I found this survival server called Smithtainment Minecraft and it feels like a real home online. They have been running games for over ten years so it feels pretty stable and well made. The server is on hard mode and it still feels kind of vanilla but with a bunch of extra quality of life stuff.
There are jobs you can take and you can level up skills and fight stronger mobs. There is a resource world so the main world does not get wrecked. Mobs and spawners can stack and there are both server shops and player shops so you can trade a lot. You can also set up player warps and use commands like rtp home and sethome which makes exploring way easier.
If you die you meet this fairy who lets you buy back your items which is actually pretty cool because hard mode can be rough. There are playtime ranks that give you more perks the longer you stay so it rewards people who stick around. The spawn area is custom built and looks really nice and there is a PvP arena under it for people who want to fight.
There are custom Ender Dragon fights so you can team up with other players and take her down together. The community seems really welcoming and they help new players when they join. The server runs on Minecraft Java version 1.21.10 so it is updated and ready for new adventures.
Lodestone Geopolitics And Worldbuilding
Lodestone is a Minecraft geopol and worldbuilding server that is trying to do something new in this genre. It has custom features and the whole server is based around land power trade and politics.
The main thing that stood out to me is the Spice Trades system. You harvest spices and sell them at spawn and the environment you pick changes how good the spices are. So getting better land actually matters a lot for money and it can even start wars over the best areas.
There is Towny so players can form towns and nations. These groups can go to war with each other so it is not just building. You also get chest shops so players can make their own shops with chests and signs and trade with other players.
The server also uses Auraskills. You can level up a bunch of different skills and unlock different abilities which changes the normal gameplay loop and makes grinding feel more interesting.
Right now Lodestone is in a closed beta stage. You have to apply to be one of the first beta testers and then you can join with the IP they give you. It feels like a server for people who like serious worldbuilding politics and wars over land instead of just casual minigames.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOz SMP Season 5 Semi Vanilla 18+
Oz SMP just started season 5 with a fresh world so everything feels new. Right now the spawn area is spooky and later it will turn into a nightmare before Christmas theme so the whole place changes as the holidays roll in.
This is a semi vanilla survival server with a small community that feels like a family. People play all kinds of ways like building redstone exploring and more. It is for players who are 18 or older and it is very LGBTQIA plus friendly and inclusive.
The server runs on 1.21.10 and updates when paper does. It keeps a vanilla feel but has nice quality of life plugins like one person sleep teleport to spawn and home combining chest plate with elytra chest sorting and a few others.
The economy is kind of like Hermitcraft. Diamonds are the main currency and it uses an honor system that is enforced so people do not steal. You can build your own shop and sell whatever you want.
Rules are pretty strict about respect. No griefing or stealing at all and pvp only happens if everyone agrees first. The nether roof is open for travel so people can connect places fast. Since there are players from all over the world there is almost always someone online and the vibe stays chill.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNexara Sci Fi Colony Ship RP
This is a Minecraft roleplay server about a huge colony ship called Nexara. The ship is so big that it feels like a whole city flying through space. Most of the roleplay happens on the ship while it travels between different planets.
Players get a lot of freedom to build and to shape the story. You can gather resources from planets help build up the ship and create your own character story. The lore is always growing because players keep adding new ideas. Staff also run plots so there is always something happening and it does not feel like just slice of life.
The server has people from a bunch of regions like North America Asia Europe and Australia so it is easier to find others to play and roleplay with. There is a short whitelist process before you get full access but the staff and players are friendly and help you get started.
The story is about pioneers who were supposed to travel to a new Earth like planet called Hestia. You went into cryosleep and were told you would build a utopia there. When you wake up most people are still asleep the ship is missing a lot of what was promised and something strange is going on. The rest of the mystery is for you to discover through roleplay with others.
The community is welcoming and they support and affirm 2SLGBTQIA plus players and people from many different backgrounds.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe Mine Adventurers Bedrock Realms Reset
This is a Bedrock realms server called The Mine Adventurers. The world is getting a full reset so everyone gets to start from scratch together.
It is a clean survival experience where people play fair. The server has zero hacks and no griefing chaos and the community wants a place without toxicity.
The players are active and like to help each other. The focus is on cooperation adventure and just having healthy fun while you build and explore and try to make history in the world.
Everything is free and open to new players. You can join with your friends and grow with the community from day one and see what you can all build together in this new era.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAvalon RPG SMP – Epic Minecraft MMORPG
Avalon RPG is a Minecraft server that feels like a real MMORPG inside the normal survival world. You play as a guardian who has to defend Avalon from a great evil and you can either go solo or build up your own kingdom with other players.
The server has seven different classes like warrior mage rogue paladin summoner cleric and marksman. There are six story chapters with over two hundred quests and tons of npcs so there is always something to do. You can fight through dungeons and raid bosses and there are daily loot drops so boss fights actually feel rewarding.
There are custom skills magic weapons and armor plus pets that you can capture train and level up. The kingdom system is based on towny so you can join a town or make your own and build it up with friends. There are also crates banking auctions and a global market plus custom fishing and crafting and you keep your inventory on death.
The rules are pretty simple. No griefing or stealing no scamming and you have to be respectful and ethical and use common sense. The server is built with a lot of plugins to feel like games such as big fantasy rpgs but it still looks and feels like Minecraft so it is easy to get into but deep if you want to grind.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWesterCraft Game Of Thrones SMP
WesterCraft is a modded Java SMP that is inspired by Game of Thrones and it feels like a big roleplay world that is trying to recover after a huge war.
The server uses a political system where you rule a House and you deal with stuff like influence stability and royal favor and if you fail other players can knock you down with smarter words or stronger force.
The map is custom built to feel like Westeros with different regions that were hit by war like the Riverlands the cold North and proud Dorne and more places to explore and fight over.
The server is looking for builders who want to make big castles and cities and also lore writers who like making backstories and events plus moderators and event staff who want to help run the drama on the server.
It is whitelist only so they care about quality over quantity and they want a dedicated playerbase that wants to build scheme and rise together before more players are allowed in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBadWolfMC 18+ Semi Vanilla Network
BadWolfMC is an adult only Minecraft server for players who are 18 or older. The owners actually check proof of age so it really is a grown up place and not just kids lying about it. The whole idea is to have a spot where you can relax and build without constant drama.
The server feels pretty chill and the community sounds friendly and inclusive. People come from a lot of different backgrounds but they all just want to hang out and play Minecraft in peace. It is meant to be drama free so you can join without worrying about constant fights.
The gameplay is mostly semi vanilla so it still feels like normal Minecraft but there are some plugins added to make things more fun without ruining the classic survival feel. The server also runs on strong hardware in Chicago so it is made to be stable and smooth.
It supports Java and Bedrock crossplay so you can join from computer console or even phone which is really nice if your friends use different devices.
There are lots of different game modes to try like regular survival hardcore skyblock acid island one block prison creative and minigames. There are also events like weekly Bed Wars tournaments seasonal stuff and even watch parties on Discord plus dungeons quests and vaults with special prizes.
Overall it feels like a laid back place for adults who want to play Minecraft seriously or casually without kids and without drama.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe New Life SMP Season 2 Begins
The New Life SMP is a survival server that is all about playing together instead of feeling alone. It is made to be a tight community where every player actually matters.
The server runs Season 2 right now and it started very recently. So new players can join early and grow with everyone else. The world has monthly events and the border expands over time so there is always new stuff to explore.
The economy is fully player made so trading and deals between players are really important. Progression is kept balanced with armor upgrading templates so no one zooms way ahead and everyone stays on a fair level.
They use Simple Voice Chat so talking and working together is easier and more fun. The server is Java and Bedrock and it is based in United States Central on version 1.21.10.
The community is international and they act like no player is better than anyone else. Everyone is equal and they just want to have fun in and out of the SMP.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe BoardWalk Multi Mode World
The BoardWalk is a server that feels like a giant Minecraft computer that runs a bunch of different worlds. It is made so lots of people can find something they like and just hop in and play.
There are several main modes. There is lifesteal if you like more intense survival. There is normal vanilla if you just want classic Minecraft. There is a superflat world that is totally different from normal terrain. There is also a crazy 1 to 1 amplified world with biomes that feel real life sized and huge.
The server runs on Minecraft 1.21 and up. It is cross play so people on different platforms can join together. It is up 24 7 for five days every week so it works pretty well for people who play a lot.
Overall it feels like a place where you can just pick the world that matches your mood and hang out. The owner seems excited for new players to join and try all the different modes.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP