[quote=@Shorticus]
A serious question...

Would a fantasy or futuristic setting count for the "Snapshot in Time" thing if we try to paint a proper picture (with words or real paint), or should we focus on real-world history?
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Sure why not. It was conceived as 'period piece,' which is traditionally past history -- but if you do a good enough job fleshing out the setting, why not future? It's a tall order though. Someone writes anything Victorian and you'll have a hill to climb for that award. But if you wanna try it, go for it! 

Art-wise the ball is more in Roman's court. But I imagine the same principles apply.