Foggy Willows is a survival server that sticks to real vanilla. It runs on the normal Minecraft server jar with no plugins and no datapacks so it feels like the actual game.
The spawn is not fancy and you do not have to read a long story to start playing. You can build what you want and play how you want. People are expected to handle their own social problems.
It is hard mode and there is no teleport or sethome stuff. The world has no border and the server stays on the latest stable vanilla version. There are no donations and it is self hosted on a purpose built machine.
Real Vanilla Survival Hard Mode Challenge
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTNTNation Crossplay Survival Server
This server is called TNTNation and it is on Minehut. It works for both Java and Bedrock so more people can join.
From what I can see it is a simple Minecraft survival style server. It feels like the kind of place where you just hop on and play with other players and see what happens.
Since it is on Minehut it is easy to join and try out. The world looks like a normal Minecraft world where players can explore and build and hang out together.
If you want a server that is not super complicated and just lets you play Minecraft with other people TNTNation seems like that kind of server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBroomstix SMP Crossplay Survival
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.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFoggy Willows True Vanilla Survival
Foggy Willows is a server for people who want real vanilla survival. It runs on the normal minecraft server jar with no plugins and no datapacks. It always uses the latest stable vanilla version.
The world has no border so you can explore as far as you want. The server is on hard mode so stuff actually feels dangerous. There is no tp and no sethome so you have to travel and plan like in singleplayer.
Players are expected to handle their own social stuff. There is not a giant spawn or a bunch of signs to read. You just join and start playing how you want. You can build what you like and technical players are welcome too.
There are no donations and no pay to win things. It is self hosted on a machine that was made for this server. It is a simple vanilla place for people who enjoy all the quirks and challenges of normal Minecraft.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrafted Survival Semi-Vanilla SMP
This is a semi vanilla survival server that is all about chill gameplay and a strong community. It feels like a classic SMP where people actually build stuff and stick around.
The server uses diamonds as the main economy so players trade and buy things with them. There are player shops and a nice shop gui so you can browse or set up your own store pretty fast.
You can claim land with golden shovels so your builds stay safe. The server is no griefing and it is focused on pve. There is no keep inventory so dying actually matters and makes survival feel more real.
There is a live world map you can open in your browser and they also use separate resource worlds so the main world stays clean and looks good. You can explore and gather in those without wrecking the main survival map.
The community seems friendly and they run weekly events so there is usually something to do with other players. You can earn ranks and vote rewards just by playing which makes it feel rewarding over time.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join so it is easy to play with friends on different platforms. Overall it looks like a good place if you want a simple survival smp with some helpful features but still a real survival challenge.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStormy Lagoon SMP Crossplay Adventure
Stormy Lagoon is a long term SMP where Java and Bedrock players can play together. It feels like a fair survival world where nothing is pay to win and all ranks and perks can be earned by just playing.
The server has custom items called Stormy Items. These are tools weapons and armor that can level up and gain abilities. There are also special tridents shields and spears so combat feels a lot more interesting than normal vanilla.
Every day you get a set of missions so there is always something to do. There are also bigger quest milestones that give rewards over time. You earn a currency called Pearls from playing and you can spend those in a Pearl Shop on perks ranks and cosmetics. Playtime ranks mean that just being active slowly ranks you up too.
For gameplay there is mcMMO so you can level skills like mining combat and fishing. The economy is player driven so people buy sell and trade with each other instead of some big admin shop. Activity gives you Pearls Diamonds and rank progress so it feels rewarding to just be online.
The server has monthly resource worlds so players can gather fresh resources without wrecking the main world. There is also an RTP menu so you can teleport to different worlds and find new places to build.
Protection is taken seriously with grief proof claims and detailed permissions so your base is safe. PvP is consensual because you can toggle it on or off. You can also get tags and custom join messages to show off your identity and use canvas art with artmap to make pixel art.
The staff seem mature active and transparent and the community feels tight knit and friendly. It comes across as a chill survival server that is built for people who want to stay for a long time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumoria Modded SMP Chill Survival
Lumoria is a modded SMP on Java 1.20.1 with Fabric and it feels really relaxed and chill. It is run by a small group of friends who just want more people to hang out with and play Minecraft.
The server uses a curated mod list with new monsters weapons armor mounts resources furniture and cosmetics plus other fun stuff. It is still survival and it feels like a normal world but with more things to discover and collect.
The main goal on Lumoria is to explore build and discover things together. People try to make the world feel lived in with real bases roads and spots that look like someone actually lives there. It is not sweaty and it is not competitive so you do not have to worry about tryhards.
They also use proximity voice chat so talking to people feels natural. You can bump into someone while exploring chat while building or team up for random adventures just by being near them.
If you want a calm modded SMP with friendly vibes and group exploring this server fits that style really well.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStormy Lagoon Crossplay SMP
Stormy Lagoon is an SMP you can join from both Java and Bedrock so it is easy to play with friends. The server is just focused on survival and chilling.
I see people hanging out and building and it feels like a small community. It is not full of crazy stuff. It is just a normal world where you can play Minecraft with others.
If you like simple survival and want a place that works for different platforms this server is a good pick.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrafted Survival Semi Vanilla SMP
This is a semi vanilla survival smp where the main focus is the community and a simple diamond based economy. Players trade and shop with diamonds and it feels really classic.
You can claim land with a golden shovel so your builds stay safe. There is no griefing allowed and it is pve focused so you can actually build and explore without losing everything.
There are player shops and a shops gui so it is easy to buy and sell stuff. There is a live world map you can view in your browser and there are separate resource worlds so the main world does not get wrecked.
The server has ranks and vote rewards that you earn just by playing. There are friendly players and weekly events so it feels active and welcoming.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join so a lot of different people can play together on the same world.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Towny Survival Crossplay SMP
This is a cozy towny survival server where people like to build and chill and just hang out together. It feels relaxed and not sweaty so you can take your time and make a place that feels like home.
The main thing is towny so you can make your own town and protect your land. You do not have to worry as much about random grief because your stuff is claimed. People are into building and making cool bases and towns.
There is an economy with player shops and also an auction house. You can open your own little store and sell items or just walk around and buy things from other players. It makes survival feel more alive because everyone trades.
If you like fighting there is a community arena where you can practice combat. You can level up skills with McMMO and use jobs to earn money so just playing the game slowly makes you stronger and richer.
Gathering blocks is easier here because there is VeinMiner and Timber. Mining ores and chopping trees feels way faster so grinding is not super annoying. When you die your stuff goes into a grave so your items stay safe and it is not as stressful.
The server is crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can all play together. It is really about a friendly community that wants to build towns survive and relax.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP