I found this survival server that feels pretty wild and also really active. It is a classic style world with no hacks allowed and only a few small plugins so it still feels like real vanilla Minecraft.
The map has been around for over six years so there is a ton of history and old bases and random chaos everywhere. You can tell players have been building and fighting here for a long time.
The community feels tight and people seem to know each other already but new players can still jump in. They run events and even keep a wiki page and lists of allowed clients and mods so it is not just random it is organized too.
You can do almost anything. Build crazy bases fight other players trade with people grief explore weird ruins or just stand around and talk nonsense in chat. The world is basically a sandbox for whatever playstyle you like.
There is only one big rule. Do not cheat. No hacks no funny business. Everything else is just survive the chaos and try not to get wrecked by mobs and other players.
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CloudVale S7 Hardcore Lifesteal PvP
ban on deathBedrock Compatiblechallenging gameplaycombat logging offcommunity-drivencompetitive playcrossplay serverdeath penaltiesgrace periodhardcore survivalJava compatibleno grief loggingPvP-focusedrules enforcedseason sevenSemi VanillaSurvival multiplayerteam-basedThree livesvoice chat
CloudVale S7 is a hardcore Minecraft server where every death actually matters. When you join you start with three lives. Each time you die you lose one life and when you lose all three you get banned for a few minutes. If you keep dying the ban time goes up all the way to 24 hours. If you stay alive for a while your ban time target goes down and you can earn more lives again.
There is a 24 hour grace period with no PvP so new players can gear up and build safely. After that it turns into full PvP and you have to watch your back. The server blocks combat logging so you cannot just quit to escape a fight.
The server works on both Java and Bedrock clients and does not allow cracked clients. It uses SimpleVoiceChat and BetterTeams so players can make teams and talk to each other while they battle to be the strongest group.
There is a rules system in game. You can type a command to read the rules. If you break the rules you can get punished and if you break the same type of rule three times you get banned. The community hangs out together and the server is meant for players who like intense survival and serious PvP.
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GeoSMP New Vanilla Earth Survival
All Ages Welcomebalanced gameplaycasual gameplaychill survivalcommunity-drivencozy communityEarth Mapexploration focusfresh worldfriendly playerslaid backlong-term worldno grief focusplayer communityrelaxed vibesslow-pacedStarter Friendlysurvival buildingSurvival FocusVanilla Survival
This is a new vanilla Earth style server called GeoSMP. It is made to feel like a fresh start and it is made to stay balanced and fair.
The server is survival and it is vanilla so it feels like normal Minecraft but on a big Earth map. It is made for all ages so anyone can join and just chill and play.
The owner and staff worked really hard on this server and you can tell they want it to be a really good long term world. They are trying to grow the community so there are new people joining and everyone can build and explore together.
If you want a simple vanilla Earth server with a friendly vibe and a brand new start this one is actually pretty nice.
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Hardcore Server With Only 5 Lives
clan warfareCommunity FocusedCompetitive PVPfriendly playershardcore dramahardcore survivalhigh tensionintense survivalLimited liveslong-term worldno respawn safetyplayer alliancesPlayer Gangspvp politicsRisk-rewardSemi-CasualSmall CommunitySocial GameplaySurvival Challengeteam-focused
This is a hardcore Minecraft server where you only get 5 lives. After that you are done so every fight and every decision actually matters.
The world already feels kind of crazy because players are forming gangs and little groups. People team up for protection and then other groups try to hunt them. It feels really intense but also funny because everyone knows each other.
The community is small and pretty close so you start to recognize the same people online. It makes the server feel like a little neighborhood where drama and alliances are a big deal.
If you like hardcore survival and you want a place where your lives are limited and players form gangs this server is made for you.
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HyperLore 1.8 PvP Prison Beta
Beta TestingClassic CombatCombat FocusedCompetitive Fightseconomy-tradingfast-paced battlesfriendly chatkit experimentationnew communitynon pay-to-winold school pvpPlayer Economyprison grindprison rankingProgression Focusedpvp minded playersrank up goalsSkill-Based Duelsteam strategiestryhard arena
This server is called HyperLore PVP and it is all about 1.8 style combat and prisons with a player economy.
You can jump in and fight using the old pvp style that a lot of people still like. The server also has prisons so you rank up and use the economy to get better stuff.
Right now they are looking for beta testers so you can help find bugs and give feedback while the server is still new. It feels like a fresh place that wants active players who enjoy pvp and grinding in prisons.
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Dominion Society Hermitcraft Style SMP
Close knit playersCollaborative projectsCommunity Survivalcozy SMPcreative buildersevent weekendsfriendly membersHermitCraft stylelate game focuslong-term worldmap explorationmature survivalPlayer Economyproximity voicesemi vanilla vibeshopping districtsurvival challengesSurvival multiplayerVanilla SurvivalWhitelisted server
This server is a Hermitcraft style survival world that is trying to be long term and really community based. It is mostly vanilla and it feels like everyone is meant to build cool bases and projects together instead of rushing and leaving.
There is a player run shopping district so people can make shops and trade with diamonds. There is a world map you can look at from above and there is proximity chat so you can talk to people when you are near them in game which makes it feel more like a real town.
The server uses some datapacks that are just for quality of life and for looks like AFK display durability warnings armor stand statues more mob heads and stuff like that. There is multiplayer sleep and some things that make traveling and fighting the dragon feel nicer. TNT duping is allowed but other dupes and exploits are not.
The rules are pretty simple. You have to respect other players so no griefing stealing or harassment. No hacks or cheating. Chat is supposed to stay mature and friendly. PVP has to be agreed on and you are not allowed to build lag machines or crazy spam farms.
The community is for players who are 16 or older and they want people who actually take time to fill out an application. It is whitelisted and they are adding new players in rounds so everyone can start together and share that first weekend launch feeling.
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