HoneyBlossom is a vanilla plus survival SMP for 18 plus players. It is a forever server with no resets and it supports cross play for Java and Bedrock.
It stays close to normal Minecraft but uses plugins that add to the experience. You can use claims to protect your builds. You can also teleport to other players and set multiple homes.
There are extra resource worlds like a custom resource world and a nether resource world so you can gather materials. There is nightvision and a pvp toggle too. The server uses Simple Voice Chat and it also runs events for new players.
The community is friendly and the staff listens to suggestions and feedback. It is LGBT friendly and everyone friendly. Joining is done with verification through Discord.
HoneyBlossom 18+ Vanilla Plus Forever SMP
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