Bluest Network is a modded fantasy Minecraft server that just went public. It feels like more than a normal SMP because people are here to chill and meet new players while still having big adventures.
The world is built around fantasy stuff like dragons and magic. Players can make their own nations and then team up or fight. There are wars and conquests and alliances so the politics can get wild.
It seems good for roleplay or for anyone who wants to build up a strong nation. You can also just relax and play with others if you do not want to get dragged into every fight.
Whitelisted Vanilla SMP With Events

Ordinary SMP is a vanilla survival server on Java 1.21.11 and it stays up to date with the newest stuff. It is whitelisted so the community stays respectful and fun.
The server feels tight knit and friendly and people like to build together on big community projects. If someone messes with your builds they use Ledger to check what happened so griefing or stealing can be investigated.
It also has BlueMap so you can see the world on a live map. There is Simple VoiceChat for talking in game and an AudioPlayer for custom audio. Dragons can drop elytra too.
There is a custom resource pack with cosmetics trophies and event rewards with a HermitCraft inspired vibe. They also run server wide events like PvP battles build contests and huge group projects.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave-Only Semi-Anarchy Survival Season 2

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server that feels like vanilla but tougher. The wild part is the entire overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It is just caves forever with biomes resources and structures all down there.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start and more stuff to do. Survival is brutal and you have to be smart to make it.
They also added a big expansion called the Wasteland Dimension. It has new gear to fight over huge mega structures with secrets and a unique currency that pushes a player driven economy. There is also a new spawn and the dimension uses custom generated terrain with special features.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSeasonal One-Life Survival With Real Stakes

Lumi Hardcore is a public hardcore survival SMP where you only get one life. When you die you get put into spectator mode until the next reset so every choice feels serious.
The worlds are meant to reset on purpose every 60 days in real time. That way each season starts fair and everyone has to build up again from nothing.
The gameplay stays mostly vanilla with a few lightweight datapacks for decoration and quality of life plus clean death handling. There are no gameplay changing mods and no pay to win stuff.
It runs on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it is online mode only so cracked clients are not allowed. There is also optional proximity voice chat with Simple Voice Chat if you want it but you do not need it to play.
It seems made for players who like tense survival thoughtful progression and a calm respectful community.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStormy Lagoon SMP Crossplay No P2W

Stormy Lagoon is a long term survival server with a fair feel and no pay to win stuff. It has a tight community and staff that stays active and keeps updates coming.
It supports crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can play together. Progression is a big deal here with daily missions and quest milestones plus playtime ranks so you move up just by playing.
The server has custom gear like levelable tools weapons and armor with abilities. There are also custom combat items like a special trident shield and spear.
You get a player driven economy so you can trade and run shops. There is skill leveling with mcMMO and activity rewards like Pearls and Diamonds.
There are monthly resource worlds so you can gather fresh stuff without wrecking the main world. You can also use an RTP menu to jump across five different worlds.
Claims help stop griefing and you can toggle PvP on or off so fights are consensual. You can also set tags and join messages and make canvas art on maps with artmap.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Semi Vanilla SMP With Voice

Lounge SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels like a chill place to hang out and play for a long time.
The world does not reset so your builds can stay. The community is active and relaxed. There is an easy player economy so trading and making money is simple.
You can use proximity voice chat while you play. PvP is optional so you can fight if you want or just do your own thing. Bedrock players can also join using the port listed on the server page.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPApathesia Whitelist SMP Zero Paywalls

Apathesia is a whitelisted SMP that runs on 1.21.11 and it is modded Fabric with Geyser so Java players and Bedrock and console players can all join.
The main vibe is that it is fully against money stuff. There is no economy and no crates and no ranks and no FOMO tricks. They also say no resets so your work is not getting wiped for hype.
The mods are server sided only so you do not need to download anything. The world gen is upgraded with Terralith Stellarity Towns and Towers and Incendium so exploring feels way less boring.
It also has QoL commands like rtp in a 20k radius plus home tpa and spawn. There is trade and mail and chest locking. They also have small cozy extras like crouch hearts sit hat and even chess.
They say no world border and no over moderation. Trading stalls are player run and still with no currency. All ages are welcome but you have to act mature and any hate speech harassment or cheating gets handled right away.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrossplay No PvP SMP With Claims

I found playJAMS and it is a no pvp survival multiplayer server that works for both Java and Bedrock players.
It has land claims so your builds can stay safe and you get up to 4 homes you can set.
The nether is not always open. On weekdays it opens from 5 to 7 PM EST and on weekends it is open all day.
Nether portals only work at spawn and you use the spawn command to get there.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWaychest Journeys: Solo Start, Shared World

Waychest is a PvE survival server on Java 1.21.11 that feels like you start in your own quiet world. You and your friends begin in a Journey with a random spawn point and it can seem like nobody else is around.
As you explore more you learn the whole place is one shared survival world. Other Journeys are out there doing their own thing and you can eventually cross paths.
The big hook is the Waychests. These special chests can connect across the world and push you to travel farther and find what other players left behind. Later you can craft and place your own to guide the next Journey toward your builds.
There is also a Waychest Flight minigame where you craft an Elytra from found ingredients and fly through rings to reach a Waychest made by a stranger. Fast travel exists too but you have to discover warp points first to unlock them.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRealm of Thrones Kingdom Wars SMP

Realm of Thrones is a crossplay SMP that feels like it is all about building civilizations and making a real community. People make kingdoms and try to level them up over time. You can go for power and conquest or you can stay peaceful and become a trade partner and ally.
It has a ranking system that goes up with in game money and your play time. As you rise you get more access and more prestige. It pushes you to keep playing and growing your nation.
There are configurable tech style parts so players can set up factories and try to become a big industry leader. The server also adds a bunch of quality of life stuff so it does not feel boring.
There is stuff like legendary fishing you can sell and crates you can test your luck with. You can use the server shop or make your own shop. You can also take jobs and get paid for playing while leveling them up. McMMO leveling is part of the grind too. They also just launched around 25 quests and it is new and still being tested with more planned later.
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