Beta 1.7.3 Server Setup

Which launcher should I pick?

The one launcher that I suggest is PolyMC as they no longer enforce Microsoft's DRM.

How do I add beta 1.7.3 to my launcher?

This guide is assuming that you are using PolyMC.

Open your desired launcher
Click on "Add Instance"
Under "Filter" tick the "Beta" box and untick the "Releases" box
Scroll up and look for the "b1.7.3" version, select that then click "OK"

How do I add QOL modifications to my b1.7.3 instance?

This guide is also assuming that you are using PolyMC.

Download your desired modification and open your desired launcher
Select the instance you want to download the modification to and click "Edit Instance"
Click on the "Version" tab and then click on "Add to Minecraft.jar" then choose your desired mod file.

Optifine

Optifine is a modification that optimizes minecraft and adds more configurable visual settings, it is highly recommended no matter your setup.
OptiFine 1.7.3 HD AA G5 (Experimental | Suggested)
Optifine 1.7.3 HD MT G2 (Multi-Threaded)
Optifine 1.7.3 HD S G (Smooth)
Optifine 1.7.3 HD G (Default)

ModLoader

ModLoader is a mod that will allow you to load ML specific mods such as Rei's Minimap, BetaTweaks, and How Many Items

GuiAPI

GuiAPI is a common dependency for mods such as BetaTweaks

Improved Chat

Improved Chat is a upgrades the default b1.7.3 chatbox, it allows you to copy and paste, move with arrow keys, scroll chat history, and more.

Bit Depth Fix

Bit Depth Fix aims to fix a visual bug regarding "fighting" textures on amd graphics cards by increasing the bit depth from 8 to 24.

Recommended ModLoader Mods

BetaTweaks

BetaTweaks provides several quality of life changes such as providing a fov slider, server list, improved chat, and a improved inventory which lets you "drag" items.

Rei's Minimap

Rei's Minimap is the suggested minimap when it comes to b1.7.3 due to it being extremely fast in comparison to the other minimap mods.