You need to create a forum/section, then create a usergroup with a specific set permissions. You can also make that usergroup a subscription for it.
Then visit this forum/section permission list and edit the usergroups of who can access this section or not. It is pretty simple.
- See Forum & Moderators section in the admin cp left side > Forum Permissions
- See Usergroups.
And if you want to create Ranks for the vip usergroup or any usergroup, see User Ranks in the admin cp left side. Ex
http://forum.nihonomaru.com/newbies-...bers-ranks.25/