OakenvaleSMP is a survival server with a medieval theme and a vanilla feel. It is built around immersive building exploration and steady progression. The world is meant to feel like you are living in a medieval RPG story.
Players can start towns and build kingdoms and castles. There is a player driven economy and you can team up or compete with other groups. The server also adds some QoL plugins plus custom biomes and extra random generated structures to make exploring more interesting.
There are claims and teams so other players cannot wreck your builds or loot your stuff. You can also earn daily and hourly rewards and check them in game with /rewards.
It is on version 1.21.10 and it supports both Java and Bedrock. The server is located in England and it is welcoming to new players and experienced builders too.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSoloraMC Fresh Survival Quests And Wars

SoloraMC is a fresh survival server that is about to release. It looks like it is made for people who want lots to do instead of just punching trees all day.
You can take jobs and grind quests. There are also story quests so it feels like you are following something. The server has crates and daily events that try to keep you coming back.
It also has skills that let you farm and level up your character kind of like MCMMO. If you like group stuff you can lead a team. You can start a war with another team too. Or you can stay a nomad play with friends or make a clan.
There is land claim so your stuff can be protected. It also has custom terrain plus custom mobs and items. The listed game version is 1.21.10 to 1.21.11.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP18+ Whitelist Semi Vanilla SMP Grind

I found a brand new community SMP that opened last weekend and it is semi vanilla but still has some cool upgrades.
It is whitelist only and 18+ only. There are no ranks and no donor perks. There is no server shop so players trade with a diamond based economy. There are also no teleport shortcuts so travel feels real.
The world uses Terralith generation and it has ValhallaMMO plus ValhallaTrinkets for deeper progression. Players can run shops with shopkeepers and rent market space too. There is Bluemap for looking at the world and Bell Claims for land claiming.
Phantoms are disabled. The Ender Dragon respawns weekly and it is reworked into a multi phase raid boss fight. The server runs Java 1.21.11 in NA and it is usually busiest in US time zones with a small but growing player count.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrchid Towny SMP Cozy Nations

Orchid is a small Minecraft community that feels cozy and welcoming. It is a Towny SMP where players can make towns and nations and build together.
The server has custom fishing and farming plus custom enchantments. There is also a jobs and skills system and a ranks system so you always have something to work on.
Money is a big part of the server. You can run chest shops use the auction house or do jobs to earn cash. Some items like fish and custom farming goods can be sold to the server for more. There is also an admin shop so builders can get access to key resources without stuff feeling impossible.
The world uses custom generation and there is a live web map so you can check out the land. The rules are strict about griefing stealing and bigotry and anything else that ruins the server for people.
It runs on 1.21.10 and also works on any recent Minecraft version.
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 IPVitaNova SMP Economy With Claims

VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to keep the normal Minecraft feel but adds a lot more to do. It supports both Java and Bedrock so people can play together.
There is a real economy vibe with progression and quests. You can complete quests to get rewards and unlock ranks just by playing. It also has custom enchantments so you can get stronger for fighting and mining.
Building feels safer here because you can claim land and protect your stuff from griefing. The world is custom too so exploring matters and you can find custom structures.
Fishing and farming are both upgraded with special systems. Fishing has rarities and tournaments and farming is made more rewarding. The server also says it is fully free to play with no pay to win mechanics.
It runs on 1.21+ and the community does events and competitions.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCalm Vanilla Survival SMP Since 2019

Chilltown is a long running Survival SMP that is all about calm gameplay and a true vanilla feel without the chaos. It has been running since 2019 and the current world has grown naturally with player built towns farms and big projects.
It feels made for people who want to play survival at their own pace and for players who like a respectful mostly adult community. It also tries to be a place for anyone tired of pay to win stuff or constant resets.
The world is a beautiful custom map and the seasons change how it looks. There are custom mobs and custom weapons tools and enchants but it is meant to be balanced and not overpowered. Land claiming is simple with a chunk based system.
You get a starter kit plus daily rewards and there is an optional tutorial to help you settle in even if you play solo. The server supports Java 1.21.11.
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 IPCubemon Cobblemon SMP With Events

Cubemon is a Cobblemon survival server where Minecraft feels like a Pokemon world. It has all 1000 Pokemon so there is always something new to catch and train.
I saw custom legendary spawns and custom structures so exploring actually matters. You can travel around and look for new places while you work on your Pokedex.
It also has land claims so your builds can stay safe. The server runs tournaments and other competitive events plus regular server wide events. The community is friendly and the staff is active so it feels alive whether you play chill or try hard.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP18+ Whitelisted Semi Vanilla SMP Grind

FellowshipSMP is a brand new community SMP that just opened last weekend. It is whitelist only and it is 18+ only so it feels more focused.
It keeps things pretty fair since there are no ranks and no donor perks. There is no server shop and the economy is diamond based. There are also no teleport shortcuts so travel and base location actually matter.
The server has deeper progression with ValhallaMMO and ValhallaTrinkets. The world uses Terralith generation. Players can run shops with Shopkeepers and rent market spaces with AdvancedRegionMarket. There is also Bluemap for viewing the world and Bell Claims for land claiming.
Phantoms are turned off. The Ender Dragon can respawn weekly and it is reworked into a multi phase raid boss fight. It runs on Java 1.21.11 and the server region is NA with popular play times in US time zones.
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