So this server is called Broomstix and it is an SMP that also lets you be creative with builds. It runs the newest version and it works for both Java and Bedrock so you can play with friends even if they are on different devices.
The difficulty is set to hard so mobs actually hurt and you kind of have to try if you want to survive. There are custom enchantments that make gear feel special and you can even put a lead on mobs so they teleport with you which is super helpful.
On Sundays you get free fly in the overworld so it is way easier to explore and build cool stuff. The server has land claiming using ProtectionStones so people cannot just grief your base. There is no grief allowed and the main PvP arena has keep inventory so you can fight without losing everything.
There is a bartering style economy with server shops and a public market plus some tutorial warps to help new players figure stuff out. You can use random teleport in the overworld to find new spots and there are commands like homes sethome tpa and private messaging to move around and talk quickly.
The staff seem really responsive and they even offer homework help on their Discord which is kind of funny but also nice if you are stuck on something. The server also links Minecraft chat with Discord so you can still hang out with the community even when you are not in game.
Broomstix SMP Creative Crossplay Survival
Fresh Arctic SMP Towny Factions
ArcticMC is a new SMP survival server that mixes Towny and factions so you can build a town or grab land and make alliances or start beef.
PVP matters here and they try to keep it fair with an honor system that is explained in their rules. It feels more calm than most faction places and people are just trying to play without nonstop chaos.
It also has McMMO skills so you level up stuff like mining and combat as you play and unlock abilities. There are custom items too like furniture and it is entity based so they plan limits to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks big and realistic with mountains and valleys and lots of spots to build and explore.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGlowSMP Vanilla Plus Survival Grind
GlowSMP is a newly released Vanilla plus SMP that runs on 1.21 to 1.21.10 and it supports both Java and Bedrock. The vibe is build grind or just chill with other players and try to grow a real community.
Claims are on so you do not have to stress about griefing. The server adds a bunch of quality of life stuff like voice chat and messages better harvesting chest sorting a gradient tool graves and an online map.
There is also a fishing system with lots of new fish you can catch and sell plus tracking and a leaderboard for the top fisherman. You can find 11 special enchantment books that help with building or gathering like breaking a whole tree at once and haste for mining.
Jobs are set up so you do not pick only a few. You earn experience and money from most actions and there is a clean leaderboard to show who does what the most. There is even a centralized storage network where you can make a terminal in your base and connect chests to search and store items easier.
It is fully free to play and everything stays obtainable for everyone. There are vote ranks and a shop if you do not want the hassle but it is not required.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGrowing SMP With Big Community Builds
I found an SMP that just expanded the world size from 6000 by 6000 to 9000 by 9000. There is a server wide medieval castle event happening right now so it feels like everyone has something to work on together.
It is not pure vanilla. It has player jobs plus a shop and economy. There are player warps and player chest shops so trading and traveling is a big part of the server.
They also built a brand new spawn and switched server locations. Bedrock players can join too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOvergrowth RPG SMP With Magic And Dungeons
Overgrowth MC is a semi vanilla SMP that feels like an RPG. There are tons of new items and custom mobs to find. You can get stronger with custom weapons and armor and then take on dangerous creatures and dungeon bosses.
If you want a calmer life you can focus on building and live in peace with Towny protection. If you want fights there is PvP with duels and also wars and more.
It also has skills like tree feller and fast mining. You can pick classes and races and learn magic and spells. There is a brewery chest shops roleplay crossplay and custom textures.
You can join on Java and Bedrock. Versions are 1.21.7 to 1.21.11 plus recent Bedrock updates.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAtlasMC Towny Geopolitics Launching March 28
AtlasMC is a Towny geopolitical server that is all about nations politics and big conflicts. People team up build their nation and try to become a major power.
It uses custom plugins and a Towny Geopolitica setup where you can make vassals claim titles and work your way up to Great Power status.
The full release is set for March 28 and it runs on Java 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP