Paragon SMP is a small vanilla Java server that uses simple voice chat and nothing else. It feels like classic Minecraft but you can actually talk to people nearby. The world is 20k by 20k so there is a ton of space to explore and build.
Keep inventory is off so dying really matters here. You have to be careful when you go mining or exploring. People can build secret bases with their teams and then go up against other groups. Griefing is allowed but it is supposed to be more about stealing and small damage not blowing everything to bits.
The end is not open yet. It will be opened later so everyone can do a big end fight together. The server is whitelisted and has 20 player slots so it stays pretty tight and not super crowded. Right now it has 2 members.
The server runs on version 1.21.11. The community is LGBTQ friendly so it feels safe and welcoming for different people. Spawn is kind of bad but that almost makes it funny and you just run off to make your own place anyway.
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Mech Rehabilitated Modded SMP Adventure
Mech Rehabilitated is a modded SMP that is built for a fun friendly and active small community. It feels like the kind of server you hop on after work or classes to chill and still get a lot done.
The pack has 300 plus mods so there is always something to mess with. People can explore and loot huge structures then go fight bosses and chase that infinite power feeling. If you are more of a calm player there are also tons of food and farming stuff so you can focus on cooking and recipes.
I also saw a bunch of big name mods included like Create Alexs mobs and caves Terramity with addons Farmers Delight with lots of addons Cataclysm Enigmatic Legacy Productive Bees The Aether FTB Quests Irons Spells Tinkers Construct and even Littlepictureframes for community movie nights.
To join you fill out a short whitelist form and they review it so the server stays friendly.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVoidNetwork Returns Custom Prison Launch
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It has private mines that can use custom skins and there are custom enchants too. Players can use a new auctionhouse and you can coinflip against other players. There are also lootboxes packed with rewards and more stuff they did not fully list.
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I found a vanilla focused survival server that is built around a huge world border that goes 200000 by 200000.
The world also gets expanded every month so there is always more space to explore later.
Progress is community driven so players help decide how things move forward and it feels more like a shared survival story.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCustom Lifesteal SMP Limited Slots
I found a custom Lifesteal server that is being built by the owner and their dev with their own coded plugins.
It is aiming for a max of 20 members so it should feel more close and competitive. Alts are not allowed and they plan to use an alt check so people do not exploit the lifesteal system.
Applications open Saturday and close when the server releases on Sunday.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPulsar SMP Whitelist Vanilla Competition
Pulsar SMP is a vanilla survival server that feels both competitive and chill at the same time. It is built around a community that stays active and actually cares about playing together.
The server has good moderation and it calls out admin abuse as something they do not allow. You apply to join and it is whitelist only so it stays more controlled.
They run frequent events and competitions. There are also rewards for being the first to finish certain advancements so it has that race to progress feeling.
If you like PvP building or just playing casual you can fit in here as long as you follow the vibe and play fair.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP