The New Life SMP is a vanilla plus survival server that does not use a bunch of extra commands. There is no TPA or home or enderchest commands so gameplay feels more real and players actually have to travel and explore.
The server supports both Java and Bedrock players on version 1.21 up to 1.21.11 so a lot of people can join. It has been getting popular with around 20 to 30 players online on weekends and sometimes even on weekdays.
From what I see the community is really kind and friendly. People talk using Simple Voicechat which makes everything feel more immersive and it is easier to make friends and work together.
To join you need to fill out a whitelist application. It might take a little effort but the owner is really proud of the community and wants to keep it safe and nice for everyone. If you want a simple vanilla plus SMP with a good vibe this server looks perfect.
New Life SMP – Fresh Vanilla+ Season
Semi Vanilla SMP Starting Soon
I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is in testing right now
They are planning to fully start in about a week so it feels like a fresh beginning
If you want a simple survival server with a small group this one is trying to get goingGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBoneBound ATM10 Forever Modded Server
BoneBound is an All The Mods 10 modded server that is trying to be a fun forever place to play. It is run by someone with a full time job who still wants the server to stay active and chill.
There is no pay to win stuff and no donation drama. The world border is set to 75000 so there is tons of room to build and explore.
They also ban a bunch of items that cause grief exploits or big lag. It feels like they are trying to keep things fair and keep the server running smooth.
Ranks go up by playtime and they are cosmetic bragging rights for now. More perks and land claims are planned later as the server grows. The listed version is 5.5.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCracked 2b2t Style No Rules Anarchy
Toms3 is a cracked anarchy server that is inspired by 2b2t and Hisparquia. It started back in late 2020 then closed in late 2021. After five years it returned with a brand new world.
It is basically full anarchy with little to no changes. There are no admins and no rules and no bans and no shadowbans. You can do whatever you want and you should not expect it to be beginner friendly.
The server aims for a near vanilla experience and only uses minimal modifications to help keep it stable. It also has a separate authentication server. There is no tpa and no home commands.
Cheat clients are allowed but some movement exploits are blocked like Flight and ElytraFly and Timer and similar stuff. There is also a strict anti cheat system that is meant to feel like 2b2t.
They say it is built for long term operation and if it ever shuts down they will release a full world download. It was originally made for South American players but it has been updated and is now almost entirely in English.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOnyxSMP Fresh Map Community Survival
HIGH RENDER DISTANCEnew season startNo pay advantagesperformance tuned survivalvanilla survival vibe
OnyxSMP is a survival server for 1.20.x that is about starting fresh with everybody on the same level. It is launching as soon as the community gives the go ahead so the start feels like an event.
The vibe is simple and focused. No big complicated hub stuff and no game breaking pay to win ranks. It is built for solid performance with high render distance and minimal lag so building and redstone feels smooth.
It is also community driven and they say they actually listen. A lot of the server choices came from votes and suggestions. If you like building redstone or a little civil chaos you will probably fit in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTRUE ANARCHY NO RULES NO RESET
XYZ Anarchy is a real anarchy server where there are no rules at all.
I did not see any admins stepping in and nothing is protected so you can get raided or griefed anytime.
People can raid and betray and destroy and if you want to build then you better be ready to defend it because nothing is safe.
If you want a server that feels dangerous and messy all the time then this is that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP