The basic premise of D&D is: I KILL MONSTERS AND TAKE THEIR STUFF!
But what if their stuff turns out to be 6 copper pieces, some broken clay pots, and a 3-charge wand of wonder?
Hey, if your DM is simply not shaking the loot tree, I HAVE SOME ADVICE FOR YOU:
Amusing, look forward to an episode where you highlight the original red box’s adventure as a comparison with todays scenarios after all back then you got xp for both monster bashing and treasure now you’re left wondering whether you can get xp for defeating monsters!