Shobies SMP is a Java SMP that is trying to keep that real vanilla feeling while still adding some cool stuff.
It has custom mobs and custom items so the world feels more alive but it does not try to replace normal survival.
The vibe is chill and it is meant to be an SMP you can actually hang out on.
They just started Season 2 so it is a good time to join. Rules are shared in their Discord and you need it for the whitelist.
Shobies SMP Season 2 Semi Vanilla

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Survival SMP With Quests And Wars

SoloraMC is a fresh survival SMP that is about to release. It is built to keep you busy with quests and story quests plus jobs and crates.
I saw custom terrain along with custom mobs and items so exploring should feel different. There are skills you can level up like a MCMMO style system so you can farm and improve your character over time.
It also has land claim so you can protect your builds. The vibe is up to you since you can stay a nomad play with friends or make a clan then start wars with other teams.
It supports Minecraft 1.21.10 to 1.21.11.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTrekCraft Towny PvE With Weekly Events

TrekCraft is a long running PvE server that has been around since 2014. It feels like a family server with a friendly community and staff that helps when things go wrong.
The server uses Towny so you can make towns and build without worrying about raiding or griefing. If something does happen staff can roll it back. Most pvp is friendly and agreed on with pvp mainly in arenas or towns that choose it. Resource worlds have pvp turned off.
There are lots of game enhancing plugins like McMMO Jobs quests chest shops player gui shops auctions and voting crates. You can also fight Mythic Mobs with custom bosses. There are treasure hunts and ArtMap for making custom artwork.
Events happen every week like trivia drop parties weekly activity contests and build and art competitions. The chat is family friendly so keep it clean. The world gets reset for 1.18 and the map expands for terrain updates with notable builds moved to a memory world so you can still visit them.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Semi Vanilla SMP With Custom Mobs

I found a chill SMP for Java that is trying to feel alive and not dead. It is semi vanilla so it still feels like normal Minecraft.
The server has custom mobs and custom items. It sounds like extra stuff to find and fight but it does not mess up the vanilla vibe.
The rules are handled in their Discord and you need to get whitelisted to join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Survival SMP With Custom Mobs

MeowCraft SMP is a relaxed survival server that feels cozy and community focused. It is made for people who want survival with personality but not anarchy or chaos spam.
The server has custom mobs and the devs want to add bosses later. You can find custom items plus cosmetics and collectibles. There is a player driven economy using a Mews currency. You can trade in a marketplace and run player shops.
It also has jobs and skill progression so you can level up while you play. There is a seasonal resource world that resets so gathering stays fresh. The server uses balanced anti grief protection and has friendly moderation.
It runs on an optimized Paper setup and the goal is stability with fair progression. It is Java Edition and it gets active development and updates. The world is meant to last long term and not wipe every month.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMineScape MMORPG SMP Roleplay Adventure
collectible player titlescozy social hublong-term progressionsandbox roleplay storieswiki guided gameplay
MineScape is a Minecraft MMORPG world that is trying to feel like a classic Old School RuneScape style adventure. You play on a big hand crafted map and you can roleplay while you travel and meet other players.
There are interactive custom NPCs and custom mobs so the world feels more alive. You can do custom quests and also solve clue scrolls for rewards.
The server has 22 custom skills like Attack Ranged Magic Woodcutting Mining Smithing Crafting and more. There are daily rewards plus pets cosmetics and titles. It also stays active and has leaderboards if you like to compete.
They have rules you should read before you jump in.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEndless Skyblock Islands With Caves And Bosses
modern version supportMultiple player profilesPvE challenge serverSkyblock economy vibesTextured fish hunt
This is a Skyblock server where your islands never reset and you can keep expanding forever as you grow.
It has custom cave systems with multiple levels. Ores regenerate and there are custom mobs plus bosses to fight down there.
Fishing is a big deal here with over 100 unique textured fish to catch and collect. There are also 60 fishing mobs to kill.
There are hundreds of quests so you always have something to do and a clear progression path. Seasonal payouts happen too so you can compete or just play casual.
It is profile based so if you get bored of your island you can start a new one and switch back anytime. The server is on version 1.21+ with 1.21.10 native. They are also recruiting staff so joining early can help if you want to apply.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPShobies SMP Chill Semi Vanilla Fun

Shobies SMP is a chill SMP that is meant to feel alive while still keeping that vanilla vibe.
It has custom mobs and custom items but it does not try to change the whole game. It just adds some extra fun while you play survival.
Rules are handled through the Discord and you will need to get whitelisted to join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGilded Abyss Season 2 Modded SMP

I found a modded Minecraft SMP called Gilded Abyss and Season 2 started 2 days ago. The whole vibe is medieval and it is set up so new people will slowly get sorted into one of two groups. Each group gets daily tasks as the server goes on.
The world has lots to explore since it uses Biomes O Plenty and Terralith. You can also pick an Origin in game so you have a race and you can use its abilities.
There are special items you can get in certain ways and there are custom bosses for harder fights. The Create mod is on too so players can build machines and do automation as long as it is reasonable.
The End stays closed for the first week. After that it opens and there is an event. They also want lots of suggestions and they say there will be many events.
It is a whitelist server and you join by using a ticket system to talk with the owner or a moderator. If they think you fit then you get added.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLichCraft Fantasy SMP With Custom Bosses

I found LichCraft and it is a Java semi vanilla SMP on 1.21.11 with a fantasy vibe. The world is built up by the community and there is a big spawn city that players made together.
It has custom boss fights made with MythicMobs and special drops. They are working on more stuff like instanced dungeons and custom items like a Healing Wand and a Fireball Wand plus teleport crystals.
Survival feels fair because you can protect your land with claims and you start with a lot of blocks then earn more by playing. There are timed gravestones so you can get your gear back. Admins try to stay out of the way and big changes need an 80 percent community vote.
People connect everything with ice highways nether portals roads and shared builds. There is also a live map so you can see what is going on. The economy is player run with shop hubs in spawn the Nether and the End and you can buy a shop plot with diamonds.
Rules are simple be kind do not cheat and do not lag the server. VPNs are not allowed.
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