I found this server called Dawnforge and it feels like a chill vanilla style SMP where people actually talk and play together. It is focused on survival and it runs on version 1.21.8.
The server is semi vanilla but it really leans into normal survival gameplay. You just join and play like a regular Minecraft world. The owner says there are daily events and community builds so it sounds like people team up a lot.
The community is friendly and mature and they care a lot about being non toxic. New players get welcomed fast and staff members are helpful so it does not feel like you are joining alone. It feels more like a group that wants a long term world instead of constant resets.
The server works for both Java and Bedrock so more friends can play together. There is no pay to win which is nice because everyone has to actually play the game instead of just buying power.
If you want a place to build chill and talk with people and slowly become part of a long running SMP Dawnforge looks like that kind of server.
Dawnforge Semi-Vanilla Community SMP
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Spawntrapped Chaos No Reset Vanilla PvP
free speech chatGriefing allowedhacks bannedhardcore vibeLong-Term Maplow admin presenceNo Chat Reportsno cheatingno land claimsNo RTPno safe zonesno teleportingno TPAold worldPermanent Worldplayer-driven worldPvP-focusedSurvival ChaosTrust no-oneVanilla Survival
This server is just straight up survival with chaos. It is vanilla and the world is super old and will never be reset so everything you do stays forever.
Griefing is allowed and PvP is always on so you really can not trust anyone. There are no teleports like /RTP or /TPA so you have to walk everywhere and explore the world the normal way.
Cheats like hacking and duping are not allowed. You can say whatever you want because they allow free speech as long as it is not illegal stuff. There are no chat reports and the admins do not follow you around or bother you all the time.
It feels like Minecraft how it used to be played with danger all around and players making their own story.
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CaveMC S2 Semi-Anarchy Cave World
cave onlychallenging survivalcompetitive playerscustom dimensionCustom terrainEconomy grindExploration Basedgear progressionHardcore Stylelong-term worldloot huntingno safe zonesplayer-drivenpve dangersPvP-focusedresource scarcitysemi anarchystructure raidingUnderground SurvivalVanilla Plus
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server where the entire overworld is underground. There is no surface at all. It is all caves and underground biomes and structures.
Right now it is Season 2 so everyone has a fresh start. The world feels like vanilla but with custom world generation made by real Minecraft developers. It still feels like Minecraft but way more intense.
Survival here is pretty brutal. You have to be smart and careful to stay alive. The server is semi anarchy so players can fight and things can get rough but it is not total chaos.
There is also a huge new area called the Wasteland Dimension. It is way more than a biome. It has special gear you can only find there plus giant mega structures with secrets and resources.
The Wasteland has its own currency and a new player economy so trading and deals matter a lot. There is a new spawn to fit the Wasteland theme and the map is custom generated with special features.
If you like hard survival underground exploration and fighting for loot this server feels perfect.
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NvizionMC Crossplay SMP With Proximity Chat
Casual Communitychill survivalCommunity Focusedcosmetic rewardsCrossplay EnabledEconomic gameplayfriendly playerskey giveawaysLand Protectionlightweight pluginsPlayer MarketsReward VotingSemi VanillaServer shopsShop RentalsSimple Economysimple-gameplaySurvival multiplayerVanilla Plusvoice proximity
NvizionMC is a crossplay SMP server that has been open for about a month and it already feels pretty active. There are around 80 people in the community and usually like 15 players on every day so it does not feel empty at all.
The server is focused on simple survival with an economy. You can rent chest shops at spawn and sell or buy stuff from other players. There is a server shop too so you can spend the money you earn. Voting gives you 25 in game dollars each day and you can save it up for bigger things.
You can claim land so your home is safe right away. There is RTP so you can find a spot to build fast. The server also has cosmetics and rank and key giveaways so people who stick around get cool extra stuff.
One of the coolest things is SimpleVoiceChat which means there is proximity voice chat so talking to people in game feels more real. They also have ImageFrames that everyone can use so builds can look more unique.
Overall the vibe is really chill and friendly. It feels like a small but growing SMP where people just want to hang out and play survival together without anything too complicated.
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MinedHype SMP No P2W Survival
Bedrock Compatiblecasual friendlyCommunity Focusedcrossplay supportEvents hostedGrief allowedHelpful StaffJava compatiblelong-term worldLow DramaNo Economyno paywallsNo WhitelistNo world borderPlayer ClaimsPlayer ShopsRandom SpawnRule BasedSurvival Focusvanilla style
This is a public survival server that has been running for a long time and it feels really stable and chill. It is mostly vanilla and there is no pay to win stuff at all so everyone plays fair.
You can claim land for grief protection and there is CoreProtect to watch what happens on the server. Grief is allowed only if a place is not claimed so if you want to stay safe you just claim your area. There is no whitelist so anyone can join and start playing.
The server supports both Java and Bedrock and uses the default ports. You spawn randomly pretty far out and you can use rtp to find a nice spot and then set a home. There is no set world border and the overworld and nether are long term and are not going to be reset or wiped.
There is a public shopping district where players can apply to make shops and you can teleport there with a command. The server runs free events with prizes which is cool because you do not have to pay for them. Chat reports are disabled and there is a web map so you can see the world from your browser.
Rules and information are posted on their website and it looks like the same owner has kept it going for 6 years with a lot of unique players. It feels like a simple survival world that is meant to last and be a place where people just build and hang out.
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Origin Anarchy SMP PvP Mayhem
always onlinechaotic survivalcommunity feedbackCompetitive PVPCustom Lootevent focusedexploration focusedFast-Paced CombatHardcore Stylelong-term worldno duplicate kitsorigin balancingorigin basedplayer-drivensecret basesstrategy buildingSurvival AnarchyUnique Playstylesunpredictable fightswestern region
This is an Origin Anarchy style SMP where everyone has to pick a different origin. No one is allowed to be the same origin so every player ends up with a unique playstyle. It is all about pvp and base building with a lot of chaos.
The server has more than 100 different origins you can choose from. Because no origin can repeat it makes fights and team ups feel really different every time. You get a new type of pvp and survival where your powers and your downsides really matter.
There are server wide events that let you buff your origin or make it easier to use. Sometimes you can reduce a bad downside. Sometimes you can get new weapons. You can even change your origin to an exclusive one during certain events.
There are custom structures around the world and the server runs 24 7 with constant updates and new content. The staff lets players help with balancing so you can suggest nerfs or buffs for certain origins.
The server is on version 1.20.1 and is based in NA West but anyone can join from anywhere. It is made for people who want new pvp experiences and crazy base building in an anarchy style world.
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