July 4th, 2024

Map of Pontypandy in Fireman Sam

The author creatively uses Fireman Sam's Pontypandy as a storytelling setting for their children. They stitch screenshots to create a map, aiming to enhance storytelling despite some inconsistencies. The project encourages interactive storytelling.

Read original articleLink Icon
Map of Pontypandy in Fireman Sam

The author shares their experience of creating interactive stories for their young children using settings from books and TV shows, particularly the town of Pontypandy from Fireman Sam. To enhance the storytelling experience, they decided to create a map of Pontypandy by stitching together screenshots from the show. The process was engaging for the children, although some inconsistencies were noted between different map segments from the series. The author plans to add labels and potentially print out screenshots of locations for better storytelling. They also express a willingness to share their map and welcome any improved versions from others. The map-making process involved using Gimp software and an architect's scale to ensure accuracy. Overall, the project aimed to make storytelling more interactive and enjoyable for the children, despite some challenges in maintaining their engagement and memory of choices made during the stories.

Link Icon 7 comments
By @cyberpunk - 5 months
It's weird, in the map it looks like the wholefish cafe is NOT currently on fire..

I think the real life Pontypandy would have to contain rather a large amount of insurance investigators ;)

By @flpm - 5 months
I think a great intro to RPG for young kids (5-6 year-olds) is Little Wizards. It's originally French, but I have a version in English. It combines enough choice and customization to make it interesting, but without being too complex. It's a world where magic exists, but only kids can use it, so that was a plus for the kids :)

https://www.dicemonkey.net/2020/03/13/rpg-review-little-wiza...

By @unfunco - 5 months
A nice little tidbit, I live in Newtown, often mentioned in Fireman Sam as being the town next to Pontypandy.

https://firemansam.fandom.com/wiki/Newtown

By @mavhc - 5 months
Usually the fans of fiction care way more about continuity and canon than the writers do
By @adolph - 5 months
Should probably start with a better developed fictional world, like the Isle of Sodor. Everything from the series opening of Henry being ship up in a tunnel to the later dockside and mountain railroads are all there. I’m not as certain about the later TV shows, but the book’s geography is reasonably legible between story and map.

https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Tank-Engine-Collection-Anniver...

By @robinduckett - 5 months
I’d love to see this overlain on a map of Wales