I found this server called Anarchy Network and it is a semi anarchy world that feels really close to vanilla. It started on October 11th 2024 and it runs all the time so you can join whenever.
The server lets you play pure survival with almost no rules. Griefing is allowed and pvp is allowed so you always have to watch your back. There are no map resets so whatever you build can stay there as long as the world exists.
You can join on Java from version 1.7.2 up to 1.21.10 but they say that 1.21.10 is the best so things do not break. The world border is huge at two million blocks so there is a lot of land to explore and hide in.
There are almost no commands. There is no teleporting and no pay to win shop. The only non vanilla thing you can do is use spawn so people that went really far out do not get stuck alone forever. They also let you use the nether roof and they removed phantoms and only half the players need to sleep to skip night.
The rules are pretty simple. You cannot use exploits or dupes. You cannot make lag machines or spam and you are not allowed to harass people or use racial slurs in chat. Other than that the server really just lets players do what they want.
Anarchy Network Semi-Anarchy Survival
Crossplay Semi Vanilla Community Survival
This is a friendly survival server where people play a mostly vanilla style world and just have fun together.
It is cross play so Java and Bedrock players can both join. The server stays on the latest Java version and it also lets older clients connect.
There are only a few quality of life plugins like proximity chat and vein miner plus McMMO. The staff team is active so griefing is almost not a thing. It feels like a solid long lasting place with a good community and they want more nice positive players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat
This is a community centered survival server that feels like a Hermitcraft style SMP. It is made by the players and the choices come from the community with requests and polls.
The server tries to stay close to vanilla but still adds some fun and useful stuff. There is a diamond based economy with a shopping district. You will also see public builds and bigger projects.
Most people use proximity chat so it feels way more social. There are homes and some cosmetic and quality of life plugins too. The server is whitelisted and it is 18+ only.
You can usually find around 5 to 20 people online during the day and there are lots of regular players. If you want friends there are groups that are looking for new members.
It runs on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it is Java only.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Custom Terrain SMP Launch
I found a brand new SMP that started today and it has custom terrain that looks really cool.
There are around 15 players right now and they want more people to join. The server feels active and pretty chill so far.
It uses plugins like Brewery and Simple Voice Chat so talking in game is easier and hanging out feels more fun.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMoshPit SMP Season 1 Survival Chaos
active owner devgrief friendly survivalhardcore survival vibesno protection gameplayPerformance tuned server
MoshPit SMP is a survival server starting Season 1 this weekend. It is made for people who want a fresh world that feels fun and not broken.
There are no land claims so you build at your own risk and raiding can happen. The economy is run by players with an auction house and a sell command. There is also a duel system that is meant to feel risky but worth it.
It has custom enchants that are balanced so it adds depth but does not get silly. The world is custom with new terrain and structures that still fit the vanilla vibe.
It supports cross play for Java Bedrock and cracked. The server is tuned for performance so low end and high end devices can handle it.
There is PvE stuff too with more to explore and challenges that get harder as you go. The owner is active and changes things based on what players say.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5tarRock Medieval Geopolitics Semi Vanilla
I found a small geopolitics style Minecraft server called 5tarRock and it is semi vanilla on Java.
It has a medieval times vibe and it uses a bunch of in house made plugins to help it feel like that.
The server also has a huge detailed custom map that tries to be realistic like a planets geography.
The owner is redoing the server right now and they want a more active community instead of a big older playerbase.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP