I found a survival multiplayer server called The Garden and it is semi vanilla so it feels like normal survival but with extra stuff added to make it more fun.
It has cross play for Java and Bedrock and they recommend Java for the best time. The rules are strict about no hacking and no griefing and no stealing and no nonconsensual PvP.
The community tries to stay close and chill and they shut down toxicity fast. People are encouraged to make big projects like towns and shopping areas and sometimes there are events with prizes.
It also has an economy with ranks you earn by getting in game money so it is not pay to win. You can earn money by leveling jobs and doing milestones and tasks or running a shop. There are features like McMMO skills art maps and even resizing your character.
The Garden Semi Vanilla SMP Crossplay
StellarMC Chill Vanilla SMP Fresh Resets
StellarMC is a relaxed vanilla survival SMP that started as a small friend group back in August 2023 and turned into a friendly community server.
It keeps the classic Minecraft feel with a few quality of life additions. The server is whitelisted so it stays safer and more tight knit. Griefing and cheating are not allowed and the rules are taken seriously.
The world gets a fresh start every 6 months which helps keep things fair and exciting. It is hosted in Europe and it supports both Java and Bedrock on version 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrdinary SMP Whitelisted Vanilla Adventure
Ordinary SMP is a vanilla survival server on Java 1.21.11 and it stays up to date with the newest stuff. It feels like a tight knit place with players from all over who like to build and explore together.
The server is whitelisted so the community stays respectful and active. There are server wide events like PvP battles build contests and big community projects so it does not get boring.
For safety they use Ledger to track player activity so griefing or stealing can be investigated. It also has BlueMap so you can check an interactive live map.
There is Simple VoiceChat for talking in game plus AudioPlayer for custom audio. The dragon can drop elytra too and there is a custom resource pack with cosmetics trophies and event rewards with a HermitCraft inspired vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel. The big twist is the overworld is all underground. There is no surface at all so you live in caves forever.
The world uses custom generation made by real Minecraft developers. You can find biomes resources and structures down there. Survival sounds brutal and you have to be smart to last.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start and new additions. It also adds the Wasteland Dimension as a huge expansion with a new spawn. In the Wasteland you can fight for exclusive gear explore massive mega structures and mess with a unique currency and economy for trading.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore GeoRP Nations With Real Borders
City occupation warsOverworld only eraSeasonal survival challengeSiege warfare gameplaySurvival progression world
New Haven is a geopolitical roleplay SMP where nations feel real because borders come from what players actually build. If you want world building and diplomacy and survival to matter this server is aiming for that.
There are no claim plugins for protection so land control is done through roads walls and houses. Nations grow in tiers and if you do not mark a border with real builds it counts as wilderness.
Random griefing and stealing gets rolled back fast with CoreProtect so your builds do not just get erased. Wars are declared and then you can do real sieges and even occupy cities since there are no invisible barriers. New nations get a 72 hour grace period to set up.
Seasons change every few real life days and temperature is part of survival. Winter can freeze water and crops only grow indoors so you need leather armor or campfires to not freeze.
The lore calendar is compressed so 1 real life week equals 1 lore year and New Years Day is every monday. The world border is 2000 by 2000 to keep people close and the Nether and End are locked for now. Combat has a knockout state that lasts 1 minute so friends can revive you and keep inventory is off and players drop heads on final death. Simple Voice Chat is encouraged and BreweryX lets you brew and age drinks and the server supports both Java and Bedrock players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPUniverse SMP New Season Community Survival
I found Universe SMP and it is a survival server with a tight knit community. The whole vibe is built on trust and people try to keep it chill.
A new season started a couple weeks ago so it feels active again. You can team up and build mega cities or you can go solo and do your own thing.
It also lets both premium and cracked players join so more people can play together. If you want a semi friendly place that is mostly about the community this one fits.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP