That's why I've been hesitant to put up an Application thread thus far. I've no idea what people would want out of an established backstory, and I only have a vague idea of what I'd want for it myself. Perhaps if I had someone to work with behind-the-scenes (volunteers? ), we could come up with something basic enough to set in stone for a pitch.
I'd also suggest discussing the technological state of the world at the start of the RPG. Basically, how much more advanced - if at all - are we going to make this world?I'd be willing to help out. It shouldn't be too hard, either. All you really need is stuff like what the deal is with mutants, and the political climate. Universe building stuff like that.
I'd also go with right around the state of 616: most regular people have current modern technology, but the super-rich and super-smart have access to way higher-tech stuff. Like, futuristic tech is available, just too expensive for most folks.
We're working up a pitch thread. Just got to get one more approval on it.