TrootheSMP is a friendly cross play survival SMP that is trying to feel like the best kind of Minecraft for a long time.
It runs in seasons and Season 5 is happening right now. The seasons are made to last so people can actually progress make shops and build big community projects without constant wipes.
The server is not 18 plus but it expects players to be mature and respectful.
It has a small set of enhancements that keep survival feeling normal. There is full Discord integration with account linking and updates. The economy is item based and players run physical shops. There are land claims so building stays grief free. There are also QoL changes like armored elytra and villager leashes and more. Simple Voice Chat is supported too.
They also said they launched a Hytale server in the same Discord and it is still in early stages.
TrootheSMP Mature Friendly Survival Seasons
Community build focusCommunity tools hubLong-term SurvivalPlayer shop economyRespectful community vibe
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPClassic Survival SMP With No Teleports

PeaMC is a survival SMP that tries to feel like classic Minecraft again. You do not get teleports and there are no land claims. It is meant for surviving traveling building and meeting people the normal way.
It is whitelist only so it is harder for trolls to get in. The community is chill and the owner and mods are active in Minecraft and Discord.
The server supports crossplay for Java and Bedrock from 1.7x to 1.21.11. You can form teams and invite friends. PvP is allowed but griefing stealing from bases killing pets and spawn killing are not allowed.
New players get PvP disabled for one day so you do not get farmed right away and it can be turned off. Destructive PvP like TNT beds respawn anchors end crystals and minecart PvP is not allowed since it can wreck builds. Maces are banned too. Hacks and exploits plus harassment and slurs are not allowed.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDemocracy Survival With A Ruthless Emperor

CaliCraft is a player run Minecraft server based out of California where you can actually shape what happens. Every two weeks players elect an Emperor and this role has real power over the server. They can change plugins make laws and even imprison people for basically any reason. If you get marked as a fugitive you can end up spawning in prison when you die or get dragged back in handcuffs if you get caught.
The Emperor still has to follow a Constitution but they can add temporary laws during their reign. If players vote in a Discord poll for 3 days a law can become permanent so the server can change over time.
There is a lobby first and it gets you into the different gamemodes fast. Modded Survival has custom enchantments skills jobs an auction house an economy custom dungeons and vote crates with strong gear. It is also a claim world and it has a kingdom that the Emperor runs.
Vanilla Survival has quests chest sorting and daily rewards for more chill play. There is also Skyblock with some extra addons.
The server supports Java and Bedrock cross play and it supports versions 1.17.1 to 1.21.10. It also uses a custom resource pack with unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it feels like you need to come prepared.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Custom Vanilla Realms

I found Lumenor SMP and it is a 24 7 custom vanilla survival server on 1.21.11. It also has ViaVersion so newer clients can join too.
You can play on Java or Bedrock and it even allows cracked clients. The cool part is the role system where you pick Passive for peaceful vibes or PvP for chaos so both types of players can exist.
The world is made for exploring with custom biomes and huge structures like ancient temples. There are powerful rewards out there so you always have something to hunt for.
Trading is player driven and it is more like villager style deals not a simple economy shop. There are PvP and Passive arenas and keep inventory is on in the arena only so you can practice without losing everything.
It also has custom armor trims that give small buffs and a custom Nether that is very challenging. They use strong anti cheat and the server is hosted in Germany with staff from a bunch of countries so it feels welcoming.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRealm of Thrones Kingdoms SMP

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.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStarBorne Sci-Fi Story SMP Crossplay

StarBorne is a survival SMP with a sci fi story and it works on crossplay. The idea is that Earth got wrecked by wars and chaos so the last survivors get sent to a new planet called Alpha Centauri. You are supposed to regrow civilization by making towns building a base and exploring the world.
The server runs Chapter 1 called Alpha Centauri and it is the first world for the season. The terrain is made to feel inspiring but still friendly for survival. There is also custom music to help the world feel more real while you play.
There is a big place called Arcadia that is a huge mall and you can visit it with the shop command. The server also has simple quality of life features. Since the server is new you get the Pioneer rank forever for free when you join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill No PvP Vanilla SMP Fresh Map

LuckyGem is a 1.21.11 vanilla survival SMP that just started a new map so everyone is kind of at the same point.
It is whitelisted so you have to apply to get in. It supports Java and Bedrock cross play so more people can join.
The server keeps the vanilla feel but adds some QOL plugins. It also has Simple VC for voice chat.
No PvP is allowed and the players are respectful and welcoming. It is meant for long term survival and just hanging out.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSkyfall SMP Fresh Survival Crossplay

Skyfall SMP is a small survival server with a friendly laid back community where everyone is welcome.
It supports both Java and Bedrock so you can join from different platforms. People come here to build survive or just talk and meet others. The server tries to stay on the latest Minecraft versions.
Joining is done through Discord where you get whitelisted by messaging a bot. You also link your Discord account to Minecraft in the Discord. The server restarts automatically every day and it warns players in chat when it is about to happen.
There are optional mods for Java players like Simple Voice Chat and the Female Gender Mod. There are also live map pages available so you can view the world outside the game.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTrue Vanilla Nations Survival SMP

MistyMC is a relaxed SMP that sticks to true vanilla survival. It is made for players who just want Minecraft the way it is with a friendly community around them.
The server is strict about being no pay to win. There are no claims and no griefing so people can build and play without worrying all the time.
It also supports Java and Bedrock crossplay and even works for console players. Staff are active and helpful and the world is long term and never resets.
They also keep the vanilla feel since they do not use plugins that change how vanilla gameplay works.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOnion SMP 1.21.11 Crossplay Survival

Onion SMP is a survival server that runs on 1.21.11 and it has crossplay so more people can join.
It has claims so your stuff can stay safe. Keep inventory is on so dying is not as painful.
You can use rtp to get around. Combat logging is handled so fights do not feel cheesy. There are teams too so you can play with friends.
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