The DC to find the hidden door leading to [EDITED] is far too high IMO, with 16 / 17 search I can't possibly seem to spot it.

Suggestion: Take down the DC to maybe 20, so people w/o search cant see it, but people who are foccused in it do have a fair chance to find it.

Isn't that kind of stuff determined by a spot check, not a search check? I get confused about the difference, but I thought search had to do with traps only. Correct me if I am wrong.

PanamaLane Isn't that kind of stuff determined by a spot check, not a search check? I get confused about the difference, but I thought search had to do with traps only. Correct me if I am wrong.

Search is versus Hidden Objects. (Traps, doors, secret caverns) Spot is versus Hidden Creatures + Pick pocket.