Distant Systems is a survival server that mixes Towny style building with RPG stuff. It feels like a mix of a normal SMP and an adventure game.
You can pick an Origin so your character has special buffs that match how you like to play. There are custom enchantments NPC quests reforging boss fights custom armor and special items. It feels like there is always something to work toward instead of just mining and building.
The main world is survival with towns and community building so you can play together without needing some super serious commitment. People seem focused on working together and making cool places.
There is also a lobby that leads to extra game modes like Oneblock BedWars and Creative plots with WorldEdit. So you can swap between survival and mini games or just go build stuff in creative.
The server is hosted in Chicago and it is proudly run on Bearded Host so it feels stable when you play.
Distant Systems SMP Towny RPG Origins
PurpleSMP Relaxed PVE Crossplay 1.21.11
PurpleSMP is a small relaxing survival server that runs on 1.21.11 and it is crossplay so you can join on different devices. It is made for people who want a long term place to build without the stress of griefers or cheaters.
The server keeps things simple and the biggest change is mcMMO so leveling skills makes grinding feel better. There is no world border so you can travel far and find fresh land.
There are no server shops and no currency so trading and value is fully up to the players. You can claim land to protect your builds and everyone gets player vaults for extra storage.
PvP is off by default but you can toggle it if you want to mess around with friends. There is also a live server map on a website style page. Staff can check logs for blocks and there are inventory backups for join leave and death so they can restore items if a rule gets broken. There is also strong anti cheat with alerts and automatic action until staff reviews it.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPulsar SMP Whitelisted Semi Vanilla Fun
Pulsar SMP is a semi vanilla survival server with a whitelist and an application to get in. It feels like a community first place where people actually talk and play together.
The server has good moderation and they say there is no admin abuse. There are frequent events and competitions so it stays active.
It is vanilla gameplay but you can get rewards for being the first to complete certain advancements. If you like pvp or building or just playing casually there is a spot for you here.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLong Term Chill SMP No Wipes
This is a chill SMP that is meant to last a long time. It has a protected building zone that will never wipe so your stuff stays safe. Raiding and pvp are turned off so it feels more relaxed.
The world has gorgeous custom terrain generation and the map is huge with a 500k radius. There are custom mechanics too like duels plus jobs and skills.
They also have extras like an AXHoes plugin a buzz bee event builder and explorer bundles map art and baby mobs. The community is friendly and small but it is growing. There are no ranks and no pay to win.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDazecraft Semi Vanilla Township SMP
I found Dazecraft and it is a 1.21.10 semi vanilla township SMP that is all about building and community.
It is a small close knit server with friendly players so it feels chill and welcoming. People make player owned towns and focus on decorating farming and exploring.
There are community markets plus shops and jobs. The server also does fun events and it sounds like the main goal is to build cool looking places together and enjoy the kind community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh 1.21.11 Semi Vanilla Survival
I found a small Minecraft survival server that is trying to grow and bring in more people.
It is semi survival so it still feels close to vanilla but it has a few extras to keep things fun. There is a money system plus player shops and jobs so you can grind and trade.
They also use land claims so you can build safely and worry less about getting messed with. The server is on 1.21.11 and it sounds like it is meant to help people stick around longer than two weeks.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP