PLAY.JHIEMC.NL
Survival server, lots of features. No map reset
Be sure to check out /rules
and have fun!
play.jhiemc.nl
PLAY.JHIEMC.NL
Survival server, lots of features. No map reset
Be sure to check out /rules
and have fun!
play.jhiemc.nl

I found this server called JetSMP and it is a small whitelist survival server on Java.
It runs on dedicated hardware so it is self hosted and feels stable. The owner keeps it online a lot and actually maintains it which is pretty nice.
The server uses mods and Simple Voice Chat so people can talk while they play. It feels like they want a relaxed chill style of survival and not some super sweaty speedrun thing.
To join you have to ask for whitelist access first. New players are welcome and the whole vibe is to just chillax and hang out while you play Minecraft.

This is a small semi vanilla server that I found. It runs on 1.12 but you can join on other versions too so it is easy to hop on.
The only plugin you will really notice is an economy plugin. So it still feels like normal Minecraft survival but with money and trading. There is not a ton of extra stuff or crazy mods.
Most of the time there are around 5 to 10 players online every day. It feels like a smaller chill community where people can actually recognize each other.
If you want the discord link you just type the server address into join server and connect. Then you can get the info from there.

The Doghouse SMP is a new Minecraft server that just started a fresh world. It runs on version 1.21 and feels like classic survival with a simple style.
From what I can see it is semi vanilla with a few helpful commands like tpa and spawn. These are there to make it easier to play with friends and get around the world faster.
The server has land claims so players can protect their builds. The main idea is you can do what you want as long as you do not ruin the fun for other people. It is meant to be friendly and not focused on griefing.
The community is looking for more nice players to join and build together. Both Java and Bedrock players can join so more people can play on the same world. It feels like a chill place to grind survive and hang out.

This is a small SMP that is made for adult players who like to take things slow. Most people here are in their 20s and 30s and they play at a relaxed pace and just hang out while they play.
The server runs Java 1.21.10 and it is also bedrock compatible so friends on different platforms can still play together. There are only a few optional quality of life plugins so it still feels like normal Minecraft.
The group is very welcoming and they say they are drama free. They like when new players join who are also chill and want to play for a long time. Their worlds usually last about a year before they reset so you have time to build up your base.
The End has not been opened or explored yet. The plan is to go there together for the first time and hang out in voice chat while doing it. The nether was opened about a week ago and they already explored it as a group. Now people are working on a more organized nether highway to connect bases and make travel easier.
If you want a calm SMP with adults and group trips to the nether and the end this server is like that.

Electron SMP is a small survival server where players actually talk and play together instead of just logging in once and leaving. It is based on Infuse style survival so it feels mostly vanilla but still focused on player interaction.
There is a starter tutorial spawn so new players can figure things out and get going faster. After that you are on your own in the wild. PvP is allowed and griefing is allowed so you always have to watch your back around other players.
The server uses proximity chat with the Simple VC mod so you can actually hear people near you in game. This makes teaming up and starting rivalries way more fun because you can talk in real time.
The community really wants players who bring friends. They like when people form groups start rivalries and either team up or compete with each other. If you like active chats and real interaction this server is built for that kind of play.
This server is for players who want to be part of the community and play often. If you want to join make sure you are ready to talk team up compete and actually be around.

