I found a vanilla SMP that is doing a real fresh start and everyone begins together for Season 2 on March 14 at 9AM AEST which is Friday evening in the USA
The first week is a tight 1000 by 1000 border and the Nether is closed so it stays really early game and focused. In week 2 the border expands and the Nether opens. The End unlocks two weeks after the Nether
PvP only happens if both people agree. Griefing and stealing are not allowed so it feels safer to build and trust people
Spawn is a flat plains area with rivers around it and there are villages nearby. Last season on day 1 it hit over 20 players and there is a short clip from Season 1 you can check out. The whitelist is open now and you apply through their Discord
Fresh Start Vanilla SMP Season 2
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSolaris SMP Vanilla Plus Adult Chill
Solaris SMP is a relaxed vanilla survival server with a small adult community that wants something stable and long term. It is inspired by Hermitcraft and tries to feel like a place that can become home.
The server runs on 1.21.11 and uses vanilla plus upgrades that help teamwork and creativity. It has proximity voice chat and discord chat linking. There is a live Bluemap you can open in a browser. It also has things like an audio player armor stand posing and collectibles like mini blocks plus mob and player heads.
There is a separate creative planning server with Axiom and WorldEdit so people can test build ideas. For safety it uses CoreProtect and Ledger so grief can be tracked and rolled back.
Season 2 started last weekend and the End opens on Mar 14th so nobody has to rush. The economy is diamond based and shops are encouraged. Big changes get talked about and voted on in discord before they get added. The host is in US Central with a mix of European and American players and the world is open with monthly pruning.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMaster Realm Cozy Modded Vanilla+ SMP
Master Realm is a small modded SMP that feels really cozy and relaxed. It uses the Raspberry Flavoured modpack so the game still feels like normal Minecraft but with smart changes that make everything feel more interesting.
The server plays like vanilla plus. Stuff is tweaked so it feels fresh but not super confusing. The mods are picked to work together so it does not feel bloated or messy. There is a focus on early game progression with custom recipes and some big changes like no End dimension no villagers and different enchanting.
This server is great for people who like to farm craft explore and build at their own pace. It really fits chill playstyles. The community is small so people actually recognize each other and it is easy to make friends and do group builds.
The admins keep the vibes warm and welcoming and they do not allow griefing or drama. It is meant to be a safe place to relax and have fun. There are shared projects like seasonal builds group events and even paired starter bases so you do not have to play alone if you do not want to.
It is also beginner friendly for people who are new to modpacks. They will help with setup and getting started so you can just hop in and enjoy the world.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP