This server is a small semi vanilla factions world where players actually matter. The whole place is built around player made factions and a lot of the story comes from how people interact.
There is an Embassy where players handle diplomacy. You can talk about alliances deals and rivalries. It feels like a little roleplay but it is still pretty chill.
You can go out and settle new land. You can design your own town or build up a whole faction base. Other groups are doing the same so the world feels alive.
There is a Market that works as the center of the player economy. People trade and buy stuff and build projects together.
The server is kept small on purpose so the community can stay friendly and active. They care more about good players than big numbers. If you like helping a world grow over time and being nice to others this fits you.
There are a few plugins that make things more interactive but performance is the main focus. There are also some shared buildings like the Embassy the Market and a Spawn area that everyone can use.
Small Semi Vanilla Factions World
Disc Realms Semi-Anarchy Season Launch
Disc Realms is a big semi anarchy server that has that old school feel with roots going back to 2013.
It has an active community and dedicated staff so you can get support fast when you need it.
There are weekly events that sound like a lot of action and the season release is happening now.
You can join on Java from 1.8 up to 1.21.x and Bedrock on the latest version.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGarden SMP Lives RP Worldbuilding
The Garden SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival multiplayer server that is built for worldbuilding adventure and roleplay. It uses plugins to add extra flavor while still feeling like survival.
You start with 3 lives and you only lose them through PvP. If you run out you become a ghost and the story keeps going. Players can also bring someone back using a craftable revival book.
Some vanilla stuff is turned off to help roleplay like no Elytra and no Ender chests. This makes travel and building roads and towns matter more and it pushes players to interact.
There are lots of extras like locking chests with keys and making lockpicks to break in. You can set up chest shops brew alcohols and beers and even tame any mob as a pet.
When you join you wake up above the clouds then you stick the landing and go down the Monolith to begin. You can pick a race for your character like elf halfling merfolk giant or human then you wake on the docks of Isla De Viva Eterna. From there you can sail to the mainlands and claim land or live in a town with others.
The vibe is relaxed with optional challenges and it is not pay to win. Staff and mods are active and the community is small but thriving.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTerraScape Vanilla SMP Peaceful 18+
I found TerraScape SMP and it is a peaceful survival server for Java players. It is mostly vanilla and it keeps things chill since pvp is only allowed if both people agree.
The community is small and mature and it is an 18 plus server. They do events and the staff says they are happy to help if you have problems.
It has a few plugins like sit map art simple voice chat that you can ignore if you want and Bluemap. The rules are basic but important like be respectful and no griefing stealing or random pvp and you can build freely as long as you respect other people and their stuff.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew World SMP Not Already Maxed
This is a fresh survival server made for people tired of joining late and seeing everyone already stacked. The world is still new so there are no huge empires yet and no untouchable players.
It runs on 1.21.11 Fabric and it is semi anarchy with light mods. Nothing wild. Just small quality of life stuff to keep things smooth and the rest is part of the game.
There are places to explore and loot to restore and secrets hidden behind doors. They also do in game rewards plus community events and invite rewards. The server is being actively developed and the goal is to keep it going long term.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Semi Anarchy Fabric 1.21.11
I found a fresh semi anarchy server on Fabric 1.21.11 with light mods. It is meant to stay smooth and not feel crazy modded.
It is a new world so there are no giant empires yet and no players that feel untouchable. You are not showing up late because it is basically the start.
The vibe is explore and take chances. There are places to check out loot to rebuild and secrets behind doors.
They also do in game rewards community events invite rewards and they say the server is being developed actively and built to last long term.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP