diff --git a/linux/localOptions.cfg b/linux/localOptions.cfg
index a6b1a7e..2ddd81e 100755
--- a/linux/localOptions.cfg
+++ b/linux/localOptions.cfg
@@ -361,3 +361,8 @@ grantEsbAnniversaryRewards=false
 # gives players the Email Opt-In Program collection rewards on login
 grantMailOptInRewards=false
 
+# enables the scheduled drop system (see: script.library.scheduled_drop).
+# you should not enable this unless you are updating the scheduled drop datatables as this feature is deprecated
+# and enabling it without changes will just run unnecessary processes on every loot of an npc, crafting session, or build a buff
+enableScheduledDropSystem=false
+