I found this server called StillPoint SMP and it feels like a simple chill place to play.
It is a brand new world and the idea is to stay mostly vanilla. There are just a few quality of life mods that make things easier without changing the game too much.
The cool part is it supports both Java and Bedrock so your friends can join no matter what they play on. It is set up to run fast so it feels smooth.
If you want a fresh start on a mostly vanilla survival server and just hang out and play with people this one seems pretty nice.
StillPoint SMP Crossplay Vanilla Vibes
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC SMP Towns Kingdoms And Skills
OrianaMC is a survival server that tries to feel upgraded but still pretty chill. You can build your own town and then grow it into a full kingdom so it is really good if you like long term worlds and slowly getting stronger.
The server uses jobs and skills instead of admin shops. You pick a skill you like and then earn money by doing tasks like mining or farming so your normal gameplay actually pays you. As you play more you can unlock over ten different in game ranks that cost more each time and give better perks so there is always something to grind for.
There are custom items too. Mobs can randomly drop fragments and cores. You combine those into a Rubedite and then trade that for items that have special textures and enchantments that are stronger than normal vanilla limits. It makes fighting and grinding mobs feel more exciting.
There are also gemstones auctions and events so it is not just plain survival. The community feels relaxed and friendly and the server is made for players who want to hang out for a long time and slowly build something big.
The server works on version 1.21.8 to 1.21.11 and it even has a port for bedrock players so more people can join and play together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5tarRock Geopolitical Survival Java Bedrock
This server is called 5tarRock and it is a geopolitical survival world. It works on both Java and Bedrock.
The whole map is built to be tough. Resources are not even and some biomes are really harsh so you have to adapt or team up with other players. You do not just run around and get everything super fast. You have to explore trade or fight for what you need.
The server uses more realistic systems. Ores generate based on tectonic plates and biome temperature affects how crops grow. The continents are huge and separated so no single area has every resource. This makes people pick a role like explorer trader or fighter and it makes both solo and group play feel important.
There is a reworked combat system and there is also world lore to discover so it is not just vanilla PvP. The owners are also running an art contest for a new logo and banner with real money prizes. Art can be done any way as long as it is original and not AI or stolen. They have clear rules for image sizes and how payments work.
If you want survival with politics alliances and tough environments this server is made for that style of play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAvalonEarth Geopolitics SMP Season 2
AvalonEarth is a geopolitics style earth smp where players build nations and fight or live in peace. The map is a 1 to 500 scale so there is a lot of space for new countries and towns.
The server runs Towny which lets you claim land and make towns. Anyone can start a nation because you get starter money when you join. You do not have to grind first just to create something.
There are lots of wars and conflicts here so if you like pvp and battles this fits you. If you do not like fighting you can still live a peaceful life and try to avoid the wars.
You can make money with jobs farming and fishing and they are adding more ways soon. The first season started in September and a second season has already begun with many new players and a growing community.
You can join on both Java and Bedrock and the owner seems active and proud of the server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPReign SMP Lifesteal PvP Survival
Reign SMP is a semi vanilla lifesteal server that feels really intense. It is all about PvP and survival and every fight actually matters because hearts are on the line.
You gain hearts when you win fights and lose hearts when you mess up so you have to think before you swing. There is a 20 heart cap so things stay balanced and it feels fair.
The server cares a lot about fair rules and has active moderation so people cannot just abuse stuff. It rewards smart plays and good strategy instead of cheap exploits.
Alliances are a big deal here. You can team up with others or turn on them later because actions actually have consequences. Elytras are allowed so you can fly around and plan attacks.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join so more friends can play together. There is no pay to win stuff so it is about skill and decisions instead of money.
If you like high stakes survival and player driven conflict this server feels like a good place to try.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCryoMC Chill Crossplay Economy SMP
CryoMC is a chill survival server that runs an economy style SMP. It is made for people who want a relaxed place to play and still keep the normal Minecraft feeling.
The server is focused on community. It is no grief so you can build and not worry about random people destroying your stuff. There are plugins like keep inventory so you do not lose your items when you die and there is grief prevention so your base stays safe.
You can set player warps and use chest shops so players can make their own places to visit and trade. It keeps the game simple but still gives reasons to explore and play with others.
The server allows Java and Bedrock players and it says all versions are welcome. That makes it easier to join with friends no matter what they use.
If you want a comfy SMP where you can help shape the world from the start and just hang out with chill people this server feels like that kind of place.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Crossplay Survival Chaos
Lumenor SMP is a survival server that tries to be different from most other servers. It has a very polite community and a staff team that helps you really fast.
The server runs on the latest Minecraft version 1.21.11 and it works for Java Bedrock and cracked players too. It has some interesting and helpful plugins and a role system so peaceful players and fighters can both enjoy the world.
Instead of a big money economy there is a shop area where players put items and trade with each other kind of like villager trades. It feels more like real trading between players.
There is a strong anticheat system that is made to catch hackers. The server is online 24 7 and it is based in Germany but people from all over the world can join without internet problems.
If you want a place where you can play peaceful or go fight and kill other players and still have a nice community then Lumenor SMP is the kind of server you might like.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5tarRock Geopolitical Survival Java Bedrock
5tarRock is a semi vanilla geopolitical survival server where the world is actually really tough
The map is built so resources are not fair at all and every area feels different Some places have good ores some have better farms and some are just scary to live in You have to explore and figure out where to settle or who you want to team with
There are realistic systems like ores that generate based on tectonic plates and biome temperatures that change how crops work The continents are huge and spread out so no single region has everything you need You pretty much have to explore trade or fight to get what you want
You can play solo or with other people and both ways can work if you specialize and pick a role you like There is a reworked combat system and some world lore so it feels more unique than a normal server
The server also runs on both Java and Bedrock so more people can join together There are rules about art for the banner and logo like no using ai and no stealing art but for gameplay it is mostly about surviving and dealing with the harsh world and other playersGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGlowSMP Vanilla Plus Survival
GlowSMP is a new Vanilla plus survival server where people go to build grind or just chill. It is made for players who want normal Minecraft but with extra helpful stuff.
The server has claims so you do not need to worry about griefing. It has quality of life things like better harvesting chest sorting voice chat and a world map so it feels smoother to play.
There are a bunch of new fish you can catch and sell for money and there is a leaderboard for the best fisher. There are also 11 special enchantment books that help with building or gathering like breaking a whole tree at once or mining faster.
Jobs work different here because you do every job at the same time. You get experience and money for most actions and there is a clean leaderboard so you can see who is grinding what the most.
One of the coolest parts is a big storage network system. You can set up a terminal in your base and link chests into it so you can search and store items way easier kind of like modded storage.
The server is fully free to play. Everything can be earned by playing and vote ranks give you keys commands and more. There is a shop if you want to support but you are not forced to pay.
Overall it feels like a chill survival server that keeps Minecraft close to vanilla but makes it less annoying and more fun for long term players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCollideCraft Time-Zero Semi-Vanilla SMP
This server feels like you just crashed into a broken world and now you have to figure out what happens next. It is called CollideCraft Time Zero and it is a semi vanilla SMP with some light lore and an active community.
The world has this whole rift event theme going on so it is not really a fresh start. It feels like you dropped into the middle of a story and now you have to survive it.
There are plugins that the players chose themselves so the gameplay feels more like what the community actually wants. There are factions so you can team up or go against other groups.
The server uses proximity chat so talking in game feels way more real. There are also frequent events so things stay interesting and not just basic survival.
It works for both Bedrock and Java and they made it feel seamless so different versions can play together without it being weird.
There is more stuff hidden under the surface but a lot of it you just have to discover by playing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP