The Garden SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival multiplayer server that is built for worldbuilding adventure and roleplay. It uses plugins to add extra flavor while still feeling like survival.
You start with 3 lives and you only lose them through PvP. If you run out you become a ghost and the story keeps going. Players can also bring someone back using a craftable revival book.
Some vanilla stuff is turned off to help roleplay like no Elytra and no Ender chests. This makes travel and building roads and towns matter more and it pushes players to interact.
There are lots of extras like locking chests with keys and making lockpicks to break in. You can set up chest shops brew alcohols and beers and even tame any mob as a pet.
When you join you wake up above the clouds then you stick the landing and go down the Monolith to begin. You can pick a race for your character like elf halfling merfolk giant or human then you wake on the docks of Isla De Viva Eterna. From there you can sail to the mainlands and claim land or live in a town with others.
The vibe is relaxed with optional challenges and it is not pay to win. Staff and mods are active and the community is small but thriving.
