I found this survival server called Smithtainment Minecraft and it feels like a real home online. They have been running games for over ten years so it feels pretty stable and well made. The server is on hard mode and it still feels kind of vanilla but with a bunch of extra quality of life stuff.
There are jobs you can take and you can level up skills and fight stronger mobs. There is a resource world so the main world does not get wrecked. Mobs and spawners can stack and there are both server shops and player shops so you can trade a lot. You can also set up player warps and use commands like rtp home and sethome which makes exploring way easier.
If you die you meet this fairy who lets you buy back your items which is actually pretty cool because hard mode can be rough. There are playtime ranks that give you more perks the longer you stay so it rewards people who stick around. The spawn area is custom built and looks really nice and there is a PvP arena under it for people who want to fight.
There are custom Ender Dragon fights so you can team up with other players and take her down together. The community seems really welcoming and they help new players when they join. The server runs on Minecraft Java version 1.21.10 so it is updated and ready for new adventures.
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Anarchy Network Semi-Vanilla Chaos
always onlinechat moderationCommunity SurvivalGrief allowedhard survivallarge worldborderLong-Term Mapminimal rulesnether roofno map resetno pay to winNo-Claimsno-teleportopen pvpplayer freedomPvP SurvivalSemi VanillaSurvival Focusunchanged gameplayvanilla combat
Anarchy Network is a semi anarchy Minecraft server that tries to feel like real vanilla survival. It launched on October 11th 2024 and runs all day and night.
You can join on Java versions from 1.7.2 up to 1.21.10 and it is best if you use 1.21.10 so things do not break. The world border is huge with 2 million blocks each way so you can run really far and hide.
The server has no map resets and there is no teleporting at all except for a simple spawn command so people far away do not feel stuck forever. There is no pay to win and griefing and pvp are fully allowed so you always have to watch your back.
The gameplay tries to stay close to vanilla. Phantoms are removed and you are allowed to use the nether roof. Only half of the online players are needed to skip the night so it is not too annoying.
The rules are simple. You cannot use exploits lag machines or dupes. You also cannot spam or harass people in chat or use racial slurs. Besides that most things are allowed so the server feels wild but still not totally out of control.
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BetaBuddies Vanilla Beta 1.7.3 Community
beta nostalgiacasual gameplayChill Communityclassic minecraftCommunity Focusedcozy serverfriendly playersKind Playersno cheatingNo Griefingold schoolPeaceful Vibesrespectful playersretro versionRule-abidingSmall Communitysurvival buildingSurvival FocusVanilla Survivalwholesome chat
This server is called BetaBuddies and it runs on Minecraft beta 1.7.3. It is vanilla so it feels like old school Minecraft with no crazy extra stuff.
The server is trying to grow a small but active community. The vibe is friendly and chill and people are supposed to be kind to each other. Bullying is not allowed.
There are rules against hate speech and hateful symbols. You also are not allowed to grief or steal or cheat. They want people to build and play without worrying someone will ruin their stuff.
They also ask players to avoid memes and jokes that are too explicit or offensive like gore or racism or sexism. The whole point is to keep the place nice and fun so everyone can relax and just enjoy beta Minecraft.
If you want a simple beta 1.7.3 world with a small nice community this feels like a cool place to try.
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New Horizons Semi-Vanilla Community
builder-friendlyCasual Survivalchill gameplaycommunity focuscommunity ideascozy servercreative buildersFair Gameplayfriendly playershangout serverlong haul playlong-term worldno griefing vibenon toxicplayer feedbackquality pluginsrelaxed survivalSemi Vanillaslow-pacedSurvival Focus
This server is a semi vanilla world that feels like a real long term place to play. It has only quality of life plugins so the game still feels like normal Minecraft.
The people here care a lot about the community. They want players who help shape the future of the server. Your ideas and play style actually matter and they listen to feedback.
There is no pay to win stuff which is really nice. Everyone plays fair and you do not have to spend money to keep up. It is more about building a world with friends and taking your time.
They are also looking for founding players. So if you join early you can help decide how the server grows and what it becomes.
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New Dawn SMP Hermitcraft Style Vanilla+
building townscasual gameplaychill survivalcollab buildingCommunity Focusedcozy survivalcreative survivaleconomy stylefriendly playersHermit stylelong-term worldmegabuild focusNo GriefingNo StealingNo Toxicityplayer-drivensemi matureStory-Driventrading focusedVanilla Survival
The New Dawn SMP is a vanilla plus server that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. It is survival with very few plugins so it stays close to normal Minecraft.
The main focus here is on megabuilds player towns trading and big community projects. Players are encouraged to be creative and help shape the world together instead of playing alone.
The community is friendly and semi mature and it is all about creativity and collaboration. People who like to build trade and tell stories about their base will probably enjoy this server a lot.
There are clear rules. No griefing no stealing and no toxicity. The idea is that everyone builds together and respects each other so the world can last a long time.
The server supports Minecraft version 1.21.10 and both Java and Bedrock players can join the same world.
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CozyCraft Semi Vanilla Chill SMP
Casual Survivalchill survivalClean GameplayCommunity SMPcozy worldfriendly playerslaid backlong termlow pluginminimal modsno grief vibeno pay towinno-nonsenseplayer communityPure Minecraftrelaxed gameplaySemi VanillaSimple FeaturesSurvival FocusSurvival only
This server is called Cozy Craft and it is a simple chill survival world.
It is semi vanilla and they use only a few plugins so the game feels like normal Minecraft. There is no crazy bloat or weird custom stuff. It is just survival and building and exploring.
The server is made to feel like an SMP where the community matters. It is meant for people who want a long term world and a clean survival experience.
If you just want Minecraft the classic way and to hang out with other players this server fits that style.
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