Basileia is a vanilla factions PvP kind of place with a big geopolitics vibe.
I found a group that plays a lot of these servers together. The chats and voice chats stay active and they run fun events every Saturday at 1pm EST.
They also say newcomers are welcome so it feels easy to jump in and start playing with people.
Nether Online Hardcore Exploration Server
I found a server called NETHER.ONLINE and it is trying to be way more intense than normal survival. It is built around huge exploration and tough fighting so you always have something to do.
It has custom bosses plus a ton of biomes across all dimensions. You can also find custom structures dungeons and trial chambers which makes exploring feel massive.
There are custom items and resources that are chance based so you keep chasing better finds. They also have self flying elytra which sounds fast and wild.
The server says cheating is impossible because they use their own anti xray and anti esp. It also says there is no pay to win ever so it is supposed to stay fair.
It is a new server with constant updates and it is run by a passionate owner and a small dedicated staff team.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWILD HUNT Awakening RPG SMP Crossplay
I found The Wild Hunt Awakening and it feels like a real RPG world inside Minecraft. You pick a class and you learn skills so fights feel more like spells and combos than normal survival.
There are NPCs that feel alive and you can make powerful custom items. The server pushes you to team up because there are wild bosses and deadly dungeons that are meant for a party.
If you like fighting other players there is PvP too and you can use your arcane skills. It is crossplay for Java and Bedrock so more friends can jump in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdults Only SMP With Big Server Features
Anti theft focuscasual friendly survivalCommunity first vibesquality-of-life tweaksStable performance tuned
Adults Night Out is an 18 plus SMP made for people who want a calm place without kids and random chaos. It is for building exploring and just hanging out with other adults.
The server is run by active staff and it has a lot of custom features that aim to feel like a big server without the drama. They keep up with major updates and they add new stuff based on community suggestions.
Your builds are protected with CoreProtect and a simple custom land claiming system. There are daily rewards for logging in. It also has Slimefun for machine style progression and gadgets plus mcMMO so you can level up skills like mining swords and fishing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPlayer-Led Nations Roleplay Worldbuilding Server
community-driven eventsNo border claimsRoleplay survival blendSerious character playtown building focus
Crescenta is a player led server that has been running for over 2 years. It is all about worldbuilding storytelling and roleplay with more mature people.
The current world is called Gary and it has been around for 6 months. The goal is to keep it going for years so it still feels like the early days and there is lots of room to grow.
Instead of normal land claims it uses a Citadel style reinforcement system. Your stuff can be protected with block based protection so you do not have to stress about chunk borders.
There are multiple nations with their own traditions politics and cultures. You can join one or try to start your own nation and some groups are willing to share land so new players can get started.
It supports versions 1.21.8 to 1.21.11 and it has Java and Bedrock crossplay.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThisna SMP Fresh Vanilla Community
Thisna SMP is a brand new survival multiplayer server that just opened and is looking for more people to join.
Right now it is completely vanilla so it feels simple and classic. Later it is planned to become plugin modded with progressive classes you can pick and leveling up options.
It is free to play and open to all. The rules are no cheating or exploiting and no explicit language.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRosedalean 18+ SMP Enhanced Vanilla
Rosedalean SMP is a Java survival server that feels like enhanced vanilla and it is inspired by Hermitcraft. It is built around community and creativity so people can build big stuff share ideas and hang out.
It welcomes casual players and also the super dedicated ones so you can play at your own pace. Players can join factions help run events or just relax with friends.
It is 18+ and you have to apply first which helps keep things respectful and helps avoid griefing. The server uses add ons so you do not need to download or install mods.
It also has simple voice chat a big world to explore Terralith biomes a ticket system a blue map and custom armour trims. They also want player suggestions and take the community seriously.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcticMC Fresh Season Towny SMP
ArcticMC SMP is a chill survival server where people play to build and hang out. A new season is coming with a brand new world so it is a good time to join while everyone waits for the reset.
It runs Towny and factions so you can start a town claim land make allies or fight over territory. PVP matters here but they push an honor system to keep it more fair.
There is McMMO skills so you level up as you play plus custom items to mess with. The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks big and realistic with mountains valleys and cool spots to build.
The vibe is calm and friendly. It feels like a place to grind build explore or just talk without nonstop chaos.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRotating Modpacks PvP With Fair Rules
I found a server that runs modpacks and then switches to a new pack every few months. People vote on the next pack so it feels like the community picks what happens next.
There is pvp with rules that try to keep it fair. If you do not want to fight you can avoid pvp and still have fun.
They also do not allow player raids so your builds can stay safe. Builders are welcome and it sounds like they really like when people make the world look nice.
A new pack is about to start since Soulrend won the pack vote.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPulsar SMP Semi Vanilla Survival Fun
Pulsar SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels like it is built around the community. It looks like a place where you can play seriously or just chill and still fit in.
The server has good moderation and they say there is no admin abuse. They also run frequent events and competitions so there is usually something going on.
There is a custom plugin with 10 elemental swords and you can get rewards for completing advancements. If you like pvp building or casual survival this server seems like it has room for you.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP