Some thoughts on TW weapons...

[Goliath Strongarm]

One of the advantages is how fast can you cast the spells vs how fast can youpull a trigger? And already having the ppe paid. Those are both huge perks

Honestly, I think there could be more detail put into TW weapon creation, maybe combined with crystals via stone magic even, for enhanced abilities. I can see higher ppe costs, higher item creation costs, etc involved, but should be an option.

Hmmm... Maybe a rifter article idea there?

[Glistam]

If you don't have the spell, the TW device lets you either use the spell or a facsimile of it. When it comes to spells not of your discipline, this is a valuable bonus.

Also recall the TW items originated when spells cost several actions to cast - while a TW item could be used in one attack. This was another significant bonus, and for spells above 5th level is still a good bonus.

[Subjugator]

They let you store the energy beyond that which is stored in your own body, so it might be used at time when you don't have time to cast or a time when your existing PPE is exhausted.

/Sub

[RiftJunkie]

I love TW weapons. Advantages:
creativity - come up with a concept and work it out until you get what you want. I like the 4 wheeler in Arzno that can even ride up vertical surfaces or upside down!
powerful - somebody on here put Anhilate into Naruni micro-missles. End result: a cheap, ridiculously powerful smart bomb fired from your wrist!
cool factor - while everybody is looking at some markings on the dungeon wall, you say "let me put on my reading glasses" (Eyes of Thoth spell)!
combat multiplier - someone with paired weapons can cast/shoot TWO spells at the same time! Some TW weapons have multiple spells/effects already built into them!

With a creative, evil, devious mind - you can come up with some wild, crazy TW crap that can really stack the deck in your favor.

Just avoid those Anti-Magic Clouds!