I found a new Earth Minecraft server that is trying to grow a big player base. The main goal is a player run economy so players can trade and build things up over time.
It also has an online earth map you can look at to see where you are in game. It feels like a place made for people who want to live on an Earth style world and help shape how the server economy works.
MistyMC is a long term vanilla server that has been running for about eight months. It is meant to feel stable and it does not do resets so your stuff can stay where you left it.
It supports both Java and Bedrock players and it stays on the latest versions. The vibe seems relaxed and social with a close knit Discord community that is looking for more people.
You can join to make friends and build with a group or do that classic two week phase and try to make a nation. There is also a Bluemap so you can look at the world online.
Aetheria is a survival server I found that is made for people who just want to build and explore without dealing with toxic stuff.
The world is fresh so everyone starts together and players can form nations and communities. It stays vanilla focused so it feels like normal Minecraft survival.
The rules are a big deal here. There is no non consensual PvP so fights only happen if both players agree. There is also no griefing and no stealing so your builds and items are meant to stay safe.
They are opening a test server before the full launch so early players can explore the world give feedback and become founding members. The goal is a long lasting world with big cities alliances shops and huge community builds.
AvalonEarth is a geopolitics and EarthSMP style server where players make towns and nations on a big Earth map. The map scale is 1 to 500 so there is a lot of space to expand and claim land.
It uses Towny so you can build a town and grow it with other players. New players can make a nation right away because the server gives starter money. You do not have to grind first just to get started.
The server has seasons and season two is live now. There are lots of wars and conflict if you want that. If you do not like fighting you can play peaceful and try to stay out of it.
Making money is mainly from jobs plus farming and fishing. More ways to earn are planned later.
This is a nations roleplay Minecraft server where players can create a nation or join one that already exists.
People build up their land then explore a huge world that is a 1:500 scale replica of Earth.
You can also go to war so it feels like politics and battles mixed together. The community is said to be friendly and welcoming so new players can fit in fast.
ConquestCraft Europe is a geopolitical RP SMP where people build towns and cities then meet other players and fight over land.
The world is a 1 to 500 scaled map of Europe so it feels like you are playing on a big real place. You can join real world nations or regions and try to grow your claim.
It uses Towny for towns and land and it has a shop plugin for trading. The server says it is not pay to win. Staff also run events every Saturday. 13 plus is recommended.
Era SMP is a geopolitical Minecraft server that tries to feel more like a living world. It uses a bunch of plugins so players can keep pushing forward without needing staff to run everything.
I saw tech style progress with things like electricity and machinery plus bigger enchantment caps. There are also moveable vehicles and a raised world height so builds can get wild.
It also has a live map and a lot of extra features from its plugin setup. Most of the time it sounds like you will have more than one project to work on which keeps it from getting boring.
Realm of Thrones is a small but growing SMP where players try to build kingdoms that actually last. The whole point is nations and history. People claim land and build cities castles and trade hubs while the world keeps moving forward.
The server uses the Lands plugin for claiming and managing territory. You can form alliances and also go to war with rival empires. It feels more like strategy because your land turns into a real civilization over time.
There is an economy with player run shops and also a server shop. You can do jobs that pay you while you level skills and there is McMMO progression too. There is legendary fishing and crates and rewards.
Technology and industry are a big deal here because Minetorio components let players build automated factories. Ranks can be earned with in game money and playtime so you always have something to work toward.
They also said advanced farming is coming soon with new custom crops and extra farming mechanics so farming can be a real progression path for kingdoms.
I found a modded server called Iperios that runs on Allthemods10 ATM10 version 6.1.
The main idea is nations. You can make your own nation and pick your government style. You can also set laws and ranks for your people. If you do not want to lead one you can join a nation that already exists.
To get in you join the Discord and ask for whitelist. After you get accepted a staff member helps you start and gives you a beginner kit so you can jump in. You need the ATM10 modpack installed on version 6.1 to play.