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 IPLoungeSMP Towns Survival 1.21.11
LoungeSmp is a new survival world that feels pretty chill. There are already active players and they really want more people to join their towns.
The server has an anti grief system so your builds stay safe. There is also anti Xray so people have to mine fair. It feels like they want a normal survival style where everyone plays legit.
You can use a shop command and there are player shops too so the economy is based on trading with other players. The world is fresh so there are still tons of places to build and start new towns.
It looks like a good place if you want to build join a town and play with people who actually care about their world.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCryoMC Chill Crossplay Economy SMP
CryoMC is a new survival world that feels really relaxed and cozy. It is built around an economy style SMP where players trade and build a community together. The server is meant for chill people who just want to hang out and have a good time.
The server is no grief so you do not have to worry about people ruining your builds. There are plugins that keep the normal Minecraft feeling but make life easier. Things like keep inventory grief prevention player warps and chest shops are all here.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join so more friends can play together. The server is pretty simple and focused on survival and community. If you want a place to get comfy and help shape a new world from the start this server seems like a good pick.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPibbles Patisserie Cracked Hermitcraft SMP
Pibbles Patisserie is a chill survival multiplayer server that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. It is a cracked server so more people can join and it runs all the time so you can hop on whenever you want.
The server uses Fabric and is on version 1.21.10 with normal difficulty and keep inventory on so it is not super stressful. There is proximity voice chat with Simple Voice Chat so you can talk to people who are near you in game which makes it feel more like a real world.
The community is LGBTQ plus friendly and is very inclusive so everyone can feel safe. Seasons are pretty long around four months or even more so you actually get to finish builds and projects without the world resetting right away.
There are fun mods that add cool stuff like custom friendly mobs homes and teleport commands timber and vein miner for easier building and gathering and different fishing and furniture options. The server also supports both Bedrock and Java players with crossplay so you can play with your friends even if you are on different editions.
Overall this server is made for people who want a relaxed and friendly Hermitcraft style SMP where you can build talk and hang out for a long time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNorth Survival S3 Semi-Vanilla PvP
This is a semi vanilla survival server that just started season 3 so everything feels new again and there is room to grow and build.
Players can use click villagers for easy trading so you do not have to deal with annoying villager movement and it makes managing trades a lot faster.
There is an RTP command so you can teleport to a random place and find a good base spot without running forever. You can also use TPA to teleport to friends which makes playing together way easier.
The spawn is protected so you do not get griefed right when you join and the server has custom UI and good performance so it feels smooth when you play.
The server runs on version 1.21.11 and it supports all 1.21 clients so you can join on the newest version and play without issues.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSolterra SMP Towny Chill Survival
This is a small survival server that feels really chill. There are usually around twenty six people on every day and it is mostly about building and relaxing instead of sweaty pvp.
The main plugins are Towny Jobs and mcMMO so you always feel like you are progressing. The economy is run by the players and there is grief protection so your builds are safe. Keep inventory is turned on because the community voted for it so dying is not a huge deal.
They just added PyroFishing and everyone seems super into it. There are also two new nature style ranks in the free progression path and over one hundred plushies you can collect if you like collecting cute stuff.
The server runs on dedicated hardware now so ping is solid for people in NA and EU. It is not really a pvp server but there is a duel arena if you want to fight someone in a fair way.
The community feels laid back and friendly. Nobody is trying to act like this is some giant network. People actually talk in chat and you do not feel pressure to spend money. They might add cosmetic ranks later but nothing that gives any gameplay advantages.
If you are tired of huge servers where you are just another random player this place feels way more personal and calm.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFrostbound Chill Semi-Vanilla Safe Space
Frostbound is a chill semi vanilla server that feels really cozy and relaxed. It is made for females and non binary players who are 18 or older and the whole place is built to be safe and respectful.
The server has a survival style but with keep inventory and land claims so you do not lose everything when you die and your builds stay protected. It has plushies and other small cosmetic mods and some quality of life stuff that makes playing easier without changing the main Minecraft feel.
There are community events and seasonal themes and the world does not reset so you can work on long term builds and actually keep them. There is also a leveling system and progression so you always have something to work on while you play.
The community hangs out on Discord and people like to chat share memes and just relax together. Staff are friendly and the vibe is welcoming especially if you like building chilling and making real connections instead of rushing or sweating every minute.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 IPVitaNova SMP Semi-Vanilla New World
VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP server that just opened and feels really fresh. The world is custom and a lot of it is still untouched so there is a ton of space to explore and build your own base.
The server uses some plugins that make normal survival more fun without making it super complicated. There is a fishing plugin called PyroFish that adds special fish with different rarities and there are fishing tournaments where players compete. There is also a Lands plugin so you can claim land and keep your builds and loot safe from people who try to steal.
There is an economy with AuctionHouse and Jobs so you can earn money just by playing and then trade or sell stuff to other players. You can also open easily obtainable crates that give you extra boosts to your progress.
The community is growing and the vibe is about building a place where everyone feels welcome. The server is on version 1.21 and there are free items you can claim for the launch by using the calendar command until the end of January.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNorth Survival Season 3 Semi Vanilla PvP
This server is called North Survival and it is a semi vanilla pvp world that is starting Season 3. So it feels like a fresh start for everyone.
From what I see they want new players to join the community and just play together. The server has click villagers so trading and managing villagers is really easy.
There is an RTP command so you can quickly teleport to a random spot and find a place to build without walking forever.
There is also TPA so you can teleport to your friends and play together fast.
They say there is a custom UI and a protected spawn and the server runs with stable performance.
The server version is 1.21.11 and it supports all 1.21.x clients so it is pretty up to date.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP