[mrtuck73]

I have to say that the only thing having to retrieve my corpse did for me in Diablo 2 was I planted a portal prior to any big fight so I could get back to the area quickly and grab my corpse.

In Dungeon Siege 2, I have never once used the option to have my items retrieved, granted my whole party has rearely ever died, but it is a useless option in that game.