The Block Hermit Minecraft server is a semi-vanilla survival multiplayer server located in the United States that does not require a whitelist, meaning anyone can join freely. The server promotes a no-griefing policy and allows players to start building immediately upon entry. Inspired by the popular HermitCraft community, the server offers players the opportunity to work independently or collaboratively. With minimal plugins such as Craftconomy3 and Griefprevention, players can build far apart yet still connect easily, all while enjoying an environment that encourages cooperative gameplay with a PvP option.
The term "Hermit Style" reflects the server's ethos, where players can engage in a solitary survival experience akin to single-player mode but maintain the option to collaborate when necessary. The "semi-vanilla" aspect indicates that while the gameplay is close to vanilla Minecraft, there are minor plugins for quality-of-life improvements, such as grief protection and resource management. Unique to this server, there are no traditional OPs or admins; instead, experienced players act as seniors, fostering a friendly community where everyone shares the same survival experience, thus eliminating the issues of power struggles typically found in many server environments.