Post originally by Buzz at 2004-07-27 13:21:00
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<i>I have the feeling GURPS 4e will be very playable using only volume 1, just as GURPS 3e can be played without Compendium II.</i>

From the FAQ:

"Q. What's included in each volume of the Basic Set?
A. Volume 1 includes all the character-related rules from Basic Set, Third Edition Revised and Compendium I. This covers the complete lists of advantages, disadvantages, and skills, basic rules for skill and template use, as well as a combat primer. Volume 2 includes all the rules for running the game and creating game worlds from Basic Set, Third Edition Revised and Compendium II. This covers expanded combat options and skill feats, as well as template creation. In both volumes, we have eliminated conflicts and redundancy, and used the space that we freed up to add new material."

Sounds like Vol 1 is lacking complete combat and skill usage rules. Though "primer" could mean basic combat, making Vol 1 a combo of full chargen + GURPS Lite combat.

Vol 2's "all the rules for running the game" sounds pretty essential, though.