Perforalia

I've been playing different versions of this modpack on and off for the past 2 years, and I have to say that there's nothing like it. It's surprising that a single modpack has had continuous development for as long as RoTN has, and every version brings new and improved progression and mechanics that slowly inch towards the grand vision behind the modpack.

RoTN is a "hardcore" survival modpack with achievement-based progression, and a very integrated collection of mods. Every 10-13 days, an invasion happens, prefaced by a Terraria-boss-like message, that you must defend against. The current version of the modpack has particularly difficult invasions. The strength and type of mobs in the invasions scales with your achievement progression, starting with getting good armor, then unlocking the Nether, the Aether, the Beneath, the End, and the Twilight Forest. Many of the mobs in invasions can break through blocks, and later, fly. It is up to you to build a base that can withstand the onslaught.

This modpack fully integrates each of the mods within it. Gone are the days when modpacks have Botania or Thaumcraft or some other huge mod with an entirely separate progression system. Nor are there any huge tech mods isolated from all other mods, like Tech:Reborn, AE2, or Mystical Agr. RoTN has magic, tech, and exploration within its progression system, but everything flows smoothly. You never feel like going down one path means you are at a standstill somewhere else. Regardless of what you focus on, everything is going to help you survive the night, and maybe even get to a new dimension.

The modpack has its own soundtrack and texture packs. These help in setting the atmosphere, and integrating all of the different mods with a consistent art style. You're also always free to turn off these things by adjusting your setting if you prefer the original look, or would like to play your own music.

The performance of this modpack is one of the best things about it. I use an 8 year old gaming laptop, and my CPU often struggles with running other modpacks, especially the really large ones like DDSS, SevTech, or any Kitchen Sink stuff. RoTN has way better performance. Of course, it's not perfect, but for the quantity of new and original content in the modpack, the gameplay experience and the FPS I can play it at is fantastic. I would still recommend closing as much as you can while playing though, if you're on a weak computer like mine.

Finally, the modpack has a great community on its discord. You don't have to scour old wikis or reddit posts, but instead receive near-immediate help from experienced players. And, the modpack is far from being completed; future updates promise a ton of new content that will make this modpack even more enjoyable. RoTN hits the sweet spot for a challenging progression-based pack, without the non-sensical BS of RLCraft or the monotonous grind of SevTech. Without a doubt, my favorite modpack.