I made this pack because I felt I usually stopped playing a world whenever I got to a certain point. The way I am now attempting to solve that is with slower progression. Using a mod called LevelZ (by Globox_Z), you undergo a very significant change in progression, as the different tools start to have meaning. I bet you never thought you'd have to use wooden swords for a few real life days of playing, am I wrong? With that, and a multitude of mods to make exploration exciting, I think you are going to enjoy your time.
Nerdpack Exploration Revamp Delight (N.E.R.D.) is aimed for those of you who are tired of the usual Minecraft stuff. In this pack you will really struggle to survive your first few nights, and to progress you are forced to constantly move around the world, making for an excellent exploration-centric spin on Minecraft. Happy exploring!