I found a server running the Crazy Craft modpack and it is open for anyone to join.
It is only going to be up for a month so it feels like a short run where people can jump in fast.
The owner got it for friends but they did not use it so now it is open and you can get the server address through their discord.
ArcticMC is a brand new survival server that mixes Towny and factions so you can start a town then claim land and team up with other groups or fight over territory.
PVP matters here but it is not just random chaos. They run an honor system and they explain it in their rules so fights are supposed to stay fair.
It also has McMMO skills so you level up while you play and unlock abilities as you get stronger. There are custom items too and even furniture that is entity based so they plan chunk limits to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks big and realistic with mountains and valleys. The community is meant to be calm and friendly so you can build grind explore or just hang out.
ArcticMC is a brand new survival server that mixes towns and faction style fights. It feels chill but you can still claim land build up your place and team up with other groups or start problems if you want.
PVP matters here and they run it with an honor system. The details are in their rules so people know what kind of fights are allowed.
It also has McMMO style skill leveling so you get stronger as you play and unlock abilities over time. There are custom items too and they even have furniture that is entity based so they plan to limit it per chunk to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks more realistic with big mountains and nice valleys. The vibe is calm and friendly and more about hanging out exploring and building without total chaos.
Ascend SMP is a fresh survival server that just launched and it is already building a solid community. It is made for people who want progression that feels like it matters and a server that keeps moving forward.
The server runs weekly events like mining competitions PvE challenges and economy wars. You can win in game money crate keys and rare items so it feels worth showing up.
It has a balanced economy where you earn money through shops farming mining and trading with other players. There is also a superpowers system so you can unlock special abilities and change how you play.
You can find custom enchants that go past vanilla and you can level skills with MCMMO like mining combat fishing and woodcutting. Exploration is a big deal too with over 150 new biomes and structures across the Overworld the Nether and the End and the world border expands over time.
Quality of life stuff like homes and player shops are included and the server keeps getting updates. The Nether is open now and it came with special events and new rewards with more planned.
Kindred Vale just started Season 3 and it feels like it is built for people who want survival with lots of new stuff going on
Each season brings two dangerous realms with rewards if you can handle it. There is a Blood Moon and there are Magical Storms where mobs can drop enchanted items and books. There are also tornadoes that mess with the landscape
The cooking system got bigger with new crops and a bunch of new foods. It has 5 different cooking stations so you can do more than just eat basic meals
Fishing got a full overhaul too. Every fish looks different and you can try to catch them all for rare rewards and bragging rights
There is a St. Patrick's Day event running until March 20th. When you mine ore you can find lucky clovers pots of gold or even a leprechaun worth 10 points toward prizes
It runs on Java version 1.21.10
Klawcraft is a new survival multiplayer server with a One Piece theme and a bunch of players already waiting to jump in.
It plays like a magic and factions style server so you can team up and fight other groups. The server is starting today so it feels like a fresh start.
I also saw that it has lore plus battles and events. The community is active so you will not be playing alone.
Dynasty is a roleplay focused modded SMP with a friendly community and an active admin team that actually cares.
The story is about a goddess who lost her land and family in a fire caused by mortals. She searches through different worlds and realms to find lost souls who need a place to belong.
She brings them to her world to help rebuild the lost kingdom of Eldoria. The goal is to work together and turn a bunch of lost souls into a real dynasty.
You can join by filling out an application and getting your character sheet ready since the server is opening tomorrow.
This is a modded server using a custom modpack that just got restarted so the owner could fix issues and remove some overpowered stuff. It is like a bigger creature catching pack with extra tech and magic added in.
It has a spawn area with NPCs and there are player shops being worked on right now. The pack has lots of tech mods like storage systems and big machines plus building and automation mods. It also has magic mods with spells and upgrades and more add ons stacked on top of that.
The server wants everyone to be respectful and just have fun with the people you meet. You should have at least 16 GB of RAM since the pack is large but it can run better if you change your settings and use the performance mods included.
The Den SMP is a vanilla inspired survival server made for an 18 plus community. It is whitelisted so people have to apply first and the goal is to keep things mature and respectful with less drama.
The server is based in Texas and it supports Java plus Bedrock so more players can join. The community has over 20 members and it is meant to be long term so you can build explore and just hang out.
A big part of the server is the Survival Guide that helps you find everything. It has vanilla friendly cosmetics plus custom tags and daily tasks that reset every 24 hours.
There are weekly events and community events. You can also check the leaderboards for weekly monthly and all time stats.
For safety they use CoreProtect to help with griefing or stealing. There is also a Dynmap so you can see places like homes shops and towns. There is a Mobdex too where you try to discover rare vanilla mob variants and fill up your encyclopedia.
Gorilla City SMP is a survival multiplayer place that feels like it wants you to settle in and do your own thing.
You can claim your land so your builds feel safe. There are tons of new biomes to explore so roaming around stays interesting.
It also has an economy where you can make cash using different vendors and there are auctions too. The wild part is you can even craft blasters so it is not just normal survival gear.