I found this server that feels like the old prison days. It is not an OP prison so you do not start out super strong. You begin with basic tools and leather armor and you actually have to grind to get better gear.
You rank up by mining and doing the classic prison grind. The ranks go from A all the way up to Citizen and you can prestige for special rewards when you hit the top rank. You have to smelt your ores and then walk through pvp zones to sell them in the commissary so it feels risky and intense.
There are guards that protect new players and also enforce contraband rules. Swords and potions are illegal so if a guard sees you with them they will fight you. You can even get sent to solitary confinement by a guard if you have bad conduct.
There are some cool extra ways to make money like custom fishing and growing special illegal plants in your cell. You can rent a prison cell or a plot to store items build stuff grow illegal crops or make your own shop. There are quests for extra cash or special items and a bounty system if you want to put a price on someone and hunt players.
The server also has an auction house and parkour challenges around the prison. It is very focused on grinding pvp and that classic community prison feel where you actually have to work to reach parole and finally become a citizen.
The Pen – Classic Non OP Prison Grind
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This server is called The Pen and it is a classic style prison server that feels like old Minecraft. It does not have crazy overpowered enchants or instant sell stuff. You start with basic tools and you have to grind your way up.
You rank up through the prison from A all the way to Parolee and then Citizen. After you reach the top you can prestige for extra rewards. There are different ways to make money like mining and smelting ores, fishing with custom progression, growing illegal plants in your cell, and using player shops.
There are guards that protect new players and also enforce the prison rules. They watch for illegal things like pvp, swords, potions, bows, and illegal crops. If you break the rules in front of them they will go after you. There are multiple guard ranks like Guard, Senior Guard, Warden, and Senior Warden so it feels like real prison roleplay.
The prison has cells and plots you can rent for storage, farming, shops, or hiding contraband. There is an auction house for trading, bounties you can place on enemies, and parkour challenges around the prison. The economy is grindy and you have to travel through pvp zones to sell at the Commissary so it is risky and exciting.
If you want a simple prison server that feels like 2014 where grinding matters and the community can actually know each other this server fits that vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPThe Pen – Nostalgic Classic Prison Grind
This server is a classic prison style world that feels like the old days before everything got super overpowered. You start with basic tools and leather armor and you actually have to grind to rank up. It is all about mining smelting selling and taking big risks in pvp areas to make money.
The ranks go from A all the way to Parolee and then Citizen. When you hit the top rank you can prestige for special rewards. There are guards watching the prison and they protect new players and enforce contraband rules. Swords and potions are illegal and if a guard sees you with them they will fight you.
You can rent a prison cell or a prison plot to store stuff build or make your own shop. There are also special custom plants that are illegal in the prison. You can grow them in your cell for profit but you have to hide them from guards. There is custom fishing quests for extra cash or items and an auction house for trading.
The grind is pretty tough because you have to smelt your ores and then walk through pvp zones to reach the commissary to sell them. No instant sell here. There is solitary confinement that guards can use for bad behavior and there are bounties if you want to hunt enemies. There are parkour challenges spread through the prison too. The whole server feels nostalgic and focused on community and hard work instead of free gear.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh New Prison Server Beta
This is a brand new prison server that is still being worked on and tested. I joined and it feels like the owners really want players to help shape how the server will be.
Right now they are trying to figure out important stuff like if they should do resets or not. They actually want feedback from players instead of just deciding everything alone.
If you like prison and want to help a new server grow this is a good place to try. You can play give your thoughts and help them decide what the future of the server will be.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTumbleweed MC Manhunt Survival Prison Network
Tumbleweed MC is a newly launched network featuring a unique survival and prison hybrid experience along with Manhunt modes. You can play public and private party Manhunt games across a wide range of versions with crossplay support. The survival world uses custom plugins, McMMO, and custom land claims, plus prison style mines and rankup perks. There is also a SlimeFun survival mode for players who enjoy more progression and automation. Beyond survival, the server offers a KitPvP mode with guns and an RPG gun gamemode inspired by western and crime themed games. A Skyblock mode is also in development and planned for release soon. Join to explore survival, manhunt, and gun based gameplay all in one place.
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