It is usually best with these kind of games.I am thinking that I should have actually PLAYED this game when I bought it on launch day and not wait 3 weeks before D2 releases. Oh well, once D2 comes out, I will be all over this s*** like Webster on Gary Coleman.
But playing it now will land you in good stead for D2. Things will work in a very similar way, so getting used to grinding effeciently and effectively using things like infusion will help.