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This is a chill Java SMP that feels really relaxed and simple. It is mostly vanilla with some extra stuff added so it still feels like normal Minecraft but a bit better.
There are around 10 active players right now and a few more who join sometimes. It feels like a small group where people actually notice when you join.
There is a claim system so your builds are safe. You do not have to worry about someone breaking your base. PVP is allowed but only outside of claims so if you want to fight you can and if you do not then you can just stay in your claimed area.
The server is never going to reset so everything you build can last a long time. It is good if you like long term projects and want your world to keep growing instead of starting over all the time.
Ballistic SMP is a semi faction style Minecraft server that is built around custom weapons and lore. There are four unique weapons and each one has its own abilities and its own story. There is also a special armor set that is tied to these weapons and their lore so the gear feels really connected to the world.
The server is run as a fair and cheater free place. There is no pay to win and it is meant to be a balanced and well run server. The map right now is 3k by 3k and that might change later but for now it keeps everyone close enough to fight or team up.
There will be admin ran events that shake things up. You can follow the lore and get into the story or you can just focus on building the strongest army you can. There is no set way to play so you can choose your own style.
The server has not opened yet so everyone will start on the same playing field. They are looking for around ten more people to get the SMP started so it should feel like a small but active group when it begins.
Foggy Willows is a server for people who want real vanilla Minecraft. It runs on the normal minecraft server jar with no plugins and no datapacks. The game is not edited and it feels like singleplayer but with other players around.
The server is on hard mode so mobs hit really hard and nothing is easy. There is no teleport and no sethome so if you go exploring you actually have to find your way back. There is no world border so you can walk forever and build wherever you feel like.
There is no fancy spawn or big hub. You just join and play. You can build how you want and play how you want. If there are social problems players are expected to sort it out themselves instead of having a bunch of rules and systems.
The world is hosted on a machine that is made just for this server and it is always on the latest stable vanilla jar. There are no donations so there is no pay to win or ranks to buy. It is just simple hard vanilla survival for people who like all the normal quirks and challenges of Minecraft.
Nebula SMP is a lifesteal survival server where every fight actually matters. When you kill another player you steal a heart from them. When you die you get weaker. So every battle has real risk and you have to think before you jump in.
The server is built around a competitive but still friendly style. People like pvp base building raiding and making alliances with each other. You can team up for protection or hunt together or plan raids.
The community is meant to be active and respectful. Toxic behavior is not allowed and there are no pay to win features so fights stay fair. It is a fresh world at launch and there is no whitelist so you can just join when it opens.
If you want a lifesteal smp where strategy and teamwork actually matter this one looks really fun.
Ubuearth 2 is a Minecraft Java survival server on a realistic Earth map. It is semi vanilla and feels like a normal game but with everyone playing together on the same world.
On this server players build cities and even full countries. People trade with each other and set up their own stories. A lot of the focus is on geopolitics and big builds so the map is always changing because of what the players do.
The community is respectful and active. There are players from different countries like France Germany and Georgia. You do not need to play like a tryhard to matter here. You can just chill and still have an impact.
There are rankings events and daily rewards that keep people logging in. The economy is regulated so trading and money actually feel fair. The staff team is very active and helps keep things running smooth.
There is no pay to win which is nice. The world keeps evolving with new cities and projects and it is all created by the players who live there.