Dave LeClair

91 articles published since February 14, 2019.

Dave LeClair was a staff writer at whatNerd. He's a horror movie fanatic and console gaming enthusiast. When he isn't watching movies or playing video games, he's hanging out with his dogs.

Where to Download Free D&D Adventures: 6 Useful Sites You Should Know About

There are plenty of content creators who give away free D&D adventures that you can download online.

Apr 13, 2020

Common D&D Newbie Mistakes: 7 Things You Shouldn't Do

When you sit down with a group to take part in a game of D&D, whether it be in person or online, there are some things you should never do.

Apr 6, 2020

The 5 Best D&D Podcasts That Aren't Actual Play Shows

There are some good conversational D&D podcasts out there, and we've found the best of the best.

Apr 1, 2020

First Time Playing D&D? 5 Critical Tips for New D&D Players

If you want to be prepared, just follow these simple D&D tips and you'll be ready to have a good time at the table.

Mar 23, 2020

The 5 Best YouTube Channels for Learning Dungeons & Dragons

We're here to remove the guesswork from the process by showing you some of the best YouTube channels for D&D players and DMs.

Mar 20, 2020

What Makes a Great DM for D&D? 7 Key Traits Your Players Will Love

So you want to lead your friends into the wonderful world of Dungeons & Dragons? Here's what you need to be a great DM they'll love.

Mar 18, 2020

The 8 Best Actual Play D&D Podcasts

If you're looking to get some more D&D in your life, subscribe to these actual play D&D podcast and get ready to be entertained!

Mar 16, 2020

10 Types of D&D Players: Which One Are You?

Some are less pleasant than others, but most Dungeons and Dragons players will fit into one of these archetypes.

Mar 13, 2020

Can't Afford D&D Miniatures? Here Are 9 Low-Cost Alternatives

What's a DM on a budget to do? Here are several alternatives you can use as miniatures in your campaigns.

Mar 11, 2020

Playing D&D at PAX: What to Expect and What You Need to Know

I spent most of my first day at PAX East playing Dungeons & Dragons, just so I can let you know what to expect when you show up.

Feb 28, 2020

5 Things to Know Before Your First Dungeons & Dragons Session

I wish I had someone to answer these questions before I showed up, and I'll bet you have some of the same questions about your first session.

Feb 10, 2020

Every Grand Theft Auto Game, Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

We're taking a trip down memory lane to rank all of the Grand Theft Auto games from worst to best.

Jan 20, 2020

6 Unique Twitch Streams Without Video Games

Before you write Twitch off as a place only for gamers, give some of these non-gaming Twitch streamrs a shot!

Jan 17, 2020

The 6 Best Pirate Video Games of All Time, Ranked

We decided to take a deep dive into the world of pirate video games to pick the best of the bunch.

Jan 15, 2020

The 10 Best Free-to-Play Multiplayer PVP Games on PC

We've invested an absurd amount of time into compiling the best F2P PVP multiplayer games available for PC.

Jan 13, 2020

7 Ways Final Fantasy XIV Is Better Than World of Warcraft

Before you scream that I'm crazy and tell me how about WoW has been the king of the genre for over a decade, just hear me out!

Sep 4, 2019

5 Essential FFXIV Controller Tips When Playing on PS4 or Xbox One

Here are the most important controller settings and features you should be using to make the most of Final Fantasy XIV on PS4 and Xbox One!

Aug 21, 2019

Feeling Gaming Fatigue? What to Do When You're Tired of Playing Games

Tired of playing video games? Here's how to address gaming fatigue and rediscover your love for video games again.

Aug 16, 2019

7 Essential Final Fantasy XIV Tips for First-Time Players

We're going to get to you started off on the right foot with a bunch of tips I wish people had told me when I first got into FFXIV.

Aug 7, 2019

The 12 Most Amazing Video Game Easter Eggs

Easter eggs have always been a part of video games, and they don't seem to be going anywhere!

May 31, 2019

6 Scary Escape Rooms Perfect for Horror Junkies

Is there anything better than the thrill of a haunted house? There is... horror escape rooms!

May 17, 2019

6 Absurdly Valuable Xbox One Collector's Edition Games

Just because most collector's editions aren't worth the plastic their figures are made out of, doesn't mean there aren't some exceptions.

May 9, 2019

Diablo III on Nintendo Switch: Impressions From a PC Player

When it comes to Diablo III, I've seen it all. Well, all except for a portable console release... until now! Here are my thoughts on it.

May 6, 2019

10 Magical Escape Rooms for Harry Potter Fans

Are you in love with all things Harry Potter? Do you enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles? What if you could combine your love of both?

May 3, 2019

Interview With an Escape Room Designer: An Inside Look at Escape Room Design

We sat down with escape room designer Owen Spear to learn how he designs escape rooms and to get his thoughts on the current escape room trend.

Apr 30, 2019

20 Professional Athletes Who Are Secretly Nerdy

As it turns out, there are plenty of the world's most skilled athletes who enjoy some nerdy activities in their free time!

Apr 26, 2019

7 Cerebral Video Games to Play If You Like Escape Rooms

Maybe you can't get out there and experience the best escape rooms in the world. Thankfully, video games can help!

Apr 23, 2019

10 Shockingly Rare and Valuable PS4 Collector's Edition Games

Collector's editions for video games can end up being shockingly valuable! Here are the most expensive PS4 collector's editions.

Apr 19, 2019

7 Cheap or Free Ways to Try Virtual Reality

Buying an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive is expensive. Here's how to try VR for cheap.

Apr 11, 2019

6 Awesome Nerdy Conventions Every Geek Should Attend at Least Once

If you're looking for something to do on your next vacation, a major geek convention could be just what you need!

Mar 20, 2019

How to Find a D&D Play Group Near You

Once you learn the rules and systems of Dungeons and Dragons, there's one last thing you need to do: find people to play with!

Mar 19, 2019