Kindred Vale is a super cozy survival server that feels like a chill home.
It is a grief free place so people can just build and relax without worrying about their stuff being ruined. The world has really pretty biomes and cool structures to explore and you can team up with nice players or just do your own thing.
There is a skills system where you level up stuff like mining and defense so your character gets stronger over time. You can also easily disenchant things at an anvil which is handy when you mess up enchants. Sometimes the owners give surprise server boosts like extra xp or potions so it feels exciting when you log in.
The server runs monthly events and weekly key hunts so there is always something fun happening. In Season 2 they even have a Valentines build battle so people can build silly or sweet things together. There are player shops and warps so you can visit other peoples builds and trade.
The community is really focused on being friendly and the owners listen to suggestions and add things people actually want. It is Java only and works on version 1.21 and up. If you want a place with good vibes and no griefing this server is made for that.
Kindred Vale Cozy Skills Survival S2
KoE Modded Factions RPG Politics
Kingdoms of Elysium is a modded faction RPG server that feels very social and very chaotic. It is built for player politics and big choices and constant interaction. The world is magical and it uses Apotheosis and Iron Spells.
It is not the usual factions style with safe land claims and quiet towns. PvP is more about tactics and planning than just having the biggest group or the most free time. Being brave or sneaky can pay off more than grinding all day.
The economy is risky on purpose. You have a balance system but also physical money so you can carry gold and risk losing it if you die or hide it somewhere safe.
It also avoids scripted roleplay and avoids admin driven outcomes. Stuff like morality and war and logistics and your reputation pushes the story instead. Towns can be built or attacked and they can have NPCs and lore and religions and rituals.
Progression is slowed and expensive gear costs more and the server focuses on early game variety. Boss drop gear is randomized so items roll different stats and you have to think about your build and not just armor value.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBRAND NEW Perma-Death Hardcore SMP
I found a Hardcore SMP where death is forever and it is built for people who want real consequences. There are no revives and no second chances so if you die you are done.
The world is massive at 300000 by 300000 blocks and PvP is on everywhere. Raiding and griefing are allowed too so you always have to watch your back.
It stays close to vanilla but uses a few plugins to make Hardcore better without changing the main feel. I saw stuff like player heads, taking loot from dead players Ender Chests, Simple Voice Chat, and deep stat tracking.
The cool part is the history feels real because players make it all happen. Big players and alliances rise up claim land then eventually die and leave it behind for the next people.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcamere Modded SMP RP Worldbuilding
Artistic build toolsFarming expansion modsFriendly Staff SupportLore friendly buildsroleplay opportunities
Arcamere is a new modded SMP that is all about world building and roleplay. It feels like a place where people actually talk to each other and make stuff together. Players build towns and write lore and even make conlangs. Some people draw art or write music too and there is voice chat and regular chatting.
The mod pack is meant to make farming better and add quality of life and boost performance. It also supports artistic creativity. The world is custom and huge at 10x10k with realistic biomes so exploring and settling down feels more special.
They also run server events and there is a meta plot with lots of chances for RP. The staff team sounds active and they listen to suggestions from the community. The server runs on Java Edition 1.21.1.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWaystone Semi Vanilla SMP For Builders
Waystone is a small semi vanilla survival server that feels like a long term hangout. People build towns and big projects and also chat and actually stick around.
It is not pay to win and it does not do constant resets. The world is meant for a relaxed pace and long builds.
Land claiming helps keep your stuff safe without being annoying. If you die your items sit in a gravestone for a few hours so it is not super stressful.
There is a skill system that levels as you play and gives small perks over time. When you go raiding together everyone gets their own loot so nobody argues.
Proximity voice chat is optional and you can use party chat too. The server also has seasons and holiday events to make the world feel more alive.
It is Java 1.21.11 and whitelist only and it is hosted in the UK.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOverstressed SMP Create Survival Season 1
Overstressed SMP is a Create based survival server for players who like building traps giant bases and automated factories.
It has a custom progression system using Create and its addons so things feel more balanced while you move forward. With lots of addons there is always another machine to build and another setup to improve.
The world has custom generation with pretty riverside biomes and mountains that reach the build limit. The server is also built for builders with a big variety of building and decorating blocks so people can team up on mega factories and train systems.
Staff are active and respond quickly. The server also runs on strong hardware for a smooth experience and you can earn free ranks that give extra commands and abilities.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP