I found a new survival SMP that started about 4 days ago. It is a vanilla style world but it uses a custom survival map with custom world generation so exploring feels different.
They run on Paper with a few extra plugins like ImageFrame GSit Brewery and voice chat plus some more. It has around 30 people on the whitelist right now so it feels like a real group server and not a huge random crowd.
Fresh Survival SMP on Custom Map

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with enhanced vanilla gameplay. The whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It feels like you are living in one giant cave world with biomes resources and structures hidden everywhere.
Season 2 is a fresh start with a bunch of additions. Survival is brutal and you have to be smart to make it.
There is also a big expansion called the Wasteland Dimension opening on November 8th. It has new gear to fight for huge mega structures with secrets and its own currency for a player driven economy. There is also a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features you will not find in normal worlds.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAshenreach Beta Opens Risky Survival World

Ashenreach is a long term survival world that is in beta right now. It is a one week testing phase before the full public launch. You can join early to get a headstart on your claim with your team and help test for bugs and balance.
The server is made for people who want danger and real conflict. The world is persistent so what you build and fight over actually matters. You can still play normal survival and build and explore and travel and make alliances.
The map is custom made with handcrafted regions and unique structures plus defined geography and planned travel routes. Healing is slower with UHC style regeneration so you have to plan downtime and use campfires. There are custom relics being added with a tracking system and they can be hidden or trapped or even carried by another player.
Enchantments are not easy and you do not just grind perfect gear. Fights are supposed to end and skill and preparation matter more than stacked items.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPContinuumSMP Semi Vanilla Survival Anarchy

ContinuumSMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels like hardmode chaos but it still tries to run smooth. It is built for players who want lots of freedom and barely any rules. The world is persistent and it does not reset.
It runs on Java 1.21+ and it also supports Bedrock. The gameplay is hardmode survival with an anarchy style. You can build raid fight and explore without being boxed in.
The server uses very light plugins with anti cheat plus entity and packet protections. It also uses Folia so big farms lots of mobs and PvP are meant to be handled better.
There is custom vanilla terrain generation and mobs spawn closer and act more aggressive. Nether roof access is disabled to help reduce lag. Ender pearls are persistent so you keep your pearls after death or logout.
The rules are mostly about not crashing the server and not being hateful. Harassment and threats are not allowed and chat spam is not allowed. Duping and travel exploits are allowed if they do not hurt performance.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Season 2

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel and the whole overworld is underground. There is no surface at all so you live in caves forever and the world is packed with biomes resources and structures.
Season 2 is out with a fresh start and a bunch of additions. The server says survival is brutal and you have to be smart to make it.
There is also a big new thing called the Wasteland Dimension. It adds new gear mega structures to explore and mysteries to figure out. It also brings its own currency and a new player driven economy plus a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMythvale Towny Wars With Real Rules

Mythvale is a new Java server that is launching soon and it is all about town wars that actually have structure.
I found that it is not trying to be random raiding chaos. Wars follow rules and you do not lose your land forever. Towns fight for money influence and dominance through SiegeWar. It also says there is no offline land loss so builders are not punished for having a life.
The map is custom built terrain and the world is meant to be permanent. They plan to expand later by adding new continents over time.
It has Towny claiming SiegeWar with scheduled and open conflicts a player driven shop economy balanced progression and vanilla combat with a simple beast kit. They are also looking for founding towns war leaders staff members and long term players from day one.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPColonyMC Beta Factions With Real Progression

ColonyMC is an open beta factions SMP where the world is meant to last. It is more about territory and strategy than quick resets. The vibe is progression and faction politics with players helping shape what comes next.
It skips the instant god kit style and it does not lean on crate spam to run the economy. The server is being built slow on purpose so balance can be adjusted during beta.
There is a massive custom terrain map made for wars with choke points and hidden areas. Dynmap is on so factions can scout and plan.
It already has a first custom boss and a first custom enchant and more are planned based on feedback. Simple Voice Chat is supported and Eaglercraft can join too. ViaVersion is enabled and 1.21.10 is recommended.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel. The big twist is the overworld is completely underground. There is no surface at all so it is just caves biomes resources and structures everywhere.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start. Survival sounds brutal and it feels like you have to be smart to make it.
A new Wasteland Dimension is opening on November 8th. It has new exclusive gear to fight over. There are huge mega structures with mysteries and valuable resources. It also brings its own currency and a player driven economy with trading. There is also a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Custom Terrain SMP Launch

I found a brand new SMP that started today and it has custom terrain that looks really cool.
There are around 15 players right now and they want more people to join. The server feels active and pretty chill so far.
It uses plugins like Brewery and Simple Voice Chat so talking in game is easier and hanging out feels more fun.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPContinuumSMP Semi Vanilla Chaos Survival

ContinuumSMP is a new semi vanilla survival server that feels like hardmode chaos with lots of freedom. It is made for players who want to build raid fight and explore with very few limits.
It runs on Java 1.21+ and it also supports Bedrock. The server is professionally hosted and aims for persistent uptime with a world that does not reset.
Gameplay is mostly anarchy style with minimal rules. The main rule is do not crash the server. PvP is open and you can play how you want.
It uses very light plugins with anti cheat plus entity and packet protections. It is optimized with Folia so big farms lots of mobs and PvP can still run smoother.
The world has custom vanilla terrain generation and custom mob spawning so mobs show up closer and act more aggressive. Ender pearls are persistent so you keep them after death or logout. Nether roof access is disabled to help reduce lag.
There are still some basic standards. No harassment or hate content and do not spam chat or use bots macros or flood messages. Exploits that cause critical performance issues are not allowed and duplication and travel exploits are allowed if they do not hurt performance.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
