MTG Salvation

MLD (Mass Land Destruction) is often frowned upon in social settings of MTG, especially of the Highlander variety. Preventing people from playing their spells is said to create an un-fun atmosphere, and will likely cause you to be hated by your fellow card slingers.
To this I say: “BALONEY”.

Land destruction has always been one of the few things that red brings to EDH, and to cut it out is to cut off a leg that is the already three-legged chair of red’s Commander playable card pool.

As you use land destruction as a legitimate means to win, people will adapt. They’ll learn to hold back a few lands if they can’t directly deal with your MLD cards, as well as learn to avoid over committing on lands while playing against whatever deck you have.

But keep in mind, WHEN you use an MLD card matters too. Using it for the sake of doing something without rhyme or reason is what will earn you the most ire. When you’re casting it to win, the other players can take comfort in that a new game will start shortly. When you cast it in defense (which I’ve been known to do), it can be seen as a last-ditch resort to keep yourself alive long enough to try and win the game.

So don’t shy away from MLD. If your game plan can benefit from some severed mana bonds, by all means, introduce your friends to the magic and wonder of Mass Land Destruction!