MistyMC is a long term 100 percent vanilla SMP that started about 6 months ago. It is a no reset survival world so your builds can stick around.
It supports both Java and Bedrock on the most recent versions. The community is pretty tight and active and it sounds like a good place to make friends.
You can team up with buddies and form a nation or just join to chill. There is also a Bluemap so people can look at the world map.
MistyMC Long Term Vanilla SMP
Bedrock edition friendlychill hangout serverFresh start friendlymap viewing toolNation building vibes
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTidefall Network Australia Mega Modes PvP
I found Tidefall Network and it feels like one of those big Australian servers that tries to have something for everyone. Since it is hosted in Australia it should feel smooth and low lag if you are nearby.
It has a bunch of modes like Kit PvP for quick fighting and Factions for base building and big wars. There is also Lifesteal where losing fights can really hurt because your hearts matter a lot. If you like teams there is Bedwars and if you just want normal Minecraft there is Survival with extra custom stuff.
There is OneBlock where you start from one block and build up your island over time. There is Parkour too with different courses to try.
The economy is not just about selling items in shops and getting rich the same way every day. It sounds like there are other ways to earn money so it stays more interesting.
They say the server is actively maintained and updated a lot and the community is friendly for new players and veterans. It supports 1.21x and the server version is 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla Demon Hardcore Survival Vibes
Vanilla Demon is a next generation vanilla survival server that is built to run the latest Minecraft version without server side lag.
It tries to keep the classic survival feeling but it also has some handy commands. You can jump out to the survival world or wilderness with /wild. You can set a waypoint with /sethome then return with /home. You can also teleport to other players with /tp and check more commands with /help.
The server is set to hard difficulty. Item loss is disabled at spawn. There are no admins mods or helpers in game. The plugins are custom made just for this server and meant to be high quality.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrdinary SMP Vanilla Survival With Events
classic survival worldcommunity projects hubdragon loot boostsTheft investigation toolsVanilla-style gameplay
Ordinary SMP is a vanilla Java server on 1.21.11 that stays up to date. It feels like a tight group where people build together and mess around while still taking builds seriously.
It is whitelisted so the player base stays respectful. The server uses Ledger to track activity so griefing or stealing can be checked and dealt with.
There is a live BlueMap so you can see the world and plan your trips. Simple VoiceChat is on for in game talking. There is also AudioPlayer for custom audio.
Events happen like PvP battles and build contests plus big community projects. Dragons can drop elytra too. The server also has a custom resource pack with cosmetics trophies and event rewards with a HermitCraft inspired vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSableCraft Long Term Chill Vanilla SMP
SableCraft is a small vanilla survival server that is trying to last a long time. It is not aiming to be a huge public place that wipes the world all the time.
The vibe is chill and respectful. Builders casual players and creators are welcome. There is no pay to win and it is not anarchy. They also want no drama.
The server direction is driven by the community from day 1. Season 1 is starting soon and they are taking player applications plus optional staff applications.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPure Vanilla Survival With Active Mods
I found a vanilla Minecraft server with a friendly community and simple rules.
The main gameplay stays fully vanilla and it only has a few small extras that do not change any game mechanics.
There are no land claims or protections so it feels like real vanilla survival. Mods are active though and there is a ticket system so if someone griefs your stuff they can restore it.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP