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:	94/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Runes Activated:	3	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	3
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1
Wilderness Tamed:	15	Crystal Wands Charged:	13
Star Shards Collected:	241	Legendary Heroes Trained:	1
Love Letters Sent:	17	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	8

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

Roleplay Hub

Anarchy, Economy, Roleplay, Survival

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	90/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	9
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2	Astral Orbs Gathered:	17
Demon Skulls Collected:	36	Elemental Crystals Collected:	86
Royal Courts Attended:	4	Unseen Monsters Slain:	3
Potions Brewed:	100	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1

Random Fact: Adorable But True: Someone enchanted a broom to sweep by itself—it now has a habit of tidying up wherever it goes.

Loka

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival, Towny

Loka is a Semi-Vanilla, PvP Survival Server that uses custom plugins to create a one of a kind Minecraft experience. Loka features a custom-written Territorial Conquest System, a very rich story, unique, talent-based Battlegrounds, ELO-rated Arenas, a custom Market, Thievery, and World Events.Loka’s biggest feature, Territories, is custom system wherein Towns vie for control of static Territory Nodes throughout our three Continents. The strongest Town or Alliance at the end of each month becomes the Capital of Loka and gets to implement global policies. Alliances, Enemies, Friends, and Mortal Enemies have been forged and destroyed through our Territory System. Territorial Conquest, Custom World, Towns, Town Industries, Jobs, PvP, Powerful Market, Thievery, Story.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	95/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	2	Love Letters Sent:	16
Villages Defended:	13	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4
Lost Cities Unearthed:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Potions Brewed:	174

Random Fact: Whimsical But True: A player planted a garden of enchanted roses that sing—they’re the most beautiful alarm clocks ever.

From PokeBa

Economy, Factions, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Survival

Dear PokeBalta family!We look forward to bringing you exciting news after a long wait! Our brand new season is at the door and we are sure that we will fascinate you once again with the innovations we bring. Here are some special features we have prepared for you: Version 1.16.5 and Latest Pixelmon, Exclusive Datapack, WARZONE Add-on, Fun Activities, Server Exclusive Costumes, Dungeons and MoreDon’t forget to follow our social media accounts and forums so you don’t miss this season full of exciting innovations. We look forward to collecting unique memories together in our new season! Are you ready? We are ready! We welcome you to this magical adventure. See you later!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	90/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	19	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	33
Ether Blades Crafted:	14	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	311
Titan Hearts Harvested:	3	Void Gems Collected:	17
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2

Random Fact: Insider Fact: Invisible pathways are rumored to lead straight to the end of the rainbow, where a pot of gold awaits.

RealBox

Bedwars, Economy, Mini Games, PvP

BoxPvP server. Features: Powerful hosting, nearly best anti-cheat system possible, premium plugins

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	107/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	5	Phantom Horses Ridden:	2
Haunted Mines Explored:	2	Werewolf Howls Heard:	4
Astral Staffs Crafted:	12	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2
Magic Crystals Found:	5	Cosmic Pies Baked:	3
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	3

Random Fact: Did You Hear? A player accidentally enchanted their bed to sing lullabies—now they fall asleep faster than ever.

Minewind

Anarchy, Bedwars, Creative, Hardcore, KitPvP, Raiding, Survival Games

Choose your class and go on an epic adventure to gather all the OP loot that suits your play style!

A big variety of loot can be found in any chest in the world, or traded with many villagers for emeralds. More loot can be stolen from OP monsters, but they will use it against you first!

Special events happen on spawn every few hours that offer more unique OP rewards.

At the end of the day, explore the natural beauty of Minecraft wilderness and build a work of art in the perfect spot.

For more information visit https://minewind.com

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	94/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Epic Quests Completed:	19
Fairy Circles Danced In:	8	Blood Moons Survived:	0
Epic Weapons Forged:	6	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	31
Enchanted Forests Planted:	8	Legendary Items Repaired:	5
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	20	Epic Mounts Acquired:	2

Random Fact: Legend has it that the last time someone opened a haunted chest, they found a singing teapot inside!

PocketPixels

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Pixelmon, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

All our servers offer unique and enjoyable Pixelmon experiences, for all involved in the Pixelmon community, which you won’t feel anywhere else! Our aim is to provide you with a pixelmon experience like no other filled with our custom content, events, and a one of a kind friendly community. Join our servers, and begin your adventure of a lifetime!Put your skills and knowledge to the test by challenging our 8+ Gym System, run by experienced staff members, to earn all the badges! If you’re into the competitive scene or looking for another challenge, you can challenge our Hard-Mode Gyms, Elite Four and Battle Frontier. Try our daily quests where you complete challenges to earn a range of rewards and experience the Pixelmon gameplay to its fullest!You’ll constantly see new custom content and network updates, staff members actively improving your experience, giveaways and events with prizes, and much more!Everyone can find something to do on our servers! Fitting into your play style is easy, whether it be competitive battling, trading, catching Pixelmon, hunting down legendaries, or even hanging our with friends! You’ll find a place in the PocketPixels community.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Endless Mazes Conquered:	2	Buildings Constructed:	5
Magic Wands Crafted:	23	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	11
Magical Moments Shared:	23	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	2
Lunar Scepters Activated:	10	Arcane Towers Raised:	5
Living Statues Befriended:	0	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2

Random Fact: Trivia: A cursed diamond was mined under a blood moon—since then, it’s been known to glow eerily in the dark.

VanillaPlus

Anarchy, Economy, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

NO LAND CLAIMING | NO GRIEF PREVENTION | NO KEEP INVENTORY | PVP ENABLED | RAIDS We have a protected spawn that you can teleport to trades, meet up with people, or fight to the death against other players. You also can set homes and teleport so that you can easily get around without traveling far distances to get to farms, bases, or friends. On Vanilla Plus, you can experience classic Minecraft, but better! Build an epic base, fight to the death, or hang out. Anything is possible, so come check it out!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	97/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	5	Secret Libraries Discovered:	2
Star Shards Collected:	159	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	1
Eerie Music Discs Played:	3	Alien Abductions:	0
Lost Cities Unearthed:	5	Elemental Crystals Collected:	52
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4	Mysterious Portals Opened:	7

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

PlayCDU

FTB, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival

Our Links: Website: https://www.craftdownunder.co Discord: https://discord.gg/playcdu Forums: https://forum.playcdu.co/About Us: To view all 35+ servers that we host and their IPs, head to https://forum.playcdu.co/servers/Craft Down Under is a gaming community that specializes in hosting and playing Minecraft modpacks. Our servers, located in Australia, Germany and the United States, offer a wide variety of modpacks to suit different playstyles and preferences. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all players, regardless of their skill level, to come together and enjoy the unique experiences that modpacks provide. Join us today and see why Craft Down Under is the go-to destination for Minecraft modpack enthusiasts!

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	105/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Lost Cities Unearthed:	1	Epic Weapons Forged:	2
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	5	Infinity Stones Found:	2
Meteorite Armor Created:	22	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Evil Lairs Raided:	8	Living Statues Befriended:	2
Royal Courts Attended:	3	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3

Random Fact: Whimsical Fact: A player found a magic mirror that gives daily compliments—it’s the most popular mirror on the server.

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	109/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Emeralds Found:	4108	Dragons Tamed:	7
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1
Ores Mined:	2912	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	3
Demonic Pacts Formed:	2	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	2

Random Fact: Cute But True: Someone built a house out of enchanted gingerbread—it’s sturdy, sweet, and smells like Christmas all year round.

NAVELYA

PvP

NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	108/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Crystal Caves Mapped:	10	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	29	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Powerful Allies Recruited:	4
Vanishing Items Found:	3	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	1
Rainbows Spotted:	10	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0

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

CedarMC

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

The ZedarMC community is a very friendly one, and our staff is always available to help you. We are also a crossplay network, which means we support Bedrock Edition.ZedarMC has a variety of gamemodes ranging from peaceful to competitive, so you can always have fun and vibe! Survival SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Earth SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Lifesteal SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Oneblock 1.13 – 1.20 Skyblock 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]

Prison 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]IP: ms.zedarmc.com Bedrock Port: 19132 Discord: discord.gg/zedar

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	105/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	10	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Omnipotent Charms Created:	3	Divine Relics Bestowed:	15
Eerie Music Discs Played:	6	Blood Moons Survived:	3
Villages Defended:	16	Animals Bred:	107
Farms Harvested:	468	Unicorn Sightings:	1

Random Fact: Rumor has it that every enchanted tome written is secretly overseen by an invisible librarian.

EYServer

Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Pixelmon, Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

The official Minecraft server for the YouTuber Eystreem who has over 7 million subscribers and 100 million monthly viewers! The server has a Survival SMP gamemode based on update 1.20 with grief protection and a Prison gamemode that contains custom pickaxe enchantments, pets, minions, prison cell islands, and more!Join IP: mcs.eyserver.com (Java and Bedrock)Claim FREE bundle on our store! https://store.eyserver.com

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	2	Herobrine Sightings:	4
Phantom Blocks Placed:	3	Legendary Items Repaired:	4
Phantom Ships Sailed:	3	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	10
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	4	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Evil Lairs Raided:	3	Hidden Villages Discovered:	2

Random Fact: Fun Fact: Drinking witch’s brew in the middle of a storm can sometimes summon a giant frog—totally unplanned!

Foxcraft

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Parkour, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

Foxcraft is a Minecraft Server Network that has been around since 2011 and provides it’s playerbase with multiple classic gamemodes like Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Creative, and more! All of our gamemodes feature custom additions to keep things interesting and modern. We also provide custom gamemodes like Kingdoms (a custom take on the popular factions gamemode) and we like to run a wide variety of events.Our gamemodes: – Oneblock – Kingdoms – Skyblock – Prison – Creative – Survival – Parkour [NEW]Player Statistics: https://www.mcfoxcraft.com/stats/ IP: play.foxcraft.net Forums: www.mcfoxcraft.com Store: store.foxcraft.net

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	99/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Epic Weapons Forged:	8	Talking Trees Consulted:	3
Crystal Palaces Visited:	2	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Mythical Quests Completed:	25	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Omnipotent Charms Created:	5	Haunted Forests Traversed:	6
Endless Night Skies:	4	Blood Moons Survived:	2

Random Fact: Magical Fact: Someone once enchanted their fireplace to tell bedtime stories—now it’s the coziest spot in any house.

Dreamerz Network

Anarchy, Economy, LifeSteal, Survival

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	93/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	7
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Divine Scrolls Written:	10
Dark Rituals Completed:	1	Magic Wands Crafted:	6
Living Statues Befriended:	3	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1

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

SunRealms

Economy, Mini Games, OneBlock, Prison, PvE, Roleplay, Skyblock

SunRealms is a server with a very friendly community where staff is always ready to help you on your journey. The server features gamemodes like Generators, Dungeons, Prisons and with more coming soon! » Server IP: mp.sunrealms.net » Bedrock Port: 19132 » Discord: discord.gg/sunrealms – BEDROCK SUPPORTED We are a crossplay network, which means we support both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. You can play on all devices such as PC, Phone, iPad, Switch, Xbox and more!» Generators » Dungeons » Prison » Coming Soon

Updated September 25, 2024

Players:	103/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	7	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Enchanted Armories Found:	3	Endless Night Skies:	1
Void Armor Forged:	13	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	19
Divine Relics Bestowed:	13	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	18
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1

Random Fact: Lovely Truth: Someone discovered a tree that grows candy—it’s now a favorite hangout for adventurers with a sweet tooth.