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We are a brand new server playing on 1.18.1! We are currently in beta, so please join and test it out.
play.fairnsquaremc.com

This is a small SMP that feels really relaxed and friendly. The players are mostly adults in their 20s and 30s and they just like to hang out and play at an easy pace.
The server runs on Java 1.21.10 and it also works with Bedrock so more people can join. There are a few optional quality of life plugins but it still feels close to normal Minecraft.
Right now the group is working in the Nether. They already opened it and explored it together and now they are making an organized Nether highway to connect bases. They are also just starting to plan a Nether hub design.
The End is not open yet. When it does open the plan is to explore it together for the first time and chill in voice chat. The community is welcoming and drama free and they really want new chill players who enjoy playing together.

DeadMan's Land is a classic Factions server where survival is the main thing. It feels really tough and only strong players last for long.
You can join or create a faction and build up your own empire. Players team up form alliances and then fight other groups. Raiding and taking territory is a big deal here.
The server has custom events and the pvp is made to feel balanced. There is a lot of fighting and it is very intense because it really feels like kill or be killed.
If you like classic faction style survival and you want a place where people fight for power this server is made for that.

LavaNetwork is a new server that is in beta and it is focused on survival. Right now survival is the only gamemode so everyone is playing in the same world.
The setup is really clean and simple and it is not pay to win. You can vote to get rewards and there is a custom vote menu that looks cool. There are vote crates that give useful stuff when you open them.
You can earn Supporter and Supporter Plus ranks just by voting and staying active. You do not pay for these ranks at all they come from playing and supporting the server.
The server has easy navigation with menus and NPCs so you do not get lost. Since it is beta you should expect balance changes new features and other improvements while you play.
The owners want players who help test things report problems and give real feedback. If you like joining early and watching a server grow this one is made for that.

So I found this server called ChillGrindSMP and it is just a simple Java survival world that feels really relaxed.
It runs on version 1.20.10 and it uses ViaVersion so people on a bunch of different Java versions can still join together. That makes it easier if you do not like updating all the time.
The main thing here is no griefing. People are not allowed to wreck your builds or steal your stuff so you can actually spend time building and grinding without worrying about it getting ruined.
There is a gravestone plugin too. When you die your items go into a grave so you do not just lose everything. It makes the server feel less stressful because one mistake does not destroy your whole progress.
They also have a simple player economy. It is not super complex and it is meant to be easy for everyone to use. It fits the chill style of the server.
There is no pay to win stuff at all. No crates and no weird monetization tricks. Everyone plays on the same level which is nice if you are tired of servers that sell power.
The community is small and pretty chill and it feels welcoming if you just want a place to relax grind and build with other players.

This is a Minecraft server running a Valentines themed Build Battle event. The whole point is to hop on and make cool builds around the Valentines vibe and try to impress everyone.
From what I can tell it is focused on creative style building and short events instead of super long grindy gameplay. It feels like the kind of place where you just join in build something fun and hang out with other players for the event.
They are on version 1.21.8 so you will need that to join. If you like building around themes and trying to win little build battles this server looks pretty fun.

