I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is being tested right now.
The plan is to fully start in about a week so it feels like everyone can begin around the same time.
It is meant to keep that vanilla survival feel while staying a small group server.
Small Semi Vanilla SMP Launching Soon
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumi Hardcore Season 1 One Life
Lumi Hardcore is a hardcore survival SMP where you only get one life. If you die your run is over until the next reset so every choice feels serious.
It stays mostly vanilla so you do not need any crazy modpack downloads. Season 1 is live with a fresh world and that new season energy where people make stories and rivals fast.
The server is trying to be community first with chill respectful players who want a long term home. Java and Bedrock players can play together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Vanilla Java With Proximity Chat
I found a Java server that feels like a chill place to just play survival with other people.
It stays mostly vanilla and only uses a couple quality of life plugins like Proximity Chat and VeinMiner. The server also keeps up with the latest Java version.
The players seem active and friendly and it is heavily moderated so griefing is almost not a thing. It looks like the goal is a solid long lasting world with a good community and positive gamers.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDurian SMP Launching Tonight Vanilla Vibes
Durian SMP is a brand new SMP that is starting today. It is for Minecraft 1.21.11 and it is meant to be small but friendly and growing.
The server is almost completely vanilla. It also has optional Simple Voice Chat and some server side performance mods.
If you want a new place to play survival with a chill community this one is trying to get going right now.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMCVerseCity Long Term Semi Vanilla SMP
MCVerseCity is a chill semi vanilla survival place built for long term projects. The main idea is a classic survival grind with a no reset goal that aims for ten years. You can take long breaks and still feel safe because the server is focused on protection and not losing your work.
It stays close to vanilla with no custom items enchants or skill systems. There are player markets so you can skip the grind if you want or you can do everything the hard way. There are also some quality of life features like teleporting plus builder tools like armor stands mini blocks and decorative heads.
The permanent SMP world has claims markets clans a map and even fishing contests. There is also a hardcore vanilla option that is no grief. If you want different vibes there is a vanilla testing world that runs for about six to twelve months and a creative plots world for experimenting.
Chat is kept clean with low tolerance for swearing and public chat is meant to stay on Minecraft and gaming. The community is international and the ages range from teens to older adults. Events are mostly player driven and the staff supports them.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRatchy SMP Lifesteal Vanilla Chaos
I found Ratchy SMP and it is a survival server that is mostly vanilla but it uses modpacks too.
The main one mentioned is Lifesteal so players can take hearts and you can also turn hearts into items with a simple command.
The commands are meant to be easy and the owner said they made it for fun. They also said the server can be down sometimes for mod maintenance and you can comment if you want to add mods.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumi Hardcore SMP One Life Seasons
I found Lumi Hardcore and it is a Hardcore Survival SMP where you only get one life. The world does a fresh reset and it runs in 60 day seasons so everyone gets a fair start.
If you die you are out and you go into spectator mode until the next reset. The server is mostly vanilla and you do not need mods so it still feels like normal Minecraft but way more tense.
It uses a small set of lightweight datapacks to keep things clean and immersive. Deaths get a lightning strike and there are global death messages. There are graves that store your items where you died plus extra decorative blocks and some furniture options. There is also a tree vein miner for chopping trees and a simple day display.
It is public and the vibe is meant to be chill and respectful. You can build with friends or go solo and try to survive for the whole season. Java and Bedrock players can play together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNerdNu Vanilla Community PvE and Creative
NerdNu is a medium sized Minecraft community server that tries to keep the mostly vanilla feel while still having that old school multiplayer belonging vibe. The PvE server has been updated to 1.21.10 and it is survival mode with no player fighting so you only worry about mobs. People work together a lot and build towns and cities. The PvE map reset on September 19th so it is a good time to jump in.
They also run community games nights on Fridays at 7:30pm eastern and Saturdays at 1pm eastern. Different towns or players host stuff like spleef thimble and ice boat races. There is also an event called Alphabet Soup where you unscramble Minecraft item names then race to gather or craft them.
There is a Creative server too with mostly open world building and a mix of normal generated terrain and world painted areas. You can protect your builds and WorldEdit is free to use. Creative has community events like Spleef and Speed Build on alternating Saturdays. Creative is running on 1.21.8 and started Revision 38 on June 22 2024. The snapshot server is currently closed due to recent updates.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMostly Vanilla Semi Anarchy Java SMP
This is a mostly vanilla Java SMP that is made for people who want survival but still want things to get wild.
It is semi anarchy so the rules are light and you can fight anyone anywhere anytime. There is only one mace because the owner does not like the mace and you should check the discord for the full rules.
It has some helpful commands like teams back sethome and kit plus a few more shown at spawn. There are also some new enchants to mess with while you play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanilla Demon Chill Vanilla SMP PvP
Vanilla Demon is a fresh survival SMP for people who want to chill and play normal Minecraft with others.
It is mostly vanilla but it adds a few helpful commands like home teleport and teleport and a random wilderness command so getting around is easier.
There is land claiming so your builds and stuff can stay safe. The world border is huge at 60 million blocks so there is tons of space to explore and settle.
PvP is welcome. You can fight at spawn with keep inventory on or go outside of claims for real survival PvP without keep inventory. The community is meant to be mature and friendly and people help out in chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP