The New Life SMP is a semi vanilla server where the whole point is playing together and not feeling alone.

When I joined it felt like everyone actually knows each other and new people are welcome. The community is very tight and players from different places all play together. No one acts like they are better than you. Everyone is on the same level and you can just hang out and play.

The server runs on version 1.21.10 and lets both Java and Bedrock players join. It has Simple Voice Chat so talking and working together is really easy. There are custom enchantments and armor upgrading templates so progression feels balanced but still fun.

The economy is fully player driven so trading and shops matter a lot. With monthly events and world border expansions there is always something new to do and new places to explore.

Season 2 started very recently so it is a good time to join and grow with the world from the start.