WhimsyWillow is a small community server that is running Season 3 and this time it is modded. The mod choices were picked by the community so it feels like everyone helped shape the server.
There is a ton to explore with over 100 biomes plus extra structures around the world. There is also the Create mod so players can build machines and do big projects as long as it is reasonable.
The server has a live world map so you can see the world and what is going on. Progression is made more interesting with more ores plus new tools and weapons.
Spawn is kept nice with a shop district and player run shops that can sell anything they want. The staff and players want ideas too so suggestions matter and they try to run events sometimes to keep the server feeling active.
It is whitelist only and everyone is welcome as long as you want to join in and have fun with the community.
WhimsyWillow Modded SMP Season 3

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStarBorne Sci-Fi Story SMP Crossplay

StarBorne is a survival SMP with a sci fi story and it works on crossplay. The idea is that Earth got wrecked by wars and chaos so the last survivors get sent to a new planet called Alpha Centauri. You are supposed to regrow civilization by making towns building a base and exploring the world.
The server runs Chapter 1 called Alpha Centauri and it is the first world for the season. The terrain is made to feel inspiring but still friendly for survival. There is also custom music to help the world feel more real while you play.
There is a big place called Arcadia that is a huge mall and you can visit it with the shop command. The server also has simple quality of life features. Since the server is new you get the Pioneer rank forever for free when you join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Horizons Chill Semi Vanilla SMP

New Horizons is a chill SMP that tries to stay close to vanilla and avoids pay to win stuff. It uses quality of life plugins so survival feels better but still normal.
The world has Terralith generation so you can find exciting new biomes. It also has Better Structures on the surface and underground so exploring stays interesting.
The server supports both Java and Bedrock players. It has an online interactive map and it pre generates chunks with Chunky to keep gameplay smooth.
You can use land claims and home commands. The community is friendly and the server development is community driven. There are also community events sometimes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVitaNova SMP Economy With Claims

VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to keep the normal Minecraft feel but adds a lot of extra stuff to work toward. It supports Java and Bedrock together and it runs on 1.21+.
The server has a growing economy vibe and it pushes progression with quests. You can earn rewards and unlock ranks just by playing and it is meant to be fully free to play with no pay to win locks.
Building is safer because you can claim land with a protection plugin so your stuff is harder to mess with. There is also a custom world to explore with custom structures to find.
If you like grinding side systems there is custom fishing with rarities and tournaments plus upgraded farming and custom enchantments for combat and mining. They also mention regular events and an active friendly community.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVitaNova SMP Economy With Claims

VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that tries to keep survival feeling normal while still giving you a lot more to do. It is cross play so Java and Bedrock players can be on the same server. It runs on 1.21+
There is a growing economy with jobs and chances to earn stuff. You can also do quests for rewards and unlock ranks by playing. The server says it is free to play and not pay to win.
You can protect your builds with a claiming system so griefing is way harder. There are custom enchantments too so you can get extra power for combat and mining.
Fishing and farming are upgraded with custom systems and there are fishing tournaments sometimes. The world is custom and has custom structures so exploring feels more exciting. The community is active and they do events and competitions.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server that feels like vanilla but more intense. The wild part is the whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. You just live in a huge cave world with biomes resources and structures everywhere.
Season 2 is out so it is a fresh start with a bunch of new stuff. The server says survival is brutal and you have to be smart to last.
There is also a Wasteland Dimension opening on November 8th. It adds new gear to fight over plus giant mega structures with secrets. It also has its own currency so players can trade in a new economy. There is a new spawn too and the dimension has a custom generated map with special features.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPastlands Modded SMP Create Colonies Magic

The Pastlands is a 1.20.1 Forge modded SMP that is built to feel active and lived in. It is all about long term survival with people who like working together and making big projects.
The server runs a custom CurseForge modpack that gets updated every two weeks. It focuses on Create with lots of addons plus MineColonies and several magic mods like Ars Nouveau Occultism and Botania. There is also big world generation with extra structures like dungeons towns and more so exploring stays fun.
They have claims and protection plus chunk and force loading. The staff is active and actually plays and they use polls and feedback so the community can help decide what gets added after testing.
They say the world is meant to last with no random wipes. The server is self hosted on their own hardware with optimized configs and regular maintenance so it should stay stable while the community grows.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNot Laggy SMP Tech Survival

This is a survival server that feels like a big tech modpack but you do not need to install any mods. Everything is done with plugins on the server so your game runs normal but you still get deep progression.
The main feature is Slimefun with a bunch of addons. You can build crazy factories launch rockets and unlock all kinds of tech and magic. It feels like old Tekkit or FTB but it works on a normal client.
The world generation is changed a lot. Overworld nether and end all look different with volcano style areas autumn style forests and shattered style islands. There are also towers and ruins that spawn naturally so exploring actually feels cool.
There is an easy land claim system so you can protect your base and builds. The server is made to run with good performance so farms and machines can stay on without killing the server.
The server is in beta so players can suggest ideas and report bugs and the owners listen. There is no pvp no griefing and no hacking or exploits allowed. The goal is a fair chill survival server where progression and building big machines actually works.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCreateverse Modded Medieval Fantasy SMP

Createverse The Dark Ages is a modded Java SMP that is all about the Create mod and a big medieval fantasy world. Season 2 is a fresh start with a new world and new progression so everyone can jump in together.
The server mixes Create and its addons with mods like Ice and Fire Iron’s Spells and Spellbooks Apotheosis Origins and Origins Classes. You can play as an engineer who builds machines a powerful mage a warrior or a special origin with unique abilities. There are over 100 new biomes and more than 100 structures across all three dimensions so exploring is a huge part of the gameplay.
Players can join one of a few player run kingdoms that each have their own style and goals. You can also ignore kingdoms and live as a nomad traveling the world as a trader explorer mercenary or solo builder. How you play and where you live is completely up to you.
The server is semi building focused. Griefing is not allowed when there is no war and PvP is only allowed when everyone agrees. The idea is to have a long term server where people can build explore and shape the world at their own pace without random destruction.
There are also helpful features like a minimap and world map waystones instanced loot with Lootr and several performance mods to make the experience smoother.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCaveMC Season 2 Underground Semi-Anarchy

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server where the entire overworld is underground. There is no surface at all. It is all caves with custom generation made by real Minecraft developers.
The world is full of underground biomes resources and structures. Survival here is really brutal and only smart players will last long. You get that anarchy feeling but it is still enhanced vanilla so it feels like Minecraft just way more intense.
Season 2 brings a fresh start for everyone. There is also a new huge thing called the Wasteland Dimension. It is not just a normal biome. It is a whole extra dimension you can go to and explore.
In the Wasteland you can fight for brand new powerful gear. There are giant mega structures with secrets and good loot hidden inside. The Wasteland also has its own special currency so players can build a new economy and trade in their own way.
There is a new spawn area that sets up the whole Wasteland theme. The map in this dimension is custom generated and looks really cool and also tricky to move around. It has special features that make exploring and survival feel different from other servers.
From what I can tell this server is for players who like tough underground survival semi anarchy style worlds and who want to explore a unique custom dimension and fight over gear and resources.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
