Near Vanilla SMP 18+ Java Fun

Welcome to Near Vanilla

About Us:
Near Vanilla is a chill server with a tight-knit crew. For 8 years, players have built, explored, and had fun together. Whether you like solo play or teaming up, there’s something for everyone.

What We Offer:

Co-op Builds: Work with others on cool projects.
Fun Events: Join in on contests and hangouts.
Shopping Districts: Trade and shop with friends.

Community Vibes:

Global Friends: Chat on Discord, share ideas, or just goof around.
Player Input: Big changes come from player chats. Your voice matters!
Staff Support: Our team keeps things smooth and friendly.

Explore with DynaMap:
Check out your favorite biomes and see where your pals are!

Join Us:
Grab your gear and show off your skills! Apply now!

Server Info:

IP: play.nearvanilla.com
Website: nearvanilla.com
Server Guide: Our Notion Page
Map: DynaMap
Season 5 Recap: Watch Here
Screenshots: Check This Out

Requirements:

Age: 18+
Mature & Respectful: Be nice!

Zero Tolerance Policy:

No hacks, glitches, or dupes.
No griefing, stealing, or bullying.
Toxic behavior? Not here!

Fun Features:

Deathlog: Know where you died.
WanderfulAdditions: Control armor stands and hide item frames.
Kickafk: Kicks players afk over 3 hours.
Custom Plugins: Check our Discord for more.

Ready to Join?

Click below to apply through Discord!

Apply here!

EchelonMC Simple Survival 1.21.1

Building-focusedcasual friendlychill survivalclean interfacecommunity-drivenfriendly playersHelpful Staffintuitive systemslightweight pluginslong-term worldlow clutterNo mods neededno pay to winPaper Serverrelaxed pacingsemi vanilla vibesimple-gameplaySuggestion BasedSurvival-Focusedvanilla style

Echelon is a simple survival server that tries to feel like normal Minecraft but smoother. You do not need any mods or special client. You just join with regular Minecraft and play.

The server keeps things clean and not confusing. Menus are not cluttered and commands stay simple. There are NPCs at spawn that talk to you and explain stuff and they give info about how the server works.

This server really listens to players. There is a suggestion system where you type a command and get a book in game. You can write your ideas and the team reads them and uses them to improve the server.

Gameplay is focused on survival. It does not try to change the main loop of mining building and exploring. Nothing is super overpowered and the world still feels normal. Endermen cannot pick up blocks so your builds stay safe.

There are some cool systems like a wilderness NPC that can teleport you to a random area. There is also auto pathing so the ground slowly gets worn where players walk a lot. The server can update many things while it is running so there are fewer restarts.

When you join you spawn in a clean hub area that gives you the info you need. Overall Echelon feels like classic survival with some smart ideas that make it easier to play and easier to give feedback.
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Hemora Lifesteal SMP Semi-Vanilla Survival

Active StaffAdventure-focusedchallenging survivalClean GameplayCommunity Eventscompetitive gameplayFair Rulesfriendly communityHardcore Pvplifesteal heartslong-term worldno cheatsNo Dupingno exploitsno grief clientsnon toxicplayer combatPvP SurvivalSemi VanillaStrategy Focused

Hemora is a semi vanilla Lifesteal SMP that feels really intense but also pretty friendly. When you play here every fight matters because hearts are on the line and the Lifesteal mechanics make combat way more scary and exciting.

The server keeps things simple and fair. There are no end crystals no respawn anchors no cheats and no exploits allowed. It is all about pure combat good strategy and real survival so everyone plays on the same level.

The community is chill and non toxic. People who join usually just want a fun challenge and a place to hang out. Staff are active and ready to help so if something goes wrong they actually do something.

There are events and competition that give you reasons to explore and to fight and to get stronger. You can try to rise to power or just survive in a bleeding world where every heart really counts.

If you like challenge adventure and a fair Lifesteal experience this server fits that vibe a lot.
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One Life SMP Hardcore Challenge

active buildingbuild focusedCommunity Focusedfresh worldhard modeHardcore Serverhigh stakeslong-term worldno casualsno grief vibeone lifePlayer buildsRisk-rewardSerious SurvivalSmall Communitysmp survivalSurvival ChallengeSurvival multiplayerTeam Survivalwhitelist only

This server is called OneLifeSMP and it is a hardcore style SMP. You only get one life so every move feels risky.

The community is small and people focus a lot on building. There are already tons of builds even though the server is pretty new.

It is whitelist so you have to make an application on the discord before you can join. That keeps the server more controlled and chill.

Since the server is still new the overworld and the nether are not all looted yet. There is still a lot to explore and lots of space for new bases and projects.
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Everbloom SMP Network Survival Seasons

Bedrock Crossplaybuilder-friendlycasual gameplaycommunity-drivencozy atmosphereexploration focusedfriendly playersgrief-freeJava crossplaylong-term worldnether roofNo Toxicitypeaceful optionPvP SurvivalRaiding Allowedredstone friendlyseasonal worldsstable performanceSurvival Focusvanilla-like

Everbloom SMP is a small network with two different survival worlds and it feels pretty relaxed.

There is a casual survival world that is perfect if you like building and exploring and just peaceful play. It has custom terrain and structures but still feels kind of like normal vanilla. There is no pvp no griefing and no raiding so it is really safe if you just want to build farms and cool bases with other friendly players.

They also have a more standard survival world called Everbloom Survival with seasons. Season 3 starts on the 12th of December so it is a fresh start chance. On this one pvp and raiding are allowed so it has more risk and action. Farming redstone and nether roof access are fully supported so technical players can go crazy. The world border is 75k so there is a lot of space but not so huge that everyone is super far apart.

Both modes are crossplay so people on Java and Bedrock can play together. The server says it is lag free and stable which is really nice if you like big builds or farms.

Overall the community sounds relaxed and wholesome and they focus on creativity and cooperation whether you choose the peaceful casual side or the more intense survival season side.

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Lumoria SMP – Chill 18+ Forever World

Adult SurvivalCasual Survivalchill eveningscozy gameplayCrossplay FriendlyEasy travelforever survivalfriendly adultsjava bedrockLand Protectionlong-term worldLow PopulationMature Playersquality of liferelaxed communityResource GatheringSemi VanillaSmall CommunityVoice Chat Serverwhitelist only

Lumoria SMP is a small 18 plus survival server that feels really chill and relaxed. It is made for people who just want to unwind after a long day and play some classic Minecraft without a lot of pressure.

The server is whitelisted and meant for adults only. The community is friendly but still pretty small so you should not expect many players on at once. Right now it is usually under five people online at a time. The world is a forever world and the owner says it will never be reset so you can build long term and really settle in.

The gameplay is mostly vanilla with some simple quality of life tweaks. There is land claim protection so your builds stay safe. There is a voice chat mod for people who like to talk while they play. You also get things like vein miner and timber so you can gather resources faster.

There are a few useful commands too. You can use trade for long distance trading with other players. You can use TPA to visit others and RTP to explore new places. TNT duping bedrock breaking and flying machines are allowed so redstone players can do more advanced stuff.

The server runs on version 1.21.10 and has ViaVersion so people on some older versions can still join. Overall it feels like a cozy place where adults can relax play survival at their own pace and slowly build a community together.
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Near Vanilla SMP 18+ Java Fun

Welcome to Near Vanilla

Server Info:

Requirements:

Zero Tolerance Policy:

Fun Features:

Ready to Join?

EchelonMC Simple Survival 1.21.1

Hemora Lifesteal SMP Semi-Vanilla Survival

One Life SMP Hardcore Challenge

Everbloom SMP Network Survival Seasons

Lumoria SMP – Chill 18+ Forever World