Shacknews: The Vanilla+ Modded Minecraft Server for Adults Only in USA (No Curly Braces!)

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Server Name	Shacknews Minecraft SMP
Server Type	PvE focused, Vanilla++ with some QoL and tech mods
Server Version	Java v1.21.1 with custom Fabric Modpack
Reset Frequency	Typically once a year

Overview

The Shacknews Minecraft SMP is a long-running server focused on building projects, redstone farms, and a laid-back community atmosphere. The server has been running since 2010 and is open to players outside of the Shacknews community. The world was reset with the release of Java 1.21, so it’s relatively fresh with some development around spawn.

FAQ

Q: How do I join the Shacknews Minecraft SMP?

A: To join the server, please fill out the application form linked in the description and join the Shacknews Discord server to get to know the community.

Q: What is the server focus?

A: The server is PvE focused, with an emphasis on building projects, redstone farms, and sharing resources with other players.

Q: What mods are included in the custom Fabric Modpack?

A: The modpack includes Vanilla++ enhancements, quality of life improvements, and a few storage and tech mods to enhance gameplay.

Q: How often is the world reset?

A: The world is typically reset once a year, or whenever a major Minecraft update significantly changes gameplay.

Q: What is the age requirement for joining the server?

A: Players must be 21 years or older to join the Shacknews Minecraft SMP.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	95/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	10	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	25	Void Gems Collected:	11
Ender Pearl Glitches:	3	Demon Skulls Collected:	30
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Mythical Relics Collected:	8
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	2

Random Fact: Wild Fact: Every time a mimic chest is discovered, it doubles the amount of loot in the next treasure found.

Nomad Nation

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, Survival

Nomad Nation is launching a new survival server in just 2 days! Come join us on our adventures. Some features this new SMP will have: Economy | Land Claims | Warps | Set home | Survival only Few weeks after launch we will start adding additional fun things such as Custom fishing plugin, quests and more. Minecraft servers available on Nomad Nation: #1 SMP – Seasonal world scheduled to run for 12 months + #2 Creative – Flat map with plots and world edit! Servers currently in development and scheduled to launch throughout 2024: Cobblemon | Vault huntersAll of the above servers run on dedicated machines that are owned by Nomad Nation. Age requirement: 16+ Join our discord to play https://discord.gg/mUxUeuwjX4

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	4	Pirate Ships Captured:	2
Animals Bred:	105	Mimic Chests Discovered:	4
Vanishing Items Found:	8	Lava Oceans Crossed:	1
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Magical Moments Shared:	8
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	30	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2

Random Fact: Cute Fact: A player found a baby dragon who thinks it’s a puppy—it even fetches sticks (and sometimes small trees).

L.A World

Bedwars, Creative, Mini Games, OneBlock, Parkour, Skyblock, Survival

A fun oriented minecraft server.. friendly staffs and admins. ======== Game modes ======== Survival Bedwars Lifesteal Skyblock ————— IP: laworld.apexmc.co Discord : https://discord.gg/C9VdyseJt8 malayalam, kerala, india

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	97/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Undead Armies Raised:	4	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Elemental Crystals Collected:	96	Crystal Palaces Visited:	1
Mythical Relics Collected:	19	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	9	Shadow Figures Spotted:	6

Random Fact: Did you know? The most recent world-altering spell accidentally turned a mountain into a giant chocolate cake.

BusinessCraft City Roleplay

Earth, Economy, MCMMO, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

Are you ready to explore a new role play server? BusinessCraft is a minecraft-survival City Roleplay server that uses custom easy to use plugins to simulate aspects of a real city. The server includes a wide selection of jobs such as: Engineer, Miner, Lumberjack, Doctor, Lawyer and many more! This server also has a government and democratic elections!Live in a cozy house in the suburbs while building your business empire downtown. You can start businesses ranging from agriculture to manufacturing, scale your business into a large corporation or keep it a small local business, or you can work for another company and enjoy everything else the city has to offer!The city has lots to explore, you can rent apartments including penthouses, explore easter eggs like the sewers, or venture into the acres of wildlife preserve just outside city limits! Buses, trains, subways, and planes can help you travel throughout the city and world. Nearly everything built within the city is player owned and operated.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	95/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	0
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	5
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Vanishing Structures Built:	1
Emeralds Found:	2987	Infernal Machines Built:	2

Random Fact: Did you know? When a reality-bending puzzle is solved, it sometimes turns nearby players into walking marshmallows.

GoldenSky Server

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, Skyblock, Survival

The GoldenSky server has been around since 2013 and is 10 years old this year! Over the years it has included many players who have collected very personal memories in the game and with other players. The focus of the server is the game modes SkyBlock and Survival.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	99/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Immortal Anvils Forged:	6
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Astral Amulets Crafted:	18
Glitched Entities Encountered:	1	Dragons Tamed:	1
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	1	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	155
Phoenix Feathers Found:	9	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	5

Random Fact: Adorable Truth: A kitten was found napping inside an enchanted book—it now helps with all reading-related quests.

Ruinous Horizons

Economy, Roleplay, Survival

Welcome to Ruinous Horizons, the most thrilling Cobblemon server pack you’ve ever seen! Dive into a world where Pokémon become your greatest ally and embark on an epic journey filled with adventure. Additional mods are added to enhance the experience. Use our modpack! Just search up Ruinous Horizons on technic or curseforge, or join our discord to see more ways.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	90/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	14	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	5
Immortal Anvils Forged:	19	Vanishing Items Found:	2
Ghost Trains Ridden:	0	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	7
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Rune Stones Activated:	10

Random Fact: Did you hear? A player once rode a unicorn straight into a dimension hop, and they haven’t stopped laughing since.

Aether SMP

Economy, Survival

› ˖°꒰ What is Aether SMP? Aether SMP is a Java and Bedrock SMP server founded on friendship and having a good time. We seek to create a comfortable and fun atmosphere for everyone. If you’re looking for a server that feels like a family, check us out.› ˖°꒰ Server Features: ╭ ────────────────── :: -﹆ ៸ ៸ Non-P2W ︰﹆៸៸ Java/Bedrock crossplay ︰﹆៸៸ Appealable bans ︰﹆៸៸ Vote ranks with perks A ﹆ ៸ ៸ TPA / Sethomes ︰﹆៸៸ Warp creation ︰﹆៸៸ Player driven economy ︰﹆៸៸ Open staff applications ︰﹆៸៸ Relaxed rules ╰ ────────────────── ::

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	106/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1
Divine Scrolls Written:	15	Herobrine Sightings:	10
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	9	Elemental Crystals Collected:	88
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	22
Heroic Legacies Created:	5	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3

Random Fact: Did you hear? The most powerful magic item found this week was a spoon that can bend reality.

Bloom SMP

Cross-Play, Survival

Welcome to the original Bloom SMP! The perfect place to play Minecraft Survival, have fun and make new friendships.Features: – Anti griefing – Cross play – A welcoming community – An active Discord – A friendly staff team – Regular eventsBloom SMP is not modded, but does contain gameplay enhancing plugins. Please keep things friendly to ensure a good playing experience for everyone, our mod team will keep an eye out.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	90/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	3	Epic Weapons Forged:	2
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4	Cursed Taverns Survived:	4
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	5	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	3
Astral Staffs Crafted:	15	Backwards Speech Heard:	3

Random Fact: Adorable Truth: A kitten was found napping inside an enchanted book—it now helps with all reading-related quests.

Swemy Horseys

Economy, Roleplay, Survival

Swemy Horseys is equestrian roleplay and economy server. Swemy Horseys is based off the SWEM mod, as well as it features a variety of other mods. We offer economy, roleplay, competition, and adventure. Our server is still in early development, but still open to the public as we continuously work on upgrading the server and creating better and better content. Check out our website for much more in depth information and see what future plans we have cooking up!Economy Buy, sell, get a server job, or create your own business. Become a farrier, vet, stablehand, rescue worker, swe-mart employee, riding instructor, facility owner/business owner, breeder, builder, contractor, photographer, videographer, and much more!Roleplay Build, compete, create your own facilities, take care of your horse, ride with friends.Adventure Play survival, explore, fight bosses, complete dungeons, and fight to earn your own dragon egg. You can travel the skies by dragon, and travel the lands by horse!Tags Java > 1.18.2 > Equestrian > Forge > Economy > Survival > Adventure > Roleplay > Modded

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	102/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Celestial Events Witnessed:	1	Astral Staffs Crafted:	19
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	5466
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	5	Backwards Speech Heard:	4
Invisible Pathways Walked:	6	Demon Skulls Collected:	43
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	50	Crystal Wands Charged:	11

Random Fact: Did You Know? A player once found a magical teapot that pours endless hot chocolate—it’s now the most popular spot in town!

LumaMC

Economy, MCMMO, Roleplay, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

We’re a TownySMP focused on quality gameplay with a strong and friendly community. On Luma you’ll find tons of fun and unique features such as custom items (custom coded), seasons world (syncs up to real life), item wraps, mcMMO, and of course Towny!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	109/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mines Excavated:	4245	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	100
Endless Mazes Solved:	3	Cursed Amulets Found:	3
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	18
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5	Magical Frogs Kissed:	5
Ores Mined:	9945	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3

Random Fact: Magical Insight: Moonlit rituals are believed to be more powerful if performed while wearing socks on your hands.

Gratopia

LifeSteal, MCMMO, Survival, Vanilla

[1.20] Just RESET Welcome to the ultimate survival experience! Gratopia combines the excitement of survival with the thrill of an economy-based gameplay. Our community is made up of friendly players who are always eager to help each other out. With our user-friendly features, you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the survival aspect of Minecraft. From gathering resources to trading with other players, you’ll have everything you need to thrive in this virtual world. See you in game! [Java + Bedrock Supported]

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	104/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Mystic Runes Engraved:	2	Elemental Crystals Collected:	89
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	6	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Spectral Entities Defeated:	1	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Gnome Villages Protected:	4
Titan Hearts Harvested:	3	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2

Random Fact: Did you know? When the first dimensional rift was closed, it rained candy for a week.

HibiscusMC

Survival

Step into a unique world unlike others on HibiscusMC: Reimagined – a revolutionary Minecraft Survival experience filled with custom mobs, furniture, blocks, and so much more, all without the need for any mods. Join our amazing community today on 1.19.2/3!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	22	Dragon Scales Harvested:	394
Haunted Chests Opened:	10	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	42
Astral Amulets Crafted:	27	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	14
Celestial Crowns Worn:	4	Rainbows Spotted:	9
Whispering Shadows Heard:	2	Gnome Villages Protected:	10

Random Fact: Random Tidbit: Dragons here prefer tea parties over battles.

GT New Horizons by CraftersLand

FTB, PvE, Survival, Tekkit, Towny

░░░ Website: www.craftersland.net | Forum: forum.craftersland.net ░░░>> Server address: gt.craftersland.net░░░░░░ Server Info: ░░░░░░ > Town land protection system (MyTown 2 Mod). > Multiple chat channels. > Economy – Server Shops, Market and Auctions. > Daily and Vote Rewards. > Clans and PvP. > Server Live map. > Hosted in Data Center in Germany.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	99/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Villages Defended:	10	Divine Spears Created:	20
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	6	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2
Cursed Statues Activated:	1	Living Statues Befriended:	3
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1	Mimic Chests Discovered:	3
Astral Orbs Gathered:	8	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	11

Random Fact: Did You Know? A player once found a wishing well that actually grants wishes—it’s now surrounded by flowers and good vibes.

HaxMC

Anarchy, Cross-Play, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Mini Games, Parkour, PvP

HaxMC Public Lifesteal server that have a mechanic of stealing life from players to replenish their own. They are a type of Minecraft SMP server and are often called “lifesteal smp” or ”pvp” servers. HaxMC Server Are 90% More Dangerous While Comparing to other Lifesteal Servers it has custom structure and custom Dark Night System in which it is hard for you to survive! Make Sure to vote daily for keys and stuff! Here you can find a server IP for a public lifesteal smp, for Java edition or Bedrock edition.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	4	Legendary Titles Earned:	3
Orbs of Power Found:	9	Alternate Realities Explored:	4
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Mystic Runes Engraved:	6
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	5	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1
Shadow Figures Spotted:	4	Divine Relics Bestowed:	8

Random Fact: Random Tidbit: Dragons here prefer tea parties over battles.

Shaded

PvE, PvP, Survival

Welcome to Shaded, a brand new survival server where we aim to keep it simple and up to date.We’re focused on building our community, through continued development and player to player interactions.We support both Java and Bedrock edition, so no one is left out!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	4
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Buildings Constructed:	26
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	11	Endless Staircases Climbed:	2
Divine Scrolls Written:	20	Magical Frogs Kissed:	2
Magical Moments Shared:	26	Eternal Flames Captured:	6

Random Fact: True Story: Someone actually managed to craft a god-killer bow using only cursed artifacts—talk about a paradox!

Hjonkcraft Servers

Creative, Economy, Hardcore, Mini Games, PvE, PvP, Survival

Welcome to Hjonkcraft Servers We are proudly a fully free to play server that has no paid entry and no donation store or micro transactionsWe have multiple servers to play on including Survival / Minigames / Hardcore / CreativeHardcore will reset every month and we give rewards to top hardcore players.Minigames are fully automatic and have their own server on the network, we host minigame Sunday every SundaySurvival has a few quality of life additions including bosses, we will occasionally run a server wide boss rush event. Hjonkcraft is a server that celebrates it’s community and player’s achievements, come be a part of it 🙂

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Arcane Towers Raised:	5	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	61	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Astral Mages Summoned:	4
Magical Frogs Kissed:	7	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Ether Blades Crafted:	15	Dark Rituals Completed:	8

Random Fact: Did You Hear? A player once brewed a potion that made their pet bunny fly—it’s now the most popular bunny in the skies.