I found a small modded Minecraft server that has been running for about two weeks and it already has a super active little crew. Most people live close together so it feels like neighbors hanging out and building stuff side by side.
They play on the Homestead modpack so you get exploring and tinkering and building plus some combat too. The only extra mod added is Waystones so getting back home is not such a pain.
The server is meant to stay up 24 7 and the owner says it is paid for long term so it should not just vanish. There is no world border so you can wander as far as you want.
It is 18 plus only and they seem open to ideas like new mods or events or challenges if it makes the world more fun for everyone.
Active 18 Plus Cozy Modpack Server
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAloria Vanilla SMP With Proximity Voice
Aloria is a vanilla survival SMP that takes inspiration from Hermitcraft. It is built around trust so there are no land claims and it feels more like a shared world.
People focus on community builds and just playing at a normal pace. It is seasonal so the world can change over time.
It has proximity voice chat and it is an 18+ community. The rules are meant to be fair and there are no hacks. There is also no pay to win so it stays classic survival.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSmall Semi Vanilla SMP Starting Soon
I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is in testing right now
They plan to fully start in about a week so it feels like a good time to get in early
It is meant to stay close to normal survival with a small community vibeGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP