I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is in testing right now.
They plan to officially start in about a week so it feels like a fresh start kind of server.
It sounds like the whole point is simple survival multiplayer with a smaller group so it is easier to know people.
Fresh Semi Vanilla SMP Starting Soon
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLavender SMP 18+ Voice Whitelist Vanilla
Lavender SMP is a Java survival server that runs on version 1.21.11 and it is set to hard mode. It is whitelist only so you join by getting approved first.
The server is 18+ and it is LGBTQ+ friendly. It feels like a close knit group that likes building and hanging out and if people are talking in voice you are expected to jump in and chat.
It stays mostly vanilla but it has some quality of life extras. It uses Simple Voice Chat plus things like AFK Display Anti Enderman Grief More Mob Heads Player Head Drops mini blocks Double Shulker Shells tpa and DiscordSRV.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Vanilla Plus Origins SMP
This is a chill vanilla plus SMP that started as a friend group server and grew into an established community. People hang out a lot and the voice chats stay active.
The server runs long seasons and they do events and polls so players can help decide stuff. You have to fill out a form application to join.
It is Java 1.21.1 and it uses custom origins. It also has in game voice chat and a paint mod.
There is a market system and a mayor system for community projects. Heart trading is allowed but only when everyone agrees.
The space is LGBT friendly and neurodivergent friendly and it also has channels for content promotion.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOutcrafted SMP Season 3 Semi Vanilla
Outcrafted SMP is starting season 3 and it is a semi vanilla world that aims for around 50 to 100 active players.
The server keeps the normal survival feel but adds a few extra things. There is Simple Voice Chat so people can talk while they play. There are also Dungeons and Taverns that add custom structures so exploring the world feels new. There are some custom maces too so combat has a little twist this season.
You do not need to fill out any application to join. You just need to follow the rules and you will be fine. The community is meant for players who are 16 or older.
If you want a new season style world with semi vanilla survival and some custom exploration this server is built for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP