I found a server called CrownMC RPG and it feels like a big open world survival MMO. You pick your own path and just start building your character with a bunch of skills you can level up.
You can farm for a chill life or focus on crafting and fishing. If you like money stuff there is an economy with shops and an Auction House where players run the market.
There are custom bosses and dungeons too and you can go raid them for special gear and crate keys. Health scales up as you gain experience so you can get way tougher over time.
The wild twist is the monarchy system. The crown is a real thing and if you find and slay the current King you instantly become the new King. You take their claims and can zone their kingdom. It is optional but it makes the server feel like there is always a power struggle happening.
You can also party up with friends and level together. It is basically an RPG SMP with roleplay and PVP if you want to chase the crown.
CrownMC Open-World RPG SMP With Kings
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCaliCraft Democracy Survival With Real Power
CaliCraft is a player run server based out of California where you can actually shape what happens. It feels like survival mixed with politics because players vote for an Emperor every two weeks and that person gets real power.
The Emperor can add or remove plugins across gamemodes and make laws and even imprison people for any reason. If you get marked as a fugitive you can end up spawning in prison when you die or get dragged back in handcuffs if you get caught. There is a Constitution they have to follow but they can also make temporary laws. Some laws can become permanent through a 3 day Discord poll.
There is a lobby first and it helps you jump into different gamemodes fast. The server has Modded Survival with custom enchantments skills jobs an auction house an economy custom dungeons and vote crates with gear. It also has Vanilla Survival with quests chest sorting and daily rewards plus Skyblock with extra addons.
There is also a Cobblemon server on a separate Fabric setup so you need the Cobblemon modpack to play it. The server supports versions from 1.17.1 to 1.21.10.
A big part of the vibe is custom content with a custom resource pack. You can run into unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it is not just normal vanilla exploring.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDemocracy Server With a Player Emperor
CaliCraft is a player run server where the community shapes what happens. People vote every two weeks to elect an Emperor and that person can have real power over the server. They can make laws and even lock people up including staff. There is a Constitution they have to follow but they can also make temporary laws and some laws can become permanent through a Discord poll.
There is a lobby when you join so you can jump into the different gamemodes fast. Modded Survival has custom enchantments plus skills and jobs with an economy and an auction house. It also has custom dungeons and vote crates with strong gear and it is a claim world with a kingdom run by the Emperor.
Vanilla Survival is more chill with quests chest sorting and daily rewards. There is also Skyblock with extra addons. Cobblemon is on a separate Fabric server so you need the Cobblemon modpack then you can hop over using the server options.
The server also uses a custom resource pack with unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it does not feel like plain vanilla out there.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFantasy Modded SMP With Dragons Lore
I found a modded Minecraft SMP that is growing fast and it is trying to get new people in early while the world is still pretty fresh.
The server has deep lore and it is heading into season 2 with a big fantasy theme. The story is about dragons and monsters and the land is supposed to be full of them. With the Ice and Fire mod you can search for dragons fight them and even tame your own.
You can play as a monarch running a kingdom or be a warrior or just be a tavernkeep. There are also other monsters plus custom structures and dungeons to explore.
The world border is kept smaller so players stay closer together then it expands over time. People are encouraged to form settlements and player houses. PVP is allowed but random killing is not the vibe and wars are meant to be more formal.
The server uses a whitelist so you have to apply first.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSeason 2 Fantasy Modded SMP Roleplay
I found BeagleSMP and it is a modded survival server that still tries to feel like normal Minecraft. The mods are picked to make stuff more interesting without turning the game into something totally different.
The community is described as tight knit and welcoming and it sounds like they want all kinds of players. Builders PVP players redstone people grinders and anyone who likes lore and storytelling can fit in. You can also just hang out.
They just started Season 2 so it is a brand new world with new mods and new lore. Resets are said to be rare and only happen to refresh the server so your builds are meant to last.
This season is fantasy themed and the lore is about dragons and monsters. With Ice and Fire you can find fight and even tame dragons. You can roleplay as a monarch a warrior or a tavernkeep and do your own thing while exploring monsters plus custom structures and dungeons.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDemocracy Survival With A Ruthless Emperor
CaliCraft is a player run Minecraft server based out of California where you can actually shape what happens. Every two weeks players elect an Emperor and this role has real power over the server. They can change plugins make laws and even imprison people for basically any reason. If you get marked as a fugitive you can end up spawning in prison when you die or get dragged back in handcuffs if you get caught.
The Emperor still has to follow a Constitution but they can add temporary laws during their reign. If players vote in a Discord poll for 3 days a law can become permanent so the server can change over time.
There is a lobby first and it gets you into the different gamemodes fast. Modded Survival has custom enchantments skills jobs an auction house an economy custom dungeons and vote crates with strong gear. It is also a claim world and it has a kingdom that the Emperor runs.
Vanilla Survival has quests chest sorting and daily rewards for more chill play. There is also Skyblock with some extra addons.
The server supports Java and Bedrock cross play and it supports versions 1.17.1 to 1.21.10. It also uses a custom resource pack with unique mobs animals elites and dungeon bosses with special drops so it feels like you need to come prepared.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAristoCraft SMP With New Skyblock
AristoCraft 2.0 is a server with a spawn hub that lets you jump into different worlds and game styles. It supports versions from 1.17.1 to 1.21.8 and it works for both Java and Bedrock.
Skyblock is now open and it is separate from the modded survival side. It has its own inventory and progression so you can play both without mixing your stuff.
There are dungeons where you can party with friends and go for custom gear. The dungeons have exclusive drops and mobs and the server uses custom plugins plus a custom resource pack with new mobs animals and dungeon drops.
The server has a Claim World for survival with land claims and an Anarchy World with minimal protection and higher risk. There is also a Kingdom district with a palace markets and an imperial city where only the Emperor Loyalists and Generals can build but everyone can visit trade and use public amenities.
The Emperor system runs weekly elections with enrollment voting and a 7 day reign. Justice is done with things like prisons fines restitution and community service and fugitives have to serve prison time when they die. There is also a weekly lottery for in game money and the server keeps adding quality of life updates.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOpenWilds Survival Exploration Adventure
OpenWilds is a Minecraft server that is all about exploring and going on adventures for a long time. It is not just another boring survival world. The whole server is built around discovering new places and slowly getting stronger as you play.
Every player gets access to a special exploration world. In that world you can explore in peace without worrying about griefing but you still stay connected to the main server. While you explore you can find different biomes structures and secret areas.
When you discover new things you earn rewards points and unlocks. There are custom quests dungeons and events. New content gets added every week. Some things are temporary and some secrets are hidden so you have reasons to keep coming back and keep looking around.
There are daily rewards weekly challenges and leaderboards so you can see how you compare to other players. The server runs on Java Edition 1.21.x. If you like finding secrets and want a survival world that actually feels meaningful this server fits really well.
They just opened to the public and are looking for more explorers to join and help fill the world.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWorld Of Sidürgate Fantasy Nations RP
World of Sidurgate is a fantasy roleplay civilization server where you make your own character and your own nation. You can build a huge kingdom or become a sorcerer or a knight and just explore. The world feels like a big story that the players create together.
The server has unique world generation dungeons and recipes that make it feel different from normal Minecraft. It is vanilla plus so it still feels like Minecraft but with extra stuff added on top.
There is a world border at 8k by 8k for now and they plan to increase it later after events happen. Many of the items and plugins are made in house and they keep adding more updates.
Right now there are dozens of active members and the community is growing at a steady pace. It runs on Java 1.21.4 and is all about organic roleplay nations fantasy and civilization style gameplay.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPnVizionMC SMP With Seasonal RPG Worlds
nVizionMC is a chill survival server that feels like a small community but is growing fast. There is a main SMP that stays open all the time and already has a solid group of players on every day. Parents and kids play together here and everyone is pretty relaxed.
They are also working on a second server called nVizion Seasons. This one is made for RPG and adventure with some pvp mixed in. It has custom structures dungeons stronger mobs custom enchants and other cool stuff. Each season they change things and reset the world so it always feels fresh.
Right now they are letting new players in early on a whitelist so people can help shape how the Seasons server turns out before it fully launches. Voting is set up on the network and gives in game money you can spend in the shop or save for bigger things.
The staff seem patient and honest about still improving things and the community feels friendly. If you want a server that is not huge but active with survival and RPG adventure this one is worth checking out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP