I've poked around a bit but didn't find all my answers so I'll just post my questions here if you don't mind.
I think I will like the LCG format because I want to get into a card game without dropping tons of cash. I have mostly investigated AGOT LCG and now have Dominion. But Overstock's pre-order price was too good to pass up so I am checking out this title in case they actually sell me the core set for $9.85.
So question 1: Is this a completely new break in the game or were previous asylum packs supposed to be a part of this new launch? (AGOT's latest chapter pack under the format is supposed to be 100% compatible with the new core set).
Q2: Is this just for 2 players? BGG entry says so but I see the old rules still up on the Support page show the CCG had multiplayer rules. Does the LCG go back to strictly 2 or is the option for 3+ available?
Q3: Are the cards in the Core set brand new or rehashes of previous cards? Is the border or card backing changing (in case the older CCG cards are compatible)?
Q4: How critical is buying multiple copies of the game (to get the full 3 cards) if you just plan to play casually with decks out of the core set?
Q5: have any pre-orders started shipping yet? Overstock still says pre-order. I am not sure on their policy for holding prices if they are wrong.