I'd be interested if I could manually trigger the overload (like in Eve). I prefer to keep a lock-on at all times so if this mechanism were to work in a similar fashion as laser riffles I'd probably not use it.

As a heavy and logi user I like this idea as I understand it. It starts off regular to light repping but the longer it's on the higher it reps. With a backblast for over extended use. Is that right?

If so, class. Example: You know there's a bunch of tangos around the corner. The logi locks the tool on and warms it up. Once it's hitting the higher rep rate the logi gives the heavy the nod, who charges around the corner tearing into the tangos, knowing that he/she only has a limited amount of time of being able to tank damage before the tool messes up the logi.

I'm not sure how to limit abuse. Maybe have a very short range on the tether? The logi would nearly have to be getting a piggyback its that short

Correct, it'd start at a light (likely 33 or lower HP/s) level of rep and then ramp up effect the longer it was in continuous use. If used for too long at a stretch the overheat causes a backblast doing damage to the user and causing a longer cooldown timer before the Tool could lock another target.

You're example is spot on regarding possible use, and the variant could have sub-variants to prevent abuse but allow for options.

• Short range
• Single lock
• Increased ISK cost (with Lower Fitting requirements )

As some examples

It's late so I'm call the post here, but I'm glad you approve, thanks for posting.

Cheers,
Cross

Sounds good.
Currently the game has been lacking in that there's no repper that would enable under-fire repairs without being broken at all times.

A repair tool with a heat gauge that works like a laser rifile. I like the sound of it. +1