I found a new Java server on 1.21.10 that is going for a super close to vanilla feel but still has a few small mods like enhancements and stuff that lets you set a home.
The whole point is anarchy style fighting with clans. People can start wars make deals and try to take over. There are no land claims so nobody is protected by fake borders and you can raid and battle anywhere.
You can build an empire if you can defend it. Dying matters because keep inventory is never on. You can also collect player heads as trophies and take their gear.
The staff is active and fair and they watch for cheating. Hacks like x ray are not allowed at all.
Ruthless Clan Wars Vanilla Anarchy
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Ashes of Hope Survival Skyblock Launch
Builder friendly worldCustom enchant buildsQuest style progressionresource grinding funSkill leveling system
Ashes of Hope is a new network that is starting out with Survival and Skyblock. It feels like a place for people who like to grind and build and also compete a bit.
I saw custom enchants plus a jobs system so you can earn money while you play. It also has skills and progression so you can keep leveling up as you go.
They also have custom ranks that you can earn for free. The server is in active development and they say more gamemodes are planned as the community grows.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCherry Blossom Economy SMP With Claims
builder friendly survivalHopper upgrade systemPlayer-Run MarketsSpawner management toolstrading focused gameplay
This is a chill survival server with an economy and a cherry blossom theme. It feels focused on community and steady progression so you can keep improving without a bunch of grindy nonsense.
Players can protect their builds with land claims. There are jobs with an economy and player trading so you can earn money and sell stuff to other people.
It also has mcMMO for skills plus crates and virtual spawners. Upgradable hoppers are here too so farms and item moving can feel better. Bedrock players can join too because it supports Geyser crossplay.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPlayer Nations on a Europe War Map
Cosmix World is a political Minecraft server on 1.21.1 that uses a full Europe map. It is all about real player conflict and who can get power and keep it.
There is no scripted RP and there are no admin made nations. Players make the nations and cities and empires and they can also wipe them out.
You can fight wars for land and resources and control. You can do diplomacy or betray people and form alliances and push propaganda. Building capitals borders and fortifications actually matters because territory control has real consequences.
It also has a player driven economy with trade routes to fight over. The gameplay is vanilla plus with no modpacks and no hand holding. There are extra systems too like alcohol and social mechanics.
If you just chill and do nothing you will get left behind. If you organize with others you can run the map.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPeaceful Towny SMP No Resets Ever
GamerHub Towny is a small Towny and SMP server that is all about relaxing and building up your own place. It is chill but still has a casual competitive feel so you can keep growing and improving.
The rules are simple and meant to keep things friendly. No griefing no stealing and the world does not reset.
You can claim land with Towny and work on your town over time. There are jobs plus MCMMO and an in game ranking system so you can grind and level up.
There is Dynmap so you can see the world. You can also use player warps and player shops plus a sell only server shop.
It supports 1.21.x and the community is active across AU EU and US timezones so it is usually easy to find someone online.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Semi Vanilla SMP With Custom Mobs
I found a chill SMP for Java that is trying to feel alive and not dead. It is semi vanilla so it still feels like normal Minecraft.
The server has custom mobs and custom items. It sounds like extra stuff to find and fight but it does not mess up the vanilla vibe.
The rules are handled in their Discord and you need to get whitelisted to join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP