Thoughts on modpacks that are generally safe bases, but dangerous exploration?

I've dabbled in some modpacks like SevTech or Sky Factory 4 and have started to understand how to explore all the new offerings and use the in-game tools for figuring out progression. I'd like to find a good long term modpack to play around in and looking for some advice.

I love the idea of the progression in SevTech, but its a little too grindy/slow in the start and I like I'd like something that doesn't start quite so far back in tech, while still liking some boss tiers for further progress. I've liked SkyFactory when I want something purely self-directed pseudo-creative, but want something else when I want more exploration based.

I've liked watching some streamers play Ancient Dawn, but the constant tornados and meteor showers feel too much for me, also both times I've started and generated a new world, I've spawned on top of a Hound and get killed repeatedly on respawn. I know that's just bad luck, but has still affected my perception of the modpack.

So I think I'm looking for a modpack with a solid mix of magic/tech; reasonably easy to create a safe base that's not going to be destroyed randomly, while also having some level of boss gates/goals. And probably not an "expert" type modpack.

https://redd.it/1lq2qwe
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Ideas for Modded MC Bingo?

Looking for ideas for a modded Minecraft bingo. For example something like “go to space” or “shoot a gun” and the opponents would each get to choose X amount of mods to add to the mod list and then race.

https://redd.it/1lq2o57
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Always wanted to know from which mod is it and how to disable it? QuarkPonders won't help on that but it can explains other things!

I'm here to present you QuarkPonders! A mod that brings the ponder in-game tutorials to Quark features.
You'll finally understand how to use the (t)oretoises and pipes!


Available in Curseforge and Modrinth

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https://redd.it/1lq0nek
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What mod is this healthbar from? (hotbar one)
https://redd.it/1lq7sdr
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What's the most beautiful modded Minecraft item?

I don't see this question asked very often, and I very much like and appreciate the aesthetic of mods, and I want to know y'all's opinion on this.

In my opinion, the most beautiful item is the Avaritia Infinity Catalyst.

https://redd.it/1lq7ulu
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What does this actually do?
https://redd.it/1lqd0wy
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Anyone who plays with Northstar know what the deal is with these saplings?

https://redd.it/1lqd6it
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Create didn't win an award at the 15th annual Cannes Minecraft Mod Festival, so it's low-brow slop.
https://redd.it/1lqexjo
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Found an exposed cliffside lush cave in a Terralith world with a decent view

https://redd.it/1lqg3xi
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wow! what a long Month of Swords! All 30 swords out now!

https://redd.it/1lqgfbm
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