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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?

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.

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.

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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!