I found this server that is a hard survival world with both Java and Bedrock players together. It runs on the latest Minecraft version and even has backwards compatibility so it feels pretty updated all the time.
The server is no grief so people actually protect their bases. You can claim land with ProtectionStones and use homes and sethome and tpa to get around. There is also random teleport in the overworld so you can find a spot far from spawn and build in peace.
There are custom enchantments and you can put leads on mobs to teleport them which is actually super helpful. Every Sunday they let you fly for free in the overworld so building and exploring is way easier on that day.
They have a bartering based economy with server shops and a public market and some tutorial warps so new players do not get lost. There is also a main PvP arena with keep inventory which makes fighting less stressful.
The staff feels pretty responsive and there is Minecraft and Discord chat linked so you can talk to people even when you are not in game. On Discord they even try to help with homework which is kind of funny but nice if you are still in school.
Overall it feels like a chill but challenging SMP where you can play survival on hard difficulty hang out with people on voice and not worry about griefers.
Broomstix SMP Crossplay Survival
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMCVerse Long Term No-Grief Survival
MCVerse is a survival server that is made for players who want a long term world with no grief and no resets. The goal is to let you build big projects and be able to take long breaks without coming back to a destroyed base.
The gameplay is almost pure vanilla with no custom items enchants or skills. There are some quality of life features like teleporting and useful builder tools such as armor stands mini blocks and decorative heads. You can play like single player or you can trade with other players using markets and get rich that way.
There is a permanent SMP world that is planned to last for many years. The world is already a couple years old and still going. There are claims a map markets clans and fun things like fishing contests.
There is also a hardcore vanilla world with no grief allowed and bigger biomes. On top of that there are extra servers for tools and testing like creative plots and short term vanilla survival worlds.
The community is mixed ages and pretty chill. The public chat is kept clean with low tolerance for swearing and it is mostly for Minecraft and gaming talk. Ranks and perks are earned for free just by playing so you do not have to pay to unlock gameplay features.
If you want a server where you can chill build at your own pace and know your stuff will still be there later this server really fits that style.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGlowySMP Cozy Whitelist Semi-Vanilla
GlowySMP is a brand new semi vanilla SMP that is whitelisted and feels really cozy. The whole server is about having a friendly and relaxed place where you can play at your own pace and not worry about griefing.
The community is watched by staff so people follow the rules and griefing is not allowed. It is meant to be a safe and positive world where you can build and explore without random chaos.
The server has an economy system so players can earn and spend money. There are player warps and player shops so it is easy to visit builds and buy or sell stuff. Land claims help keep your base safe.
There are custom enchants and jobs that give more ways to progress. The server also runs community events so people can play together. There is a resource world so you do not have to wreck the main world when you go mining.
You can toggle PvP so you only fight when you actually want to. There are mobcatchers plus crates and ranks so there is more to work toward and collect over time.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join so friends on different platforms can still play together. Overall GlowySMP looks like a chill survival server for people who want a calm community and a grief free experience.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Bedrock Realm SMP
This is a simple bedrock realm smp that anyone can join if they want.
It looks like a chill place to just play survival with other people and hang out.
If you just want a normal realm to join and play Minecraft with others this server is pretty much that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTHE BEAN SMP Season 11 Survival
So I found this world called THE BEAN SMP and it feels like a chill survival server where people actually talk and mess around together
The server is all about building fighting and just hanging out with other players. People here like doing PvP but they also like making cool bases and projects so it is not just constant fighting. It feels like a place where you can log in after school and there is usually something going on
Right now they are in Season 11 and each season goes for a few months so it does not reset every five minutes. The server uses the Strength SMP plugin and some other plugins that make life easier and also help the staff keep things under control
If you like helping run stuff you can even try to become a moderator. They want mature Minecraft players and you can apply when they open apps or ask the owner or staff for an interview. There are also donation ranks like VIP and MVP that give little quality of life commands like portable anvil or furnace so it is not pay to win but it is helpful
There is a discord where you get whitelisted and pick a team so the server is more organized and you are not just alone in the wild. The whole thing feels like a small but creative community that wants more active players to join and help keep the server alive for a long timeGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBluest Network Modded Fantasy SMP
Bluest Network is a modded fantasy Minecraft server that just opened to the public.
It feels like a fresh world where you can try a different kind of Minecraft with fantasy style mods.
The server is set up like an SMP so it is focused on survival and playing with other people instead of mini games.
Right now it feels like a good place to join if you want something new to play and you like modded Minecraft and fantasy themes.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermitcraft Style 18+ Proximity SMP
This is a Hermitcraft style survival server that is made by the players for the players. When I joined I saw around 5 to 20 people on during the day and everyone seemed pretty chill and talkative.
The world is focused on a diamond based economy with a real shopping district where people make their own shops. There are also public builds and big community projects that anyone can join.
Most people use proximity chat so it feels way more social than normal servers. You can just walk up to someone and start talking while you build or mine.
The server tries to keep the normal vanilla feeling but with some extra cosmetic and quality of life plugins. New plugins get added from community requests and from polls so the players actually decide what gets changed.
It is Java only on version 1.21.11. The server is whitelisted and only for players 18 and older so it has more of an adult community vibe.
Overall it looks like a long term community centered SMP where people like to build together trade with diamonds and hang out in proximity chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTMKASE SMP No Rules No Pay2Win
This is a survival server that feels like just playing Minecraft again. There is no pay to win stuff and there are not a ton of annoying rules.
It is a custom SMP that does not use claim land systems. You just join and start building and surviving. The whole point is to get away from crazy plugins and huge rulebooks.
The community is growing and it seems like people join because they want simple gameplay. You play survival build stuff and try to stay alive without a bunch of nonsense in the way.
If you want a server that is focused on normal survival and building with no pay to win this server is made for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChilltown SMP – Cozy Long Term Survival
I found this server called Chilltown and it feels really calm and relaxed. It is a survival SMP that tries to stay close to vanilla but without all the usual chaos and drama. The world has been running for a long time and it has grown in a natural way with towns farms and different player projects.
Chilltown is made for people who like to play survival at their own pace. The community is mostly adults and everyone is respectful so it feels pretty safe and chill to play on. It is also good if you are tired of pay to win stuff or servers that reset all the time.
The world is not just random terrain. They use a custom world that looks really nice and there are seasons that change how everything looks. There are custom mobs weapons tools and enchants but they are balanced so they do not feel super overpowered.
You can protect your base with simple chunk based land claiming. New players get a starter kit and daily rewards so it is easier to get started. There is also an optional tutorial if you want help learning how things work or if you like playing mostly solo.
The server runs on Java 1.21.11 which is the latest version in the post. If you want a place to relax build and stay for a long time Chilltown seems like a good choice.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPure Vanilla Survival With Plugins
This server is a totally simple Minecraft world where you just play survival and chill.
It is mostly vanilla but there are a few plugins to help with moderation stuff. There is no towny and no shop system. You just play Minecraft like normal and work with other players if you want.
It is made to feel like classic Minecraft without a lot of extra features getting in the way. If you want a clean basic survival place this is what it looks like.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP