Variety is the spice of life.... Yes on Night IMO.
Alot of the time; during night, it wasn't completely dark anyways.
The sky was completely black for only a short time & the light during
sunrise and sunset reflected off the sides of town buildings too:
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The buildings could be seen from quite a distance
(except when it was completely dark of course):
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Also the flames from burning NME hangars/fuel could be seen from a great distance.
Like directly below the rear wheel in this screenshot:
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Besides you could enjoy the scenic multi-colored vistas..ahem, I mean the battleship's
shell trails in the sky!:D :
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Night also helped when deliverin' troops. (Icons over planes etc. were there as well.)
Then there's always Ground Vehicles. Defending, or even attacking bases under the stars
was enjoyed by those in my group:
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