You are stuck in nostaligia or are dilusioned. It is true that the game has always been cruel with drops. But yes Kings Fall is really annoying. I did my first clear of the week yesterday and got a ghost shell below what I have, a pair of 310 harrowed gloves which is basically a -blam!- you and can now be considered "nothing" IMO.I did however get a 312 bond so there's an upgrade!