I found a Vanilla+ survival server that is all about working together and being part of a community.
They run monthly events so there is always something going on. They also do build competitions so you can show off your builds and see what everyone else makes.
It looks like they really want new players to join and just hang out and play together.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTINY MODDED SMP RECRUITING 20 PLAYERS
This is a small modded SMP that is trying to get a group going
They are waiting for 20 players so it feels like a real little community
If you want a modded survival world with other people this is basically thatGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Survival SMP With Light PvP
I found a new survival SMP with light PvP. You can play normal survival and fight other players when you feel like it.
You can team up with other players to try and take over the server or you can just stay friendly and chill. The server keeps plugins simple and only uses stuff like tpa and set home.
If you have questions you can DM the owner.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP2 Year Bedrock Realm Survival SMP
Friendly Survival Worldhangout survival serverLong running realmMeet new buildersTeleport request system
I found a Bedrock Realm that has been running for over 2 years and it is a survival SMP style world. It keeps the vanilla survival feel but it also adds some extra stuff to make it more fun.
There is an economy with shops so players can trade and set up their own things. It also has a TPA system plus ranks and auctions so you can move around easier and mess with the market.
The vibe is chill and friendly and it is about making memories and building with other people. Their Discord is really active with over 1,000 members so it feels like there are always new people around.
They also do daily updates and giveaways and they want you to meet new friends and just have fun.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Java SMP Looking For Players
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I found a Java SMP called The ShadowSMP. It is a small chill server and it is trying to stay fun and active.
They have a few cool plugins and it sounds like they want everyone to just play together and have a blast. There are around 20 players right now so it feels like a smaller group but still alive.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Chill Java SMP Starting Soon
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The ShadowSMP is a small chill Java SMP with a few cool plugins. It looks like a place where you can just play survival and relax.
They have around 20 players right now and they are trying to build a fun active server where everyone can have a blast together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Java SMP Seeking Friendly Players
Community-Driven Buildscozy starter basesfriendly chat cultureJava Edition OnlyVanilla survival world
I found a brand new Java SMP running on Minecraft 1.21.11. It is meant to be small and friendly so people can just play and hang out.
It already has EssentialsX and GriefPrevention set up. That means you can get some helpful commands and also protect your stuff from griefing.
The owner is pretty new to running a public server and says they are open to suggestions. They want a happy balance and better communication and they might start a Discord for it. Just do not be weird.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLighthouse SMP Vanilla Bedrock Survival
Classic Minecraft Feelhangout survival servernew player friendlyno frills gameplaysurvival world building
Lighthouse SMP is a small survival server on Bedrock. It keeps things vanilla and simple so it feels like classic Minecraft.
The community is friendly and the whole point is to play together and chill. If you want a smaller place where people actually talk this one fits.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP