5tarRock is a semi vanilla geopolitical survival server that works on both Java and Bedrock. The world is really tough and you actually have to think if you want to live. Resources are not evenly spread out and the environments can be super hostile so where you settle and who you team with actually matters a lot.
The server has realistic style systems that make exploring and specializing feel important. Ores generate based on tectonic plates so you cannot just dig anywhere and expect the same stuff. Biome temperature affects how your crops grow so farming is different in each region. The world has huge landmasses that are disconnected so no single region has every resource you need.
Because of that you either explore trade or just take what you want. You can play solo or in a group and both styles can work if you adapt. There is also a reworked combat system and some world lore so the server feels more like its own world.
There is a contest going on for a new logo and banner for the server. It is for human made art only and no ai or stolen art is allowed. You can enter with a logo a banner or both and there is prize money for the winners. Even if you do not join the contest you can still join the server and play on this challenging geopolitical world.
5tarRock Geopolitical Survival Challenge
Conquer Europe on a Geopolitical SMP
UnitedFront is a geopolitical SMP set on a full Europe map. It is made for people who want more than basic survival and want politics and war and diplomacy too.
Players run the governments and it can be democracy monarchy or dictatorship. Nations can fight each other with wars and sieges and you can build up capitals fortresses and borders.
Stuff like elections laws alliances and coups can happen. There is no scripted lore and the admins are not deciding the outcomes so the players make the history.
It supports cross play on Java and Bedrock.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill No Reset Towny SMP
I found GamerHub Towny and it feels like a chill Towny SMP that started out as a streaming server and now it is trying to grow bigger.
Griefing and stealing are not allowed and the world never resets so your builds can stay for the long run. The community seems welcoming and ready to help new players and a lot of players are in the Oceania region.
The server leans mostly player economy with ranks you can get using in game money. It also has Dynmap player warps and player shops plus a sell only server shop. You can do jobs and use MCMMO and there is a player built market too.
They say they get around 25 daily active players and it gets most active when the owner streams on twitch with 8 or more online sometimes. The listed version is 1.21.10 or similar.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPActiveCraft Semi Vanilla SMP For Adults
ActiveCraft SMP is a survival server that is all about community and building together. It is made for people who want a long term home and do not like the chaos you get on super public servers.
The vibe is semi vanilla and survival focused with trust and collaboration being a big deal. You will see big builds technical projects shared infrastructure and a shopping district style setup with player interaction.
They want mature players and it is adults only with active moderation and anti grief protections. Events happen too and content creators can record or stream.
The server runs on version 1.21.11 and they plan world resets about once a year with input from active players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNo Reset Vanilla SMP Realm
H1S Realm is a small whitelisted Java survival server that runs on trust. People are expected to respect builds and items since there are no claims.
The world does not reset so your starter house and big bases and farms can stay forever. CoreProtect is there to help if someone griefs or steals.
It keeps the survival feel with no teleports or warps. It also has Simple Voice Chat and some small quality of life stuff like Vanilla Tweaks and grappling hooks.
It is running on Java 1.21.11 and it is meant for players 15+ who are mature and want to play regularly.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPJABSMP GEOPOLITICAL CHAOS AND LORE WARS
I found JABSMP and it is a geopolitical SMP where players make countries and alliances. It feels like one of those servers where people actually argue and plan stuff and then it turns into big moments.
The main thing is war and diplomacy and power. You can pick a side and help your nation grow or fight other groups when things get tense.
There is also deep server lore and live story events. At some point players can unite against Dr Doom so it is not just nation fighting all the time.
It supports Bedrock and Java on 1.21.11 and the world feels like it is always on the edge.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP