Patch 1.9 is going to add a bunch of new features to WoW. 2 new raid dungeons a 20 man and a 40 man precluded by a world event, linked auction houses for horde, alliance and neutral auction houses. Paladin enhancements and a bunch of other stuff. What's 1.9 bring for the Rogue?

A whole lot of ... Nothing!

They decided to refer to gouge, sap and blind with different names and if you happen to be a mace rogue then you might have reason to rejoice.

As it stands right now we didn't get nerfed or buffed, which may be a good thing considering the recent trend to nerf first and ask questions later. However if you agree with me then your not to worried about all the nerfs. I still believe that Rogues will get the last laugh.

Overall this patch is going to be significant for the game as far as all around improvements. Rogues themselves wont be seeing much love this patch but its coming. I can see the curve starting to happen and the direction of nerfs being reversed. Warriors got there enrage ability toned down significantly and I expect all the classes that were recently buffed to be adjusted (read nerfed) shortly. Its part of the balancing act that is MMO's

~Cerias Shadows