CraftyCreeperCo.

Absurd, Believing, CraftyCreeperCo, Deception, EMBARRASSING, Fooled, Foolish, funny, gullibility, gullible, JOKE, misled, mistaken, Naive, prank, Ridiculous, silly, Tricked

Are you tired of boring old Minecraft servers that make you do the same old quests and build the same old houses? Well, look no further because our server is here to shake things up in the most absurd way possible!

Join our server and you’ll be convinced that you can actually ride a pig into battle against a horde of angry zombies. Don’t worry, the pigs are trained professionals and won’t let you down (literally).

But wait, there’s more! Ever wanted to build a house out of nothing but diamonds and cake? Well, on our server, that’s not only possible, it’s encouraged! Who needs boring old stone and wood when you can have a house that sparkles and tastes delicious?

And if you’re feeling extra adventurous, why not try our exclusive quest where you have to tame a pack of wild wolves and train them to do your bidding? Just imagine riding into battle on the back of a giant wolf, leading your furry army to victory!

So come on down to our server and prepare to have your mind blown (and possibly your pig too). Who knew Minecraft could be this absurdly awesome?

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	106/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6
Magical Ponies Rescued:	7	Magical Moments Shared:	23
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	6	Orbs of Power Found:	6
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Potions Brewed:	77
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1

Random Fact: Heartwarming Moment: A friendship bracelet exchange led to the discovery of a hidden portal—turns out, it opens to a world full of fluffy bunnies.

UniversalMC

Cross-Play, Economy, LifeSteal, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival

UniversalMC founded in 2022 is known for our never ending entertainment lifesteal. So many features that you will never run out of things to do. Hope to see you on today.

IP: play.universalmc.cc Bedrock IP: 212.192.29.92:25436 Store: https://umc.tebex.io/ Discord: https://discord.gg/4XYAMUD2be

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	108/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	12	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1
Mythical Relics Collected:	13	Enchantments Applied:	68
Celestial Beings Befriended:	5	Wilderness Tamed:	10
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1	Elemental Crystals Collected:	23
Shadow Figures Spotted:	8	Haunted Chests Opened:	0

Random Fact: Random Tidbit: Dragons here prefer tea parties over battles.

Naruto Adventures

Adventures, Akatsuki, Anime, Fun, Itachi, Naruto, PvP, RPG, Sasuke

Welcome to Naruto Adventures, to the best Naruto server in Minecraft. This server is based off of the anime “Naruto” and is an mmorpg server. On this server you can go on an adventure as a ninja. With friends or alone, you can surpass one another by training hard and fighting monsters and rogue ninjas. You can also do a main story line (which you can arrive at by going to spawn and clicking the sign that says warp to missions room) and hundreds of side missions which are placed randomly throughout the map and in the missions room.

How to play:

-Do quests to gain money or Jutsus-punch to use Jutsus, elements and abilities such as blink-/c bind (to bind a Jutsu or ability to an item)

make sure to join our discord for further information: discord.gg/z4VZSTK

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Epic Shields Constructed:	33	Runes Activated:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	6654	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	1
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	4	Phantom Knights Defeated:	4
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2
Astral Staffs Crafted:	6	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2

Random Fact: Fun Fact: Teleportation mishaps are the leading cause of unexpected interdimensional friendships.

Not 2b2t

Anarchy, Survival, Vanilla

Survive the pure anarchy, No bans, No mutes, This is not 2b2t, this is not2b2t.org, Please remain calm and enjoy pure anarchy, I will never give you up, I will never let you down, I will never run around and desert you.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	107/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Crops Grown:	8111	Infinity Stones Found:	1
Magical Frogs Kissed:	8	Celestial Crowns Worn:	3
Wailing Winds Heard:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	3
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1	Emeralds Found:	3654
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	1	Crystal Wands Charged:	13

Random Fact: Cute But True: Someone built a house out of enchanted gingerbread—it’s sturdy, sweet, and smells like Christmas all year round.

Purple KitPvP

Economy, KitPvP, Prison, PvP

[1.7-1.20] An Overpowered kitpvp server with many features and constantly updating. There are giveaways running in the Discord very often, and the owner listens to the community on what to add, so it is essentially a Kitpvp server Developed by xcch, Made by players, For players.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	50	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	16
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Forbidden Tomes Read:	1
Evil Twin Fights:	4	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Battle Standards Raised:	9
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3	Heroic Legacies Created:	7

Random Fact: Did you hear? The last interdimensional bake sale ended up feeding an entire dragon hoard. They loved the cookies.

𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 | Cross-Play | 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 + 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 | Semi-Vanilla | 𝗦𝗠𝗣 | No-PvP | 𝗣𝘃𝗘 | Economy | 𝗡𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵 | No warps

Android, bedrock, Bedrockedition, Bedrockeditionserver, Claims, Community, console, crossplay, farlands, Friendly, Friendlystaff, Friendlysurvival, Geyser, Ios, java, Javaedition, mcpe, Nogrief, Nopvp, Peaceful, Playershops, PlayStation, Pocketedition, Premium, Protectionstones, PvE, Pve Economy, Semivanilla, Shopkeepers, Smallserver, Survival, Vanilla, Virtualreality, Vivecraft, Windows10, Windows10edition, Xbox, Xbox360, Xboxone

Peaceful Vanilla Club

→ mc.peacefulvanilla.club ←For Java (PC) Players

→ bedrock.peacefulvanilla.club ←For Bedrock (PE/Console) Players

NO WARPS OR /TPANO PVP (Only in PvP Arenas)NO Map ResetsNO HUB/NetworkNO Pay-to-win or VIP

Enjoy a peaceful vanilla experience, with no grief, no pay to win ranks and no PvP outside arenas. Play like you do on single player, but with friends! With no worries. LGBTQ+ Friendly Minecraft Server.

The server is based on Java Edition but you can play with Bedrock Edition too! This means you can play with MCPE (Pocket Editon) on iOS and Android smartphones. Of course, you can (and should) play also with the good old Java Edition.

Peaceful Vanilla Club is a semi-vanilla virtual reality (VR) friendly server. We officially support the Vivecraft VR mod for Minecraft Java Edition, but the official Minecraft VR version for Oculus works very well too!

→ To play on Java Edition: mc.peacefulvanilla.club

→ To play on Bedrock (Pocket): bedrock.peacefulvanilla.club (default port) or add ” Nifty Nemesis ” as friend and connect from multiplayer Friends list

✅ No Fast Travel: Wander and Explore!

Say goodbye to teleportation on this semi-vanilla server. No /tp, /tpa, or /warp to shortcut your journey. Discover new and exciting ways to traverse the map, from subways and iceways to railways. Teleportation is off the table, enhancing the exploration experience and preserving the essence of the game.

✅ A Peaceful Place to Unwind

While the server operates on normal/hard mode, it’s designed as a tranquil sanctuary. Chill alone or with friends in this peaceful haven. Enjoy the serenity, unless you venture into predefined hard survival areas for an adventurous twist!

✅ A Nostalgic Journey

Relive the golden age of Minecraft on this nostalgic server. A portion of the map harks back to Beta 1.7.3, with darker nights as a nod to the past. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia, complete with a replica of the iconic pack.png. Experience the essence of Minecraft’s earlier days.

✅ No PvP Outside Arenas

This is a stress-free server with PvP restricted to designated arenas. Admins define special areas with keep-inventory, ensuring a camper-free environment. Enjoy the game without worrying about unexpected PvP encounters.

✅ Quality of Life Enhancements

Maintaining the vanilla feel, this server incorporates significant improvements without compromising the original gameplay. Experience the best of both worlds with enhanced features that elevate your gaming experience.

✅ No Map Resets: Timeless Terrains

Since its inception in Summer 2019, the server’s map remains untouched. Embrace the commitment to a map that evolves with time, providing a stable and continuous world without the need for resets.

✅ Land Claims: Protect Your Territory

Secure your land with a unique block. Claim your space and create a safe haven for your builds. Obtain your first claim block after 30 minutes of playtime, or purchase more at the spawn. Rent, sell, or buy claims to shape the world to your liking.

✅ Player-Managed Economy: Build Your Empire

Engage in a fully functional player-driven economic system. Establish your shop using villagers, rent and sell areas to fellow players. The server encourages entrepreneurial spirit and creative business endeavors.

✅ Playtime Ranks: Rise Through the Ranks

Your playtime matters on this server. Unlock rewards and permissions as you ascend through playtime ranks. The more you play, the higher you rank, adding a rewarding progression system to your Minecraft experience.

✅ Commands and Utilities: Enhancing Gameplay

Enjoy additional utilities to manage your gameplay, including pet management, random teleportation on first join, unstuck features, the ability to sit down, Death Chests, Decorative Heads and more. These command enhancements add convenience to your Minecraft adventures.

✅ Hard Survival Areas: Seek the Challenge

For those seeking a more extreme adventure, enter the Hard Survival Area — an area of severe difficulty. Test your survival skills in this challenging terrain that offers a heightened level of excitement and risk.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	90/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Players Killed by Monsters:	3325
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	14	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	45	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	12
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1

Random Fact: Fun Fact: An immortal potion once caused a player to grow flowers every time they sneezed!

ETech Network

Creative, Mini Games, Parkour, Survival

The ETech Network is a server that has many things to offer.

We have 2 survival worlds, 2 creative freebuilds, and a few minigames.

The server is hosted on powerful hardware that is hard to overload. It can hold 10,000 people!

We have friendly staff who have lots of knowledge of Minecraft servers!

Our server supports Minecraft Java and Minecraft bedrock. (Java 1.7.2-Latest) Server IP: play.etechtechnologies.org See our website for more details: https://www.etechtechnologies.org/publicresources Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/BsBGm3B

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	101/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	4	Endless Night Skies:	3
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	3	Potions Brewed:	140
Mystic Runes Engraved:	2	Infernal Machines Built:	1
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Love Letters Sent:	2

Random Fact: Wild Fact: A cursed sword, when broken, can actually release the spirits trapped inside—talk about a plot twist!

LeafMC

MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

a fancy world,free survial world,creat your town,and enlarge your town chunks,creat your nation,ally,enemy,and netural

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	94/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Lava Oceans Crossed:	1
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Powerful Allies Recruited:	4
Glorious Feasts Held:	15	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1
Mysterious Portals Opened:	17	Gnome Villages Protected:	3
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1	Epic Quests Completed:	16

Random Fact: Lovely Truth: Someone discovered a tree that grows candy—it’s now a favorite hangout for adventurers with a sweet tooth.

Advancius Network🌟FREE RANKS🌟

1v1, bedrock, Bedwars, Buildbattle, Cannon, Casual, challenge, competitive, Creative, Dropper, Dungeons, Faction, Factionpvp, Factions, Heroes, Hideandseek, KitPvP, Maze, MCMMO, Minigames, Murdermystery, Needstaff, Plots, Practice, Prison, PvP, RPG, Skyblock, Small, smp, Spleef, Staff, Survival, Towerdefense, Towny, Uhc, Villagedefense, War, Worldedit, Youtubers

🌟 JOIN TODAY FOR A FREE RANK 🌟Tired of pay-to-win servers? Check out our 100+ FREE ranks on our 20+ gamemodes including: Factions, Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Creative Plots, Parkour, KitPvP, Dropper, 1v1s, UHC, and many custom Minigames! ⚔️ COMMUNITY EVENTS EVERY WEEKEND ❤️

BEDROCK EDITION PORT: 19132

Advancius Network is dedicated to creating quality experiences for everyone!

Come join our welcoming community!

We offer a 100% free rank system designed to reward skill and hard work that is integrated into a wide variety of different game modes, including:

– Skyblock– Factions– Survival– Prison– Creative Plots– KitPvP– Dropper– Parkour– Bed Wars– Hide and Seek– Murder Mystery– Duels– UHC– BuildBattle– The Maze– Tower Defense– Survival Games– Party Games– Adventure Maps– Custom Events

Server IP: MC.ADVANCIUS.NETDiscord: http://discord.advancius.net/Trailer: https://youtu.be/uJRIEGfbous

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1	Glorious Feasts Held:	20
Titan Hearts Harvested:	5	Herobrine Sightings:	7
Dark Rituals Completed:	4	Chimeras Created:	1
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	18
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	8	Cursed Statues Activated:	4

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

Cloud Anarchy

Anarchy, Hardcore, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

CloudAnarchy is a minecraft server with the goal to never reset the world in a free for all no rules pvp environment, with little modification to the vanilla survival gamemode.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	12
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	9	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	34
Legendary Items Repaired:	4	Shattered Realms Restored:	1
Infinity Stones Found:	4	Endless Legions Commanded:	11
Werewolf Howls Heard:	1	Magical Frogs Kissed:	6

Random Fact: Fun Fact: An immortal potion once caused a player to grow flowers every time they sneezed!

Pinchcliffe SMP

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

• Economy • PvE • mcMMO • Extra Hard

Slots: 100 IP: play.pinchcliffesmp.com Notable Features: PaperSpigot, Economy, mcMMO, GriefPrevention, Dynmap, BlazeAndCaves Advancements DataPack, Simple Voice Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/5A7Q5MB Website: http://pinchcliffesmp.com/ Dynmap: http://pinchcliffesmp.com/map

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	91/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Soul Swords Wielded:	5
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	19
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	5	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	48
Invisible Pathways Walked:	5	Whispering Caves Entered:	6

Random Fact: Lovely Lore: A friendship bracelet once turned into a glowing beacon—now it lights the way for adventurers at night.

Realmportal 1.20.2 – 1.20.4 RPG Enhanced PvE Towny, Economy, Custom Mobs, Bosses, Items & Blocks, Dungeons & Magic, No Mods Needed!

Auctions, Bosses, Civilization, Classes, Community, Customitems, Custommobs, Dungeons, Economy, Freetoplay, Friendly, Headdatabase, Magic, MCMMO, Minecraft, mmo, Mmocore, Mmoitems, mmorpg, Mobarena, Modded, Mounts, Mythicmobs, Nogrief, Nogriefing, Parties, Pets, Playershops, PvE, Roleplay, RPG, Sethome, Shops, Skills, smp, Spells, Towns, Towny, Vanilaplus, Voterewards

A unique take on RPGMMO Towny / Survival experience with custom items, mobs, bosses, classes, skills, magic and more. PvE Survival with a whole lot more.

▣ Choose from several classes with various skills and level-up RPG style, craft hundreds of unique items, battle dozens of diverse mobs, and challenge 40+ new bosses in an enhanced towny experience.

▣ Navigate through expansive and detailed dungeons for exclusive loot and unique gear.

▣ Fly around on dragons and explore dozens of new biomes in the open-world wilderness to build your thriving town using the 300+ new blocks and furniture pieces.

▣ Engage in the economy with player shops, auctions as well as functional factories and farms.

▣ Protect your buildings and items with land claims and the ability to lock containers. Griefing and stealing are forbidden and can easily be undone.

▣ Enjoy an immersive experiencewith new textures and models. No mods are needed, simply accept our resource pack on join. We are 100% free to play with no P2W elements.

▣ Realmportal has a decade-long online presence and has an experienced and active owner, mature and responsible staff, and a non-toxic community. We are committed to regular updates and value your feedback for new content.

Discord server link: discord.gg/eVvG4ad

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	106/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Titanic Battles Fought:	23
Cozy Campfires Lit:	12	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7
Epic Shields Constructed:	25	Crystal Wands Charged:	11
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	8
Divine Relics Bestowed:	6	Whispering Shadows Heard:	2

Random Fact: True Story: Someone actually managed to craft a god-killer bow using only cursed artifacts—talk about a paradox!

BeaconSource

Economy, Survival

Note: This server requires you to fill out an application to become a member of our community! Hello! We’re excited to announce BeaconSource SMP has launched! Interested in joining? Read the rules and apply for membership by clicking our website. Guests may feel free to log in and explore the world while waiting on the status of their application. Note: It could take 5 minutes to 2 days for your application to be approved. What can you expect on BeaconSource? We are hosting on a Dedicated server with a Ryzen 9 3950X @ 3.5GHz, 6 GB DDR4 RAM, and 100 GB of NVMe Storage. If you ever have a problem, we have staff members that can help you out as soon as possible! What features does BeaconSource have? The server’s economy runs on Diamonds. You can keep your diamonds safe by depositing them into your virtual bank. (Type /deposit to deposit, Type /withdraw to withdraw, and Type /bank to view your balance) Instead of requiring every player to sleep for the night to skip. Only 50% of the players will be required to sleep to skip the night with the Harbor plugin. Players can create their own shops and sell anything they want. You can become rich with diamonds by running a shop!

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	93/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Immortal Anvils Forged:	11	Animals Bred:	62
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	11	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	4
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	9	Dragon Eggs Found:	8580
Celestial Beings Befriended:	3	Magical Moments Shared:	25
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1

Random Fact: Rumor has it that every enchanted tome written is secretly overseen by an invisible librarian.

PrismaMC Network

Prison

We are a Minecraft Network that focuses on Survival and Kitmap. We have only just started. I hope you can support us.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	99/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Sentient Weapons Trained:	6	Endless Legions Commanded:	43
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4	Rune Stones Activated:	3
Epic Shields Constructed:	35	Falling into the Void:	1
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	21	Magic Wands Crafted:	17
Epic Bosses Defeated:	1	Infinity Stones Found:	6

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.

Jolt Survival [1.20.4+] COMMUNITY | CLAIMS | QoL | FRIENDLY

Antigrief, Auctionhouse, Auctions, Chestshops, Community, Customenchantments, Customenchants, Dynmap, Economy, Essentialsx, Friendly, Griefprevention, Guishop, Loot, Lootcrates, marketplace, MCMMO, Nogreifing, Nogrief, Ranks, Rankup, Silkspawners, Skills, smp, Spawners, Survival, Vip, Votifer, Voting, Wild, Wilderness, Wildernesstp, Wildtp

Jolt Survival [1.20.4+] COMMUNITY | CLAIMS | QoL | FRIENDLY Minecraft Server

Click here to view the live map.

Click here to join our discord.

Rules:

1. No Hacking: We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on hacking. Any players found to be hacking will receive a perm-ban.

2. No Griefing: Griefing will be met with 3-4 warnings. On second offense, players will be perm-banned. Light grief will be punished with 2-3 warnings. All grief can and will be rolled back very easily. (Griefing counts as: Destroying builds, stealing items, lava casting/flooding, trashy builds, invasive claims, etc.)

3. No spam or advertising: Spam includes begging for ranks, permissions, or items from staff or players. Offenders receive 1 warning and a 10 minute mute per offense. Advertising results in a perm-mute.

4. No Exploits, glitches, duping, or x-ray: Offenders will receive a 1-3 warnings per offense, and any items or progress gained will be reversed. Large scale duping can result in a perm-ban. The Nether roof is allowed. We are able to easily find dupe caches, and locate the owner. Its not worth your time.

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	107/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Gnome Villages Protected:	9	Unseen Monsters Slain:	2
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	3	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	50
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Titanic Battles Fought:	26
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	6
Powerful Allies Recruited:	5	Chaos Gates Opened:	0

Random Fact: Legend has it that the last time someone opened a haunted chest, they found a singing teapot inside!

Klip Craft

Creative, Roleplay, Survival

Welcome to Klip craft! Are you ready for the most epic server you have ever played? Yeah maybe not that good. Here at Klip Craft, we aspire for a fun, safe place for Minecrafters to come together! We are still new but hope to expand!

Due to it being Aternos, It can only be online a specific points. It will mostly be online from 4pm to 7pm, or any time. Gamemodes: -Survival -Creative -Pvp (coming soon)

Updated September 19, 2024

Players:	91/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	26	Cursed Villages Purged:	2
Ores Mined:	1310	Living Shadows Defeated:	1
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	17	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Magical Familiars Summoned:	2
Ether Blades Crafted:	6	Eerie Music Discs Played:	2

Random Fact: Truth or Myth: Ender Dragon reincarnations sometimes come back as friendly puppies—seriously!