GoblinSMP is a true vanilla survival server where the gameplay stays simple. I saw that it does not use plugins that change how the game works. There are no land claims and nobody is going to hold your hand.
The main rule is no hacking. After that it is all up to the players. You can build anything you want. You can team up with people or start wars or just explore and live far out in the wild.
It feels like a player driven world where the story comes from whatever everyone decides to do next. If you want chaos or community or just pure survival it is your choice.
GoblinSMP Pure Vanilla Survival Chaos
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Semi Vanilla SMP With Events
I found a chill SMP that is newly released and it keeps things simple. It is semi vanilla so it feels like regular Minecraft and it does not shove extra stuff in your face.
The server has anti grief rules so your builds are safer. There is an economy and jobs so you can grind and trade and pick your own journey.
They also run events and build competitions. This month is film themed so people are building like it is a movie set. There is no resource pack and no clutter and no spam and the player base is active.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBlue Hat SMP Semi Anarchy Freedom
BlueHat SMP is a semi anarchy survival server that tries to stay out of your way so you can just play.
There are no land claims and there is not some huge rulebook. You can build big bases raid other players make alliances and start wars if you want.
The rules are simple do not cheat and do not be genuinely awful to people outside the game. Everything else is pretty much allowed.
It is on the latest version for Java. There are also races if you want to be different.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRuby Civ Crossplay ZERO LAG CIVILIZATION
I found a survival civilization server called Ruby Civ and it is built for people who want to simulate society in Minecraft.
You can join civilizations and pick a life that sounds fun like merchant thief tyrant or even a king or queen. It is mostly players doing their own thing and the big rule is no hacking and no xraying.
It works on both Java and Bedrock so more friends can join together. The owner says it is heavily optimized and aiming for no lag.
The server is starting this Friday so it feels like a fresh start where everyone can jump in early.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBuild a Nation in ATM10
I found a modded server called Iperios that runs on All the Mods 10 version 5.5. The main idea is nations where players can make their own group with a government plus laws and ranks.
If you do not want to start your own nation you can join one that already exists. To get in you join their Discord and ask for whitelist then check the new player info channel for what to do next.
After you get whitelisted a staff member helps you and gives a beginner kit so you can start playing. You need the ATM10 modpack installed on version 5.5 to join.WebsiteDiscordGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Custom Vanilla Realms
I found Lumenor SMP and it is a 24 7 custom vanilla survival server on 1.21.11. It also has ViaVersion so newer clients can join too.
You can play on Java or Bedrock and it even allows cracked clients. The cool part is the role system where you pick Passive for peaceful vibes or PvP for chaos so both types of players can exist.
The world is made for exploring with custom biomes and huge structures like ancient temples. There are powerful rewards out there so you always have something to hunt for.
Trading is player driven and it is more like villager style deals not a simple economy shop. There are PvP and Passive arenas and keep inventory is on in the arena only so you can practice without losing everything.
It also has custom armor trims that give small buffs and a custom Nether that is very challenging. They use strong anti cheat and the server is hosted in Germany with staff from a bunch of countries so it feels welcoming.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBordered Vanilla Plus Survival With Origins
Bordered is a new Vanilla plus survival server on 1.20.1 with a twist that changes the whole world feel.
The world border starts small at 500 by 500 and it grows every time someone joins. That means the map opens up as the community grows so early players get a real head start.
It also runs Origins so you can pick from lots of custom options and the owner is still taking suggestions. There is Lifesteal too so if you kill a player they lose a heart and you gain it. If you die to the environment you do not lose hearts.
It is opening 2 6 and people can join now for testing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGrowing Border Origins Lifesteal SMP
I found a Vanilla plus survival server on 1.20.1 that is built around a really weird world border idea. The border starts at 500 by 500 and it grows every time someone new joins. That means the world slowly opens up and it feels like the server is unlocking itself.
It also uses Origins so you can pick from custom origin choices. The owner is still taking suggestions too so it sounds like players can help shape what gets added.
There is also a Lifesteal twist for PVP. If you kill another player they lose a heart and you gain that heart. If someone dies to the environment it does not take away hearts. The server is opening soon and joining early is supposed to give you a head start.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAvalonEarth Geopolitics SMP With Constant Wars
AvalonEarth is a geopolitics earth style SMP where the map is scaled 1 to 500 so there is a lot of space to build nations and claim land.
The server uses Towny so players can make towns and nations instead of just random bases. Anyone can create a nation because the server gives starter money and there are no player count requirements to begin.
The main way to make money is by doing jobs and farming and fishing. The owner also plans to add more ways to earn soon.
AvalonEarth started its first season in September and built a strong community. Now it is in the second season and lots of new players have joined.
There are many conflicts and wars for players who like fighting and strategy. But if you do not like war you can still live a peaceful life and try to avoid the fights.
Overall the server feels like a place where you can choose your own way of playing with nations wars or calm town life.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSilver Kingdoms Towny Worldbuilding RP
Silver Kingdoms is a worldbuilding server where the players write the story. It feels like older Minecraft and it is made for people who like towns and lore and roleplay.
You can search for a town to join or make your own. You can be a rich merchant a brutal warrior a lonely drunk or a simple farmer. You choose how you live and what your character becomes.
The server uses Towny so players can create settlements and turn small villages into huge cities. You can claim land to protect your stuff and build any kind of nation you want like a peaceful farming land or a big expanding empire.
Worldbuilding is a big deal here. Players make religions and keep track of history and take part in politics between nations. You can try to be a hero or a scary force of nature that everyone fears. Every event and legend is made by the players.
There is also a brewing plugin so people can make drinks and run taverns and trade their brews. It can be a fun job and a way to make money in towns.
The server is on Minecraft version 1.7.10 Java. If you like story heavy servers and building your own nation or character this server is made for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP