Hydro SMP is a super active vanilla survival server where you almost always see people online to talk to and play with. It aims to stay on the latest Minecraft version so things feel fresh and up to date.
The server keeps gameplay vanilla but it uses some performance mods and moderator tools. Griefing is not allowed at all and they take cheating and rule breaking seriously. They also use tools that can inspect and rollback damage so the world stays safe.
The community is a big part of the server since decisions get voted on by the players. There is also a custom resource pack with cosmetic stuff like hats and extra models that do not change the game.
It has features like BlueMap and proximity voice chat plus some VanillaTweaks style datapacks like the dragon dropping elytra and extra building options. The server is hosted in the Netherlands and they focus hard on smooth performance and stable TPS.
