Pine SMP is a Java only survival server where vanilla style play meets Lifesteal and PvP is actually part of the daily vibe. The server started recently so it is not just a world full of stacked players already.
It uses helpful plugins like RTP and TPA plus sethome and an anti combat log system. People are down to fight but they also like to talk and team up.
The owner and mods are active and not super serious. They want everyone to have fun and they plan events like PvP stuff and parkour. New players are joining and building bases and getting geared so it feels alive right now.
