like I said , its just my opinion , given the software and the genius to re create this I would only change a few things:
the hut to a? well something more useful for survival, maybe a boat yard that takes 6 months in real play to build , then you get your money worth and play ability and keep the builders on the go and their kids,

sorry i wasn't trying to diss this game I bought it!! but the sewing Hut is still rubbish lol hahah rofl!!! well come on its a cop out!!

as for tech points get collectables they always worth more than tech points
when I totally played my first 2 villages I had all collectables and more and elder, I reckon pause game if they need food , collect mushy's and collectables for points and food, I say keep population low and be patient..yes its boring and tedious but we get there, now I wish i wasn't on strike from playing ( waiting for patch) because next time I will not play it the way i did before, and I think that says it all we al play our way , some like organised uniforms others like organised peeps with their own personality I met them with!!