I found this server called Anarchy Network and it is a semi anarchy survival world that tries to feel really close to vanilla. It launched in October 2024 and it runs all the time.
You can join with Java versions from 1.7.2 up to 1.21.10 and they say 1.21.10 is best so stuff does not bug out. The world border is huge and goes out to two million blocks so there is a ton of space to run and hide.
The playstyle is very loose. There are no map resets and no teleport commands so if you go far you really travel. There is no pay to win at all and griefing and PvP are fully allowed so you have to be careful who you trust. The only non vanilla thing you can use is a spawn command so people far away do not feel trapped.
They also allow using the nether roof and they removed phantoms so nights are a little less annoying and only half the people in the server have to sleep to skip the night.
Even though it is semi anarchy there are still some rules. You cannot use exploits or dupes. You cannot build lag machines or spam chat. Harassment and racial slurs are not allowed either.
Overall it feels like a pure survival server with almost no limits where the world never resets and your actions actually stay forever.
Anarchy Network Semi-Anarchy Vanilla Chaos

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Vanilla Whitelist SMP

This is a vanilla server that feels like a small chill world with people who just want to play and hang out. There are around twenty members and most days you will see a few players on and later in the day it can reach like six to eight online.
The world has a 10k border right now so everyone is kind of close but not cramped. Netherite is not allowed for now and no one is allowed to go to the End for now too so the world feels more early game and slower paced.
Spawn has a little village and griefing there is not allowed. Random griefing for fun is not allowed either but if there is a real conflict then some griefing is allowed to a point. PvP is turned on and some people like to fight but a lot of players just build and chill.
There is a whitelist so only legit accounts can join. The full rules and the way to apply are written out in their discord. If you do not want to be part of PvP you can tell the owner and they will tell the PvP players to leave you alone so you can play more peaceful.
Voice chat is used too so players can talk while they build and explore and the whole thing feels like a little friend group server.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEverbloom SMP Semi-Vanilla Survival Worlds

Everbloom SMP is a survival server with two different worlds so you can pick how you want to play.
There is the Standard SMP for players who like classic survival with more risk. Farming is fully supported and redstone builds work great. Nether roof access is allowed. PvP and raiding are turned on so you have to be careful with your base and your loot. The world border is set to 75k so everyone still feels somewhat connected. The server runs smooth and feels stable when you play.
There is also the Casual SMP for people who just want to chill and build. This world is made for builders and explorers and anyone who likes peaceful survival. PvP is off and there is no griefing and no raiding at all. You can relax build farm and create stuff with other friendly players. The world has custom terrain and structures but it still keeps a vanilla style feeling.
The community feels relaxed and wholesome and the focus is on creativity cooperation and just having fun together. Both Java and Bedrock players can join so more friends can play on the same server.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCaveMC Season 2 Underground Semi-Anarchy

CaveMC Season 2 is a semi anarchy survival server where the whole overworld is underground. There is no surface at all. Everything is inside a massive cave world with custom generation made by real Minecraft developers.
The gameplay feels really hard and kind of brutal. You have to be smart with resources and where you travel. The server is enhanced vanilla so it still feels like Minecraft but the world is totally different.
There is a new Wasteland Dimension that opens on November 8. It is not just a normal biome. It has exclusive powerful gear that changes how combat and survival work. There are huge mega structures that hide secrets and loot.
The Wasteland also has its own currency and a new economy so players can trade in a different way. There is a new spawn area to match this dimension and the map is custom generated with special features.
If you want a tough underground world with semi anarchy and a big new dimension to explore this server is made for that.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPUnited Lands Earth Towny SMP

United Lands is a Towny Earth SMP that feels like a big world map where players build towns and nations and fight over land. The map is scaled so you can claim big areas and shape your own empire with your friends.
When I joined I noticed the server has lots of custom features. There are custom items and custom gear and even different foods like avocados and mac and cheese. You can pick from 7 different jobs and they each have skill trees so you can level up and get stronger in your own way.
The economy is fully player run. There are no admin shops at all. Players use warps and make their own shops and you have to hunt around for the best prices or try to become the one everyone buys from.
There is pvp and also roleplay so you can either be a builder who makes cool towns or a fighter who joins wars or both. You can join an already made town or nation or start your own and try to become powerful.
The server is not pay to win. The store is only cosmetic so people who spend money do not get gameplay advantages. It feels fair because everyone plays on the same level.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIperios SMP Nations McMMO War

Iperios is a survival SMP where players build nations and fight for power. You can create your own nation with your own government laws and ranks or just join a nation that already exists.
The server is focused on geopolitics and wars. There are special resource camps in the world that nations can fight for and conquer. These camps give important geopolitical resources that you use to expand your territory and grow stronger.
Iperios also has McMMO so you can level up skills and get stronger in battles. There are custom enchantments that change how gear works and make fights more interesting. There is a dynmap so you can look at the world from a website. GriefPrevention protects builds and SilkSpawner lets you move spawners.
New players first join the discord and ask for a whitelist. After you get in a staff member gives you a beginner kit and helps you start. The community feels guided and there is active support and a list of resources and buildings you can create on the discord.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinecraftOffline 1.21 Lifesteal Survival

This is a lifesteal server called MinecraftOffline and it runs on version 1.21.11. The world is permanent so your builds and progress are not getting wiped all the time.
The server uses a custom plugin suite so it is not just plain vanilla and the lifesteal system makes PvP way more intense. The host is in Finland so it is really good for players in Europe because the ping stays low.
The hardware is pretty strong with an Intel XEON E 2276G processor two 960GB NVMe SSDs 64GB of DDR4 ECC RAM and a 1 Gbit network so the server should run smooth even with a lot of players.
There is also a community on Discord where players can hang out and talk about the server and plan stuff together.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNode SMP Vanilla Teams And Wars

This server is a simple vanilla SMP where everyone can make teams and alliances and also have enemies. People try to build huge hidden bases and stashes so other players do not find their stuff.
The world has a big overworld and also nether and end so there is a lot of space to explore. Players can make small minigames and also work together on a big spawn area with tons of builds.
Spawn is supposed to be a safe place with no pvp and no griefing if everyone agrees. Some players can get stacked gear and help protect spawn. If someone decides to grief the idea is that the whole server can team up and fight them.
The rules are pretty simple. No hacking like xray or esp or any cheats. Swearing is allowed but you have to stay respectful and you cannot use slurs or attack other players with it. No item duping is allowed except for stuff like carpets tripwire hooks or tnt.
Overall it feels like a survival world where people choose if they want to cooperate or fight and where the community tries to keep spawn nice while the rest of the world can be wild.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPModded Nations And Crime Sandbox

This is a modded Minecraft server that tries to feel kind of realistic with politics and industry and social stuff between players and nations.
Players can create nations groups citizens and even criminals and then deal with things like worldwide trade routes and player made value. There are real international style relations as groups trade make deals or go to war.
The server uses mods for interior decorating advanced industry security systems weapons vehicles and even drugs. Most modern ideas can be built in game so people can try complex modern setups.
Rules are pretty relaxed. Griefing is allowed if it has some purpose but griefing just to destroy for no reason is not allowed and staff decide what counts. You do not have to be nice so you can hunt other groups and fight as much as you want.
Groups do not need to be realistic. You can make a serious nation or just some weird group that farms one item all day. Right now there are players trying to make the most advanced nation they can and others planning to be nomadic drug traffickers.
The whole point is to give players tools and freedom so they can build their own ideas and find other people who like the same style of play.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIperios Nations SMP McMMO Wars

Iperios is a survival server where players build nations and fight for power. It feels a bit like a mix of war and politics because you do not just live alone. You create a nation or join one and then you can make your own government and your own laws and ranks.
The server is all about geopolitics. There are resource camps that your nation can conquer. When you control them you start getting special geopolitical resources. These help your nation grow and expand into new territories. There are many different resources and buildings you can work toward and there is a full list and active support on their discord.
McMMO is a big part of the combat so the more you play the stronger your skills get. You can also use custom enchants to get better gear for wars. Other plugins like Dynmap and GriefPrevention help with exploring and protecting your stuff. There is also SilkSpawner and standard survival tools like Essentials.
To get in you first join their discord and ask for whitelist. After that you get the server info and a staff member guides you when you join. New players get a beginner kit so you are not totally lost. Then you are free to build your nation or help someone else rule the world.
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