Reply to Re: A few general questions about dmods.
If you don't have an account, just leave the password field blank.
When it comes to mapping I just go ahead and start drawing maps that look interesting. Even if you can't make something to the exact specifications of what you've drawn, having that guideline will seriously help you create your map faster, and will let you devote more attention to detail. Boring, flat, undetailed, and lifeless maps suck.