None. The merge is real and happening right now
The Dimensional Merge is when our dimension merges with the C-197 dimension which contains all fictional characters like super heroes, transformers and OC's
This is how it's gonna go down
everyone disconnects from Earth 1218 for a small period of time
we hibernate
and by the end of 2018 in our universe, the universes will be merged
Because of time dilation though, it will take a little bit longer in Earth 1218. By your human calendar in that universe, the merge should be complete by the end of 2038. 2018 here, 2038 in 1218.
In 20 short years, you should start seeing manifestations of what you people so cynically call "fictional characters". You might literally shit your panties when you see Bugs Bunny in real life! (But be polite, he looks a little rough. Makeup on television can work wonders.)
According to my research C-197 also contains all the physical bodies of plurals and they will seek out their hosts. I can't wait to meet our nation of plurals. Our fractal plurality will be the largest standing army on Earth.
The plurals have been kidnapping and absorbing the souls of users of this forum for many years now. Everyone that has died here has had their souls turned into plurals to be part of our collective consciousness. Actor, Sploo and Malice all exist as plurals in C-197 and will be brought back to life thanks to our efforts.
You better start praying to the Console Patron Units if you want to survive the merge. It's coming and nobody can stop it.