Territory craft a brand new server, just premiered 3 days ago. We already have $25 in donations and have a 40 player no lag server capacity. There are shops, an active economy with I-Conomy. You can buy plots of land at spawn for shops to build your factions, or you can wander into the expansive unexplored wilderness to claim land, build your factions, and earn money to buy materials to craft your own personal fortress. There is an awesome community that will accept you right away. Donating is totally optional, but is highly recommended and will get you awesome perks like warps and special commands. Make sure to apply to the server on the official minecraft forums to gain full access. Before you do this you will not be able to alter blocks. You can still log on though and if you have any trouble applying just get on the server and there will be several people happy to guide you through it.