BOTM 23 Final Spoiler

[srad]

Yes, I think that is the main point. My mid game expansion was too slow (beside your smart move with the early library for getting the CS slingshot)...
And I neglected metal casting and forges for too long.

I'll will try it again

 

[Gosha190]

And I neglected metal casting and forges for too long.I'll will try it again

yes - it was your mistake. MC is a very important tech! It gives happiness and hummers both! And more: I settled all my first cities on a seaside to get max effect from GLh and Colossus.

 

[srad]

...to get max effect from GLh and Colossus.

Built both but way tooooo late.