path to savedata? [resolved]

[CherryDelight]

Short Version: Is there a WML-understood filepath to a user's save data?

Long Version: I wanted to see if I could implement a "New Game+"-esque feature in my campaign (I don't actually plan to, I just wanted to see if it could be done). Here's what I'm trying to do in _main.cfg's [campaign] tag:

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#ifhave ((filepath))
  # to check for replay of final scenario
    difficulties=EASY,MEDIUM,HARD
#else
    difficulties=EASY,MEDIUM
#endif

The problem is, I can't suss out the filepath, if there is one. ~/ shortcuts directly to .wesnoth-x.x/data/; I tried to use ~/../saves/ to get into .wesnoth-x.x/saves (which I knew wouldn't work, but I had to try anyway), and still no luck.

Is there an alternate filepath I can use to #ifhave a saved game, or is this just never going to happen?

Note: I know there could be risks in allowing calls to save files from inside the game, and I'll understand if this isn't possible at all. I just want to be certain.

[Anonymissimus]

#ifhave a saved game

No way to check from the perspective of wml/lua extension code.
The saves dir isn't preprocessed (unless I'm badly mistaken).

[Exasperation]

I don't think accessing a saved game directly is possible, but you should be able to pass values from one playthrough of a campaign to another using persistent variables.

[CherryDelight]

I don't think accessing a saved game directly is possible, but you should be able to pass values from one playthrough of a campaign to another using persistent variables.

That completely slipped under my radar, and is even better than what I was hoping for. Thanks!