EchelonMC is a custom survival SMP that is built for people who want to play long term and work together. It is not about griefing or constant fighting. It is more about building cool stuff and making a strong community over time.
The server runs on Minecraft Java and has fully custom coded systems instead of random plugin packs. The owner keeps updating it a lot and listens to player feedback. It is not pay to win. Progress comes from playing and working with others.
There is a special currency you earn just by playing and you can spend it on progression and quality of life things. Land claiming is advanced with visual borders and controls for stuff like mobs TNT fire spread raids and other griefing things.
You can publish your builds as public chunks so other players can visit them and you can get rewards from visitors and climb build rankings. There is a team system so you can create teams invite friends share utilities and show team nametags.
When you die you get graves that hold your items for a while and you can use back after teleports to help recover. The server also has voting with in game rewards Discord link chat bridge a spawn hub with custom NPCs and utilities and anti x ray protections.
EchelonMC feels like a serious building SMP that wants a steady community of players who like collaboration and slow but real progression instead of constant resets.
EchelonMC Custom Survival SMP
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC Enhanced Survival Kingdoms
OrianaMC is a survival server that feels like survival but upgraded. It is made for people who want to stay a long time and slowly build up something big.
You can build your own town and even your own kingdom. The whole server feels pretty chill and friendly so it is easy to relax and just play. It is not rushed and it rewards players who stick around.
There are jobs and skills you can pick instead of using admin shops. You earn money by doing tasks like mining or farming and using your skill. So the more you play the more you get paid.
Monsters can drop special fragments and cores. You can trade those for something called a Rubedite. Rubedites let you get custom items that have their own textures and stronger enchantments than normal vanilla stuff.
There are more than ten in game ranks you can unlock just by playing. Each rank costs more and is harder to get so it really rewards long term dedication with better perks.
The server also has gemstones auctions and events and probably more small things to find while you play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGildedAbyss Modded Community SMP
GildedAbyss is a fresh modded SMP that is all about community and how everyone interacts with the world. The server is brand new and Season 1 will start after more people join so the opening depends on how many players show up. There will be events and new stuff added before it fully opens.
The world has tons of custom biomes because it uses Biomes o Plenty and Terralith so exploring actually feels different and more fun. There are special items you can get only through certain ways so you kind of have to figure things out. There are also extra ores that give more tools and weapons so progression feels like it keeps going instead of stopping early.
One of the coolest things is Ancestral Archetypes where you pick a sub race in game and use its strengths to your advantage. The server also uses the Create mod so you can build all kinds of machines as long as they are reasonable and not insane lag monsters.
The owner really wants suggestions and plans to run a lot of events once the server begins so players can have more to do together. Whitelisting is done with a ticket system where you talk with the owner or a moderator and if they think you fit the server you get added.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLegionCraft OneBlock Boss Survival
LegionCraft is a OneBlock survival server where you start on a tiny island and try to build it into something huge. Every block matters a lot and you keep grinding the OneBlock to unlock more stuff for your island.
The main thing here is fighting bosses. These bosses are actually challenging and when you beat them they drop keys that you can use for rare loot. The loot comes from crates and has epic gear and other rewards so the fights feel worth it.
The server also has chunk hoppers so you can automate parts of your island. That makes it easier to keep growing your island while you focus on grinding the block or fighting more bosses. There are custom OneBlock islands too so it does not feel like a basic world.
The server says it is not pay to win so it is more about how much you play and how well you fight and grind. If you like building your own little world and taking on tough bosses this server is made for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEchelonMC Custom SMP Survival
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.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGildedAbyss Modded Community SMP Events
GildedAbyss is a new modded SMP that is all about the community and how everyone interacts with the world. The server is still very fresh and they are planning Season 1 based on how many people join. There will be events and new stuff added even before the official opening so it feels like the server is growing with the players.
The world has tons of new places to explore with mods like Biomes o Plenty and Terralith. It feels way more adventurous than normal Minecraft. There are also special items you can get through certain methods so you always have something to work toward.
One of the coolest things is Ancestral Archetypes where you choose a sub race in game and use it to your advantage. Progression is also changed with immersive ores that add more ores and new tools and weapons so mining and upgrading feels more fun.
The server uses the Create mod so people can build all kinds of machines as long as they are reasonable. The owner wants lots of suggestions from players and plans to host many events once the server really starts so there should be a lot of group activities.
To join you have to use a ticket system to get whitelisted. You talk with the owner or a moderator and if they think you fit the community they add you. It feels like they want a good friendly group instead of random chaos.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRigoloSMP Mini Season Vanilla Whitelist
RigoloSMP is a vanilla survival server that has been around for years and it feels like a chill place to play.
Right now they are running a mini season with a smaller world border that gets bigger every Friday. It is meant to rebuild the community after the server was offline for a bit. They plan to do a full season later with a bigger border again.
The server is vanilla style but with a few plugins that do not change gameplay. There is simple voice chat for people who like to talk. There are custom music discs and goat horns and also an online map so you can see the world. They use a plugin to check what happened to blocks and they have a trading card plugin this season instead of mob heads.
Donator perks are free during this mini season which is pretty cool. The End is planned to open on January 15th so everyone can get ready for that. The owner is trying hard to bring back the old energy and wants new players and old players to join.
There is even free iron in the community house for new players so starting out is easier. It feels like a server for people who want a simple survival world and a friendly group to play with.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAlkalineCraft Beta OG Prison
This is a Bedrock only prison server that is in beta and it is built around long term progression. It has mines from A to Z and there are also private mines you can unlock when you get to higher prestige levels so it feels like you always have something new to grind.
There are unlimited plots you can buy and you can turn them into shops. You can sell items even while you are offline so your plot kind of works like a little store that keeps making money when you log out.
The server has over 100 custom enchants and they are made to be balanced so it does not feel pay to win. There are also more than 70 kits that are actually useful for progression so kits are not just for show.
The whole core of the server is custom coded and they only used WorldEdit from open source stuff. Season 1 is planned to launch on January 22 and right now beta players get early access plus testing perks and some real life rewards that will be announced inside the server discord.
If you like old school prison with a deep economy and lots of ways to play and you want a dev who keeps working on the server this one is worth trying out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTryToChill Network Skyblock RPG And PvP
I found this Minecraft server called TryToChill Network and it looks pretty fun. It is a Java server and it works from version 1.7.2 all the way up to 1.21.11 so most players can join without changing much.
The server has a SkyBlock RPG mode where you can grind and progress over time. It also has a WorldSMP mode that uses Lifesteal so the fights feel more intense when you lose or win hearts.
If you like PvP there are modern PvP minigames like FFA where you can just jump in and fight. There are also classic 1.7 and 1.8 style PvP modes like Practice and Rush or MLGRush so older PvP players can feel at home.
Overall the server seems made for people who like to chill but still want real PvP and some grinding. It is focused on a mix of SkyBlock RPG Lifesteal and different PvP games so you can swap modes when you get bored.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLegionCraft OneBlock Boss Survival
LegionCraft is a OneBlock survival server where you start on a tiny island and slowly build it up. Every block you break matters and you grind your way to a bigger and stronger island.
The server has bosses that are actually challenging. When you beat them they can drop keys that you use to open crates. The crates give epic gear and other rewards so fighting bosses is a big part of the game.
There are chunk hoppers that help you automate your island so it feels really satisfying when your farms and grinders start working on their own. You just keep expanding your OneBlock island and try to make it the best.
The server says it is not pay to win so the focus is on playing the game and earning stuff instead of buying it. If you want to build grind fight bosses and loot crates this server is all about that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP