I found LoungeSMP and it is a semi vanilla server that feels like it cares about building and community first.
It has anti grief stuff and claims so your builds can stay safe. The economy is player driven so trading and shops actually matter.
There are player warps and some quality of life features to make survival smoother. They also let you create your own lore so people can make stories and vibes together.
It supports Java and Bedrock and the version listed is 1.21.11.
LoungeSMP Semi Vanilla Community Builds
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CheesyCraft Redux Semi Vanilla Survival
CheesyCraft Redux is a semi vanilla survival server that wants players who like normal survival but also want to try custom features made just for this place.
A lot of the content is coded by the owner and many textures are made by the community so it still feels like Minecraft. There are quality of life commands and features too.
The server tries to stay clean and avoids stuff like crates and resold cosmetics. It is more about quality over quantity. It runs on version 1.21.11 and uses tools for claiming builds logging changes a voice chat plugin and a web map.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinehut Server Hiring Builders Now
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If you want in you join their Discord and apply in the applications channel. They said you will get accepted or refused in about 2 to 3 days after you apply.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLimited Craft Weapons SMP
I found a server called The WeaponSMP and it is a semi vanilla setup with a big focus on weapons.
It runs in phases and the first week is Phase 1 where only one weapon of each type can be crafted. Everyone is trying to end up with the most weapons and the winner gets a special weapon.
The next week Phase 2 starts and that is when custom weapons get added. The owner also wants ideas from players so it feels like the server can change based on what the community suggests.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel where the entire overworld is underground. There is no surface at all so you live in caves forever. The world is custom generated and it is made to feel huge with biomes resources and structures.
Season 2 is out and it is a fresh start. Survival sounds brutal and you have to be smart to make it.
A new Wasteland Dimension is opening on November 8th. It adds new gear to fight over and big mega structures to explore plus more secrets to find. It also brings its own currency and economy and a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEU No Reset Survival With Custom Plugins
I found a survival server called MinecraftOffline that runs on version 1.21.11 and it is based in Finland so it should feel smooth for European players.
The big thing is the world is permanent and they say there are no resets so your builds can stay for the long run.
It also uses custom written plugins to make gameplay feel different and more unique than the usual survival experience. The server also talks about having reasonable hardware so it should run steady.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP