prompter: How can I mod Minecraft, it's just that I really wanted to install a mod pack called Fabulously Optimized, but I really don't like the mod pack installer curse forge because it makes my Minecraft launching process annoying and it has ads

assistant: You could always look at the individual mods that make up the modpack, and download them one by one from the curseforge website. You can also download the FTB launcher, download the modpack from there, and copy the files over to your preferred launcher.

prompter: Where can I find the FTB launcher?

assistant: You can download the FTB launcher from https://feed-the-beast.com/ftb-app

prompter: Ok, I have it downloaded on my Windows machine. What should I do now?

assistant: Here is the link to install the FTB app: https://www.feed-the-beast.com/ftb-app

assistant: The easiest way to install a modpack is with a mod launcher. To get started download and install the Prism launcher. Open the launcher and click new instance. On the left click Modrinth, then click Fabulously Optimized. Select your version in the bottom right dropdown menu, and then click ok. Once the modpack is done downloading you can launch it by selecting it and clicking launch in the right sidebar, or by double clicking on it.
    Alternatively you can also manually install the modpack and run it from the vanilla launcher.

prompter: I do not like the idea of installing another mod launcher, is Prism launcher really that easy compared to manual mod-installation? Could you explain the pros and cons of manual versus automated mod launchers?

assistant: You can always install mods manually by dragging files the files into their proper locations. There are alternatives to Curse Forge, (LIST ALTERNATIVES HERE).

prompter: ¿Can you provide to me a more detailed step by step process to install a mod without using forge?

assistant: To install Minecraft mods, you will need to use a mod loader such as Forge or Fabric. Most mods are written to work with either Forge or Fabric and cannot be installed without the corresponding mod loader. If you prefer a more minimalist approach, you can use Fabric, which is known for its nice approaches like Fabric's mixins instead of Forge's coremodding.

It is possible to write a mod that loads itself and patches the game, but this method is not recommended as it results in compatibility issues with other mods. Mod loaders solve this problem by providing a platform for mods to load and by allowing for modifications to the rest of the game. Unless you're a coder or use Fabric, it's not possible to play modern mods without Forge. Most mods rely on a mod loader to provide a platform, making it easier and more compatible.

assistant: you could try the mod manager MultiMC. You can create different instances of Minecraft with different versions ans properties. Basically making another copy of the game. If you choose you should also make sure download the correct version Minecraft used in the version of Faboulously Optimized. If you are unsure you can look within the mod pack in the Readme.txt of Optifine what version it needs. or you can check in Forge (as you have already installed it you just use it to check the game version). if you have multiple versions of Fabulously Optimized the best supported version to mod is 1.7.10. It has so many supported mods. If that's too old for you can go up to 1.10 or even 1.12.2. Its up to you. 1.14 doesn't have that much options and I don't think it will ever have because they re-wrote the bulk of the code and that's making a lot of issues for mod makers.