I found Rainbow Unity and it is an SMP that just updated to 1.21.11. It feels like a place where you can settle in and actually stay for a while.
You can claim land so your builds feel safe. The server pushes you to grow with a rankup system and perks so you always have something to work toward.
There are quests to do and custom items to chase. You can open crates for rare gear and pick up daily rewards which makes logging in feel worth it.
If you like building an empire and grinding upgrades with other players around this server is trying to be that kind of home.
Rainbow Unity SMP Rankups and Land Claims
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC Survival SMP With Claims Economy
chill multiplayer nightsminimal plugin touchpeaceful build focussafe base buildingtrade focused gameplay
OrianaMC is a survival SMP server for players who love the normal Minecraft feel but want it to last longer. It uses only a few plugins so the game does not feel stuffed with extra stuff.
The server puts a big focus on the community and tries to avoid lag problems rude players and surprise resets. It is meant to feel stable and friendly.
You can claim land to keep your builds safe. The economy is player driven so money moves between players and the main way to use it is trading and getting in game ranks. There is also an auction house for selling rare items. You can find custom items too like extra tools and armor.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGaia Legends Fresh Start Semi Vanilla
I found a server called Gaia Legends and it is super new like about a week old. Even with a low player base it feels really polished and well setup.
It is semi vanilla and it has custom items plus jobs and other extra stuff. The cool part is it is easy to understand and everything feels simple to use in game.
There are crates but it does not feel pay to win. It sounds like you can get the crate stuff just by playing normally.
The owner is really active and seems to care a lot about the server and helping it grow. If you want to join a server from the start this one seems like a good pick.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcticMC SMP Map Reset Weekend Chaos
ArcticMC is a chill survival server where people build towns and mess with factions while still keeping things relaxed. It feels like a cozy place to play and talk and make friends without nonstop chaos.
They are doing a brand new world map reset this weekend so it is a fresh start season. If you like joining early and watching towns grow from nothing this is the time.
The server uses Towny and factions so you can make your own town and form alliances or try to claim your own space. It also has McMMO skills so you level up as you play plus custom items to find and use.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks big and realistic with mountains and valleys that make building way more fun. The vibe is calm and friendly so you can grind build or just hang out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP