Provim is a semi vanilla SMP that feels like classic Minecraft but with some extra cool stuff added on top. It keeps the normal survival vibe but has custom mechanics that fit in really smooth so it still feels like real Minecraft.
There are playtime based ranks so you rank up just by playing more. You do not have to spend money to get stronger. It is not pay to win. You just get rewarded for sticking around and playing a lot.
The server also has a story mode that sends you across different islands with quests and secrets. It feels like an adventure game inside an SMP. You can go through the story alone or with friends if you want.
If you like a challenge there is a place called Challenge Isle. It has custom bosses and really tough fights for players who want harder content and want to test their skills.
There are a lot of events too. Things like Capture the Flag PvP tournaments Spleef and other fun games. These events help bring the community together and give you something different to do when you need a break from normal survival.
From what I see the community seems warm and welcoming and the server focuses on survival building and adventuring while keeping a classic Minecraft feel with just enough uniqueness to make it stand out.
Provim SMP Semi Vanilla Story Adventure
Anarchy.ae Semi-Anarchy SMP No Wipes
I found Anarchy.ae and it is a long term semi anarchy survival world. It is meant for people who want freedom but still want the server to stay playable.
The world is persistent and it does not do wipes or seasons. Stuff you build can stay for a long time and ruins and roads and old bases become part of the history.
Pvp is on and raiding is allowed so bases can get found and fights can happen. People can team up then split up later and the map shows what players did over time.
It stays close to vanilla and it has light quality of life stuff without turning it into shortcuts. It also has some moderation to keep it fair and stable and it blocks unfair exploits.
You can join on Java or Bedrock because it has crossplay. It runs on dedicated hardware in Germany and it is focused on long term stability and regular backups.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDownRiver SMP Adult Semi Vanilla Survival
DownRiver SMP is a whitelisted survival server made for adults who want to relax and play without drama. It runs on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it keeps the game feeling close to vanilla.
There are some quality of life features like spawn and home commands plus grief protection. The server is also being worked on a lot and changes get made from what the community says.
The community is meant to be close knit and mature so you can actually know the people around you. There are events plus shops and some server lore if you want it. Moderation is taken seriously and respect is a must.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPurpleSMP Chill PVE Crossplay 1.21.11
PurpleSMP is a small chill survival server that is meant to feel simple but still refined. It is mainly PVE so you can build and explore without dealing with random jerks all the time. The world still has lots of land to grab and there is no world border so you can go really far and find untouched places.
It runs mcMMO so grinding skills and gathering stuff feels more fun. The economy is run by players with no server currency and no admin shops. PvP is off by default but you can toggle it if you want to fight your friends.
Your builds are protected with land claims and the server logs blocks placed and broken. Staff can check backups of inventories from joins leaves and deaths if you lose items because of rule breaking. There is also a strong anti cheat that alerts staff and can take action until someone reviews it.
You also get a personal vault for extra storage and there is a web map so you can look around the world. The server supports crossplay and it is on version 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla+ Lifesteal With Growing World Border
Bordered is a Vanilla plus survival server on 1.20.1 and it just opened this week. It feels like a normal Minecraft world but with a few big twists that make it way more intense.
The world border starts small at 500 by 500 and it grows every time a new player joins. That makes the start feel crowded and dangerous then it slowly opens up as more people show up.
It also has an origins system with lots of custom picks and the owner is still taking suggestions. The big mode is lifesteal where killing a player takes one of their hearts and gives it to you. If you die to the environment you do not lose hearts so fights matter the most.
You can play however you want like a fighter builder or redstone engineer and just try to survive and get stronger.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Modded PVP on Toxic Network
I found Toxic Network and it is a fresh modded PVP place on Minecraft 1.20.1.
They are running two servers right now with Prominence II and Soulrend. The Prominence II version is 3.9.17 and the Soulrend version is 7.3.2.
They host from the EU but they say US players should still feel almost no lag difference. They also said they want to open more servers later since these are new.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP