SHM - Realistic Chance at Gear?

[Snaggles]

Yes, easily.

Some guilds have HoT gear available on a dkp/random/cash basis (rotating). Vindi bp's will cost some dkp but not a ton. You can also farm and buy those HoT pieces like I did if you prefer to save points for other things.

I'd find a guild you like to be in first and foremost. If they do vindi and HoT better yet. If there isn't some type of raid quota (minimum per month) it might be best for you.

I've really enjoyed my time in Kittens as a casual raider. I help when I can but don't when I cant (RL > the game). Plenty of other good places out there as well that share the philosophy.