PlayCraft is a semi vanilla survival server on hard mode for Java 1.21.11. It is looking for active long term players and it is adults only 18 plus.
Achievements are enabled so you can still go for goals and flex them. One player sleep is on so nights do not drag.
The rules are simple. No griefing no stealing no cheating. PvP is only allowed if both players agree so it stays chill.
ShadowMC is a builder and exploration focused survival server with a fresh start and long seasons. It plays like hard vanilla plus so it still feels like real survival but with a bunch of quality of life changes.
The world is custom generated and you can go out and explore while still having tough progression. There are custom recipes like cooking rotten flesh into leather and crafting name tags. Eyes of ender are harder too and the end is opening on April 4th.
It also has better mending so you can crouch and right click to repair tools using your XP bar. You can carry mobs around and there are vote crates with rewards.
The community is warm and welcoming. Griefing is banned and creepers do not break blocks so your builds stay safe. Tree chopping is easier fast leaf decay is on and there is proximity chat. It supports both Java and Bedrock.
This is a community survival server that started as a friend group world and grew into a welcoming place that stays active.
It is open to join with no whitelist. The rules are strict about no griefing and no hacking. There are no land claims so you have to respect other players.
The world is on Hard and keep inventory is off so it can feel tough. Trading is a big part of it since players use raw gold as money and people run their own shops.
It stays pretty close to normal survival with only a few quality of life things like invisible item frames and a chest locking system. You also get simple commands like sethome and spawn. Technical players fit in here since TNT duping and bedrock breaking are allowed.
It supports version 1.21.11 and it works for both Java and Bedrock. If you want a starter kit you can ask in chat.
Ed's Classic SMP is a new relaxing survival server that is focused on PvE and a classic feel with extra stuff that keeps it fun.
The main Overworld Nether and End are made to never reset so you can claim land and build big projects without worrying. You can also use sethome so getting back is easy.
There are monthly resource worlds you can jump to with random teleport. Those worlds reset every month and they are on Hard so you have to watch out. They also have boosted mining XP and boosted hostile mob XP.
The economy is meant to feel balanced. You can buy and sell basic vanilla items in the shop and use the auction house for better items and finds. There is also private player trading.
You can level skills with mcMMO and earn playtime ranks that unlock perks abilities and cosmetics. There is also MyPets so you can grab a pet from the pet shop and have a buddy while you mine.
The server is still getting updates and new features are being added so it feels like it is growing with the community.
NoRulesNoBans is a new anarchy server where people do whatever they want. It is all about total freedom and player made chaos.
I saw that you can grief steal and fight other players any time. You can also explore and travel and make your own story.
There are no bans and no map resets mentioned. The difficulty is Hard and it runs on Java 1.21.11.
I found a survival SMP that started as a friend group server during COVID and it grew into a welcoming community that still keeps it going.
It is open to join and there is no whitelist. There are no land claims so the rules matter a lot. Griefing and hacking are not allowed and they get enforced hard.
The server has a shopping district and a main communal area. Players trade using raw gold and they can run shops.
It stays close to vanilla with a few quality of life things like invisible item frames and a chest locking system. There is also /sethome and /spawn but not much else.
It runs on Hard and keep inventory is off so it can be rough. Technical players will like it because TNT duping and bedrock breaking are enabled. If you want a starter kit you can ask in chat.
Konohaven SMP is a Java semi vanilla server and Season 5 just started. The big change is that players get way more control this time. Stuff like spawn plans shopping areas and big travel routes are meant to be decided by the community. If you care about how things run you can start a group or work solo and actually shape the world.
The server is on Hard difficulty and it has single player sleep. There is also a live map so you can see what is going on.
For world stuff there is no set world border. Chunks generate out to 1500 at the start to help with early lag then you can explore as much as you want. The seed will be public. World generation is being tweaked to add new features but it is still aimed at keeping the vanilla feel.
Blaze and Caves Advancements are on with reduced chat spam. Simple Voice Chat is optional and you do not need mods to join. There is also an optional Origins datapack and they are still adjusting the values before players pick.
Hardcore SMP is a hardcore survival multiplayer server for both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. It stays vanilla feeling and it does not do world resets. It also avoids pay to win stuff and it does not let you teleport to other players.
The economy is coin based and it is fully player driven. There are no admin shops for normal items. Coins come from fighting mobs and looting chests. Players trade with each other using a trading system and an auction house.
There is a big land claiming system so bases and farms can be protected from griefing. If you die your claims get deleted so the land becomes unprotected.
Teleporting is very limited. There is a one time use randomtp for the overworld and you can invite others. There is also home to your respawn point and spawn to get back to Spawn.
The server is non pay to win with only a VIP rank that is cosmetic. There is also a revive item that works like a full account reset so you can play again without buying a new account.
Near Vanilla is a semi vanilla SMP that has been around for a long time and it feels like a close knit community. People build together collect stuff explore and just hang out. You can play solo or team up and still fit in.
The server runs on hard difficulty and it is currently in Season 7 which started August 24 2024. There are community builds player competitions a busy shopping district and other events. Players talk a lot and big changes happen after player discussion and suggestions.
Staff are active and they keep things calm and fair. The rules are strict with zero tolerance for hacking glitching or duping and also no griefing stealing bullying or discrimination. Chat is moderated and Mojang chat reporting is disabled because of some chat plugins. There is also a DynMap so you can see the world and find places to go.
It is 18 plus only so it is meant for mature and respectful players who want a friendly survival place.
I found MCBloodlines and it is a brand new hardcore SMP that is invite only. It is built to make people play in groups and slowly build up real civilizations over time.
The cool part is only players who are already invited can invite new people. It makes the community grow in a more natural way and it helps keep random trolls out.
There are also secret tweaks and mechanics that you are not given guides for. Players have to figure stuff out on their own which makes paying attention actually matter.
It also has a clan and family system so you do not just spawn alone in a hardcore world. You join because someone invited you so you start as part of a group and a story that keeps going.