I found a new Minecraft Java SMP that is semi vanilla and meant for active long term players who are 18+.
It is survival on hard and it runs on Java 1.21.11. Achievements are enabled and one player sleep is on so nights do not drag.
The rules are simple and strict. No griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree. You join through their Discord and apply to get in.
I found a friendly Minecraft survival server in the EU with a community that started in the Netherlands. It has about 12 regular players and they want more active people from nearby countries so the world feels more alive.
It is an open survival world where you can build together on group projects or just do your own thing. You can also join small groups and help with community projects when you feel like it.
The rules are simple. No griefing and no stealing. PVP only if both people agree. Respect other builds bases and private areas. Be normal and respectful in chat and Discord. Dupes are allowed but no lag machines or stuff that can mess up the server.
Cozy MC is a shared survival world that is meant to last. It is built around trust and people actually playing together instead of acting like it is singleplayer with chat.
The server runs vanilla survival on Hard difficulty. There are no land claims and no locked chests so everyone is expected to be respectful. PvP only happens if both people agree and it is mostly friendly duels.
Griefing and stealing are not allowed and there are tools to restore builds if something goes wrong. There are no payments or donation perks so everyone plays on the same level.
You can join and explore right away. To fully interact you need to read the rules in game using the commands they provide so the community stays welcoming and consistent.