There are people who are respectable enough to take the items and then ask around "Who died?" intending to give them back. But then that doesn't always mean they give back items that might be useful to them.
If only evidence of the theft can be saved. But the "You Died" screen's view can't be adjusted, so one will have to be lucky and wait for the player to come into view. This "wait" will conflict with the interest of respawning to get back to the death site in time to retrieve the items, so it's still risky.
This might sound rather arrogant, but it seems that "Don't die
Natsu!" is the best way to prevent the situation. Therefore,
- Always put on and maintain full diamond armor
- Be ready to insta-tp when health is low (a /t spawn or a safe /home area)
- Always save a hotbar slot for food to keep hunger bar full
- Always save a hotbar slot for an Instant Health or a regenerative item
What hurts more is death by PvP/combat mcMMO glitch, and so,
- Only PvP with people you trust to give them back in case of death
I had one other idea but I will hold my tongue, for now.
*back to reading Fairy Tail manga*