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Dynamic Lighting & Marketplace Purchases

I've upgraded to a Plus subscription and watched videos on how to use dynamic lighting. Pretty straight forward. But I wonder...when I purchase a module (like Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Made Mage, for instance) is the dynamic lighting already done for me on every map? Or would I still have to set it up myself? Thanks for any help you can give me. I need it. LOL!
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keithcurtis
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If you purchase a module that advertises Dynamic Lighting (I can't think of one that doesn't), then the whole module is ready to go. You don't have to set up any DL. All maps are set up, with all monsters and all Dynamic Lighting in place.
Oh man! That's amazing! I can foresee many purchases in my future. Thanks so much!
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keithcurtis
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Keep in mind as you are learning dynamic Lighting, that the whole system is currently in "closed beta" (Pro subscribers on the dev server) for a complete re-write. The new system is still a bit rough around the edges, but looks to be much smoother and more robust than the existing one, particularly for Advanced Fog of War (renamed "Explorer Mode")
Also note that all tokens and lights may not be set 100% correct  or not way u like.  Also a major issue is lag they do a great job drawing light lines to block light but so perfectly hug the walls like a single cave wall has 15 edges on it. That because it calculates line of sight for every edge it quickly lags players out. On some maps.may be easier to redraw stright lines
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Great info to keep in mind on both counts. Thanks so much.