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It is not top tier but it should be enough to actually play with friends. Feedback is welcome and right now they are only focused on free Minecraft hosting.
Smithtainment SMP Vanilla Feel Hard Mode
Smithtainment is a survival server that tries to keep that vanilla ish feel but still adds a lot of helpful stuff. The server runs on Hard mode so it can get intense when you are out exploring and mining.
There are jobs and a ranking system based on playtime so you keep unlocking more perks as you stick around. It also has a full economy with a balanced server shop plus player shops and an auction house and chest shops for trading.
The world has leveled mobs and there is a separate resource world for gathering. You also get useful commands like teleport and homes plus warps and cosmetics and tags.
When you die you get sent to a fairy and you can buy back the items you lost which makes deaths hurt less but still matter. Spawn is custom built and there is a PvP arena under it and villagers to talk to if you like story vibes.
You can also team up for custom Ender Dragon fights and mess with custom fishing with tournaments too. It is updated for Java 1.21.10.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP18+ Whitelisted Semi Vanilla SMP
I found a brand new community SMP that is semi vanilla and focused on fair play. It is whitelist only and it is 18+ only so the vibe is more mature.
There are no ranks and no donor perks. There is no server shop either so the economy is more player driven with diamonds as the main currency. There are also no teleport shortcuts so travel and building roads actually matters.
The server uses ValhallaMMO and ValhallaTrinkets so you can get deeper progression while still feeling like survival. The world uses Terralith generation so the terrain should feel fresh. Players can run shops with Shopkeepers and rent market space with AdvancedRegionMarket.
There is Bluemap for viewing the world and Bell Claims for land claiming. Phantoms are disabled. The End has a weekly Ender Dragon respawn and the dragon is reworked into a multi phase raid boss fight. Changes are driven by community feedback and polls.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPInvictus SMP Season 11 Fresh Start
Invictus is a community survival server that has been running since 2020 and it is on Season 11 right now. It supports both Java and Bedrock so more people can play together.
The server is hard mode and it is built to stay semi vanilla while still having extra stuff. It uses a custom plugin pack plus vanilla style quality of life tweaks. There is a live web map and player stats so you can watch the world change.
It also has community events like fishing competitions and other hangouts. You can lock chests and there are extras like shooting stars and chairs and sitting.
They want players who are mature and who follow the rules. No hacks or x ray or baritone or exploits and just chill and have fun with the community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGOOMB SMP Season 2 Amplified Vanilla
GOOMB SMP is a vanilla survival server that plays on an amplified world. The current season started after a world reset about a month ago so people are still building up and spreading out.
At first the world border made everyone live close together but it has expanded since then so there is more room for big plans and new bases. The End has been opened and players kicked off an egg hunt event so people have reasons to meet up and interact.
The community feels really active with shops getting advertised and lots of trading talk and screenshots being shared. Voice chats are often full of people just hanging out.
The rules are strict about respect and safety. No racism or hate speech. No NSFW. No griefing. No stealing. No unconsented PvP. Keep it mature and drama free. You have to apply and get approved before you can be whitelisted.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWITHER STORM SURVIVAL EVENT SERVER
This is a Bedrock survival server built around a Wither Storm event. The world is meant to feel dangerous and you are here to survive the chaos.
The server uses the Decayed Reality V2.11 mod. Wither Storm destruction is expected so your base might not stay safe forever.
There is a simple rule set. No griefing bases and you need to listen to the owner. The main goal is to have fun and survive.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMostly Vanilla Semi Anarchy Java SMP
This is a mostly vanilla Java SMP that keeps things simple but still feels wild.
It is semi anarchy so you can kill anyone anywhere anytime. There are rules though and you check them in the discord.
It has a few commands like /team /back /sethome and /kit. There are some more listed at spawn. It also has some new enchants. The server only allows one mace because the owner does not like the mace.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWarzone Style Modded Minecraft Combat
I found a modded Minecraft server that feels like Warzone but inside Minecraft. It is military style and the guns are meant to look super realistic.
You can play battle royale and also TDM. There is jungle warfare stuff too so it feels like a real combat zone.
You join using the modpack and then press multiplayer and pick the server. The server is based on a big YouTube video and they said bigger YouTubers want to do playable events soon.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWhitelisted Vanilla SMP With Big Community Vibes
Anti theft loggingCollaborative World BuildingCosmetic unlockablesfriendly staff teamJava latest patch
Ordinary SMP is a vanilla survival server on Java 1.21.11 that stays updated with the newest stuff. It feels like a tight knit place where people from all over team up to build and explore together.
The server is whitelisted so the community stays respectful and active. If someone tries griefing or stealing there is logging with Ledger so staff can check what happened and help protect builds.
There is a live BlueMap you can use to see the world. It also has Simple VoiceChat for talking in game plus an AudioPlayer for custom audio.
You can also get dragon elytra drops. There is a custom resource pack with cosmetics trophies and event rewards with a HermitCraft inspired vibe and they are open to ideas for new custom items.
They run server wide events like PvP battles build contests and big community projects so there is usually something going on for builders explorers and redstone players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRainbow Unity SMP Rank Up Survival
Rainbow Unity is an SMP that is updated to 1.21.11 and it is built for people who want a place to settle in.
You can claim land so your stuff stays yours and you can build up an empire over time. There is also a rankup system with perks so you can keep leveling up while you play.
I also saw crates for powerful rewards plus daily rewards to keep you coming back. It has ranks quests custom items crates and land claim so there is always something to do.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP