Lounge SMP is a chill survival server that is trying to feel like a place you belong and not a toxic mess. The owner actually talks to players and asks for feedback so the server can be shaped by the people who play.
The community is active and fun and there is lore that is not scripted so it can grow naturally. You can use claims to protect your stuff and there is a shop plus jobs so you can earn money and trade.
They also run weekly events and there is a parkour event coming up this weekend. You can join on Java and Bedrock.
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It has a custom control panel that they made from scratch and it is meant to be fast and easy to use. You can start a vanilla SMP with friends or run a Paper server. It also supports Spigot.
They say the servers are protected with DDoS protection and there is a backup system so you can create and restore backups fast.
The listed specs are 1.5 GB dedicated RAM an AMD EPYC Rome CPU with 8 cores 10 GB NVMe SSD storage and a 1 Gbit uplink. They also say there is no player slot cap and you do not need a credit card.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla Demon Chill Vanilla SMP PvP
Vanilla Demon is a fresh survival SMP for people who want to chill and play normal Minecraft with others.
It is mostly vanilla but it adds a few helpful commands like home teleport and teleport and a random wilderness command so getting around is easier.
There is land claiming so your builds and stuff can stay safe. The world border is huge at 60 million blocks so there is tons of space to explore and settle.
PvP is welcome. You can fight at spawn with keep inventory on or go outside of claims for real survival PvP without keep inventory. The community is meant to be mature and friendly and people help out in chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGOOMB SMP Season 2 Amplified Vanilla
GOOMB SMP is a vanilla survival server that plays on amplified terrain. The world was reset about a month ago so it still feels like a new season and people are already starting big bases.
At first the world border made players live close together. Now the border has expanded so there is more room for everyone to spread out and do their own plans. The End is open and players started an egg hunt event so you get reasons to run into other people.
The community is very active with shop ads and trade talks and people sharing cool terrain screenshots. Voice chats are often full with players hanging out while they plan builds.
Rules are strict about being respectful. No hate speech and no NSFW. No griefing no stealing and no unconsented PvP. You have to apply and get approved before you can get whitelisted.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermitiaSMP Season 11 Community Vanilla Plus
HermitiaSMP is a small Hermitcraft inspired SMP that is all about community and players working together from all over.
It runs weekly events to keep things fun and to help new people fit in. The events can be in game stuff and even IRL and art competitions.
There is optional proximity voice chat so you can talk to people while you play. The server also has event houses and community builds where you can join a house and earn points for it.
It uses a custom datapack plus QoL mods that enhance vanilla content. It also has anti grief protection with CoreProtect and a server news service.
If you like roleplay there is a player ran RP government. Server lore is planned for soon too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Vanilla SMP With Real Community
Vanillacraft is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to feel like normal Minecraft with other people and not a bunch of extra stuff getting in the way.
There is no server store and no pay to win ranks. There are no economy plugins or GUI shops either. People can build where they want and the staff stays active to stop griefing. Coreprotect is used so grief is not a big worry.
The server has a community spawn with farms and other helpful things. There is also a market district where players run their own shops and trade items. Travel is kept simple with no teleporting so you move around with the nether roof routes or an elytra.
Players say the community is friendly and you tend to see the same people online which makes it easier to actually know everyone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRen’s Tavern Vanilla Plus Crossplay 1.21.11
Ren’s Tavern is a vanilla ish survival server on 1.21.11 and it lets Java and Bedrock players play together. It feels like a small chill place where people just want to hang out and play Minecraft.
The server is still new since it started on 28.01.26 so you can get in early and help shape the world. There are spots for content creators too if you want to stream or make videos.
It uses plugins like a custom disc feature a square map Discord integration and Simple Voice Chat plus more. The server is also planning a player made shopping area and fun community events.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBeta 1.7.3 Vanilla SMP With Friends
kindness matters hereOld School Craftingsimple survival playslow paced survivalSmall Active Community
BetaBuddies is a vanilla Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 SMP server with a small but active community that wants more people to join.
The whole point is enjoying classic Minecraft and building stuff together while keeping it simple and fun.
The rules are pretty clear. No hate speech or symbols. No griefing stealing or cheating. Try to avoid explicit or offensive meme content. Be kind to each other because bullying is not allowed.
You will need to request a whitelist to play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGallant Semi Vanilla Survival With Dynmap
Gallant is a semi vanilla survival server that tries to keep the normal Minecraft feel while adding a few small quality of life tweaks.
There is no whitelist application. You join their Discord. You link your user. Then you can jump in and play.
They focus a lot on keeping your stuff safe with backups. They also have grief protection and inventory snapshots.
You can protect chests with a sign. You can vein mine ores by sneaking. Creepers do not damage blocks and phantoms do not spawn. Minecarts go faster. The server can pick the best tool for the job and it can auto refill your hand while building.
They also have a Dynmap so you can check the world from a map view.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Vanilla World New Universe Java
New Universe is a fresh vanilla Java server with a 100 percent untouched world so everything is new and waiting to be found.
It is mostly vanilla but it has some quality of life plugins to make playing feel smoother. The server is meant for newbies and true gamers so you can learn or go hard.
There are very few restrictions but the owner wants it to stay free of toxicity and griefing so people can actually enjoy building and exploring.
You can be one of the first players to explore the land and try to take down the Ender Dragon.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP