I guess I should have put a more bolded disclaimer in the post.
Pre U14, I listed the most optimal str rogue gear load out. But what's the point of having a gear load out that takes a year to obtain? It does no one any good. Sure, now with raid timer bypasses you can pretty much get everything in the game within hours(except tod rings/epic mats). But back then you had to loot it or in some cases bribe the guy who looted it(still in the chest). Now everything is unbound and easy to farm.
The point of the gear load out in this guide. Is to have as little grind as possible, but be viable at the same time. Can you improve my list while having less grind? Maybe. Its there to give some insight into possible load outs.
Things such as tod rings and 'epic' items take a long time to obtain. Old raid items can be difficult to obtain as well. As no one runs the raids anymore. Avithoul ring, being rare. Epic ring of the stalker can be difficult, due to the fact no one runs challenges anymore. The list goes on.