I found LanderYT SMP and it is a semi vanilla survival server with a world that is about 7 months old. The server resets yearly so it stays fresh but still feels like a real long term place.
It is inspired by Hermitcraft so griefing and killing are not tolerated. People are expected to play nice and build up the world together.
There are small tweaks that still keep the gameplay close to vanilla. There is a custom texture pack with things like shop permits plus cosmetic hats and weapons that do not add extra power.
Teleporting is kept simple since the only command is /spawn and it is only in the overworld. This makes players build roads and highways more.
Some Hermitcraft style datapacks are used like single player sleep plus player heads and armor statues. Chat can also connect between Discord and Minecraft.
They use CoreProtect to help protect builds. Events happen sometimes and you can earn event coins to buy cosmetic items. There is also a small staff team that tries to keep things peaceful on the server and in chat.
Hermitcraft Style Semi Vanilla SMP
Chill Vanilla Build SMP Needs You
builder friendly vibessimple proximity voicesocial sandbox worldsurvival building focusVanilla gameplay feel
This is a UK based survival server with most players in the EU but people also show up from other places.
It sticks to a vanilla survival experience but has a few light QoL tweaks that help with building and still keep the core gameplay the same.
The community runs regular events like movie nights and game nights so there is usually something going on.
They use Simple Voice Chat and the Discord stays active with lots of chat and voice calls. It feels friendly and welcoming and they are looking for long term players who like building.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFlaws Skygen OP KitPvP Grind
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It is all about getting in and grinding then trying to dominate in competitive fights
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Bramble SMP is a modded Java roleplay SMP where you pick who you are and then live it out in game. You can be a human elf dwarf goblin or something else and you can follow gods or make your own path.
People can play it super deep with character stuff or just chill like a normal SMP with building farming and exploring. The world vibe is medieval fantasy and players can make towns form alliances or even start wars.
There is currency so players can earn money open shops trade and hire other players. You can also protect your land using claims. It is whitelist only and you get in by submitting a character.
The server has lore too about two divine siblings and a realm called Bramble where souls get judged. One day the god of death vanished and now the balance is broken and the mystery is part of the story.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPlayCraft Adult Semi Vanilla SMP
I found a new Minecraft Java SMP that is focused on long term players who actually stick around. It is semi vanilla survival on hard and it is running on Java 1.21.11.
Achievements are enabled and they also have 1 player sleep so nights do not drag forever. The server has been running for about a month.
It is adults only ages 18 plus and the rules are simple. No griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla Anarchy No Hacks Allowed
This is a vanilla anarchy server with minimal rules and a lot of freedom. It has been running for almost a year so it feels like a real long term world.
You can join on Java and Bedrock and it also works for console players using the friend add method. Java supports versions from 1.13 to 1.21.x and it recommends 1.21.11.
The big thing is it is no hacks allowed. That means no hacked clients no cheats and no xray even with resource packs. It also bans exploiting server vulnerabilities crashing the server or trying to lag it and it does not allow macros or automation tools. If you spam chat too much you can get auto kicked.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP