The Pen is a classic prison server that feels like the older grindy style where you start with basic tools and leather armor and you work your way up. It is not one of those easy instant rich servers so you actually have to mine and smelt your ores and then take the risk of walking through PvP areas to sell at the Commissary.
The server leans into roleplay with Guards who help new players and also enforce contraband. Swords and potions are illegal and if a Guard catches you holding them they will fight you. If you act up you can even get sent to solitary confinement.
Ranking up goes from A through H then Parolee then Citizen. Once you hit the top you can prestige for special rewards. There are quests for extra cash or special items plus custom fishing and parkour challenges around the prison.
Making money is not just mining either. You can rent a cell or a plot to store stuff build and make your own shop. You can also grow special custom plants that are illegal in the prison for profit but you have to hide it from the Guards. If you have beef with someone you can put bounties on players and go claim ones you see on the board.
Classic Non OP Prison Roleplay Grind
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAlkaline Prisons Long-Term Grind Server
Alkaline Prisons is a custom prison server that is built for people who like to play for a long time and not just one weekend.
It has a full prestige and rebirth system so ranks keep feeling important instead of useless. As you move through the server you unlock a lot of different kits in a natural way which feels really rewarding.
There are many custom enchantments that are made for both mining and pvp so it tries to stay balanced. You also get stuff like gangs classes vault storage crates and other quality of life features that make grinding feel smoother.
The server is in active development and the owner keeps doing balance changes and improvements. They listen to feedback and use it to update the server. If you like prison servers with real depth and structure and you want something you can grind for months this server is made for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP