CartCraft: Smooth & Wobble-Free!

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Yo, listen up gamers! If you’re tired of those janky, wobbly grocery cart servers, then you gotta check out this epic Minecraft server! We got carts smoother than a baby’s bottom, I’m talkin’ next level smoothness that’ll make you question reality.

Join us and embark on a wild adventure where you’ll ride grocery carts through mystical lands, battling evil mobs and collecting epic loot. But watch out, because there’s a rumor that the carts are actually sentient and have a mind of their own. Who knows what kind of mischief they’ll get up to!

And if that’s not enough to convince you, rumor has it that there’s a secret underground society of grocery cart enthusiasts who worship the almighty shopping trolley. Join us and uncover the mysteries of the cart cult, and maybe even become their chosen one.

So what are you waiting for? Join our server now and experience the thrill of grocery cart madness like never before! Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	107/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	19	Forbidden Tomes Read:	3
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Wailing Winds Heard:	4
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1	Dark Rituals Completed:	8
Haunted Forests Traversed:	5	Omnipotent Charms Created:	3
Farms Harvested:	704	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3

Random Fact: Adorable Lore: A player found a secret door that leads to a world of stuffed animals—it’s a cuddly paradise.

Pixel Pals Minecraft Server

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Are you tired of boring old Minecraft servers where the only excitement is finding diamonds? Well, look no further because our server is like the wild west of Minecraft!

Join us and embark on epic quests to defeat the evil Ender Dragon who has a secret love affair with a Creeper. Witness epic battles between players riding on giant chickens armed with diamond swords.

But that’s not all! Our server has exclusive access to the secret underground city of the Villagers, where you can trade emeralds for enchanted items and gossip about the latest drama in the Nether realm.

So why settle for a boring timeline where the steam Deck 2 is just a cheap Android toy when you can join our server and experience a world of endless possibilities and outrageous adventures!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Phantom Knights Defeated:	7	Magic Items Found:	5081
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	8	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	18
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	1	Fairy Circles Danced In:	6
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	11	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3

Random Fact: Sweet Fact: Someone enchanted their pen to write love letters on its own—it’s been sending notes to all the nearby villagers.

my shit ain’t parallel Minecraft SMP

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Welcome to the most chaotic Minecraft SMP you’ll ever encounter! Our server is so wild that even the blocks can’t stay in line, they’re all over the place like a bunch of drunk villagers on a Saturday night.

Join us if you want to experience the thrill of trying to build a house with walls that are more crooked than a witch’s nose. And don’t even get me started on the mobs – they’re so confused by the wonky terrain that they end up walking in circles like lost sheep.

But hey, if you’re looking for a challenge and a good laugh, then this is the place for you. Just be prepared to have your mind blown by the sheer absurdity of it all. So come on in, grab your pickaxe, and let’s get this party started!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	109/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Soul Contracts Signed:	2	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	1
Love Letters Sent:	20	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	44	Dimension Hops:	8
Epic Weapons Forged:	4	Meteorites Collected:	1
Emeralds Found:	4718	Endless Mazes Solved:	2

Random Fact: Did You Hear? A player once brewed a potion that made their pet bunny fly—it’s now the most popular bunny in the skies.

GoneCountryNoTellAITA

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Are you tired of real-life drama and heartbreak? Come join our Minecraft server, where the only thing you’ll be confessing your love to is your diamond sword! Leave behind the woes of unrequited love and join us for some pixelated fun!

Join us on our server and escape to a virtual Singapore, where you can explore our amazing zoo, ride roller coasters at our very own Minecraft Universal Studios, and shop till you drop (in-game currency, of course). And the best part? Our server is only a two-hour flight away…in your imagination!

Don’t worry about the cost of joining our server, because our admins are cardiothoracic surgeons in real life (totally legit, we swear). They’ll cover all your expenses, and if you feel guilty, you can always tutor their son in English as a second language. It’s a win-win!

So say goodbye to real-life drama and hello to a world where the only thing you’ll be inconsiderate to is that creeper sneaking up behind you. Join our server now and let the adventures begin!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	105/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	5	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	2	Potions Brewed:	39
Chaos Gates Opened:	1	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	1
Epic Weapons Forged:	6	Dark Rituals Completed:	2
Crops Grown:	7226	Celestial Beings Befriended:	0

Random Fact: Insider Fact: Invisible pathways are rumored to lead straight to the end of the rainbow, where a pot of gold awaits.

FlatEarthBeliever – Minecraft SMP

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Welcome to our Minecraft SMP where we believe in the ultimate truth – the earth is flat! Join us as we embark on epic adventures to prove to the world that we’re not just building blocks in a cube, but actually living on a giant pancake floating in space.

But that’s not all! Our server is also home to a secret society of llamas who control the economy with their woolly wisdom. Will you be able to earn their trust and become the llama whisperer of the server?

And if that’s not enough to pique your interest, we also have a legendary treasure hidden deep within the mines – rumored to be guarded by a pack of dancing creepers who only speak in riddles. Can you solve their puzzles and claim the loot for yourself?

So if you’re ready to join a Minecraft SMP like no other, where conspiracy theories and chaos reign supreme, then come on down and see if you have what it takes to survive in our wacky world of flat earth adventures!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Eerie Music Discs Played:	2
Void Armor Forged:	29	Divine Spears Created:	22
Magic Crystals Found:	14	Secret Libraries Discovered:	1
Evil Lairs Raided:	7	Spectral Entities Defeated:	2
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2

Random Fact: Insider Scoop: Whispering shadows are known to hum lullabies when no one’s listening.

MineTunes98: Digging up the Hits!

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Are you tired of listening to the same old tunes on repeat while mining for diamonds in Minecraft? Well, look no further because our server has the most epic playlist of classic songs from 20 years ago that will have you grooving as you build your virtual empire.

From Britney Spears’ iconic hit “Oops!… I Did It Again” to Eminem’s legendary track “The Real Slim Shady,” our server will transport you back to the glory days of the early 2000s. And if you join now, you’ll even get exclusive access to a secret underground disco party where you can dance the night away with your fellow blockheads.

So why waste your time on boring servers when you can join us and jam out to the greatest hits of yesteryear? Trust us, once you hear the sweet sounds of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” echoing through your virtual world, you’ll never want to leave. Join now and let the nostalgia flow!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	101/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
World-Altering Spells Cast:	1	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	23
Cursed Villages Purged:	2	Divine Spears Created:	25
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Phantom Rings Equipped:	19	Lunar Scepters Activated:	8
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	13

Random Fact: Whimsical Fact: A player built a house entirely out of enchanted marshmallows—soft, sweet, and always smells like vanilla.

Welcome to Myrdia, where we pretend to be architects in Minecraft instead of actually building our real-life kingdoms!

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Welcome to Aurelia Minecraft Server

Features
Towny
MCMMO
Enhanced World Generation

Whether you seek to build towns, hone your skills, or explore unique worlds, Aurelia offers a diverse and immersive experience for players.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What is Towny?	Towny allows players to create and manage their own towns, form alliances, and build thriving communities.
What is MCMMO?	MCMMO is a plugin that adds RPG elements to Minecraft, allowing players to level up skills and unlock special abilities.
What is Enhanced World Generation?	Aurelia features a customized world with stunning landscapes, hidden biomes, and unique structures for players to explore.
Is Aurelia suitable for all types of players?	Yes, Aurelia caters to builders, warriors, and explorers, providing a rich and immersive experience for every player.
How can I join Aurelia?	Simply connect to the Aurelia Minecraft server and become part of a welcoming community where your contributions matter.

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	107/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	25	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	3
Potions Brewed:	133	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	1	Shadow Realms Conquered:	2
Battle Standards Raised:	8	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1
Phantom Horses Ridden:	4	Celestial Crowns Worn:	1

Random Fact: Did you hear? Living statues can be befriended with a simple riddle—just hope they don’t ask you for one in return!

War Projector Minecraft Server

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Hey there, fellow Minecrafters! Are you tired of boring old servers with the same old quests and challenges? Well, look no further because our server is like no other!

Join us and experience the thrill of dodging war projectors and red lights of severe vengeance in Tehran! Our server is so intense, even Iran is getting in on the action! Who knew Minecraft could be so geopolitically charged?

But wait, there’s more! We also have red flags and rings of power for you to collect and use in your epic battles. Will you be able to handle the strategic implications of all this chaos? Join now and find out!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	96/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	18	Phantom Knights Defeated:	7
Secret Libraries Discovered:	1	Gods Slained:	1
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	4	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	39
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4

Random Fact: Fun Fact: Drinking witch’s brew in the middle of a storm can sometimes summon a giant frog—totally unplanned!

Weirdo Minecraft SMP Player

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Hey there fellow Minecrafters! Are you looking for a server that embraces the weird and wacky? Look no further than our SMP!

Join us if you want to experience the thrill of playing with a self-proclaimed schizo who may or may not be annoying at times. But hey, who doesn’t love a little chaos in their Minecraft world, am I right?

Our server is filled with insane stories and outrageous adventures just waiting for you to dive in. Who knows what kind of shenanigans you’ll get into with our quirky community of players?

So if you’re ready to question your social development while having a blast in Minecraft, come join us on our SMP! Just be prepared for the unexpected and embrace the weirdness. See you in-game!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Legendary Titles Earned:	2	Dragonkin Hatched:	2
Magic Wands Crafted:	10	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3
Wilderness Tamed:	11	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	34
Dragon Eggs Found:	9452	Epic Shields Constructed:	28

Random Fact: Whimsical Fact: A player found a magic mirror that gives daily compliments—it’s the most popular mirror on the server.

BabySwap Minecraft Server

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Looking for a Minecraft server that’s as wild as leaving a baby with a “strange man” for 5 minutes? Look no further! Join our server for the ultimate thrill of risking it all for a forgotten notebook. Our community is so chill, you can even leave your baby cousin with your friend while you go on epic quests. Who needs responsible babysitting when you have Minecraft adventures to embark on? Join now and experience the excitement of questionable decision-making at its finest!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	95/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	2	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20	Mimic Chests Discovered:	4
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	5	Mysterious Portals Opened:	11
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Titan Hearts Harvested:	5

Random Fact: Sweet Fact: Someone enchanted their pen to write love letters on its own—it’s been sending notes to all the nearby villagers.

WeddingDressCosplayWars

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Are you tired of boring old Minecraft servers with no pizzazz? Well, do I have the server for you! Join our server for a wild ride filled with drama and cosplay shenanigans!

Picture this: you stumble upon an old school wedding dress in a charity shop, and instead of using it for a wedding, you turn it into the most epic cosplay costume inspired by Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. But wait, there’s more! Your cousin tries to buy the dress off you after seeing how amazing it turned out, causing family drama and chaos. Will you stand your ground and keep the dress for your epic cosplay, or will you give in to the pressure?

Join our server for a chance to experience the thrill of turning a wedding dress into a cosplay masterpiece, all while dealing with family drama and intense cosplay battles. Who knew Minecraft could be so exhilarating? Don’t miss out on the fun – join now for a truly unique gaming experience!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	104/400	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Shattered Realms Restored:	1	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5	Phantom Blocks Placed:	4
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	1	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	5	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	12

Random Fact: Magical Trivia: One player managed to defeat an epic boss with nothing but enchanted breadsticks—no joke!

HomeOfficeHero – Minecraft SMP

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Are you tired of your boring 9-5 job? Join our Minecraft SMP where the only work you’ll be doing is building epic structures and battling mobs! Our server is run by a group of eccentric billionaires who got bored of counting their money and decided to create a virtual world where anything is possible.

Need a break from your mundane job of data entry? Come join us and become a professional block stacker! Sick of dealing with annoying customers in retail? Join our server and become a master of redstone engineering!

We even have a secret underground society of villagers who are plotting to take over the server – will you join them or stop their evil plans? The possibilities are endless in our wacky world of Minecraft madness. So quit your boring job and join us for a wild ride of adventure and chaos!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	4
Living Shadows Defeated:	1	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Volcanoes Explored:	2
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6	Villages Defended:	11
Cursed Amulets Found:	3	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2

Random Fact: Did you know? When a reality-bending puzzle is solved, it sometimes turns nearby players into walking marshmallows.

SuperCraftyHeroes

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Are you tired of playing on boring old Minecraft servers where the only superhero is Steve in his blocky armor? Well, look no further because on our server, you can be ANY superhero you want! Want to fly around like Superman and shoot lasers from your eyes? Done. Want to swing through the city like Spiderman and shoot webs at creepers? Easy peasy. Want to summon thunderstorms like Thor and smite your enemies? You got it.

But wait, there’s more! Our server is also home to the legendary Super Sheep, a sheep with the power to explode and take out anything in its path. Rumor has it that if you can tame the Super Sheep, you will gain invincibility and the ability to turn all your enemies into fluffy little lambs.

So what are you waiting for? Join our server now and become the superhero you were always meant to be. Just watch out for the evil Villain Villager who is always plotting to take over the world with his army of zombie minions. It’s up to you to save the day and become the ultimate hero of the server!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	107/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Falling into the Void:	0	Emeralds Found:	1190
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3	Epic Bosses Defeated:	5
Glorious Feasts Held:	20	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	4
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	14	Alien Abductions:	1
Herobrine Sightings:	1	Epic Shields Constructed:	39

Random Fact: Did you hear? Living statues can be befriended with a simple riddle—just hope they don’t ask you for one in return!

Battle Bones & Weapon Wars

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come join our epic minecraft server where you can uncover ancient battles and wield weapons made of bones! travel back in time 3,250 years and fight alongside different societies who traveled hundreds of kilometers just to duke it out in the ultimate showdown! uncover the secrets of the past while building your own epic kingdom in the present. join now for a bone-rattling good time!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2
Forbidden Tomes Read:	6	Gods Slained:	2
Epic Battles Fought:	10	Mineshafts Explored:	4
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	10	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7
Invisible Pathways Walked:	3	Twisted Realms Survived:	1

Random Fact: Magical Insight: Moonlit rituals are believed to be more powerful if performed while wearing socks on your hands.

DefendCraft | Vanilla Server Minecraft server

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We have a voice chat plugin on our server (Plasmo Voice), this way it will be more convenient to communicate with others and much more fun!

Immerse yourself in a fun time in our cozy little server! Without extra regions and donation cases. Find friends or build a super creeper farm. Your imagination decides what the server will be like!

The server has the most reliable plugin – CoreProtect. If your things are stolen, killed, blackened, or even just the text on the sign is changed, everything can be restored! Thanks to this we provide a perfect guarantee of safety against the neck

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	95/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Royal Courts Attended:	5
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	5	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Phoenix Feathers Found:	6	Infinite Doors Opened:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	8	Undead Armies Raised:	5
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Dark Rituals Completed:	4

Random Fact: Trivia: The last enchanted forest planted was accidentally grown upside down, yet it thrived—go figure!

Crafty Falcom Server #2069

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Looking for a Minecraft server that will make you question reality? Look no further than our server, where the blocks are made of pure chaos and the creepers wear top hats!

Join us for a wild ride through a world where pigs fly (literally) and diamonds rain from the sky. Our server is so insane, even the Ender Dragon has taken up knitting as a hobby.

But that’s not all! We have exclusive events where players can battle it out in epic PvP matches while riding on the backs of giant chickens. And don’t forget to check out our secret underground base filled with rare loot and hidden traps (good luck surviving that!).

So why wait? Join our Minecraft server now and experience a world like no other. Just be prepared to have your mind blown and your sense of reality shattered. See you in the game!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	110/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	4	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	57
Phantom Knights Defeated:	2	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	0
Wyrmholes Dug:	9	Spectral Entities Defeated:	6

Random Fact: Trivia: The last enchanted forest planted was accidentally grown upside down, yet it thrived—go figure!