Labyrinth True Solo- changes to Vassal?

Quick question,
I’ve played Labyrinth on Vassal numerous times and was always able to play both sides of the game as an observer, but when I booted it up today as an observer I can’t access either US/Jihadist hands. I tried as one side and couldn’t open the others, tried Solo mode and it doesn’t treat the cards the same- for example I discarded a card from the Bot player’s side to use the points and it auto filled the card, rather than leaving it empty!
Is there a way of playing true solo- open handed both opponents? Thanks!
Jeff…