Does Sneaky Deckhand score a point when played directly to an empty battlefield?

Ruling: Yes, if you play Sneaky Deckhand directly into an empty battlefield you will conquer it, score a point, and be in control of it.

Nuances:

• The card bypasses the movement requirement, but movement is not required to conquer a battlefield
• Playing directly to a battlefield still counts as conquering if the battlefield is empty