I've had the same problem. I've been around the internet thinking that the solutions would work but nothing did. I'm using java 8 and i use the forge universal. I have done everything correct, trust me. The log i can post and it is extremely long. can someone please help? The game version for the server is 1.8
Things i've done right:
-I have forge installed
-I have the mods in both my client and server folders, at least the ones i want on the server
-I'm using the forge universal, not the minecraft_server
-I have the config folders in all the correct places
-I'm using Java 8
mods I'm using:
Lucky block mod, 1.8
DrZhark's Mo' Creatures mod, 1.8
Moreplayermodels, 1.8
Loot++, 1.8
and worldedit 1.8