Is there a “GM Island” in ESO?

Vaoh

In WoW, “GM Island” referred to a secret place where Gamemasters would park their characters. Players aren’t ever supposed to make it there. I have spent a ton of time escaping and going out of map in basically every zone but have yet to come across anything like this. Btw, I’m not referring to any unused assets that are often found outside of zones - GM Island is legit a hidden, out of map location that looks unique.

Oh and there’s a small catch..... you’ll probably get permanently banned if you make it there and are seen by GMs. That’s how it apparently worked in WoW lol.

Milvan

starkerealm

Uh... what?

Vaoh

starkerealm wrote: »

Uh... what?

It was a pretty simple question there’s like nothing interesting on this forum rn. Every other thread is a complaint to ZOS or nerf thread. Was hoping this would be more interesting or possibly help me find the place.

DieAlteHexe

I haven't tried. In DAoC (blast Sprint) I played with one of the worst connections ever and I often would disco and my char would hare off into the distance. One of those times, I apparently ended up in DAoC's equivalent and a GM sternly took me to task about it. I was very confused as upon logging back on, I had an irate GM shouting at me. Finally convinced them it was not intentional and I got off with a "we'd best not see this happen again" sort of thing.

Since then, I don't try to find such areas.

Vaoh

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

I haven't tried. In DAoC (blast Sprint) I played with one of the worst connections ever and I often would disco and my char would hare off into the distance. One of those times, I apparently ended up in DAoC's equivalent and a GM sternly took me to task about it. I was very confused as upon logging back on, I had an irate GM shouting at me. Finally convinced them it was not intentional and I got off with a "we'd best not see this happen again" sort of thing.

Since then, I don't try to find such areas.

That’s pretty serious lol. I still want to try though. It’s just unclear which zone to go to or if it’s even possible to reach one of those places.

Reverb

I suspect the devs and GMs can and do get into the locked buildings all over the map.

Tyrion87

There is a place across the sea where you can see a building similar to WGT or Lightless Oubliette in Coldharbour. Don't remember from where exactly I saw this but I'm pretty sure it was seen somewhere from DC territory.

So... maybe there?

Vaoh

Tyrion87 wrote: »

There is a place across the sea where you can see a building similar to WGT or Lightless Oubliette in Coldharbour. Don't remember from where exactly I saw this but I'm pretty sure it was seen somewhere from DC territory.

So... maybe there?

Ahh that place is Direnni Tower. It’s not the GM place though unfortunately. Here’s a pic I found online of what it looks like up close.



They basically put the model of WGT on that island lol

KingYogi415

You might be under the naive impression ZOS actually pays people to monitor things in game.

They only think forums deserve constant attention; but ignore their real IP completely.

DieAlteHexe

Vaoh wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

I haven't tried. In DAoC (blast Sprint) I played with one of the worst connections ever and I often would disco and my char would hare off into the distance. One of those times, I apparently ended up in DAoC's equivalent and a GM sternly took me to task about it. I was very confused as upon logging back on, I had an irate GM shouting at me. Finally convinced them it was not intentional and I got off with a "we'd best not see this happen again" sort of thing.

Since then, I don't try to find such areas.

That’s pretty serious lol. I still want to try though. It’s just unclear which zone to go to or if it’s even possible to reach one of those places.

No idea...tried Google?

I wouldn't muck with it but hey, if you don't mind potential consequences, it could be a fun "quest".

Vaoh

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Vaoh wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

I haven't tried. In DAoC (blast Sprint) I played with one of the worst connections ever and I often would disco and my char would hare off into the distance. One of those times, I apparently ended up in DAoC's equivalent and a GM sternly took me to task about it. I was very confused as upon logging back on, I had an irate GM shouting at me. Finally convinced them it was not intentional and I got off with a "we'd best not see this happen again" sort of thing.

Since then, I don't try to find such areas.

That’s pretty serious lol. I still want to try though. It’s just unclear which zone to go to or if it’s even possible to reach one of those places.

No idea...tried Google?

I wouldn't muck with it but hey, if you don't mind potential consequences, it could be a fun "quest".

Yeah I tried looking it up many times, but the only vid even mentioning it is a vid by Sharmony. He finds an interesting island out of the map of Cyrodiil but it’s no GM island..... so nothing so far

I don’t mind the consequences of finding a place like that. Also if I’m successful I bet I could talk to them and get unbanned. People have gotten unbanned for much worse and my account has always been in good standing.

DieAlteHexe

Vaoh wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Vaoh wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

I haven't tried. In DAoC (blast Sprint) I played with one of the worst connections ever and I often would disco and my char would hare off into the distance. One of those times, I apparently ended up in DAoC's equivalent and a GM sternly took me to task about it. I was very confused as upon logging back on, I had an irate GM shouting at me. Finally convinced them it was not intentional and I got off with a "we'd best not see this happen again" sort of thing.

Since then, I don't try to find such areas.

That’s pretty serious lol. I still want to try though. It’s just unclear which zone to go to or if it’s even possible to reach one of those places.

No idea...tried Google?

I wouldn't muck with it but hey, if you don't mind potential consequences, it could be a fun "quest".

Yeah I tried looking it up many times, but the only vid even mentioning it is a vid by Sharmony. He finds an interesting island out of the map of Cyrodiil but it’s no GM island..... so nothing so far

I don’t mind the consequences of finding a place like that. Also if I’m successful I bet I could talk to them and get unbanned. People have gotten unbanned for much worse and my account has always been in good standing.

Well, good luck to you then. I'm not brave enough to run that risk although I do very much love to explore.

FloppyTouch

Is this like the island of misfit toys?

Vaoh

FloppyTouch wrote: »

Is this like the island of misfit toys?

Ugh... yes. Yes it is.

Azurya

well yeah, the direnni tower on balfiera island could be such a hideout

in the early days of the game reachable by all

nowadays impossible due to hords of sglaughterfish

GreenhaloX

Vaoh wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Uh... what?

It was a pretty simple question there’s like nothing interesting on this forum rn. Every other thread is a complaint to ZOS or nerf thread. Was hoping this would be more interesting or possibly help me find the place.

My man.. it appears, with this thread, you are probably or seemingly have become as bored with ESO as I am; or perhaps, you just have a lot of time on your hands. Ha ha

Verbal_Earthworm

it is probably high in the air, a floating island, look up...

Vaoh

GreenhaloX wrote: »

Vaoh wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Uh... what?

It was a pretty simple question there’s like nothing interesting on this forum rn. Every other thread is a complaint to ZOS or nerf thread. Was hoping this would be more interesting or possibly help me find the place.

My man.. it appears, with this thread, you are probably or seemingly have become as bored with ESO as I am; or perhaps, you just have a lot of time on your hands. Ha ha

Plenty of time on my hands rn. Purposely have to stay awake tonight for reasons. I planned to play ESO to pass time but apparently we’re having a maintenance tonight on PS4 NA despite the maintenance we had yesterday.

Azurya

here some lore

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Direnni_Tower

Qbiken

Azurya wrote: »

well yeah, the direnni tower on balfiera island could be such a hideout

in the early days of the game reachable by all

nowadays impossible due to hords of sglaughterfish

Still possible to reach Drienny tower

Tried to get to Solsteim the other week, was very disappointed when finding out that there´s no "island" at the point where Solsteim would be. Summerset island on the other hand seems to be in development by ZOS. Unless it´s against the forumrules I can post some picture in this thread when I get home.

SantieClaws

The existence or otherwise of such Masters of Tamriel has been much discussed.

If they do indeed exist then it is not beyond reason that they have a secret hideout somewhere.

It is probably only a basement with a couple of kegs of musty ale though rather than an entire island.

After all it is quite hard to hide an island yes.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Vaoh

Qbiken wrote: »

Azurya wrote: »

well yeah, the direnni tower on balfiera island could be such a hideout

in the early days of the game reachable by all

nowadays impossible due to hords of sglaughterfish

Still possible to reach Drienny tower

Tried to get to Solsteim the other week, was very disappointed when finding out that there´s no "island" at the point where Solsteim would be. Summerset island on the other hand seems to be in development by ZOS. Unless it´s against the forumrules I can post some picture in this thread when I get home.

Did you manage to make it to the Summerset Isles?

We know it’ll be a future zone/chapter based on teasers in CWC.

altemriel

SantieClaws wrote: »

The existence or otherwise of such Masters of Tamriel has been much discussed.

If they do indeed exist then it is not beyond reason that they have a secret hideout somewhere.

It is probably only a basement with a couple of kegs of musty ale though rather than an entire island.

After all it is quite hard to hide an island yes.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Khajiit was thinking, that maybe the gamemasters drank so much mead in that basement, that they lost the key and are now locked inside without any clue how to get out. Maybe that is why the it takes so long to catch all the bugs that are now freely roaming around Tamriel.

Maybe we should find this basement and free them!

With hope for finding it soon
Maoimii the fluffy

Vaoh

altemriel wrote: »

SantieClaws wrote: »

The existence or otherwise of such Masters of Tamriel has been much discussed.

If they do indeed exist then it is not beyond reason that they have a secret hideout somewhere.

It is probably only a basement with a couple of kegs of musty ale though rather than an entire island.

After all it is quite hard to hide an island yes.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Khajiit was thinking, that maybe the gamemasters drank so much mead in that basement, that they lost the key and are now locked inside without any clue how to get out. Maybe that is why the it takes so long to catch all the bugs that are now freely roaming around Tamriel.

Maybe we should find this basement and free them!

With hope for finding it soon
Maoimii the fluffy

Yes! I agree. That is going to be the reasoning for my visit if I ever make it there

Vaoh

I’m sure the GMs and their hideout don’t often get visitors.... mind giving me a tip on where I could start looking? @ZOS_GinaBruno

Malamar1229

GM Island is the cafeteria over at Zenimax Studios.

Malmai

It is near Bali and its build with our money.

Knootewoot

Vaoh wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Uh... what?

It was a pretty simple question there’s like nothing interesting on this forum rn. Every other thread is a complaint to ZOS or nerf thread. Was hoping this would be more interesting or possibly help me find the place.

I have tried swimming to many island surrounded by slaughterfish. In the northern part of Morrowind some islands appear close. So far I haven't been able to reach them. I tried a big supply of healing potions while having mutagen up and I was almost there. But the further away the more the slaughterfish do damage it seems.

Also on other maps I have tried.

What I really liked about SWTOR was the VIP area with the CE-vendor. You could buy a very expensive ring to get there, or if you had CE edition you already had the ring. Nothin was special about the VIP area but it was kinda cool I could go there while others could not and wondered what was there in the beginning of the game.

would be cool if there was a real house of earthly delight only people with a CE could enter.

Runs

They hang out at the Cloud Ruler Temple dolmen.

Actually I'm not sure they even need a place. It seems the only time we get GMs in game is after a huge series of bot complaints and even then they seem to only appear on the weekends. Likely one or two employees loyal to the players doing it on their free, personal, time.

Rouven

So if I tell you I get perma...

[silenced for attempting to disclose island secrets]