They are pretty complicated at first, but eventually, as you play with them, you understand them more, much like in regular chess.
The hawk is the one that can be most confusing. It's described in the rules, but the move diagram can be helpful for some people:
White's move is a check:
11.H(5,3)...H(8,6)
12.H(5,5)+
Yes, I wanted to see if anyone noticed that!
black is in trouble
black is in trouble
Erm.... if you say so
K(6,9)
Looks like I’m taking a trip
12.H(5,5)+...K(6,9)
13.H(3,7)
When the king starts running like that, it's never a good sigh
time warning
When the king starts running like that, it's never a good sigh
sign
hey vickalan how long more does hittlepin have?
You are so lucky!
H(6,10)
Woah!
13.H(3,7)...Q(3,17)
14.H(6,10)
R(10,10) BEGONE HAWK
H(6,12)+
the hawks are out so fast