Lag cycles are programmed in to keep all the different parts
   (different video cards, systems, net speeds) in sync. I remember
   when you'd notice a difference between games that were either
   online or offline. But with so many games multiplayer, I think
   it's been necessary for more and more built-in lag, to
   compensate for internet lag. I'd love to be able to have a
   setting to turn them off. Then again, I don't play games that
   much, but when I do, I like seeing how they could be improved
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