It's gang or be ganged right now. I have a hero lvl evil and I can tell you. Those Marans are NOT playing around. They'll gather as many people as possible to come after you, even if you're solo. Also, even if the other people aren't in Maran and have been known to travel with evils on a regular basis. (No, I'm not joking) It was clear from the moment I hit hero that I was either going to have to start ganking my ass off with anyone willing, or just go ahead and suicide until con death.