I found a new Minecraft Java SMP that is focused on long term players who actually stick around. It is semi vanilla survival on hard and it is running on Java 1.21.11.
Achievements are enabled and they also have 1 player sleep so nights do not drag forever. The server has been running for about a month.
It is adults only ages 18 plus and the rules are simple. No griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree.
PlayCraft is a new Java SMP that is looking for active long term players who are 18 plus.
It is semi vanilla survival on hard mode and it runs on Java 1.21.11. Achievements are on and one player sleep is enabled.
The rules are simple. No griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree.
GOOMB SMP is a vanilla survival server running in an amplified world and it is in Season 2 right now. The world got reset about three months ago and a lot of people have already joined and started bases.
At first the world border made everyone build close together but it has expanded since then so there is more room for big plans. The End is open and players even kicked off an egg hunt event so people can meet up and interact.
The community seems really active with people talking about shops and trades and sharing terrain screenshots. Voice chats are often full of players hanging out and planning builds.
The rules are pretty clear and focused on being respectful. No hate speech or NSFW stuff and no griefing stealing or unconsented PvP. You have to apply first and then get whitelisted.
Rooted Realm is a new Java server with a long term world that does not wipe. It is semi vanilla and made for an adult community where the goal is to keep things chill and fair.
They run it with whitelist and rules against grief and theft. Travel is different too since there is no random teleport. Instead there are custom portals that take you to set spots around the world and back to spawn.
The server has a player run diamond currency and a shopping district called the market. Events happen consistently and they also do holiday celebrations. An Easter island area is planned to open at the start of April with special rewards and stuff to do.
I found a simple survival server that tries to keep Minecraft feeling classic and vanilla. It is community driven and the focus is on building and playing together.
It supports Java and Bedrock so more people can join. There is a community made spawn with regular events plus a nice Nether hub and an End island area.
The economy is player based with a shopping district. It has a few helpful commands like sethome and tpa and an optional itemflip game if you want to gamble.
The rules are pretty clear. No pay to win and no game breaking plugins. It is not really PvP focused but some PvP and raiding is allowed in moderation. Griefing is not allowed.
SnowFall is a small and growing 16+ Minecraft SMP that feels cozy and friendly. It is semi vanilla so it stays close to normal survival but adds some fun changes.
It supports both Java and Bedrock players. You have to fill out a short application to get full access and then you get the server info if you are accepted.
The community is active and welcoming and it is meant for making friends while you play. The rules are strict about no griefing no stealing no hacking no exploits and no discrimination.
Gameplay has vanilla friendly features like more common mob head drops poseable armor stands and a huge set of extra advancements with late game challenges. There are also regular events including a themed building event right now plus more challenges planned and a roleplay and lore zone that just released.
This is a newer Minecraft Java SMP that is aiming for active long term players who are 18 and up. It is semi vanilla survival on hard and it is running on Java 1.21.11.
Achievements are on so progress feels real. It also has one player sleep so nights do not drag on.
The rules are basic and keep things fair. No griefing no stealing and no cheating. PvP is only allowed if both players agree so it stays chill.
Frostbound SMP is a semi vanilla survival server where you can play how you want. People can build peaceful towns and big bases or just hang out and do their own thing.
PvP and wars are optional so you can fight when you feel like it. If you want to stay chill you can do that too.
The server says no griefing so your builds are meant to be safe. It also says it is not pay to win and it tries to keep gameplay balanced for solo players and groups.
It is on version 1.21.11 and it says you can join from 1.16 to 1.21.11. The IP is not out yet and it is releasing soon.
Crystal SMP is a simple Minecraft server for people who just want to play the game and hang out. It is not an anarchy server and it is trying to keep things fair and calm.
The world was made for a friend group but it got left behind. Now the server is looking for long term players to keep the world alive. The goal is to stay active and if it can average around 15 players per week the world will not reset.
It is whitelist only so you have to apply first. Cheating and exploits are not allowed and neither is any kind of abuse. PVP is only okay if both players agree. The moderation is very strict.
The vibe is about shared farms and community projects and trust and compassion so it feels like a real group world.
HermitLike Season Two is a survival multiplayer server inspired by HermitCraft. It is a group that likes to build cool stuff chill out collaborate and just have fun together.
The server is on version 1.21.11 and it supports crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can all join the same world. That includes PC and consoles like Switch too.
It stays mainly vanilla with only a few quality of life and moderation plugins. There are no teleports no warps and no big town plugins or land claiming. It also keeps things simple with no pay to win no voting and no crates.
The community is friendly and peaceful with rules like no PVP no stealing and no griefing. Staff are active and the server runs on trust. There is also an online live map so you can see what people are building.
A starting village has been built at spawn and new players can join in. After the starting period ends there will be a communal shopping district and the server also does events.