Alternatively, you can read the more detailed information I have provided in the spoiler tag under each individual mod. After that? The vanilla-adjacent section and the non-adjacent section each function as their own fully-fledged modlists designed to give you, without all the hassle of having to choose, a couple of fairly different but both immediately playable modded gameplay experiences that are (I hope!) sufficiently curated that they will prove to be good ones.
You can read the FAQ below for more details on how and why this guide is structured as it is and how everything works, but if you'd like to get right into it proceed to the mandatory mods and advice section. Many a time has the question been asked: Which mods are good? Which mods are the most similar to vanilla? Which mods should I install first? In this thread, I will endeavour to answer all of these questions in a couple of useful ways. 'Which mods should I install first?' - Captain Trek's Guide to the Modiverse.