"EquipmentAndQuickSlots by RandyKnapp" mod makes armor and belt equip on the side of your inventory. It's all the game really needs to be enjoyable. It doesn't even need to be installed on servers for players to be able to use it.

P.S.: I love the new foods. I did the math for how much I need to grind for each thing. Not needing barley cuts down on the grind by a lot.