There seems to be a problem using this basic mod:
NewUIs_TDC_4_3_1_ByTheDarkWraith
I had the same problem with a previous version 4_0_4, in campaign mode selecting a mission then starting a new patrol all is fine
but if I choose to select a patrol without selecting a new mission then the message board remains blank, giving orders or receiving updates such as "ship spotted" doesn't show, weird!!
If I disable the mod then it works fine!
