I started playing modded Minecraft Ed for the first time in almost a year and I am a bit lost with this pack. Can someone answer some questions. For context I just started on a server with a friend. We have basic ore doubling, a smeltery and that's about it(some random late game things thanks to the quests)

1. What is a decent early game weapon? I bought a death sycthe from the shop that is pretty good, but running to the nearest village to get cured from the plague is getting old.

2. What is some early game armor? I am sick of getting one shot.

3. In regards to armor, how can I avoid dragons. I like to fly around the world with my sling and glider but I will randomly come across dragons that kill me before the world gen loads or the world gen will be loaded but not their model. They don't appear as a mob on my minimal. Is there an item/armor or something that can stop them from killing me before I even see them?

4. What is a cheap early game sorting and storage system? What is a good progression for storage/sorting?

5. What power system should I be starting with?

6. I am planning on building a buildcraft quarry tonight. Is there a cheap generator I can use( I built some of the coal ones because it's what I used to use). Also is there a cheaper/better/more efficient quarry/material generator I should check out?

7. Any random tips or cool items I should looks at?

Thanks a ton.