I found a vanilla survival server called Haven SMP and it is still pretty new since it has only been around for a couple months. It is made for players who want a long term world where your builds and choices actually matter.
It sticks close to true vanilla so there are no game breaking plugins. The economy is player driven with shops and trading so it grows naturally from what players do.
There are no protected claims so it relies on people choosing peace. The rules are strict and the staff is active so griefing stealing and harassment are not allowed. Fair play is for everyone and they say there is no favoritism.
Java and Bedrock can play together and there is optional proximity voice chat. There are also a few free quality of life things like graves that hold your items for a short time after you die plus some fun commands like sit spin and hat.
They want a world with no map resets ever so joining early means you can help shape the history.
Disc Realms Semi Anarchy Reset
Disc Realms is a semi anarchy server starting a new season on February 21st at 5:00 PM EST. It is a clean slate so everyone begins fresh but your earned and bought ranks will carry over.
At launch the shop is locked for 2 weeks and the grinder is locked for 2 weeks. If you beat the Ender Dragon you can get a free Dragon slayer rank.
They say gameplay is lag free and the season is running on Minecraft 1.21.11. There may also be an optional resource pack with emojis and quality of life stuff plus other balancing changes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDopecraft 420 Heavy Modded Forge
community chill hangoutCreate contraptions funFactory building vibesOptional creative modeversion 1.20
I found a decently heavy modded Minecraft server called Dopecraft 420 and it is looking for more players. The owner goes by Chase and most people call him Coop and he seems friendly.
The server runs Forge 1.20.1 and the modpack leans hard on big mods like Warium, Valkyrien Skies, Create, Mekanism, and Biomes O Plenty plus a lot more.
Anyone can join and there is optional creative building too but it is still a work in progress and they want to improve it over time. They are also looking for people to help manage the Discord since the owner is not great at it yet.WebsiteDiscordGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPXYZ ANARCHY TRUE NO RULES CHAOS
I found XYZ Anarchy and it is a straight up anarchy server. It has no rules at all and it feels like nobody is going to step in and save you.
People can grief raid and betray whenever they want. There is no protection and nothing is safe so if you build something you better be ready to defend it.
It also says there are no resets so whatever happens stays. Join if you want real chaos and you are fine losing everything.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP1.21 Adult Chill SMP Second Wave
Closebound is a 1.21 SMP that is made for adults who want a calm place after a long day. The world keeps going even if you cannot play every night.
The server has been up for about a month and the dragon is already defeated so the rush is over. Shops are open and it feels more like the best part of a long world where you can just build and relax.
It is whitelisted and runs on Fabric with Proximity Voice included. The rules are meant to keep things simple with no griefing and no heavy land claim stuff. They are looking for a few new players to join this second wave and help shape what happens next.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRunic Engine Modded SMP No Wipes
I found a modded SMP that two sisters are building together and it feels like it is made for people who want a real community.
It uses a custom modpack called Runic Engine and it has four progression paths that connect to each other. There is mystic stuff with magic and rituals plus mechanic stuff with machines and automation. There is also adventure for exploring and combat and homestead for farming and economy.
The whole point is that nobody has to rush endgame. They want teamwork and shared projects and people helping each other. They also say it is long term and there are no wipes planned. Development is active and changes are based on feedback.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEmberfield SMP Whitelist Vanilla+ Launch
Emberfield SMP is a whitelisted Vanilla+ survival server for Java 1.21.11 and it is launching Feb 18th at 2000 UTC. It is meant to be long term and community driven so people can build and explore together.
The world is planned to last. Their rules say seasons will be at least 6 months and they will use community feedback before changing it.
It has a diamond based economy goal plus Vanilla Tweaks datapacks and Armor Poser. There is also a Timber plugin for quality of life while still keeping it feeling vanilla.
The server runs regular Minecraft events and also non Minecraft game nights. It has Discord to in game chat connected too.
The community is 16+ and focused on being friendly and creative. The rules are clear like no griefing no stealing and no toxicity. It is also built for megabuilds towns trading and shared projects with a trust based honour system.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAnarchy Server With One Rule
I found an anarchy server where people can do basically anything but there is one rule and it is no pvp hacking. The owner says they cannot really stop it they just hope people follow it.
The server has a bunch of wild stuff like a nuke and a stab thing plus flame stuff a wolf army and blindness. There is also a railgun that kind of works.
Teams are being added and the owner has a team you can join. If you join you can get a copy of their gear like maces gapples and full netherite with enchants plus a villager trading room. They said there are only a few kits so you gotta be fast.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDisc Realms Semi-Anarchy Season Launch
Disc Realms is a big semi anarchy server that has that old school feel with roots going back to 2013.
It has an active community and dedicated staff so you can get support fast when you need it.
There are weekly events that sound like a lot of action and the season release is happening now.
You can join on Java from 1.8 up to 1.21.x and Bedrock on the latest version.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGarden SMP Lives RP Worldbuilding
The Garden SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival multiplayer server that is built for worldbuilding adventure and roleplay. It uses plugins to add extra flavor while still feeling like survival.
You start with 3 lives and you only lose them through PvP. If you run out you become a ghost and the story keeps going. Players can also bring someone back using a craftable revival book.
Some vanilla stuff is turned off to help roleplay like no Elytra and no Ender chests. This makes travel and building roads and towns matter more and it pushes players to interact.
There are lots of extras like locking chests with keys and making lockpicks to break in. You can set up chest shops brew alcohols and beers and even tame any mob as a pet.
When you join you wake up above the clouds then you stick the landing and go down the Monolith to begin. You can pick a race for your character like elf halfling merfolk giant or human then you wake on the docks of Isla De Viva Eterna. From there you can sail to the mainlands and claim land or live in a town with others.
The vibe is relaxed with optional challenges and it is not pay to win. Staff and mods are active and the community is small but thriving.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP