EchelonMC is a Java survival server that feels like it was actually built for the long run. It is made for building together and doing teamwork stuff. It is not a place for PvP drama stealing or griefing.
The server is custom built from the ground up and it gets frequent patches. It also says it has no pay to win and the features and balance are shaped by player feedback.
There is a pathing system where you can walk and create paths and get speed bonuses on them. You can toggle it too. You earn a currency just by playing and you can spend it on progression utilities and quality of life things.
Land claiming is advanced with visual borders and chunk settings plus protection options like TNT fire spread raids fluids and mobs. You can publish public chunks so other players can visit your builds and you can get rewards from visitors and climb build rankings.
There are teams with invites shared utilities and team nametags. Deaths make timed graves that hold your items and there is /back to help you recover. It supports Java 1.21.11 and older versions too and it is hosted in Canada.
EchelonMC Custom SMP Built From Scratch
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSunset Retreat 18+ Vanilla Plus SMP
Sunset Retreat is an EU based seasonal SMP that stays close to vanilla but adds a few quality of life extras.
It is for players 18 and up and it is whitelisted so the place feels more chill and mature.
The server runs vanilla plus features like VoiceChat mob and player heads Bedrock compatibility and Pl3xMap.
It also uses a diamond economy with player run shops so people can trade goods and services. The owners stay engaged with updates and management and they actually play too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSableCraft Long-Term Chill Vanilla SMP
SableCraft is a small semi vanilla survival SMP that is starting from the very beginning. It is made to be long term and not a server that keeps resetting all the time.
The vibe is chill and respectful. Builders casual players and creators are welcome. It is not pay to win and it is not anarchy. They also want no drama and they want the community to help shape what the server becomes from day 1.
They are doing season 1 player applications and even optional staff applications through their Discord. The launch is coming soon so this is a good time to join early.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill No PvP Vanilla SMP Fresh Map
LuckyGem is a vanilla survival SMP on 1.21.11 and the map just started so it feels new and open.
It is whitelisted so people have to apply and the community stays respectful and welcoming. PvP is not allowed so it is more about building and surviving together.
It also has Java and Bedrock cross play so more friends can join. It stays semi vanilla with some quality of life plugins and it includes Simple VC for voice chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBeeetCraft Chill Vanilla+ SMP
BeeetCraft is a community driven server that is trying to keep Minecraft fun and relaxed while people build a world that actually means something.
Right now the main thing is a Chill SMP with vanilla plus tweaks so it still feels like normal survival but more balanced. Netherite armor is disabled and The End is also disabled for now.
The server wants players to help decide the rules and the direction. People can vote on plugins and vanilla plus features and even what the server style should be like. PvP rules and future updates are also decided with the community.
There are plans for questing and job systems later to keep things interesting. They also run events to keep the server active. It is whitelist based and self hosted on a dedicated machine. The goal is no drama no griefing and no admin abuse just building exploring and chilling together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTurnabout SMP 18+ Semi Vanilla Community
Turnabout is a semi vanilla survival server that is for players who are 18 or older. It is whitelisted and runs on Java. The server is in its second season and the world is pretty new so players can still explore and build a lot together.
The staff and players really care about community. There are friendly people from different parts of the world so there is usually someone online to talk to or play with. The server is also very focused on being LGBTQ plus friendly and has zero tolerance for hate so people can feel safe being themselves.
Turnabout runs different events to help everyone get to know each other. Some events they have done are hide and seek, building competitions and roleplay style stuff. It is made to help new players feel like they belong.
There are a few quality of life addons like one player sleep, mob and player heads and voice chat. These keep the game close to vanilla but still make multiplayer smoother and a bit more interesting. The server stays up all the time so you can log in whenever you want.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKing SMP Hermitcraft Style Bedrock Realm
King SMP is a Bedrock survival server that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. It is focused on pure survival and everyone works together on cool community projects.
The people here seem very friendly and respectful. The community feels chill and welcoming and new players can actually fit in. There are active members and staff so the server does not feel empty.
You can do building or redstone or just grind and hang out. Everyone gets a voice and it feels like creativity really matters here.
The server uses Discord with some Minecraft integration so stuff feels organized. If you want a calm survival world with a good group of people this server looks like a nice place to start while it is still growing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPInfinityCraft Hero-Verse Modded SMP
InfinityCraft Hero Verse is a modded survival smp where everyone gets to mess around with superhero style powers. There is this giant machine in the world called the Lifeline and it basically keeps everyone alive.
When you die the Lifeline tracks your soul and sends you back to your last spawn point. But if players let the Lifeline get destroyed or shut down the whole server switches to hardcore mode and then you do not get a second chance.
The server uses Fsang18s heropack plus some other hero and magic type mods so you can get cool suits and powers and build your own playstyle. Roleplay is encouraged but not forced so you can just chill survive and use your powers or you can act like a full on hero if you want.
The community feels pretty chill and problems get deescalated instead of turned into drama. It is Java only on version 1.20.1 and they do not allow cracked or bedrock at all.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP