Iperios is a modded server where players can make their own nation and run it how they want. You can set up a government make laws and create ranks for your people.
If you do not want to start from scratch you can join a nation that is already made. New players are asked to get whitelisted first then a staff member helps you get started and gives you a beginner kit.
The server uses the All the Mods 10 modpack version 5.4 so you need that installed before you join.
Wispvale is a calm Minecraft SMP that starts with a pre season so players can get into the world slowly. It is built around exploring the world moving through it in cool ways and making cozy homes that last a long time.
The server is not about speed or racing to the end. The whole idea is to settle in build meaningful bases and let the world grow with the community over time.
They use a curated Fabric modpack that focuses on exploration movement and comfort. The pacing is slower so you can enjoy progression and not feel rushed.
Players get early access to the main systems and balance so the community can give feedback that actually matters and helps shape the server.
If you like thoughtful progression meaningful builds and a server that cares more about atmosphere than hype this feels like a good place to start from the beginning.
Waystone is a semi vanilla survival server for players who like to take their time and build a world slowly over a long time.
The server feels calm and friendly. Chat is relaxed and there is no shouting or pressure. You can play at your own pace and just enjoy the game.
The world is focused on towns. Players make their own towns and roads and shared places. Things are meant to be lived in and connected and improved over time instead of rushed then abandoned.
The world has memory. There are no seasonal resets so towns and paths and history stay. The world grows older with the players and keeps what people build.
There is progression but it is not grindy. There is no economy and no pay to win. You move forward just by playing and helping out instead of grinding or competing.
The community is small and intentional. The server is whitelisted to protect the world not to be mean. You start to recognize names and places and it feels more like a familiar group than a giant crowd.
It is made for long term play. You do not have to log in every day and you will not fall behind if you take a break. When you come back the world is still there waiting for you.
Crescenta is a Minecraft worldbuilding server that uses a block protection system called Citadel. It is like the big civ servers where players protect blocks and build long term projects.
The owner is trying to keep the Citadel plugin and some related plugins updated and working on the new version. The plugins they use are not in a great state right now so they are working hard to fix them and keep the server stable.
They are looking for a real developer to help fix and improve these plugins and maybe make new custom mechanics later. The owner says there is a test server for development and there is actual payment for the work.
If you want a server that is about worldbuilding and protected builds and more serious civ style play then Crescenta is the kind of place that fits that idea.
Solarion SMP is a whitelisted survival server for players who are 18 or older. It runs on Java 1.21 and is hosted in Arizona but people from everywhere play on it.
The server is inspired by Hermitcraft so it is all about long term worlds and teamwork. Seasons last around six to eight months so there is lots of time for mega bases farms and big community projects. There are minigames parkour puzzles and shared districts that players build together.
The community feels pretty tight knit. People like to collaborate do projects together and sometimes do light roleplay but nothing is forced. It is more about hanging out building and having fun than following a script. The admins seem chill and do not power trip.
There are a bunch of datapacks and plugins that keep it close to vanilla but still convenient. There is optional proximity voice chat a live 3D map grief rollback safer death item recovery custom armor stand tools mob and player heads custom images sitting and laying and more. Sleeping only needs a few players so nights can pass fast.
Chat is unfiltered and open minded. Dark humor and strong language are allowed but you still have to not be a jerk. Overall it feels like a relaxed adult Hermitcraft style server for people who want a long term home.
LuckyGemSMP is a really calm vanilla survival server that is all about trust and long term gameplay. It does not use pay to win stuff and it does not try to be super fancy. It just feels like classic Minecraft survival with people who want to play fair.
The server is whitelisted so players get reviewed before joining. This helps keep the community safe and relaxed. There is no PvP so no one is running around trying to kill you all the time. It is more about building cool bases exploring the world and working together.
This server runs on version 1.21.11 so it is up to date. Java and Bedrock players can both join so friends on different devices can play together. There are staff members who watch over the server and handle problems instead of using land claim plugins.
There are no grief protection plugins because the server is built on trust. If someone breaks the rules staff steps in. There is also BlueMap so you can look at the world from a website style map and see builds and terrain.
The server uses BlazeandCave advancements so you can go for extra goals and have more long term progression. It is free to play and there are no ranks or crates or anything like that. LuckyGemSMP is great for builders and explorers who want a calm fair SMP that will last a long time.
BeeSMP is a new survival server that is built for long term worlds and player stories. It feels like a place where people actually stick around and remember what happened last week.
The gameplay is survival with a slow progression style. Bluemap only unlocks after one week. The Nether opens after two weeks. The End does not open until one month. So everyone kind of grows together instead of rushing everything.
The server uses vanilla plus style plugins that just add quality of life. Creeper and Enderman grief is turned off so builds do not get ruined. There is build protection and rollback so your stuff feels safe even when other people are around.
The community seems tight knit and focused on doing events and making a shared history. If you like survival where people actually know each other and play for a long time this server feels like that kind of place.
This server is called CaféCraft and it is a custom modded SMP that feels really cozy. It is made by a small dev team that actually plays on it and they focus on exploration and progression instead of rushing to the end.
The world is meant to last a long time so it is not one of those servers that reset every month. They have a hand picked modpack with original advancements and some light lore that makes it feel like you are actually living in the world.
The community goal is to stay small but active and they want people who like to build explore and tinker. The vibe is friendly and collaborative and they do not run pay to win stuff so progression feels fair.
They say the modpack is pretty big but also optimized. For good performance they recommend a computer with at least 16 GB of RAM.
Cozy MC is a survival world that feels really calm and slow. It is made for players who do not want rushed chaos and just want to relax.
Everyone plays in one shared survival world and it does not reset. The gameplay is vanilla style and the difficulty is set to Hard so it is still challenging.
The server lets Java and Bedrock players play together. There are no payments or donations or special perks so everyone stays equal.
There are no land claims. Instead the server uses community culture and active moderation. The staff is around and the mood feels steady and welcoming.
You can join and start exploring right away. To fully break blocks and interact you have to read the rules first so everyone starts on the same page.
If you want survival that feels like singleplayer but with kind and friendly people nearby this server really matches that feeling.
This is a technical Minecraft SMP called fatdove and it feels like a mix of a big YouTube style community and a serious engineering server. The owner clearly cares about performance and stability and wants the world to last a long time.
The server is whitelist only and for players who are 18 or older. People are expected to be respectful and work together. Hacked clients are not allowed but useful utility mods like freecam and other helpers are totally fine.
It runs Minecraft 1.21.11 using Fabric and is set up on strong hardware in east coast Canada. The whole thing is tuned to handle big redstone bases and crazy farms without turning into a laggy mess.
The main world is survival and feels pretty close to vanilla. Normal clients can join without installing mods. There is also a separate creative server where players can test redstone builds and try out block palettes before building them in survival.
Access to the End is turned off at the start so everyone has to work together in the Overworld for a while. Later the End will open as a special community event instead of just another solo rush.
Overall this server is meant for technical minded players who want high level farms and contraptions but still like a friendly SMP community with mature players.