"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” - Somebody
Who is AtticusSage?
What part of this earth do you live in? What’s one positive thing and one negative thing about it?
I was born in Virginia and have pretty much been here since! I moved around a bit while I was in the Navy but never stayed anywhere for more than a handful of months. We don't really have much to do in terms of entertainment but we have great weather and marijuana is legal. Growing up I always loved hunting crawfish in the creek, getting lost in the woods, and adventuring with my dogs. I love the outdoors!
If you had unlimited access to money, what is the most bizarre thing you’d buy for yourself?
I would create a gaming themed I Spy book series where I pose (tastefully) nude in the background of every page. I'd call it: "I Spy With My Little..."
What’s one thing that gets you out of bed everyday other than to go pee?
Streaming and all that comes with it! I struggled hard with depression/anxiety quite a bit and being able to put myself into growing the stream has absolutely had me pumped to wake up every day! I am in a much healthier state of mind as a streamer than as anything else in my life. I've met so many new friends and made tons of memories between both of our communities. I stay excited for tomorrow every day! Im finally finding my people!
Growing up, what were some of your hobbies you dabbled in or school clubs were you part of?
I raced motocross from the age of 6 til I was about 12 with my Dad. We spent almost every weekend at a dirtbike track between those years and I loved it. I ended up getting in with some really tough competition and stopped doing it. At around 14 or 15, I picked up skateboarding with a group of friends and pretty much didn't stop until I shipped out for Basic Training at 20.
The only school club that I can remember being in is the spelling club. I was the known short kid in school and during my first competition, I had to bend the microphone down to my face each time it was my turn. It made a horrible screeching sound every time I went up which was followed by roaring laughter from the audience. Good times.
What’s a dream job you’d love to have and why?
I'm honestly not sure what my dream job is! I know I want to be in some realm of gaming or design. Voice work, level design, creative ideas, IRL interior design, I have lots of interest and natural skill in those areas but no formal training. I think it would be awesome to help create something that people become emotionally attached to whether it be a character, a design, a living space, I love to create things people can fall in love with!
What are some of your favorite foods and why? You cook? Any recipe(s) you’d like to share?
I know I'm a little guy, but I LOVE food. I'd have to go with seafood as a whole. I can't get enough of it. Give me a nice fat and juicy broiled scallop plate, some crab legs, sushi, or endless shrimp and I'll be the happiest man alive. Mexican dishes are a close second. I love hot sauce and mexican always pairs best with it. I very rarely cook but a month or so ago I realized I really enjoy baking! Looking forward to more of that. I'm also looking forward to trying my first REAL crawfish boil so keep me updated!
Do you have any weird fears in life? For example: I’m terrified of blue toilet water and black toilets.
Sounds corny but I always try and make an effort to conquer the things I'm afraid of. I was afraid of heights so I went skydiving. I was afraid of the military so I joined the Navy. I was afraid of showing myself creatively so I started streaming. I always see the most growth in myself when I face things head on. One that I cannot shake however, is my fear of spiders. Keep them away from me. Please.
What’s the most fun trip you’d ever taken? Would you do it again or keep the memory strong by not trying to relive it?
My Dad was competing in a championship motocross race at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee. Honda held a Guitar Hero tournament on a giant blowup screen for a couple hundred people to watch and I ended up winning. Honda paid for my Dad and I to fly to Atlanta and hang out with the pro Honda riders at one of the big races. It felt awesome at the age of 17 to be able to take my Dad on a trip to see his favorite hobby and it felt even better that video games paid for it. He hasn't fussed about me gaming since haha. I would absolutely relive all of that again if I could.
What’s one celeb you’d like to meet one day. What would you wanna say to them?
Kristen Bell, easily. The wife and I find her absolutely amazing and she seems to be a genuine sweetheart. I'd tell her to keep Atticus in mind if she's looking for an interior designer or someone to mentor in voice work haha. We would love to meet her and her husband Dax!
I know you’re married to a wonderful gal and it’s so cute when she shows up in your stream! ^_^ How did y’all meet and what’s something y’all love doing together or anything you’d like to share about her?
I am! She is the most wonderful person I have ever met. That woman is my world. She's my best friend and I couldn't ask for a better person to wake up next to each day. She's got a million different laughs, all of them equally as adorable and she's the kindest person I have ever known. I'm incredibly lucky to have her. She and I will be celebrating 10 years together in April!
We actually met at a house party! The cops showed up, everyone was wasted. She had to get a ride home from a parent and I was offering the cops alcohol and showing them my trampstamp while they waited on her parent to arrive. She thought I was a figment of her drunk imagination until people mentioned my trampstamp weeks later at another party. Apparently that's hot though because she gave me her number and I locked her down for 10 years. Trampstamp ftw.
GAMING QUESTIONS
How did you get your alias/gamertag? Let us know the meaning behind it please!
The Atticus bit comes from "To Kill A Mockingbird". I always found Atticus Finch to be incredibly respectful, intelligent, confident, and powerful. He doesn't let fear or danger stop him from doing the right thing and he is scary when he's serious. I have always admired and appreciated the firm but fair types in my life and he fits the bill. The Sage bit isn't as deep. I'm a big Zelda fan and I loved the wisdom and elemental symmetry of the sages in Ocarina of Time. I really admire intellect in characters and people.
If you could realistically have one Pokémon live in your house, which one and why? (Can’t be unreasonable like saying lapras lol.)
Alolan Vulpix because that little fox is the cutest thing EVER!! Who wouldn't want a snow fox as a pet?!
I know you enjoy collecting funko figures, which one would you say you cherish the most, which one would you sell if you needed to & which one is the most rare/expensive?
I do! I wouldn't say I'm an avid collector but if I see one that I like, I try to grab it! My favorite has to be Queen Elizabeth. I'm not sure why I like it so much but I know I'm attached to it haha. If I had to sell one, I could honestly part with all of them...except the Queen. My most expensive is Holly Golightly from Breakfast At Tiffany's. She's sitting around $155 if I'm not mistaken.
You’re a fantastic streamer! Good vibes, smart, funny, engaging… When did you start and what motivated you to into streaming? Any tips for other streamers?
Thank you so much! You inspire a lot of what I do so that means the world to me! It was your idea to add the "Summon SageWife" command! I got fed up with running Spirit Halloween and tried my hand at Walmart. I was partway through the application process and was already bogged down by the corporate feel of it all. Something snapped and I decided to go hard into content creation and breaking my anxieties. I knew I was a good shiny hunter so I figured I would spread those shinies to others and maybe help someone smile. I started with YouTube for a short time, used the momentum of it to hit the streams hard in March of 2023 and by April of the same year I had made Affiliate! The biggest motivators for me have been the communities I've gotten involved with and the freeing feeling of putting myself out there and not giving a fuck. I've met tons of friends and overcome so much anxiety because of streaming. The best advice I've got is to take things one step at a time and don't take things too serious. Little tweaks here and there will eventually build your final product and remember it's all in good fun. The most beautiful paintings are made up of countless, tiny, brush strokes.
L337Lauren & AtticusSage at a Twitch Meetup 2023!
What video game character would you switch bodies with for a day? What would you do? Would that character mess things up being you (fish out of water story) or help with your life?
I said Tifa from Final Fantasy VII but my wife says I shouldn't elaborate any further because it's not appropriate for an interview...so I'm gonna go with Sora from Kingdom Hearts! He's got a huge heart and he's incredibly determined. He will do anything to protect his friends. I could trust him in my body for sure. I would use his body to visit all the Disney worlds he gets to see! I have always been a Disney fan and he has literally got a key to all the Disney universes! I'd probably mess things up for him though because I can't fight. A few swings of a Keyblade and I'll be winded for sure haha.
I know you’re into Final Fantasy, are there any parts of the story that get you emotional every time you encounter it again?
I won't say too much since this particular game is currently getting the remake treatment, but that one scene in Final Fantasy VII. If you know, you know. The music breaks me every time I hear it.
Is there a game you could never fully finish even though you tried? Would you try again or placing it on its forever resting place on the shelf?
Ever since I was a kid it has always been The Lion King SNES but I actually beat that for my first time last year on stream! The only other one I can think of will be REALLY cringe to my Final Fantasy peeps. Final Fantasy IX. I've played it about 4 or 5 times and I've gotten quite far but never finished it. I enjoyed every second of it but probably got distracted with other things. You know how it goes.
I know you’re saving up to get a new gaming PC. Have any idea what theme or color scheme you’re wanting to get? Mine is a white windowed case, pink LEDs and purple liquid coolant!
Yes!! I'm looking forward to some CS and whatever else we may get into! My favorite color is green but I think purple LEDs would fit my lighting better. I may get an artist friend of mine to do a custom case for me! I hadn't even thought about what my PC should look like. I'm not even sure what's possible! I've got some research to do!
Ever been to a LAN party and/or played in a tournament before? If yes, with what game(s)? If no, what game would you want to compete in?
Man, I miss LAN. In my group of neighborhood friends I was one of the best at Halo. I thought I was the peak of skill, then I went to my first LAN tournament for Halo 2 and got absolutely demolished. I couldn't believe some of the things they were doing. It was like Cirque Du Soleil with spartans. I went to plenty more after that to "git gud" and had so much fun doing it. Last one I went to was before the release of Halo 3. I've only ever been in Guitar Hero tournaments but I'd love to compete again in something. Why isn't competitive shiny hunting a thing?!
What’s a memorable moment in your life with gaming?
I was home from the military and playing some matches of Halo: Reach with my little brother. We were splitscreen matchmaking and had been in this one particular match about halfway through when I got a phone call from a Navy buddy of mine. He was at his friend's house to visit during his leave and saw his buddy playing against me. He called to confirm every detail of the match I was in and we both freaked out forever on the phone about how slim those odds were. It still blows me away to this day.
FAVORITE QUESTIONS:
Preferred Type of Socks: Long, plain, boring, tube socks. I save cool designed socks for my prop skeleton. The designs make my feet itch.
Cereal: Special K Original, no sugar. I'm not really a fan of sugary cereals.
Button on the Xbox Controller: RB. When its not busted, the click is extremely satisfying.
Midnight Snack: My midnight snacks are all over the place but I'm currently hooked on Keebler Fudge Stripes and a glass of milk.
Form of Transportation: I've had the most fun on a dirtbike but as far as actual transport, probably a plane. I've never been on a moving ship even though I was in the Navy.
Sports / Team: Skateboarding. My favorite skaters are Mike V, P Rod, and Andrew Reynolds.
Video Game Character Hat: Vivi from FFIX takes an easy win here.
Fast Food Chain: Biscuitville. That place is amazing. They make the biscuits from scratch right in front of you.
Pokémon Game: Such a tough one! Probably gotta go with Silver though. I loved having access to both Johto AND Kanto and it was my first Pokemon game!
Band / Singer: Band: Asking Alexandria. Singer: Does Eminem count?