diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/nightshift.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/nightshift.dm
index 78b2e63cf2..c45bd64702 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/nightshift.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/nightshift.dm
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(nightshift)
 		update_nightshift(night_time, announcing)
 
 /datum/controller/subsystem/nightshift/proc/update_nightshift(active, announce = TRUE, max_level_override)
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	nightshift_active = active
 	if(announce)
 		if (active)
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/earhealing.dm b/code/datums/elements/earhealing.dm
index bcbc4020d9..7045da4327 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/earhealing.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/earhealing.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	else
 		user_by_item -= source
 
-/datum/element/earhealing/process()
+/datum/element/earhealing/do_process()
 	set waitfor = FALSE
 	for(var/i in user_by_item)
 		var/mob/living/carbon/user = user_by_item[i]
@@ -36,3 +36,6 @@
 		ears.deaf = max(ears.deaf - 0.25, (ears.damage < ears.maxHealth ? 0 : 1)) // Do not clear deafness if our ears are too damaged
 		ears.damage = max(ears.damage - 0.025, 0)
 		CHECK_TICK
+
+/datum/element/earhealing/process()
+	do_process()
diff --git a/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm b/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
index 1c9c14ee3e..81f99cfa69 100644
--- a/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
+++ b/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@
 	on_pulse(wire, user)
 
 /datum/wires/proc/pulse_color(color, mob/living/user)
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	LAZYINITLIST(current_users)
 	if(current_users[user])
 		return FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/gangs/dominator.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/gangs/dominator.dm
index ed17d830ba..a253aa906c 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/gangs/dominator.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/gangs/dominator.dm
@@ -105,14 +105,18 @@
 					if(tempgang != gang)
 						tempgang.message_gangtools("WARNING: [gang.name] Gang takeover imminent. Their dominator at [domloc.map_name] must be destroyed!",1,1)
 		else
-			Cinematic(CINEMATIC_MALF,world) //Here is the gang victory trigger on the dominator ending.
-			gang.winner = TRUE
-			SSticker.news_report = GANG_VICTORY
-			SSticker.force_ending = TRUE
+			endgame()
 
 	if(!.)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSmachines, src)
 
+/obj/machinery/dominator/proc/endgame()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
+	Cinematic(CINEMATIC_MALF,world) //Here is the gang victory trigger on the dominator ending.
+	gang.winner = TRUE
+	SSticker.news_report = GANG_VICTORY
+	SSticker.force_ending = TRUE
+
 /obj/machinery/dominator/play_attack_sound(damage_amount, damage_type = BRUTE, damage_flag = 0)
 	switch(damage_type)
 		if(BRUTE)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
index 561daf433d..4009b1b56b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
@@ -288,6 +288,7 @@
 	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/bombcore/proc/defuse()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 //Note: 	Because of how var/defused is used you shouldn't override this UNLESS you intend to set the var to 0 or
 //			otherwise remove the core/reset the wires before the end of defuse(). It will repeatedly be called otherwise.
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/combat/neovgre.dm b/code/game/mecha/combat/neovgre.dm
index 584a2d007e..75470abe88 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/combat/neovgre.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/combat/neovgre.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,6 @@
 		cell.charge = INFINITY
 		max_integrity = INFINITY
 		obj_integrity = max_integrity
-		CHECK_TICK //Just to be on the safe side lag wise
 	else
 		if(cell.charge < cell.maxcharge)
 			for(var/obj/effect/clockwork/sigil/transmission/T in range(SIGIL_ACCESS_RANGE, src))
@@ -80,7 +79,6 @@
 					adjust_clockwork_power(-delta)
 		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity && istype(loc, /turf/open/floor/clockwork))
 			obj_integrity += min(max_integrity - obj_integrity, max_integrity / 200)
-		CHECK_TICK
 
 /obj/mecha/combat/neovgre/Initialize()
 	.=..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/station.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/station.dm
index a5b6b0c9e1..d81c707aaf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/station.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/station.dm
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/structure/transit_tube/station/proc/launch_pod()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	if(launch_cooldown >= world.time)
 		return
 	for(var/obj/structure/transit_tube_pod/pod in loc)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
index 34370faa0a..d45593858c 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
@@ -225,7 +225,11 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/effect/clockwork/sigil/transmission/process()
-    var/power_drained = 0
+    do_process()
+
+/obj/effect/clockwork/sigil/transmission/proc/do_process()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
+	var/power_drained = 0
     var/power_mod = 0.005
     for(var/t in spiral_range_turfs(SIGIL_ACCESS_RANGE, src))
         var/turf/T = t
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/equipment/Malf_Modules.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/equipment/Malf_Modules.dm
index 0659655da5..fcc8bcade8 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/equipment/Malf_Modules.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/equipment/Malf_Modules.dm
@@ -401,6 +401,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(blacklisted_malf_machines, typecacheof(list(
 		next_announce += DOOMSDAY_ANNOUNCE_INTERVAL
 
 /obj/machinery/doomsday_device/proc/detonate()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	sound_to_playing_players('sound/machines/alarm.ogg')
 	sleep(100)
 	for(var/i in GLOB.mob_living_list)
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm b/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
index 899eb12511..d0ed0f2436 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@
 		return
 
 /obj/item/assembly/infra/proc/refreshBeam()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	QDEL_LIST(beams)
 	if(throwing || !on || !secured)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/events/portal_storm.dm b/code/modules/events/portal_storm.dm
index 5ef30d0030..1a07ebbae5 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/portal_storm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/portal_storm.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,10 @@
 	next_boss_spawn = startWhen + CEILING(2 * number_of_hostiles / number_of_bosses, 1)
 
 /datum/round_event/portal_storm/announce(fake)
-	set waitfor = 0
+	do_announce()
+
+/datum/round_event/portal_storm/do_announce()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	sound_to_playing_players('sound/magic/lightning_chargeup.ogg')
 	sleep(80)
 	priority_announce("Massive bluespace anomaly detected en route to [station_name()]. Brace for impact.")
diff --git a/code/modules/events/wizard/fakeexplosion.dm b/code/modules/events/wizard/fakeexplosion.dm
index 5858064819..3ba20f4768 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/wizard/fakeexplosion.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/wizard/fakeexplosion.dm
@@ -7,5 +7,4 @@
 
 /datum/round_event/wizard/fake_explosion/start()
 	sound_to_playing_players('sound/machines/alarm.ogg')
-	sleep(100)
-	Cinematic(CINEMATIC_NUKE_FAKE,world)
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(GLOBAL_PROC,.proc/Cinematic, CINEMATIC_NUKE_FAKE, world), 100)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_redemption.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_redemption.dm
index 6cba540ca0..1adc951447 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_redemption.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_redemption.dm
@@ -145,8 +145,11 @@
 			D.createmessage("Ore Redemption Machine", "New minerals available!", msg, 1, 0)
 
 /obj/machinery/mineral/ore_redemption/process()
-	if(!materials.mat_container || panel_open || !powered())
-		return
+	if(materials.mat_container && !panel_open && powered())
+		process_all_ores()
+
+/obj/machinery/mineral/ore_redemption/proc/process_all_ores()
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	var/atom/input = get_step(src, input_dir)
 	var/obj/structure/ore_box/OB = locate() in input
 	if(OB)
@@ -165,6 +168,7 @@
 	else if(!message_sent)
 		send_console_message()
 
+
 /obj/machinery/mineral/ore_redemption/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(default_unfasten_wrench(user, W))
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
index ce6a5dcda1..1f582b68bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
@@ -182,6 +182,7 @@
 	. = ..()
 
 /mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/set_core_display_icon(input, client/C)
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	if(client && !C)
 		C = client
 	if(!input && !C?.prefs?.preferred_ai_core_display)