I found a more vanilla server that uses an Earth map and it feels like it is all about people making groups and nations.
There are no towny style plugins and there is no economy stuff running the game. Claims are handled through Discord and there is also a separate world map that shows claims but it is not dynmap.
If you like joining up with other players and helping build a nation then this one is looking for more people.
CNMC Modded Geopol is a modded geopolitical server set in the world of Vetran. There are lots of different nations with their own lore and cultures and even custom religions.
When you join you can make your own nation and lead your people. The server is meant for all kinds of players so you can build fight do redstone and more.
It is super active right now with wars going on and big world tensions with their UN. The modpack includes Create so you can automate a lot of stuff. It also has Point Blank which adds guns so pvp feels totally different.
The community is old and huge with over 2k members in the Discord. There is a lot to learn like past battles and old empires and you can even try to bring them back.
It runs on Fabric 1.20.1 and you join using their modpack.
STATECRAFT 1910 is a modded worldbuilding server set around the turn of the 19th century into the 20th. It is built to feel authentic for the time period with a carefully picked modpack and tech that matches the era.
People join to build huge architecture and start nations with real players. There is player led geopolitics and you can lead armies and fight for control.
The server is new so there is lots of open land to grab early. You will need the modpack to play.
I found a group called Kingdom Of Croatia on the Polaris server and they are trying to grow into a strong country with a solid community.
They want people who like big building projects and also people who want to fight wars and help expand their land.
They are aiming for a friendly mixed language vibe since the Discord is half Croatian and half English so it feels open to anyone.
They are mainly looking for PVP players builders editors and miners. They also want loyal responsible members and they plan to do events.
MLP NATIONS is a public geopolitics and rpg server where players make nations and fight over land. It runs on ValhallaMMO and it pushes a lot of different ways to play.
You can level up your character and build into a skill tree. There are paths for archer builds and light weapons and heavy weapons plus light armor and heavy armor.
The server has a big weapon variety and new ones get added every week. There are also weekly events where you can earn your own unique weapon.
The community is active and people will build a nation with you. The moderators help you out as you learn. You can create claims and then try to conquer more territory.
I found a bi monthly seasonal anarchy server where the whole point is that players make the story. It is survival but it feels like a living world because people can form nations and factions and start rivalries.
Season 1 has a Lifesteal theme so fights matter and the danger feels real. The play style is full anarchy with minimal rules so your choices can make you a hero or a straight up villain.
This server also seems really good for small creators because you can build storylines and events with other players. Each season resets and comes back with a new theme so there is always a fresh start and new drama.
Posalon is a geopol server where players make nations and push a big shared story. It has a lore building focus and it recently moved into a new age after a short development break.
The server runs on both Bedrock and Java so more people can play together. It uses plugins like Movecraft plus BreweryX plus Cannons and a market plugin.
One nation on the server is the Solphrus Imperium. It is a large nation that stretches across a desert continent and also the northern continent of Heian with long plains and forests.
Solphrus used to be about war and conquest but now it is more about infrastructure and building and trying to stay peaceful. The vibe is inspired by Greek Macedonian and Spanish culture in a modern way with different cities and regions to join.
The nations on Posalon have active communities that like roleplay and lore. You can join a nation or try to build your own path.
The Garden SMP is a Java 1.21.11 survival server that mixes towny roleplay with worldbuilding and adventure. It is open to join and it feels new player friendly.
Players make towns and nations in the overworld and then go on bigger adventures in other dimensions. A lot of the fun comes from building stories together and doing roleplay while you expand your place.
You can protect your builds with Towny and run chest shops to sell stuff without a forced economy. There is also a Devotions system where you can be a priest or cultist or a devoted worshipper and get rewarded for your piety. Multiverse lets you explore your gods realm and there are a bunch of quality of life features too.
The vibe is meant to be relaxed with optional challenges if you want them. The server says it has no pay to win and it is run as a passion project with active attentive staff and a small thriving community.
LilacMC is a Towny survival server that is trying to be fun and friendly for everyone. It uses Towny and mcMMO plus other core stuff and also custom plugins made just for this server.
The economy is run by players which means there are no admin shops. People trade and set the prices so it feels more real.
The world has been up for almost 5 years and it has never been reset. They also say they do not plan to reset it.
It has a bunch of custom features like Lilac Saplings with over 200 custom trees for decorating. There are also Lilac Mob Arenas with different difficulties and special challenges and buffs and debuffs. For late game players there is custom farming plus a different way to fish and mine to keep it interesting.
It supports Minecraft versions 1.21.4 through 1.21.11.
I found a nations roleplay server where you can create a nation or join one and start living the country life in Minecraft.
The world is a 1:500 scale replica of Earth so exploring and building feels like you are picking your own place on the map.
Players can go to war and fight over land and it also sounds like the community is friendly and welcoming.
It supports Java and Bedrock so more people can play together.