EchelonMC is a custom survival SMP that feels different from most servers I see. The owners use their own code and not a copy paste plugin pack so everything fits together really well.
The server is survival but it has extra systems that are made to help long term play. As you walk around you can make paths and get speed when you use them. There is a currency you earn just by playing and you spend it on progression and useful stuff.
Land claiming is a big focus. Claims have visual borders and per chunk settings and a bunch of anti grief tools. You can control mobs TNT fire spread raids and even fluids so builds stay safe.
There are public chunks where you can publish your builds for other players to visit. You can earn from visitors and try to climb the rankings. You can also make teams invite your friends and use team utilities while showing off team nametags.
When you die a grave appears with your items for a limited time. You also get access to back so you can return after teleports and not lose everything.
The server has voting with rewards a spawn hub with custom NPCs and utilities and Discord chat linking plus anti x ray protections. The staff update it often and they listen to player feedback.
It runs on version 1.21.11 as recommended and older versions are also supported. The server is non pay to win and built to evolve with the community.
EchelonMC Custom SMP Survival
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HollowSMP is a Survival plus server that feels like a chill long term world. It runs on Java 1.21.10 and it also lets Bedrock players join so more friends can play together.
The gameplay is mostly normal survival with some quality of life stuff added. The spawn area is protected and it can heal and feed you so new players are safe when they join. There is anti grief and anti cheat and good moderation tools so people can build without worrying about getting messed with.
The server has built in proximity voice chat so you can actually talk to people who are near you in game. It makes exploring and building with others feel way more like a real hangout.
The End is open now and the end cities are still fresh and not all looted so there is a lot to explore for new players.
PvP is not the main focus but there is a special dragon egg system. If you hold the dragon egg it turns PvP on for you and gives you buffs and everyone can see you. If you die the egg moves to whoever killed you. This makes natural PvP moments for people who want it but you can mostly avoid it if you just want a calm SMP.
Overall it is a chill active community that likes building exploring and sometimes fighting on their own terms.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP