Modality: Modern Survival, server made by people who want something different in the way it is played and shared among friends
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Modality: Modern Survival, server made by people who want something different in the way it is played and shared among friends
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I found a Minecraft Java Edition server that runs survival with PvP and a community vibe. It is online 24 7 so you can hop on whenever.
It is on version 1.21.11 and it has ViaVersion and ViaBackwards. That means people can join from multiple versions which is really nice.
They also run events and they have active staff. The gameplay is meant to feel smooth and you can find updates and players through their Discord.

I found a small scale vanilla survival server that keeps it simple. It is for people who want Minecraft without a bunch of crazy mods.
The chat is not supposed to be full of constant spam and the rules are simple. The staff is said to not be abusive and redstone usage is not restricted.
The server is in the EU region. It runs on version 1.21.11 with Hard difficulty and a view distance of 10.

Nocturne Networks is a new Minecraft server that is trying to bring multiple servers together in one place.
Right now the towny and survival server is up and running so you can jump in and start playing.
The team is also working on more modes like creative and skyblock so it feels like the server is still growing.

I found an upcoming Minecraft survival server that is going for a simple SMP vibe.
It looks like they are recruiting people to join before it starts so you can be there early and help shape the world.
If you want a basic SMP with a small upcoming community this one is trying to get going right now.

Banana Sandwich SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival server that is in Season 3 right now. The season is about 1.5 months in so it is past the early game rush and it feels more stable.
People have built up infrastructure and there are active shops in a shopping district. There is also a safe hub on a Mushroom Island so you have a good place to start.
Proximity voice chat is required and it really changes how players interact. The vibe is 18 plus and more mature and chill and collaborative.
The economy runs on diamonds and it is community driven with zero pay to win. There are quality of life extras like invisible item frames custom armor stands and the ability to sit and ride.
There is a Bluemap so you can watch the world change. The end opens in about 2 weeks and the dragon drops an elytra so access stays fair for everyone.

