This modpack is all about having fun with friends. The modpack offers a nice multiplayer experience as it supports trading and co-op.
There is a currency and the ability to revive players, which further supports playing with friends.
It is also a small tech modpack (so far)
However, please note that magic is not expected in future updates (but it's not completely out of the question).
There will be a Questline that is very beginner friendly, and will guide you through the whole Modpack.
Server-pack is not yet available. (Expected to be released with the 1.0 Update)
You can try to play with Essentials but we can't guarantee that it will work.