SurvivalTales SMP is a semi vanilla server that just opened and it already feels pretty cozy. It is based in the EU and the whole idea is to make survival more fun without going too crazy with mods.
The server lets Java and Bedrock players join so friends on different platforms can play together. The world has custom generation and custom structures in the Overworld the Nether and the End so exploring actually feels new and not just the same default map.
There is a player based economy and the grind is slower so progress feels earned instead of instant. The server has anti grief so builds are protected and you can focus on surviving and building instead of worrying about random destruction.
They added PyroFishing PyroMining and mcMMO so skills and gathering are more interesting. There is ArtMap for drawing pixel art and there are mob plushies plus a live map that lets you see the world from a browser. Ranks can be earned by voting and there is no pay to win at all.
Overall the server feels like a chill semi vanilla survival world with some cool custom content and a focus on fair play and a friendly community.
SurvivalTales SMP Semi-Vanilla Crossplay World
BetaBuddies Classic Beta Survival SMP
BetaBuddies is a small vanilla SMP on Minecraft Beta 1.7.3. It is for people who miss classic survival and want to build with others and keep it simple.
The community is trying to grow and stay active. The vibe is about having fun and making cool builds together in the old Beta style.
It is whitelist based so you have to request access. The rules are strict on respect. No hate speech and no griefing or stealing and no cheating. Try to keep memes away from anything offensive and be kind since bullying is not allowed.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSunset Retreat 18+ Vanilla Plus SMP
Sunset Retreat is an EU based seasonal SMP for players who are 18 and up. It is made to feel chill so you can relax and play without the chaos.
It stays close to vanilla but adds a few quality of life things. There is voice chat. There are mob and player heads. It also has Bedrock compatibility and a Pl3xMap so you can look at the world.
The server uses a diamond economy with player run shops. The owners are active and they actually play and keep up with updates. It is whitelisted and the community is welcoming and inclusive.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPJOIN THE RIFT SMP NOW
I found a Minecraft SMP called The Rift SMP.
The post was super simple and it looks like a straight up join and play type of server. If you want an SMP place to hop in and see what is going on this is basically that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLounge SMP Chill No Reset Survival
I found a chill long term SMP that is meant for people who want to play at their own pace and just build and survive.
They say the world has no resets so you can stick around and keep your progress. The community is supposed to be active and relaxed with no griefers and no drama.
There is a simple economy plus voice chat. PvP is optional since there is a toggle. It also has a Bedrock port for people who want to join that way.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDemocracy Survival With A Ruthless Emperor
CaliCraft is a player run Minecraft server based out of California where you can actually shape what happens. Every two weeks players elect an Emperor and this role has real power over the server. They can change plugins make laws and even imprison people for basically any reason. If you get marked as a fugitive you can end up spawning in prison when you die or get dragged back in handcuffs if you get caught.
The Emperor still has to follow a Constitution but they can add temporary laws during their reign. If players vote in a Discord poll for 3 days a law can become permanent so the server can change over time.
There is a lobby first and it gets you into the different gamemodes fast. Modded Survival has custom enchantments skills jobs an auction house an economy custom dungeons and vote crates with strong gear. It is also a claim world and it has a kingdom that the Emperor runs.
Vanilla Survival has quests chest sorting and daily rewards for more chill play. There is also Skyblock with some extra addons.
The server supports Java and Bedrock cross play and it supports versions 1.17.1 to 1.21.10. It also uses a custom resource pack with unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it feels like you need to come prepared.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP