GetUserFolderPath

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daisy.getUserFolderPath(pathName)
This method returns the absolute path to the computers "user" path. On Mac OS X this is located in the user library. This method also creates a sub folder if specified. On many systems, the game cannot create new files outside of this folder.
Parameter	Expected Type	Description
pathName	A string	Additional path relative to the user folder, this folder will be created if it doesn't exist.
Returns
Returns one String, the absolute complete path on the system to the user folder with the added pathName.

Daisymoon Video Lib
Daisy Library clearPrint exitGame getFolderContents getJoystickAxises getMousePosition getUserFolderPath getVersion isKeyPressed isMac isMouseButtonPressed resetGame setMousePosition setWindowTitle Engine Hooks frameRender frameUpdate gameClose gameInit joystickButtonPressed joystickButtonReleased keyCharacter keyPress mouseButton

   local userFolderPath = daisy.getUserFolderPath()
   local saveGamePath = daisy.getUserFolderPath("saves")