Roxanne Flowers, I thought everything you said was really interesting !
I am also considering a sub spec for solo content / leveling and even maybe dungeon at 60, because I think it would be more fun than a classic combat build, but I was wondering if a mix of sub and combat instead of sub and assassination could work.
I don't think the end of the sub tree is that interesting for soloing or dungeon (2 combo points every 2 min and a little bit of AP), whereras getting riposte and blade flurry seems interesting (although riposte with a dagger is maybe not that great, and totally unuseful for dungeon). I'm not sure about losing slice and dice (going from 21 to 30 sec, is it that interesting ?). I don't know about relentless strike either.
I would be happy to have your take on this : https://classic.wowhead.com/talent-calc/rogue/0053-00505501004001-050053022030101
Thanks beforehand,
Yael.
