Ordinary SMP is a vanilla Java server that feels like a small friendly neighborhood. It is whitelisted so people who join actually want to play and respect each other. The server is always updated and right now it is running on version 1.21.11.
The community is tight knit and players like to build and work together on big projects. There are server wide events like pvp fights build contests and huge community builds so there is usually something to do if you do not want to play alone.
The server has grief protection with a system that tracks what players do so staff can see who broke or stole stuff. That makes it safer to build and feel like your base will not just vanish.
There are some cool extras like a live world map that you can use to see the world better. There is Simple Voice Chat so people can talk in game and AudioPlayer for custom audio. The dragon can drop elytras and there is a custom resource pack that adds special cosmetics trophies and event rewards with a HermitCraft kind of style.
Overall this server is for builders explorers redstone players or people who just want to relax and vibe with a small but active group.
