Today me and my friend were raging about this. He went to sleep, and I stayed to play. First hour was the worst. But after that - it went easier. Flares really do the trick. It does make you a living torch, but hey, there are not any starting makarovs now, so you probably wont be killed by some kid. And if you encounter some bandit... well that sucks. Parptarf you do know what snow reflects the light quite good, and it`s mostly white? So couple of stars is enough to make winter nights bright. You should come to Russia. You know. The place Chernorussia is based upon... So I will tell you a little secret. If you are outside of town in some central Russia, in mid-spring or autumn, and there is no moon in the sky, you will see nothing at all. And one more thing. Nights in Norway ARE NOT one of the darkest in world. Who told you that crap? Darkest nights are in south. :] Is Norway a southern country?