I found a small geopolitics style server that is semi vanilla on Java. It is run by the owner and it uses a bunch of in house made plugins to make everything feel like medieval times.
The world is a huge custom map and it is made to be super detailed and realistic like a real planets geography. The server is being redone right now and the goal is to end up with a more active community.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPREAL Resource Economy Survival Server
I found this server that is all about real resource limits so the economy actually matters. It feels more natural and you are supposed to think about what gets mined and who controls it.
People can lean into different roles like running underground production and big building projects. You can also focus on the combat supply chain with weapons and armor or go for the underworld route and control the healing economy.
There is also a tooling path with premium tools and special enhancements. The server has a must see map too and it even has a big train so exploring it is pretty cool.WebsiteDiscordGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKingdoms SMP Launch Day War Ready
This is a roleplay factions style SMP where players make their own kingdoms and decide how they want to live.
You can declare war on other kingdoms or stay peaceful and focus on building up your place.
The world is a custom 10k by 10k map and the nether and the end are disabled.
There are weekly events planned and it looks like a bunch of people are already waiting to start. Joining early can matter since there are custom structures around the map with loot to find.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinearchy 1.21.11 SMP Plus Minigames
Minearchy is a long running Java server on 1.21.11 and you do not need any mods to join. It feels like it is built for people who want a real community and not just random players.
Survival has grief protection and chest shops so your builds and your stuff can stay safe. The economy is balanced and you can use auctions and player warps to get around and trade. It also has the mcMMO skill system so you can keep leveling up just by playing.
There is a live dynmap so exploring the world is way easier. You can also do daily and weekly quests and jump into special events.
If you like fighting there are dedicated PvP and PvE zones. The server also says it is not pay to win so progress is earned through play.
When you want a break from survival there are lots of minigames like TNT Run and TNT Tag plus Prop Hunt and Block Party. There is also KitPvP and games like Quake Mini Walls Zombies Squid Game Among Us and MineKart. It seems like they keep updating it and adding things based on player feedback.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPUSA Map Towny Server Just Launched
I found a USA based towny server that just launched.
It looks like it is focused on playing on a map and making towns with other players.
If you want a fresh place to start and help shape the community from day one this one is worth checking out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEurope Nations SMP With Real Wars
I found this political survival server on Minecraft 1.21.1 and it is set on a full Europe map. The whole point is real player conflict over land and power.
There is no scripted roleplay and there are no admin made nations. Players make everything from scratch and it can all get destroyed too.
You can start a nation or a city and try to grow into an empire. Wars happen for territory and resources and the war system has real consequences.
People use diplomacy and alliances but also betrayal and propaganda. You can build capitals borders and big fortifications then fight to control trade routes and the economy.
It is vanilla plus with extra systems like alcohol and social mechanics. If you organize with other players you can actually rule.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPJoin New Orleans Before Siege War
I found a geopol server called Diplomatica and there is a city called New Orleans that is recruiting. It is the second largest city on the server and it is part of the United States.
The server is about diplomacy and geopolitics and a SiegeWar update is coming soon. New Orleans says they have been getting ready for it.
They want pvp players builders and interesting people to join their community. They also have a discord where people hang out and sometimes play other games too.
This is Java only.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRavencraft 18+ Semi-Vanilla SMP Adventure
Ravencraft is a semi vanilla survival multiplayer server with a community that likes to build explore and experiment together. It is made for adults and it is 18 and over so the vibe feels more chill and mature.
The server runs on hard difficulty so survival can get rough fast. There is a sleep plugin so nights go faster when more players sleep and fire spread is turned on so you have to be careful.
The map started fresh on December 12th and the world border expands over time so there is always more to discover. There is also an overworld road network and a nether tunnel system that keeps growing.
It has BlueMap and a live link between server chat and Discord. The mods are friendly and the rules are strict about respect and no hacks or cheats like x ray or baritone. It is greylist so you can join and look around then do a quick application to stay.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRosedalean SMP 18+ Enhanced Vanilla
Rosedalean SMP is an 18 plus Minecraft server that feels like a chill community world. It runs enhanced vanilla with a hermitcraft style vibe so it still feels like normal Minecraft but with some extra cool stuff.
The server uses add ons instead of full mods so you do not have to download anything extra. There is simple voice chat for players who like to talk while they play. The world uses Terralith biomes so exploring feels fresh and different. There is also a blue map so you can see how the world looks as people build and explore.
The community is a mix of casual and dedicated players. Some people make big factions and try to be the strongest group on the server. Other people just build cute villages and hang out with animals. Anything goes as long as you follow the rules and do not troll or grief.
It is an application only server which helps keep out trolls and griefers. There is an easy ticket system if you need help with something. The staff and players like to run community events and they really listen to suggestions from everyone.
If you want a mature and welcoming SMP where you can settle down and build something long term this server fits that style.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrdinary SMP – Cozy Vanilla Java World
Ordinary SMP is a vanilla Java survival server that feels like a small Minecraft town where everyone knows each other. It runs on version 1.21.11 and the server is kept up to date with the newest features.
The community is tight knit and really friendly. Players like to build together and work on big community projects. It feels like a place where you can actually stay for a long time and make a base that matters.
The world is protected because the staff use tools to check griefing and theft. That means if someone messes with your stuff they can figure out what happened and keep your builds safe.
There are some cool extra features too. You can use an interactive world map with BlueMap. There is Simple VoiceChat so you can talk in game instead of only typing. There is AudioPlayer for custom audio. The dragon drops elytra so the end game feels more rewarding.
The server also has a custom resource pack that adds special cosmetics trophies and event rewards. The theme is inspired by HermitCraft and players can even suggest ideas for custom items.
There are server wide events like PvP battles build contests and huge group projects. The server is whitelisted so the player base stays respectful and fun. If you like building exploring redstone or just chilling this server is made to fit that style.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP