I started join ref sky block today and had a few vote keys. Me and my gf both turned ours in before I started our new island. Upon arriving on the new island our inventory was emptied. Also I can't plant this beetroot
Yes when I went to my island for the first time I lost my starter kit and I was told it happened to others. Its a glitch
Basically what happened is when you start (or reset) your island, your inventory clears to help prevent farming islands and island items. You should start your island before using any kits and before keeping items in your inventory.