Congrats to all the players who were awarded an invite and showed up!
Here is the wanted wall with all the villans! Some villans thought thier bounties were too low and wrote in new ones!
This baby was painted up right at Origins 2010 between games!
The Sparrow is sculpted by TechCommander GM Cassandra Angel, along with lead designer Brian Carnes
The buildings were made by terrain guru Josh Potter.
A few more pics!
PLAYER TOTALS
| # | CALLSIGN | POINTS | KILLS | PWNS/td> | DEATHS | SKULLS | KDR |  |
 |
 |
|
1
|
MCP
|
52
|
10
|
1
|
7
|
0
|
1.43
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
2
|
Pinja
|
202
|
28
|
4
|
15
|
6
|
1.87
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
3
|
Hot Sauce
|
23
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
4
|
Liberty1
|
6
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
5
|
Troubles
|
10
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
6
|
COLONEL_NEHER
|
155
|
4
|
1
|
9
|
4
|
0.44
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
7
|
MGR DeMortis
|
14
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
1.5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
8
|
Paul
|
368
|
35
|
13
|
79
|
6
|
0.44
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
|
9
|
Sea Dragon
|
30
|
3
|
1
|
5
|
0
|
0.6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
10
|
Andrick
|
77
|
9
|
2
|
5
|
0
|
1.8
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
|
11
|
Captain Cannon
|
61
|
12
|
3
|
7
|
0
|
1.71
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
12
|
Homocidal Lemming
|
157
|
15
|
5
|
12
|
1
|
1.25
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
|
13
|
HEARTBREAKER
|
25
|
2
|
1
|
5
|
0
|
0.4
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
|
14
|
Doombrave
|
53
|
7
|
0
|
10
|
2
|
0.7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
15
|
GG (age 7)
|
42
|
5
|
2
|
4
|
0
|
1.25
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
16
|
Admiral Tang
|
37
|
16
|
1
|
9
|
0
|
1.78
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
17
|
Ronnoc
|
235
|
30
|
6
|
26
|
1
|
1.15
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
18
|
Stormtail
|
60
|
5
|
3
|
4
|
0
|
1.25
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
19
|
Weasel
|
33
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
20
|
Kenneth
|
42
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
21
|
Target
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
22
|
Goblin
|
22
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
0.75
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
23
|
Wolerine-X
|
16
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
24
|
Cowman
|
40
|
8
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2.67
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
25
|
Momby
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
26
|
Karn
|
25
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
27
|
Gravedigger
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
28
|
Ogre
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Brian “sleepy dude” Carnes here :
We are back from Origins and will begin the process of posting all the wonderful experiences, make a few exciting announcements, and other such stuff. We also will begin restocking and working on finishing the new products that did not make the show due to time constraints.
If you want specific products, call the Soldiery and let them know! this way we can be sure to inform you as soon as your desired item is ready!
The Sparrow MSV con exclusive will be sold as a limited edition of 5 with hand signed and numbered datacards. these will be numbered in the order sold (eg 1rst gets one and so on) The con exclusive limited edition Sparrow will be 50 dollars at the booth at Origins!
Let the Deathmatching begin!
Brian “x D O O M x” Carnes
We have been busy with our swat pinja sqaud cranking out TechCommander for Origins, but unfortunately “our up till 2 AM” casting sessions are about to come to an end so we can rest up for the show! We will have a very limited number of kits for sale at the show. Thus my advice is, come early!
We also will have a few T shirts for sale to celebrate the launch as well as a Con exclusive MSV design with a exclusive data card signed by Sparrow MSV designers Cassy Angel and Brian Carnes (see the con exclusive article later in this blog)
–Brian
Last year at Origins we ran an ongoing points total towards a grand prize for all events and by Saturday night the competition was rather fierce. While this was a joy to see from one perspective, it also may be a bit much for the casual player who is new to the game and has never seen the game at a high level.
SO this year we are going to be doing things a little differently. We are scheduling a regular game Saturday night, but we are ALSO scheduling an invitational game during the same slot.
Sailpower Invitational (Saturday, 7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is the competitive match for the show! You must be invited to play in this event. If you buy a ticket for this event by accident, and do not have an invite we will simply move you to the regular big game. If you have an invite, you will need to purchase a ticket for the event, however we hope to make it an awesome game for the experienced player. We will be awarding prizes. Every qualified player who shows up will get a small prize just playing and there also will be a chance to win the ship you play at the event. Of course, for such booty a good buccaneer would expect a challenge to go along with it! ARRRRRR!!! Of Course! We will be using the FULL rules set including variable winds and shoals. The environment will be full of hazards, AND there will be no factions among the players (no British broadsides, no American marksman ETC). The smart scurvy dawg would point out i said “among the players.” Did I say that? Hmmm!
Every player will start out with identical ships – the 6 gun schooners we use in the demos. We will be using the full ship including the rail guns on the quarter deck. Our goal will be to sink at least half the field (You’ve been warned!) If you can survive the battle without leaving the play surface, you will get to keep the ship you played.
We will still be giving away an event winner prize as well!
How do you get an invite?
If you are on the following list, you have already qualified based on past victories
Josh Potter
Eric Adamasek
Dave Hannigan
Amber Greenwood
Becky Allar
Bob Siegle
Brian Klinger
Don Zimmerman
Kieth Kerstettler
Mattthew Wiggins
Mike Cooper
If not, you can get an invite by:
1. Being the overall Sailpower champion at any convention we attended within the last 2 years.
2. Being a previous invitee that attends the event (eg, if you attend and play you will automatically be invited back for future invitationals)
3. Winning any of the evening games leading up to Saturday night at Origins.
If your name should be on the above list and you are not, please drop us an email @ info@sailpowergame.com
So, if you do have an invite, You can play in our other events, but have the freedom to help out newer players without affecting your chances at a championship! If you don’t, there are still a few chances to get an invite!
Come for the adventure if you can wrangle one of the invites!
Looking forward to Origins and seeing all of you!
Brian Carnes
We locked the TechCommander rules book last night and we are on schedule for a launch at Origins.
We also have locked the contents of the Starter (which is to be available at Origins!)
The starter contains:
If you would like to pre-reserve yours, Please contact Kent @ 614-267-1957 or Fax: 614-267-0558 His email is mail@thesoldiery.com
The best hours to contact Kent are Tues – Thur 3 pm to 9 pm, Friday 3 pm to 1 am, Saturday 1 pm to 11 pm,Sunday 1 pm to 7 pm, CLOSED MONDAYS. All times are EST US.
Additionally the launch lineup for TechCommander includes:
We will be announcing release date for other TechCommander designs soon including the infantry packs, the Hunter IV, the Troll, and the awesome Paladin!
-See you all at Origins!
Brian Carnes, Callsign x D O O M x
Creator of TechCommander and big fan of all of you deathmatchers out there!
Meet the Sparrow, designed by Cassy “Heartbreaker” Angel (One of our awesome TechCommander GM’s) and TechCommander creator Brian Carnes!
This MSV is a AC3 design, with a speed of 16. The MSV sports jump jets, and a pair of standard Pigeon Missile Launchers. This gives it the same build box as the Pidgeonhawk which should make it easy to equip this unit.
The Sparrow is the first syndicate design released by SDGS. To reflect Syndicate thinking it has improved targeting suite.
WETWIRE JACKS: If piloted by a syndicate pilot, this unit receives a + 1 to fire control
TARGETING PACKAGE RETROFIT: This unit ignores wild weasel systems on targets assuming there are no smoke modifiers in play for shots to that specific target. Additionally, this unit ignored increased difficulty for re-rolls generated by the anti-missile system.
This unit is fairly slow, and has little or no defensive abilities, thus is best used in areas with lots of terrain to pop and shoot. Because of the awesome offensive abilities, it’s a great unit to pop and shoot from the cover of urban areas on the battlefield. The pictured unit is armed with Longbows which are ideal for sniping.
The current plan is for this design to be available at Conventions SDGS attends as an con exclusive!
The pictured Sparrow is painted up as Honor, the ride of US Marine, and super intelligence agent Katerina Jett. Katerina is a character in the TechCommander universe. She is the Asian American granddaughter of Ikara Jett, the creator of the original MSV standard. She grew up in Kentucky, and became a US marine. She is an expert on the emerging threats and benefits from the powerful Syndicate, which is little understood within US/European circles. She often wargames or runs missions using Syndicate gear and has even been known to go under cover as a Syndicate operative!
You can read more about Katerina in the TechCommander rulebook which should also be released at Origins, then available shortly thereafter from The Soldiery, Lulu.com, and other fine game and hobby stores!
All content in this article is copyright 2010 Brian Carnes
WEDNESDAY
2nd annual “Play with the creator” Sailpower game (7PM to Midnight )
Sailpower creator Brian Carnes will be playing. The game will be more “High adventure” oriented then usual (think Pirates of the Caribbean, or Errol Flynn). This is the one time of the year that Brian actually plays the game at a show as opposed to running the games!
THURSDAY
Pick up Cogs of Valor games (Thursday morning thru early afternoon)
We have no official events scheduled Thursday morning so our GM crew can enjoy the dealer hall, however I plan on running a few free demos of my new Cog game, Sailpower Cogs of Valor
Sailpower Demo (3 to 6PM)
This is our popular demo with a group play game followed by demo participants being paired off for one on one head to head battles
TechCommander Deathmatch (3 to 6PM)
Standard TechCommander Deathmatch game. Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
Sailpower Big game “Golden age of Pirates” (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is the grand Sea battle on the big play board. Treasure hunt! Board! Obliterate! Pummel! This particular game will be set “Golden Age” meaning no cannonades, no Americans, and lots of treasure hunting goodness!
TechCommander Deathmatch (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is a “Big Cap” deathmatch, with extra play time to build up bigger forces. The added play time also makes it a good game for those looking to earn medals! Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
FRIDAY
Pick up Cogs of Valor games (Early morning)
We have no official events scheduled early morning but i may run a free demo of my new Cog game, Sailpower Cogs of Valor before we kick off the morning events!
Sailpower Demo (11AM to 2PM)
This is our popular demo with a group play game followed by demo participants being paired off for one on one head to head battles
TechCommander Deathmatch (11AM to 2PM)
Standard TechCommander Deathmatch game. Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
Sailpower Demo (3 to 6PM)
This is our popular demo with a group play game followed by demo participants being paired off for one on one head to head battles
TechCommander Deathmatch (3 to 6PM)
Standard TechCommander Deathmatch game. Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
Sailpower Big Game (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is the grand Sea battle on the big play board. Treasure hunt! Board! Obliterate! Pummel!
TechCommander Deathmatch (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is a “Big Cap” deathmatch, with extra play time to build up bigger forces. The added play time also makes it a good game for those looking to earn medals! Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
SATURDAY
Pick up Cogs of Valor games (Early morning)
We have no official events scheduled early morning but i may run a free demo of my new Cog game, Sailpower Cogs of Valor before we kick off the morning events!
Sailpower Demo (11AM to 2PM)
This is our popular demo with a group play game followed by demo participants being paired off for one on one head to head battles
TechCommander Deathmatch (11AM to 2PM)
Standard TechCommander Deathmatch game. Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
Sailpower Demo (3 to 6PM)
This is our popular demo with a group play game followed by demo participants being paired off for one on one head to head battles
TechCommander Deathmatch (3 to 6PM)
Standard TechCommander Deathmatch game. Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs!
Sailpower Big Game (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is the grand Sea battle on the big play board. Treasure hunt! Board! Obliterate! Pummel!
Sailpower Invitational (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is the competitive match for the show! You must be invited to play in this event. If you buy a ticket for this event by accident, and do not have an invite we will simply move you to the regular big game. If you have won the highest rank award at a previous con, or are in the top 5 players from last year’s Origins you get an invite automatically. Otherwise you can earn a invite by winning it at one of of our big games on Wednesday through Friday nights, or by being selected by our GM staff during the morning demos! You will need to purchase a ticket for the event if you have an invite, however we hope to make it an awesome game. We will be awarding table prizes, and there also will be a chance to win the ship you play at the event. Of course, for such booty a good buccaneer would expect a challenge to go along with it! ARRRRRR!!! Of Course! We will be using the FULL rules set including variable winds and shoals. All players will be starting with a matched 6 gun schooner. The environment will be full of hazards, AND there will be no factions among the players (no British broadsides, no American marksman ETC). The smart scurvy dawg would point out i said “among the players.” Did I say that? Hmmm! Come for the adventure if you can wrangle one of the invites!
TechCommander Deathmatch (7 PM to MIDNIGHT)
This is a “Big Cap” deathmatch, with extra play time to build up bigger forces. The added play time also makes it a good game for those looking to earn medals! Come frag your fellow deathmatchers and noobs! We will be awarding the top TechCommander for Origins 2010 at this event . . (eg special prize)
SUNDAY
Sailpower OPEN PLAY (10AM to 6PM)
TechCommander OPEN PLAY (10AM to 6PM)
Sailpower Cogs of Valor OPEN PLAY (10AM to 6PM)
This is all day open play on our game boards. Play a pickup game versus a GM. Challenge your friend to a head to head. Try out Cogs of Valor! It’s up to you! Drop in for a game or two, or play all day!
SDGS at the dealer hall
We will be partnering with our friends at The Soldiery to bring SDGS goodness to you for your shopping pleasure! We will have Sailpower kits and the Valkyrie Pewter line for sale. In Addition we will have our new cog game AND we will be launching TECHCOMMANDER!!!!! See us there!
I hope you all have a fantastic show and hope to see all of you there!
