Smithtainment is a custom survival server that still tries to keep that vanilla feel that people like. It is set to Hard mode so the world does not feel sleepy. There are quality of life features like skills and jobs plus a resource world. Mobs can be leveled and there are stacked mobs and spawners too.
If you die you get sent to the fairy and you can pay to buy back the items you lost. There are helpful commands like random teleport and homes plus warps and cosmetics and tags.
The server has playtime ranks so the longer you play the more perks you unlock. The economy is built around a balanced shop plus an auction house and chest shops so players can trade a lot.
Spawn is custom and there is a PvP arena under it. The End has custom enderdragon fights so you can team up and take her down. Fishing is also custom and there are tournaments.
The community is welcoming and donors are not overpowered. Crates are for cosmetics only and the themes can change with the seasons. There is also a story vibe at spawn with villagers if you like exploring lore.
Smithtainment SMP Vanilla Feel With Depth
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automation friendly modpackcustom spawn hubSmall Server VibesSpawn shopping districtstructure hunting adventure
WhimsyWillow is a small community focused Minecraft server and Season 3 is live with a modded setup. The mods were picked by the community so it feels like everyone had a say.
The world has tons to explore with over 100 biomes using Biomes O Plenty and Terratonic plus lots of structures. It also has the Create mod so you can build machines and set up big projects as long as it stays reasonable.
There is a BlueMaps world map so you can look around the world. Progression is made more fun with more ores and new tools and weapons.
Spawn is kept looking nice and there is a shop district with custom player shops that can sell anything they want. The server also tries to run events and they always want suggestions to keep things fair balanced and enjoyable.
It is whitelisted and joining is simple with a short application in their Discord.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRepulse SMP Fast Lifesteal PvP
RepulseSMP is a fast growing survival server that is all about lifesteal pvp. It feels competitive and high stakes since you fight for hearts and every mistake matters.
The server tries to keep things fair with no pay to win and it also has advanced anti cheat. It is made to run smooth so fights feel clean and not laggy.
There is a custom spawn and extra features plus a balanced custom economy. It also runs daily KOTH events and it does fresh seasons so the server stays exciting.
You can join on both Java and Bedrock. The community is active and still growing so it feels like you can actually help shape what it becomes.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStrengthSMP Style Semi Vanilla PvP
I found a semi vanilla PvP server that is inspired by StrengthSMP and it is all about getting stronger from fights.
When you kill players you get a strength boost and if you drop down to minus 10 strength you get eliminated with a ban. There is also a revive beacon system so other players can bring you back with an unban.
It has a custom spawn and a custom nether portal area plus a massive 100k by 100k worldborder so there is tons of room to play. The server started on the first of janurary and the owner says events can happen once more players join.
They also mention the server runs on 24GB of ram and a CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads at 4.60 GHz.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server that feels like vanilla but meaner. The whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It is a massive cave world with biomes resources and structures all generated custom.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start so everyone begins again. Survival is brutal and you have to be smart to last.
There is also a big expansion called the Wasteland Dimension. It adds new gear to fight over huge mega structures to explore and a unique currency with a player driven economy. There is a new spawn too and the dimension uses a custom generated map with special features.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP