StravosSMP is a survival server that tries to keep the vanilla feel but adds some quality of life stuff. It runs on the most up to date version listed as 1.26.1 and you do not need to download a modpack since it is all server side.
The big things people talk about are graves so your items do not just vanish after you die and VeinMiner so you can clear ore veins faster. There is also a live auction house so players can buy sell and trade items from anywhere.
Getting around is easier too since you can use sethome and tpa. The server also says it is fair with no buy to win ranks so everyone starts with the same features.
StravosSMP Vanilla Survival With QOL
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This server is all about building your own island and growing it forever since the world never resets. You can keep expanding and see how far you can push your progress over time.
There are custom cave systems with multiple levels and ores that regenerate. You will also run into custom mobs and bosses down there so it feels like more than just mining.
Fishing is a huge thing here with over 100 unique textured fish to catch and collect. There are also 60 fishing mobs you can fight.
It has hundreds of quests to help guide what to do next. There are seasonal payouts so you can compete for the top or just play casual and still have a good time.
It is profile based so if you get bored of one island you can start a new one and switch back whenever. The server is also recruiting staff members for people who join early and stay dedicated. It supports version 1.21+ and is native on 1.21.10.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Survival SMP No Pay To Win
I found a new survival SMP called COLLEGESMP and it just opened with a fresh map so everyone starts even.
It is trying to stay simple with no pay to win stuff and not a ton of plugins. It is more about building big bases and doing redstone and making progress that matters.
They use CoreProtect and WorldGuard to help stop griefing and keep builds safe. The server is hosted on dedicated Pebblehost hardware and it is meant to be high performance.
There are a few basic commands like sethome spawn and wild to help you get going. They also say the first 50 players get a permanent Founder tag.
It is for mature active players and there is no whitelist or applications. It supports Java Edition version 1.20.1 and up.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Semi Vanilla Voice Chat SMP
I found a new SMP server that just started so it feels fresh and open for new people
It is semi vanilla so it still feels like normal Minecraft and it also has voice chat so you can talk while you play
It looks like a simple survival place to chill and build and hang out with othersGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPZaosMC Survival RPG SMP PVP
ZaosMC is a Java Edition survival RPG server that is built to last. It feels like a place where you can actually stick around and not worry about everything getting wiped after a few months.
The whole point is long term progress. You can build a base and keep growing it over time. You can also chase bigger goals and get stronger with real RPG style progression while still keeping the survival Minecraft feel.
There is also a player driven economy. People trade items and run shops and use auction systems to earn currency. The server also says it is not pay to win which makes it feel more fair for normal players.
It has PVP too so your reputation and choices can matter. It is made for builders grinders explorers and anyone who wants their effort to not get erased.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdventure Time Hub With ATM10 Survival
I found a small network with two main servers and a hub that is Adventure Time themed. The modded side is an All The Mods 10 forever world that is brand new and meant for long term play. It has voice chat and keep inventory is on for newer players. They said it can be turned off if most people want pvp.
There is also a clean vanilla survival server with voice chat. It supports Java and Bedrock crossplay. They are adding plugins and they are open to suggestions.
The hub is vanilla too and it works as a fallback server for the vanilla world. It has an Adventure Time spawn you can walk around and explore. All the servers are hosted by the owner and they aim for 24 7 uptime with smooth performance and active support. The vanilla servers also use ViaVersion so you can join on different Minecraft versions.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP