Headrest SMP is a paper survival server that focuses on pvp and lore with a really active community. The server runs on version 1.20.10 and uses a few quality of life plugins that keep it simple but still fun.
You can chill and build with people or you can jump into fights and wars. There is a safe zone at spawn where players can build shops and hang out and talk using the simple vc mod. Outside of spawn it becomes more dangerous since pvp is on and players can battle and plan wars or betray each other.
Some of the plugins are no elytra during combat combatlog sit and simple vc. This makes fights feel more fair and also lets people relax and roleplay when they want. The owners use a dedicated server with 20GB of ram and a 5800x3d cpu so the server is made to run smooth and avoid lag.
From what I see this server is about a tight knit community that likes to be friends but also loves wars and pvp. If you want a place where you can build a base make allies and maybe stab those allies later this server really fits that vibe.
Water Bucket PVP Just Dropped
I found WBPVP which is a Java server running on 1.21.11 and it is focused on 1.9 style PvP.
It has normal gamemodes and the main new thing is Water Bucket PVP. You fight on a floating island and try to knock the other player off like sumo.
The twist is you can water bucket clutch and come back up so the fights can get wild and clutchy. It feels like a simple idea but it turns into lots of quick saves and comebacks.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5 Year Old Anarchy Survival World
Anarchadia is a survival anarchy style server that has been online since January 18 2021 and the same world has been running for over 5 years. It is made for people who want a free server where the map actually has history.
There is no whitelist and the anti cheat is kept minimal so players can do their own thing. That means hacked clients utility mods pvp raiding griefing and exploits are part of the experience.
The server supports Java and Bedrock. Current version is 1.21.8 with Java support from 1.7 to 1.21.11 and Bedrock support from 1.12.0 to 26.3. It is meant to stay playable 24 7.
Exploring is a big deal here since the world is old so you can find ruins hidden bases and weird terrain. There are also custom End portals to make End travel and End bases more practical.
It has AuctionHouse for player trades using XP. It also has MiniPets with 25 invulnerable mini mobs and animals you can collect keep or steal. There are leaderboards too so you can track stats.
Rules stay simple with no illegal content and no doxxing or sharing personal info.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Survival With No PvP Ever
I found a calm survival server that is made for cozy play. It supports both Java and Bedrock so more people can join.
There is no PvP so you do not have to worry about fighting. There are also no world resets so your builds can stay for the long run.
It also says no pay to win which keeps it fair. The server has some vanilla plus tweaks and the community sounds friendly and chill. It feels like a place to take it slow and just build what you like.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRooted Realm Launch Long Term No Wipe
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Rooted Realm is a new Minecraft server that just launched and it is meant to be a long term world that never wipes. It is semi vanilla and it tries to make playing feel rewarding for different kinds of players.
The server is whitelisted and it is aimed at an adult community. The rules focus on no grief and no theft so your builds and stuff are meant to stay safe.
Travel is different here because there is no random teleport. Instead there are custom portals that take you to set locations around the world and back to spawn.
The economy is run by players and uses diamonds as currency. There is a shopping district called the market where people can set up shops.
They also do consistent events with special rewards. They do holiday celebrations too and they plan to open an easter island at the start of April.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMCVerse Permanent No-Grief No-Reset SMP
MCVerse is a long term survival server made for people who want to build huge projects and not worry about getting griefed. The main idea is no reset so you can take long breaks and come back later without losing your stuff.
The gameplay is classic survival grind with no custom items enchants or skills. You can skip some grind with player markets if you want or you can do everything the slow way.
Chat is kept pretty clean and they have a low tolerance for swearing. Public chat is meant for Minecraft and gaming talk.
There are a few different places to play. The permanent SMP runs on 1.21.10 and has things like a map claims markets clans and fishing contests. There is also a 1.21.10 hardcore vanilla option that is no grief and uses 4x biomes plus inspection tools. There is a 1.21.11 vanilla server with smaller claims and worlds that run about 6 to 12 months. There is also 1.21.8 creative plots for experimenting and litematica pasting.
It is mostly vanilla but has some teleport options and quality of life stuff. Builders also get tools like armor stands mini blocks and heads for decoration. The world is big and permanent and Pale Gardens have been added naturally into the existing world.
The community is pretty mixed in age and events are player driven with admin support. You can rank up for free by playing and perks are available for free too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP