The Nerd.Nu Minecraft Servers
Online since 2009, reliable and longstanding.
NO pay-to-win or pay-for-perks.
Semi-vanilla and no special clients etc. required.
Mature, voluntary staff drawn from the player base.
Active community, forums and subreddit.
Come and join us on our Creative, Non-PvP (PvE) and Minigames servers!
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This is a survival server that feels kind of like Hermitcraft. It is mostly vanilla but with some plugins and datapacks to make things smoother. The world is new because they reset the map so everyone can start fresh.
The spawn is really cool. It is a train in the middle of an ocean so the first thing you see is this weird but awesome build. It already feels like players here like to do big creative projects together.
The community is chill and pretty close. Most players are adults and you need to be at least 15 to join. People here are very helpful and the staff mostly grew out of normal players who just stayed active and nice.
Rules are simple. No bullying or rude behavior and no bigotry at all. Hacking is not allowed. PVP is allowed but stealing and griefing are not allowed even if a base is not protected. So you can fight but you still have to respect other people builds and items.
I think this server is best if you want a long term place to play survival with a small friendly group and you like that Hermitcraft type of world where people build cool stuff near each other and make memories over time.
This is a survival world called Golden SMP where they really want content creators to join.
To get in you have to fill out an application first so it is not just random people joining. The rules are basic and easy to follow and some items are banned but it does not feel super strict.
Right now there are no plugins on the server. After more people join the players will vote together on what plugins to add. So the community helps decide how the server will play.
It seems like a chill place if you want to record or stream and be part of a small survival group.
This is a lifesteal SMP that is on season 7. It feels like people have been playing for a while and they keep coming back for new seasons.
The whole thing is about lifesteal style survival and PvP. You lose hearts when you die and it makes every fight feel way more intense.
If you like survival and fighting players this server is pretty much focused on that. Season 7 makes it feel like they know what they are doing and are ready for more players to join and try to survive.
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server where the whole overworld is underground. There is no normal surface at all. Everything is inside a giant cave world with custom generation made by real Minecraft developers.
The caves feel like a full world with biomes resources and structures. It is still mostly vanilla but the terrain is totally different. Surviving here is really hard and only players who are smart with gear and resources last for long.
Season 2 adds a brand new Wasteland Dimension. It is not just a small biome. It is a huge new place with its own special currency so players can build a new economy and trade in a different way.
In the Wasteland you can find new powerful gear that changes how combat and survival work. There are giant mega structures with secrets and loot to discover. There is also a new spawn that fits the Wasteland theme and makes the start feel fresh.
The Wasteland map is custom made and looks cool and tricky. It has special features that make exploring and fighting there feel different from normal Minecraft. If you want a tough cave only world with semi anarchy rules and a crazy new dimension this server is made for you.
Back2Basics SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels like normal Minecraft but with a few tweaks to make life easier and more fair. It started in December 2023 and now has new ownership and a really community focused vibe. It runs versions from 1.9 up to 1.21 and higher but the newest version is recommended.
The server has a player driven economy where you buy sell and trade using in game currency. You can earn rewards through gameplay and voting so you do not need to spend real money to get cosmetics and perks. You can also trade with other players if you want something from the shop.
There are custom plugins that keep the game close to vanilla but add quality of life features. Keep inventory is turned on so if you die to mobs or other players you keep your gear. There is a random teleport command so you can quickly find a new place for a base. Land claiming is simple with its own custom claim system so you can protect your builds without a golden shovel.
The server runs weekend events like build battles staff hunts and quests every Saturday and Sunday. These events give in game rewards and help people play together. The staff is active and online a lot and the community is friendly to both new and experienced players.
If you like survival servers that are focused on community fair play and light features instead of heavy mods this server fits that style.
