2. You do know that you don't have to wait to switch till they're still. The random element makes no difference since you simply switch on the spot what you need, it's rather easy and fast to get them to the point once you know what to do.
Sounds like you made it yourself needlessly complicated. No wonder you hate it then

Not sure what 4 is... hidden entrance to what?
And yes, I totally agree that the Temple sucked.