I found this server that feels like the old prison days. It is not an OP prison so you do not start out super strong. You begin with basic tools and leather armor and you actually have to grind to get better gear.
You rank up by mining and doing the classic prison grind. The ranks go from A all the way up to Citizen and you can prestige for special rewards when you hit the top rank. You have to smelt your ores and then walk through pvp zones to sell them in the commissary so it feels risky and intense.
There are guards that protect new players and also enforce contraband rules. Swords and potions are illegal so if a guard sees you with them they will fight you. You can even get sent to solitary confinement by a guard if you have bad conduct.
There are some cool extra ways to make money like custom fishing and growing special illegal plants in your cell. You can rent a prison cell or a plot to store items build stuff grow illegal crops or make your own shop. There are quests for extra cash or special items and a bounty system if you want to put a price on someone and hunt players.
The server also has an auction house and parkour challenges around the prison. It is very focused on grinding pvp and that classic community prison feel where you actually have to work to reach parole and finally become a citizen.
The Pen – Classic Non OP Prison Grind
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All Outta Blocks 18+ Proximity SMP
adult communitycasual gameplaychill vibescollab buildsCOMMUNITY SERVERdiamond tradingfriendly playersHermitCraft Inspiredjava editionLight Pluginslong-term worldPlayer Economyplayer-drivenproximity voicepublic projectsshopping districtSurvival multiplayerSurvival Smpvanilla stylewhitelist only
This server is called All Outta Blocks and it feels like a big friend group that plays Minecraft together all the time. It is made by the players for the players and the community is very active with people online pretty much all day.
The world is a Hermitcraft style SMP. There is a diamond based economy and a shopping district where players make shops. There are also public builds and big community projects so people always have something to work on together.
Most people use proximity chat on here so talking in game feels really natural. There are homes and player warps and some extra cosmetic and quality of life plugins. New plugins get added based on community requests and polls so the server changes when the players want it to.
The server tries to keep the normal vanilla Minecraft feeling while still letting the community grow and expand it. It is a whitelisted server and it is only for players who are 18 or older. It runs on Minecraft 1.21.11 Java edition.
They always want more people to join and they seem super welcoming to anyone who wants a chill survival SMP with an active community.
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Chill Semi Vanilla 1.21 Survival
24-7 uptimebuild and chillCasual Survivalcommunity-driveneasy-goingfriendly playersGrief ProtectionJava SurvivalKeep InventoryLight Pluginslong-term worldnew world smellno pay towinPlayer Shopsrelaxed gameplaySemi VanillaSimple EconomySmall CommunityStarter FriendlySurvival Focus
This is a small semi vanilla survival server that someone bought just to mess around and keep online.
The server has basic plugins like essentials and chest shops so players can trade stuff and set up simple shops. There is grief prevention so you can claim land and keep your builds safe.
The owner says they want to keep it running all the time and they are asking people to join and bring friends and give ideas for what to add next.
Right now it just feels like a chill place to play normal Minecraft survival with a few helpful commands and protection so you can build without worrying about getting wrecked.
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Chilltown SMP – Relaxed Long Term Survival
adult-friendlycasual minecraftChill Communitycozy survivalCustom CreaturesCustom ItemsCustom terrainfriendly playersLand Protectionlong-term worldno pay to winnon reset realmpeaceful-survivalrelaxed gameplaysemi vanilla feelsolo friendlyStarter FriendlySurvival Buildersvanilla stylevisual seasons
Chilltown is a survival SMP that feels really calm and relaxed. It has been running since 2019 so the world feels super lived in with player towns farms and big projects everywhere. The server is focused on survival at your own pace and it aims for a true vanilla style without chaos.
The community is mostly adults and people are respectful so it is a good place if you want a chill group instead of drama. It is also nice if you are tired of pay to win stuff or servers that reset all the time.
The world is not just random terrain. It is a custom world that looks really good and it also has seasons that change how everything looks. There are custom mobs weapons tools and enchants but they are balanced and not totally overpowered. You can claim land using a simple chunk based system so your builds stay safe.
New players get a starter kit and daily rewards so it is easier to get going. There is also an optional tutorial that helps you settle in even if you want to play mostly solo. The server runs on Java 1.21.11 which is the latest version.
If you want a place to relax build and stay for a long time Chilltown is made for that kind of player.
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Sparked SMP – Chill Vanilla Fabric 1.21
adult communitybuild togetherCommunity Focusedfabric serverfriendly buildersHermitcraft Vibeslaid back gameplaylong-term worldlow qol tweaksminimal pluginsno flashing menusno land claimsno random tpproximity voicesemi vanilla feelSocial SurvivalSurvival Smptrust based playvanilla stylewhitelist server
Sparked SMP is a long term survival world that feels like you just joined a friends server. It is simple on purpose and it feels really close to vanilla. There are no giant menus or spammy messages. There are no warps and no land claims and only a few quality of life things.
The server uses Fabric and is on 1.21.11. It has some small datapacks like extra mob heads and armor stands you can pose and proximity voice chat. There is bluemap and some protection mods under the hood so your builds are safe if something bad happens. Nothing really changes the normal vanilla gameplay.
The community is the main focus. It is mostly adults and feels pretty mature and relaxed. People build and play kind of like Hermitcraft but everyone still keeps their own style. The admins are active and they stay involved with players. They are open about server costs specs and bans so it feels transparent and honest.
When you join it might feel bare and trust based but that is the whole idea. It is meant to feel like a small tight group that just wants to build and hang out in a long running world.
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5tarRock Semi Vanilla Realistic Survival
Challenge FocusedCustom terrainCustom worldgrind focusedHandcrafted Maphard survivallong-term playno autofarmsno pay towinrealistic gameplaySemi Vanillaskill-based combatslow progressionSmall CommunitySurvival Builderssurvival puriststeam friendlytough economyVanilla Pluswholesome players
This server is called 5tarRock and it feels like a tough semi vanilla world that is trying to be pretty realistic.
They have been working on it for about four months and the whole map is custom. The ore generation is different and the combat is changed too. There is even a climate system and more stuff that makes the world feel serious.
The server does not just give you free stuff. You actually have to work for everything. Auto farms are disabled so you can not just afk and win. It is made for players who like grinding and slow progress.
The community is small right now and they want more players who like this realistic style. They also have a contest for a new logo and banner where you can win 125 dollars if your design gets picked. You just send in a picture you made and you have a chance to win.
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