Founded 3rd City (Munich) N of Berlin, as discussed in previous posts. City is currenlty building an Archer; should build an Obelisk next to capture the Horses.
Stone is quarried, and Berlin is building the Pyramids - due in 18. Workers are building another Mine in Berlin, so time to Pyramids will drop by a few more turns shortly. Unfortunately, Berlin is over the happiness limit, but there is a half-built Barracks in the queue that could be whipped for 2 pop to eliminate it. I wasn't sure if doing so was worth it before the Pyramids are finished.
Explored more of our island and located
Copper in NW corner! It's far away, but it's there if we need it!
Researched finished: Archery, Agriculture, Writing; Sailing in 10.
Below is the turnlog:
It does appear that we are on an island, which is why we currently are researching Sailing. As soon as possible, we should build a Galley and sail around the island to the NE. Perhaps there is a coastal tile bridge to another island with one or more other Civs. (Although if there is, I would have expected another civ to reach us by now.)
If we don't meet someone soon, we definitely will be backward by the time we get to Astronomy. If we get it first, however, we may be able to trade our way back into the game (see the 'Jumping to Prince' SG in my sig. for an example.) Nevertheless, Diplomacy or Culture may be our only options for victory. (I've never gone the Culture route.)
Here's the save: