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🌵 SonoraBuild 🌵 – Test Server with Plots and Survival! (1.20.4)

LGBTQ, PvE, Sonorabuild, Survival, Wilderness

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Players:	93/100	Votes:	9281
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	1	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10
Cursed Villages Purged:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Holy Grails Found:	1	Emeralds Found:	4718
Demon Skulls Collected:	37	Pirate Ships Captured:	3
Underground Cities Explored:	4	Celestial Beings Befriended:	5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Epic Mounts Acquired:	5
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Cursed Statues Activated:	4

SonoraBuild is a Survival MCMMO server with 100% custom terrain based on the American Southwest, with some other North American terrain to match! Come and discover a world full of surprises you won’t find in normal Minecraft. Keep in mind we’re still heavily under construction and features are being added pretty much every day!!!

🌵 SonoraBuild 🌵 - Test Server with Plots and Survival! (1.20.4) Minecraft Server Grief Prevention! SonoraBuild uses Residences to let players create their own settlements and towns.No Nether! Unlike most servers, our world doesn’t have a Nether. Instead, you can mine for hellish resources at /warp volcanoes.Vote Crates! /Vote and get crate keys. You can open the crates at /warp crates .

🌵 SonoraBuild 🌵 - Test Server with Plots and Survival! (1.20.4) Minecraft Server Walk out of the spawn house (or use /rtp to teleport a short distance away) to begin your journey. You start as a Newcomer, and cannot create your own residence claim. Even as a Newcomer, you can still build (or rent land from other players) and explore freely! After 1 hour and gaining some MCMMO skills and 1 km of travel, you have the ability to /rankup to Rookie. At this point, you can make claims using the stick item and the /res create (home name) command. Higher ranks will gain the ability to claim large amounts of land and create sprawling towns.

🌵 SonoraBuild 🌵 - Test Server with Plots and Survival! (1.20.4) Minecraft Server Griefing and raiding is not allowed. Those who do so will be banned on sight.Do not PVP unwilling players. This is very unfriendly behavior and also very bannable.We are a safe space! Please be civil and tolerant towards others and refrain from using sexist, racist, or homophobic language.

mc.sonorabuild.net

LifestealFactions

Factions, LifestealFactions

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Players:	107/700	Votes:	1400
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	10	Secret Passages Found:	5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	1	Spectral Entities Defeated:	5
Alternate Realities Explored:	2	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	3
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7	Enchanted Armories Found:	4
Dimension Hops:	12	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	4
Players Killed by Monsters:	1483	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	5	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	4

IP: lifestealfactions.duckdns.org

discord: https://discord.gg/mAPsQYqJG3

Step into the realm of LifestealFactions, where adrenaline-pumping battles and cunning strategy collide in a world of unbridled adventure. Prepare to experience Minecraft like never before as you embark on a journey filled with intense faction warfare, dynamic lifesteal mechanics, and classic 1.8 PvP combat. LifestealFactions offers a unique twist on traditional faction gameplay by introducing the exhilarating concept of lifesteal. Engage in heart-pounding skirmishes against both mobs and rival factions, where every swing of your sword not only deals damage but also replenishes your health. Strategize and adapt as you harness the power of lifesteal to outmaneuver your foes and emerge victorious in the heat of battle. But the challenges of LifestealFactions extend far beyond mere combat. Establish your faction, fortify your stronghold, and expand your influence across the vast expanse of the server. Form alliances with fellow players, forge diplomatic relations, or wage all-out war against rival factions vying for dominance. The choice is yours as you carve out your destiny in this ever-evolving world of intrigue and rivalry. At the heart of LifestealFactions lies the thrill of 1.8 PvP combat, where skill, timing, and precision are paramount. Experience the fast-paced action of classic PvP mechanics as you engage in intense duels and epic battles against formidable opponents. With fluid movement, responsive combat mechanics, and a level playing field, every encounter is a test of your prowess as a warrior. Immerse yourself in a meticulously crafted world teeming with hidden treasures, daunting challenges, and endless possibilities. Whether you’re exploring the vast wilderness, raiding enemy bases, or constructing towering fortresses, there’s always something new to discover in LifestealFactions. With regular updates, events, and a dedicated community of players, the adventure never ends. Join us on LifestealFactions and embark on an epic quest for power, glory, and conquest. With its unique blend of lifesteal mechanics, faction warfare, and classic 1.8 PvP combat, there’s never been a better time to experience Minecraft in all its glory. Are you ready to unleash the full potential of lifesteal and lead your faction to victory? The battle awaits, adventurer. Welcome to LifestealFactions.

Better Vanilla

Semi Vanilla, Vanilla

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Players:	92/700	Votes:	992
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Alternate Realities Explored:	5	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	14
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	10	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Eclipse Rings Activated:	3	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	5
Mysterious Portals Opened:	13	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	12
Dragons Tamed:	2	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2
Unseen Monsters Slain:	5	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	0

Looking for a unwhitelisted basic vanilla server to play on with a great community? Look no further. I started a vanilla server with one plugin that can rollback griefing and looting so you don’t have to worry! The server will never be reset and will slowly expand over time.

IP: play.cozycraving.com

GMFU

GMFU, semi anarchy

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Players:	103/1000	Votes:	4896
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Haunted Forests Traversed:	6	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Evil Twin Fights:	4
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	23	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	21
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	12
Phantom Horses Ridden:	3	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Shadow Realms Conquered:	2	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	19	Heroic Legacies Created:	2

VERSIONS: Java 1.8-1.20+, Bedrock

Welcome to GMFU’s Semi-Anarchy Minecraft Serverwhere chaos collides with nostalgia to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Step back in time to an era when Minecraft was shrouded in mystery and danger, where survival meant constantly watching your back.

Our server takes a unique approach by embracing semi-anarchy, offering players a taste of the wild and unpredictable nature of Minecraft. With minimal rules, you’re free to forge your own path in a world where every decision matters and every encounter could be your last.

What sets us apart is our dedication to reviving the essence of old Minecraft while infusing it with modern features. Our custom clan plugin, equipped with intuitive GUI features, allows players to create and manage their own clans. Forge allies, declare enemies, and strive for dominance.

Join us on GMFU’s Semi-Anarchy Minecraft Server and experience the thrill of adventure like never before. Play with Bedrock and Java with our Cross Play features, allowing almost every version of Minecraft.

Our Favorite Plugins:

HeadDrop – Players will drop their head if killed
SimpleClans – An organized GUI system where players make clans, form allies, and declare war
TradeSystem – A trade based economy where users can use /trade for a distance trade interaction
Geyser – Enables cross platform between Java and Bedrock

Server IP: gmfu.net

Server Port: 25565

Cogs, Crops and Combat!

Cogs, Combat, crops, smp

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Players:	101/400	Votes:	6651
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mythical Relics Collected:	6	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	24
Whispering Shadows Heard:	5	Time-Warping Watches Found:	1
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	8	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	3
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	21
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	4	Farms Harvested:	685
Mystic Runes Engraved:	1	Dragon Scales Harvested:	136
Fairy Circles Danced In:	11	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1

Cogs, Crops, and Combat! Welcome to Cogs, Crops, and Combat! We are a lightly-modded SMP, aiming to have a modded experience, while still maintaining the nostalgic taste that vanilla Minecraft offers. We are a Hermitcraft-esque SMP, and will have a shopping district, community events, and more. The primary mod is the Create mod (Cogs), with support from Farmers Delight (Crops), and the RPG suite of weapons mods (Combat!). We have a couple more mods thrown in as well, such as a few create addons, some additional generated structures to suite our exploration needs, the Traveler’s Backpack mod, and as well as a decoration mod. Overall, it is a very well thrown together pack that encompasses several areas of the game, with automation, farming, exploration, combat, building etc. We also have some quality of life data packs, such as one person sleep, which further enhance the Minecraft SMP experience. We plan to have a ton of community projects, at the moment, the main project is building a rail line that will connect everyone to the shopping district! We have a core group of 4 of us that have been friends for over 7 years, which we would love to expand to everyone that logs onto our server. Whether you are a builder, a factory designer, an adventurer, or something in-between, this is the server for you! Here is our Discord link: https://discord.gg/7ETs6BBCnf

Lunar

Lunar, smp

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Players:	96/1000	Votes:	6284
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Astral Projections Made:	3	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	5
Backwards Speech Heard:	4	Phantom Rings Equipped:	24
Forbidden Relics Collected:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5
Ender Pearl Glitches:	5	Dragon Scales Harvested:	328
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3	Epic Mounts Acquired:	2
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	10	Cursed Scrolls Read:	4
Rune Stones Activated:	12	Rainbows Spotted:	9

Lunaris SMP is a relatively new hermitcraft style SMP looking for new and active memebers to join our community, the server is whitelisted and application only so please join the discord below to find out how you could join 🙂 We have a number of quality of life plugins such as more heads, dynmap, playerheadsdrop and more for greif prevention and so on so you dont have to worry about your base been blown up or stolen from! we really hope you can hop in and build this amazing community with us as we work on community projects and host fun competitions and events. https://discord.gg/4Zg6YVb35S

SolarionSMP

smp, SolarionSMP

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Players:	105/900	Votes:	9212
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Potions Brewed:	144	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	11
Secret Passages Found:	7	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5	Cosmic Pies Baked:	5
Crystal Wands Charged:	13	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	14
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Living Statues Befriended:	1
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6	Goblin Markets Raided:	2

Welcome to Solarion SMP

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We are a distinguished and whitelisted Survival Multiplayer (SMP) server that mirrors the immersive spirit of the renowned Hermitcraft community. At Solarion, we take pride in fostering an inviting, congenial, and committed player base that warmly embraces newcomers. Our objective is to establish an inclusive environment where diversity thrives, making it an ideal home for a wide range of players. Notably, Solarion SMP operates on Java 1.20.4 and extends a warm welcome to protentional members.

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Our Vision:

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Here at Solarion, we have curated a compelling roster of plugins to enhance gameplay while preserving the quintessence of the Vanilla Minecraft experience. Some of our noteworthy plugins include:

˚.⁀➷ Drop Heads – Allows you to decapitate players and mobs and get their heads.

˚.⁀➷ SinglePlayerSleep – Allows you to sleep in a bed just how you can in singleplayer.

˚.⁀➷ Armor Stand Tools – Allows you to better customize the position of armorstands and more!

˚.⁀➷ DiscordSRV – Allows you to connect and interact with players ingame from discord!

˚.⁀➷ Coreprotect – Ensures that everyone is safe from grief or theft without any land claiming of any sort.

˚.⁀➷Simple VoiceChat – Allows players to speak in close proximity ingame with each other.

˚.⁀➷ Axgraves – Chest “gravestone” to allow your items to not despawn after a death

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At Solarion SMP, we heartily welcome players of varied playstyles, catering to diverse preferences within our vibrant and interactive community. Numerous engaging projects and events are continually underway, ensuring that every member remains actively involved.

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»»———–► Commitment to The Vanilla Experience

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Solarion SMP is steadfast in its commitment to upholding the genuine Vanilla Minecraft experience. Although we integrate some quality-of-life plugins, rest assured that we abstain from incorporating any game-altering features such as teleportation, flight, or virtual currency systems.

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»»———–► Application Process:

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Joining the Solarion SMP community begins with a comprehensive whitelist process aimed at cultivating a harmonious and inviting player base from the outset. Our approach has yielded a mature, engaging, and delightful community predominantly composed of players aged 18 and above. The whitelist process unfolds as follows:

Familiarize yourself with our server rules before initiating the application process. This ensures alignment with our ethos before integration into our community.

Our application requirements are tailored to reflect a genuine passion for both Minecraft and our community. We seek to understand you better through your application, so while brevity is appreciated, please provide insight into your motivations.

In the event your initial application does not meet our criteria, rest assured that we afford all applicants an opportunity to revise and enhance their submission.

To embark on this journey with us, we invite you to join our Discord platform for seamless access to the application process and to connect with our vibrant community.

╰┈➤ ❝ Join Us Today: Discord

╰┈➤ Our Beautiful Shopping District!

PeonyCraft

Survival

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Players:	109/700	Votes:	3126
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Divine Spears Created:	26	Ores Mined:	9084
Portal Loops Escaped:	2	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	5	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	8
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	5	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	0
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Mythical Relics Collected:	5
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	6	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3

PeonyCraft! 13+

This server is a simple Minecraft survival server with a few plugins to spice it up a little bit! Nothing really game changing, mostly quality of life additions to make the gameplay a bit more fun!

mc.peonycraft.xyz:50005

Floppynetwork

PvP, Survival

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Players:	106/1000	Votes:	1781
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	8	Dragonkin Hatched:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	674	Invisible Pathways Walked:	5
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	14	Magical Familiars Summoned:	2
Arcane Towers Raised:	1	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	6	Astral Amulets Crafted:	23
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	7	Paranormal Events Investigated:	1

FloppyNetwork offers Minecraft enthusiasts a thrilling experience on a simple yet captivating lifesteal SMP (Survival Multiplayer) and PVP (Player Versus Player) server, supporting versions 1.9 to 1.20.1. Dive into a dynamic world where players navigate survival challenges while engaging in intense player battles. Whether you’re exploring, crafting, or fighting, the server promises an immersive journey with its unique blend of survival mechanics and competitive gameplay. With a vibrant community and regular updates, FloppyNetwork provides an endless realm of possibilities for both casual players and seasoned veterans seeking an adrenaline-fueled Minecraft adventure.

play.floppynetwork.xyz

Vibezz

Anarchy, Custom Enchants, Drugs, Roleplay, Survival

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Players:	97/500	Votes:	7584
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	7	Titanic Battles Fought:	16
Vanishing Structures Built:	1	Secret Guilds Joined:	3
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1	Holy Grails Found:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Secret Passages Found:	6
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	4	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0
Paranormal Events Investigated:	3	Cursed Lands Purified:	8

Age Gated community. Must be an active member of our Discord server and have your Minecraft account linked via /Discord Link.

Discord.VibezzMC.com

play.vibezzmc.com