This is a semi vanilla survival server that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. The world is on hard mode and runs on version 1.21.10. It is whitelisted and the community is focused on working together and being friendly.
Most players are in their early to mid 20s. People here like to hang out joke around and build stuff together. The vibe is laid back and low stress so it feels good to log in after school or work and just play.
The server is mostly vanilla with a few plugins that help moderation. There is no teleport commands or land protection and no changes to normal vanilla mechanics. There is a soft border at 8k but you can explore past it if you want and the land outside might get reset later for new content.
There are datapacks like armor stand tweaks mob head drops and invisible item frames plus some others. There is also a big dynamic map where you can see builds almost in real time. Around the world there are shared community builds like a shopping mall a campground and farms.
The server hosts fun events most weeks so there is usually something going on. Everyone is encouraged to give feedback and ideas on how to improve things and to get to know each other on discord while playing together.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGALLANT Semi-Vanilla 25+ Chill Survival

Gallant is a semi vanilla server that is run by a group of friends who have been playing Minecraft together for over ten years. They opened the server again because they want to meet new long term friends and keep the same chill vibe.
The server is for players who are 25 or older. Most people are in their late twenties or thirties so the community feels more mature and relaxed. They care about trust and want players to feel like their time on the server is safe.
There are some simple quality of life features. You can protect your chests with signs. You can vein mine ores by sneaking. Creepers do not damage blocks and phantoms do not spawn. Minecarts go faster when a player rides them. You can toggle auto tool swap and auto refill of your hand when building.
The staff log all actions so grief can be rolled back. Inventories have backups if something bad happens outside normal death so players do not lose everything unfairly.
Rules are pretty simple. No griefing or stealing. No hacking. General quality of life mods are allowed. Everyone should treat each other with kindness. PvP only happens if everyone involved agrees first.
They also might host other games like Abiotic Factor and Vintage Story for the same group of people so it feels like a small steady community across games.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMedieval RPG Factions PvP SMP

This is a medieval fantasy survival server where people fight for territory and power. It feels like a mix of big PvP games but inside Minecraft and it is focused on player versus player combat and long term worlds.
You can build towns and even whole nations and then try to control land. There is RPG style progression and a player driven economy so the players basically run everything. You can support your leader or betray them overthrow them and cause riots and insurrections if you want.
There are custom mobs that get stronger the farther you go from spawn so the world feels more dangerous and more rewarding the more you explore. The server is semi vanilla and runs on a German datacenter so it is meant to stay fair and stable.
The server is whitelist only and they are looking for testers who come with a team of three or more players. In game almost anything goes but outside the game they want people to act like decent humans. There is no pay to win and they say they will never make you pay for anything in game.
They want players to test the server create content and report what is broken so they can improve it.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRomulus Revival Chill Survival SMP

Romulus The Revival is a small survival server that feels like a chill hangout with friends. It is about simple survival and talking while you build up a little civilization together.
The server uses some plugins and datapacks but they are not crazy and they do not ruin normal gameplay. It still feels like regular Minecraft just a bit smoother.
The community is meant to be relaxed and friendly. People are supposed to stay calm and not start drama or fights. The staff is active and they try to be fair with how they handle stuff.
There are rules to keep things peaceful. You must stay active or you can get kicked for being gone too long. You cannot steal and if someone catches you they are allowed to kill you. You are not allowed to kill players unless you are forced to. You cannot grief bases or builds. You must respect other players and stop if they say they do not want you doing something.
Cheating is not allowed at all. That means no unfair texture packs no cheat mods and no hacked clients. If you are not sure if something is allowed you are supposed to ask the staff first.
You have to get whitelisted before you can join so people who get in are meant to be active and dedicated members.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAussieSMP Whitelisted Survival Australia

AussieSMP is a survival server hosted in Sydney and it feels like a small chill world where people actually know each other. It is whitelisted so you have to send in an application before you can join. This helps keep out griefers and people who do not fit the server vibe so builds feel safe and the community stays friendly.
The gameplay is mostly vanilla and the owner really tries not to change core mechanics like villagers or terrain. There are a few quality of life things like teleport commands and ways to protect your stuff so you do not have to worry as much about griefing.
The server also has features that make trading between players easier. There is a shopping area with player made shops and diamonds are used as the main currency so the economy feels simple and clear. If you want totally pure vanilla this is not it but if you like survival with a light economy and teleports it fits really well.
Because the server is hosted in Australia players from Australia and New Zealand usually get really good ping. People from other parts of the world can still join but their ping might be higher and time zones might make it a bit quiet sometimes. Overall it feels like a relaxed survival place that is always looking for new players who want to be part of the community.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAVP Modded Sci Fi Survival SMP

This is a modded SMP called AVP SMP and it is all about long term survival and big builds in a sci fi world.
Players use tech mods like Create and Immersive Engineering to make factories power systems and giant bases. People can work together on shared infrastructure and huge community projects so it feels like a big connected world.
There is space exploration and alien style threats so it is more intense than normal survival. PvP is turned on but no one is forced to fight so players can still focus on building and projects.
The server is application based so the staff can keep the community solid. It runs 24 7 and it will fully start when enough players join so everyone can begin at the same time. The version is 1.21.1 and there are no planned resets so builds are meant to last a long time.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrystal SMP Semi Anarchy NeoForge 1.21

Crystal SMP is a small survival server that feels kind of like semi anarchy but still has rules so it does not turn into total chaos. It runs on Neo Forge 1.21.1 and uses custom world generation and a few quality of life tweaks plus light cosmetic stuff so the world looks more interesting.
The map is 10000 by 10000 blocks so there is a lot of space. The End just opened so people are still setting up nations decorating spawn and building their own lore. There is also a storage mod and extra block variants so builds can look really detailed.
The rules are made to keep fights fun but fair. You cannot destroy important progression blocks like trial vaults or end portals. You cannot raid offline players. If you want to raid or start combat you have to warn the other player at least one minute before it begins. Players also respect lootr chests and do not break them. Staff moderation is fast and strict so problems get handled quickly.
Most players are 17 or older and the community is chill and social. People log in after school or work to relax and hang out. There are active players from Europe Asia North America and South America so there is usually someone online to talk to. The server also upgraded from 6 to 8 gigabytes of ram to keep things running smoother as more people join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStarFrost Semi-Vanilla War SMP

StarFrost is a semi vanilla survival server that is all about drama and conflict and not about being cozy.
The world has a border so everyone is forced to live close together. Towns get built next to enemies. Alliances are made but they do not last forever. There are no land claims and no world protection so everything is enforced by players.
If you build a town and it survives it is because you fought for it. If it gets destroyed that is on you. People raid each other. They take revenge and hold grudges. Deals happen in secret and then get broken in public. Other players remember what you did.
The server is whitelist only and it has a hard cap of 35 players. When it is full that is it so every name actually matters. The server supports versions from 1.16 up to 1.21.11.
If you want to feel safe this is not the right place. If you want action and tension and a world where players control everything then StarFrost fits you.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP1.21 Java 16+ Themed Chill SMP

This is a chill 1.21.11 Java survival server that is hosted in the UK so it is really good for players in the UK and Europe. The server is 16 plus and most of the people here are 21 or older so it feels more mature and relaxed.
The world is split into big themed areas and the goal is to build huge immersive places. There is an ancient area with Aztec and Egypt style builds. There is an underground area called Greenland. There is a sci fi and magic style area called Extora. There is a medieval area called Latvia. There is a modern city called Metrovia. There is also an area with Asian style temples.
There are around twenty to twenty five active players and people just chill and play a lot of Minecraft together. There are no land claims and no griefing is allowed. There is no PVP and there are no plans to ever reset the world.
The server uses a few gamerule changes and plugins but it still feels very close to vanilla. There is no tp and no home command. You do need a voice chat mod to join because the server uses voice chat a lot.
If you like relaxed long term worlds with themed build areas and older players this server is made for that kind of play.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAncient Echoes SMP 18+ Whitelist

Ancient Echoes is a whitelisted SMP for adults who actually want people to play with and not just an empty server. It is 18 plus and has a mature vibe. Everyone hangs out and builds together and uses voice chat a lot.
The server runs Minecraft Java 1.21.11 on Fabric. It feels close to vanilla with no pay to win and no extra donor perks. There is a diamond based economy and no plugins for shops. It uses proximity voice and group chat. There is also a Blue Map so you can see the world.
The community loves events that are more than just join once and leave. They do games tournaments mini competitions and special week phases like Skyblock or Lifesteal on a spin off server. There are also seasonal events like Halloween and Christmas.
The world has a nether hub and highway system plus roof travel and a big road network is being built in both the overworld and the nether roof. The server is trust based with simple rules and no complicated claims so people get a lot of freedom but still try to respect each other.
The server is pretty active so chat is not dead. People are usually around building planning and going on group adventures together. There are also APAC and EU friendly proxies in Hong Kong and Amsterdam so players in those regions can connect better.
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