VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP that just opened and it feels really fresh. The world is custom and still mostly untouched so there is a lot of room to explore and build your own area.
The server has a bunch of plugins that make normal survival more fun. There is a fishing plugin with custom fish and different rarities and there are fishing tournaments so you can compete against other players. There is also a lands plugin so you can claim land and keep your builds and loot safe.
You can make money by using jobs and selling things in the auction house so there is an economy where you can earn and spend. There are also crates that are pretty easy to get so you can get some extra boosts while you play.
The community is growing and the server is trying to be a place where everyone feels welcome. It runs on version 1.21 and it is built around people working together building up the world and just enjoying Minecraft survival.
For the launch they are giving free items from a calendar command until the end of January so you can get a little head start when you join.
VitaNova SMP – Fresh Semi Vanilla 1.21
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCampbell SMP Hard Semi‑Vanilla 1.21
Campbell SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that has been running for almost a year and is now in season two. The first season lasted about six months and that is where most of the core members came from. The current season started in late December and there are around 30 players active.
The server runs on hard difficulty and uses version 1.21.11. There are upgraded structures like better trial chambers desert and jungle temples woodland mansions ancient cities and ocean monuments. The nether and end have new biomes and both the wither and ender dragon are harder so boss fights feel more intense.
There is a progression based skills system so you have to level up your skills to use stronger armor tools and weapons. This makes the server feel more grindy so you do not get overpowered too fast. The skills are not meant to be annoying because there are ways to AFK level them and build farms to speed things up.
The server also has things like Bluemap FishingExpansion armored elytra and special advancements for blazes. There are regular events with prizes that are actually worth trying for. The community feels like a stable group that has been playing together for a while and they are about to fight the dragon so it is still a pretty fresh world for new players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSoloraMC Fresh Survival SMP
SoloraMC is a fresh survival server that is getting ready to release and it already looks pretty cool.
The server is all about survival and just playing the game with other people. There are jobs you can take and quests you can follow and there are even story quests so it does not feel boring or empty.
You can claim land so your stuff is safe. There are skills that work kind of like mcmmo so the more you play the stronger your character gets and that makes grinding feel worth it.
If you like events this server has them to keep you playing every day. You can run around as a nomad or just chill with a few friends or actually build a clan. You can even start a war with another team if you want to lead a group and cause some chaos.
The server works on version 1.21.10 to 1.21.11 so it is running the new stuff and feels up to date.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIntrudersMC Beta PvE Dungeon Grind
IntrudersMC is a Minecraft server all about PvE dungeons and mining and feeling your gear get stronger over time. It is made for players who like grinding and taking on harder and harder challenges instead of getting everything right away.
You run dungeons that get more dangerous as you progress. There are mobs and bosses that drop rare materials so every run feels like it might give you something useful. Mining is super important too because you need what you mine to craft and upgrade your gear.
The whole idea is that progression is earned. You go through dungeons again and again you keep improving your armor and weapons then you push deeper into tougher content. It is survival style with a big focus on PvE combat instead of player versus player.
The server is opening for beta on Java Edition so they are looking for people who want to test things give feedback and be there from the beginning.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrafted Survival Semi Vanilla SMP
This is a semi vanilla survival server that is all about chill gameplay and a friendly community. It focuses on normal survival with no griefing and it does not use keep inventory so dying is still a big deal.
The server has land claiming with golden shovels so you can protect your base and builds. There is a diamond based economy so diamonds are used for trading and shopping. Players can make their own shops and there is a shops menu that makes it really easy to browse and buy stuff.
There is crossplay between Java and Bedrock so people on different platforms can join together. The server also has a live world map you can look at in your browser. There are separate resource worlds so the main survival world stays clean and nice to build in.
You can earn ranks and vote rewards just by playing and supporting the server. The community runs weekly events and is described as super friendly. Overall it feels like a good place to build explore and hang out with other players who like true survival.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTaerel Network Dark Fantasy Modded SMP
I found this server called Taerel Network and it feels like a dark fantasy world in Minecraft. The whole place is themed like a strange new frontier with portals stone caverns and weird landscapes that look alien and a little creepy.
The server is modded and runs on Fabric with a custom modpack. It uses biome mods like BetterEnd BetterNether and Regions Unexplored so the world looks really different from normal Minecraft. You see dark forests strange colors and places that feel dangerous but also super cool to explore.
It is a survival server and the map is permanent. There are no resets so everything you build and explore is meant to last which makes it feel more like a real world. The owner called The Elusive Astropath is active friendly and likes to help people.
The server is whitelisted so you have to contact the owner to join. Because of that the community is small and more controlled and it feels like they really want explorers who care about the world and the lore.
If you want a modded survival experience in a dark fantasy setting and you like exploring new biomes and strange places this server is all about that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC Relaxed Survival Community
This server is called Orianamc and it is made for people who really like survival. It adds only a few plugins so the game still feels like normal Minecraft. The idea is to make survival more fun and last longer but not feel stuffed with random stuff.
Orianamc cares a lot about the community. The owners want nice players and no rude people. They do not want lag and they do not do sudden resets so you can build and know your world will stay for a long time.
There is land claim so you can keep your base safe and not worry about people breaking your stuff. The economy is driven by players so money is made by players and spent by players. You mostly use money to trade with other players and for in game ranks.
There is an auction house where you can sell rare items and other things. The server also has custom items like more tools and armor to give you extra stuff to work toward while still feeling like normal survival.
Overall it feels like a chill survival server that wants good people and a world that does not reset all the time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCreate Chaos Weekly Minigame Events
Create Chaos is a modded Java Forge 1.20.1 server that runs new events and game modes every week so it always feels fresh. It uses Automodpack so players can hop in with the right setup.
Every week there is a different minigame style so you never get stuck doing the same thing. Some weeks it can be Capture the Flag with two teams fighting over two flags. Other times it is Hide and Snipe where you try to survive as long as you can before someone takes you down.
There are survival style modes like Apocalypse where you just try to live for as long as possible. There is also Hunt where you track down bosses and extract with boss tokens to upgrade your weapons and gear while other players are trying to do the same thing.
One of the coolest modes uses the Create mod. You build your own tank and send it into a free for all battle against everyone else. There is also a Hunted mode with two teams where one side hides and the other side hunts.
The server is in US East and is English only. It is focused on events and rotating game modes so players always have new challenges to try each week.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGALLANT Semi-Vanilla 25+ Chill Survival
Gallant is a semi vanilla server that is run by a group of friends who have been playing Minecraft together for over ten years. They opened the server again because they want to meet new long term friends and keep the same chill vibe.
The server is for players who are 25 or older. Most people are in their late twenties or thirties so the community feels more mature and relaxed. They care about trust and want players to feel like their time on the server is safe.
There are some simple quality of life features. You can protect your chests with signs. You can vein mine ores by sneaking. Creepers do not damage blocks and phantoms do not spawn. Minecarts go faster when a player rides them. You can toggle auto tool swap and auto refill of your hand when building.
The staff log all actions so grief can be rolled back. Inventories have backups if something bad happens outside normal death so players do not lose everything unfairly.
Rules are pretty simple. No griefing or stealing. No hacking. General quality of life mods are allowed. Everyone should treat each other with kindness. PvP only happens if everyone involved agrees first.
They also might host other games like Abiotic Factor and Vintage Story for the same group of people so it feels like a small steady community across games.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHelianthus SMP Season 2 Three Houses
Helianthus SMP Season 2 is a survival world that is built to last a long time and not just be a quick phase. Progress is slower on purpose and the server is more punishing so you really need to play together with other people.
Everyone joins one of three Houses. Adamant is the industrial and mining style House. Demeter is the nature and farming House that feels kind of communistic. Theurgy is the magic style House with greedy warlocks and explorers. These Houses are led by players and they shape how the server works.
The world has three difficulty stages. At the start it is Normal and surviving is hard but possible if you stay with your House. When the first player enters the Nether the world changes to Hard and creatures get tougher. When someone reaches the End it goes to Extreme and late game becomes super wild but by then players are already strong.
There is a custom role play system with Houses and even monopolies. Your choices can change the structure of the server and the power of your House. There are relics trade wars and territory struggles. Resources in the world are limited so you have to decide if you want to dominate negotiate or trade with others instead of just grinding alone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP