I found a server called Orbital SMP and it has been running since October 25. It usually has around 20 players so it feels active but not crowded.
It is almost like donut smp but it is more chill with less raids and less players. There are lootdrops every weekend so you always have something to look forward to.
You can build bases and farms and do a lot of normal survival stuff. The rules are super simple and the big one is no cheating.
Orbital SMP The Chill Donut Style
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTrue Vanilla Semi Anarchy Survival
FabricCraft is a survival server that sticks to real vanilla mechanics by running on Fabric. It is made for people who want farms and redstone to work the way they should.
It is semi anarchy and the rules stay minimal so players get a lot of freedom. There are no land claims so you have to protect your stuff yourself.
The world does not reset so everything is persistent and player driven. People form alliances trade build rivalries and sometimes raid each other.
They do not allow hacked clients or mods that give you an advantage over other players. There is also a simple voice chat mod available for everyone.
If you like speedrunning there is a manhunt gamemode you can play too.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 IPFresh Shop Survival With PVP Action
I found a new Minecraft server that just launched with a small group of friends. It is shop survival and it has a small active playerbase right now.
People on here focus a lot on building farms and also doing combat. You will see cpvp and regular pvp plus macing too. It feels like a place where you build up and then test your gear in fights.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVoidTech Technical SMP Grind
VoidTech is a really technical SMP where people try to push Minecraft as hard as they can. Everyone here likes to test the limits of the game and do stuff that most players never even try.
The players build giant farms and huge storage systems and crazy cannons and big builds. If it can be made in Minecraft someone here probably wants to build it. The whole vibe is about learning more and getting better at the game.
The server only wants people who actually want to improve. People share knowledge and help each other so you should be ready to learn and also help other players. It feels like a community where everyone works together on technical stuff.
They have strong rules with heavy moderation. There is no griefing no killing and no trolling allowed so your builds are safe. You have to apply and get whitelisted before you can join.
The server uses Fabric Carpet Raid Restore and Carpet Shadow Legacy so it is very focused on technical features and advanced mechanics.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe Pen Classic Prison PvP Quests
This server is called The Pen and it is a classic style prison server that feels like old Minecraft. It does not have crazy overpowered enchants or instant sell stuff. You start with basic tools and you have to grind your way up.
You rank up through the prison from A all the way to Parolee and then Citizen. After you reach the top you can prestige for extra rewards. There are different ways to make money like mining and smelting ores, fishing with custom progression, growing illegal plants in your cell, and using player shops.
There are guards that protect new players and also enforce the prison rules. They watch for illegal things like pvp, swords, potions, bows, and illegal crops. If you break the rules in front of them they will go after you. There are multiple guard ranks like Guard, Senior Guard, Warden, and Senior Warden so it feels like real prison roleplay.
The prison has cells and plots you can rent for storage, farming, shops, or hiding contraband. There is an auction house for trading, bounties you can place on enemies, and parkour challenges around the prison. The economy is grindy and you have to travel through pvp zones to sell at the Commissary so it is risky and exciting.
If you want a simple prison server that feels like 2014 where grinding matters and the community can actually know each other this server fits that vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRefinedVanilla True Vanilla Anarchy
This server is called RefinedVanilla and it is a true vanilla anarchy world. There are basically no rules except you cannot use hacked clients. You can build destroy explore and experiment however you want and everything feels like normal Minecraft.
The owner uses Fabric so the game keeps real vanilla mechanics. Redstone tnt pistons and tick timings work just like singleplayer. That makes it really good for technical players who care about farms and machines being accurate.
The server changes stuff like simulation distance mobcaps and render distance while you play so it runs smooth even when more players join.
There are a few gameplay details too. The nether roof is enabled. Chunk trailing is patched. Portal chunkloaders still work but they unload when no players are near in either dimension.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe Pen – Old School Prison Grind
The Pen is a classic prison server that feels like old school Minecraft. It is not an overpowered prison. You start with basic tools and leather armor and you actually have to grind to rank up.
You work through the ranks from A all the way up to Parolee and then Citizen. To make money you mine and smelt your ores and you have to walk through pvp zones to sell them in the commissary. There is no instant sell so the grind feels tough but fair. You can also earn cash by fishing growing illegal plants or running your own shop.
There are guards who watch the prison and they can take your contraband. Swords and potions are illegal. If a guard sees you with them they can pvp you and even send you to solitary confinement for bad behavior. It makes the whole place feel like a real prison with risk everywhere.
You can rent a prison cell or a prison plot to store items grow those special illegal plants or build a small base. Quests give extra money or special items and there are prestiges after you hit top rank so you can keep pushing further. There is also an auction house bounties on other players and parkour challenges all around the prison.
The server is mainly about that 2014 style grind and community. People are expected to survive fight and trade while the guards try to keep things under control.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBroken SMP Modded Void Survival
This is a modded SMP called The Broken Script and it has around 150 mods so it feels pretty stacked.
You get a ton of tech mods like Create IE Mekanism and Actually Additions. There is CC Tweaked with Advanced Peripherals so you can do computer stuff. Ex Deorum is in here too so you can work through modded resources.
For food and farming there is Farmers Delight with a lot of addons and some Lets Do style mods. There is Mystical Agriculture and Botany Pots so you can grow a lot of resources in a more automated way.
If you like fighting and magic there is Cataclysm and Irons Spellbooks plus some addons. There is also The Undergarden and a pack called Codmod so you get some extra places and content without totally breaking normal Minecraft.
The server keeps normal Minecraft world generation. There are almost no biome mods or heavy worldgen mods. Anything that edits worldgen is more like vanilla plus instead of completely crazy.
The rules are really strict. There are only two rules and breaking either one is an instant permaban. The owner expects you to read the whole verification message and does not accept I did not know as a reason to appeal.
Overall it feels like a modpack where you get huge tech and magic power but still play in a pretty normal Minecraft world.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe Pen – Classic Non OP Prison Grind
This server is a classic style prison and it feels like 2014 again. It is not an OP prison at all. You start with basic tools and leather armor and you have to grind for everything.
You mine and smelt your ores and you have to walk through pvp zones to sell them in the commissary. There is no instant sell so the grind is real. Swords and potions are illegal so if guards see you with them they will fight you.
There are ranks from A all the way up to Parolee and Citizen. After you reach top rank you can prestige for special rewards. You can even become a Parolee and leave the prison to build a farm and make more money.
You can rent a cell or a prison plot to store your items grow special illegal plants or make your own shop. Those illegal plants can make a lot of money but guards are always watching. Quests give extra cash or items and there is custom fishing and parkour challenges around the prison.
The staff use prison roles. Guards and SrGuards protect new players and enforce contraband rules. Wardens run the place. There is solitary confinement for bad behavior and a bounty system if you want someone taken out. There is also an auction house for trading with other players.
Overall it is focused on grinding pvp and a classic prison community instead of flashy crazy gear.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP