So I've just read up on the detailed list of 2.0 update (looks good btw) but I was wondering if I could fish for some more info about what happens to our existing characters when the update hits.

I've currently a level 77 Crusader range build - that uses mainly crit chance, and crit dmg equipment - so my questions are:

2. items that a player would have normally acquired though the course of the game - for example the shards, psalm codes ect. Will we get a bunch of these to start us off?

3. The Tarot cards that are currently locked or part of DLC, would these have been a considerable higher level by the time a player reaches lvl 80?  If so - will our existing cards be levelled up to match or do we have to do this ourselves? 

Guess I'm asking - do I need to start again when 2.0 drops or will it be easy for me to farm the new stuff because I have a high lvl character?

Any information on these would be great, and for what its worth you did the right thing delaying the game if it delivers a better product in the end.