TotallySuspicious – A Vanilla-ish SMP Server for Suspiciously Friendly LGBTQ+ Hermitcraft Fans

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Minecraft Server Overview

Server Name	TotallyNotSuspicious SMP
Established	2018
Season	12 (Current)

Why Join Us?

Servers hosted in North America
Discord to Minecraft chat
Simple Voice Chat integration
Private ticket system for complaints/questions/support
No shop plugins, only diamond economy
Organized events such as Dragon Fights

Mini Seasons

Custom modded mini seasons lasting around a month, bridging main seasons. Uses various modpacks based on different themes.

Discord

Discord is required for communication and whitelisting on the server. Optional “Discord Member” role available for those who just want to chat.

Apply here:

https://discord.gg/vPqyu9dPJ7

Previous Season Spawn Images

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FAQ

Question	Answer
How do I apply to join the server?	Read through #waitlist-form on Discord, open a ticket, and paste the form with answers in the ticket.
What is the primary goal of the community?	To be inclusive, friendly, and collaborative with a focus on member interactions.
How long do seasons typically last?	5-7 months

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	92/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	5	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	130
Infernal Machines Built:	0	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Epic Weapons Forged:	6
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Lunar Scepters Activated:	12	Rune Stones Activated:	8

Random Fact: Sweet Lore: A player once tamed a unicorn by offering it a sugar cube—it now follows them everywhere, leaving a trail of sparkles.

Why Don’t Female Protagonists In Games Have Interesting Designs Minecraft SMP

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Tired of playing as yet another boring, generic female character in games? Look no further than our Minecraft SMP! Our female protagonists are anything but bland – from warrior princesses riding dragons to quirky inventors with a love for explosions, our server is filled with unique and exciting female characters that break the mold. Join us for a wild ride of adventure, creativity, and a whole lot of girl power! Who needs another “bald white man” when you can be a badass babe in our world?

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Divine Relics Bestowed:	6
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	17	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	29
Cursed Statues Activated:	4	Mineshafts Explored:	5
Hidden Passages Discovered:	8	Dimension Hops:	1
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2

Random Fact: Did you know? When the last shadow realm was conquered, the conquering player gained the ability to speak in rhymes.

NaziMassacre83MC

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hey u! r u bored of boring old minecraft servers? well u gotta join this cray cray server where we have a party every day to celebrate the 83rd anniversary of a nazi massacre in ukraine! yasss, we know how to turn a tragic event into a lit party! come join us for some epic builds, insane pvp battles, and maybe even a dance off with hitler himself (jk, he’s not really there… or is he?). so what r u waiting for? join now and let’s make history… or at least pretend to!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	3
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	47	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	28
Astral Staffs Crafted:	5	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	10
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3	Love Letters Sent:	10

Random Fact: Adorable But True: Someone enchanted a broom to sweep by itself—it now has a habit of tidying up wherever it goes.

OKOK-GRIEF Grif we are all happy ♥♥ Minecraft server

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good administration, good creator, etc. we are always glad to see you at any time))) we love to communicate, be friends and invite your friends. It’s more fun together!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Living Shadows Defeated:	3	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	100
Haunted Chests Opened:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Shadow Figures Spotted:	5	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	7
Emeralds Found:	4480	Dragonkin Hatched:	2
Cursed Taverns Survived:	1	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2

Random Fact: Wholesome Truth: A player discovered a hidden cave full of glowing crystals—it’s now a popular spot for quiet reflection and wonder.

Blocky Brigade – Minecraft Server

ai, animation improvements, battlepass, blocky, Brigade, Community Resource, enlg, Enlisted General, fps, Guerrilla Warfare, Minecraft, new class, News, official site, ROADMAP, Running Event, Server, squad-based, test server, update, Vehicles, weapons, Weapons List, world war II

Looking for a Minecraft server that will have you leading your squad of blocky AI to their doom over and over again? Look no further than our server! Join now for the ultimate World War II FPS experience where you can watch your pixelated comrades fall in battle while you laugh maniacally.

But that’s not all! Our server has a roadmap that will blow your mind, a community resource that will have you saying “wow, I didn’t know Minecraft could do that”, and a weapons list that will make you want to trade in your diamond sword for a vintage rifle.

And don’t even get me started on our current battle pass – it’s so epic, even Herobrine is jealous. Plus, we have a running event that involves the NKVD because who doesn’t love a little Soviet secret police action in their Minecraft game?

But wait, there’s more! We have a test server live until September 30th where you can try out the latest updates, including a new class called Guerrilla that will have you sneaking through the blocky jungle like a pro. And don’t forget about our animation improvements – your Steve will never move the same way again.

So what are you waiting for? Join our server now and experience the most chaotic, hilarious, and downright insane Minecraft World War II FPS you’ve ever seen. Trust us, you won’t regret it (or maybe you will, but it’ll be worth it).

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Epic Mounts Acquired:	6	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Heroic Legacies Created:	2	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	6
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Backwards Speech Heard:	6	Portal Loops Escaped:	3
Whispering Shadows Heard:	2	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	41

Random Fact: Did you know? The first Dragon Egg found was hatched during a meteor shower!

Saudi Arabia Minecraft SMP: Why is a Country Like Saudi Arabia That Receives Military Aid…

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Welcome to our Minecraft SMP, where the only bombs dropping are the ones you craft yourself to blow up your friends’ bases! Join us for a wild ride where the only war crimes committed are stealing someone’s diamonds or accidentally setting fire to a forest. Who needs real-world drama when you can have epic battles and hilarious shenanigans in our virtual world? Come join us and see why this server is the bomb…literally!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Fairy Circles Danced In:	6	Powerful Allies Recruited:	4
Magical Frogs Kissed:	8	Celestial Crowns Worn:	5
Phantom Ships Sailed:	4	Glitched Entities Encountered:	2
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	7
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2

Random Fact: Did you hear? A player once rode a unicorn straight into a dimension hop, and they haven’t stopped laughing since.

AchieveMine SMP

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Have you ever built a house made entirely out of diamond blocks? Have you ever tamed a dragon and rode it into battle against a horde of creepers? Have you ever defeated the Ender Dragon with nothing but a wooden sword and a bucket of lava? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you need to join our Minecraft SMP right now!

Our server is filled with crazy challenges, epic battles, and hilarious moments that will have you laughing until your sides hurt. We have a community of players who are always up for a good time, whether it’s building giant statues of themselves or organizing massive pranks on each other.

So if you want to test your skills, make new friends, and have the time of your life in Minecraft, then join our SMP today. Who knows, maybe you’ll even become the ruler of the server and have everyone bowing down to your pixelated greatness!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	106/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Epic Weapons Forged:	9	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2
Magical Frogs Kissed:	1	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Secret Passages Found:	5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	7

Random Fact: Did you hear? Living statues can be befriended with a simple riddle—just hope they don’t ask you for one in return!

PumpkinSpiceCraft

apple cider, autumn, baked goods, cinnamon, comfort food, comfort food recipes, cozy drinks, Cranberry, Fall, harvest flavors, hot chocolate, maple syrup, mulled wine, pecan pie, pumpkin spice, PumpkinSpiceCraft, roasted vegetables, Seasonal, Soup, spiced latte, stew

Are you tired of boring old pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider? Well, on our Minecraft server, we have a special potion called the “Autumn Elixir” that will make you feel like you’re swimming in a pool of candy corn while riding a roller coaster made of caramel apples. Trust us, once you taste this magical concoction, you’ll never want to go back to regular fall drinks again! So come join us and sip on some Autumn Elixir while building the most epic pumpkin patch you’ve ever seen. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner in a cup, but with a side of creepers and skeletons.

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	110/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3	Herobrine Sightings:	10
Omnipotent Charms Created:	5	Cursed Lands Purified:	2
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	7	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	227
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	7	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	64

Random Fact: Magical Fact: A player once brewed a potion that turned their pet into a talking companion—it always knows just what to say.

FrostyFenceCraft

Arctic region, border control, border fence, cross-border cooperation, defense strategy, diplomatic relations, european union, finland, foreign policy, FrostyFenceCraft, geopolitical implications, international relations, migration control, national security, norway, physical barrier, political decision, russia, Scandinavian countries, SECURITY, territorial integrity

so like, this server is like the ultimate Minecraft experience, like seriously, you won’t find anything crazier than this.

imagine this, we have a whole section of the map where you can build your own crazy fence just like Norway is thinking about doing. But get this, instead of keeping out Russians, you’re keeping out creepers and zombies. How epic is that?

And if that’s not enough to convince you to join, we also have a secret underground tunnel that leads to a hidden village filled with villagers who are actually aliens in disguise. They’ll trade you rare items in exchange for your soul. Just kidding, they actually just want emeralds.

But wait, there’s more! We have a haunted mansion where you can battle ghostly mobs and uncover hidden treasures. And if you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon the legendary diamond sword of doom that can one-hit kill anything in its path.

So what are you waiting for? Join our server now and experience the wildest Minecraft adventure of your life. Trust us, you won’t regret it. Or maybe you will, but hey, at least you’ll have a good story to tell.

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	107/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Soul Swords Wielded:	3
Crops Grown:	1959	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Mythical Swords Crafted:	39	Magical Familiars Summoned:	1
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	5	Mythical Relics Collected:	8

Random Fact: Did you know? When a reality-bending puzzle is solved, it sometimes turns nearby players into walking marshmallows.

Pixelated shenanigans on a semi-clean canvas, join us for some SMP fun!

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Minecraft Server Overview

Server Name	Friendly SMP Server
Features	Semi-vanilla gameplay, simple voice chat, temperatures with seasons, daily crates, grief prevention, custom armors, minigames
Supported Versions	1.18 to latest versions
Supported Platforms	Java and Bedrock

FAQ

Question	Answer
Is Simple Voice Chat required?	Yes, if you want to use proximity chat.
Are mods required?	No, but “Simple Voice Chat” is needed for proximity chat and “cinemamod” for the cinema.
What is the server address?	smp.playpixels.net
What is the Bedrock port?	19132
Is there a Discord server?	Join our Discord server

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Lost Cities Unearthed:	4	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	10
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4	Secret Guilds Joined:	4
Ancient Ruins Explored:	5	Mystic Runes Engraved:	3
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	28
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5

Random Fact: Magical Trivia: One player managed to defeat an epic boss with nothing but enchanted breadsticks—no joke!

Lonely Hags Hangout Minecraft Server

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Are you tired of playing on boring Minecraft servers where all you do is mine and build? Well, look no further because on our server, you can meet lonely hags! Yes, you heard that right. These hags are looking for companionship and are willing to trade rare items for your friendship. Who knew that Minecraft could be a matchmaking service?

But that’s not all! Our server is also home to a secret underground disco where creepers and skeletons bust a move to the latest tunes. You won’t find this kind of party anywhere else in the Minecraft universe. And if you’re feeling brave, you can even challenge the Ender Dragon to a dance-off. Trust us, it’s a sight to behold.

So why wait? Join our server today and embark on the craziest, most hilarious adventures you’ll ever experience in Minecraft. Who knows, you might even find love with a lonely hag or become the disco dancing champion of the underground world. The possibilities are endless!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Forbidden Doors Opened:	3	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2
Volcanoes Explored:	1	Cursed Amulets Found:	5
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	3	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	12
Epic Weapons Forged:	8	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Horror Stories Survived:	4	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4

Random Fact: Crazy But True: Players have reported seeing Herobrine playing pranks with invisible walls—no one knows why.

Minecraft SMP – /xivg/ – Dawntrail Adventures

Adventures, Amh Araeng, cerberus, Chaos, Costume Party Mixer, DAWNTRAIL, Dawntrail General, Dynamis, FATE grinding, final fantasy xiv, Free Companies, Garo, Goblet, Goblin, Gold Saucer, Lavender Beds, Lavender Beds Plot, Letter from the Producer LIVE, Linkshells, Mahjong Open Tournament, Marilith Dynamis, materia, MEETUPS, Minecraft, mist, Mord Souq, Pre-Halloween Badlands Chugs Watch Party, Resources, Seraph, Shadowbringers, smp, Tokusatsu Watch Party, Twin Peaks Meetup., warm bodies, xivg, zombie movies, ZOMBIELAND, zurvan

Hey there, fellow Minecrafters! Are you tired of the same old boring SMPs with no pizazz? Well, do I have the server for you! Our server is so wild that even the creepers are afraid to explode!

Join us for our upcoming meetups where we’ll be grinding Shadowbringers Shared FATEs while riding Marilith Dynamis in Amh Araeng. And don’t miss our Tokusatsu Watch Party where we’ll be watching GARO episodes 6-10 while chilling in Lavender Beds and Dynamis.

But that’s not all! We’ve got a Zombie Movies night coming up where we’ll be watching Warm Bodies and Zombieland in Shirogane. And if you’re feeling adventurous, join us for our Twin Peaks Meetup where we’ll be discussing Season 2 episodes 6-9 in The Mist.

And mark your calendars for our Mahjong Open Tournament in the Gold Saucer and our epic Costume Party Mixer in the Goblet. Plus, don’t miss our Pre-Halloween Badlands Chugs Watch Party in Lavender Beds Plot 28, 19th Ward.

So why wait? Join our server now for a Minecraft experience like no other! Who knows, maybe even Herobrine will make an appearance! 😉🎮 #BestSMPever #CreeperApproved

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Teleportation Mishaps:	5	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	2
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2	Void Armor Forged:	13
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	3	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	26
Dark Rituals Completed:	7	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	11
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Legendary Heroes Trained:	2

Random Fact: Magical Insight: Moonlit rituals are believed to be more powerful if performed while wearing socks on your hands.

LakeHouseLovers Minecraft Server

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Welcome to our Minecraft server, where we value family time and epic adventures over weddings any day! Join us and escape the drama of wedding invitations and after parties, and instead, embark on thrilling quests with your friends and fellow players.

Imagine building a lakeside mansion with your loved ones, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and endless possibilities. Who needs a wedding when you can create your own magical world in Minecraft?

Don’t miss out on the chance to join us and experience the ultimate getaway from real-life drama. Plus, our server is filled with hilarious stories and unexpected twists that will keep you entertained for hours on end.

So why waste your time at a wedding after party when you can be part of our crazy Minecraft community? Join now and let the fun begin!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	96/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cursed Swords Broken:	3	Living Shadows Defeated:	5
Portal Loops Escaped:	2	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6
Wyrmholes Dug:	10	Chimeras Created:	3
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	10	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	35
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	11	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2

Random Fact: Cute But True: Someone built a house out of enchanted gingerbread—it’s sturdy, sweet, and smells like Christmas all year round.

YardSaleYikes

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Are you tired of boring yard sales where people actually expect you to pay the correct amount for your items? Well, then you need to join our Minecraft server where we have the most outrageous yard sale experiences!

Imagine shopping in a virtual world where the prices are always changing, and the sellers are constantly undercharging you. You’ll never know what to expect when you approach the counter to pay – will it be $9 or $14?

And don’t worry about those pesky sellers chasing you down for the extra money they think you owe. On our server, you can just ignore their requests on Venmo and keep the extra cash for yourself!

Join us now for a yard sale experience like no other, where the prices are always a surprise and the drama is endless. Who knew shopping could be so entertaining?

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	5	Phantom Knights Defeated:	2
Infinity Stones Found:	1	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	11
Glorious Feasts Held:	20	Powerful Allies Recruited:	2
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	15	Potions Brewed:	64
World-Altering Spells Cast:	2	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	29

Random Fact: Did You Know? A player once found a rainbow that they could pick up and carry—now it’s the ultimate fashion accessory.

RespawnStats Minecraft SMP

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Are you tired of boring old Minecraft servers where dying just means losing your items? Well, on our server, when you die, you get to see a hilarious stat like “times killed by a chicken” or “number of times you’ve accidentally punched a villager”. Join us for a laugh-filled adventure where death is just another opportunity for comedy gold!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	101/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Undead Armies Raised:	4	Legendary Items Repaired:	2
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	5	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Elemental Crystals Collected:	75	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	20	Paranormal Events Investigated:	4
Horror Stories Survived:	5	Astral Mages Summoned:	4

Random Fact: Wild But True: Someone actually summoned an Eldritch Beast using nothing but friendship bracelets!

TearjerkerTunes

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Are you tired of boring Minecraft servers that make you cry tears of boredom? Well, look no further because our server will have you crying tears of joy!

Join our server and prepare to be blown away by the epic builds, insane PvP battles, and hilarious pranks that will have you crying tears of laughter.

We guarantee that our server will have you hooked like a catchy song that you just can’t stop listening to, even if it makes you cry every time. So what are you waiting for? Join now and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you wanting more!

Updated October 1, 2024

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Legendary Scepters Created:	2
Buildings Constructed:	49	Forbidden Doors Opened:	2
Mines Excavated:	2310	Phantom Horses Ridden:	1
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	2
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	3	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3

Random Fact: Trivia: The last enchanted forest planted was accidentally grown upside down, yet it thrived—go figure!