This server is called Overtake Network and it is made for people who miss the old factions style from around 2014 to 2016. It is not about crazy modern stuff or pay to win menus. It is about raiding other bases doing real PvP and grinding your gear the normal way.
The combat is set up like native 1.8 so there are no hit cooldowns. You can spam click and block hit and use rods just like old school PvP. They really care about hit registration so fights feel smooth. You can join with newer versions like 1.12 but the combat still behaves like 1.8.
The main game mode is classic factions where you claim land build cannons and raid enemies. There is McMMO so you can level skills and get small advantages by grinding. The economy is balanced and built around farms mob grinders and a player auction house so players trade with each other.
There are vote rewards that actually give useful keys and items so voting feels worth it. They also say they have a strict anti cheat and they actively ban cheaters so fights are more fair.
The community is international with strong roots in EU and Bulgaria but the server uses English first and welcomes everyone. The map is brand new right now so you can start early and try to become one of the top factions before really huge groups join.
Overtake Network Classic Factions PvP
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWithTheCat Mature Modded Community
This server is called WithTheCat Community and it has been running for more than 13 years. It is a small but very close group of people who like modded Minecraft and expert style packs. They care a lot about friendship and long adventures that last a long time.
The server runs in Finland on strong hardware with an i5 13500 and a lot of RAM and fast NVMe storage. Right now they host Stone Block 4 and Vault Hunters plus their own custom modpack called WithTheCat Second Edition.
Joining is different from most places because there is no boring form to fill out. Instead they want you to write about yourself. New players write at least 300 words about who they are and what they like. If you have a friend already in the community you can write at least 50 words. They want to know your name your age and your interests so they can see who will fit with the group.
The people here act more like a family than random players. They like talking about games and building long term memories together. They do not force you to talk about your real life if you do not want to. You can just talk about gaming and Minecraft. The server is for players who want a mature and steady place where every build and every run in a modpack becomes part of a shared story.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRealm of Thrones Geopolitical SMP
Realm of Thrones is a small brand new Geopol SMP where players build nations and choose how they want to play.
You can join wars and fight for power or just watch the battles as a peaceful observer. You can even focus on supplying other nations and armies while you sit safe on the sidelines.
The server runs on Java 1.21.8 and has ranks you earn with in game money and time played. There are tiered dungeons jobs and factories using the Minetorio plugin which is great if you like automation games. There is an auction house and a buy and sell shop that pushes players to make their own shops plus player chestshops and bounties.
If you want a calm experience you can create a peaceful nation that cannot be attacked. The community is meant to be non toxic and the owner looks for ideas and suggestions to improve the server.
It feels like a chill SMP that still has big server features with nations wars trade and a lot of ways to play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVanillacraft SMP Old School Vanilla
This server is called Vanillacraft SMP and it feels like older Minecraft servers.
Everything here is almost fully vanilla and there are barely any plugins. There is a graves plugin you can even turn off and one custom plugin that only shows server info like shop locations and coordinates. It does not change how the game plays at all.
The world is built by the community and for the community. There are no instant teleports and no big admin shops that sell everything. You have to explore trade and work with other players like the game was meant to be played.
The economy is based on items and mostly on diamonds. Players run their own shops and trades. There are no admin shops so you either buy from other players or gather stuff yourself. You can even decide to trade with other items if you want. The moderators let the players shape the economy.
The community is very friendly and there are people from all over the world so there is almost always someone online to talk to or play with. You can chat in game or hang out with them on their Discord.
There is also a solid moderator team that watches over the server so the place stays fair and chill for everyone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP