I found a semi vanilla survival multiplayer server that tries to keep the normal vanilla feel but adds extra stuff to make it more fun. It supports cross play for Java and Bedrock though Java is recommended.
The community is meant to be close and friendly. They say they shut down toxicity and drama fast. You can team up on big projects like towns and shopping areas and they also run events where you can win prizes. They also support using Simple Voice Chat.
Rules are clear like no hacking no griefing no stealing and no nonconsensual PvP. The server is not pay to win and the store items can be earned in game. Ranks are earned by getting in game money and you can make money with jobs milestones tasks or running a shop.
There are extra features like McMMO skills art maps and even resizing your character. They also have a Valentines build competition where you rent a plot and build then judges pick the top 3 for prize packs.
The Garden SMP Semi Vanilla Crossplay
Mace SMP The Chill Small Server
I found a small SMP server called Mace through a friend and it feels really chill.
It does not have a lot of players right now but the staff take care of it really well. It feels like a nice place to just play and hang out so I would recommend giving it a try.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLiME Crossplay SMP With Full VR
Beginner friendly survivalBuilder job roleCross-Platform SurvivalJob earning systemNeighborhood roleplay vibes
LiME is a survival SMP that lets Java and Bedrock play together. It even has full VR support so you can jump in that way too.
The world has city vibes with neighborhoods apartments and player shops. There is an economy and you can work jobs like builder or farmer to earn money and buy and sell stuff.
It is meant to be chill and drama free with simple rules and no pay to win. The staff is active and helpful.
There is a LiME Phone GUI in game so you can do teleports homes jobs and fast travel without typing. It also has cool mechanics like crouch to chop a whole tree and vein mining for ores. You can use crafting tables and anvils right from your inventory so you do not have to place them.
They do frequent updates and events so it stays fresh.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSeason Two Origins SMP Starts NOW
I found a survival multiplayer server that started because the owners could not find a good SMP so they made their own and want a thriving community.
Season two started today so it is a fresh start with a new spawn and a new seed.
It also has Origins and custom villager trades so you can play with different abilities and get different deals while you survive and build with others.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore War SMP No Claims No Mercy
I found a brand new war focused SMP that is totally unscripted and built for fighting and politics.
The world is fresh and nobody really owns anything yet. There are only a couple factions right now so it feels like early days where anything can happen.
There are no land claims and no safe zones and you do not keep inventory. If you get raided then you get raided and if you die you drop everything so bases actually have to be defended.
They want war clans and leaders and raiders who want to take over instead of just farming in peace.
It runs on Java 1.21.10 Paper. They also have custom effects that last almost forever and you do not need a modpack.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMint Survival Semi Vanilla Adventure World
always online serverExploration focused worldminimal changes gameplaynew player friendlyvanilla style tweaks
Mint Survival is a simple survival server that stays close to vanilla. It runs 24 7 and it is free to play. It uses only a few mods and they are just there to make the gameplay better.
The community feels friendly on the server and on Discord. It is meant to be a place where you can make friends and just chill.
There are bosses and dungeons plus adventures and custom structures to find. It also says zero pay to win and they do not take donations right now.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP