I found a newer SMP that is meant to be a chill place to hang out and play survival.
It has a claims system so you can protect your builds. It also has an unconventional economy and some custom features.
The vibe is laid back and more about chatting and building. The owner is new to running a server so some stuff might be messy and there could be bugs. If you notice problems or have ideas you are supposed to tell them.
Rosedalean is an 18+ Java SMP on 1.21.11. It is enhanced vanilla survival so it still feels like Minecraft but with extra stuff added in.
The server has a mix of casual and hardcore players. You can grind resources for hours build a huge mega base or just make a small cute house and chill.
You do not need complicated mods. The server uses add ons so you can just launch the game and play. They also have an interview and approval process to help keep out trolls and griefers so the community stays welcoming.
There are community run events plus factions you can join or make. There is also a shopping district where players buy and sell items. The server includes Simple Voice Chat Terralith biomes a ticket system a BlueMap view and weekly game nights every Sunday. They also take suggestions seriously so players can help improve the server.
This is a beginner friendly modded server network with a tight knit community. People are nice and they like big builds and also joke about blood sacrifices.
There are network wide time based ranks and you can earn command rewards like fly and god. The server also has leaderboards and custom quests with new challenges plus custom plugins.
There is a resetting pre generated farm world so you can go find structures. Every dimension is fully pre generated too so exploring feels smoother. You also get multiple home slots and random teleport.
They run multiple modpacks with the latest version like All The Mods 10 and ATM10 To the Sky plus MC Eternal 2 Prominence 2 Hasturian Era Society Sunlit Valley and GregTech New Horizons. The server is hosted in Germany but the community is global.
Rules are basically do not be an asshole and do not wreck the TPS. They are in active development and they say they are always open to suggestions.
CivSim is a Minecraft nation roleplay server where players make or join their own nations. You can go for realistic politics or full fantasy themes. The rules are pretty lax and the community is LGBTQ+ friendly.
People build huge cities or hide out underground and play it safe. You can get rich through the economy and set up player run shops plus jobs and skills.
A big part of the server is diplomacy and war. Nations can make alliances or start conflicts depending on what players want. You can also make groups like corporations agencies and militias.
The staff seems active and they listen to suggestions. The server also uses plugins like Brewery and Minions and they plan to add more later.
BoxxyNetwork is a modded Minecraft server network with a bunch of different modpack servers. It is trying to feel smooth and lag free and still be fun. There are staff around to help when stuff goes wrong.
The network has several servers so you can pick what you want to play. You can jump into packs like All the Mods 10 and StoneBlock 4 or try ones like TerraFirmaGreg Modern and Monifactory in expert mode. There are also servers like DeceasedCraft and OtherWorld with a D and D theme.
As you play more you can earn playtime ranks that give you extra claim chunks and loaded chunks. Voting can also give you loot boxes with random items. They also try to keep banned items to a minimum so the modpacks stay close to their original intent.
Warshipcraft is a Movecraft server where players build ships and take them into fights. It runs on Java 1.21.11 and it also lets Bedrock players join too. There is also cracked support and premium players have their own login steps.
The server uses custom scripts and a bunch of plugins. You can use shops and warps to get around easier. There is a dynmap and the main world is an Earth map at 1:750 scale. The map is still loading chunks since the dynmap was just brought back.
They say it is zero tolerance for cheating and staff abuse and bans happen fast. The server has been around since 2017 and the owner says it is a passion project so it is not going anywhere. The server is usually a small group and they listen to suggestions. If you hate the scoreboard you can toggle it off with the command they provide.
I found a tight knit modded Minecraft network with a bunch of nice people and some really good builders. The vibe is chill but also kind of unhinged in a funny way and they even joke about blood sacrifices.
They run multiple modpacks so you can pick what you feel like playing. There is All The Mods 9 and All The Mods 10 and an ATM10 To the Sky server too. They also have MC Eternal 2 plus Prominence 2 Hasturian Era and Society Sunlit Valley.
The server has time based ranks across the network with command rewards like fly and god. There are leaderboards and custom quests with new challenges. They also use custom plugins.
There is a resetting pregenerated farmworld for finding structures. Every dimension is fully pregenerated and they have random teleport and multiple home slots. They are still building new custom stuff and they actually want suggestions.
Rules are pretty simple like do not be a jerk and do not trash the TPS. It is hosted in Germany but the community is global and they like helping newer players learn modded stuff.
Turtle SMP is a new modded survival server with a smaller tight knit community. It is trying to make it so players get a real say in how things run.
They do polls for almost every server change and rules so it feels community made. There is also a suggestions and support setup so if something bugs you or you have an idea an admin or owner should answer fast.
The server restarts every 1 to 2 months and the mods get changed up based on what the community recommends. If you like fresh starts and helping shape the server this one is worth a try.
This is an 18+ Bedrock Realm that is meant to be long term but not forever. It is slightly modded and it has a claiming add on so you can protect your stuff.
The owner is open to add on suggestions if you want to help shape how it plays. It is an open invite kind of realm so you can join up and start playing when you feel like it.
I found a 16+ Minecraft roleplay server called Aelythera. It is built for people who want a fresh RP experience and want to meet new players and their characters. The staff says they have lots of events planned and they want everyone to feel included.
The story starts in a normal place called Koriam with different regions and cultures and some steampunk tech. A long time ago people vanished with no clues and now it is happening again. Your character gets taken too and dropped into a new world with magic and ruins from an old civilization.
A big part of this server is discovery. You work out your new powers and figure out your new home. You can research the world or try to rebuild the technology you lost but it sounds hard and tools are not easy either. There are ancient secrets to uncover and you can chase what happened to the people who built the ruins.
The staff team says they come from a bunch of other Minecraft roleplay servers and they want this one to be memorable. They also say they listen to suggestions including lore ideas from the community.