Here I was thinking the search DCs were basically perfect, could even be higher as a level 14 crypt raider since I was finding things at 32~ search range with some equipment and no buffs. Having to beef myself up to 40 for things past the first entrances is not much of an issue. I could pump out even a lot more with all the various spells that exist up to 60+. To clarify I do have the advantage of being a CR, high int, and Search Focus though.
On that same note it would be very helpful if there were more items that gave spells like Insight and Find Traps a much longer duration than one minute and a few rounds. It makes it very awkward having to re-apply those so often when you're stealthing around.
The rusted safe required me to put on my unenchanted tailored set for a change; but I was able to hit it with a bard, a good knock, and a ray of hope and a +6 lockpick. I thought the reward was good enough for the difficulty. Although personally I don't get very excited over finding
one rare ore just for crafting
but others in my parties seem to like it.
My main gripe is that I cannot ninjaloot every dungeon alone. sadface. With physical barriers forcing you to go out of invisibility and stuff.
And that even if I limit my raids to once a week, once every two weeks, or longer, I'm not getting as close to good loot as I was getting the first time I visit some of those dungeons.