diff --git a/src/date.cpp b/src/date.cpp
--- a/src/date.cpp
+++ b/src/date.cpp
@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ uint16 _tick_counter;  ///< Ever increme
  */
 void SetDate(Date date, DateFract fract)
 {
-	assert(fract < DAY_TICKS);
+	//Get rid of this insane assert
+	//assert(fract < DAY_TICKS);
 
 	YearMonthDay ymd;