I found this server called TFMC and it is a vanilla Minecraft roleplay server that really wants your choices to matter. You do not need any mods to join. You just hop in and start roleplaying and what you do can change the world.
The theme is a mix of medieval fantasy and steampunk which is pretty cool. The world is fresh and has nations politics and even war between them. You can pick different professions like Smith Alchemist Engineer Miner and more so your character actually has a job.
There are custom mobs and dungeons plus special gear and spells and magic so it feels more like an RPG. The server has MMO style progression with big world events and lore that keeps evolving over time. A lot of the systems are built for roleplay and they can have real consequences for your character and the world.
One of the wildest things is the custom vehicle plugin. You can use planes ships trains and more stuff that you do not usually see in Minecraft. They also use a custom resource pack but it still works with vanilla.
The community is described as welcoming friendly and diverse so it seems like a good place if you like serious roleplay and storytelling in Minecraft.
TFMC Medieval Fantasy Roleplay Vanilla
Fresh Start Vanilla SMP Season 2
I found a vanilla SMP that is doing a fresh start for Season 2 on March 14 at 9AM AEST and everyone begins together with no early access.
The first week has a 1000 by 1000 world border and the Nether is closed. In week two the border expands and the Nether opens. The End unlocks two weeks after the Nether.
PvP is only allowed if both players agree. Griefing and stealing are not allowed. It is mostly vanilla with light management tools.
Spawn is a flat plains area with rivers around it and some villages nearby. Last season day 1 hit over 20 players and whitelist applications are open now.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHire a Plugin Dev For Anything
Builder and coderCommunity hangout spotDiscord chat linkingMinigame focused hubSky islands progression
This listing is basically a dev for hire who makes Minecraft stuff for servers and creators. They have been doing it for a long time and they say if you can explain the idea they can build it.
They make custom plugins and datapacks for lots of game modes like survival skyblock lifesteal prison SMP and minigames. They also make those viral style challenge events you see online and they can build Discord bots with whatever features you need.
They say pricing depends on the project and they share past work so you can judge the quality. They also say they communicate the whole time and you can ask questions and request revisions so it stays smooth.
They are also trying to meet friends to play with and talk about games and music. If you want to work with them or just hang out you can message them for an invite.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel. The big twist is the overworld is completely underground. There is no surface at all so it is just caves biomes resources and structures everywhere.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start. Survival sounds brutal and it feels like you have to be smart to make it.
A new Wasteland Dimension is opening on November 8th. It has new exclusive gear to fight over. There are huge mega structures with mysteries and valuable resources. It also brings its own currency and a player driven economy with trading. There is also a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAloria Vanilla SMP With Proximity Voice
Aloria is a vanilla survival SMP that takes inspiration from Hermitcraft. It is built around trust so there are no land claims and it feels more like a shared world.
People focus on community builds and just playing at a normal pace. It is seasonal so the world can change over time.
It has proximity voice chat and it is an 18+ community. The rules are meant to be fair and there are no hacks. There is also no pay to win so it stays classic survival.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMoonySMP Season 7 Fresh World Tomorrow
I found a Java SMP called MoonySMP that is on season 7 and it is for players who are 16 and up.
It is mostly vanilla but it has some QOL and gameplay plugins so it feels smoother while still being survival.
They want people to join blind and explore to see what the world has.
They also say they have moderation plugins plus a responsive admin team and some premium packs.
A new world is starting tomorrow at 12 PM PST and the seasons stay up as long as the world is active.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP