I also like the idea of starred items being more valuable than the non-starred counterparts. There is a difference and that difference creates a difference in value that is not reflected currently.
The logs jump from T13:37:03 to T13:37:11 (8 seconds I think?) so there doesn't seem to be any data captured in the logs you posted that pertain to how you actually died. I've randomly died before on my bicycle (aside from 100% Infection). Collision errors could have done this (eg. the game...
For me (PS5) to join my friend (PC), I have to search his Steam ID and it pops up. I wish there was more information on this upon first playing 7 Days to Die because I did have to dig a bit online to figure this out.