How do you recommend playing? I'm thinking of going back to Diablo 2, but I'm thinking whether to start playing non ladder or single? Is it hard to get items playing single? My favourite character is assassins trap, can I play her and get the items on single without creating a sorcerer?

Play single player until ladder starts. then when you get sick of ladder go back to single player.

You will find the items you need within reason but it will take a long time.

Sp players 8 hardcore. Only way to have fun