The Garden is a semi vanilla survival multiplayer server that tries to keep the normal Minecraft feeling but adds extra stuff to make it more fun.
It supports cross play between Java and Bedrock Edition but Java is recommended for the best experience. The rules are strict about no hacking no griefing no stealing and no nonconsensual PvP.
The community is meant to be close knit and staff removes toxicity and drama fast. People are encouraged to make big projects like towns and shopping areas and there are sometimes events with prizes. There is also a Discord with lots of chat channels and it supports the Simple Voice Chat mod.
It is not pay to win and everything in the store can be earned in game. Ranks are bought with in game money and you earn money by doing things like leveling up jobs completing milestones and tasks or running a shop. Other features include McMMO skills art maps and resizing your character. There is also a Valentines build competition where you rent a plot and judges pick the top builds for prize packs.
The Garden SMP Semi Vanilla Crossplay
The Old Age Modded Adventure Server
I found a modded Minecraft server called The Old Age and it is made to be friendly even if you are new and still learning
It has Create for building cool machines and it also has Create Numismaticks so there is a coin style money thing
There is Deeper and Darker for more spooky exploring plus Creeper Overhaul to change up creepers and Enderite for upgrades
It also has voice chat so you can talk to people while you playGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLuminary Falls Mature Long-Term SMP
Luminary Falls is a cozy survival SMP for adults who want a mature place to play for a long time. It is on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it keeps the classic survival feel but adds quality of life plugins and datapacks.
It is whitelist only and 18+ with players from around the world so people are on at lots of different times. The server runs on Java and it also has full Bedrock crossplay.
Some client mods are allowed as long as they are not giving unfair advantages. The staff has many years of experience and the vibe is uplifting and LGBTQ+ friendly.
They use resource worlds so the main world does not need to reset which helps your builds stick around for years. There are regular players each week and you can fit in if you like building exploring farming redstone or joining events.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIperios Nations SMP Wars McMMO
I found Iperios and it is a survival SMP where you can build your own nation and try to get stronger with skills. You can make a government with laws and ranks or you can just join a nation that already exists.
The big thing here is geopolitics and wars. There are resource camps in game you can conquer and they become your first income of geopolitical resources. You use that to expand and take more territory and also earn wealth.
It also has custom enchants and a bunch of helpful plugins like a live map claims protection spawners and McMMO. You have to get whitelisted first and then a staff member helps you get started with a beginner kit.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozyCraft Chill No PvP Forever Survival
CozyCraft is a calm survival server for people who want to play slow and build for the long run. It feels old school and keeps things simple so you can just enjoy Minecraft.
It is fully cooperative with no PvP. The world is meant to stay forever with no seasonal wipes so your builds do not get erased.
Gameplay is mostly vanilla with only a few quality of life plugins. It is builder focused with natural progression and no flashy gimmicks or pressure to grind.
The community is small and friendly and it welcomes new players. You can join on Java or Bedrock.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPModded Squad PvP Weekly Battlefield Events
Frontline Combat is a modded server that is all about squad style team PvP. It goes for that battlefield kind of feel where you fight as a team and try to win together.
They run regular events every week and they keep trying to make each one better. The server also uses their own custom mods and content and they are trying to grow the player base.
This is Java only.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP