Northwoods is a survival multiplayer server on 1.21.11 that keeps the vanilla feel but adds a few plugins to make it deeper.
It started as a small world for the owner and their wife and then they decided to open it up for more players.
You can build towns with Towny and use Towny chat. There are shopkeepers for trading and SimpleJobs for extra goals. The world uses a custom terrain generator and the mobs can level up so exploring and fighting stays interesting. There is also Distant Horizon support.
Vulcan SMP Nations Wars And Events

Vulcan SMP is a community server that feels like more than just Minecraft. There are around 22 players right now and they want more people to show up and stick around.
The big thing here is nations. Players run their own nations and there is also an admin run World Assembly where people can set up trade and alliances and even have wars.
They also do a lot of events. You can jump into PVP tournaments and horse races plus scavenger hunts and parkour. The economy is run by players too with shops selling goods. Some people trade with diamonds and some even use currencies made by a nation.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBetaBuddies Classic Beta Survival SMP

BetaBuddies is a small vanilla SMP on Minecraft Beta 1.7.3. It is for people who miss classic survival and want to build with others and keep it simple.
The community is trying to grow and stay active. The vibe is about having fun and making cool builds together in the old Beta style.
It is whitelist based so you have to request access. The rules are strict on respect. No hate speech and no griefing or stealing and no cheating. Try to keep memes away from anything offensive and be kind since bullying is not allowed.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSunset Retreat 18+ Vanilla Plus SMP

Sunset Retreat is an EU based seasonal SMP for players who are 18 and up. It is made to feel chill so you can relax and play without the chaos.
It stays close to vanilla but adds a few quality of life things. There is voice chat. There are mob and player heads. It also has Bedrock compatibility and a Pl3xMap so you can look at the world.
The server uses a diamond economy with player run shops. The owners are active and they actually play and keep up with updates. It is whitelisted and the community is welcoming and inclusive.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPJOIN THE RIFT SMP NOW

I found a Minecraft SMP called The Rift SMP.
The post was super simple and it looks like a straight up join and play type of server. If you want an SMP place to hop in and see what is going on this is basically that.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLounge SMP Chill No Reset Survival
Active PlayerbaseCasual survival paceCommunity first vibescreative building focusSurvival Multiplayer Server
I found a chill long term SMP that is meant for people who want to play at their own pace and just build and survive.
They say the world has no resets so you can stick around and keep your progress. The community is supposed to be active and relaxed with no griefers and no drama.
There is a simple economy plus voice chat. PvP is optional since there is a toggle. It also has a Bedrock port for people who want to join that way.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDemocracy Survival With A Ruthless Emperor

CaliCraft is a player run Minecraft server based out of California where you can actually shape what happens. Every two weeks players elect an Emperor and this role has real power over the server. They can change plugins make laws and even imprison people for basically any reason. If you get marked as a fugitive you can end up spawning in prison when you die or get dragged back in handcuffs if you get caught.
The Emperor still has to follow a Constitution but they can add temporary laws during their reign. If players vote in a Discord poll for 3 days a law can become permanent so the server can change over time.
There is a lobby first and it gets you into the different gamemodes fast. Modded Survival has custom enchantments skills jobs an auction house an economy custom dungeons and vote crates with strong gear. It is also a claim world and it has a kingdom that the Emperor runs.
Vanilla Survival has quests chest sorting and daily rewards for more chill play. There is also Skyblock with some extra addons.
The server supports Java and Bedrock cross play and it supports versions 1.17.1 to 1.21.10. It also uses a custom resource pack with unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it feels like you need to come prepared.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLiving Medieval Fantasy RP With Voice

This is a medieval fantasy roleplay server where the world feels alive and players push the story forward. The lore is mostly driven by players and staff only guides it a little so it stays on track.
You can build towns and try to rule cities. You can make alliances or start wars if that is what your group wants. Borders can shift and the world reacts to what people do so it does not feel stuck.
It also has proximity voice chat so roleplay feels way more real. You can play as different fantasy races like High Elves Dark Elves Dwarves Cyclopes Automatons and more. Your actions matter here and you can become part of the world history.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBuild Nations, Wage Wars, Rule SMP

I found Slappster SMP Reimagined and it is a Vanilla plus survival multiplayer server where players run the world. It feels like one big strategy game where power and politics matter a lot.
People can create nations and build up real civilizations from nothing. You can team up with others or make rivals and try to control land.
Wars are a huge part of it. You can conquer territory defend allies and fight for dominance.
There is also an economy vibe where players trade and use taxes to grow stronger. The server supports Java and Bedrock crossplay so more people can play together.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPZero Cost Hosting That Actually Runs

SwiftServers is a free Minecraft hosting platform where you can spin up a server really fast. It is made for people who want something that feels professional but still costs nothing.
The big thing is their control panel since it is custom built and not just a reskin of something else. It is meant to be lightweight and easy to use so you can deploy a server in seconds.
It supports Paper and Spigot so it works for a normal SMP with friends or a Paper server setup. They also talk a lot about security with DDoS protection and a backup system where you can create and restore backups quickly.
The listed specs include 1.5 GB dedicated RAM 10 GB NVMe SSD storage an AMD EPYC Rome CPU with 8 cores and a 1 Gbit uplink. They also say there is no credit card needed and no hidden fees.
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