Searching for that hidden panel

[ehyder]

Finishing up a cave dungeon and cannot get into some blocked off areas (grated - looks like they might be a set of ladders). All of the switches I have found show green on the maps so the switches are all in the 'on' position.

Based on previous forays I am assuming I have missed a hidden panel somewhere on one of the two mazelike levels. One question and one comment here:

Question: it seems like hidden panels are usually at the end of a corridor or on the wall of a bigger room, not, for instance, on the wall of a long corridor. Is my assumption correct? Trying to limit my search criteria here.

Comment: I realize the hidden buttons are part of the dungeon challenge but it would be nice (and less frustrating) to have an ability to 1) either be able to inspect walls while you are moving using the map - using the map for movement is currently the best way to systematically go through a dungeon, b) 'paint' the walls so that you can visually tell which walls you have inspected, or c) have a spell/ability that unveils hidden features.

Currently it looks like several of the classes can detect monsters but not scout traps, switches, or hidden features. I realize that this is all made up anyway, but it seems like a natural fit for adventurers/rogues to have some of these skills. I also understand there is a balance issue with making the dungeons too easy/less puzzley, but it sure can be frustrating to make it through a tough dungeon and not be able to find that last hidden spot. Having some way in game to reduce thia frustration would be great.

[Winged Pixel]

Secret doors can really be anywhere, they're not limited to dead ends.

A secret door revealing skill/spell is probably my preferred way of dealing with this problem. The only question being who/how/when to provide this skill. Maybe just add a consumable item, like a reveal secret doors scroll for sale in town.

[MoloMowChow]

I personally never had any problems with secret switches. Then again, maybe I just never realized I missed any, but I can usually clear every dungeon without hunting for missing rooms.

[shoobers]

Two thoughts on this.
Give it to lizards to provide a reaosn to use them.
Put it in a findable only skillbook.
Give it to adventurers at level 20+.