The Garden SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival multiplayer server that leans hard into worldbuilding adventure and roleplay. It is meant to feel relaxed but still give you optional challenges if you want them.
You start with 3 lives and the only way to lose them is through PvP. If you lose all 3 you become a ghost and you are the only one who knows what is beyond the veil. Players can still bring someone back using a craftable revival book.
Some vanilla stuff is turned off to fit roleplay better like Elytra and Ender chests so people build more infrastructure and interact more. There are also lots of plugins for flavor like chest locking with trial keys plus lockpicks to break in chest shops alcohol and beer brewing and a bunch of QoL changes.
When you join you wake up on the clouds and you stick the landing then head down the Monolith to begin. You can pick a race for your character like elf halfling merfolk giant or human then wake on the docks of Isla De Viva Eterna. From there you can sail to the mainlands to claim land or live in a town with others.
It also says there is no pay to win and the staff and mods are active and attentive with a small thriving community.
3 Lives Roleplay Survival on The Garden
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Kronos SMP Geopolitics Nations Rising
New Kronos SMP is a geopolitical survival server that is about nations and territory. It is starting soon and it already has over 40 members so it looks like it will get big fast.
Nations are not confirmed yet so joining early matters a lot. Nation creation applications are open so people can try to claim the land they want before everything fills up.
It also uses mods like Brewery and Immersive Aircraft to make things more interesting. The world map is 20k by 20k right now and it is supposed to expand as more players join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcticMC New Season Towny SMP Reset
I found ArcticMC SMP and it is a chill survival server that mixes Towny and factions. They are getting ready to start a brand new world soon so it feels like a good time to jump in before the reset and watch the chaos start.
You can build a town claim land make allies or try to take territory. PvP matters here and they also run an honor system. They explain it in their Discord rules so fights are not just random griefy stuff.
It also has McMMO style skill leveling so you keep getting stronger as you play. There are custom items too and they even have furniture. The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain is big and realistic with mountains and valleys. The community is calm friendly and kind of atmospheric so you can grind build or just vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore Nations Warfare Semi Vanilla
Golden Nations is a survival server that feels like a big world politics game. Players make nations and fight over land with diplomacy war economy and raw survival. It is meant to be harsh and strategic not easy mode.
It runs on Minecraft 1.21.11 and you can join on any version because of ViaBackward. The world starts at 5000 by 5000 and it expands as more people play. There are no elytras so travel matters. There are also no villagers so you cannot spam infinite trades.
Progression is tougher with custom recipes and 1 to 1 netherite crafting. Land claiming is a big deal with a territory system so borders and nations feel real.
The server has extra systems like better roads that make you walk faster and rails that make minecarts go faster. The grindstone is reworked so you can take enchantments off and turn them into books. Farming is changed and fishing has custom drops. You can even move spawners with Silk Touch.
Maces are limited too. Only 10 exist on the whole server and each player can only craft one with restricted enchantments so they turn into real national artifacts.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGolden Nations Geopolitics Survival Warfare
Golden Nations is a harsh survival server where players build nations and fight over land. It is all about diplomacy war economy and just staying alive. It feels like a world where choices matter and progress is not handed to you.
The map starts at 5000 by 5000 and can expand as more people join. The server runs on 1.21.11 and you can join on other versions too because of the version support.
Travel is slower on purpose since there are no elytras. Villagers are also removed so you cannot spam easy trades. Crafting is harder with custom recipes and netherite has a strict 1 to 1 style so it stays rare.
Land claiming is used so nations can mark territory and set borders. Roads and rails matter since roads make you move faster and minecarts go much faster on powered rails.
There is a grindstone change that lets you pull enchantments off and turn them into books. Farming and fishing are also changed with new behavior and unique drops. You can even move spawners with Silk Touch. Maces are limited too with only ten on the whole server and each player can only craft one so they become a big deal.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKronos Geopolitical SMP Nation Rush
I found a new SMP that is about geopolitics and nations. It is starting soon and people are trying to join early so they can claim land they want.
There are already over 40 members and it sounds like it could get way bigger fast. Nation creation applications open within a week so the early joiners get the best shot at planning territories.
The server uses mods like Brewery and Immersive Aircraft to make things more interesting. The map is 20000 by 20000 and they said it will expand as more players show up.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWestercraft Game of Thrones RP Wars
Westercraft is a fully modded roleplay server inspired by Game of Thrones where your choices actually shape what happens next. The world is meant to react to you so it feels like your story matters.
You can play as a house lord a knight a commoner or a schemer and try to climb your way up. People claim land and build castles villages or hidden bases and it all connects back to the story.
There are battles tournaments political moves and big server events that can change the world. Alliances can flip fast and wars can be won or lost.
The server is 18 plus only and it is built for serious roleplayers who stay in character and respect the mature tone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEurope Politics SMP Power Wars
I found this political survival server running on 1.21.1 and it uses a full Europe map. The whole point is player conflict and power and control and it feels like a world that changes fast.
There is no scripted roleplay and there are no admin made nations. Players make the nations and cities and empires and players can also destroy them.
People fight real wars for land and resources and dominance. You can try diplomacy or alliances or straight up betrayal and propaganda. You can build capitals and borders and big fortifications then try to control trade routes and the economy.
It is vanilla plus with no modpacks and no hand holding. It also has extra systems like alcohol and social mechanics. If you show up early and organize you can actually run things.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDeadMans Land Classic Factions Kill Or Be Killed
DeadMan's Land is a Java server that sticks to classic factions and survival at its core.
People team up to form factions and try to build an empire while other groups are always looking for a raid.
It has custom events and the PvP is meant to feel balanced. The whole vibe is kill or be killed so you either make allies or you get taken down.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEurope Nations SMP War For Power
I found this political survival server launching on 1.21.1 and it uses a full Europe map. The whole point is player conflict and control and who ends up running what.
There is no scripted roleplay and there are no admin made nations. Players make the nations and cities and empires and players can also wipe them out.
Wars are for land and resources and dominance and it has real consequences. People can do diplomacy and alliances then betray each other and even push propaganda.
You can build capitals and borders and big fortifications. Trade routes and the economy matter since the server is player driven.
Gameplay is Vanilla plus with no modpacks and no hand holding. It also has extra systems like alcohol and social mechanics. If you want power you have to organize and take it.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP