Top 5 Best Minecraft Survival Servers

The top 5 Minecraft servers to play Minecraft survival mode online. As most of you know, playing Minecraft (SMP) online is one of the best ways to enjoy the game. With new features for server browsing and in game chat, it's a lot of fun. However, choosing the right server is important.

When choosing a Minecraft server to play on, you need to consider several things. Most importantly is the server uptime. This means how reliable the server actually is. There is no point joining a server if it gets shutdown at the weekend or is constantly under maintenance. Similarly, the kind of rules that the server administrators impose can make a big difference. There is nothing worse than joining a group of griefers or cheaters whose only goal is to take the fun away from YOUR game.

So here we go..(last update, 13/10/2011)

Top 5 Minecraft Survival Servers

1. Lord of the Craft

The official number one (premium) Mincraft role playing server. Includes nations, cities, races, economy, wars and even politics. There's a story line to follow and the world is described as progressive. Tonnes of great custom plugins installed on the server make this the best premium server to join.

Choose your race from elfs, dwarfs, humans, orcs or the undead.

Sign up at: http://www.lordofthecraft.net

Forum Thread: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/335702-%E2%96%91%E2%96%92%E2%96%93-the-lord-of-the-craft-%E2%96%93%E2%96%92%E2%96%91-enter-the-world-of-aegis-o-f-f-i-c-i-a-l-l-y-t-h-e-n-o-1-r-p-s-e-r-v-e-r/

2. Battlecraft

pvp.thebattlecraft.net

Boasting to be the most popular and most successful PvP + Clan Focused server for Minecraft. This server is not for beginners, your items will be stolen and your constructions destroyed. It's a survival server and everyone's in it for themselves. True survival. Join a clan if you hope to survive.

Server also supports a unique trading system using Battlecoins. Players can buy and sell items using their own trading shops.

You will need to be accepted into the white list at: http://thebattlecraft.net/main/?page_id=137

Forum Thread: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/165071-18-%E2%99%94battlecraft%E2%99%94-now-running-minecraft-18-come-join-the-1-pvp-server-in-the-world-the-best-mc-experience-around-enter-the-battle-apply-today/

2. Herocraft

http://www.herocraftonline.com/

Herocraft is one of the oldest Minecraft servers that's been going since the very beginning. Using their Heroes-RPG plugin the server aims to transform Minecraft from a block building game into a complete PRG game. Rules consist of no greifing, no spamming and no x-ray or flying. You'll need to join the whitelist to be accepted onto the server.

Forum Thread: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/42968-%E2%98%85herocraft-1-hardcore-server-heroes-rpg-plugin-210-slots-%E2%98%85/

4. The Kingdom of Aeonis

aeonis.furtivehost.com

A strict server with a lot of rules in place. Closely monitored and users are banned for abusive behaviour or griefing. You will need to apply to join this MMO/PRG server. Loads of great characters and races to play as.

http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/313469-kingdom-of-aeonis-serious-rp-only-rp-bukkit-60slots-247/

5. Super-earth

mc.super-earth.net

Although super-earth is a very laggy server (it's based in America) it is still one of the most popular. It's a Minecraft community where you can take part in the in-game economy, build your own nation and become a leader. Lots of plugins installed and one of the longest running servers for Minecraft. New worlds include the Void, Nether, Nexus and Aether. The usual game rules apply.

Forum Thread: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/122776-%E2%99%94-super-earthnet-%E2%99%94-the-ultimate-minecraft-experience-18-%E2%99%94-have-updated-to-18-and-expanded-2000-blocks-in-each-direction-500-slots/