I found REGNUM and it feels like a world that is meant to last. It is Java 1.21.11 and it is long term survival with no map resets. It is pvp and it leans semi anarchic so you are not getting handheld.
The whole point is minimal laws and maximum consequences. Players handle most problems through deals and alliances or straight up fighting. Staff mainly steps in for basic boundaries so the server stays fair and people are not harassed.
It sits between vanilla survival and a more serious medieval politics server. People build castles and claim lordships then go to war and lay siege. There are tools for stuff like commanding undead armies and capturing enemies. Nights are harder and there are balanced quality of life plugins.
It is whitelist only and it sounds like a small group that wants more people. The vibe is competitive in game but still friendly outside of it.
REGNUM First Days Medieval Survival Wars
Malgazar SMP Chill No Grief
Malgazar SMP is a chill survival server where people actually try to respect your builds. It is meant for players who want a friendly community and a pretty active place to live and build without random chaos.
The server is hosted in Germany and it runs on Purpur. It uses only official Minecraft launchers so cracked clients are not allowed.
The rules are focused on keeping the world safe. No griefing no stealing no scamming and no slurs. PvP is only if both players agree and there is also no x ray no cheats no seed maps and no duping. Do not cause harm to other peoples pets and animals and do not start drama.
There are some QOL changes too. Keep inventory is on and explosions do not destroy blocks. There is veinminer more fishing loot with very tiny chances and player teleports. The world border is set to 15k and there are rankings for stuff like mining and sword. Staff can also rollback grief fast and see who interacted with blocks.
Most players live near the hub around -1k -1k and the server supports both Java and Bedrock with the info shared on Discord.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSableCraft Long-Term Vanilla SMP Launch
SableCraft is a small semi vanilla survival SMP that is trying to be long term. It is not meant to be a giant public server that resets all the time. The point is to start from the beginning and grow a real community that sticks around.
The vibe is chill and respectful and it welcomes builders casual players and creators. They want no pay to win no anarchy and no drama. The direction is community driven from day 1.
They are doing season 1 player applications and there are optional staff applications too. Updates and plans are shared through the community space and the launch is coming soon.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Whitelist SMP Minimal Drama
I found a brand new SMP that is trying to keep things clean and simple. It is whitelisted so you are not dealing with random nonsense.
The server runs on Paper 1.21.11 and the vibe is minimal drama. It also has a clean Discord so it feels organized and easy to join in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumoria Chill Modded SMP With Voice
Lumoria is a chill modded SMP for Java 1.20.1 on Fabric run by a couple friends who want more people to play with.
The mod list is curated so it is not a random mess. It adds new monsters plus weapons and armor. You also get mounts and new resources. There is furniture and cosmetics too.
The whole point is exploring and building together and making the world feel lived in. It is not sweaty and it is not competitive.
They use proximity voice chat so you can run into people while exploring and talk while you build or team up for adventures.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5tarRock Medieval Geopolitics Semi Vanilla
I found a small geopolitics style server that is semi vanilla on Java. It is run by the owner and it uses a bunch of in house made plugins to make everything feel like medieval times.
The world is a huge custom map and it is made to be super detailed and realistic like a real planets geography. The server is being redone right now and the goal is to end up with a more active community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP