I found a Minecraft server called PGMC WORLD and it lets you pick how you want to play
You can jump between survival creative and vanilla using simple server commands so it feels like one place with a few different worlds
It also has a Discord you can join if you want to talk with other players
ZincNBrass SMP is a modded survival server for Minecraft 1.21.1 that is built around the Create mod and lots of Create add ons.
It also runs extra mods like Supplementaries Chipped and Macaw’s so people can build nicer bases and decorate while they automate.
Players can design train networks set up player made shops and work together on big factory projects. The vibe is friendly and casual and it is meant to be chill whether you are new to Create or already know what you are doing.
The server is brand new with a fresh world and the modpack was curated by the owner who is also open to mod suggestions.
I found a semi anarchy survival server that tries to stay super close to vanilla. It has very few rules and it is meant to feel like normal Minecraft but with the freedom to fight and grief.
It has no map resets and no pay to win stuff. PVP is allowed and griefing is allowed. The world border is huge at 2 million blocks.
You can play on Java versions from 1.7.2 up to 1.21.11 and they recommend 1.21.10. The server is online all the time and it is hosted in New York City.
The main non vanilla thing is you can use spawn so people far out are not stuck away from everyone. Nether roof is allowed. Phantoms are removed and only half the players need to sleep to skip night.
They do not allow exploits or lag machines or duping or spamming. They also do not allow harassment or racial slurs in chat.
LegionCraft is a OneBlock server where you start on your island and keep grinding to expand your world.
The big thing here is the bosses. They are meant to be challenging and they drop keys you can use for rare loot.
There are crates with epic gear and rewards so you always have something to chase. You can also use chunk hoppers to help automate your island.
It also says it is not pay to win so it feels more fair when you build grind fight and loot.
UnitedFront is a geopolitical SMP set on a full scale Europe map. It is not just basic survival since the main thing is politics and countries fighting over land.
Players run the governments and they can pick stuff like democracy monarchy or dictatorship. You can build capitals fortresses and real borders then try to expand through wars and sieges.
The server is about diplomacy too with elections laws alliances and even coups. There is no scripted lore and admins do not decide the outcomes so the players end up writing the history.
It supports cross play for Java and Bedrock.
Iperios is an SMP where you can make your own nation and pick how it works. You can set up your own government with laws and ranks. If you do not want to run things you can join a nation that already exists.
The big thing here is geopolitics and wars. You level up McMMO skills and use them when your nation fights. There are resource camps in game that nations can conquer. Those give geopolitical resources that help your nation expand. There are also lots of resources and buildings you can create and the server has active support.
The server uses Dynmap plus McMMO and Essentials. It also has GriefPrevention and SilkSpawner. There are custom enchants with ExcellentEnchants.
To play you have to get whitelisted first. After that a staff member helps you start and gives you a beginner kit.
I found a brand new Minecraft server that is starting fresh on 1.21.11. It is going for that Hermit style vibe where people make cool builds and just chill and play together.
They also want to run fun minigames and events. The owner said they might do polls so the community can help pick custom stuff to add.
You need to apply to join but they said it is pretty easy to pass. If you have issues you can message the owner on Discord.
I found a server using the Bliss SMP plugin and it is hosted in Singapore. People from anywhere can join so it feels like a mixed crowd.
PvP is encouraged so you should expect fights and rivalries. They also want people who will start drama or just hang out and play.
Events are going to be hosted and the goal sounds like a small group around 15 to 20 players.
This is a fresh SMP style server where you are not showing up after everyone is already maxed out. It is meant to feel like the start again with no huge empires yet and no untouchable players.
It runs on 1.21.11 and it is Fabric with light mods. It is semi anarchy with simple rules and the rest is just part of the game.
I saw that they are doing in game rewards plus community events and invite rewards. The server is also in active development and they say it is built to last long term.
There are places to explore and loot to restore and secrets hidden around the world.
Survival Plus is a custom SMP that feels like survival but it is built for real progression with PvP and an economy.
It has custom enchants with rarity tiers from common to legendary. The enchants can do more than damage like slowness poison weakness wither knockback lifesteal and even disabling enchants for a bit. Fights feel more like builds and counters instead of just first hit wins.
There are dungeons and bosses you enter through portals at the dungeons command. You clear rooms and fight elites for strong loot and materials. Minions can drop rare loot keys and crafting stuff. You can use boss totems in the right rooms to spawn bosses. There are both PvE and PvP dungeons.
The economy is based on playing. You sell items and level up sell multipliers by item type. Crops ores mob drops and spawners all matter. You can use a shop for basics or trade with other players in the auction.
PvP is part of the world with teams and raiding allowed. Insiding and scamming items are allowed too. Cheats and unfair advantages are blocked so it stays about skill gear and builds.
There is also a cosmetic wrap system so you can change how gear looks without changing stats. The server has an in game guide RTP teams leaderboards and a clean custom GUI so it is easy to learn.