Free Build Basics
Though each free build server varies as per the rules imposed by hosts, these servers typically provide players with a nonthreatening environment where they can exercise their creativity by building free-form structures at their own leisure. Most free build servers ban spamming and griefing ̵1; forms of virtual player harassment ̵1; and the killing of other players' avatars. These servers provide a place where players can build in any unoccupied space. Many free build servers are monster-free zones in which all players can spawn items.
North American Servers
At the time of publication, the United States dominates the world of ̶0;Minecraft̶1; servers. The ̶0;! 24/7 Aeries Freebuild̶1; server hosts an active community, as do ̶0;--! ProBuild 24/7 FREEBUILD !--̶1; and ̶0;- The Best Freebuild 24/7 -,̶1; the former of which has a maximum player cap of 75. ̶0;A Freebuild Server̶1; hosts up to 200 players while ̶0;[protected] Freebuild + Ranks̶1; offers private competition and ̶0;Freebuild Creations are safe̶1; features secure building. Many servers, such as ̶0;24/7 FreeBuild on a Big Flat Map!̶1; lay out their content plainly. For Canadian players, ̶0;0.0.0.0.0.Freebuild[Everyone OP],̶1; ̶0;FREE BUILD (QC)̶1; and ̶0;C41337 freebuild server̶1; offer relaxed creative environments.
European Servers
France's ̶0;Freebuild for Fun̶1; offers a large map and a maximum player cap of 64. ̶0;MartinCraft Freebuild̶1; caters to Swedish players. England's ̶0;Hawknet Freebuild̶1; features leisurely crafting while ̶0;Finest FreeBuild +Ranks!̶1; offers free building with a dose of friendly competition. The Italian ̶0;Amazing Freebuild/Zombie Server̶1; introduces monsters to the mix. German players can choose from servers such as ̶0;! fCraft.net Freebuild̶1; and ̶0;cCraft ̵1; Freebuild official 24/7,̶1; as well as two free build servers hosted by Budbrain.de.
Considerations
The availability of free build servers may change as Minecraft's community continues to evolve. At the time of publication, hosts offer over 500 free build and non-free build servers, which range in maximum player capacity from about 20 to 500. Some servers are public, meaning anyone can play. Others are private, requiring players to enter an IP address to join. Non-free build servers encourage standard gameplay, free-form gameplay, survival-focused gameplay or roleplaying, in which players act out designated roles as though they are settlers on an island.