I'm sure they are working to reduce lag, but i do have to say it is really annoying to die solely based on lag. I've gotten in enough runs where all 4 people are dying because of lag to know it's not a result of just my computer.
Now don't get me wrong, i don't think ANYTHING nefarious is going on here at all, but it does leave a bit of a bad taste when the lag spikes cause you to die-> increasing the demand for the thing that generates revenue. Again, not an accusation, i don't think it is a plot to increase demand on energy. But it would be nice if they administered some kind of invulnerability during lag. It's not like it would be feasible to use it to your advantage, it would just be nice if lag wasn't just a net loss on your ability to defend yourself.
Lag is pretty bad sometimes, however it's probably your connection.