenes were remastered in high definition to take advantage of Virtual Paradise's numerous benefits.


It has been remastered for Virtual Paradise to take advantage of the platform's numerous benefits, and opened in [[Aurora]] on January 28, 2017. The attraction can be accessed quickly by using the ''!j Tower'' chat command.
''Tower of Terror Remastered'' took place in an abandoned elevator located inside ''The Hollywood Tower Hotel'', an elaborate facade created to house the ride and its operations systems. According to the back story, riders are placed inside a seemingly ordinary hotel elevator, from which people mysteriously disappeared under the influence of a supernatural element many years prior. Since 2013, the methods used to develop the attraction are collectively referred to as the ''TX ride system''.


''Tower of Terror Remastered'' won in the ''Best Build'' category in the [[Spring Awards#2017 Spring Awards|2017 Spring Awards]].
''Tower of Terror Remastered'' won in the ''Best Build'' category in the [[Spring Awards#2017 Spring Awards|2017 Spring Awards]].
=Updates=
''Tower of Terror Remastered'' will receive regular updates that change or refine the attraction.
==Update 1: The Rectal Thermometer Battle Memorial Update==
''Tower of Terror: The Rectal Thermometer Battle Memorial Update'' was published on March 18, 2017; it includes several refinements and improvements to the attraction and one new ride track.
;Major changes in Update 1
* Introduced a brand new show scene based on [[Chafeeville]] in [[Blizzard]]. This scene deviates from the attraction's main storyline and is presented as a side effect of "entering The Twilight Zone". This show scene is presented as a separate ride track, and can be accessed from the selection screen.
* The lobby has been rebuilt using assets from [[Blizzard]].
* When a user begins the ''original'' ride track, a lightning strike will hit the front of the hotel prior to their first drop; this strike can be seen and heard by anyone in Aurora, as long as their visibility reaches the attraction.
* The loading level has been deactivated, and guests now proceed to a selection screen to select the track they wish to ride.
* Track sound is now loaded prior to ride start, so sounds are no longer delayed on first ride.
* Introduced an indicator that shows if the user's version of Virtual Paradise is out of date.
;Minor changes in Update 1
* The exterior lighting is now more distinctive.
* There are now small variations in show scenes chosen at random when the user begins the ride sequence.
* Pavement outside the attraction now matches the standard pavement in Aurora's Town Square.
==Canceled updates==
===The Trippin' Balls Update===
Development on this update began on March 25, 2017. The update's title was revealed on April 13, 2017, and it was scheduled for publishing on April 20, 2017. The update was canceled on April 19 because its headlining features hadn't reached the desired level of quality in time.
;Major changes in this update
* Introduced a brand new ride track that remixes the original track into an all-new and exhilarating "trackless" experience.
* The exterior lighting now contrasts better between the top and bottom sections.
* Some parts of the exterior now have a textured face (with normal and specular mapping) instead of solid color.
* The Hollywood Tower Hotel sign has been changed to say "The Hollyweed Tower Hotel" (until May 20, 2017).
;Minor changes in this update
* Removed the random show scene variations.
* Improved lighting spread across the attraction's exterior.
* Minor refinements to all show scenes.


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[[Category:Rides]]
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[[Category:Aurora]]

Latest revision as of 00:13, 9 April 2023

This article refers to an older generation of the Tower of Terror series. You may be looking for Tower of Terror: Untold Stories or Tower of Terror: The Definitive Edition.

Tower of Terror Remastered
TowerofTerror.jpg
Located in Aurora
Builder(s)

GSK

Status

Obsolete

Class

Entertainment

Start Date

August 2016

Completion Date

January 28, 2017

Coordinates

2x -13z

Website

N/A

VP Suite

?

Tower of Terror Remastered was a port of the attraction from ActiveWorlds developed by GSK, where it existed prior to August 2016, and the thirteenth generation of the Tower of Terror series. For its move to Virtual Paradise, its lobby and show scenes were remastered in high definition to take advantage of Virtual Paradise's numerous benefits.

Tower of Terror Remastered took place in an abandoned elevator located inside The Hollywood Tower Hotel, an elaborate facade created to house the ride and its operations systems. According to the back story, riders are placed inside a seemingly ordinary hotel elevator, from which people mysteriously disappeared under the influence of a supernatural element many years prior. Since 2013, the methods used to develop the attraction are collectively referred to as the TX ride system.

Tower of Terror Remastered won in the Best Build category in the 2017 Spring Awards.

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