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Ordinary SMP is a vanilla Java survival world that feels really cozy. It is a whitelist server so the people who join actually want to play and not just ruin stuff. The players are from all over and like to build explore and hang out together.
The server is always updated and right now it runs on version 1.21.10. It feels like a normal vanilla world but they use protection so your base and stuff stay safe from griefers.
There are cool tools like a live map so you can see the world from your browser and find places to go. There is Simple Voice Chat and custom audio so you can actually talk to people in game and feel more like a real group.
The server has dragon Elytra drops so beating the dragon is a big deal. They also use a custom resource pack with special cosmetics trophies and event rewards and the theme is kind of like HermitCraft. They even listen to ideas for more custom items.
The community does lots of server wide events like PvP battles build contests and big group projects. If you like building exploring redstone or just chilling this server tries to make you feel like you belong.
This is a survival server called SurvivalMC that runs on version 1.21.10 for both Java and Bedrock. It is a semi vanilla survival world with some quality of life plugins and datapacks that try to keep the game feeling like normal Minecraft.
The server has been around since July 21st 2020 and it is meant to be lag free and friendly. The community is pretty active and the staff team is around a lot and ready to help people when they need it.
They also use a plugin called Bluemap so you can see the world from a web map. There are more details about all the addons on their Discord where the community hangs out and talks.
Right now they are doing a big grand reopening after taking a break to reorganize things and make the experience better for everyone. It feels like a good place if you want chill survival with a nice group of players and still keep that vanilla Minecraft vibe.
RecraftSMP is a whitelisted survival server that just started Season 6 so everything feels new and fresh. It runs on Java Fabric 1.21.10 and is based in the USA with an age requirement of 18 and up.
The server is focused on an active creative and really welcoming community. It feels like a place where both new players and veterans can actually hang out and build stuff together. People here like to collab on big projects and share ideas instead of just playing alone.
There is a shopping district where players set up their own shops and a build competition district which is cool if you like building and showing off your designs. There are also other areas that are made and run by the community so the world feels like it is always growing.
RecraftSMP even has an integrated creative server so you can test builds before you bring them into survival. There are custom generated structures plus BlazeandCave’s Advancements and VanillaTweaks so it still feels close to vanilla but with some extra fun stuff. Bluemap lets you see the world from above outside the game.
Overall this server is about collaboration creativity and connection. If you like building redstone exploring or just hanging out with other players this season looks like a nice fresh start.
This is a hardcore Minecraft server where you only get one life. When you die you are done for real.
The world is vanilla survival and the rules are super simple. No cheats and no pay to win stuff. There are no resets and no alt accounts. People can grief you and PvP is allowed so you always have to watch your back.
Over 2,500 players already joined in less than a month so the server feels active and dangerous. Every base and every fight actually matters because you cannot just respawn and fix it.
If you like real risk and you want a world that keeps going this server is made for that one life feeling.
The New Life SMP is a multiplayer server that really wants everyone to feel like they matter. It is not one of those places where you play alone even when people are online. The whole idea is that every player can make an impact and be part of the main story.
The community is international and very community driven. No player is treated as better than anyone else. Everyone is on an equal playing field so new people do not feel left out. People hang out in and out of the SMP and they actually talk and play together.
Season 2 started very recently so the world is still fresh. If you join now you can be one of the first players building bases and starting new projects. They also do monthly events and expand the world border so there is always new stuff to explore and new places to claim.
The server uses Simple Voice Chat so talking to other players is way easier and feels more natural. Progression is balanced with armor upgrading templates and there are fully custom enchantments to mess around with. The economy is totally player driven so trading and shops are a big part of the gameplay.
Overall this server feels like a living and breathing world where people actually care about each other and play together and that is what makes it stand out.