Twix SMP is a small java vanilla server that is all about building and chill survival. It feels really relaxed and calm and players are focused on cool builds instead of sweaty grinding.
The server is based in the EU but there are people from all over the world hanging out. Everyone just plays together and works on projects and it feels pretty friendly.
Gameplay is vanilla with some small quality of life tweaks to make building better. There is no pvp and no griefing or stealing so your stuff is safe and you do not have to panic about your base.
There is also an event team that runs regular community events so there is always something fun to join. If you like building and chilling with people who think the same way this server fits really well.
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Ultimate Hardcore is a hardcore SMP where death is the end and it stays that way. There are no revives and no second chances so every fight and every trip out to explore feels scary.
The world is huge at 300000 by 300000 blocks and PvP is on everywhere. Raiding and griefing are allowed too so you always have to watch your back.
It still feels like vanilla Minecraft but it has plugins that make hardcore more intense. I saw player heads and you can loot a dead players Ender Chest. It also has Simple Voice Chat and detailed stat tracking plus some quality of life stuff.
Over time people form strong groups and take land then eventually they die and it all gets left behind. The history is made by players only and nothing is scripted.
It runs on version 1.21.11 and it is made for players who want one of the most unforgiving survival experiences.
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FabricCraft is a survival server that sticks to real vanilla mechanics because it runs on Fabric. It is semi anarchy so you get a lot of freedom but there are still a few rules to keep things from getting out of control.
There are no land claims and there are no world resets so the world stays persistent and player driven. People end up making alliances and trading and starting rivalries and going on raids.
Hacked clients or mods that give you an advantage are not allowed. There is also a simple voice chat mod you can use across the server.
Griefing is banned within 1k of spawn and it is enforced by active moderation instead of claims. If you like building farms and redstone this server is made for that since your contraptions work the way you expect.
There is also a manhunt gamemode if you want to mess around with speedrun style chasing.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNightfall Realms Chill SMP Survival

Nightfall Realms is a relaxed survival SMP where people build and play at their own pace. It is focused on creativity and community and it pushes a zero toxicity vibe.
The server is still growing so new players can help shape it. There is no pay to win stuff and you can get vote ranks for perks just by voting.
It runs on Java 1.21.11 and it supports crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can join together. It feels like a place to build explore and just hang out.
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build friendly rulescommunity-driven serverLand protection toolsPlayer Run EconomySemi-vanilla survival
I found a semi vanilla SMP server that is all about community and building cool stuff while still feeling like real survival.
It has a diamond based economy so people trade with diamonds and run player shops. There is also a shops menu so you can browse stores fast or set up your own.
Claims are a big deal here since you can protect your builds with golden shovels. It is PvE focused with no griefing and it also does not use keep inventory.
Java and Bedrock players can play together. There is a live world map you can check in your browser and separate resource worlds so the main world stays clean. You can also earn ranks and vote rewards and there are weekly events with a friendly community.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh 1.21.1 Survival SMP With Shops

I found a Java 1.21.1 survival SMP that is meant to stay small and feel like a real community. It is focused on long term play where your builds and progress actually matter.
It keeps a vanilla survival feel but adds quality of life stuff like tpa and sethome. There is also a player shop system so people can trade and build an economy.
They have crates and daily kits plus a daily crate and tokens you can spend. Proximity voice chat is available but it is optional.
Events are starting soon with PvP and group events where you can win prizes. The world is planned to be long term with no resets so you can commit to big projects.
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