MinedHype is a friendly long term public survival server that has been run by the same owner for about 6 years. It started back in 1.14 and a ton of players have joined over time so it feels like a real community.
The gameplay is mostly vanilla and it runs on Minecraft 1.21.11. There is no pay to win and there is no money economy plugin so trading is mainly player to player with item trades and player run shops.
You can protect your builds with claims and unclaimed areas can be griefed so claiming matters. CoreProtect is used to help protect the server.
The Overworld and Nether are meant to stay long term and not get wiped. There is no set world border and new players spawn randomly within the first 40k blocks and you can use random teleport to find a spot then set a home.
It supports Bedrock and Java cross play and there are free events with prizes. There is also a public shopping district anyone can apply to use.
MinedHype SMP Long-Term Vanilla Survival

Hermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat

This is a community centered SMP that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. It is made by the players for the players and the server tries to keep the vanilla experience while still adding things people ask for.
There is a diamond based economy with a shopping district. You will also see public builds and big projects around the world. A lot of players use proximity chat so it feels more social when you run into people.
There are homes plus some cosmetic and quality of life and fun plugins. New ideas get added from community requests and polls.
It is Minecraft 1.21.11 on Java only. It is whitelisted and it is 18 plus only. They usually have around 5 to 20 people online through the day and they say there are hundreds of regular active players.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMagic Mods Dragons And Lost Ruins

This is a modded magic style server with a bunch of different magic systems. It has Ars Nouveau and Enigmatic Legacy plus Vampirism and Lycanthropy and more.
There are also dragons and lots of forgotten ruins to explore from YUNG's mods. People already hang out at spawn so you can ask for help with whatever you are trying to do.
You can play creative or survival so you can build or grind. It runs on Minecraft Java 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.0. The owner can share the mods list and start the server when you want to join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWinterMC Modded SMP Fresh World Live

WinterMC is a modded survival SMP that just launched a brand new world so everyone is starting fresh. It runs a big modpack with over 120 mods and it is built for players who want to build explore and mess around from day one.
The server has claim protection using FTB Chunks so your base stays safe and you can build without stressing about griefing. The world gen is custom and uses Regions Unexplored with bigger terrain like continents and islands so the map feels huge and pretty.
There are more structures to find like better dungeons strongholds mineshafts and cave biomes so exploring stays interesting. If you like machines you can do automation with Create plus Steam n Rails and extra addons for factories and railways.
Survival has more depth too with extra food and farming content like Farmer’s Delight Aquaculture 2 Vinery and Herbal Brews. It also has a lot of helpful mods like backpacks waystones JEI Corpse and simple voice chat so playing feels smoother.
The vibe is meant to be chill and relaxed with fewer pointless problems. You can grind build explore automate or just hang out.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla Nations, Diplomacy, and War

This is a vanilla 1.21.1 server that is all about nations diplomacy and conflict. It runs on Towns and Nations and it feels like the world is made by the players over time.
You can start a town or join one and then claim land and grow your territory with your group. Nations can be created and led and they can expand and make alliances or start rivalries.
PvP is part of the whole setup and wars are structured through the nations system. Territory and influence actually matter so choices you make can change the politics and the next big fight.
There is also a player driven economy with trade so groups can build trade networks and specialize in different resources. Conflict is expected but it is meant to be organized through nations.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSableCraft Long-Term Chill Vanilla SMP

SableCraft is a small vanilla SMP that is being opened up from the very start. It is meant to be a long term survival world where people can actually stay and build stuff over time.
The vibe is chill and respectful. Builders casual players and creators are all welcome. It is not pay to win and it is not anarchy. The server is trying to avoid drama and let the community help shape what happens from day one.
They are running season 1 player applications and also optional staff applications. Launch is coming soon so it is a good time to get in early.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
