I found this server called FolksMC and it feels like a tight little community that actually wants more people to join. The world has been running since August this year so it is not super new but not old and dead either.
It is a semi vanilla SMP so it feels like normal Minecraft but there are a few simple plugins. There is a home command so you can get back to your base. There are gravestones so you can find your stuff when you die. There is a Discord to Minecraft chat link so people can talk even when they are not in game.
The server has three main factions right now. They are called The Mercs Hearth and Tabasco. You can tour the server and then pick one of those or you can invite your friends and start your own faction. It seems like they really want people to team up and build things together.
There is a SimpleMineCart plugin so you can travel by rails without needing powered rails. There is a Timber plugin so chopping trees is faster. There is also GSit so you can sit on stairs and relax. The whole server feels like survival with small quality of life changes and a focus on friendly players who want to help build up the world.
FolksMC Semi-Vanilla Factions SMP
Soulslike RPG Modpack Server Launching Soon
I found a modpack server with over 200 mods and it is trying to feel like a souls like dark rpg. The vibe is chill and the community sounds friendly. You can pick your playstyle and do your own thing.
You can create nations or just stay solo and explore. It seems made for people who want to roam the world or hang out with others.
They do active updates and events. There are custom built dungeons that reset weekly and it also has a big questline. It is planned to come out in March.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSmall Friends SMP Join Through Discord
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I found a small survival multiplayer world that was made by someone and their friends.
It is meant to be simple and chill and you get the server info through their Discord.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBlackBannerSMP No Wipe Anarchy 1.21+
I found Black Banner and it is a strict 1.21+ anarchy server that is built to last.
There are no wipes and no seasons and no soft resets. The world is meant to keep going for as long as Minecraft exists so everything that happens stays.
There are no gameplay rules and no protections and staff will not step into player fights. Griefing raiding theft traps and KOS are part of how it works and it is also not pay to win.
The only real rules are no IRL doxxing and do not try to lag or crash the server. It is made for uptime not for fairness.
It supports Java and Bedrock Edition and it runs on stability focused stuff with a conservative update policy.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAVANTCRAFT COMPETITIVE SLIMEFUN GENS EVENTS
AvantCraft Network es un servidor que se siente completo y bien activo. La idea es jugar en serio y competir mientras mejoras tu progreso y tu economía.
Tiene SlimeFun para la parte de tecnología y automatización avanzada. También tiene Gens donde generas mejoras y vas dominando la economía con el tiempo.
Hay eventos multijugador competitivos con recompensas exclusivas. El servidor dice que está optimizado y sin lag. La economía está balanceada y hay rankings y recompensas para los que se lo toman en serio.
El staff se ve activo y el ambiente es de superarte y construir tu propio imperio.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPClassic 2014 Prison Grind Is Back
The Pen MC is a classic prison server that feels like the old 2014 style where you actually have to grind. There is no instant selling and you are not meant to get overpowered right away. You mine and you smelt ores yourself then you take the risk of going through pvp zones to sell.
Progression is a full rank ladder from A to H and then you can reach Parole. After you max out ranks you can prestige and you can pick how you want to keep progressing instead of being forced into one path.
Mining is the main old school vibe but there are other ways to earn too. There is custom fishing that can keep up with the grind. There is a mob arena with waves and boss fights where groups can earn money and shards through combat.
There is also a cookie farming bakery system where you farm wheat and cocoa then bake cookies with custom mechanics. You can do long term cookie quests compete on leaderboards and turn baked cookies into higher tier rewards.
The server also has guards that enforce contraband rules plus illegal crops that are high risk and high reward. You can rent cells and plots use an auction house place bounties do parkour challenges and run player shops. They say pay to win is not the point since premium stuff can also be earned by playing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP