New player -- how to start killing monsters?

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Hi, I used to play this game like 10+ years ago, and quite often.
I played on Hestia, and Atlantis.
I don't remember a lot about the game, but I logged in and acquired a weapon from the shop -- I went to the graveyard and proceeded to get my face slapped by skeletons.

My question is, how do I start killing and acquiring loot? I'm so weak as a new character, and I'm having trouble figuring this part out.
Also do monsters have 'rare' bag drops or a similar RNG system for cool loot? I'm the type of player that is a treasure hunter/ collector of rare commodities, my favorite past time was deciphering maps and digging up treasure! Thanks and nice to see the game isn't dead.

Welcome buddy, let me know if there's anything I can do to help you out in your beginnings!