I found this server that feels like the old prison days. It is not an OP prison so you do not start out super strong. You begin with basic tools and leather armor and you actually have to grind to get better gear.
You rank up by mining and doing the classic prison grind. The ranks go from A all the way up to Citizen and you can prestige for special rewards when you hit the top rank. You have to smelt your ores and then walk through pvp zones to sell them in the commissary so it feels risky and intense.
There are guards that protect new players and also enforce contraband rules. Swords and potions are illegal so if a guard sees you with them they will fight you. You can even get sent to solitary confinement by a guard if you have bad conduct.
There are some cool extra ways to make money like custom fishing and growing special illegal plants in your cell. You can rent a prison cell or a plot to store items build stuff grow illegal crops or make your own shop. There are quests for extra cash or special items and a bounty system if you want to put a price on someone and hunt players.
The server also has an auction house and parkour challenges around the prison. It is very focused on grinding pvp and that classic community prison feel where you actually have to work to reach parole and finally become a citizen.
The Pen – Classic Non OP Prison Grind
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The Pen is a classic old school prison server that feels like 2014 again. It is not OP and you actually have to grind for everything. You start with basic tools and leather armor and you work your way up through the ranks.
The whole prison is built around risk and reward. You have to mine your own ores then smelt them and walk through PvP zones to sell them in the commissary. There is no instant sell so you really feel the danger when you carry your stuff.
There are ranks like A all the way up to Parolee and Citizen. After you reach the top you can prestige for special rewards. You can also get a prison cell or a plot where you store items build things grow illegal crops and even make your own shop.
Guards play a big role here. Swords and potions are illegal so if a guard sees you with contraband they can fight you and even send you to solitary confinement for bad conduct. There are also quests you can do for money or special items plus custom fishing and parkour challenges around the prison.
The server has a bounty system and an auction house. You can put bounties on enemies and hunt other players or sell items to everyone. The vibe is grindy and tough but it really focuses on that old prison community feeling where survival and PvP actually matter.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP