In maxis simcity 4, the day and night option was ok....in the day!!. At night the cities quickly became boring. The lights they used for interior lighting of buildings and more importantly the street light standard were unusual to say the least. I have never been to a city at least in Canada where the light standards on the side of roads, are a consitant white bluish hue!!! They are usually more of an orange glow!!! = ) In the city i live in with a population of around 1 million we have only one street that has those annoying white lights along it and it is known as more of a "red light" or shady part of town. I hope Monte Cristos Cities XL will incorporate that upgrade to realism in the new game.....please!!!!! It would make playing at night almost as addictive as playing during the day if they do!!!! = ]