OK, so I don't want any hints (yet), but I just had a disaster, and want to know if there is any point in continuing.

What happened: With 9 puzzles solved, and getting close to Level 3 Science tech, I had an Island Event go south on me and I lost ~ 2/3 of my tech points. Well, Drat & Phooey! (or words to that effect). But I'm getting the idea from the forum that I may need a Master Builder to finish, and while I have several Extremely Adept Builders, only one Master, and she's 65, which is to say, by the time I get Science 3, (which I assume I'll need to unlock the next puzzle) she'll be dead.

So, should I punt, or can my others make Master in time, or is this just a wrong idea I have?

Thanks!