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**'''[[Wi-Fi lag]]''': Refers to the delay inherent in communicating between players that are competing over the internet, which can skew the outcome of tight situations if long and/or inconsistent. | **'''[[Wi-Fi lag]]''': Refers to the delay inherent in communicating between players that are competing over the internet, which can skew the outcome of tight situations if long and/or inconsistent. | ||
**'''[[Display lag]]''': Refers to when a display device (e.g. TV) is behind the current game state, leading to players reacting to a situation that has already passed. | **'''[[Display lag]]''': Refers to when a display device (e.g. TV) is behind the current game state, leading to players reacting to a situation that has already passed. | ||
*'''[[Leak]]''': A revelation of information about an unreleased game released prematurely, from an unofficial source and without the creators' consent. Leaks whether real or fake, are often the subject of rumors. | *'''[[Leak]]''': A revelation of information about an unreleased game or other unreleased content released prematurely, from an unofficial source and without the creators' consent. Leaks, whether real or fake, are often the subject of rumors. | ||
*'''[[Mindgame]]''': Strategies or techniques employed for the purpose of outwitting the opponent psychologically. The primary component of cerebral skill, the counterpart to technical skill. | *'''[[Mindgame]]''': Strategies or techniques employed for the purpose of outwitting the opponent psychologically. The primary component of cerebral skill, the counterpart to technical skill. | ||
**'''[[Bait]]ing''': The act of trying to trick the opponent into doing an action that the player can then punish them for. | **'''[[Bait]]ing''': The act of trying to trick the opponent into doing an action that the player can then punish them for. | ||