I remember when I used to explore all corners of every damp dungeon I visited, just to find receive mainly potions and very rarely, a small upgrade which won't last for long.

It doesn't help most RPGs are kinda of on the easy side, making any pursuit of stronger gear unecessary. DLC giving you the strongest gear in the game at lvl 1 does no help either.

Now I just play moving straight from Point A to point B, avoiding any exploration which doesn't happen naturally.

When I explore a place now it's because I am curious about the place, not because I want some upgrades.