A different view of why we complain about lag and "the net code"

[CianaIezuborn]

Use an ability after moving out of the indicator zones. The client apparently only updates the server when an ability forces it to or every Xms or so. The server also believes anything the client tells it as far as movement/location, which is why hex editing teleportation bots work. You'll also never rubber band in this game, regardless of how bad your lag is, as the server isn't enforcing any movement patterns.

If you want some practice, roll a tank and spend level 15-50 running dungeons, you'll quickly learn to time a hit in as soon as you strafe out of cleaves.

I'm 100% positive about this, and noticed it leveling my PAL after the 2nd or third dungeon dodging AEs. It may take some experimentation to figure out what abilities per class cause an ability check, however I'm positive this works. Either that or I've got some magical copy of FF14 that gives me mystical powers that I'm unaware of.