ForgeMCPVP is an up and coming PvP server that is trying to build an active community. It is also looking for players and staff so it feels like a place that is still growing.
The main focus is PvP like CPvP and Mace PvP. You can also get your own island and upgrade it over time.
There are resource generators to help you build up your stuff. There are crates too and the server has competitive leaderboards for people who want to climb and show off.
Realm of Thrones is a crossplay SMP where players build nations and try to become the top empire. It feels like a mix of civilization building and PvP so you can grow strong then go conquer if you want to fight.
You build a kingdom and level it up over time. Peaceful nations can still matter because trading and alliances help you take down enemies.
There is a progression system with in game money and play time. As you rank up you gain more access and prestige.
It also has configurable tech parts so players can make factories and turn into a big industry power. There are lots of quality of life changes plus stuff to do like fishing for legendary catches crates a server shop player made shops jobs you can level and McMMO too.
They also just added around 25 quests and it is still being tested. More updates are planned so it is meant to keep evolving.
SoloraMC is a fresh survival server that is about to release. It looks like it is made for people who want lots to do instead of just punching trees all day.
You can take jobs and grind quests. There are also story quests so it feels like you are following something. The server has crates and daily events that try to keep you coming back.
It also has skills that let you farm and level up your character kind of like MCMMO. If you like group stuff you can lead a team. You can start a war with another team too. Or you can stay a nomad play with friends or make a clan.
There is land claim so your stuff can be protected. It also has custom terrain plus custom mobs and items. The listed game version is 1.21.10 to 1.21.11.
Realm of Thrones is a small crossplay SMP that keeps changing and growing over time. It is all about building civilizations and getting involved with the community.
You can build your own kingdom and level it up. You can try to become the strongest empire then fight and conquer other players who want PvP. You can also make peaceful nations and use them for trade partners and allies.
The server has ranks that you move up through by earning in game money and by play time. As you rank up you get more access and prestige.
There are configurable tech parts so players can build factories and try to become a big industry power. There are also lots of quality of life tweaks so it stays fun.
You can fish for legendary fish and sell them. You can try crates. You can sell items in the server shop or make your own shop. You can take jobs and get paid for playing and level them up. You can also level up your McMMO skills. The server also just launched around 25 quests and it is a new test with more planned later.
Realm of Thrones is a small crossplay SMP where the main thing is building a kingdom and growing it over time. The world is meant to keep evolving and the community side is a big deal.
You can push for power and try to become the strongest empire then go conquer other groups that want to fight. If you are more chill you can build a peaceful nation and focus on trade partners and allies so you can still win with strategy.
There is a money and play time based ranking system so you can rise through the ranks and gain more access and prestige. You can also use configurable tech parts to make factories and try to become a big industry player.
It has lots of quality of life stuff to keep you busy like fishing for rare fish to sell and testing your luck with crates and using the server shop. You can make your own shop too and take jobs that pay you for playing while you level them up. McMMO is part of the grind and there are also around 25 new quests that just got launched as a test with more planned later.
LegionCraft is a OneBlock survival server where you start from one block and keep grinding to grow your island. Every block matters and the whole point is to build up and push farther.
There are challenging bosses to fight and they can drop keys for rare loot. You can use those keys on crates to get epic gear and rewards.
It also has chunk hoppers so you can automate parts of your island. The server says it is not pay to win so it feels more fair while you build grind fight and loot.
I found a Bedrock prison server that is built for a steady grind and it stays simple on purpose. It has 108 custom enchants and the core commands are easy like spawn wild and pvp.
The wild world is made for progression and newer players can find loot chests to help them start. Plots are unlimited but the price is what keeps it fair.
It is not pay to win and every rank can be earned in game. Ranks come from crates and you earn crates by mining and playing.
The economy is balanced for long term play and there are seasonal resets to keep things fair. The dev also says they are working on Factions and Bedwars next and they want feedback to help decide what gets built.
VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP server that runs on community effort and wants everyone to feel welcome. It opened on New Years Day so the custom world still has a lot of untouched areas waiting for people to explore and build in.
It uses a bunch of plugins to make survival more fun. Fishing is upgraded with custom fish and rarities and there are fishing tournaments too. Claims help keep your builds and loot safe. There is an economy feel with auction house and jobs so you can play and earn money.
There are also crates you can get without it being a huge grind and you can log in every day to claim free rewards from a monthly calendar. The server version is 1.21.10 and it supports Bedrock connections too.
VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP that just opened and it is built around community and having fun in Minecraft.
The world is custom and still feels really fresh so there is tons of space to explore and start new bases. It is not a crazy modded server but it has some plugins that make survival feel more exciting.
There is a PyroFish plugin so fishing is way more interesting. You can catch different custom fish with rarities and there are fishing tournaments where players try to beat each other.
The server uses a Lands plugin so you can claim land and keep your builds and loot safe from people who want to steal or grief.
There is an economy with AuctionHouse and Jobs. You can earn money by doing jobs and then buy and sell stuff to get rich and grow your base. There are also crates that are not super hard to get so they give you a little boost as you play.
For the launch they have a calendar event where you can claim free items until the end of January using a command. The server runs on version 1.21 and the player base is growing and they want it to be a place where everyone feels welcome.
AlkalineCraft is a bedrock prison server that is built to be simple and fair. It has 108 custom enchants so you can grind and upgrade a lot without getting bored.
You get unlimited plots but they are price based so you work for them instead of being hard capped. The server is not pay to win and every rank can be earned in game. Ranks come from crates and you earn those crates just by mining and playing.
Most stuff is done with NPCs so you do not have to learn a bunch of weird commands. The core commands are just spawn wild and pvp. The wild world is made for progression and there are loot chests that help newer players get started.
The economy is balanced around long term play and there are seasonal resets so everyone gets a fair shot each season. The systems stay pretty simple on purpose so new players do not feel overwhelmed.
The owner is also working on a factions gamemode and bedwars and they change things based on player feedback instead of locking everything behind money. It feels like a server that wants to grow slowly and not reset every few weeks for no reason.