VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to keep the normal Minecraft feel but adds a lot of extra stuff to work toward. It supports Java and Bedrock together and it runs on 1.21+.
The server has a growing economy vibe and it pushes progression with quests. You can earn rewards and unlock ranks just by playing and it is meant to be fully free to play with no pay to win locks.
Building is safer because you can claim land with a protection plugin so your stuff is harder to mess with. There is also a custom world to explore with custom structures to find.
If you like grinding side systems there is custom fishing with rarities and tournaments plus upgraded farming and custom enchantments for combat and mining. They also mention regular events and an active friendly community.
VitaNova SMP Economy With Claims
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Custom Vanilla Adventure
Lumenor SMP is a 24 7 custom vanilla survival server on 1.21.11 and it also lets newer versions join with ViaVersion.
It works for Java and Bedrock and even cracked clients so it is easy to hop on.
The cool part is the role system where you pick Passive for peaceful play or PvP for chaos so different types of players can live together.
The world has custom biomes and huge structures like ancient temples so there is a lot to explore and find.
There is a player driven trading shop that feels more like bartering and not a big server economy. There are PvP and Passive arenas where keep inventory is on in the arena so you can practice without losing your stuff.
You can also get custom armor trims that give small buffs and the Nether is made to be very challenging. They also say they have strong anti cheat to keep things fair.
The server is hosted in Germany and the staff team is from Greece France Sri Lanka and Sweden so players from lots of places fit in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStarBorne Sci-Fi Story SMP Crossplay
I found StarBorne and it is a sci fi story survival server that works on crossplay. The idea is that Earth got ruined by wars and chaos so the last survivors got sent to a new planet called Alpha Centauri.
You are supposed to regrow civilization by making towns and building a base. You can explore unique structures and try to make this new world feel like home.
The terrain is made to be inspiring but still good for survival. There is also custom music to help the world feel more immersive. This is Chapter 1 called Alpha Centauri and it is season 1.
There is a big mall called Arcadia and you can use the shop command to visit it. Since the server is new you get the highest rank called Pioneer forever for free when you join.
It is meant to be simple with some quality of life features and a focus on survival.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCalm Survival SMP Built to Last
Chilltown is a long running Survival SMP that is all about calm gameplay and a true vanilla feel without the chaos. The server has been running since 2019 and the world has grown over time with towns farms and big player projects.
It looks like a good fit for people who want to play survival at their own pace and for players who want a respectful mostly adult community. It also avoids the stuff people hate like pay to win and constant resets.
The world is a beautiful custom world and it has seasons that change how things look. There are also custom mobs and custom weapons tools and enchants but they are meant to stay balanced.
You can claim land with a simple chunk based system. New players get a starter kit daily rewards and an optional tutorial so it is easier to settle in even if you are playing solo. It supports Java 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNorthwoods Towny SMP No Reset Progress
Northwoods is a Towny SMP style server that is still early and looking for a small handful of players to help test gameplay and performance.
The world and your progress are not getting reset so what you build and earn will stick around.
It runs Towny with chat support plus stuff like levelled mobs shopkeepers simple jobs and a custom terrain generator. There is also Distant Horizons support and a custom CurseForge pack with Distant Horizons and a few client side mods.
The server is self hosted on a Xeon E5 2697A v4 machine with lots of RAM and 12 GB set aside for the server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVitaNova SMP Economy With Claims
VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to keep survival feeling normal while still giving you a lot more to do. It is cross play so Java and Bedrock players can be on the same server. It runs on 1.21+
There is a growing economy with jobs and chances to earn stuff. You can also do quests for rewards and unlock ranks by playing. The server says it is free to play and not pay to win.
You can protect your builds with a claiming system so griefing is way harder. There are custom enchantments too so you can get extra power for combat and mining.
Fishing and farming are upgraded with custom systems and there are fishing tournaments sometimes. The world is custom and has custom structures so exploring feels more exciting. The community is active and they do events and competitions.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPProsperia SMP With Custom Terrain Progression
Prosperia is an SMP that tries to feel alive with custom terrain and hand placed structures so exploring is actually fun. It is still survival at the core but it adds more stuff so you always have something to work toward.
The server has land claims so you can build without getting bothered and keep long term projects safe. Progress is meant to be earned so you do not just jump to max power right away.
There are advanced enchantments and you can fully disenchant too. Farming is deeper with PyroFarming and fishing has unique rewards with PyroFishingPro. You can level up with MCMMO and use jobs for steady income.
It also has an auction house and a player driven economy. You can use safari nets to move mobs around and there are rideable and flying pets. For grinders there are custom spawners plus auto crop planters and upgradable hoppers.
It is run by a small team that listens to feedback and keeps doing steady updates.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHard Vanilla Plus Survival Fresh World
ShadowMC is a survival server that sticks close to vanilla but makes it harder and smoother at the same time. It is made for builders and explorers who want a fresh start and long seasons.
The world is custom generated so it feels new and it is still about real survival. There are quality of life changes like TreeChop and fast leaf decay plus proximity chat.
Crafting is changed with extra recipes like turning rotten flesh into leather and making name tags. The Eye of Ender recipe is harder so getting to the end takes more work.
Griefing is banned and creepers do not break blocks so your builds stay safe. You can also vote to unlock crates and win items. There is a better mending system too where you crouch and right click to repair tools using your XP bar.
It supports both Java and Bedrock.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAshenreach Hardcore Survival With Relic Wars
Ashenreach is a survival server where people are not supposed to feel unkillable. There is room for conflict and conquest so you can fight over land and power.
The big thing here is custom relics. Strong items are hidden around the map and you can use a tracking system to hunt them down even if they are in a chest in lava or being carried by someone else.
Enchantments are made super rare on purpose so you cannot just rely on max gear. It feels more like you need planning and positioning and skill. If you want to really win you will probably need allies and numbers and good infrastructure.
Healing is changed to UHC style so you do not regen from food. You need a campfire or golden apples to heal which makes the server slower and more intense.
The world has custom terrain and regions with handmade structures. SimpleVoiceChat is on so you can talk to people in game. There is also a lands plugin for ranks and permissions in your land but it does not fully stop theft so you still have to think ahead.
It is meant to be long term with no resets and no ranks or shop. It supports Java latest version 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRosedalean SMP 1.21.10 Adult Hermitcraft Vibes
Rosedalean SMP is a Java survival server on 1.21.10 that is trying to feel like a Hermitcraft style world. It is built around community and creativity so people can chill and build or grind hard and still fit in.
It is an 18 plus server and you have to apply first. That helps keep it respectful and grief free. You can join up with factions or just live in a calmer village area with animals and neighbors.
It sticks to add ons only so you do not need to install extra mods. It also has simple voice chat plus Terralith biomes for better exploring. There is a ticket system for help and a BlueMap so you can see how the explored world is growing.
They also run events and have custom armor trims. They say they want suggestions too so the server can keep improving with the community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP