I like that deck better candle. It uses more of the Air quanta. Except I might still keep all 6 Phase Shields instead of the single PU. I also like the idea of using both Towers and Pillars to double the number of stacks he has to EQ.
Also, if xdude doesn't show up by 12-18 hours before time is up, somebody needs to sub for him. I'd say candle should play since last round doesn't hardly count what with it being a suicide deck. But that's just my thoughts. Since we're bereft of a leader, we all have an equal vote. So if you have a different suggestion, speak up!