I think it depends on the person. Someone could be equally upset that we have letters for pieces as the default set. My intention is to make a simplified version for people to learn the game.
Also, there is nothing wrong with what I did. I was referencing the radicals for each piece. They just happen to look like katakana characters as well.
(gem) Hvis du vil hilse på nogen, på deres eget sprog så prøv vores "spiller ordbog" under "mere om sprog" linket under flagene. (pauloaguia) (vis alle tips)