So, a lot of the mods have (finally) been updated to 1.7.2. We are on 1.7.4, and I would guess that the mods will be updated to it soon as well.
..... HOWEVER, 1.8 snapshots are already out, featuring new block types, new features, etc.
I would love to use those new blocks but that would most likely require either a map reset or some MCEdit magic (Which could also fix the cave system lameness).
On the other hand, once the mods are updated, we could have things such as Mo Creatures, VoxelMap (or other minimap), and other possible RPG elements.... Also allows us to keep the current map (Though I would still like to play with MCEditing the map a bit to try to improve cave systems and/or use the Rogue-like Dungeons mod)
And, and Pixelmon of course (j/k)
So, what's everyone else's opinions?