I found a modded server where you can make your own nation and run it your way.
You can set up a government make laws and create ranks for your people. If you do not want to start one you can join a nation that already exists.
It uses the All the Mods 10 modpack and it says version 6.1. You need to get whitelisted first then a staff member helps you get started and gives you a beginner kit.
Skirn WorldBuilding Wars is a worldbuilding server where players push from the first signs of civilization into bigger conflicts and bigger goals. It starts March 7 on Saturday and it is meant to feel like a long conquest from spawn and outward.
The admins try to stay out of the way as much as possible. Players decide the economy and the politics and who fights who. If you want war you can chase it and if you want alliances you can try to make them.
It uses Lands for claiming and it has custom stuff like a fast travel sign warp system and proximity text chat so talking feels more local.
I found a SMP where the world is built by the players and the whole point is world building mixed with real conflict.
You can fight other players and you can also create nations and towns. People can make friends and team up then break those bonds later when things get messy.
They want more active players especially in the Asia region but anyone can join. It is meant to be long term with years of development and story telling. It also has no resets and it is more like controlled chaos with no scripts.
AtlasMC is a Towny geopolitical server where players build nations and deal with politics and big conflicts.
It runs on Java 1.21.11 and it is heading into full release on March 14.
The server uses custom plugins with a Towny Geopolitica setup. You can create vassals claim titles and try to rise up as a Great Power while other nations do the same.
Ultimate Hardcore is a Hardcore SMP where death is permanent and that is the whole point. There are no map resets and no revives so once you die you are done.
The world is massive at 300000 by 300000 blocks. PvP is on everywhere and raiding and griefing are allowed too so you always have to watch your back.
It stays close to vanilla but it has a few plugins that make Hardcore feel bigger. I saw player heads and you can loot a dead players Ender Chest. It also has Simple Voice Chat and deep stat tracking plus some extra quality of life stuff.
Players form alliances and take land and start wars then it all falls apart when people finally die. Nothing is scripted and the history is made by the players. It runs on version 1.21.11.
Crescenta is a player led worldbuilding and roleplay server that has been running for over 2 years. The focus is on storytelling and making a living world with mature faces.
The current world is called Gary and it is about 6 months old. It is meant to last for years so it still feels like the early days.
Instead of normal land claims it uses a block based reinforcement system from Citadel. This helps protect your stuff without worrying about chunk borders.
There are lots of nations with their own traditions politics and cultures. You can join one or even make your own and people are usually willing to share land so new players can get started.
It supports 1.21.8 to 1.21.11 and it has Java and Bedrock crossplay.
Atlas MC is a new Towny Earth server that is all about geopolitics and nations on a real life map. You pick a real city or town to start and then you expand until you control a huge area.
The server has custom plugins that change how politics feels. Towny Geopolitica lets players make vassals claim titles and try to become a great power.
There is also a system called Battle Points that tries to mix pvp players with normal players in a resource focused way. You can declare wars for land riches or renown. You can stay peaceful or fight your way up.
It is in beta right now and they say joining early will get you rewarded when the full release happens. They also say the hosting is top tier for smooth gameplay.
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.
AtlasMC is a Towny geopolitics server where players build nations and get into politics and diplomacy. It is all about alliances wars and who controls what land.
During the beta the map is only Mediterranean Europe. The plan for full release is a full Earth map.
It also has custom plugins made for long term gameplay. One is called Towny Geopolitica with vassals titles and Great Powers. There is also a custom PvP battle points system for fights and wars.
The full release is planned for March 14.
I found a casual Bedrock Realm that tries to keep things feeling like vanilla with only a few small changes to make the base game better.
It has quests you can do and they give rewards so progression feels more fun.
The big vibe is player driven lore and group events where everyone can jump in. You can start your own city state and keep it peaceful or build it up and even start wars if you want.
It supports both PVP and building so different play styles can shine. There are a few rules too so it stays balanced and still feels free.