I found a modded Minecraft SMP called Gilded Abyss and Season 2 started 2 days ago. The whole vibe is medieval and it is set up so new people will slowly get sorted into one of two groups. Each group gets daily tasks as the server goes on.
The world has lots to explore since it uses Biomes O Plenty and Terralith. You can also pick an Origin in game so you have a race and you can use its abilities.
There are special items you can get in certain ways and there are custom bosses for harder fights. The Create mod is on too so players can build machines and do automation as long as it is reasonable.
The End stays closed for the first week. After that it opens and there is an event. They also want lots of suggestions and they say there will be many events.
It is a whitelist server and you join by using a ticket system to talk with the owner or a moderator. If they think you fit then you get added.
Gilded Abyss Season 2 Modded SMP
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TSS Network is a crossplay Minecraft server where Java Bedrock and even console players can all play together. They even have a tutorial for console joining so it feels way less confusing.
The main thing is Survival SMP and it comes in different vibes. There is a more peaceful SMP if you just want to build and chill and there is also a fighting SMP if you want more action. They also run a Lifesteal SMP for people who like higher stakes.
It has useful plugins like tpa sethome claim and more so you can move around easier and protect your stuff. You can make clans and teams too so you can build up with friends and go against other groups.
There is in game voice chat and the owner is active with updates events and taking suggestions. The server also has extra modes like KitPvP Hunger Games Bed wars and arcade minigames plus classic Hypixel style games like spleef. They push a no drama vibe and say it is a safe low toxicity place to hang out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP