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I just started today from years of hiatus of playing RO and I can't help but notice that the drop rate of items such as equipment and cards are INSANELY LOW. I have been playing all day and I have not seen even 1 card from any mobs. Is it just my account or the server's been like this ever since? any tip on how to be stronger for a newbie who almost dont get any drop from mobs? Thanks