I think I've given in and I'm going to give balance a try. But I looked at all the talents and I don't know which ones to take! They all seem like they would be very useful, for the most part.

I play on a PvP server if that helps with any suggestions. And would it be worth it to save 10 points to put into Resto for NF?

My advice: Make sure you have enough cash to both spec into, and spec out of balance.

Don't underestimate the huge mana savings from Natural shapeshifter. Definitely worth the points.

I wouldn't go too crazy with vengeance as it only helps when you get a crit, a point or two maybe, better to put the points in talents that raise your crit percentage.

Range is nice, would probably help more on a PvP server. You could root enemy beyond their range and get some free hits in.

Improved wrath helps more than I thought it would, especially when then cut in half by nature's grace. Now I almost always follow up a MF crit with a quick wrath.

Improved Thorns really depends on your playstyle. I see the role as more of a melee mage to get the best use of the armor, so I think the thorns are really important, especially if you have multiple mobs on you.

I don't see to much use for the improved entangle, as if I'm getting hit anyway I would just use NG.