Sounds clever, but you have to remember the forest isn’t just a resource bank – it’s a living network. If you build a battlefield that’s “deadly efficient,” the casualties could wipe out the delicate balance you’re trying to preserve. Maybe think of a game where the goal is to keep the ecosystem healthy, not to destroy it. You could still have strategic moves, but the win condition would be maintaining biodiversity, not eliminating it. That way the virtual battle feels like a test of stewardship, not a war.

That sounds more balanced, but keep an eye on the ripple effects – even a tiny change in one species can ripple through the whole web. A scoring system will help, just make sure it’s flexible enough to adapt when the ecosystem shifts. Keep the focus on long‑term resilience, not just short‑term points.