Hermit Veterans is a community-driven Minecraft server that offers a unique survival experience for players in the United States. This public server allows flexibility in play style; players can choose to engage in solo gameplay, collaborate with existing groups, or even form their own teams. The server has recently upgraded to version 1.18 without resetting the map. Instead, they retained existing builds while refreshing around 80% of the world with new generation, including caves that can be found across both new and old chunks.
The server utilizes several plugins to enhance gameplay and provide security. For instance, Grief Prevention helps protect players' constructions, while the Population Density plugin allows for ownership of defined 400x400 block regions, making travel between regions easy via region poles. Additionally, SignShops enable players to trade goods effortlessly using signs, and ViaVersion along with ViaBackwards ensure compatibility with Minecraft versions 1.12 and above. Hermit Veterans also maintains a website and a Discord for community interaction, requiring players to connect to the Minecraft server first to verify their accounts and engage with the wider community.